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Monday November 25, 2024
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM	Senior Volunteer Program - Senior Volunteers - Monthly Preschool Art Join our Volunteer Crew! Use the skills and talents you’ve learned over the years, or develop new ones while serving in a variety of volunteer capacities! We are looking for Senior Volunteers to help us with our existing community programming and possibly even develop new and exciting offerings! Add another healthy habit to your routine; volunteer!We are currently looking for volunteers for: Knitting/Crochet/Embroidery/Quilting, Special Event Helpers for various senior programs and community events, card-cutting for our Greeting Card Collection Drive, Gym Monitors for Preschool Play... etc. You tell us! Share your talent and hobbies with others!Contact Sarah at 440-735-6570 to learn more! Volunteers must fill out a volunteer application and may be subject to a background check when working with youth participants.	Ellenwood Center - Room 3
2:00 PM - 2:45 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: 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm Fee per class: Free for Resident/$5 Non-Resident	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	So-So Artsy Kids - Artsy Kids - Bubble Painting Corn Wreath Each month we 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: $12 Resident/$14 Non-Resident	Ellenwood Center - Room 3

Monday December 2, 2024
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

Tuesday December 3, 2024
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Painting w/ So-So Artsy - Painting: Snowman Porch Leaner 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

Wednesday December 4, 2024
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Get Crafty - December Craft - String Christmas Tree 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

Monday December 9, 2024
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 December 11, 2024
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Exploring STEAM Workshops  - STEAM: Light-Up Holiday Card 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   3D Design Learn the basics of 3D Design using CAD software, and design your own unique personalized item that you can pickup later and keep.   Halloween Bag: Design your Own Halloween Candy bag that you can keep and take with you trick or treating this Halloween. Video Game Coding Make your own playable video game using code and online tools using SCRATCH. Then challenge your friends to play your own video game creations.  Light-Up Holiday Card and Circuits  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

Monday December 16, 2024
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM	Senior Volunteer Program - Senior Volunteers - Monthly Preschool Art Join our Volunteer Crew! Use the skills and talents you’ve learned over the years, or develop new ones while serving in a variety of volunteer capacities! We are looking for Senior Volunteers to help us with our existing community programming and possibly even develop new and exciting offerings! Add another healthy habit to your routine; volunteer!We are currently looking for volunteers for: Knitting/Crochet/Embroidery/Quilting, Special Event Helpers for various senior programs and community events, card-cutting for our Greeting Card Collection Drive, Gym Monitors for Preschool Play... etc. You tell us! Share your talent and hobbies with others!Contact Sarah at 440-735-6570 to learn more! Volunteers must fill out a volunteer application and may be subject to a background check when working with youth participants.	Ellenwood Center - Room 3
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM	Little Artists - Little Artists - Gingerbread 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: 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm Fee per class: Free for Resident/$5 Non-Resident	Ellenwood Center - Room 3
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM	So-So Artsy Kids - Artsy Kids - Pom-Pom Candy Cane Each month we 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: $12 Resident/$14 Non-Resident	Ellenwood Center - Room 3

Tuesday December 17, 2024
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Painting w/ So-So Artsy - Painting: Holiday Stockings 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

Wednesday December 18, 2024
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Sparkling Portraits - Sparkling Portraits December - Gingerbread House 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 - 8:00 PM	Canvas Painting (Adaptive) - Adaptive Painting - Gingerbread House 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