The Center Charlottesville

Apply for Pop Up Art Show

Saturday, March 25, 2023 | 12:01am-11:59pm

Application for Pop Up Art Show, Applications Due April 3 by 4:00 pm

The Center will be hosting the Pop-Up Art Show full of exhibits by artists and artisans who must be 18 years old and up. Please click here or on the link below to fill out the application to be in the August 5, 9am-2pm Pop-Up Art Show. If accepted, applicants will be contacted three months prior to the event. Completing the application and submitting images will not guarantee an exhibit.

Applications are Due April 3 by 4:00 pm.

APPLY HERE: Exhibit Application for Pop-Up Art Show at The Center (office.com)

GUIDELINES HERE:

Guidelines for Pop-Up Art Show Exhibit Submissions

The deadline for submissions is Monday, April 3, 2023.

Exhibitors who are accepted will be contacted three months prior to the event and must accept in person or by email: thecenteratbelvedereart@gmail.com

The Pop-Up Art Show will be held in Auditorium A, at The Center at Belvedere, on Saturday, August 5, 2023 from 9:00 am-2:00 pm.

Exhibitors must be 18 years of age or older.
All items must be the creation of the artist and not massed produced. No commercial vendors will be accepted.
No items that may be deemed pornographic, offensive, or violent will be allowed. The Center reserves the right to refuse any items that fail to comply with the organization’s vision and mission.
There is no cost for the exhibit space, but a 15% commission applies to all sales. The exhibitor will be given sales slips to complete and hand to the purchaser to take to the Welcome Desk for payment processing. A check will be mailed to the artist within two weeks of the exhibit.
Exhibitors must be present for the entire Pop-Up show or secure coverage.
For setup, exhibitors will be allowed into the building one hour before the event and must exit the space at the end of the event in a timely manner.
Exhibitors must do their own unpacking, setup, and takedown.
Each exhibitor will be assigned a space and table at the discretion of the event committee. Artists cannot choose the location of their table. The tables are 8ft long and may be shared depending on size and number of pieces.
For larger items that must sit on the floor, please bring a blanket or soft floor covering to prevent damage to the facility.

All applications will be accepted and retained for present and future events

For More Information or Questions, Please email liz@thecentercville.org or olivia@thecentercville.org for assistance.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Landscape Oils with Katie

Saturday, March 25, 2023 | 9:00am-12:00pm

Saturdays, March 4-25, 9-12 pm (4 week series)

This class is for both beginners and intermediate oil painters. Artist Katie Hutter will help you learn how to mix color, create shadowing and more. Prime Members free, Standard members $15, Guests $30.

Materials needed:

Oil Paint set with warm and cool primaries Van Gogh Starter Oil Set
Set of Brushes that include a variety of brush types (including flats, filberts, rounds, fan brushes, and angled/dagger brushes) Paint Brush Set.
Paint Thinner/Turpenoid/Gamsol with a lidded container
Linseed Oil and/or Windsor Newton Liquin® - Windsor Newton Liquin
Palette for paint either palette paper, glass panel, plastic plate, or plexiglass panel
Canvases (at least one per class), or wood panels (like primed masonite) or canvas sheets (sizes are up to the member)
Paper towels

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Sorry, this event has sold out!

Felted Flower Lapel Pin

Saturday, March 25, 2023 | 10:00am-1:00pm

Needle felt a one-of-a-kind, floral lapel or scarf pin to embellish your spring wardrobe! Join felt artist, Donna Westermann (formerly Markey), to create your favorite spring blossom! No prior felting experience required, just your creative curiosity. Bring along a picture of the flower you wish to create or the scarf or jacket you wish to adorn. Prime members free, Standard members, $10, Guests $15. Materials fee $12, payable to instructor at time of class.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 4

Music in The Atrium - Lee Martin

Saturday, March 25, 2023 | 11:00am-12:00pm

Lee will be singing some of his favorites from the 60s to 80s. With 50 years of practice, you wont want to miss this performance!

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Italian Grammar II with AnnaMaria (March)

Monday, March 27, 2023 | 9:30am-11:00am

Mondays, March 6 - April 17, 9:30-11am (6weeks, skipping April 3)

Native Italian and beloved instructor AnnaMaria Bakalian is back, this time to teach an engaging class focusing on Italian grammar. Suitable for intermediate students, learn about how to use the present tense, and the proper articles to read, write, and speak the language at a basic, effective level. Prime members free, Standard Members 25.00 Guests 40.00.

Note: If you are interested in this class but have not taken the previous grammar class offered, please contact AnnaMaria - torreorsaia@aol.com before registering to determine if this class is suitable for you.Materials fee $10.00, payable to instructor at first class for those new to the grammar class series.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Contact: torreorsaia@aol.com

Seats available: 4

Library Resources You Need to Know

Monday, March 27, 2023 | 1:00pm-2:30pm

Join Evan Stankovics, Adult Programming Librarian at the Northside Library, for a discussion about JMRL's amazing free resources and services. We'll cover everything from downloading eBooks and audiobooks to streaming thousands of films on demand. The modern Library is far more than just physical books - come see for yourself and be sure to bring your questions!

Online Resources Available:

Libby offers eBooks, downloadable audiobooks, and digital magazines through the Libby app or website. Log in with your JMRL library card to see all of the great offerings. E-books can be downloaded for up to three week to your Kindle.

Kanopy showcases more than 30,000 films, including award-winning documentaries, rare and hard-to-find titles, film festival favorites, indie and classic films, and world cinema. Free account signup required using your library card.

Ancestry Library Edition (in library use only) Portal for Ancestry.com's popular collection of more than 7,000 databases and 200 billion images, including immigration records, censuses, vital records, family histories, court and legal documents, directories, photos and maps.

MasterFILE Complete (EBSCO) -Provides full text periodicals covering an extensive range of subject areas including business, health, education, fitness, sports and leisure, personal finance, general science, multicultural issues, DIY and fashion.

Universal Class - Provides access to online courses in over 30 subject areas, many of which offer continuing education units (CEUs). More than 500 courses are available, and all are designed and led by professional instructors to build deeper understanding and mastery of subject matter.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Wet Felting with Ann

Monday, March 27, 2023 | 1:00pm-4:00pm

Mondays, March 20-April 3, 1-4pm (3 weeks)

Using beautiful colored wool roving and a simple process using warm water, soap, and agitation with your hands and/or a rolling pin, you will create gorgeous felt. When dry, your felt will be hand sewn to create a small bag with a button closure. Prime Members free, Standard Members $30, Guests $40. Materials fee $30, payable to instructor at time of class.

New policy: If you cannot make this class, please let us know. If you do not cancel at least 7 days in advance, the materials fee will be charged to you. Our artists work hard to keep their materials fees affordable, and they need to purchase supplies in advance. When people do not show, they are often unable to recoup these costs. Thank you for understanding.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Sorry, this event has sold out!

Monotype Printing with Ann Cheeks (March)

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | 10:00am-12:30pm

Tuesdays, March 7-28, 10:00-12:30pm (4 weeks)

Monotypes are a simple way to create painterly, one of a kind prints with a soft, loose result. Colored pencil or pastel can be added to enhance when fully dry. There is an element of mystery – the end result is always a bit of a surprise. Water based inks are used. Prime Members: free, Standard Members 30.00, Guests 40.00. Materials fee $30.00, payable to instructor at first class.

New policy: If you cannot make this class, please let us know. If you do not cancel at least 7 days in advance, the materials fee will be charged to you. Our artists work hard to keep their materials fees affordable, and they need to purchase supplies in advance. When people do not show, they are often unable to recoup these costs. Thank you for understanding.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Sorry, this event has sold out!

Beginner to Advanced Scrapbooking (March)

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | 1:30pm-4:00pm

Tuesdays, March 7-28th , 1:30- 4:00pm (4 weeks)

Learn how to preserve memories and photos in ways that POP and please the eye and heart. In this four-week class you will make solid progress on an album project. Prime members free; Standard members $30; Guests $40. Materials fees vary, see below. Materials fees are payable to instructor at start of first class. Questions? contact teacher Laurie Bayma.

Beginner’s Class Kit Choices:

Small album 12 x 12 album

Fast $ 67.00 $ 86.00

Fun $ 97.00 $110.00

Fabulous $ 136.00 $156.00

Intermediate Class Kit Choices:

Fast $ 72.00

Fun $120.00

Fabulous $156.00

Advanced Class Kit Choices:

Fast $ 59.00

Fun $ 89.00

Fabulous $156.00.

New policy: If you cannot make this class, please let us know. If you do not cancel at least 7 days in advance, the materials fee will be charged to you. Our artists work hard to keep their materials fees affordable, and they need to purchase supplies in advance. When people do not show, they are often unable to recoup these costs. Thank you for understanding.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Contact:

Seats available: 3

Pride Movie - Born to Be

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | 5:30pm-7:30pm

Born to Be follows the work of Dr. Jess Ting (he/him) at the groundbreaking Mount Sinai Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery. There, for the first time ever in New York City, transgender and gender non-binary people have access to quality gender-affirming care. With extraordinary access, this remarkable documentary offers an intimate look at how one doctor’s work impacts the lives of his patients as well as how his journey from renowned plastic surgeon to pioneering gender-affirming specialist has led to his own transformation.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Youth Orchestra Performance

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | 6:30pm-7:30pm

The Youth Orchestras of Central Virginia (YOCVA) is excited to present an evening of chamber music performed by their students and faculty. The concert will include a potpourri of music for string quartet, string trios and piano trios, and small string ensemble. Hear Jazz, Folk, Pop and Classical string music including works by Dave Brubeck, Shostakovich, The Eurythmics, and J.S. Bach. Free.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

AARP Tax Prep

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | 9:00am-4:00pm

Beginning February 1, AARP Foundation will be providing in-person tax assistance and preparation through its Tax-Aide program — and it’s completely free. AARP will be onsite at The Center Wednesdays and Fridays beginning February 1. Advance appointments are required. Please call The Center's Welcome Desk (434) 974-7756 to schedule your time slot.

When you arrive for your appointment, you must have the following items:

Picture ID
2021 Tax Returns
Social Security documents for all parties on the return
All pertinent tax information/forms (including form 1095A for Affordable Care Act)

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Beginning Crochet (March)

Thursday, March 30, 2023 | 1:00pm-3:00pm

Thursdays, March 2-30, 1-3pm (5 weeks)

Member Jane Hermann has been crocheting since she was twelve years old and enjoys the calming creativity that comes with simple repetitive patterns. Learn how to make a chain and three basic crochet stitches to a create several lovely projects. Spring and Easter are on their way! New pastel pillows and table runners can brighten up your days! Come welcome warmer weather with us! Bring your own yarn/wool or choose from a variety of colors we have here free at The Center. You will need to bring a crochet hook (size G or H, or 6,7,8). Prime Members, free, Standard Members $20, Guests $35.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Sorry, this event has sold out!

Chinese Brush Painting with Nga Katz

Thursday, March 30, 2023 | 3:30pm-5:30pm

Sign up is for March 2-23, 3:30-5:30 pm

During this 4-week course with artist Nga Katz you will begin learning a style of painting called Sumi-é (ink, brushes painter) which strives to capture the essence of the beauty of our planet. During this class you will learn how to apply this technique through brush, movement and use of ink/ color and apply these new skills to draw Bamboo, Orchids, Plum Blossoms, and other lovely traditional flowers. Cost for the entire course: Prime Members: free, Standard Members 30.00 and Guests, $45.00. Materials fee for all - supplies $50, payable to instructor at the first class

Nga Katz is a Chinese Brush Painting Artist. Her work is displayed at McGuffey Art Center and at C’ville Art Gallery. Over the past 30 years, Nga has exhibited her work world-wide and refers to herself as a ‘Nature Painter’.”

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Sorry, this event has sold out!

Cville Band Horn Ensemble

Thursday, March 30, 2023 | 7:00pm-8:00pm

Join members of the Cville Band's horn section for a variety of favorite tunes. No registration necessary.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Oil Painting Flowers with Katie

Friday, March 31, 2023 | 1:00pm-4:00pm

Friday, March 24 - April 28, 1-4pm (6 week series class)

Instructor Kathleen Hutter is a self-taught, award-winning artist who tells memorable stories using paint. Learn how to oil paint flowers in this 6-week class. Prime members free, Standard Members $55, Guests $70.

Materials to purchase for class:

Oil Paint set with warm and cool primaries Van Gogh Starter Oil Set
Set of Brushes that include a variety of brush types (including flats, filberts, rounds, fan brushes, and angled/dagger brushes) Paint Brush Set
Paint Thinner/Turpenoid/Gamsol with a lidded container
Linseed Oil and/or Windsor Newton Liquin® - Windsor Newton Liquin
Palette for paint either palette paper, glass panel, plastic plate, or plexiglass panel
Canvases (at least one per class), or wood panels (like primed masonite) or canvas sheets (sizes are up to the member)
paper towels

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Sorry, this event has sold out!

Intermediate Oil Painting with Ann (Saturdays)

Saturday, April 1, 2023 | 9:30am-12:30pm

Saturdays, April 1-29, 9:30-12:30 pm (5 weeks)

In this 5-week class Ann Cheeks will guide you through creating a painting of your own choosing, starting with a photograph or drawing of your own. Basics will be briefly discussed but the focus will be on exploration and intent (what drew you to that subject? what do you want to convey?). Prime Members free, Standard Members $30, Guests $45. Materials fee $40, payable to instructor at time of class.

New policy: If you cannot make this class, please let us know. If you do not cancel at least 7 days in advance, the materials fee will be charged to you. Our artists work hard to keep their materials fees affordable, and they need to purchase supplies in advance. When people do not show, they are often unable to recoup these costs. Thank you for understanding.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 1

Pride Brunch (April)

Saturday, April 1, 2023 | 10:30am-12:00pm

Please join us for another Pride Brunch at Sam's Kitchen in Charlottesville. This is an opportunity to meet and socialize with other members of the 50+ LGBTQ+ community in the Charlottesville area. This event is open to all.

Please RSVP by March 30 so we know how many places to reserve.

Location:
1863 Seminole Trail
Charlottesville VA 22901

Open to all.

Location: Sam's Kitchen

Intro to Tech (April 1)

Saturday, April 1, 2023 | 12:00pm-1:00pm

First Saturday of the month.

Albemarle High School students Lily McCune and Ben Veysel, FIRST Robotics team leaders, lead the “Intro to Tech” seminar at The Center. Learn how to navigate and better understand modern-day technology that focuses on technology prominent in everyday life (cell phones, computers, etc).

April 1 - topic TBD

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 58

The Center Egg Hunt

Monday, April 3, 2023 | 8:30am-8:00pm

April 3 8:30am

The hunt is on for prize eggs that can be found around The Center in different hiding places. Search high and low in classrooms, bathrooms, hallways, plants, and more to find these special paper eggs. The eggs are redeemable for prizes such as free classes, membership deals, Greenberry’s gift cards, and more! The hunt ends when all 10 special eggs are found. Open to all.

Watch this webpage to see how many eggs are left to find when the hunt starts!

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Senior Golf Season Kick-Off Meeting

Monday, April 3, 2023 | 10:00am-11:00am

Monday, April 3, 10-11 am at The Center

Calling all golfers! Join us for our organization meeting to learn about our upcoming season which begins Monday, May 1 at Meadowcreek Golf Course. Learn about our anticipated tournament days, meet and greet fellow golfers, and get ready to have fun!

Note: While all skill levels are welcome to play each Monday until October, players must have a basic understanding of golf etiquette and rules. Our senior league is not designed to teach the mechanics of golf.

$20 tournament fee for the season.

For more information, contact Denny Berry, Senior Golf President, at dennymberry@gmail.com.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Felting Bunnies (April 3)

Monday, April 3, 2023 | 1:00pm-4:30pm

Choose your style of bunny in this fun needle felting class celebrating Spring. Fiber artist Donna Markey has studied and played with fiber for years. She loves teaching and sharing this creative art form. No experience necessary. Prime Members free, Standard Members, $15.00, Guests, $20.00. Materials fee: $12.00 for all, payable to instructor at time of class.

New policy: If you cannot make this class, please let us know. If you do not cancel at least 7 days in advance, the materials fee will be charged to you. Our artists work hard to keep their materials fees affordable, and they need to purchase supplies in advance. When people do not show, they are often unable to recoup these costs. Thank you for understanding.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Sorry, this event has sold out!

The Center Council Meeting

Monday, April 3, 2023 | 1:00pm-2:00pm

Senior Council is comprised of program leaders and is a liaison group between members, staff, and the Board of Directors. The president of the Council sits on the Board. The mission of the Council is to communicate the policies, plans and decisions of the Board of Directors to the membership; to inform the membership about activities and events of all groups/programs at The Center; and to act as an advisory council to The Center staff and Board of Directors on membership, programming, and other issues. The Council meets on the first Monday of each month at 1:00 p.m. In May and September, the meeting is held on the 2nd Monday. All Center members are welcome to attend.

Members only.

Location: The Center

Try It Out Tuesday

Tuesday, April 4, 2023 | 10:00am-11:00am

If you have recently joined The Center or are considering joining but would like to hear more, you are invited to attend a New & Prospective Member Orientation. There will be a brief presentation, a chance to meet staff and other new members, and a tour of the building. Try It Out Tuesday is generously sponsored by The Colonnades, an independent living community and retirement home.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Beginner to Advanced Scrapbooking (April)

Tuesday, April 4, 2023 | 1:30pm-4:00pm

Tuesdays, April 4-25 (4 weeks)

Learn how to preserve memories and photos in ways that POP and please the eye and heart. In this four-week class you will make solid progress on an album project. Prime members free; Standard members $30; Guests $40. Materials fees vary, see below. Materials fees are payable to instructor at start of first class. Questions? contact teacher Laurie Bayma.

Beginner’s Class Kit Choices:

Small album 12 x 12 album

Fast $ 67.00 $ 86.00

Fun $ 97.00 $110.00

Fabulous $ 136.00 $156.00

Intermediate Class Kit Choices:

Fast $ 72.00

Fun $120.00

Fabulous $156.00

Advanced Class Kit Choices:

Fast $ 59.00

Fun $ 89.00

Fabulous $156.00.

New policy: If you cannot make this class, please let us know. If you do not cancel at least 7 days in advance, the materials fee will be charged to you. Our artists work hard to keep their materials fees affordable, and they need to purchase supplies in advance. When people do not show, they are often unable to recoup these costs. Thank you for understanding.

Open to all.

Location:
The Center

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 4

Garth Newel Piano Quartet

Tuesday, April 4, 2023 | 5:30pm-7:00pm

As artists-in-residence at Garth Newel Music Center, one of the premier and most active chamber music organizations in the United States, this group performs over 50 concerts each year, engaging with audiences through conversational and interactive programs. The concert will begin with Mozart's G minor piano quartet, which as the first piano quartet to exist, sets up some very big shoes to fill with its freshness and masterfully sculpted drama. The Quartet will conclude the program with Brahms' A Major Piano Quartet, a delightfully epic journey that shows Brahms at his most poignant and heartfelt.

The Garth Newel Piano Quartet is known for impassioned performances that offer an enlivened interpretation of both standard and new repertoire. As artists-in-residence at Garth Newel Music Center, they program and perform over 50 concerts each year. The Quartet has performed in such venues as Carnegie Hall, Strathmore Hall and The Chautauqua Institution. They have commissioned prominent composers Paul Moravec, Karel Husa, Gunther Schuller, and Elliot Schwartz, and regularly premiere works of their contemporaries. The Quartet serve as faculty and directors for Garth Newel’s Emerging Artist Fellowship Program, Amateur Chamber Music Workshop, and Music in the Schools residencies, and have given masterclasses throughout the world.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Veterans Coffee Hour

Wednesday, April 5, 2023 | 9:30am-10:30am

The first Wednesday of each month, 9:30-10:30 am

All veterans are invited to The Center the first Wednesday of each month for coffee, pastries, and conversation about anything! This event is hosted by Dawn Ross and in partnership with SKV Group. Free and open to all Veterans; please register below.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Wednesday Music Club: From Darkness into Light

Wednesday, April 5, 2023 | 10:15am-11:30am

This installment of the Wednesday Music Club features singers from the Charlottesville Opera. Free for Center members.

Members only.

Location: The Center

Movie Night - April

Wednesday, April 5, 2023 | 5:00pm-7:00pm

Wednesday, April 5 - Wadjda (documentary, 2012)

Persistent 10-year-old Wadjda would like nothing more than a new bicycle so she can beat her friend (a boy) in a race. But it's going to take some ingenuity to get one -- especially in her culture, which sees bikes as a threat to a girl's virtue. Multiple award winning, including EDA's Outstanding Achievement by a Woman in the Film Industry, Boston Society of Film Critics Awards Best Foreign Language Film. Free and open to all.

Wednesday April 19, 5-7pm (1982)

Michael Dorsey (Dustin Hoffman) transforms himself into a woman to prove he can get hired on a soap opera. But Michael has an enviable problem when his alter ego, Dorothy, becomes daytime television's hottest ticket. Funny, poignant, multiple award winning film (Best supporting actress, actor, screenplay, etc.) that you'll want to see again after all these years.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Intro to Pastel Painting (April)

Thursday, April 6, 2023 | 9:30am-12:30pm

Thursdays, April 6-13, 9:30-12:30pm (2 weeks)

Instructor will give information about all the different types of pastels, surfaces to paint on & tools used. Students will then paint a small, simple painting to get used to pastels. There will be a lot of teacher one-on-one instruction. Prime Members, free, Standard Members $10, Guests $15. Materials fee $35 (includes a box of pastels), payable to instructor at time of class.

New policy: If you cannot make this class, please let us know. If you do not cancel at least 7 days in advance, the materials fee will be charged to you. Our artists work hard to keep their materials fees affordable, and they need to purchase supplies in advance. When people do not show, they are often unable to recoup these costs. Thank you for understanding.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Sorry, this event has sold out!

Global Flashpoints - How Wars End

Thursday, April 6, 2023 | 10:00am-12:00pm

Retired U.S. Army Colonel Steve Rundle and former Intelligence Officer Carl Pales will discuss selected case studies about how wars end, wrapping up the session with a discussion of the current Russian-Ukrainian conflict. Participants are encouraged to share their knowledge, express opinions, and communicate ideas concerning this topic in a nonthreatening, nonpartisan, and collegial environment. If you would like to be part of a developing community of people with a shared interest in political-military affairs and international security issues, we look forward to seeing you. Free and open to all.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Chinese Brush Painting (April)

Thursday, April 6, 2023 | 3:30pm-5:30pm

During this 4-week course with artist Nga Katz you will begin learning a style of painting called Sumi-é (ink, brushes painter) which strives to capture the essence of the beauty of our planet. During this class you will learn how to apply this technique through brush, movement and use of ink/ color and apply these new skills to draw Bamboo, Orchids, Plum Blossoms, and other lovely traditional flowers. Cost for the entire course: Prime Members: free, Standard Members 30.00 and Guests, $45.00. Materials fee for all - supplies $50, payable to instructor at the first class

Nga Katz is a Chinese Brush Painting Artist. Her work is displayed at McGuffey Art Center and at C’ville Art Gallery. Over the past 30 years, Nga has exhibited her work world-wide and refers to herself as a ‘Nature Painter’.”

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Sorry, this event has sold out!

Community Kirtan

Thursday, April 6, 2023 | 6:00pm-7:30pm

March: First Thursday 6:00-7:30pm and Third Saturday 11:00 am-12:30 pm of Each Month

Community Kirtan Demo will be led by Carol Quigless, who is a trained Kirtan leader. Kirtan is call and response chanting. It uses a mix of English and Sanskrit. Attendees’ participation is required, but no prior knowledge is necessary. The chants are taught and easy to learn. You don't have to have a great singing voice for the chanting. Just come open to enjoy yourself! The objective of Community Kirtan is relaxation and a sense of wellbeing. Free and open to all.

About Carol: I have been trained as a Kirtan leader by David Newman Pastean, aka Davga Das, in Yogaville. David Newman has recorded several Kirtan chant albums and books internationally at festivals and workshops and has online classes.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Contact: carolquiglessn.7400@gmail.com

Jazz Jam Session

Thursday, April 6, 2023 | 6:00pm-8:00pm

FOR MAY ONLY - THIS GROUP WILL MEET ON TUESDAY, MAY 9.

Meets the first Thursday of every month

A jazz jam session is a relatively informal musical event, in which musicians, including both instrumentalists and vocalists, who have not previously rehearsed their performance together, meet to play commonly known standard jazz tunes. The arrangements are created spontaneously by the musicians during performance. There is also a strong focus on individual improvised solos. Musicians may choose to participate in only one song or all songs during the evening.

The styles of jazz music performed during a single jam session can range widely – from early Dixieland jazz from the 1920’s, to big band swing of the 1930’s to 1940’s, popular Broadway tunes, Latin beats, Bebop and Cool jazz of the 1950’s to 1960’s and contemporary jazz from the 1970’s through to today. The jazz jam experience is a fun and educational experience for both participants and the audience. Participants get the chance to practice their jazz improvising skills in front of a live audience and meet other musicians in the local jazz community. Musicians of all abilities and ages from beginners to professionals are welcome to join in. The audience will likely hear some familiar jazz tunes but will also certainly discover new songs performed that they have not heard before.

Steve Brecker will head up this program. He has a music degree from University of Miami and has played jazz trumpet for 50+ years in a variety of music groups. He is a member of the Charlottesville based Sentimental Journey Big Band and the Charlottesville (Municipal) Band.

Free and open to all. Not a musician? Just come and listen!

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Found Object Sculptures with Ann

Friday, April 7, 2023 | 10:30am-1:00pm

Fridays, April 7-21, 10:30-1pm (3 weeks)

Create thought provoking art using everyday objects that are often considered trash. Save those small boxes and random bits to add to the collection of junk drawer treasures that you don’t know what to do with! Bring them to class and let them tell you what they really long to become. Prime Members free, Standard Members $15, Guests $25. Materials fee $10, payable to instructor at time of class.

New policy: If you cannot make this class, please let us know. If you do not cancel at least 7 days in advance, the materials fee will be charged to you. Our artists work hard to keep their materials fees affordable, and they need to purchase supplies in advance. When people do not show, they are often unable to recoup these costs. Thank you for understanding.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 7

Be In The Know About Service Dogs

Monday, April 10, 2023 | 10:30am-11:30am

Monday April 10, 10:30-11:30 am

The Service Dogs of Virginia have planned to visit The Center to teach us the difference between service dogs, therapy dogs, and emotional support dogs, how the public should interact with service dogs, how they train service dogs, and more! They will be bringing a few advanced dogs to demonstrate their training and the skills they have learned. Free and Open to all.

Learn more about the Service Dogs of Virginia Organization as a whole and their volunteer opportunities.

Meet the service dogs.

Learn the purpose of a service dog.

Free and Open to All.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Tea and Treats

Monday, April 10, 2023 | 2:00pm-3:00pm

Tea and Treats – April 10 2:00-3:00 pm

Socialize with fellow members over tea and various treats provided by The Center’s Greenberry’s. Hot tea, multiple iced teas, cookies, muffins and more will see meet you in the Atrium! Free and for Center Members Only.

Members only.

Location: The Center

Current Events

Monday, April 10, 2023 | 2:00pm-3:00pm

Free for members; registration encouraged

2nd Monday of every month, 2:00-3:00 pm

Join in this monthly discussion. Participants can bring up any subject in the news that interests them. All thoughts and opinions are welcome, and discussions will be friendly and respectful. Bob Toplin will host.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Paper Crafting with Diane (April)

Tuesday, April 11, 2023 | 10:00am-12:00pm

Every second Tuesday of the month, Diane Chapman shares her 30 years of paper crafting experience to help you create cards and other novelties.

Think Spring! You’ll be making 3 beautiful cards in spring colors. We will be stamping, heat embossing, and using punches. You will also be making a clear box with 6 chocolates that you’ll decorate in spring colors

Prime members free; Standard members $10; Guests $15. Materials fee is $10, payable to instructor at start of class.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 12

Pride Book Event with Mary Alice Hostetter

Tuesday, April 11, 2023 | 2:00pm-3:30pm

Mary Alice Hostetter’s debut memoir, Plain: A Memoir of Mennonite Girlhood, tells the story of her journey to define an authentic self amid a rigid religious upbringing as one of twelve children in a Mennonite farm family. She knows the Mennonites consider themselves “a people apart,” but as an adolescent she wants nothing more than to fit in. She leaves the community, only to come to accept that she is a lesbian, putting her again on the outside. Published as part of the University of Wisconsin Press’ Living Out series, this is a story of one young woman finding and accepting her truth.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

"The Patagonia Bones" Documentary

Tuesday, April 11, 2023 | 5:00pm-6:30pm

April 11 5:00-6:30 pm

Free

In 2015 it was 150 years since Welsh settlers arrived in Patagonia. Their descendants still live in southern Argentina. But not all the settlers survived - recently discovered bones may be those of the first Welsh woman to die there in 1865. This film tells us how a set of human remains may close the circle on a fascinating story that spans half the globe.

Join us to screen the documentary and enjoy these true events with special guest and the director himself - Ricardo Preve. Enjoy the film and a brief Q&A session to learn about world geography, world history, and migrations.

Brief bio: Ricardo Preve was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina on October 24, 1957. He studied in Argentina, Italy and the US. He received undergraduate and graduate degrees in agronomy and forestry from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, USA. After nearly 20 years as a manager of natural resource companies, he began a filmmaking career in 2001. His production companies are Ricardo Preve Films LLC in the US and Esto del Cine SRL in Argentina. See www.prevefilms.com

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Pride Bowling Night (Offsite)

Tuesday, April 11, 2023 | 5:30pm-6:30pm

Pride Bowling Night at Bowlero

Join us for a night of bowling and fun and friendly competition at Bowlero in Charlottesville. There are no teams and bowlers of all skill levels (or no skill level) are welcome. This is a great opportunity to meet other members of the LGBTQ and allies community in our area.

For questions or more information, contact Andy Dunn. Please RSVP by Saturday, April 8 so we can reserve enough lanes.

Participants will need to pay for each game and shoe rental.

Open to all.

Location: Bowlero

Volunteer Fair - April

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 | 11:30am-1:00pm

Join us and learn about the meaningful volunteer opportunities available at the many non-profit organizations in the area. There will be door prizes and complimentary refreshments. This event is being held in conjunction with the Good Life Series.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Singer-Songwriter Open Mic Night

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 | 5:30pm-7:30pm

2nd Wednesday of every month, 5:30-7:30 pm

Join singer/songwriter and host Jim Richardson for a showcase of local singers and songwriters. This event will give local songwriters an opportunity to feature their material.

The show is limited to solo performers or duos only. No drum kits or large ensembles. No amps. Performers should bring their own guitars. Keyboard players may use the piano in the atrium.

If you are interested in performing, contact Jim Richardson in advance. If you just want to come and listen, just show up! And don't forget Greenberry's has a happy hour from 5:30-7:30 pm.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Shredding Truck

Thursday, April 13, 2023 | 10:30am-1:00pm

No need to sign up, just show up with your paper to be shredded. For safety and to keep the line moving, please stay in your car and a volunteer will collect your bag(s) of paper. The shredding truck is a state-of-the-art, high speed shredding truck from 1st Choice Shredding, an NAID (National Association for Information Destruction) certified company. All paper is shredded on-site and then recycled. The event is open to the community. The cost is $5 for up to 5 grocery bags. Additional bags are $2 per bag. All proceeds go towards the cost of the shredding truck and to help fund The Center's operations.

Please note we will not be able to accept entire car loads, truck loads or office loads of paper from an individual.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

PAUSE - Guided Meditation

Friday, April 14, 2023 | 11:30am-12:30pm

April 14-May 5, 11:30 am-12:30 pm

– A Midday Pause – A Guided Meditation for Calming, Relaxation, Centering, Renewal, Reset

All Levels Welcomed, No prior experience in meditation needed!

Leena facilitates students through a midday Meditation for calming, relaxation, centering, renewal, and reset. PAUSE stands for Presence, Awareness, Unwinding, Sensing, Exhaling. Participants will experience these throughout the guided meditation, the benefits of which are: relief of stress, increase in self-awareness, self-regulation of nervous system and more. No prior experience in meditation required. Prime Members Free, Standard Members $25, Guests $40.

PAUSE

Presence

Awareness

Unwinding

Sensing

Exhaling

A few benefits of Meditation

Relief of Stress

Increase in self awareness

Focus on present moment

Increase in imagination and creativity

Increase in patience

Self- regulation of nervous system

Brief bio of qualifications: Leena Miller is a practitioner of Energy Medicine and a Wellness Coach at the Charlottesville Wellness Center. She teaches Stress and Pain Management Techniques, Intuitive Development, and Meditation and other Mindfulness based Contemplative practices. See ‘About’ on website leenarosesite.com for further information.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 19

Beginning to Intermediate Crochet

Monday, April 17, 2023 | 1:00am-3:00am

Mondays, April 17-May 22, 1-3pm (6 weeks)

Member Jane Hermann has been crocheting since she was twelve years old and enjoys the calming creativity that comes with simple repetitive patterns. Learn how to make a chain and three basic crochet stitches to a create several lovely projects. Spring and Easter are on their way! New pastel pillows and table runners can brighten up your days! Come welcome warmer weather with us! Bring your own yarn/wool or choose from a variety of colors we have here free at The Center. You will need to bring a crochet hook (size G or H, or 6,7,8). Prime Members, free, Standard Members $30, Guests $45.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 13

Welcome Wednesday

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 | 10:00am-11:00am

Are you thinking about joining The Center? Would you like to learn more? Come to our new and prospective member orientation. There will be a short program, a chance to meet staff and other new members, the opportunity to take a tour of The Center, and samples from our Greenberry’s Coffee Co. Free and open to all.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Evening Complimentary Pain and Injury Screenings

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 | 5:00pm-6:00pm

Third Wednesdays of every month 5:00–6:00 pm

and First Tuesday of every month, 9:30–10:30 am

Have you recently injured yourself or just have pain in general? Ivy Rehab is offering complimentary injury screenings at The Center. Call the Welcome Desk at 434.974.7756 to schedule an appointment.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Pride Game Night

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 | 5:30pm-7:30pm

Third Wednesday of Each Month, 5:30–7:30 pm

This will not meet in February

From Pinochle to Parcheesi, Chess to Canasta, we’ve got game! Grab a drink at Greenberry’s with your friends and set up at a table. Or bring your own games - it's all in good fun! Free and open to all – everyone welcome.

Available games:

All card games

Apples to Apples

Backgammon

Boggle

Checkers

Chess

Mexican Train Dominoes

Monopoly Deal

Monopoly - Charlottesville Edition

Parcheesi

Pictionary

Rummikub

Scrabble

Trivial Pursuit

Uno

Yahtzee

Don't see one you like? Bring your own to play!

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Acrylic Pour Scene in Nature

Thursday, April 20, 2023 | 9:30am-12:30pm

Artist Jan Settle will show you how to layer and pour acrylic paints on a canvas surface – no experience required. Reference photos will be available or just use your imagination to create a lovely scene in nature.

Prime Members free, Standard Members $10, Guests $15. Materials fee $25, payable to instructor at time of class.

New policy: If you cannot make this class, please let us know. If you do not cancel at least 7 days in advance, the materials fee will be charged to you. Our artists work hard to keep their materials fees affordable, and they need to purchase supplies in advance. When people do not show, they are often unable to recoup these costs. Thank you for understanding.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 2

Wildcat Mountain Ramblers

Thursday, April 20, 2023 | 4:00pm-6:00pm

From the summit of the Santa Cruz Mountains and out of the redwoods come the Wildcat Mountain Ramblers – a musical party that brings energy, fun, spontaneity, guest performers, dancing and audience participation wherever they go. They are a bluegrass/Americana band that ventures into folk, rock, Cajun, country, and honky-tonk wherever a good time can be found. Join the fun!

Register below.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Volunteer Mocktail Mixer

Friday, April 21, 2023 | 3:30pm-4:30pm

Volunteer Mocktail Mixer

Thursday April 21 3:30pm-4:30pm

All Center Volunteers are encouraged to join in a social filled with fun, conversations, and overflowing with alcohol-free refreshments. The Center thanks you for all you do, please let us mix it up for you! Free and For Center Volunteers Only.

Members only.

Location: The Center

Contact: bobbi@thecentercville.org

Silent Disco

Friday, April 21, 2023 | 6:00pm-8:00pm

Dance to the beat of your own tune! Enjoy an evening where we put a twist on the typical dance party. While listening through your own wireless headset, choose from different music channels — '60s, '70s, '80s, Motown, Swing, Jazz, and more! — and control your own volume level. Bring a friend and enjoy food from a local food truck! . Open to all. $10 per participant. Must register by April 19!

Headphone and transmitter set-up provided by Good Times Only.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 49

Albemarle High School Presents Music in The Atrium

Saturday, April 22, 2023 | 11:00am-12:00pm

April 22, 11-12pm and April 25, 5-6pm

This band is a brass and rhythm band that plays mostly jazz and rock songs. They come from Albemarle High School and have performed around town, at many coffee houses, and senior centers. Their goal is to bring joy to the community while sharing an art form they love.

Bio on The Band: We have performed at many places throughout our community. Everyone in the band has been
playing for at least 7 years, and many of them much more. Our school bands have won the highest
scores in Virginia for many years now.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Spring Band Concert

Saturday, April 22, 2023 | 3:00pm-4:30pm

Enjoy an afternoon with the Second-Wind and First-Wind Bands as they present their annual Spring Concert. Michael Auman directs this large group of players, most of whom had either never played an instrument or hadn't played since their school days. The repertoire includes classical, show tunes and holiday music. This event is open to the community and is free; donations are very much appreciated.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Pride Tea Dance

Tuesday, April 25, 2023 | 4:30pm-7:00pm

Join us for our 1st Pride Tea Dance! Pride Tea Dances were events organized on Sunday afternoons in the US gay community, originating in New York in the 1950s and 1960s. We will have a food truck and our own DJ Julian streaming music! Free and open to all.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Albemarle High School Presents Music in The Atrium - April 25

Tuesday, April 25, 2023 | 5:00pm-6:00pm

Albemarle High School Presents Music in The Atrium

April 25, 5-6pm

This band is a brass and rhythm band that plays mostly jazz and rock songs. They come from Albemarle High School and have performed around town, at many coffee houses, and senior centers. Their goal is to bring joy to the community while sharing an art form they love.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Welcome Wednesday - Evening Edition

Wednesday, April 26, 2023 | 6:00pm-7:00pm

If you are curious about The Center and what it has to offer but are busy during the day, please join us for an evening edition of our new and prospective member orientations. Along with a brief presentation about The Center and membership, you’ll have a chance to tour; meet staff, program leaders, and other new members; and enjoy some treats from Greenberry's!

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Alcohol Ink Collages

Thursday, April 27, 2023 | 9:30am-12:30pm

Create a collage on a canvas using already painted alcohol ink papers as your medium. Sample/reference photos will be provided or make your own creation. Prime Members, free, Standard Members $10, Guests $15. Materials fee, $20, payable to instructor at time of class.

Jan Settle received her BFA degree from Virginia Commonwealth Universty and worked in the field of Interior Design for many years. She paints with acrylics, watercolor, and pastels, and her new passion is Acrylic Paint Pouring. Jan is a member of the Blue Ridge Art League of Culpeper, the Mid-Atlantic Pastel Society (MAPS), and the Firnew Farm Artists Circle of Madison. Her work can be seen in local galleries and in many of the exhibits held by MAPS. You can follow Jan on Facebook at CastleRock Designs and Workshops.

New policy: If you cannot make this class, please let us know. If you do not cancel at least 7 days in advance, the materials fee will be charged to you. Our artists work hard to keep their materials fees affordable, and they need to purchase supplies in advance. When people do not show, they are often unable to recoup these costs. Thank you for understanding.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Sorry, this event has sold out!

Walking The Camino Real

Thursday, April 27, 2023 | 10:00am-11:30am

Free

UVA alum Martha Shenkenberg shares her experiences of walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain in 2019. She has walked two different legs, each for about one week. See photos, learn more about trip logistics, and how to train.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Blood Pressure Clinic

Thursday, April 27, 2023 | 1:00pm-2:00pm

FREE Blood Pressure Clinic

Fourth Thursdays 1:00-3:00 pm

Medi Home Hospice is offering a free blood pressure clinic at The Center every fourth Thursday of each month. RN’s from Medi Home Hospice will be preforming the blood pressure checks. Information on Blood Pressure will be provided, as well as blood pressure cards that will be filled out to take to your next check. Free and Open to All.

Appointments not necessary, first come first served. Registration encouraged.

Brief bio of Medi Home Hospice: Medi Home Hospice is a small hospice company in Charlottesville. Their office is off Rio Road. They have trained RN’s and LPN’s that will provide the blood pressure readings.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Documentary Screening

Friday, April 28, 2023 | 2:00pm-3:00pm

Free

Our Great National Parks, “A World of Wonder.” Narrated by former President Barack Obama, this stunning 51-minute documentary shines the spotlight on some of the world’s untamed beauty in Africa, Japan, and Australia. Register here.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Jigsaw Puzzle Swap (May)

Tuesday, May 2, 2023 | 1:30pm-7:00pm

Looking for a new puzzle or two, or three? – this is the event for you. We have lots of puzzles to share and swap. Please only bring puzzles that have all the pieces and are in good condition. Free, open to all.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Wednesday Music Club: Recorder Quartets

Wednesday, May 3, 2023 | 10:15am-11:30am

Wednesday, May 3, 10:15–11:30 am

Recorder Quartets; Byrd, Bach and Beyond. Enjoy the sounds of the Windway Quartet featuring Leslie Crowell, Nancy Garlick, Margaret Newcomb, and Gary White.Fre for Center Members. Register below.

Members only.

Location: The Center

The Center Players Performance (May 4)

Thursday, May 4, 2023 | 6:00pm-7:30pm

The Center Players worked together over a nine week period to develop performance material (one act plays, monologues, and/or a full length play) to present to the larger community.. Directed by Boomie Pedersen and Larry Goldstein.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

What is S.H.E? - Domestic Violence 101

Friday, May 5, 2023 | 11:00am-12:00pm

Friday May 5, 11-12pm

This presentation focuses on the dynamics of domestic/intimate partner violence, including definitions, prevalence, prevention, volunteer opportunities in our community, and information regarding the services provided by the Shelter for Help in Emergency (S.H.E), outreach and emergency shelter. Free and Open to All.

3 Learning Objectives:

1-enchance understanding of DV/IPV including signs of DV/IPV

2-enchance understanding of services provided by SHE

3-learn how to possibly help someone suffering from a DV/IPV situation

Instructor Bio: Erika Robinson has lived in the Charlottesville area since 1985 and has been involved in many sectors of our community, both as a volunteer and professionally. She has worked with SHE since 2021 either as a volunteer or more recently as a staff member and completed a required 40 hour training prior to beginning her work with SHE. She is also a survivor of IPV and has 1st hand knowledge of what this can “look like” and ways to best help other survivors.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

The Center Players Performance (May 5)

Friday, May 5, 2023 | 3:00pm-4:30pm

The Center Players worked together over a nine week period to develop performance material (one act plays, monologues, and/or a full length play) to present to the larger community. Directed by Boomie Pedersen and Larry Goldstein.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Gay at the CIA (Pride)

Wednesday, May 10, 2023 | 5:30pm-7:00pm

LGBTQ Americans beginning in the 1940s and ending in 1995 faced explicit and pervasive restrictions on their ability to obtain a security clearance and serve our country as a Federal employee. Andy Dunn, who spent 29 years working at the Central Intelligence Agency and retired in late 2021 as the most senior openly gay official since the Agency's founding in 1947, will discuss the history of this discrimination, how the restrictions were challenged and weakened--and eliminated--over six decades, and his own experiences at CIA in the final days of and decades following the lifting of the ban.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Book Event - Memoried and Storied

Thursday, May 11, 2023 | 6:00pm-7:30pm

Memoried and Storied: Healing our Shared History of Racial Violence by Dr. Judith Reifsteck

There is a racial healing moment happening in America today. Collectively, as a people, American activists will never stop fighting for justice, peace, and security for all. And yet we stand at a crossroads where once again white supremacists are attempting to wipe Black history out of the public record. Memoried and Storied tells the story of four lynchings in the southern United States from 1878 to 1918. It is the story of the lives of four people before they were captured and terrorized. And it is the story of their current day community members who choose to honor their memory and mourn the mob violence that took them from their families.

Join Dr. Judith Reifsteck for a book talk and signing.

About the Author

Since 1976, Dr. Judith Reifsteck has worked as a writer, licensed professional counselor, university professor, social science researcher, and psychotherapist. In 2016, she stepped away from teaching and psychotherapy to write full time. Dr. Reifsteck is a mother, grandmother and community volunteer for racial justice coalitions. She writesnarrative non-fiction, editorials, and essays. drjudithreifsteck.com

Presented in partnership with The Center's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 58

Beginning Meditation - May

Monday, May 22, 2023 | 9:00am-12:00pm

Monday May 22, 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Have you ever wanted to try or have tried meditation and became frustrated with it? This mindfulness-based meditation class will offer simple meditation and relaxation techniques. The benefits to meditation are many: a healthy way to relax and de-stress, promoting a positive frame of mind and helping to gain insights on life challenges. Barbara Martin, a Holistic Healing instructor, will be helping attendees with sitting and walking meditation. Prime Members Free, Standard Members $15, Guests $25.

Sitting meditation will be sitting in chairs or on the floor on a mat or cushion or whichever is most comfortable.

Learning objectives:

1. Simple techniques to quiet the mind and be present in the body

2. Learning where emotions reside in the body and how to be accepting and present with them

3. How to bring these techniques and insights into daily life in helpful ways

Brief bio of qualifications: Barbara Martin has a Masters degree in Holistic Healing Arts from Lesley College, Cambridge, MA and has been practicing meditation for over 20 years.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 15

Artist Reception for Central Virginia Watercolor Guild

Monday, May 22, 2023 | 12:30pm-3:30pm

Monday, May 22, 12:30-3:30 pm

Join the artists of the Central Virginia Watercolor Guild on the second floor to learn more about their art while indulging in refreshments and good conversation. Free and Open to all.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Have You Heard? - Learn About The Invisible Hearing Aid

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 | 10:00am-11:00am

May 23, 10-11am

Information will be provided on hearing loss and hearing aid options by Delaney Hearing Center. Understand how hearing loss causes memory loss issues and contributes to isolation, depression, and dementia. Dr. Anne Delaney will also cover the various options of amplification, including a hearing aid that is invisible. Free and Open to All. Thank you to our Corporate Partner Delaney Hearing Center for providing this program.

Dr. Delaney has been an Audiologist for over 30 years. She has volunteered at The Center Monthly for almost 10 years and is a Corporate Partner of The Center.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

May Luncheon 2023

Wednesday, May 24, 2023 | 11:45am-12:45pm

May 24, 11:45-12:45pm

Our May Luncheon is wonderfully catered by local Farm Bell Kitchen. The menu will consist of Roasted or Fried Chicken, House-Made Chips, Fresh Fruit, and Southern Sweets Plate (Pecan Pie Brownies, Ice Lemon Tea Cakes, Assorted House-Made Brownies). Help us celebrate the warmer season on our back terrace or inside with this delicious meal. Members $15, Guests $18. Must Register by May 19.

Seating will be available in the auditorium and the back terrace, up to you!

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 33

Open Studio with Jan Settle

Tuesday, May 30, 2023 | 9:30am-10:30am

May 30 9:30-12:30

Second date: June 24 9:30-12:30

Jan Settle encourages students to come to the art room during this time with their own reference photos and use the supplies she has available (brushes, acrylic paint, canvases, etc.) with her assistance for encouragement, tips, and tricks. Material fee is $25 each time payable to the instructor at the start of class. Prime Members Free, Standard Members $10, Guests $20.

Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend this class after registering, please let us know. Due to the need to purchase supplies in advance, cancellations with fewer than 7 days' notice will be charged the materials fee.

Brief Bio on Instructor: Jan has been an artist since she was a child, has studied Art at VCU and has taught many classes here at The Center.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 11

Free Round Dance Demonstration

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 1:15pm-2:15pm

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 and Tuesday, June 13, 1:15pm - 2:15pm

What is round dancing? Join Join instructors Eileen Rudert and Chip Hopper as they lead a demonstration!

Round dance is a choreographed ballroom dancing in which, like square dancing, the dance sequence is called or cued. Dancers learn figures and all couples execute the same steps in a circle. Dance the Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Jive, Two-step, and more to music in various genres.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

UVA Dietitians - Poolside Snacks

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 3:00pm-4:30pm

The UVA Dietitians will share some ideas for pool side snacks for the warmer months and the importance of staying hydrated. Recipes and samples for a summer fruit granita, a coconut mock-tail, and coconut popsicles will be shared. Members only, register below.

Members only.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 21

Celebration of Tales

Saturday, June 10, 2023 | 10:00am-6:00pm

On June 10, 2023, if you bring your body to the Center any time between 10 am–6 pm, your heart and mind will thank you as all three are warmed, melted, and magically formed anew through stories masterfully told in the first annual Celebration of Tales. Stories ranging from the richness of African American folklore to a Mayan epic will help us connect with each other and make our world anew! It is through stories, deeply heard, that we know that we are deeply connected

Stay tuned for event pricing and registration information.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Candidate Forum

Wednesday, June 14, 2023 | 1:30pm-3:30pm

In partnership with Senior Statesmen of Virginia
The Center will host a Democratic Candidate Forum with Virginia’s Senator Creigh Deeds and Virginia Delegate Sally Hudson as they run for the Senate seat in the District 11 Primary.

Registration encouraged.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Ice Cream Social - 2023

Wednesday, June 14, 2023 | 2:00pm-3:00pm

Ice Cream Social

Wednesday June 14, 2:00-3:00 pm

Cool down with a sweet treat on The Center. Enjoy vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry ice cream with all the toppings! Meet new friends and savor the summer with an ice cream sundae served to you by our wonderful Center volunteers. Free and for Center Members Only.

Don't miss out on the summer ice cream socials. Yummy ice cream with all the fixings.

Celebrate summer with ice cream and your favorite toppings. Free for Center members. Please RSVP below.

Members only.

Location: The Center

Macular Degeneration

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | 2:30pm-4:00pm

Living with Macular Degeneration

Presented by the BrightFocus Foundation: Macular Degeneration Research, a BrightFocus Foundation Program, funds world-class scientists who are pursuing the most innovative and promising research. Since our founding, we’ve awarded nearly $46 million in grants to discover new ways to treat, prevent, and, one day, cure macular degeneration.

Join Dr. Preeti Subramanian from the BrightFocus Foundation who will be presenting live virtually to learn about macular degeneration and ways you can reduce your risk and prevent vision loss. At the end of the presentation there will be time for questions.

BrightFocus will have two representatives, Jocelyn Hering and Diana Campbell, in person at The Center to answer more questions and share about free resources available.

Dr. Subramanian is the Director of Scientific Programs, Vision Science and came to BrightFocus from the National Eye Institute at the National Institutes of Health. She received her PhD in biochemistry from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Resources

For tips, insights, and expert advice to help you manage macular degeneration, click here to find a list of expert articles https://www.brightfocus.org/MacularAdvice
We host monthly in-depth conversations with scientists and eye experts to learn the latest on how to manage vision loss and exciting scientific breakthroughs. To find out about the upcoming chat or to check out the previous ones click here https://www.brightfocus.org/latest-chats

Members only.

Location: The Center - online and onsite presenters

Seats available: 50

Jumping June Luncheon

Wednesday, June 28, 2023 | 11:30am-1:30pm

June 28, 11:30am-1:30pm

Jump for joy as Wayside Chicken will be catering Baked and Fried Chicken, Veggie Burgers, Mashed Potatoes, Fruit Salad, Green Beans, and Fudge Brownies to The Center. Bring a friend and enjoy a good southern meal in our Auditorium or on our back Terrace! Members $15, Guests $18. Registration due by June 21.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 40

Book Swap

Wednesday, July 12, 2023 | 9:00am-4:00pm

Bring a book; swap it for one. Have books on the shelf you no longer want or need to do a little decluttering. Looking for a new, free book – this is the event for you. Tables will be provided to display your books. How it works: bring in your books, set them up, then take home what you want at day’s end. Any books you don’t want, you can donate. Donated books will be considered for use in The Center library. Those books not selected for our library will either be traded at local used bookstores for credit to support the library or donated to the JMRL Friends of the Library. Please only bring books that are in good to excellent condition.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Beer and Bingo

Tuesday, July 25, 2023 | 5:00pm-6:00pm

Tuesday July 25, 5:00-6:30pm

Come try your luck at multiple games of bingo in The Center’s Auditorium. One included Beer, Wine, Regular Coffee, or Regular Tea ! Grab your drink and friend then join the fun. Win top prizes such as gift cards, cash prizes, and the biggest prize: one-month free Prime Center Membership! Prime and Standard Members $10, Guests $15. One bingo board included, $5 per additional board. Registration Required, Open to All.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

High Tea

Saturday, July 29, 2023 | 12:00pm-1:30pm

Friday July 29, 12:00-1:30 pm Registration Due By Wednesday July 19^th, by 4pm.

Pull out your fanciest hat and dress in smart casual to join us for high tea at The Center catered by Cake Bloom. Enjoy mini tea sandwiches, a mini cake bloomer, cookies, scones, and of course a wide selection of hot tea provided by Greenberry’s tea selection. There will also be a Fancy Hat Contest where the winner will win a Greenberry’s Gift Card! Dress your best and have proper fun at High Tea in July. Members $15, Guests $18. Open to all, Registration Due By July 19^th, by 4pm.

Attire recommended: Smart Casual, Fancy Hats

Menu:

- One Open-face Veggie mini tea sandwich per person

- One Closed-face Pimento cheese mini tea sandwich per person

- One Closed-faced Chicken Salad mini tea sandwich per person

- One Closed-face turkey or ham mini tea sandwich per person

- One Seasonal Scone with housemade curd per person

- One Cake Bloomer per person

- One Single-flavor cookie per person

As a courtesy to program leaders and participants, if you register for this program and are unable to attend, notify us 72 hours in advance by emailing programs@thecentercville.org

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 35

Pop-Up Art Show

Saturday, August 5, 2023 | 9:00am-2:00pm

Saturday, August 5 - One Day Only

The Center is hosting a Pop-Up Art Show full of different arts and crafts items for sale by artists and artisans 18 years old and up. Come support your community and admire the local art that will be coating our auditorium. Free and Open to all.

Click here for the Application Process to Enter in the Art Show

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Awesome August Luncheon

Wednesday, August 23, 2023 | 11:30am-1:30pm

August 23, 11:30 am- 1:30 pm, Registration due by August 18.

Pineapples Thai Kitchen caters an awesome lunch of Pad Ped Shrimp, Midnight Beef, Fried Rice, Grilled Chicken over Fried Rice, and Steamed Veggies. Enjoy the last moments of summer with a delicious lunch and fellowship at The Center! Members $15, Guests $18. Registration due by August 18.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 35

Special Events

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Landscape Oils with Katie

Felted Flower Lapel Pin

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Music in The Atrium - Lee Martin

Italian Grammar II with AnnaMaria (March)

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Library Resources You Need to Know

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Wet Felting with Ann

Monotype Printing with Ann Cheeks (March)

Beginner to Advanced Scrapbooking (March)

Beginner’s Class Kit Choices:

Intermediate Class Kit Choices:

Advanced Class Kit Choices:

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Pride Movie - Born to Be

Youth Orchestra Performance

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AARP Tax Prep

Beginning Crochet (March)

Chinese Brush Painting with Nga Katz

Cville Band Horn Ensemble

Oil Painting Flowers with Katie

Intermediate Oil Painting with Ann (Saturdays)

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Pride Brunch (April)

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Intro to Tech (April 1)

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The Center Egg Hunt

Senior Golf Season Kick-Off Meeting

Felting Bunnies (April 3)

The Center Council Meeting

Try It Out Tuesday

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Beginner to Advanced Scrapbooking (April)

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Garth Newel Piano Quartet

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Veterans Coffee Hour

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Wednesday Music Club: From Darkness into Light

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Movie Night - April

Wednesday, April 5 - Wadjda (documentary, 2012)

Wednesday April 19, 5-7pm (1982)

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Intro to Pastel Painting (April)

Global Flashpoints - How Wars End

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Chinese Brush Painting (April)

Community Kirtan

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Jazz Jam Session

Found Object Sculptures with Ann

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Be In The Know About Service Dogs

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Tea and Treats

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Current Events

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Paper Crafting with Diane (April)

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Pride Book Event with Mary Alice Hostetter

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"The Patagonia Bones" Documentary

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Pride Bowling Night (Offsite)

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Volunteer Fair - April

Singer-Songwriter Open Mic Night

Shredding Truck

PAUSE - Guided Meditation

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Beginning to Intermediate Crochet

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Welcome Wednesday