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Monday November 3, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Joker’s Wild Card Club - Joker’s Wild Card Club Join fellow card enthusiasts for a fun and social afternoon playing classic favorites like Spades, Euchre, Poker, Pinochle or dealer’s choice! Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the games, this club offers friendly competition, laughter, and plenty of opportunities to connect with others. Bring your best strategy—or just come for the camaraderie! Facilitated by two of our own Club Jokers, Leroy B. and Paul G!Location: Ellenwood Center Room 3Dates: Weekly on Mondays beginning October 13Time: 1:00 pm—3:00 pmFee: Free; Senior Club Members may bring a guest if space allows.	Ellenwood Center - Room 3
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Chess Club - Chess Club Fall Session Participants will learn basic rules and principles, tactical themes and checkmate patterns in a supportive setting. Sessions will include interactive lectures, supervised open play and problem solving exercises. Chess sets and worksheets are provided, players of all abilities welcome. Instructor: Staff from Progress with Chess, Cleveland area’s premier chess teaching organization	Ellenwood Center - Room 3
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Canvas Painting (Adaptive) - Adaptive Painting - Owl Watcher Activities designed for individuals with physical, sensory or developmental disabilities. People of all abilities are welcome.Ages 14+. Melinda from So-So Artsy will give step-by-step instructions to create a beautiful painting. All supplies included. No experience required. This will be creative and fun!	Ellenwood Center - Room 3

Tuesday November 4, 2025
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Beginner American Sign Language (ASL) - ASL Part 2 This engaging 3-part course introduces students to the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL). Participants will learn the alphabet, numbers, essential vocabulary, and everyday phrases while practicing both expressive (signing) and receptive (understanding) skills. Through guided practice and group activities, students will build confidence in fingerspelling and conversational signing. By the end of the course, participants will be able to engage in basic communication with individuals who are nonverbal or hearing impaired. This class is geared for adults and older children.Part 1:  Alphabet, Numbers, Fingerspell, Family, Common PhrasesPart 2: Colors, Clothes, Food, Animals, Questions, Common PhasesPart 3: Questions, Time, Opposites, Expressions, ConversationsInstructor: Yvonne WilliamsLocation: Ellenwood Center Room 3Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Fee per session: $30 Bedford Resident/$40 Non-Resident *Please note that member discounts will be applied during checkout*	Ellenwood Center - Room 3

Wednesday November 5, 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Get Crafty - November Library Craft - Fall Leaf Bowls A social and creative experience for older adults to experiment with various art materials to make fun and seasonal crafts. Bedford Senior Club members only.	Ellenwood Center - Room 3

Thursday November 6, 2025
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM	Little Artists - Little Artists - Thanksgiving Theme Little Artists Little Artists is a fun, creative experience for your preschooler to learn about color, shapes, and texture while experimenting with various art materials. Each monthly class will have a story and special seasonal project. Dress to get messy! All supplies included.   Ages 3-5 Instructor: Recreation Staff and/or Senior Club volunteers Location: Ellenwood Center Room 3 Time: 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm Fee per class: Free for Resident/$5 Non-Resident	Ellenwood Center - Room 3

Monday November 10, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Joker’s Wild Card Club - Joker’s Wild Card Club Join fellow card enthusiasts for a fun and social afternoon playing classic favorites like Spades, Euchre, Poker, Pinochle or dealer’s choice! Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the games, this club offers friendly competition, laughter, and plenty of opportunities to connect with others. Bring your best strategy—or just come for the camaraderie! Facilitated by two of our own Club Jokers, Leroy B. and Paul G!Location: Ellenwood Center Room 3Dates: Weekly on Mondays beginning October 13Time: 1:00 pm—3:00 pmFee: Free; Senior Club Members may bring a guest if space allows.	Ellenwood Center - Room 3
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Chess Club - Chess Club Fall Session Participants will learn basic rules and principles, tactical themes and checkmate patterns in a supportive setting. Sessions will include interactive lectures, supervised open play and problem solving exercises. Chess sets and worksheets are provided, players of all abilities welcome. Instructor: Staff from Progress with Chess, Cleveland area’s premier chess teaching organization	Ellenwood Center - Room 3
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 3

Wednesday November 12, 2025
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Exploring STEAM Workshops  - STEAM: Code a Video Game Step into the world of endless possibilities with our Exploring STEAM workshops! These workshops are designed to inspire curiosity, foster creativity, and ignite a passion for learning in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). Each workshop encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration on an exciting project. All sessions are hands-on and do not require previous coding or circuit experience.  Grades 3-6 Instructor: Matt Skvasik, STEAM and technology instructor Location: Ellenwood Center Room 3 Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Fee per Workshop: $5 Resident/$7 Non-Resident  Circuits ChallengeLearn how to build and test circuits and while completing challenges and tasks using Snapcircuits and Makey Makeys.Code a Video GameUse SCRATCH to code your own video game 3D Design an Ornament Learn the basics of 3D Design using CAD software, and design your own unique personalized item that you can pick-up later and keep.	Ellenwood Center - Room 3

Thursday November 13, 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Get Crafty - TBA w/ Rachel A social and creative experience for older adults to experiment with various art materials to make fun and seasonal crafts. Bedford Senior Club members only.	Ellenwood Center - Room 3
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	Game Night with LEAP (Adaptive) - Karaoke with LEAP Activities designed for individuals with physical, sensory or developmental disabilities. People of all abilities are welcome.Join LEAP for some fun as we will play Bingo, Uno, tabletop games, karaoke and more! Linking Employment, Abilities and Potential (LEAP) is a local non-profit that offers social, recreational, and athletic opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. LEAP also provides information, education, training, employment, and independent-living services to people with disabilities. Visit their site to learn more: https://www.leapinfo.org*Program pricing has been reduced for Bedford Residents with financial support from the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities.	Ellenwood Center - Room 3

Sunday November 16, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM	Facility Hold-Building Maintenance & Repairs	Ellenwood Center - Room 3

Monday November 17, 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 3
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Chess Club - Chess Club Fall Session Participants will learn basic rules and principles, tactical themes and checkmate patterns in a supportive setting. Sessions will include interactive lectures, supervised open play and problem solving exercises. Chess sets and worksheets are provided, players of all abilities welcome. Instructor: Staff from Progress with Chess, Cleveland area’s premier chess teaching organization	Ellenwood Center - Room 3
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Painting w/ So-So Artsy - Porch Leaner: Give Thanks Join Melinda with So-So Artsy for canvas painting. Participants follow step-by-step instructions to recreate a painting. No experience required. All supplies included. This program is for adults & older teens unless indicated otherwise.  Instructor: Melinda, So-So Artsy Location: Ellenwood Center Room 3  Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm  *Note: some paintings may take longerFee: $25 per painting; $45 per porch leaner	Ellenwood Center - Room 3

Tuesday November 18, 2025
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Get Crafty - November Weaving Pot Holder/Hot Pad w/ Tina A social and creative experience for older adults to experiment with various art materials to make fun and seasonal crafts. Bedford Senior Club members only.	Ellenwood Center - Room 3
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Beginner American Sign Language (ASL) - ASL Part 2 This engaging 3-part course introduces students to the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL). Participants will learn the alphabet, numbers, essential vocabulary, and everyday phrases while practicing both expressive (signing) and receptive (understanding) skills. Through guided practice and group activities, students will build confidence in fingerspelling and conversational signing. By the end of the course, participants will be able to engage in basic communication with individuals who are nonverbal or hearing impaired. This class is geared for adults and older children.Part 1:  Alphabet, Numbers, Fingerspell, Family, Common PhrasesPart 2: Colors, Clothes, Food, Animals, Questions, Common PhasesPart 3: Questions, Time, Opposites, Expressions, ConversationsInstructor: Yvonne WilliamsLocation: Ellenwood Center Room 3Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Fee per session: $30 Bedford Resident/$40 Non-Resident *Please note that member discounts will be applied during checkout*	Ellenwood Center - Room 3
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Home Repair Workshops - Home Repair Workshop: Drywall Basics We are partnering with Home Repair Resource Center to provide Bedford residents with valuable skills and knowledge to tackle common household repairs. Home Repair Resource Center provides instruction, tools, and resources that enable homeowners to repair and maintain their own homes economically.Home Repair Resource Center also offers a Tool Library of 7-day rentals of over 1000 tools for a $25 yearly fee!  To learn more about the Tool Library, click here.Smart Home Automation & Security SystemsIn this class we will focus on home automation using "Smart Home" upgrades and how to integrate this technology into your older home. We will discuss smart thermostats, lights, door bells, cameras, smart plugs, security systems and more.Drywall BasicsTeaches participants the techniques to repair and patch drywall, allowing them to tackle common wall imperfections with ease.	Ellenwood Center - Room 3

Wednesday November 19, 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Sparkling Portraits - Sparkling Portraits November - Grinchy Tricks Follow step-by-step directions to create a seasonal canvas painting inspired while sipping sparkling grape juice. No experience required.  Painting starts at 1:00pmEllenwood Center – Room 3Third (or Fourth) Wednesday of the monthFee: Free to Bedford Senior Club members / $15 for non-members*Porch Leaner fee: Free to Bedford Senior Club members / $30 for non-membersPlease note that member discounts will be applied during checkout	Ellenwood Center - Room 3
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Exploring STEAM Jr. Workshops - JR STEAM: Basic Circuits with Makey Makeys and Snap Circuits Step into the world of endless possibilities with our Exploring STEAM workshops! Register for one or all three evenings! These workshops are designed to inspire curiosity, foster creativity, and ignite a passion for learning in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). Each workshop encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration on an exciting project. All sessions are hands-on and do not require previous coding or circuit experience.  Grades K-2Instructor: Matt Skvasik, STEAM and technology instructor Location: Ellenwood Center Room 3 Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Fee per Workshop: $5 Resident/$7 Non-Resident  WeDO LEGO RoboticsBuild and program a LEGO Robot through a series of challenges.Basics Circuits with Makey Makeys and Snap CircuitsLearn how to build and test circuits to complete challenges and tasks.Light-Up Holiday Card Make a Light-Up Holiday greeting card and explore the basics of circuits, conductivity and electricity to interact with physical items.  .	Ellenwood Center - Room 3

Thursday November 20, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Teen Art Studio - Teen Art - Paper Quilling Try out new art techniques and materials in this monthly series designed for teens. Each session focuses on a different project to experiment, build skills, and take home something original. No experience necessary.  Grades 6-12 Instructor: Rachel Machesky, Art graduate and instructor Location: Ellenwood Center Room 3 Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Fee per class: $5 Resident/$7 Non-Resident Polymer Clay Monsters Date: Thursday, October 16 Sculpt your own creature with polymer clay and bake it into a one-of-a-kind figure.  Paper Quilling Date: Thursday, November 20  Learn how to roll and shape paper strips to create detailed designs.  Winter Watercolor Scene Date: Thursday, December 18  Paint a seasonal landscape while practicing watercolor basics.	Ellenwood Center - Room 3
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	Game Night with LEAP (Adaptive) - Karaoke with LEAP Activities designed for individuals with physical, sensory or developmental disabilities. People of all abilities are welcome.Join LEAP for some fun as we will play Bingo, Uno, tabletop games, karaoke and more! Linking Employment, Abilities and Potential (LEAP) is a local non-profit that offers social, recreational, and athletic opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. LEAP also provides information, education, training, employment, and independent-living services to people with disabilities. Visit their site to learn more: https://www.leapinfo.org*Program pricing has been reduced for Bedford Residents with financial support from the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities.	Ellenwood Center - Room 3

Monday November 24, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Joker’s Wild Card Club - Joker’s Wild Card Club Join fellow card enthusiasts for a fun and social afternoon playing classic favorites like Spades, Euchre, Poker, Pinochle or dealer’s choice! Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the games, this club offers friendly competition, laughter, and plenty of opportunities to connect with others. Bring your best strategy—or just come for the camaraderie! Facilitated by two of our own Club Jokers, Leroy B. and Paul G!Location: Ellenwood Center Room 3Dates: Weekly on Mondays beginning October 13Time: 1:00 pm—3:00 pmFee: Free; Senior Club Members may bring a guest if space allows.	Ellenwood Center - Room 3
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Chess Club - Chess Club Fall Session Participants will learn basic rules and principles, tactical themes and checkmate patterns in a supportive setting. Sessions will include interactive lectures, supervised open play and problem solving exercises. Chess sets and worksheets are provided, players of all abilities welcome. Instructor: Staff from Progress with Chess, Cleveland area’s premier chess teaching organization	Ellenwood Center - Room 3
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 3

Monday December 1, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Joker’s Wild Card Club - Joker’s Wild Card Club Join fellow card enthusiasts for a fun and social afternoon playing classic favorites like Spades, Euchre, Poker, Pinochle or dealer’s choice! Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the games, this club offers friendly competition, laughter, and plenty of opportunities to connect with others. Bring your best strategy—or just come for the camaraderie! Facilitated by two of our own Club Jokers, Leroy B. and Paul G!Location: Ellenwood Center Room 3Dates: Weekly on Mondays beginning October 13Time: 1:00 pm—3:00 pmFee: Free; Senior Club Members may bring a guest if space allows.	Ellenwood Center - Room 3
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Chess Club - Chess Club Fall Session Participants will learn basic rules and principles, tactical themes and checkmate patterns in a supportive setting. Sessions will include interactive lectures, supervised open play and problem solving exercises. Chess sets and worksheets are provided, players of all abilities welcome. Instructor: Staff from Progress with Chess, Cleveland area’s premier chess teaching organization	Ellenwood Center - Room 3
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM	Inspired by Josie: Monthly Art Fun - December Art - Melted Snowmen Participants will explore an art medium that is inspired by the season/holiday. Students will be guided through creating a piece of art and expand their creativity Grades K-5  Location: Ellenwood Center Room 3 Time: 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm Fee per class: $5 Resident/$7 Non-Resident	Ellenwood Center - Room 3

Tuesday December 2, 2025
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Beginner American Sign Language (ASL) - ASL Part 2 This engaging 3-part course introduces students to the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL). Participants will learn the alphabet, numbers, essential vocabulary, and everyday phrases while practicing both expressive (signing) and receptive (understanding) skills. Through guided practice and group activities, students will build confidence in fingerspelling and conversational signing. By the end of the course, participants will be able to engage in basic communication with individuals who are nonverbal or hearing impaired. This class is geared for adults and older children.Part 1:  Alphabet, Numbers, Fingerspell, Family, Common PhrasesPart 2: Colors, Clothes, Food, Animals, Questions, Common PhasesPart 3: Questions, Time, Opposites, Expressions, ConversationsInstructor: Yvonne WilliamsLocation: Ellenwood Center Room 3Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Fee per session: $30 Bedford Resident/$40 Non-Resident *Please note that member discounts will be applied during checkout*	Ellenwood Center - Room 3