Full line-up for Hope Bridges this fall

Times Contributor  

 

Belong, Create and Connect through the ARTS has been the motto and statement of mission for the Hope Bridges Society in the community of Strathmore and the surrounding area.

Their fall line-up of workshops and programming is fast approaching as September draws near and people are looking to fall back into routine or possibly embark on a new adventure. Sing (& Play) your High Note begins on Tuesdays from 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. starting Sept. 2, at Hope Church. Go Green Upcycling will be on Thursdays from 10a.m. – noon starting Sept. 4 at the Hope Bridges Studio.

Zentangle for beginners will be on Tuesdays, starting Sept. 16 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. and the intermediate program on Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. both located at the Strathmore Library.

Sarah Haughey returns to facilitate African Drumming for six Tuesdays starting on Sept. 16 from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Holy Cross Collegiate band room.

The yearly Gala will be held on Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. at Hope Church. The focused event is a celebration of what Hope Bridges does with art in the community. Art pieces will be displayed in a gallery and there will be live performances by local and regional artists. Coordinator Wanda Reinholdt emphasizes that Hope Bridges does art to connect people in the community, to establish relationships and move away from a segregated community lifestyle and incorporate adults of all abilities and skill levels in their programming. Reinholdt says, “We are trying to build a sense of community and relationships between individuals using art as a medium.”

For more information and to pre-register, call Wanda or Heather at 403-983-3640 or check out what Hope Bridges is doing by going to www.hopebridges.ca.