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Virtual Event Virtual Event

June 26 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

Gabrielle Tufano

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Watercolor Painting for Women Veterans and Families

Develop 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!

Class taught by Gabrielle Tufano.
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Art materials will be mailed to your home. Materials will be sent via Amazon, you must register a week beforehand to receive materials.

If registering the day before or of the event, please have your own materials at home – watercolor paint, paper, pencil. 

Activity expectation is sitting.

Available Accommodations: No language interpretation available. Virtual Class.

 

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May 22 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

Gabrielle Tufano

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Watercolor Painting for Women Veterans and Families

Develop 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!

Class taught by Gabrielle Tufano.
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Art materials will be mailed to your home. Materials will be sent via Amazon, you must register a week beforehand to receive materials.

If registering the day before or of the event, please have your own materials at home – watercolor paint, paper, pencil. 

Activity expectation is sitting.

Available Accommodations: No language interpretation available. Virtual Class.

 

REGIster

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April 24 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

Gabrielle Tufano

View Organizer Website

Watercolor Painting for Women Veterans and Families

Develop 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!

Class taught by Gabrielle Tufano.
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Art materials will be mailed to your home. Materials will be sent via Amazon, you must register a week beforehand to receive materials.

If registering the day before or of the event, please have your own materials at home – watercolor paint, paper, pencil. 

Activity expectation is sitting.

Available Accommodations: No language interpretation available. Virtual Class.

 

REGIster

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March 27 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

Gabrielle Tufano

View Organizer Website

Watercolor Painting for Women Veterans and Families

Develop 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!

Class taught by Gabrielle Tufano.
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Art materials will be mailed to your home. Materials will be sent via Amazon, you must register a week beforehand to receive materials.

If registering the day before or of the event, please have your own materials at home – watercolor paint, paper, pencil. 

Activity expectation is sitting.

Available Accommodations: No language interpretation available. Virtual Class.

 

REGIster

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February 27 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

Gabrielle Tufano

View Organizer Website

Watercolor Painting for Women Veterans and Families

Develop 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!

Class 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.

If registering the day before or of the event, please have your own materials at home – watercolor paint, paper, pencil. 

Activity expectation is sitting.

Available Accommodations: No language interpretation available. Virtual Class.

 

REGIster

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January 23 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

Gabrielle Tufano

View Organizer Website

Watercolor Painting for Women Veterans and Families

Develop 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!

Class 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.

If registering the day before or of the event, please have your own materials at home – watercolor paint, paper, pencil. 

Activity expectation is sitting.

Available Accommodations: No language interpretation available. Virtual Class.

 

REGIster

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October 26, 2024 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

Veteran Art Tribe

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Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods

21850 N. Riverwoods Rd.
Riverwoods, IL 60015 United States + Google Map
224.633.2424

Nature Photography for Veterans and Families

Learn 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.

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Meet at Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods

Activity Expectation: Outdoors with walking trails. Please wear comfortable shoes. 

Sensory Expectations: Outdoors

Available Accommodations: No language interpretation available. 

No food will be served. ​Registration required.

For questions and accessibility and mobility concerns, contact Veterans Programs Specialist Jessica Klinge at: jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org.

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October 6, 2024 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

Veteran Art Tribe

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Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods

21850 N. Riverwoods Rd.
Riverwoods, IL 60015 United States + Google Map
224.633.2424

Group Ukulele Music Lesson for Veterans and Families

Learn 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!

The program is intended for ages 7 and above.

After the class, enjoy a beautiful walk in Ryerson Woods.

Ukulele Lessons | 2pm – 3:30pm

Nature Walk | 3:30pm – 5pm

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December 10, 2024 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

Home Emergency Planning for the Military Community


Learn 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.

Session Topic – December 10: Weatherization and Energy Efficiency

This event is virtual. The link will be emailed to you upon registration.

For questions, accessibility or mobility concerns, please contact Veterans Program Specialist, Jessica Klinge at jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org.

Register Here

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December 3, 2024 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

Home Emergency Planning for the Military Community


Learn 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.

Session Topic – December 3: Snowstorms and Tornadoes

This event is virtual. The link will be emailed to you upon registration.

For questions, accessibility or mobility concerns, please contact Veterans Program Specialist, Jessica Klinge at jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org.

Register Here

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Schedule of Remaining Events (all events take place between 6:30pm – 7:30pm)

  • December 10, 2024 – Weatherization and Energy Efficiency

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