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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. Materials will be sent via Amazon\, you must register a week beforehand to receive materials. \n\n\n\nIf 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\n  \n\n\n\n\nREGIster
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/watercolor-painting-for-women-veterans-and-families-11/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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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 media and objectives. \n\n\n\nParking is available outside of the building. Ask for the Veteran art program once in the building.  \n\n\n\nActivity Expectation: Indoor\, sitting\, cushions available Sensory Expectations: Indoor environment and forest landscape\, very little noise\, calming area\, natural area sounds Available Accommodations: No language interpretation available.Questions? Please contact Veterans Program Specialist\, Jessica Klinge at jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/art-impact-project-12/
LOCATION:​Mundelein Park & Recreation Community Center\, ​888 Dunbar Road\, Mundelein\, IL\, 60060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Class
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SUMMARY:Veterans Acrylic Paint & Sip Nights
DESCRIPTION:Veterans Acrylic Paint & Sip Nights\n\n\n\nJoin us for a fun and relaxing acrylic paint event led by Veteran artists. ​This event promises to be both educational and therapeutic. Take home your own hand-painted masterpiece!All skill levels welcomed.Non-alcoholic drinks\, beer and wine will be available for purchase with the American Legion Cicero Post 96.​ Small snack items will be available for free.Brought to you by Brushwood Center’s At Ease Program\, Veteran Art Tribe\, and the American Legion Cicero Post #96!​Registration is required. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/veterans-acrylic-paint-sip-nights-11/
LOCATION:American Legion Cicero Post 96\, 5820 W 35th St\, Cicero\, Illinois\, 60804
CATEGORIES:Art Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T122148
CREATED:20241126T181533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T181831Z
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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. Materials will be sent via Amazon\, you must register a week beforehand to receive materials. \n\n\n\nIf 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\n  \n\n\n\n\nREGIster
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/watercolor-painting-for-women-veterans-and-families-10/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T122148
CREATED:20241126T174018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T174027Z
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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 media and objectives. \n\n\n\nParking is available outside of the building. Ask for the Veteran art program once in the building.  \n\n\n\nActivity Expectation: Indoor\, sitting\, cushions available Sensory Expectations: Indoor environment and forest landscape\, very little noise\, calming area\, natural area sounds Available Accommodations: No language interpretation available.Questions? Please contact Veterans Program Specialist\, Jessica Klinge at jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/art-impact-project-11/
LOCATION:​Mundelein Park & Recreation Community Center\, ​888 Dunbar Road\, Mundelein\, IL\, 60060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Class
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DTSTAMP:20260428T122148
CREATED:20241126T172726Z
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SUMMARY:Veterans Acrylic Paint & Sip Nights
DESCRIPTION:Veterans Acrylic Paint & Sip Nights\n\n\n\nJoin us for a fun and relaxing acrylic paint event led by Veteran artists. ​This event promises to be both educational and therapeutic. Take home your own hand-painted masterpiece!All skill levels welcomed.Non-alcoholic drinks\, beer and wine will be available for purchase with the American Legion Cicero Post 96.​ Small snack items will be available for free.Brought to you by Brushwood Center’s At Ease Program\, Veteran Art Tribe\, and the American Legion Cicero Post #96!​Registration is required. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/veterans-acrylic-paint-sip-nights-10/
LOCATION:American Legion Cicero Post 96\, 5820 W 35th St\, Cicero\, Illinois\, 60804
CATEGORIES:Art Class
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T122148
CREATED:20241126T181020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T181028Z
UID:10000234-1745519400-1745524800@brushwoodcenter.org
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. Materials will be sent via Amazon\, you must register a week beforehand to receive materials. \n\n\n\nIf 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\n  \n\n\n\n\nREGIster
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/watercolor-painting-for-women-veterans-and-families-9/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T122148
CREATED:20250305T165416Z
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SUMMARY:At Ease Book Club: April 22
DESCRIPTION:At Ease Book Club – Where the Light Enters: A Soldier’s Journey  \n\n\n\nAnnouncing a book club for Veterans and members of the military community with local author and Veteran Leland Austin Gagnebin\, focused on his book  Where the Light Enters: A Soldier’s Journey. \n\n\n\nFrom an idyllic childhood to the brutal realities of war\, join Leland as he guides you through the struggles in the jungles of the A Shau Valley and rugged Annamite Mountains during the Vietnam War—and experience how\, decades later\, he journeyed back to this source of troubling dreams and PTSD in search of peace and closure. And found it. \n\n\n\nAs Veterans and military community members\, we will explore Veteran stories and how these experiences impact the author\, ourselves\, and our community. Leland and Brushwood Center hope that his story can be a source of healing and story sharing for the military community. \n\n\n\nThis virtual book club will meet weekly on Zoom on Tuesdays from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm from April 22 – May 27. Books are provided. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact Veterans Program Specialist\, Jessica Klinge at jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org. \n\n\n\nActivity expectation is sitting. \n\n\n\nAvailable Accommodations: No language interpretation available. Virtual Class.  \n\n\n\n\nREGIster\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\n\n Where The Light Enters is a memoir about the impact the Vietnam War had on one soldier’s life. It is a healing story\, a spiritual journey\, and the path taken in search of redemption\, reconciliation\, and reconnection. It is not a war story but rather a story of war.  \n\n\n\nThrough a collection of short pieces\, the author conveys the transformation from a loss of innocence and purity of heart through the struggles endured as an Infantry Rifleman with the 101st Airborne Division during the historic Battle for Firebase Ripcord — from the disillusionment\, betrayal\, and the loss of self to what the author endured after returning home. It is about the path followed in pursuit of as full a measure of peace in life as might be possible and encourages others to pursue theirs.  \n\n\n\nMoreover\, this memoir shines a light on the noble and heroic story of what heart and strength of character it takes for men to struggle through years against themselves and the intense\, inner wound of PTSD\, and succeed. \n\n\n\nThis memoir transcends the Vietnam War\, giving voice to all those struggling to put words to their own mental narratives. It further suggests a social prescription to assist reintegration into community. This finely crafted work has many layers — emotional\, physical\, behavioral\, ethical\, political\, spiritual\, the importance of family\, and the bonds with fellow soldiers — all woven artfully into the tapestry of the author’s life story.  \n\n\n\nConveyed in a raw\, straightforward presentation without being crass or superfluously graphic\, its descriptions are vibrant and visual\, drawing emotion from the reader. This memoir shines a ray of hope upon both veteran and non-veteran\, and anyone seeking redemption and forgiveness.
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/at-ease-book-club-april-22/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T193000
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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-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T122148
CREATED:20250318T212655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T212657Z
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SUMMARY:Family Night Out: Connecting Through Art
DESCRIPTION:Family Night Out: Connecting Through Art\n\n\n\nCreate lasting memories with your family by creating your own Prompted Painting Project together.  We provide the acrylic paint and canvas; you provide your imagination! This fun project requires no art experience\, Art Impact Project gives you the subject matter\, then walks you through the painting process\, step-by-step\, and provides all you need to leave with your own unique painting. Adults and adolescents have time to bond together while we provide age-appropriate art projects for children.This is a collaborative program\, presented by LCCAC Blue Kids Lake County\, Art Impact Project\, and Brushwood Center. \n\n\n\n\nRESERVE YOUR TICKETS
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/family-night-out-connecting-through-art/
LOCATION:Village of Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center\, 2007 N Civic Center Way\, Round Lake Beach\, Illinois\, 60073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family - Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T122148
CREATED:20241126T173759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T195011Z
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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 media and objectives. \n\n\n\nParking is available outside of the building. Ask for the Veteran art program once in the building.  \n\n\n\nActivity Expectation: Indoor\, sitting\, cushions available Sensory Expectations: Indoor environment and forest landscape\, very little noise\, calming area\, natural area sounds Available Accommodations: No language interpretation available.Questions? Please contact Veterans Program Specialist\, Jessica Klinge at jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/art-impact-project-10/
LOCATION:​Mundelein Park & Recreation Community Center\, ​888 Dunbar Road\, Mundelein\, IL\, 60060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T122148
CREATED:20250318T211758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T212037Z
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SUMMARY:Connecting Families Through Art & Nature
DESCRIPTION:Connecting Families Through Art & Nature\n\n\n\nCome relax and create art in a beautiful setting with Art Impact Project’s Neurographic Art Project. Neurographic drawing is a term coined by Dr. Pavel Piscarev to describe this form of doodling. Neurographica has been scientifically validated and is a widely used form of art therapy. It creates a mindful and meditative\, yet aware state\, through the creation of new neural connections. This watercolor project is great for everyone\, and no art experience is needed!  Adults will have the opportunity to complete this project while we provide age-appropriate art projects for children and adolescents. This is a collaborative program\, presented by LCCAC Blue Kids Lake County\, Art Impact Project\, and Brushwood Center. \n\n\n\n\nRESERVE YOUR TICKETS
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/connecting-families-through-art-nature/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family - Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T122148
CREATED:20241126T172607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T125554Z
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SUMMARY:Veterans Acrylic Paint & Sip Nights
DESCRIPTION:Veterans Acrylic Paint & Sip Nights\n\n\n\nJoin us for a fun and relaxing acrylic paint event led by Veteran artists. ​This event promises to be both educational and therapeutic. Take home your own hand-painted masterpiece!All skill levels welcomed.Non-alcoholic drinks\, beer and wine will be available for purchase with the American Legion Cicero Post 96.​ Small snack items will be available for free.Brought to you by Brushwood Center’s At Ease Program\, Veteran Art Tribe\, and the American Legion Cicero Post #96!​Registration is required. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/veterans-acrylic-paint-sip-nights-9/
LOCATION:American Legion Cicero Post 96\, 5820 W 35th St\, Cicero\, Illinois\, 60804
CATEGORIES:Art Class
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T122148
CREATED:20241126T180910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T180922Z
UID:10000233-1743100200-1743105600@brushwoodcenter.org
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. Materials will be sent via Amazon\, you must register a week beforehand to receive materials. \n\n\n\nIf 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\n  \n\n\n\n\nREGIster
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/watercolor-painting-for-women-veterans-and-families-8/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T122148
CREATED:20250115T003846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T003854Z
UID:10000253-1742495400-1742499000@brushwoodcenter.org
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-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T122148
CREATED:20241126T173622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T181002Z
UID:10000221-1742292000-1742297400@brushwoodcenter.org
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 media and objectives. \n\n\n\nParking is available outside of the building. Ask for the Veteran art program once in the building.  \n\n\n\nActivity Expectation: Indoor\, sitting\, cushions available Sensory Expectations: Indoor environment and forest landscape\, very little noise\, calming area\, natural area sounds Available Accommodations: No language interpretation available.Questions? Please contact Veterans Program Specialist\, Jessica Klinge at jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/art-impact-project-9/
LOCATION:​Mundelein Park & Recreation Community Center\, ​888 Dunbar Road\, Mundelein\, IL\, 60060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Class
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T122148
CREATED:20241126T172325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T170946Z
UID:10000215-1741804200-1741813200@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:Veterans Acrylic Paint & Sip Nights
DESCRIPTION:Veterans Acrylic Paint & Sip Nights\n\n\n\nJoin us for a fun and relaxing acrylic paint event led by Veteran artists. ​This event promises to be both educational and therapeutic. Take home your own hand-painted masterpiece!All skill levels welcomed.Non-alcoholic drinks\, beer and wine will be available for purchase with the American Legion Cicero Post 96.​ Small snack items will be available for free.Brought to you by Brushwood Center’s At Ease Program\, Veteran Art Tribe\, and the American Legion Cicero Post #96!​Registration is required. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/veterans-acrylic-paint-sip-nights-8/
LOCATION:American Legion Cicero Post 96\, 5820 W 35th St\, Cicero\, Illinois\, 60804
CATEGORIES:Art Class
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T122148
CREATED:20241126T180748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T182055Z
UID:10000232-1740681000-1740686400@brushwoodcenter.org
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. Materials will be sent via Amazon\, you must register a week beforehand to receive materials. \n\n\n\nIf 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\n  \n\n\n\n\nREGIster
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/watercolor-painting-for-women-veterans-and-families-7/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250224T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250224T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T122148
CREATED:20241126T172034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T173742Z
UID:10000214-1740421800-1740430800@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:Veterans Acrylic Paint & Sip Nights
DESCRIPTION:Veterans Acrylic Paint & Sip Nights (Rescheduled from Feb. 12)\n\n\n\nJoin us for a fun and relaxing acrylic paint event led by Veteran artists. ​This event promises to be both educational and therapeutic. Take home your own hand-painted masterpiece!All skill levels welcomed.Non-alcoholic drinks\, beer and wine will be available for purchase with the American Legion Cicero Post 96.​ Small snack items will be available for free.Brought to you by Brushwood Center’s At Ease Program\, Veteran Art Tribe\, and the American Legion Cicero Post #96!​Registration is required. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/veterans-acrylic-paint-sip-nights-7/
LOCATION:American Legion Cicero Post 96\, 5820 W 35th St\, Cicero\, Illinois\, 60804
CATEGORIES:Art Class
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T122148
CREATED:20250206T215410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T170138Z
UID:10000260-1739970000-1740495600@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:Water(color) for the Soul: Music of Lake Michigan Pop-Up Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Water(color) for the Soul: Music of Lake Michigan\n\n\n\nPop-Up Exhibition \n\n\n\nCome enjoy the original culminating works of this residency at The Brushwood Gallery in a Pop-up Exhibition! These pieces of music\, that at first glance appear to be pieces of abstract art\, will be displayed at Brushwood Center accompanied by QR codes that will link to performances of the works by Black Moon and allow the general public to listen to the pieces as they were intended to be heard by the Veteran composers who wrote them.
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/watercolor-for-the-soul-music-of-lake-michigan-pop-up-exhibition/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T122148
CREATED:20241126T173520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T173532Z
UID:10000220-1739872800-1739878200@brushwoodcenter.org
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 media and objectives. \n\n\n\nParking is available outside of the building. Ask for the Veteran art program once in the building.  \n\n\n\nActivity Expectation: Indoor\, sitting\, cushions available Sensory Expectations: Indoor environment and forest landscape\, very little noise\, calming area\, natural area sounds Available Accommodations: No language interpretation available.Questions? Please contact Veterans Program Specialist\, Jessica Klinge at jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/art-impact-project-8/
LOCATION:​Mundelein Park & Recreation Community Center\, ​888 Dunbar Road\, Mundelein\, IL\, 60060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Class
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T122148
CREATED:20241111T235920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T151702Z
UID:10000211-1739527200-1739532600@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:Water(color) for the Soul: Music of Lake Michigan
DESCRIPTION:Water(color) for the Soul: Music of Lake Michigan\n\n\n\nReturning by popular demand\, Black Moon Trio guides Veterans from the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center and We Serve: Special Recreation Association for Central Lake County to create and perform their very own musical compositions. Using resources from Brushwood Center’s At Ease and Art Supply Exchange programs\, Veterans participate in a six-week graphic score and poetry composition residency culminating in the creation of 20 original pieces of music performed and recorded by professional musicians.Black Moon Trio is honored to again be joined by world-renowned botanical artist\, Heeyoung Kim and members of her Botanical Art Academy to showcase watercolor painting methods and techniques. Poet and creativity expert Kathryn Haydon also joins the team as her collection of poetry\, Unsalted Blue Sunrise: Poems of Lake Michigan\, provides the thematic framework for Veterans to compose works about their connections to our freshwater treasure as well as their connections to each other.This program has been generously funded by the National Endowment for the Arts’ Creative Forces initiative. \n\n\n\n\nregister
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/watercolor-for-the-soul-music-of-lake-michigan-6/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at
CATEGORIES:Music Class
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250207T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T122148
CREATED:20241111T235813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T151732Z
UID:10000210-1738922400-1738927800@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:Water(color) for the Soul: Music of Lake Michigan
DESCRIPTION:Water(color) for the Soul: Music of Lake Michigan\n\n\n\nReturning by popular demand\, Black Moon Trio guides Veterans from the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center and We Serve: Special Recreation Association for Central Lake County to create and perform their very own musical compositions. Using resources from Brushwood Center’s At Ease and Art Supply Exchange programs\, Veterans participate in a six-week graphic score and poetry composition residency culminating in the creation of 20 original pieces of music performed and recorded by professional musicians.Black Moon Trio is honored to again be joined by world-renowned botanical artist\, Heeyoung Kim and members of her Botanical Art Academy to showcase watercolor painting methods and techniques. Poet and creativity expert Kathryn Haydon also joins the team as her collection of poetry\, Unsalted Blue Sunrise: Poems of Lake Michigan\, provides the thematic framework for Veterans to compose works about their connections to our freshwater treasure as well as their connections to each other.This program has been generously funded by the National Endowment for the Arts’ Creative Forces initiative. \n\n\n\n\nregister
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/watercolor-for-the-soul-music-of-lake-michigan-5/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at
CATEGORIES:Music Class
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T122148
CREATED:20250115T003729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T003731Z
UID:10000252-1738866600-1738870200@brushwoodcenter.org
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-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250131T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T122148
CREATED:20241111T235608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T151819Z
UID:10000208-1738317600-1738323000@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:Water(color) for the Soul: Music of Lake Michigan
DESCRIPTION:Water(color) for the Soul: Music of Lake Michigan\n\n\n\nReturning by popular demand\, Black Moon Trio guides Veterans from the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center and We Serve: Special Recreation Association for Central Lake County to create and perform their very own musical compositions. Using resources from Brushwood Center’s At Ease and Art Supply Exchange programs\, Veterans participate in a six-week graphic score and poetry composition residency culminating in the creation of 20 original pieces of music performed and recorded by professional musicians.Black Moon Trio is honored to again be joined by world-renowned botanical artist\, Heeyoung Kim and members of her Botanical Art Academy to showcase watercolor painting methods and techniques. Poet and creativity expert Kathryn Haydon also joins the team as her collection of poetry\, Unsalted Blue Sunrise: Poems of Lake Michigan\, provides the thematic framework for Veterans to compose works about their connections to our freshwater treasure as well as their connections to each other.This program has been generously funded by the National Endowment for the Arts’ Creative Forces initiative. \n\n\n\n\nregister
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/watercolor-for-the-soul-music-of-lake-michigan-4/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at
CATEGORIES:Music Class
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250124T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T122148
CREATED:20241111T235457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T151834Z
UID:10000207-1737712800-1737718200@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:Water(color) for the Soul: Music of Lake Michigan
DESCRIPTION:Water(color) for the Soul: Music of Lake Michigan\n\n\n\nReturning by popular demand\, Black Moon Trio guides Veterans from the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center and We Serve: Special Recreation Association for Central Lake County to create and perform their very own musical compositions. Using resources from Brushwood Center’s At Ease and Art Supply Exchange programs\, Veterans participate in a six-week graphic score and poetry composition residency culminating in the creation of 20 original pieces of music performed and recorded by professional musicians.Black Moon Trio is honored to again be joined by world-renowned botanical artist\, Heeyoung Kim and members of her Botanical Art Academy to showcase watercolor painting methods and techniques. Poet and creativity expert Kathryn Haydon also joins the team as her collection of poetry\, Unsalted Blue Sunrise: Poems of Lake Michigan\, provides the thematic framework for Veterans to compose works about their connections to our freshwater treasure as well as their connections to each other.This program has been generously funded by the National Endowment for the Arts’ Creative Forces initiative. \n\n\n\n\nregister
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/watercolor-for-the-soul-music-of-lake-michigan-3/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at
CATEGORIES:Music Class
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T122148
CREATED:20241126T175815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T182015Z
UID:10000231-1737657000-1737662400@brushwoodcenter.org
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. Materials will be sent via Amazon\, you must register a week beforehand to receive materials. \n\n\n\nIf 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\n  \n\n\n\n\nREGIster
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/watercolor-painting-for-women-veterans-and-families-6/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250122T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250122T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T122148
CREATED:20241126T171753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T172127Z
UID:10000213-1737570600-1737579600@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:Veterans Acrylic Paint & Sip Nights
DESCRIPTION:Veterans Acrylic Paint & Sip Nights\n\n\n\nJoin us for a fun and relaxing acrylic paint event led by Veteran artists. ​This event promises to be both educational and therapeutic. Take home your own hand-painted masterpiece!All skill levels welcomed.Non-alcoholic drinks\, beer and wine will be available for purchase with the American Legion Cicero Post 96.​ Small snack items will be available for free.Brought to you by Brushwood Center’s At Ease Program\, Veteran Art Tribe\, and the American Legion Cicero Post #96!​Registration is required. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/veterans-acrylic-paint-sip-nights-6/
LOCATION:American Legion Cicero Post 96\, 5820 W 35th St\, Cicero\, Illinois\, 60804
CATEGORIES:Art Class
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250121T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T122148
CREATED:20241126T173347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T173404Z
UID:10000219-1737453600-1737459000@brushwoodcenter.org
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 media and objectives. \n\n\n\nParking is available outside of the building. Ask for the Veteran art program once in the building.  \n\n\n\nActivity Expectation: Indoor\, sitting\, cushions available Sensory Expectations: Indoor environment and forest landscape\, very little noise\, calming area\, natural area sounds Available Accommodations: No language interpretation available.Questions? Please contact Veterans Program Specialist\, Jessica Klinge at jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/art-impact-project-7/
LOCATION:​Mundelein Park & Recreation Community Center\, ​888 Dunbar Road\, Mundelein\, IL\, 60060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Class
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250117T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T122148
CREATED:20241111T235354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T151849Z
UID:10000206-1737108000-1737113400@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:Water(color) for the Soul: Music of Lake Michigan
DESCRIPTION:Water(color) for the Soul: Music of Lake Michigan\n\n\n\nReturning by popular demand\, Black Moon Trio guides Veterans from the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center and We Serve: Special Recreation Association for Central Lake County to create and perform their very own musical compositions. Using resources from Brushwood Center’s At Ease and Art Supply Exchange programs\, Veterans participate in a six-week graphic score and poetry composition residency culminating in the creation of 20 original pieces of music performed and recorded by professional musicians.Black Moon Trio is honored to again be joined by world-renowned botanical artist\, Heeyoung Kim and members of her Botanical Art Academy to showcase watercolor painting methods and techniques. Poet and creativity expert Kathryn Haydon also joins the team as her collection of poetry\, Unsalted Blue Sunrise: Poems of Lake Michigan\, provides the thematic framework for Veterans to compose works about their connections to our freshwater treasure as well as their connections to each other.This program has been generously funded by the National Endowment for the Arts’ Creative Forces initiative. \n\n\n\n\nregister
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/watercolor-for-the-soul-music-of-lake-michigan-2/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at
CATEGORIES:Music Class
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