Hello, Friends.
We had a great taste of March weather this week. Wednesday was a showcase of all that Indiana weather could offer in one day. We started warm. Winds blew. Rain fell. Roads flooded. Limbs fell.
Maker Spaces
Our public libraries have maker spaces. A maker space is a workshop where you can use equipment and machines to make projects.
- Fab Lab (fabrication laboratory): workshop that has the equipment to produce small runs or batches of products or to create prototypes.
- Tech Shop: access to technical equipment including computers, printers, sound room
- Hacker Space: computers and technology meeting space
- Maker Space: supplies for making project
Ignite Studio, Hamilton Southeastern Library
Here is a sample You Tube of a project from the Maker Space.
Digital Media Lab, Carmel Clay Library
Natural Wonders
- National Cherry Blossom Festival: enjoy the virtual Cherry Blossom Festival.
- Spring Equinox: March 20 we have equal hours of day and night. From here on out, we our daylight hours are longer than are night hours.
March Madness
Here are some fun basketball sites to visit both virtually and in person.
COVID-19
As we are getting vaccinated, take the time to enroll in V-Safe after vaccination health checker. This app helps the CDC compile information about people's response to the vaccinations including side effects. Depending on how you answer, you may get a follow up health check from
Stories and More: Monday, 10:30-11:00 A.M.
We learned about St. Patrick's Day and made beautiful rainbows. This was a perfect project to brighten a rainy Monday.
March 22: Jack and the Beanstalk is a favorite fairytale. Grow three magic beans: pick up your kit from Carolyn’s porch.
American Sign Language: Monday, 5:30-6:30 P.M.
We practiced our questioning signs and carrying on conversations with each other using our vocabulary. Each week we expand what we learn and we are beginning to notice that we are slowly (very slowly) replacing our spoken language.
March 22:
International Bible Study: Tuesday, 9:30-10:30 A.M
We wrapped up Luke 6. Luke wraps up this chapter with the Jesus teaching about builders. Jesus asks the people why they call on him when they are in trouble for not following his advice. Jesus uses the analogy of a builder. Talked about what is the "house" and decided that it is faith (and hope). We talked about what "bricks" are part of the construction: compassion, forgiveness, patience, charity, kindness. We talked about what shakes our faith (and our life): COVID, broken relationships, fear. Then we wondered what that rock was: the love and grace of God keeps our foundation secure.
March 23: Luke 7 begins with the story of the healing of a centurion's son. How does this powerful Roman military leader treat Jesus? How does Jesus answer him?
International Friends: Tuesday, 10:30 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
We prepared for St. Patrick's Day by making our corned beef and cabbage. We tested a new soda bread recipe. The result was delicious (at my home).
March 23: Let's start by talking about March Madness. Even if you aren't a basketball fan, you can get into the spirit of the game. Learn more about this favorite Hoosier past time. We know the conversation will grow from there...
Book Club: Wednesday, 10:00-11:00
We took care of housekeeping for this meeting. We began talking about our background with the book and our wishes for our conversations. We decided that this would be an unstructured, free flowing style of discussion and conversation rather than a group that reads and answers study questions and reports.
March 24: We will talk about chapters one and two. Bring questions or ideas about these chapters.
Afternoon Conversation: Wednesday, 4:30-6:00 P.M.
We met and had some nice conversations. It is always good to talk about what is on your mind. This small group of Friends is a great place to meet.
March 24: Will we work on Excel? Who knows? We will have some great side conversations!
English Classes: Thursdays, 9:30-12:00
We are glad to welcome people to our classes as we continue to Zoom. Join us and refine your skills.
March 25: Classes continue.
End of the Week Conversation: Friday, 10:30-12:00.
Conversation started with politics and rolled on to talk about leadership and sharing about leaders and bosses. We started a little later in the day (the third Friday has a previous engagement until 11:00) but that didn't stop us from our conversation.
March 25: Join us. We still need to share our teacher stories.
brighten: make happy cheerful
housekeeping: planning
from here on out: beginning now and continuing into the future
limbs: large tree branches
showcase: demonstration
taste of: a sample
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