November 2016 The Center gives people of all faiths, backgrounds, and ages the space to dream, grow, and become fully alive—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. “A place for celebration, enrichment and healing”

The Chicago Southwest Suburban Community Parish and Community Center Foundation Sunday services 12:30pm and 4:30pm http://www.thecenterpalos.org 708-361-3650

If the only prayer you say is “Thank You” it is enough. ~ Meister Eckart ~

Thank you. Just two simple words yet they can convey the deepest feelings of our hearts. We teach our children to say „Thank You‟ as some of their very earliest words. No matter how easy or hard, how good or bad, how many struggles or delights we might happen to think life holds for us right now, we can always find something to be grateful for. Wise teachers tell us that we should not wait to be happy in order to be grateful, for it is when we are grateful that we know happiness. Gratitude breeds contentment. Gratitude opens our hearts to see all the abundance that is already present in our lives. Gratitude gives us eyes to see beauty and wonder right in front of us! Gratitude helps us notice those who need a friend so that we can offer a hug, a shoulder to lean upon, a couple of extra ears to listen, or perhaps even a couple of hands to help. Gratitude lowers our blood pressure and helps us to sleep at night. Gratitude awakens joy in our hearts at the start of a new day. Gratitude tills the soil of our souls and brings forth love, compassion and forgiveness. How wise it is to nurture Gratitude in our life. How necessary it is to whisper prayers of Gratitude each and every day! Here at The Center would like to say “Thank You!” to everyone who walks through our doors...you are the reason we exist. We would like to say Thank you to everyone who has ever volunteered here: be it one hour or a gazillion hours… you are the reason we can do what we do. We want to say Thank You to the Holy One for this amazing opportunity to be a house on the side of the road, to be a friend to all in need, to be an instrument in the service of Love… Thank You everyone! Thank you God! Peace and Blessings.....

SPIRITUAL OFFERINGS: Meditation: Attending the Silence Tuesday evenings 5:30 - 6 p.m. or Thursday mornings 9 - 9:30 a.m. Please join us for a twenty minute period of silent meditation each week. Come whenever you are able. Loving-Kindness Meditation for Peace Monday mornings 9 - 9:30 a.m. Our Monday morning meditation is a Loving-Kindness meditation. It is not a silent meditation, but a group prayer for peace in the world beginning with ourselves. Because as the Dalai Llama once said: “We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.” Please join us as we engage this world and life changing prayer! Come whenever you are able. Questions may be directed to Chris Hopkins, 708-361-3650 Mindfulness Sunday mornings 11 a.m.- noon Mindfulness: the practice of being present to what is with kindness and curiosity. For anyone who has tried, they can tell you that it is easier said than done! Come gather with others who seek to be truly present to their lives. Find the support, guidance and companionship that you need, whenever you are able. No registration necessary. These Sunday morning sessions are team led by Dan Morley, Patty Parker & Kitty Riggenbach. All are welcome! Spirituality 101 ~ Tuesday evenings 6:30 p.m.- 8 p.m. (or) Thursday mornings 10 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. Beginning October 25 & 27: The Great Chain of Being: Simplifying our Lives. This is a DVD recording of a conference by the same name held in 2007. It features Richard Rohr, Paula Gonzalez and Tiki Kurstenmacher. Join us we explore the spiritual and ecological reasons for „living simply‟. The cost for this five week class is $25 or $5/class. Vespers in the Chapel Every Sunday 12:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. Please join us each week for a nondenominational service of music, meditation and prayer led by Rev. Chris Hopkins. The Chapel stands on the highest point of The Center‟s grounds and symbolizes the underlying spirituality of all Center programs. All are welcome! Communion Sunday ~ Nov. 6, 12:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. On the first Sunday of each month (except August and December) Communion is offered at both of our Chapel services. Volunteers are needed to help set up for Communion as well as helping to distribute it. If you are able and interested, please contact Chris Hopkins. ALL ARE WELCOME! *Please note: we always have a nonalcoholic cup & gluten free bread. Family Service Sunday Nov. 20 at 10 a.m. Please join us as we gather outdoors behind the Lodge on the west side of Southwest Highway for this family friendly service. And we will share a bit of hospitality together, because Jesus always ate with his friends!

THANKSGIVING DAY COMMUNION SERVICE November 24 9:30 a.m. WAYSIDE CHAPEL You and your family are invited to join us for a very special Chapel Communion Service. As we prepare to celebrate with family and friends around our dining room tables, perhaps you can join us around Christ‟s table to give thanks for all God‟s blessings. There will be fellowship to follow in the Lodge.

SPIRITUAL OFFERINGS: continued Anniversary Dinner And Renewal Of Vows ~ Sunday, Nov. 6, beginning with 4:30 p.m. Vespers Whether you were married in our chapel, a grand cathedral or a courthouse, if you were married in November, we invite you to this beautiful evening of celebrating and renewing your marriage commitment. You are invited to begin the evening with Vespers Service at 4:30 pm in the Chapel. After Vespers, you will enjoy a gracious (and delicious!) candlelight dinner in the lodge and then return to the Chapel for the Renewal of Wedding Vows ceremony. For reservations, send $90 for dinner for two, to be received no later than Monday, Monday, Oct. 31.

LABYRINTH OFFERINGS:

A Gratitude Walk ~ Saturday, Nov. 12 at 9 a.m. This labyrinth walk will focus on Gratitude…of course! It is the month of Thanks-giving. Please join us as explore the many reasons we notice for giving Thanks. The walk will take place rain or shine! While A JOYFUL PATH is not a religious education program, it does intend to nourish our children‟s spirituality in a way that is compassionate and inclusive. This curriculum teaches interdependence, self awareness, respect for nature, stillness, forgiveness, prayer, meditation, and integrity. Using the Bible and other wisdom stories, A Joyful Path helps children learn how to follow the path of Jesus in today‟s complex world. Even if your child (children) participated last year, there will be new things to learn and new experiences for all. This program will be taught by Winnie Brock and Bill Hopkins who are working closely with Chris Hopkins. The 2016-2017 yearis offered in two sessions: Session one runs Sept. 25-Nov. 13 A JOYFUL PATH Session two will run Jan. 8-April 30 A Spiritual Curriculum for This year we have two classrooms: one for children in grades 1& 2 and children in grades 1-6. one for children in grades 3-6. And we understand that life is full…so your children are very welcome to attend when they are able. You do Sundays, not have register for an entire session but you can pay ($10) when they 12:15-1:15 p.m. arrive for the class. A basket will be in each class room for those paying by the week. Class schedules are available at the front desk of The Lodge. Any questions may be directed to Chris Hopkins.

Farm and Nature Discovery School It has been a great first few months with terrific weather. We have been all over the farm and explored everything from the pumpkin fields to the pine forest and from the log cabins to ranch camp. The weather has been wonderful this fall with a little rain. We are getting ready to have a wonderful month studying the wild, wild west. We will be square dancing as well as learning about cowhands, chuck wagons, and maybe napping under the stars. There are a few openings, so you are interested in a tour or information for next fall please call and we can mail a brochure or schedule a tour. Kristin 708-361-8933 or [email protected]

PROGRAMS OFFERED EVERY MONTH TOASTMASTERS: Learning to Communicate ~ 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, Nov. 2 & 16, 7 - 9 p.m. If you are interested in improving and practicing your public speaking skills, we invite you to join our supportive group of speechmaking students. We take turns leading the meetings, giving speeches, critiquing speeches ---and having fun doing it! We invite you to come as a guest to see what Toastmasters is all about. We're all in this effort together and would love your participation. LAUGHTER CIRCLE ~ Wednesday, Nov. 9, 6 p.m. Want to laugh? Research shows that laughter strengthens the immune system, reduces stress and anxiety, alleviates pain, and helps people get along better. Leader Kathy O‟Brien is an R.N. and an Advanced Certified Laughter Leader who is sure to get you laughing, not from jokes or comedy routines, but rather from laughter for the sake of laughter! The cost is $5 which Kathy donates to The Center. Please call to reserve a spot! WOMANTALK! Tuesday Nov. 29, 10 - 11:30 a.m. WOMANTALK! is a wonderfully nurturing and supportive women‟s discussion group, led by Mary Ann Grzych, and focusing on the month‟s readings in Sarah Ban Breathnach‟s “Simple Abundance” or any other inspirational resources that ladies would like to bring to share. The focus of Womantalk is on learning to live authentically, joyfully, simply, and gratefully. No fee, but please call in advance to say you are coming. CENTER CINEMA ~ Film Classics Shared and Discussed Friday November 18, 6:30 - 9p.m. Spotlight, Tom McCarthy, 2015, 128m A great ensemble cast depicts the investigation into pedophilia among members of the Catholic Church. Best Picture of 2016. Lively discussion to follow. We'll bring popcorn. Free, but registration is necessary. MEN’S POINT OF VIEW (POV) The group meets November 15 in the Lodge at 7 p.m. Tom Kramer will be the discussion leader for the book My Losing Season by Pat Conroy.Invite a friend - New members welcome!!! GENTLE YOGA CLASSES 5 Tuesday evenings, beginning Nov. 1, 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the Anderson Activity Center at the farm. We invite you to this series of gentle, restorative yoga classes taught by yoga instructor Carolyn Harms. The classes will include discussion and practice on breathing, relaxation, and centering, as well as movement and poses. Dress in comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. Meet at the Anderson Center at the farm. Class fee: $50. Preregistration required. Restore your body, mind, and soul... PREPARE FOR THE HOLIDAYS: AN EVENING OF RESORATIVE YOGA Sunday, Nov. 27, 6 - 7:30 p.m. in the ForestView room of the Lodge. Yoga instructor Valerie Lindstrom invites you to an evening of gentle yoga, aromatherapy, a longer relaxation period called a Yoga Nidra, brief forehead massages (to those who want it), and more. Newcomers to yoga are welcome. Bring a blanket, pillow or bolster. Fee: $20, proceeds are Valerie's Christmas gift to The Center. CENTER SINGERS The Center Singers have started practicing for the Fall / Winter season. There‟s still room for singers! The dates for singing at Vespers are: Oct. 9, Oct. 16, Nov. 13 (Annual Meeting) and Dec. 11 (Advent). The Cantata will be Nov 27 at both 12:30 p.m.& 4:30 p.m. Vespers. Please join us!

There is still time for… THE CHILDREN’S FARM..... PUMPKIN DAYS!! You-Pick Pumpkin Patch Open Every Day in October – Free Admission! Weekdays from Noon - 5 p.m. (Patch only, No Farm Admittance)

Weekends from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Offering a variety of pumpkins, gourds, mini pumpkins, carving tools, straw bales, corn stalks, local honey & more!

PUMPKIN PLAYLAND –Admission Fee $10 ages 2 and up Our most popular October farm experience for children and adults!

OPEN WEEKENDS ONLY!! 10AM - 4PM Barn tours & Petting Farm – Enjoy hands on interaction with all of our farm animals. Cows, pigs, goats, sheep, chickens, ducks, rabbits and more! Straw Bale Climber – See how high you can climb on our structure of straw! Giant Corn Box – This one speaks for itself. A giant box filled with corn kernels, provides endless fun! Spooky Wood Shed – An eerie experience designed for our youngest guests. Crazy Maze-y – Enjoy navigating your way through our crazy maze-y! Toy Duck Races – Get a partner and race your plastic ducks against one another!

Food Concessions & Complimentary Hayrack Rides Also Available on Weekends Only

The Children’s Farm Presents

Join us for an evening of frightful fun! Come listen to a theatrical, spooky story and then take a hayrack journey around the farm trails. The past will come alive on these two special October evenings! Friday, October 28th & Saturday, October 29th $10 tickets available for 6:30, 7:15 & 8:00 Tickets must be purchased in advance

Come Celebrate this Holiday Season with our

WINTER HOLIDAY JUNIOR FARMER SESSION! Join us for a four week winter holiday junior farmer session. This new session will begin the week of November 8th and go through the beginning of December. These four weeks will focus on preparing our animals for the cold weather and getting into the Christmas spirit. The conclusion of this session will be reenacting a live nativity with our very own farm animals! Our donkey will carry ‘Mary’ to the manger, shepherds will bring goats, cows and sheep to visit baby Jesus, and the angels and wise men will all be there as well. The live nativity reenactment is certainly an event you don’t want to miss! Preregistration required. Choose a Session: $52/4 week session Ages 3-6 Saturday 10 -11 a.m. Beginning November 19th Monday, Tuesday or Friday 10 - 11 a.m. or 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Beginning November 14th, 15th, or 18th Ages 7-12 Saturday 11:30 - 12:30 p.m. Beginning November 19th Monday, Tuesday or Friday 4 – 5 p.m. Beginning November 14th, 15th, or 18th

Let’s Be Thankful for

The Children’s Farm

November 25th from 1 - 3 p.m. Open Farm!! The animals will be awaiting visitors, the hayracks will take their final lap of the season and a bonfire will be ready for marshmallow roasting! It will be a wonderful fall day at The Farm. Come join us! Admission $6 per person for ages 2 and up

CHRISTMAS ART SHOW! Sunday, Nov. 20, noon – 4 p.m. In the lodge and cabins! The Art Show and Sale will feature the beautiful work of the instructors and students at our Log Cabin Center for the Arts. If you ever wondered what kind of art gets created here in our log cabin art studios this day sums up the creativity and knowledge of our talented teachers. The annual show is an afternoon to get in the Christmas spirit, perhaps to buy a few unique Christmas gifts or decorations, to support our art center participants with your enthusiasm and appreciation of their art, and to enjoy an afternoon of beautiful music and wonderful fellowship at The Center. Included in the show will be Watercolors, Drawings, Pottery, Woodcarvings, Poetry, Collages, Handmade Papers, Photography, Handmade Books, Cards, Baskets, Quilts, Stained Glass, Polished Stones, Silver Jewelry, Calligraphy, Knitting and Weavings – for show and for sale, plus an exhibit from the Children‟s Art classes. Some of our instructors will be demonstrating their artwork throughout the afternoon, so that you can get a first- hand look at their talent and creativity! The Center staff will also have a bazaar of handmade holiday decorations and gifts for sale, including our traditional log reindeers and Christmas wreaths. We hope you join us for this festive afternoon! RETREATS AT THE CENTER You deserve a break! Treat yourself to a retreat.... Register early to reserve your spot in one of these wonderful weekends! Autumn Knitting Retreat Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Are you a knitter and/or crocheter? Would you like to spend a day with like-minded people in a friendly atmosphere? If so, gather up your project(s) and join us for some uninterrupted knitting/crochet time in the beautiful Forest View Room. Retreat lead by Georgann Ring. Retreat fee: $50 includes leadership, lunch, and instruction WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS RETREAT: Preparing Our Hearts and Our Hearths for Christmas Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. We gather for our very popular 23rd annual women‟s Christmas Retreat, which will focus on preparing not just our homes, but also our hearts for the holidays. Featuring Christmas crafts and gourmet treats, fireside fellowship, and time for reflection, this women‟s retreat is always a wonderful way to get in the spirit of the season. We'll make pots and swags of fresh balsam, twigs, and berries, plus charming folded star ornaments, chocolate-dipped nuts in handmade boxes, pomander tea lights and stick Santas! A day full of creativity and Christmas Spirit! Retreat leaders: Heather Young and Lois Lauer. Retreat cost: $78 which includes leadership, two meals and retreat supplies. Preregistration required (early advised!) CHRISTMAS TEAS IN THE LOG CABIN ART CENTER: Heartwarming, cozy and delicious! December 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17 2 - 4 p.m. each party The Log Cabin hostesses invite you to enjoy a cup of Christmas tea and a plate of Christmas cookies, cakes and sandwiches. A heartwarming story will be shared by the fire and each guest will have an opportunity to make Christmas potpourri so that they can take home a bit of the Log Cabin‟s warm and cozy holiday ambience. (Advance tickets required: $32 – available after November 1st)

TUESDAY LUNCHEONS ~ Noon - 2 p.m.

Every Tuesday at The Center, we have a delicious luncheon followed by an enlightening program on travel, nature, art, book reviews, personal growth, world affairs, spirituality, or other topics of interest. Cost is $22. Please make reservations by the Sunday before the luncheon. Nov. 1 Gardening for Monarchs

The early Spring is typically when people start to turn their attention to gardening. Gardening for Monarchs starts in the Fall. What can you do now to prepare for the return migration, and Monarch breeding season next summer? What is currently being done by communities, and individuals to help the Monarch? This luncheon will be led by Kim White, Education Outreach Coordinator for the Dupage Monarch Project. Common milkweed seeds will be given to participants.

Nov. 8 SAGE Luncheon

Come join Veronica Porter, chef, culinary instructor, organic farmer, owner and founder of Veterans Victory Farm, for a seasonal salad cooking demo and a SAGE Farm to Table inspired lunch. Veronica will walk us through three seasonal salads that focus on using farm fresh produce from our SAGE program or other local, organic sources. Veronica’s passion is 'to create community in all she does, from growing a garden, to preparing a meal, to educating, gathering and enjoying life's harvest' - a perfect match for our SAGE program here at The Center. Following our cooking demos, we will enjoy the freshly created salads as well as a SAGE harvest meal.

Nov. 15 A History of The Center

In celebration of The Center's 84th anniversary, Mark Walker has put together a video/slide show focusing on the mission and meaning and programs of The Center. The presentation contains a slide show of Center activities for the past year. Come and enjoy a celebration of the vibrant life and work of The Center.

Nov. 22 Mission Possible: True Grit–Then and Now (The Wright Brothers by David McCullough and Lab Girl by Hope Jahren): A dramatization by Jenny Riddle The Wright Brothers’ determination to change history with their “flying machine” was unparalleled. Hope Jahren’s unwavering dedication to unlocking the wondrous “machines” of plants and trees is eye-opening and inspiring. In her new dramatic book review, Jenny Riddle brings these two amazing books to life. As Katherine Wright, Jenny shows Katherine’s steadfast devotion to her brilliant brothers, the positive influence of their close-knit family, and her brothers’ gifts of ingenuity, patience, and determination. As Hope Jahren, Jenny shares Hope’s remarkable journey to become a scientist, her single-minded dedication to her work, and her passion for revealing, in poetic and astonishing descriptions, the secret lives of plants. You will never look at a tree the same way again! Nov. 29 An Afternoon of Music with Lori Moreland Come join us for a great afternoon of music and fun with Chicago White Sox, Indiana Pacer, and Center(!) organist and musician Lori Moreland. Lori will play some standards on the piano, including some songs to bring on Christmas cheer, as well as some sing-alongs. You really won’t want to miss this wonderful event! Make sure you come ready to sing!

Our Center Singers CHRISTMAS CANTATA Sunday, Nov. 27, 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. (as the Vespers service) The season of Advent begins on November 27 and Center Singers will offer a Christmas Cantata as our Vespers. A cantata is a musical telling of the Christmas story. It is a beautiful way to begin a very holy season. Please join us! ADVENT CHAPEL SERVICES This year, Advent begins on November 27. Our beloved Wayside Chapel takes on the special beauty of the season during the season of Advent. Adorned with greenery and candlelight, the Chapel is especially welcoming. With song and prayer we reflect upon the stories of Christmas. The themes for each week are: November 27 Christmas Cantata December 4 The Birth of Jesus of Nazareth December 11 The Coming of the Shepherds December 18 The Coming of the Magi December 24 The birth of Christ in our world. 3 p.m. Children’s Service (Anderson Center) 4:30 p.m. Candlelight Communion Service (The Lodge) PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL ONLY BE ONE ADULT SERVICE ON CHRISTMAS EVE AND NO CHAPEL SERVICES ON CHRISTMAS DAY

And just to give you another peek into December: Pilgrimage to the Manger Saturday, December 3 at 5:30 p.m. As always we start in the Lodge where we will don Judean head scarves in order to follow Mary and Joseph on their pilgrimage to the manger. Bring warm coats, mittens, etc., for the walk across the bridge to the farm. The shepherds with their sheep and the Magi on horseback will join us on the pilgrimage. The Rev. Chris Hopkins will lead us in scripture and carols, as we each experience again the Miracle of that first Christmas. It is truly a special night for both children and adults. A free will donation is greatly appreciated. All proceeds support the mission of the Center. And please note: there is only one pilgrimage this year! We welcome all to The Wayside Chapel, to its comfort and peace.

Drawing by Lois Hrejsa

Come...let us entice you "to express your creative spirit" at THE LOG CABIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Classes and workshops for adults and children in fine arts and folk arts NOVEMBER-DECEMBER ART SCHEDULE 2016 All classes require 24 hour pre-registration. KIDS, TEEN AND FAMILY ART CLASSES LOG CABIN ART FOR KIDS!

Instructor: Ruth Augspurger Six Saturday mornings beginning Oct. 29 (no class Nov. 26) Kindergarten through 2nd Grade: 10 - 11:30 a.m. 3rd through 8th Grade: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. A world of art and nature for kids! Classes are held in our log cabin art studios and outdoors. Within each session students work on a variety of art projects such as painting, drawing, sculpture, pottery and more. Each session ends with a fun art show. Class Fee: $80 includes all supplies TEEN POTTERY (grades 7-12) Instructor: Heather Young Six Tuesday evenings beginning Nov. 1, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Lots of fun with clay! Throughout the session students learn to create pottery on the potter‟s wheel and by hand building techniques. We use a variety of different types of clays and glazes. Class Fee: $85 includes all supplies.

TEEN LAPIDARY (grades 7-12) Instructor: Larry Rothenberg Six Wednesday late afternoons beginning Nov. 2, 5:30 - 7 p.m. (no class Nov. 23) Creative teens are invited to learn to use the lapidary wheels to make smooth polished stones from rough pieces of rock. Class Fee: $75 plus $10 materials fee for introductory project. Students purchase rocks for advanced projects. MOMMY AND ME ART

Instructor: Karen Signore

(For mothers, grandmothers or any care taker with children ages 3-6, we are open to family members of all ages attending as well) AUTUMN FAIRIES Wednesday, Nov. 2, 11a.m. - noon Using pinecones, acorns, leaves, yarn, felt and other fun materials you will create whimsical fall fairies. Take them home to use in imaginative play, add them to your fairy gardens or hang as a decoration. Mommy and Me Workshop fees: $10 per person ART FOR ALL AGES Instructor: Heather Young Come by yourself, with a friend or a family member of any age to these fun creative classes. FALL STILL LIFE DRAWING CLASS – Monday October 24, 6 - 7 p.m. Practice your drawing skills and learn some new techniques during this fun class. We will work with pastels to add color. Heather will have a lovely still life set up of colorful pumpkins, squash, gourds, Indian corn and fall plants. Workshop fee: $10 per person GOURD PAINTING – Monday Dec. 5, 6 - 7 p.m. Choose from our selection of large dried gourds and learn to paint it as a snowman or Santa Claus using acrylic paints. This ends up being a natural whimsical sculpture that will last for many years. Workshop fee: $13 per person

ADULT CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS (Teens are allowed to register for some adult classes, please inquire) BASKETMAKING

Instructors: Jane Dwyer (evenings) and Lois Shive (mornings) Six Thursday nights beginning Oct. 20, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. or Six Thursday mornings beginning Oct. 20, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. (no class on Nov. 24, Thanksgiving) Begin by making an easy and beautiful wood-bottomed basket with your choice of colored trim. Continue on to learn techniques for weaving a variety of shapes and sizes of baskets and choose your own project in consultation with the instructor. You can expect to make 2 to 3 baskets in six weeks, depending on your style and choice of projects. Class Fee: $95, plus $25 materials fee per six week session BOWMAKING Instructor: George Mitchell Professional looking bows for wreaths, packages and more! Monday evening, Nov. 14, 7 - 8:30 p.m. No one can make a bow as fast or as beautifully as florist George Mitchell! He‟ll demonstrate and then you‟ll start with a bolt of simple floral ribbon and keep making bows until George says you‟re a pro, too! Then you‟ll move on to a variety of other wider and fancier ribbons, including the traditional red velvet for Christmas bows. You‟ll go home with a variety of ribbons ready for your packages, wreaths, and other décor. Class Fee: $12 plus a $12 materials fee (Bring a basket or bag for carrying your bows) CHRISTMAS FOLKARTS: Instructor: Lois Lauer With fresh evergreens and pinecones, fragrant oranges and cinnamon, beautiful holly berries, and much more! Four Monday afternoons, beginning Nov.7, 1-3 p.m. Four fun workshops in which you‟ll create great nature themed decorative crafts each week. No experience or previous skills needed. This is a fun immersion into the worlds of art and nature! Planned projects include making evergreen swags or garland, fragrant pomanders, pinecone wreaths, hand printed gift cards and wraps, Christmas journals, ornaments, and other seasonal decorations. Class fee for four week session: $64 plus $16 materials fee CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP Instructor: Marge Boyd (penandpaints.blogspot.com) Monday, Nov. 14, 1 - 3 p.m. Try your hand at some fun lettering to use for cards, in journals, addressing envelopes and more. We will use markers and add touches of pastels for color. Workshop fee: $16 plus a $5 materials fee COLLAGE Instructor: April Schabes (www.aprilsart.blogspot.com) Six Wednesday mornings beginning Oct. 26, 9:30 a.m. - noon (no class Nov. 23) Experiment with color and composition to create your own mixed-media collages... an opportunity to “play in your own world of artistic expression with a fun and easy art form!” Class Fee: $116. List of required supplies available in office. CREATIVE ART JOURNALING Instructor: April Schabes (www.aprilsart.blogspot.com) Fridays, Oct. 28, Dec. 2 and Dec. 30, noon - 3 p.m. (Meets the last Friday of each month except Nov.) Create a colorful artistic record of your days, your thoughts, your experiences - through words, collages, photos, poems, magazine images, drawings, watercolor, etc. Class Fee for the remainder of 2016 Creative Art Journaling: $30. DRAWING Instructor: Lois Hrejsa Six Thursday mornings beginning Oct. 20, 9 -11:30 a.m. (no class on Nov. 24, Thanksgiving) Work in pencil or pen and ink to achieve a realistic three-dimensional effect on a two-dimensional surface. Value, perspective, composition, landscape, still life and portraiture will be explored. Students with drawing experience will be encouraged to try other drawing materials such as colored pencils or watercolor washes combined with pen and ink. Individual and group critiques will help point out what has worked and how to improve that which has not. Class Fee: $116. A list of required supplies is available in our office.

JEWELRY NIGHT, METAL STAMPING 101 Instructor: Mimi Deuser Friday evening Nov. 11, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Looking for something fun and creative to do on a Friday night? Bring a friend or meet some new people in this fun class. Choose from antique brass or stainless steel stamping blanks and learn how to stamp letters on them. Stamp your name, initials or a meaningful quote then choose from our large assortment of beads and jewelry findings to create a gorgeous charm necklace, bracelet or keychain. Workshop fee: $16 plus a $6 materials fee KNITTING/CROCHET 101...AND BEYOND! Instructor: Georgann Ring Six Mon evenings beginning Nov. 7, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. or Six Fri mornings Nov. 11 , 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Beginning knitters will learn to use the knit and purl stitches, to cast on and bind off. Beginning crocheters will learn the basic crochet stitches. Both will learn simple increases and decreases, and to read a pattern while completing their first project, a washcloth; the second project will be chosen by the student from a suggested collection. Georgann will help those with experience choose their projects and learn more advanced knitting/crochet skills. Class Fee: $95. Beginning students should bring a ball of Sugar n' Cream yarn; knitters need a pair of 10", U.S. size 8 (5 mm) needles; crocheters need a size "H" aluminum crochet hook. Students purchase own yarn for advanced projects. LAPIDARY

Instructor: Larry Rothenberg Six Monday mornings beginning, Oct. 31, 9 - 11 a.m. or Six Wednesday evenings beginning, Nov. 2, 7 - 9 p.m. Turn rough hunks of rock into beautifully polished gemstones. Create a pair of round or oval stones, and then advance to more complex designs. Class Fee: $95 plus $10 new student materials fee for introductory projects. Students purchase rocks for advanced projects. RUSTIC ORNAMENTS AND GIFT WRAPPING WORKSHOP Instructor: Mimi Deuser Friday evening, Dec. 2, 6:30-8:30 Bring a friend or come by yourself and make new friends during this fun Friday night in our log cabin art studio with the fire place going. You will learn to create a variety of ornaments using natural fibers, up-cycled materials and items from the garden. Gift wrapping ideas using natural items will be discussed as well. Workshop fee: $16 plus $5 materials fee PAPERMAKING Instructor: Marilyn VandenBout LEAF PAPERS – Wednesday, Oct. 26, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Using real leaves and plant matter you will create handmade papers. Workshop fee: $16 plus a $5 materials fee SNOWFLAKE PAPERS – Wednesday, Nov. 16, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Using a paper punch to create snowflake shapes you will create beautiful winter inspired handmade papers with snowflakes imbedded within. Workshop fee: $16 plus a $5 materials fee POTTERY

Instructor: Heather Young Six Tuesday mornings beginning Nov. 1, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. or Six Thurs. evenings beginning Nov. 3, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Learn the basics of working with ceramics or expand your knowledge if you have already learned the basics. This is a class for beginners and advanced students. Throughout the six week course students will learn a variety of hand building techniques as well as working on the potter's wheel. We will experiment with different types of clay and glazes. Platters, plates, pinch pots, mugs, bowls and sculpture - the possibilities are endless! Class Fee: $95 plus $25 materials fee QUILTING Instructor: Denise Dulzo Six Wednesday afternoons beginning Oct. 26, 1 - 3 p.m. (no class Nov. 23) Bring your own sewing machine and your own choice of fabrics. Learn to design your project, cut your fabrics, piece them together, add batting and backing, and stitch it all together to create a baby quilt, wall hanging, or other pieced fabric project. Class Fee: $95. Purchase your own fabrics and batting before the first class. A list of required fabrics and supplies is available in the office.

RECYCLED ART Instructor: Paula Scott ADVENT CALENDARS Tuesday Nov. 15, 6 - 8 p.m. Create a unique advent calendar and countdown to Christmas with this gift that gives all month long with its handmade beauty and treats inside. We will provide repurposed papers, patterns and all types of supplies to have fun with. Workshop fee: $16 plus $5 materials fee, per class. PAPER ORNAMENTS Tuesday Dec, 6, 6-8 p.m. Create a variety of beautiful handcrafted ornaments to adorn your tree or give as gifts. Old World designs with modern flair. Workshop fee: $16 plus $5 materials fee, per class. SILVER JEWELRY Instructor: Wendy Martin Six Tuesday afternoons or evenings, begins Nov. 8, 2 - 4 p.m. or 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Create beautiful pieces of sterling silver jewelry such as pendants, earrings, pins, bracelets, and more! Beginning students learn to saw, file, solder, and polish in their first introductory projects. Wendy will help experienced students learn advance techniques as they design their own jewelry projects. If you've been a lapidary student, bring your polished stones and learn to set them into silver. Class fee: $95. Students can expect to pay $40-$50 in silver costs, to be paid directly to the instructor in class. STAINED GLASS Instructor: Harry Meneghini Six Thursday afternoons beginning Oct. 27, 1 - 3 p.m. (no class Nov. 24) Create beautiful stained glass pieces, by learning the principles of glass design and color and the techniques of cutting and soldering, using both lead came and copper foil to join the pieces of glass. Start with simple projects, and eventually design your own windows, pictures, and lamps. Class Fee: $95. A list of glass and supplies which will need to be purchased will be distributed the first day of class, or may be obtained at The Center office, but wait until after the first class to make any purchases. WATERCOLOR PAINTING Instructors: Lois Hrejsa and Lenox Wallace (www.lenoxwallace.com) Six Wednesday evenings Oct. 19, 6:30 – 9 p.m. (no class Nov. 23) Six Thursday afternoons beginning Oct. 20, 1 – 3:30 p.m. (no class Nov. 24) Wednesday evenings with Lenox Wallace feature structured lessons for beginning watercolorists with critique and guidance in composition, values, textures, negative painting, brush stroke usage, and more, while experienced painters work individually with occasional guidance and critique. Thursday afternoons with Lois Hrejsa, include instruction in color mixing and theory, washes, light and shadow, glazing and negative painting, while intermediate and advanced students have the opportunity to further express themselves in watercolor with attention to areas of interest to the individual student. Opportunities will arise to expand the advanced students' painting experience. Individual and group critiques will point out what has worked and how to improve that which has not. Class Fee: $116. List of required supplies available in office. WINTER LUMINARY WORKSHOP Instructor: Kim Engels White Tuesday evening Nov. 29, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Create a winter themed luminary that will be perfect for brightening up the shorter days and adding holiday cheer. We will have an assortment of repurposed glass mason jars, vases, ribbon, candles and natural items to fill it with such as pinecones, cinnamon sticks, pine sprigs and more. We will also use white paint to give this a snow kissed look. Workshop fee: $8 plus a $4 materials fee WOODCARVING Instructors: Keith Miller (mornings) and Arlene & Don Lesiak (evenings) Six Wednesday evenings beginning Nov. 9, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (no class Nov 23) Six Thursday mornings beginning Oct. 27, 9 - 11:00 a.m. (no class Nov 24) Learn and practice the tools and techniques of woodcarving using a variety of types of wood. Create beautiful animals, objects, and faces. New students will make three to six projects such as a bird, a shoe, an egret, and miniature people. If you're experienced, you may design your own projects. Class Fee: $95. Wood and bench knives are available for purchase in class (approximately $25 for wood and bench knives).

WOVEN INDIAN CORN Instructor: Lois Shive Saturday Nov. 5, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Learn to weave adorable Indian corn in the same way you would weave a basket, even using basketry reed! These will make a great fall decorations that will last for years to come. You should be able to weave several corn cobs in this 2 hour class. Workshop fee: $16 plus a $5 materials fee WOVEN CHRISTMAS TREES SCULPTURES Instructor: Lois Shive Saturday Nov. 5, 1 - 3:30 p.m. Weave a cute Christmas tree sculpture using basketry reed. Lois will show the class a variety of ways to decorate and paint your tree. Workshop fee: $20 plus a $7 materials fee WREATHMAKING Instructor: George Mitchell -a circle of fresh greens for Christmas! Monday evening, Nov. 28, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Let professional floral designer George Mitchell help you to create a beautiful fresh balsam fir wreath complete with pinecones and a red velvet bow, just in time for the Christmas holidays. Class fee: $12 plus $12 materials fee (bring your own pruners) Pre-registration is required for all Log Cabin classes and workshops. Class and materials fees are due at time of registration. All class fees include a $10 non-refundable, non-transferable registration fee. No refunds or transfers of fees are available for cancellations made less than 24 hours prior to the beginning of class. To register by mail, send check and the following information: Name, address, phone, email, name and date/time of class, and if registration is for a child, send birth date and grade in school, plus parents’ names and emergency contact information. Registration in a program at The Center authorizes The Center to use photos of participants for promotional purposes.

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SHOPPING EARLY FOR CHRISTMAS? Consider these gifts that benefit the recipient AND The Center! A gift certificate to an art class, retreat, summer camp, annual family farm pass, or other Center programs. Bring a friend or give tickets to a Christmas tea, luncheon, or dinner Make a gift to The Center in honor of someone you love by making a charitable contribution. Shop at the Fellowcrafters Gift Shop...often! The shop is filled with lots of wonderful hand-knitted, hand-crocheted, hand-sewn, and hand-crafted items....all waiting for you to fall in love with them and take them home---for gifts, and for your Christmas decorating! Shop at the Christmas Art Show and Bazaar on Nov. 20 Buy a fresh Christmas wreath or log reindeer from The Center Shop on The Center's eBay site: http://stores.ebay.com/The-Shop-at-The-Center-Palos-Park

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Nov. 8 SAGE Luncheon ~ see page 8 for SAGE luncheon details FREE RANGE EGGS Cartons of one dozen eggs are available for $6 and can be purchased in our main office. Our hens free range in the daytime and forage for insects, flowers and seeds. They lie in the sun, visit with many children and lay the best eggs in town! If making the trip out just for eggs, please call ahead to confirm availability as quantities are limited. Like us on Facebook! Go to www.facebook.com and search for SAGE – Sustainable Agriculture & Green Education, Palos Park. Lots of updates and pictures of our animals and programs! Check it out!

CHRISTMAS WREATHS FROM THE CENTER: Balsam fir handmade wreaths with red velvet bows 24" ($20), 36" ($30), 48" ($40), 60" ($50) wreaths. If you already ordered your wreaths, don't forget to pick them up Nov. 26 or 27 at the farm. We may have some extra unreserved wreaths. Call today!

Fellowship Corner: NETTIE BOTTS The Center has been a part of my life for over sixty years. When I sang at the chapel vesper service we had to climb a ladder to get to the organ loft. My future husband came with me. Even before we were engaged, my husband would drive me to and from the chapel to sing. My husband proposed to me one day after a Sunday vesper service. The gift shop was a special place where Elizabeth Sanders and other ladies worked on the old looms, making placemats to sell. This was the beginning of a lifelong interest in weaving. I think Paul and Elizabeth would be happy to look around The Center now, so many of their dreams have come true. Frank and Dave have done such a good job of upholding that dream. I have loved teaching the weaving classes and being a part of this unique place. Nettie, Your story is a part of The Center’s story. Your kindness, patience and knowledge is inspiring. We love you! ~ The Center Staff

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We invite you to our eighty third Annual Meeting Sunday, November 13, 2016 The meeting begins with a memorial Vespers Service at 4:30 p.m. followed by a complimentary supper served at 5:30 p.m. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Please join us. R.S.V.P. (708)361-3650