Guided Tour of the Riparian Preserve – Feb 1, 2020, 10 am -12 pm
Celebrate World Wetlands Day with a guided tour of the Riparian Preserve. Park Naturalist, Jennie Rambo, will lead participants through the beautiful preserve to spot winter waterfowl, learn more about the wetland areas, and enjoy the tunning preserve and all it has to offer. She will also discuss how wetlands are crucial for species survival.
This Event is for ages 10 and up and wear comfortable shoes.
Meet at the Priparian Preserve parking lot off of Guadalupe Road.
Registration is required.
Cost: Members $5, Non-Members $10
Hiking for Wellness and Enjoyment – Feb 4, 2020, 6 pm – 7:30 pm
Thomas Hulen, HD SOUTH Program Coordinator, and Hiker extraordinaire will share his experience and knowledge of hiking in Arizona with an emphasis on hiking on one of the Phoenix Metropolitan areas mountain parks. Thom will discuss equipment, safety and other topics that will make hiking pleasurable, safe, and healthy.
Registration is required.
Cost: Free
French Genealogy – Feb 5, 2020, 6:30 pm – 8 pm
Gordon Mulleneaux of the Mesa History Center will assist participants in how to weave through the complexities of their French family history. Learn common genealogy terms in English along with their French equivalent. Gordon will share insights into the resources available for those wishing to research their famille.
Registration is required.
Cost: Free
Centennial Saturday! Gilbert Rock! Paint a Centennial Rock – Feb 8, 2020, 10 am – 12 pm
Tabitha Dumas, museum volunteer, and Board member will lead this workshop where participants will paint a rock to celebrate Gilbert’s 100-year anniversary. Each rock will be placed throughout the town for the community to find! Rocks can then be returned to the Museum for a special gift. All the returned rocks will be added to our commemorative Centennial Rock Garden.
Registration is required.
Cost: FREE
Stress Management and Self Care – Feb 11, 2020, 6:30 pm – 8 pm
Unfortunately, the body doesn’t recognize the difference between good stress and bad stress. Julie Jacobs, MA, LPC will discuss
ways to identify symptoms of stress with an emphasis on the importance of self-care.
Participants will also learn strategies to help cope with stress as well as keys to
identifying stressful situations.
Don’t stress, but registration is required.
Cost: FREE
Batter Up! Territorial Arizona Baseball History – Feb 11, 2020, 6:30-pm – 8 pm
John Darrin Tenney is a historian and writer
who will conduct this informative program. He is an authority on baseball history and
author of the book, “Baseball in Territorial Arizona—A History 1863-1912”. Through
contemporary newspaper accounts culled from 27 territorial Arizona newspapers, John
has identified 36 organized baseball clubs that played for sport, recreation, and
entertainment during Arizona’s formative years. He travels across Arizona, lecturing to
interested audiences on the finer points of baseball history. Be sure to attend this
educational and revealing program.
Registration is required.
Cost: Free
Year of the Rat: Chinese New Year – Feb 15, 2020, 10 am – 12 pm
Celebrate Chinese New Year with the
students from Hope Chinese School who will demonstrate storytelling, dance, song, and
traditional Chinese food preparation.
Registration is required.
Cost: Free
At Work in Arizona – Feb 18, 2020, 6:30 pm – 8 pm
Photographer and author Marilyn Szabo has
been capturing striking imagery fueled by her love of history and photography for over
25 years. During this informative program, Marilyn will present her extensive
photographic history of work and commerce in Arizona. A treat for Arizona natives and
transplants alike!
Registration is required
Cost: Free
Using Art to Cope with Chronic Illness – Feb 22, 2020, 1 pm – 2:30 pm
US Navy Veteran, Lucy Wong, will talk about
the power that can be found in creativity when it comes to coping with chronic illness.
For over 30 years, Lucy has used art to cope with her own chronic illness, and she will
share her experiences. Lucy will also discuss and help spread awareness for “World
Rare Disease Day” through education and information.
Registration is required.
Cost: Free
The Chinese Contribution to the Railroad – Feb 25, 2020, 6:30 pm – 8 pm
In partnership with the Gilbert Sister Cities
organization, Jennifer Yang and other members will discuss how Chinese immigrants
helped build the railroads that led to the development of the United States. Discussion
will include points regarding the history of the railroad in Gilbert, the Chinese immigrants
that settled here, and their impact on our expanding community.
Registration is required.
Cost: Free
HD South: Gilbert Historical Museum
10 South Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
