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Monday November 24, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Knitting & Crochet Connection - Knitting Connection 2025 Knitting Connection: Community Giving ProjectJoin Bedford Downtown Alliance’s Community Giving Project this winter season by knitting mittens, scarves and hats to help others stay warm through a “Mitten Fence.” Beginners and experienced knitters are welcome. Needles, yarn and patterns will be supplied.Location: Ellenwood Center Room 1Dates: Weekly on MondaysTime: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmFee: Free	Ellenwood Center - Room 1

Tuesday November 25, 2025
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM	Bedford Rotary Lunch Meeting	Ellenwood Center - Room 1
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Bedford/Walton Hills Democratic Club	Ellenwood Center - Room 1

Monday December 1, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Knitting & Crochet Connection - Knitting Connection 2025 Knitting Connection: Community Giving ProjectJoin Bedford Downtown Alliance’s Community Giving Project this winter season by knitting mittens, scarves and hats to help others stay warm through a “Mitten Fence.” Beginners and experienced knitters are welcome. Needles, yarn and patterns will be supplied.Location: Ellenwood Center Room 1Dates: Weekly on MondaysTime: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmFee: Free	Ellenwood Center - Room 1
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Upcycle & Sew: Drop-In Sewing Workshops - Upcycle & Sew Fall Session Join us for a fun and creative drop-in sewing class where you can mend and repair clothes, transform ordinary t-shirts into unique items like tote bags and pillows, or work on a sewing project of your choice! Whether you're upcycling old clothes or learning to measure and cut a simple pattern, this class is perfect for all skill levels. Lisa Barham from SAFY of Cleveland will guide you through basic machine sewing, mending, and repairs. Bring your own fabric, or pattern, or choose from our limited selection. Sewing machines are available to share, or feel free to bring your own.   Ages: 12+ & Adults Instructor: Lisa Barham, SAFY of Cleveland Location: Ellenwood Center Room 1/3 Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm Fee: Free, pre-registration preferred	Ellenwood Center - Room 1

Tuesday December 2, 2025
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM	Bedford Rotary Lunch Meeting	Ellenwood Center - Room 1
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Bedford Lions Club	Ellenwood Center - Room 1

Wednesday December 3, 2025
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Cybersecurity Basics - Cybersecurity Basics - Evening Session Learn how to stay safe and protect your information online in this practical 4-session series. We’ll cover the essentials of everyday cybersecurity and give you tools you can put into action right away. Topics include protecting your devices and smart settings, recognizing scams and online fraud, securing your passwords and password managers and safe browsing the web with confidence. No prior technical knowledge is required—just bring your curiosity and your questions!   Instructor: Heather Rhoades, Digital Content Extraordinaire Location: Ellenwood Center Room 1 or 4 Daytime Session Dates: Mondays, November 3, 10, 17, 24 Daytime Session Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Evening Session Dates: Wednesdays, November 5, 12, 19, December 3 (No class 11/26) Evening Session Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm  Fee: Free, pre-registration preferred	Ellenwood Center - Room 1

Thursday December 4, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Silver Screen Seniors - Holiday Film - Our Little Secret (2024) Join us for a weekly film. Light snacks and refreshments included. Limited seating, registration required.  Free to Bedford Resident Seniors.Movie starts at 1:00pmEllenwood Center – Room 1"Throwback Theatre" a movie from our past: First Friday of the month"Fresh Films" a newly released movie: Second & Fourth Friday of the month"Infotainment" a documentary film: Third Friday of the month"Viewer's Choice" a film recommended by our regular viewers: Fifth Friday of select monthsWe may add other film dates by special request or to offer a second viewing of a popular film.	Ellenwood Center - Room 1
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM	Level-Up Legends: Video Game Club  - Video Game Club Fall Session 2 Calling all young gamers in Grades 3-6 to join our club where we will engage in friendly competitions and develop valuable gaming and social skills. Foster teamwork and camaraderie through cooperative gaming experiences! This club is designed to be a positive and inclusive space where young gamers of any level can connect and learn from each other. We will rotate play on Nintendo Switches and Roblox. No equipment is required in order to join.  Grades 3-6 Instructor: Matt Skvasik, STEAM and technology instructor Location: Ellenwood Center Room 1 Time: 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm Fee per Session: $15 Resident/$20 Non-Resident	Ellenwood Center - Room 1
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Video Gaming (Adaptive) - Video Gaming (Adaptive) Fall Session 2 Activities designed for individuals with physical, sensory or developmental disabilities. People of all abilities are welcome.Hang out and enjoy non-competitive weekly video game play on Nintendo Switch game system and Roblox with rotating game offerings geared for an adaptive audience.  Instructor: Matt Skvasik, STEAM and technology instructor Ages 15+ Location: Ellenwood Center Room 1 Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm *Program pricing has been reduced for Bedford Residents with financial support from the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities.	Ellenwood Center - Room 1

Friday December 5, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Silver Screen Seniors - Throwback Theatre - Gremlins (1984) Join us for a weekly film. Light snacks and refreshments included. Limited seating, registration required.  Free to Bedford Resident Seniors.Movie starts at 1:00pmEllenwood Center – Room 1"Throwback Theatre" a movie from our past: First Friday of the month"Fresh Films" a newly released movie: Second & Fourth Friday of the month"Infotainment" a documentary film: Third Friday of the month"Viewer's Choice" a film recommended by our regular viewers: Fifth Friday of select monthsWe may add other film dates by special request or to offer a second viewing of a popular film.	Ellenwood Center - Room 1

Monday December 8, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Knitting & Crochet Connection - Knitting Connection 2025 Knitting Connection: Community Giving ProjectJoin Bedford Downtown Alliance’s Community Giving Project this winter season by knitting mittens, scarves and hats to help others stay warm through a “Mitten Fence.” Beginners and experienced knitters are welcome. Needles, yarn and patterns will be supplied.Location: Ellenwood Center Room 1Dates: Weekly on MondaysTime: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmFee: Free	Ellenwood Center - Room 1
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Stuff-a-Friend Workshop - Stuff-a-Friend Workshop: Snow Yeti Fleece Tied Pillow Join us for a fun, hands-on class where you’ll build your very own furry friend! Each participant will receive an unstuffed animal and polyester stuffing for their new companion. No sewing is required—just hand-stuffing and creativity. Every friend also comes with a special heart and birth certificate to make it truly yours.  Honey Brown Bear – Monday, November 17 Snow Yeti Fleece Tied Pillow – Monday, December 8  Grades 1-5  Instructor: Josie Spoto, Art graduate and instructor Location: Ellenwood Center Room 3  Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Fee per class: $10 Resident/$15 Non-Resident	Ellenwood Center - Room 1

Tuesday December 9, 2025
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM	Bedford Rotary Lunch Meeting	Ellenwood Center - Room 1

Wednesday December 10, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Shelf Indulgence Book Club - Book Club 2025 Indulge in great conversations, dessert and coffee, and a mix of genres and styles of short stories and books. Facilitated by librarians from the Bedford Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library. Limited to 16 participants; registration preferred. Monthly titles will be announced next newsletter.Location: Ellenwood Center Room 2Dates: Second Wednesday of the monthTime: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pmFee: Free	Ellenwood Center - Room 1

Thursday December 11, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Silver Screen Seniors - Holiday Film - Red One (2024) Join us for a weekly film. Light snacks and refreshments included. Limited seating, registration required.  Free to Bedford Resident Seniors.Movie starts at 1:00pmEllenwood Center – Room 1"Throwback Theatre" a movie from our past: First Friday of the month"Fresh Films" a newly released movie: Second & Fourth Friday of the month"Infotainment" a documentary film: Third Friday of the month"Viewer's Choice" a film recommended by our regular viewers: Fifth Friday of select monthsWe may add other film dates by special request or to offer a second viewing of a popular film.	Ellenwood Center - Room 1
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM	Level-Up Legends: Video Game Club  - Video Game Club Fall Session 2 Calling all young gamers in Grades 3-6 to join our club where we will engage in friendly competitions and develop valuable gaming and social skills. Foster teamwork and camaraderie through cooperative gaming experiences! This club is designed to be a positive and inclusive space where young gamers of any level can connect and learn from each other. We will rotate play on Nintendo Switches and Roblox. No equipment is required in order to join.  Grades 3-6 Instructor: Matt Skvasik, STEAM and technology instructor Location: Ellenwood Center Room 1 Time: 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm Fee per Session: $15 Resident/$20 Non-Resident	Ellenwood Center - Room 1
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Video Gaming (Adaptive) - Video Gaming (Adaptive) Fall Session 2 Activities designed for individuals with physical, sensory or developmental disabilities. People of all abilities are welcome.Hang out and enjoy non-competitive weekly video game play on Nintendo Switch game system and Roblox with rotating game offerings geared for an adaptive audience.  Instructor: Matt Skvasik, STEAM and technology instructor Ages 15+ Location: Ellenwood Center Room 1 Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm *Program pricing has been reduced for Bedford Residents with financial support from the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities.	Ellenwood Center - Room 1

Monday December 15, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Knitting & Crochet Connection - Knitting Connection 2025 Knitting Connection: Community Giving ProjectJoin Bedford Downtown Alliance’s Community Giving Project this winter season by knitting mittens, scarves and hats to help others stay warm through a “Mitten Fence.” Beginners and experienced knitters are welcome. Needles, yarn and patterns will be supplied.Location: Ellenwood Center Room 1Dates: Weekly on MondaysTime: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmFee: Free	Ellenwood Center - Room 1
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Upcycle & Sew: Drop-In Sewing Workshops - Upcycle & Sew Fall Session Join us for a fun and creative drop-in sewing class where you can mend and repair clothes, transform ordinary t-shirts into unique items like tote bags and pillows, or work on a sewing project of your choice! Whether you're upcycling old clothes or learning to measure and cut a simple pattern, this class is perfect for all skill levels. Lisa Barham from SAFY of Cleveland will guide you through basic machine sewing, mending, and repairs. Bring your own fabric, or pattern, or choose from our limited selection. Sewing machines are available to share, or feel free to bring your own.   Ages: 12+ & Adults Instructor: Lisa Barham, SAFY of Cleveland Location: Ellenwood Center Room 1/3 Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm Fee: Free, pre-registration preferred	Ellenwood Center - Room 1

Tuesday December 16, 2025
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM	Bedford Rotary Lunch Meeting	Ellenwood Center - Room 1
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Bedford Lions Club	Ellenwood Center - Room 1

Thursday December 18, 2025
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM	Level-Up Legends: Video Game Club  - Video Game Club Fall Session 2 Calling all young gamers in Grades 3-6 to join our club where we will engage in friendly competitions and develop valuable gaming and social skills. Foster teamwork and camaraderie through cooperative gaming experiences! This club is designed to be a positive and inclusive space where young gamers of any level can connect and learn from each other. We will rotate play on Nintendo Switches and Roblox. No equipment is required in order to join.  Grades 3-6 Instructor: Matt Skvasik, STEAM and technology instructor Location: Ellenwood Center Room 1 Time: 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm Fee per Session: $15 Resident/$20 Non-Resident	Ellenwood Center - Room 1
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Video Gaming (Adaptive) - Video Gaming (Adaptive) Fall Session 2 Activities designed for individuals with physical, sensory or developmental disabilities. People of all abilities are welcome.Hang out and enjoy non-competitive weekly video game play on Nintendo Switch game system and Roblox with rotating game offerings geared for an adaptive audience.  Instructor: Matt Skvasik, STEAM and technology instructor Ages 15+ Location: Ellenwood Center Room 1 Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm *Program pricing has been reduced for Bedford Residents with financial support from the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities.	Ellenwood Center - Room 1

Friday December 19, 2025
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Cocoa, Color & Craft - Cocoa, Color & Craft Come join us for a relaxing hour of designing ornaments, coloring and hot chocolate! Coloring reduces anxiety, creates focus, and fosters mindfulness. Craft away stress and visit with friends. All materials and refreshments are provided. Pre-registration recommended. Drop-ins welcome if space permits. Location: Ellenwood Center Room 1Dates: select dates - see Senior Event CalendarTime: 10:30 am – 12:00 pmFee: Free to Bedford Senior Club Members	Ellenwood Center - Room 1

Monday December 22, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Knitting & Crochet Connection - Knitting Connection 2025 Knitting Connection: Community Giving ProjectJoin Bedford Downtown Alliance’s Community Giving Project this winter season by knitting mittens, scarves and hats to help others stay warm through a “Mitten Fence.” Beginners and experienced knitters are welcome. Needles, yarn and patterns will be supplied.Location: Ellenwood Center Room 1Dates: Weekly on MondaysTime: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmFee: Free	Ellenwood Center - Room 1