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McLean County Association for Home & Community Education
OUR 92ND YEAR!
CONGRATULATIONS, McLEAN COUNTY HCE ON
91 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
(TRIPS & TOURS Information
BELOW Workshops INFO)
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Questions about program activities may be directed to:
Cultural Enrichment Activities- Carmen S. 309-379-3141
Read & Share Activities – LaVonne C. 309-825-6558
Fall & Spring Trip/Tours- Mary Ellen G. 309-663-1689
Workshops & Classes- Karen H. 309-724-8461
Program Lessons- Leatha P. 309-452-9164
General Information- Kathryn M. 309-473-2283
Membership Info- Pat P. 309-728-2118
Community Outreach- - Jean B. 309-262-5173
Lori S. 309-378-3451
Ewing Scholarship & Esposito Scholarship–
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HCE 2009-2010
WORKSHOPS, CLASSES,
EVENTS DETAILS
All events open to the public;
follow directions for each individual event
Updated 02.01.10
MOST WORKSHOPS ARE HELD AT THE McLEAN COUNTY EXTENSION UNIT OFFICE
402 N. HERSHEY RD., BLOOMINGTON, IL 309-663-8306
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February 12, 2010 (Friday) 1-5 pm WORKSHOP
“CANDY MAKING” Class fee: Members- $10; non-member-$12
Learn to work with chocolate and other great candy ideas
All supplies included.
Contact: Carmen S. 309-379-3141 for reservations
February 15, 2010 (Monday) 2:00-3:30 pm Ext. Office
READ AND SHARE –
Book- Riding the Bus With My Sister by Rachel Simon
More details: LaVonne C. 309-825-6558
March 5, 2010 (Friday) 1:00-4:30 pm Linus/Comfort Blanket WORKSHOP
Rescheduled workshop from Jan 8 that was cancelled due to weather.
We will enjoy the fun of working together making Linus/comfort blankets and Quilt-as-you-go quilts for Hospitals, nursing home and families in need. If you have flannel or fleece you want to donate to make blankets with, please bring with you. Donations of supplies are appreciated.
Supplies needed:
For no-sew fleece blanket: fleece is usually 50-60 inches wide. Get 1 ½ yards to 4 yards or size you think will make a nice blanket.
For the Reversible Quilt as you go, supplies are: 3 yards of print flannel and 2 yards of plain flannel. This will make a 40 X60 inch flannel quilt.
Other Supplies:
Sewing machine optional to bring. Sewing machines will be available at the workshop.
Please bring your own scissor and a ruler.
Contact: Carmen S. 309-379-3141
March 12, 2010 (Friday) 1-5 pm WORKSHOP Extension Auditorium
“Basket Weaving 2” - Extension Auditorium
Back by popular demand- Learn to make an Easter Basket
Class Fee: Member-$15; Non-member-$17
Will include all supplies except:
Scissors to cut reed, screw driver, bath towel
Call Eileen N. at 309-722-3796 to RSVP
April 16, 2010 –(Friday) 9am-12noon – Extension Auditorium
“Jewelry Making”
Supplies needed: please bring only crystals or glass beads in color of your choice. Be sure you have enough to go around your wrist.
Class fee: $10.00-HCE members; non-HCE members - $12
(class fee is charged for additional supplies)
Teacher- Barb Erdman
April 19, 2010 (Monday) 2:00-3:30 pm Ext. Office
READ AND SHARE - Book to be decided
More details: LaVonne C. 309-825-6558
May 14, 2010 (Friday) 1-5 pm – WORKSHOP
“Wheat Weaving” Extension Auditorium
Class Fee: Member-$8; Non-member-$10
Teachers, Erma and Anna Marie
All supplies needed provided EXCEPT bring your scissors!
June 11, 2010 1-5 pm WORKSHOP
“Learn to Paint” Extension Auditorium
Art teacher, Pam Raphke will be our instructor
(More details to be announced)
June 21, 2010 (Monday) 2:00-3:30 pm Ext. Office
READ AND SHARE - Book to be decided
More details: LaVonne C. 309-825-6558
TRIPS & TOURS 2009
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Articles about previous trips and Programs BELOW Upcoming Trip Details
For more TRIP/TOUR INFORMATION or to give ideas of future trips/tours CONTACT:
2009-2010 HCE Special Activities Chairmen
Mary Ellen Gottselig – 309-663-1689 or in
Lexington area Connie Lindenbaum – 309-365-8420
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McLean County HCE
McLean County Association for Home and Community Education
CHICAGO FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW
TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2010
Inspirational...Educational...Motivational... these words describe
the Chicago Flower & Garden Show, March 6-14 at Navy Pier in 2010. Theme
gardens will showcase the collaboration of the leading designers and builders
with several of Chicago's acclaimed theaters in keeping with the 2010 show
theme: "Cultivating Great Performances."
There will be FREE educational seminars (which broke attendance records in
2009!)...interactive gardening workshops... Garden Gourmet cooking
demonstrations...inspirational Tablescapes...the Children's Activity Garden...and much more! Also there is the popular vendor "Marketplace"
filled with fantastic products and services. And be sure to check out the
"What's New" link for updates on new show features.
The 2010 Chicago Flower & Garden Show is sponsored by BELGARD, and
supported by the City of Chicago, Navy Pier, the Chicago Convention &
Tourism Bureau and the Mayor's Office of Special Events. Visit their website
for the latest show information, news and updates of what you will see at http://www.chicagoflower.com.
Details of March 9, 2010 Spring Tour:
Tour includes; Deluxe Motor coach Transportation and admission to the Chicago Flower & Garden Show. Lunch will not be included in the ticket price, however you will be free to choose from a variety of available eating establishments ranging from upscale restaurants to food court fare. Trip/Tour Cost: HCE Members: $57.00 Non-Members $62.00
Bus loading starts at 7:00 am.
Bus will leave Extension South Parking lot at 7:30 am.
Bus returns to Bloomington approximately 7:00 pm
For more details or to make your reservation: call Mary Ellen Gottselig at 663-1689, or email Connie Lindenbaum at jclind@a5.com
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UPDATED: 02.01.10
***Extension Articles About HCE Programs/Trips***
March, 2009
McLEAN COUNTY HCE ATTEND 2009 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The Illinois Association for Home & Community Education Conference met March 3-5 at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield. The theme was “Happy Birthday, President Lincoln and IAHCE” as we celebrated President Lincoln’s 200th birthday and IAHCE’s 85th birthday.
Fifteen women from McLean County attended. It was 2 ½ days spent learning through the many workshops offered, enjoying wonderful entertainment, greeting old friends and making new ones, and decision making at the business meeting.
There was a large variety of Share Shops that we could attend. Some of those attended were Illinois State Parks, Composting From A-Z, Preserving Family History Materials, Women’s Heart Health, Camp Butler National Cemetery, Lasagna Gardening, and Heart Healthy Seafood.
At Tuesday lunch, there was an excellent portrayal of Elizabeth Keckley by Kathryn Harris. As Elizabeth, she told how she had been a slave and bought her freedom and ended up in Washington D. C. as a friend, confidante and seamstress of Mary Todd Lincoln. During lunch Wednesday, the “Seven & Senators” Singers from Springfield High School entertained. Ken Bradbury was back again this year, entertaining us at the Elsie Mies Banquet with his piano playing and wit as much as last year.
During the business meeting the IAHCE Chorus sang. This chorus is formed at the conference for those who enjoy singing which included four ladies from McLean County. We also had a winner in the Cultural Enrichment Contest. Jane Callahan of Dry Grove Unit won “Best of Show” in photography with her picture “Ripples in the Water.” It’s beautiful!
There was opportunity to view all the items that were made for the Cultural Enrichment Contest, participate in the Silent Auction, play bingo, make something at the Make and Take Workshops. It was a busy, enjoyable conference, including the “hang out” time in a room at the end of the evening.
Those of us who went encourage you to participate in the Conference when it is held here in Bloomington, March 23-25, 2010.
Sheila Wells, Public Relations
CRUISING DOWN THE RIVER WITH HCE
October, 2008
McLean County Association for Home & Community Education members and friends enjoyed their October cruise on the Mississippi River aboard the Celebration Belle.
A group of 43 boarded this 800 passenger excursion riverboat in Moline on a sunny, windy day for a delightful four hour cruise with lots of good food, a band that played old time music, and a great view of the sights along the river.
Some people stayed inside and enjoyed the music and visiting, while others ate and then spent time on deck. Even though it was very windy, we watched barges pass and saw many birds, including bald eagles. The riverboat passed through two locks, and we watched bridges open so the boat could go through, and spent some time in the Pilot House, too.
We disembarked in Muscatine, Iowa under cloudy, windy conditions and were grateful the warm bus was there to bring us back to Bloomington.
Sheila Wells, Public Relations
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