Lowcountry Senior Art Festival

The senior center presents the 5th Annual Lowcountry Senior Art Festival. The festival includes a mix of visual artwork. The festival is free of charge and open to the public.

Winning selections are announced at the Wine and Cheese on Thursday, September 4, 4:30 p.m. This event is sponsored by Island Oaks Living Center and features light refreshments and music. Members may vote on their favorite piece of art through a silent ballot during the first week of the festival. The selection will be identified during the remainder of the festival with a special ribbon. Join us during this special month as we celebrate art. 

Drawing

This course is a continuation of the Beginning Drawing Course, and only for those already familiar with drawing fundamentals.  The first lesson will review the basic principles and attendance is highly recommended. All you need for this course is a sketchbook and sharpened pencils. Your instructor is Dwana Meisehelder. Tuesdays, September 16-October 21, 1:30-2:30 p.m. $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers.

The Olde Pipes Consort—A Recorder Group

Enjoy playing the recorder? Consider the Olde Pipes Consort. Instructor is Hillyer Rudisill. Mondays at 3 p.m. Free for members. Members only.

Beginning Recorder

Beginner Recorder class is led by Jean Breza and is for anyone curious about recorder. No background in music required. If you do not have a recorder you will be loaned one. Mondays, 1:15-1:45 p.m. starting September 8. Free for members and $2 per class for nonmembers.

Advanced Beginner Recorder

Advanced Beginner recorder class is for those who have some knowledge in recorder playing (can play notes G, A, B, C, D, and F#).  Led by Jean Breza. Mondays, 2-2:30 p.m. starting September 8. Free for members and $2 per class for nonmembers.

The Act Out Club

The Act Out Club is the Lowcountry Senior Center’s theater troupe that is led under the direction of actor Nick Smith member of the Actors’ Theatre of SC. This group meets twice a month, Mondays, September 8 and 22 and October 13 and 27, 12:30-2 p.m. Fee is $10 per month for members and $15 for nonmembers. Join in the theatrical fun!

The Poetry Hour

The Poetry Hour is a venue for all who enjoy hearing and discussing poetry. Poetry Society of South Carolina member and senior center member, Tom Anessi, facilitates the club in September and October. Tom invites anyone interested in poetry to attend and share their work or just listen. Free for members and $2 per session for nonmembers. Wednesdays, September 3 and October 1,  1-2 p.m.

The Writing Circle

A fun monthly group that supports writing for all levels. Participants are encouraged to bring in excerpts from their own writing for positive critique from the group. Led by author, Kathleen Fox. Wednesdays, September 10 and October 8, 2-4 p.m. Free for members and $5 per session for nonmembers.

Actionworks

Using the action methods of psychodrama and sociodrama, explore topics of interest to you. The three basic parts of each session are warm-up, action, and sharing. Actionworks is an invitation to discovery, an opportunity to encounter others in moments of creativity and spontaneity. Facilitated by Lyn Breck a seasoned counselor and specialist in psychodrama. Wednesdays, September 24 and October 22, 12:30-2 p.m. Free for members and $5 per session for nonmembers.

Earring Making Class

Learn to make two pairs of earrings during this fun jewelry making class. Taught by Michelle Rose. All materials provided. Thursday, September 11, 10-11:30 a.m. $14 for members and $17 for nonmembers.