Tuesday Luncheons

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. Please make reservations by the Sunday before the luncheon.

The cost for a luncheon is $15.

For more information about Art and other Programs, please email Lois Lauer.

Tuesday, September 8: “Mother” Jones: A Dramatic Voice for Workers

Professor Nancy Huse from Augustana College will portray community organizer Mary Harris “Mother” Jones to share the inventiveness, energy, and activism of this “most dangerous woman” in our country’s labor movement. This first-person presentation high- lights issues in the coal mining industry and their relevance to contemporary environmental issues.

Tuesday, September 15: South America by Cruiseship

Our friends Susan and Bill Dunlap will share their slides and stories of their 19 day oceanic cruise around the southern tip of South America, from Chili to Buenos Aires, plus a 3 day extension to the amazing Iguacu Falls - 2.5 miles of waterfalls plunging down 269 feet on the border between Argentina and Brazil.

Tuesday, September 22: Printmaking!

This fall we are adding a new printmaking class to our art schedule, and teacher Kris O’Reilly has volunteered to share a bit of her printmaking expertise at this luncheon, so that prospective students might get a peek at what’s in store. Kris will discuss and demonstrate several printmaking techniques, including Monoprints, Linocuts, Collographs, Screenprints, and Chop Stamps. The luncheon will conclude with a 5 minute mini-project in which each participant can create a tiny hand-printed bookmark.

Tuesday, September 29: Labyrinths: Walking Meditations

Spiritual Director Chris Hopkins will discuss this walking meditation tool, which has been a part of Christian tradition since the 4th century. Labyrinths are contemplative tools for spiritual growth. Chris is loaning The Center her beautiful huge labyrinth to roll out on our lawn for you to walk. The labyrinth will be available from 11 am to 8 pm on this day, for anyone who wishes to journey on this path. Chris will guide luncheon participants up to the labyrinth at the conclusion of the program.