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Study Groups
Mah Jongg for Novices
Tuesdays, January 5 – February 23
3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Proctor Place, 2724 W. Reservoir Blvd., Peoria
American Mah Jongg is a fascinating game of
skill and chance, with a little luck rolled in. We will
start with the basics of the game – identifying the
tiles, understanding the rules, reading the card
– and move on to actual game play with plenty
of oversight and support. This course is for the
beginner starting from scratch, but we’ll have you
tossing tiles with the best of them by the end of
the group. Join Dan Stanley, a 22-year Mah Jongg
enthusiast who has taught many opera singers
to play while waiting for a call to the stage (but
you don’t have to be able to sing to learn to play),
and Gail Gordon, Peoria Mah Jongg maven, in
mastering the basics of this challenging game.
$45 – Facilitated by Dan Stanley, Continuing
Education staff member, and Gail Gordon,
retired teacher.
Seats available: 13
Shutterfly: Understanding the Tool
Tuesdays, January 5 – 26
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Peoria Next Innovation Center
Turn your favorite photos into a keepsake you’ll
enjoy for years to come. Over four weeks, you’ll
create your own Shutterfly photo book using
pictures stored on your iPhone or computer.
Mike Hopwood will guide you through selecting
photos, designing pages, adding text, and
using Shutterfly’s editing tools, frames, and
enhancements. Participants should bring a
laptop and be able to access the Shutterfly
website. By the end of the study group, you’ll
have a completed photo book ready to order if you
choose; printing costs are not included.
$45 – Facilitated by Mike Hopwood, who has
created numerous Shutterfly photo books
documenting the travels and adventures he has
shared with his wife, Cheryl, during their 50 years
of marriage.
Seats available: 18
Origami - Folding Amazing Models
Thursdays, January 7 – 28
9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Peoria Next Innovation Center
Ready to have fun, spark creativity, and learn a
skill you can enjoy anywhere? Join us for origami!
Turn simple squares of paper into charming,
surprising models while learning basic folds,
reading diagrams, and transforming flat paper
into something fantastic. We’ll begin with an easy,
beginner-friendly session, perfect for
those who are new to origami or haven’t folded
since childhood. Each week introduces new
models that build confidence, dexterity, and
creativity. All materials are provided. Just
bring your hands and curiosity!
Origami is easy to learn, engaging for the brain,
instantly rewarding, and a skill you can enjoy for life.
$45 – Facilitated by Steve and Jayne Richards.
Steve has been folding for more than 50 years and
belongs to Origami USA, British Origami Society.
Jayne has been Steve’s origami assistant for more
than 49 years.
Seats available: 20
STUDY GROUPS
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