Fall SIGs
Knitting
Dates: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, starting July 3
Time: 2:00 – 3:00
Location: Downtown Library,Room A (Online 3rd Wednesday)
Knitters of all skill levels meet to share their talents, ideas, and projects. We seldom solve world problems, but we always have fun. We will meet in person the second Wednesday of each month and on Zoom the third Wednesday. For further information, contact Barbara Ward at bward@hiwaay.net.
Bunco
Dates: 2nd Monday, starting July 8
Time: 9:30 – Noon
Location: Downtown Library, Room A
Come join us for a fun-filled morning of Bunco. As it is played today, Bunco is a social dice game played in teams of four involving 100% luck and very little skill (there are few decisions to be made). The rules are simple and can be learned in five minutes or less. Beginners and seasoned players are welcome. For information, contact Joy Anderson at jma82182@aol.com.
Great Conversations
Dates: Every Monday, starting July 8
Time: 3:00 – 4:30
Location: Online
This literary discussion group reads one selection each week and discusses the author, time period, and relevance in today’s world. Since there is a new selection each week, prior attendance is not a requirement. Come when you are available. Notes are emailed on Friday detailing the upcoming selection. The anthology used changes each term. Contact Bob Stagg at 256-520-0417 for more information.
Hand and Foot
Dates: Thursdays, starting July 11
Time: 12:30 – 4:00 pm
Location: Downtown Library, Room A
Everyone, beginner to expert, is welcome to play the Hand and Foot variation of Canasta. Instruction and “cheat sheets” are provided upon request. For further information, contact Cheryl Hodges at maxine46@ymail.com.
UkeQUESTors Jam
Dates: Sundays, starting July 14
Time: 2 – 3:30
Location: 2FL ,2nd and 4th Sunday. Online 1st, 3rd Sunday
The LearningQUEST UkeQuestors are a special interest group (SIG) that provides an opportunity for ukulele players of all levels to meet in an open, unintimidating, and accepting environment to refine and expand their skills, and to “jam” and sing. Though players are assisted in development, beginner lessons are not provided at this time. To wit, JUST HAVE FUN! One goal of the sessions is for participants to gain confidence in their playing ability so that they will be willing to perform in ensemble at events such as the Alabama Uke Fest. For information, contact Theresa Miller at art.tree. hsv@gmail.com. LearningQUEST members can also join the SIG by requesting membership to the UkeQuestor SIG Facebook page. Once a member, the schedule, music resource webpage, and Zoom links will be available.
Mah Jongg
Dates: Mondays, starting July 15
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Downtown Library Room A
Come join us for a fun-filled morning of Bunco. As it is played today, Bunco is a social dice game played in teams of four involving 100% luck and very little skill (there are few decisions to be made). The rules are simple and can be learned in five minutes or less. Beginners and seasoned players are welcome. For information, contact Joy Anderson at jma82182@aol. com.
Poets’ Corner
Dates: Last Wednesday, starting July 31
Time: 1:30 – 3:00
Location: Downtown Library, Foundation Conference Room
This special interest group is for members who enjoy reading or writing poetry and want to share that enjoyment with others. Whether you are a neophyte or a published poet,come join our conversations! Poems will be written, shared, and discussed. Our conversations may include poetry by well-known as well as, perhaps, lesser-known poets whom we have
enjoyed. The group will be loosely structured according to participants’ interests. The purpose is to participate in a poetic appreciation of life! For more information, contact Liz Hall (256-881-6099) or lizhall076@gmail.com.
Friday Hiking
Dates: Fridays, September 6 – November 22
Time: 9:00 am
Explore a variety of local hiking trails in Madison County. Enjoy the trees, flowers, and streams in our local forest preserves. Hike with other LearningQUEST members who appreciate the outdoors. Liability waivers are required. Hiking announcements with directions are provided by email. If interested, please send an email message to hiking@lquest.org. For our hikes, it is recommended to wear sturdy hiking boots and to bring water and a hiking stick.
Photo Sharing-Discussion Group
Dates: 2 Wednesdays, September 11, October 9
Time: 10 – 11:30
Location: South Library
The Photo Sharing-Discussion Group is about the joy of sharing our photos and discussing our approach and photographic techniques in making the photographs. We will meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, 6 times per year (January through April and September and October). The group provides a place for folks to share their passion for photography. To join or for more information, please send an email to Waldy at waldyphoto@outlook.com.