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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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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/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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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-6/
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 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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LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T151849Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T194309Z
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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-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250110T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T111755
CREATED:20241111T235235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T151904Z
UID:10000205-1736503200-1736508600@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/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at
CATEGORIES:Music Class
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250223T150000
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CREATED:20241216T162550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T202910Z
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SUMMARY:Singularity is a Forest
DESCRIPTION:Singularity is a Forest\n\n\n\nSingularity is a Forest is an exhibition of photography and poetry by Mexico City artist Álvaro Alejandro López. \n\n\n\nHe describes his series: “In our different languages the trees are mainly a generic symbol. However\, if we contemplate them closely\, we will find in them the diverse and the singular.This series is an aesthetic approach to the features and scars that give life to the individuality of each tree.” \n\n\n\nThe exhibition is open to the public during regular operating hours at Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods. Join us on Saturday\, January 25th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm for a reception and program about the exhibition and its themes.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for the reception
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/singularity-is-a-forest/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241220T190000
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SUMMARY:Happy Holidays with the Irving Sisters Concert
DESCRIPTION:Audiences will find “everything’s better in threes” when The Irving Sisters take the stage\, singing popular holiday tunes at Brushwood Center this December!  \n\n\n\nJoin us on December 20 for two special holiday performances including a family-friendly sing-a-long at 4pm and a traditional performance at 6pm. Both performances will be accompanied by a complimentary Make-Your-Own Hot Chocolate Bar! \n\n\n\nThe Irving Sisters are committed to connecting with audience members and one another through the undeniably universal gift of music. Together\, they blend into an easy trio sound evoking the sister trios of bygone days. \n\n\n\n\nGET Your tickets for THE CONCERT
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/happy-holidays-with-the-irving-sisters-concert/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241220T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241220T170000
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SUMMARY:Happy Holidays with the Irving Sisters: Family Sing-along
DESCRIPTION:Audiences will find “everything’s better in threes” when The Irving Sisters take the stage\, singing popular holiday tunes at Brushwood Center this December!  \n\n\n\nJoin us on December 20 for two special holiday performances including a family-friendly sing-a-long at 4pm and a traditional performance at 6pm. Both performances will be accompanied by a complimentary Make-Your-Own Hot Chocolate Bar! \n\n\n\nThe Irving Sisters are committed to connecting with audience members and one another through the undeniably universal gift of music. Together\, they blend into an easy trio sound evoking the sister trios of bygone days. \n\n\n\n\nGET Your tickets for THE FAMILY SING-Along
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/happy-holidays-with-the-irving-sisters-family-sing-along/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T111755
CREATED:20240913T142933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T144222Z
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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-5/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241218T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T111755
CREATED:20240910T155904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T172159Z
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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 and Artist\, Ramona Pozek. ​This event promises to be both educational and therapeutic. Leave with a hand painted masterpiece that you will be able to take home with you!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-3/
LOCATION:American Legion Cicero Post 96\, 5820 W 35th St\, Cicero\, Illinois\, 60804
CATEGORIES:Art Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241217T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T111755
CREATED:20240913T181549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T181551Z
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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-6/
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:20241212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T111755
CREATED:20240913T151146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T151147Z
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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-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T111755
CREATED:20240913T151948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T203252Z
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SUMMARY:Home Emergency Planning for the Military Community
DESCRIPTION:Home Emergency Planning for the Military Community\n\n\n\nLearn more about how to keep yourself\, your family\, and community safe and healthy. These six sessions will cover emergency home ready plans\, resources for flooding\, making your home more energy efficient\, healthy and sustainable food\, how indoor and outdoor environment impact your health\, and tips to handle extreme weather. \n\n\n\nSession Topic – December 10: Weatherization and Energy Efficiency \n\n\n\nThis event is virtual. The link will be emailed to you upon registration. \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 Here
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/healthy-home-healthy-you-5/
CATEGORIES:Lecture Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T111755
CREATED:20241024T203021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T170047Z
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SUMMARY:Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market
DESCRIPTION:Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market (In-Person)\n\n\n\nSaturday\, December 7\, 10 am- 5 pmSunday\, December 8\, 12 pm- 5pm \n\n\n\nSupport the local arts community this Holiday Season at Brushwood Center’s Eighth Annual Nature-InspiredHoliday Art Market! You’ll find unique art\, handmade gifts\, cards\, prints\, and more from over 50 talented localartists\, makers\, and small-scale producers. Come out and share in community\, art\, and nature at this very popularannual gathering of holiday cheer! \n\n\n\n(Don’t miss the online sale November 30 – December 6!) \n\n\n\n\nPreview the Market now
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/nature-inspired-holiday-art-market/2024-12-08/
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:20241207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T111755
CREATED:20241024T203021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T170047Z
UID:10000197-1733565600-1733590800@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market
DESCRIPTION:Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market (In-Person)\n\n\n\nSaturday\, December 7\, 10 am- 5 pmSunday\, December 8\, 12 pm- 5pm \n\n\n\nSupport the local arts community this Holiday Season at Brushwood Center’s Eighth Annual Nature-InspiredHoliday Art Market! You’ll find unique art\, handmade gifts\, cards\, prints\, and more from over 50 talented localartists\, makers\, and small-scale producers. Come out and share in community\, art\, and nature at this very popularannual gathering of holiday cheer! \n\n\n\n(Don’t miss the online sale November 30 – December 6!) \n\n\n\n\nPreview the Market now
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/nature-inspired-holiday-art-market/2024-12-07/
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:20241203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T111755
CREATED:20240913T151934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T203118Z
UID:10000178-1733250600-1733254200@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:Home Emergency Planning for the Military Community
DESCRIPTION:Home Emergency Planning for the Military Community\n\n\n\nLearn more about how to keep yourself\, your family\, and community safe and healthy. These six sessions will cover emergency home ready plans\, resources for flooding\, making your home more energy efficient\, healthy and sustainable food\, how indoor and outdoor environment impact your health\, and tips to handle extreme weather. \n\n\n\nSession Topic – December 3: Snowstorms and Tornadoes \n\n\n\nThis event is virtual. The link will be emailed to you upon registration. \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 Here\n\n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nSchedule of Remaining Events (all events take place between 6:30pm – 7:30pm) \n\n\n\n\nDecember 10\, 2024 – Weatherization and Energy Efficiency
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/healthy-home-healthy-you-4/
CATEGORIES:Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T111755
CREATED:20241024T204704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241130T151013Z
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SUMMARY:Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market: The Online Sale
DESCRIPTION:Nature-Inspired Holiday Online Art Market \n\n\n\nYou don’t have to wait for the in-person Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market (December 7 & 8) to share in community\, art\, and nature! Shop online from November 30 – December 6. \n\n\n\nSupport the local arts community this Holiday Season at Brushwood Center’s Eighth Annual Nature-InspiredHoliday Art Market. You’ll find unique art\, handmade gifts\, cards\, prints\, and more from over 50 talented local artists\, makers\, and small-scale producers.  \n\n\n\nThe Online Market will open on November 30. \n\n\n\n\nShop the market Now
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/nature-inspired-holiday-art-market-the-online-sale-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T111755
CREATED:20240913T142738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T144114Z
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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-4/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T111755
CREATED:20241028T211938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T211939Z
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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 and Artist\, Ramona Pozek. ​This event promises to be both educational and therapeutic. Leave with a hand painted masterpiece that you will be able to take home with you!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-5/
LOCATION:American Legion Cicero Post 96\, 5820 W 35th St\, Cicero\, Illinois\, 60804
CATEGORIES:Art Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T111755
CREATED:20240913T151625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T023025Z
UID:10000177-1732041000-1732044600@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:Home Emergency Planning for the Military Community
DESCRIPTION:Home Emergency Planning for the Military Community\n\n\n\nLearn more about how to keep yourself\, your family\, and community safe and healthy. These six sessions will cover emergency home ready plans\, resources for flooding\, making your home more energy efficient\, healthy and sustainable food\, how indoor and outdoor environment impact your health\, and tips to handle extreme weather. \n\n\n\nSession Topic – November 19: Indoor and Outdoor Air Quality \n\n\n\nThis event is virtual. The link will be emailed to you upon registration. \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 Here\n\n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nSchedule of Remaining Events (all events take place between 6:30pm – 7:30pm) \n\n\n\n\nDecember 3 – Snowstorms and Tornadoes\n\n\n\nDecember 10 – Weatherization and Energy Efficiency
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/healthy-home-healthy-you-3/
CATEGORIES:Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T111755
CREATED:20240809T015916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T181116Z
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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-5/
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:20241114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T111755
CREATED:20240913T150850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T150852Z
UID:10000187-1731609000-1731614400@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-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T213000
DTSTAMP:20260412T111755
CREATED:20240913T185135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T185633Z
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SUMMARY:BASE: Create & Sip - Wreath Making
DESCRIPTION:BASE: Create & Sip – Wreath Making \n\n\n\nAs you craft away\, enjoy the company of fellow art enthusiasts in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere while listening to a craft-themed musical soundtrack. Feel free to bring your favorite beverage (alcohol is allowed for those 21 and up) and some snacks to enjoy as you immerse yourself in the creative process. At the end of the class\, you’ll leave with your own handmade wreath. Plus\, you’ll take home newfound skills and inspiration to continue your crafting journey beyond the class.  \n\n\n\nWe will be using materials and supplies from BASE: Brushwood Art Supply Exchange that will include a mix of new materials alongside the repurposed and reimagined. Everyone’s project will be unique\, and creativity is highly encouraged. We will have a variety of objects available to use for your wreath\, but if you have something of your own you would like to bring and try to incorporate into your artwork\, you are welcome to bring it!  \n\n\n\nCreate & Sip classes are fun\, easy going events.  Bring some friends\, some snacks and bring your imagination!  No Experience necessary\, all skill levels welcome. Each person’s project will be unique – creativity is highly encouraged! We will be working with materials and tools from BASE\, our Creative Reuse Center\, which will include a combination of reclaimed\, repurposed\, and new materials. $20/person. Registration Required. BYOB.  \n\n\n\n_ \n\n\n\n\nregister\n\n\n\n\nBrushwood Center at Ryerson Woods is committed to enabling the participation and enjoyment of our programming and events for all visitors. At Brushwood Center\, you will have open access to accessible parking and entrance to the house\, a gender neutral bathroom\, and changing tables. \n\n\n\nIf you require certain accommodations in order to observe or attend our events\, or have questions regarding accessibility of our facilities\, please contact our Manager of Public Programs and Communications\, Parker Nelson\, at pnelson@brushwoodcenter.org or at (224) 633-2424 ext. 1. \n\n\n\nProgramming and events at Brushwood Center is available to everyone\, including but not limited to age\, disability\, gender\, marital status\, national origin\, race\, religion\, and sexual orientation.
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/base-create-sip-wreath-making/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T111755
CREATED:20240913T150208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T202856Z
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SUMMARY:Home Emergency Planning for the Military Community
DESCRIPTION:Home Emergency Planning for the Military Community\n\n\n\nLearn more about how to keep yourself\, your family\, and community safe and healthy. These six sessions will cover emergency home ready plans\, resources for flooding\, making your home more energy efficient\, healthy and sustainable food\, how indoor and outdoor environment impact your health\, and tips to handle extreme weather. \n\n\n\nSession Topic – November 12: Flooding Prevention \n\n\n\nThis event is virtual. The link will be emailed to you upon registration. \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 Here\n\n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nSchedule of Remaining Events (all events take place between 6:30pm – 7:30pm) \n\n\n\n\nNovember 19 – Indoor and Outdoor Air Quality\n\n\n\nDecember 3 – Healthy Food\n\n\n\nDecember 10 – Weatherization and Energy Efficiency
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/healthy-home-healthy-you-2/
CATEGORIES:Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T111755
CREATED:20240913T142339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T143932Z
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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-3/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241105T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241105T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T111755
CREATED:20240913T150123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T151908Z
UID:10000175-1730831400-1730835000@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:Healthy Home\, Healthy You
DESCRIPTION:Healthy Home\, Healthy You\n\n\n\nLearn more about how to keep yourself\, your family\, and community safe and healthy. These six sessions will cover emergency home ready plans\, resources for flooding\, making your home more energy efficient\, healthy and sustainable food\, how indoor and outdoor environment impact your health\, and tips to handle extreme weather. \n\n\n\nSession Topic – November 5: Home Emergency Checklist \n\n\n\nThis event is virtual. The link will be emailed to you upon registration. \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 Here\n\n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nSchedule of Remaining Events (all events take place between 6:30pm – 7:30pm) \n\n\n\n\nNovember 12 – Flooding Prevention\n\n\n\nNovember 19 – Indoor and Outdoor Air Quality\n\n\n\nDecember 3 – Healthy Food\n\n\n\nDecember 10 – Weatherization and Energy Efficiency
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/healthy-home-healthy-you/
CATEGORIES:Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241103T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241103T150000
DTSTAMP:20260412T111755
CREATED:20241021T202405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T141949Z
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SUMMARY:At Ease in Nature: Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:At Ease in Nature: Opening Reception\n\n\n\nJoin us to celebrate the healing power of nature and the arts. At Ease in Nature features artwork created during our 2024 At Ease programs\, as well as work inspired by experiences in nature from members of the Military Community.  \n\n\n\nStarted in 2015\, Brushwood’s At Ease: Art and Wellness for Veterans initiative offers programs for Veterans\, Service Members\, and their families designed to empower wellbeing through nature-based art\, music\, and photography workshops. At Ease helps build skills in creative expression and provides Veterans with access to mental health support.  \n\n\n\nThis exhibition will open with a reception and panel discussion on November 3\, at 1 pm.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for the Opening
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/at-ease-in-nature-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241103T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241201T235959
DTSTAMP:20260412T111755
CREATED:20240829T203748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T164852Z
UID:10000164-1730592000-1733097599@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:At Ease In Nature
DESCRIPTION:At Ease In Nature\n\n\n\nJoin us to celebrate the healing power of nature and the arts. At Ease in Nature features artwork created during our 2024 At Ease programs\, as well as work inspired by experiences in nature from members of the Military Community. \n\n\n\nStarted in 2015\, Brushwood’s At Ease: Art and Wellness for Veterans initiative offers programs for Veterans\, Service Members\, and their families designed to empower wellbeing through nature-based art\, music\, and photography workshops. At Ease helps build skills in creative expression and provides Veterans with access to mental health support. \n\n\n\nThis exhibition will open with a reception and panel discussion on November 3\, at 1 pm.
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/at-ease-in-nature/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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