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SUMMARY:Nature\, Art & Wellness Day for Women Veterans and Family Members
DESCRIPTION:Nature\, Art and Wellness Day for Women Veterans and Family Members\n\n\n\nJoin us at Brushwood Center for a day of recharging and relaxing in community with fellow women Veterans and family members in the peace and tranquility of Ryerson Woods. Enjoy wellness activities in connection with nature! \n\n\n\nActivities for the day include: yoga\, forest bathing\, and a reflective art activity. ​ \n\n\n\nBreakfast & Lunch will be provided.  \n\n\n\nPlease wear comfortable clothes and dress for the weather.  \n\n\n\nWant to learn more about forest bathing? Check out Jess Rodriguez\, our forest bathing guide’s website: https://www.reciprocalforestbathing.com. \n\n\n\nFor questions and/or accessibility information\, contact Veteran Programs Specialist Jessica Klinge at jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/2191/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Outing
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SUMMARY:Group Ukulele Music for Veterans and Families
DESCRIPTION:Group Ukulele Music Lesson for Veterans and Families\n\n\n\nLearn the basics of the ukulele and how to play the most common chords in music with fellow Veterans and their families. You do not need any musical talent or extensive knowledge to participate. Music is for everyone!  \n\n\n\nThe program is intended for ages 7 and above. \n\n\n\nAfter the class\, enjoy a beautiful walk in Ryerson Woods.  \n\n\n\nUkulele Lessons | 2pm – 3:30pm  \n\n\n\nNature Walk | 3:30pm – 5pm \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/group-ukulele-music-for-veterans-and-families-2/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music Class
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SUMMARY:Digital Art for Veterans and Families
DESCRIPTION:Digital Art for Veterans and Families\n\n\n\nEnjoy learning about digital art with your fellow veterans and families members. Please download the proper software to your phone. \n\n\n\nA smartphone is required for this class. \n\n\n\nPrior to class Download ArtRage (free for Android\, $2.99 for iPhone). Make sure to also open the app prior to class. This will ensure we can start right away if there are updates or login needed for the app. \n\n\n\nActivity Expectation: Indoors and seated; a smartphone is required for this class. \n\n\n\nSensory Expectations: Indoors \n\n\n\nAvailable Accommodations: No language interpretation available.  \n\n\n\nSnacks will be served; please let us know if you have any food allergies. ​Registration required. \n\n\n\nFor questions\, accessibility or mobility concerns\, please contact Veterans Program Specialist\, Jessica Klinge at jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/digital-art-for-veterans-and-families/
LOCATION:American Legion Cicero Post 96\, 5820 W 35th St\, Cicero\, Illinois\, 60804
CATEGORIES:Art Class
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SUMMARY:Art Impact Project
DESCRIPTION:Art Impact Project\n\n\n\nArt Impact Project facilitates supportive art projects designed to provide participants a different way to express themselves through art-making.  With a focus on emotional wellness through creative expression\, Art Impact Project’s small-group environment gives participants the chance to self-reflect and safely share their observations.  Each 90-minute session involves the completion of an art project from start to finish.  Projects will vary from week to week\, exploring various art mediums and objectives. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/art-impact-project-3/
LOCATION:​Mundelein Park & Recreation Community Center\, 1401 N Midlothian Rd\, Mundelein\, IL\, 60060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Class
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SUMMARY:Art Social Hour for Women Veterans and Families
DESCRIPTION:Art Social Hour for Women Veterans and Families\n\n\n\nConnect with fellow women Veterans and family members around art and art-making! Socialize\, learn\, and grow your process as an artist as you connect with resources and community that support Veteran women artists. This is an informal social group\, not a formal skills class. \n\n\n\nIf you have any technical needs\, please email\, Veterans Program Specialist\, jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/art-social-hour-for-women-veterans-and-families-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Watercolor Painting for Women Veterans and Families
DESCRIPTION:Watercolor Painting for Women Veterans and Families \n\n\n\nDevelop your unique artistic expression through watercolor painting. We will delight in the colorful\, transformative nature of the watercolor while also sharing factual information about the natural world and flowers. Student input and discussion are welcome!  \n\n\n\nClass taught by Gabrielle Tufano.—Art materials will be mailed to your home. If registering the day before or of the event\, please have your own materials at home – watercolor paint\, paper\, pencil.  \n\n\n\nActivity expectation is sitting. \n\n\n\nAvailable Accommodations: No language interpretation available. Virtual Class.  \n\n\n\nMaterials will be sent via Amazon\, you must register a week beforehand to receive materials.  \n\n\n\n\nREGIster
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/watercolor-painting-for-women-veterans-and-families-2/
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SUMMARY:Day of the Dead Art Workshop for Veterans
DESCRIPTION:Day of the Dead Art Workshop for Veterans\n\n\n\nDía de los Muertos\, also known as Day of the Dead\, lasts from October 31st until Nov 2nd. It is celebrated in Mexico and several other Latin American countries. This celebration is filled with rich symbolism and colorful traditions\, offering families and communities an opportunity to remember and honor loved ones who have passed away. \n\n\n\nSugar Skulls are iconic symbols of Día de los Muertos which represent the cyclical nature of life and death\, reminding us to celebrate the lives of our deceased loved ones. Please join other Veterans and family members at the Chicago Vet Center to create these beautiful cultural symbols at an art workshop with Brushwood’s partners Chicago Vet Center and Veteran Art Tribe. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/day-of-the-dead-art-workshop-for-veterans/
LOCATION:Chicago Vet Center\, 8658 S. Sacramento Ave\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60652\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Class
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SUMMARY:Nature Photography for Veterans and Families
DESCRIPTION:Nature Photography for Veterans and Families\n\n\n\nLearn about the basics of photography while exploring the natural beauty of Chicagoland with your fellow Veterans. Families and all ages are welcomed. ​Free\, but registration is required. \n\n\n\n______ \n\n\n\nMeet at Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods \n\n\n\nActivity Expectation: Outdoors with walking trails. Please wear comfortable shoes.  \n\n\n\nSensory Expectations: Outdoors \n\n\n\nAvailable Accommodations: No language interpretation available.  \n\n\n\nNo food will be served. ​Registration required. \n\n\n\nFor questions and accessibility and mobility concerns\, contact Veterans Programs Specialist Jessica Klinge at: jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/nature-photography-for-veterans-and-families-3/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Outing
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