PROTECTING AND PRESERVING ARIZONA’S HERITAGE
Formed in 1992, the Arizona Heritage Alliance is
an organization whose mission it is to protect, preserve and enhance Arizona’s historic,
cultural and natural heritage. The group is dedicated to providing support for local,
regional and state parks, the state’s historic and cultural treasures, and Arizona’s
natural environment. Executive Director, Lani Lott, will explain how Arizonans can help
protect our state’s historic and natural legacy.
Registration is required. Cost: FREE
HD Gilbert – 10 S. Gilbert Rd. Gilbert 85296- March 3, 2020 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH—LEARN THE BASICS
Jeanne Koniuszy of the Mesa Family History Center will guide attendees on how to get started researching their family history. She will also provide tips and techniques to use if your research has reached a dead end. This is a great class for beginners as well as those who just need a refresher in the basics of genealogical research.
Registration is required: Cost FREE
HD Gilbert – 10 S. Gilbert Rd. Gilbert 85296- March 4, 2020 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
BUTTERFLIES OF THE SONORAN DESERT 
In celebration of World Butterfly Day, professor emeritus at ASU and president of the Central Arizona Butterfly Association, Ron Rutowski, will lead us on an instructional discussion about butterflies that live in and
frequent the Sonoran Desert. The mission of the Central Arizona Butterfly Association (CAzBA) is to promote the enjoyment of recreational butterflying by providing educational, research, and recreational opportunities to schools and the public throughout central Arizona.
Registration is required: Cost FREE
HD Gilbert – 10 S. Gilbert Rd. Gilbert 85296- March 10, 2020 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
MOTHER NATURE AND CHICKEN SOUP
Chicken soup is a tried and true remedy for
what ails you, but did you know being out in nature can be just as therapeutic? Thomas
Hulen, HD SOUTH Program Coordinator will present an intriguing discussion regarding
timely scientific evidence outlining the benefits to human health and wellness and the
great outdoors.
Registration is required. Cost: FREE
HD Gilbert – 10 S. Gilbert Rd. Gilbert 85296- March 11, 2020 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
CENTENNIAL SATURDAY!!
BUILD YOUR OWN MODEL OF THE WATER TOWER
During our third installment in our Centennial Saturday programs, participants from ages 6 to 106 will make a scale model of Gilbert’s iconic water tower. What better way to celebrate our town’s 100 years than by making
your very own water tower! All supplies are provided.
Registration is required. Cost: FREE
HD Gilbert – 10 S. Gilbert Rd. Gilbert 85296- March 14, 2020 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
SUNRISE YOGA
Greet the vernal equinox and the day with an
invigorating Yoga practice under the front ramada of the Museum. Certified Yoga
instructor Marilynn Igleski will guide participants through a variety of sun salutations and
meditation practices. Marilynn has been teaching yoga for over 10 years with a primary
focus on the Yoga of Well-Being. Bring your own mat. Ages 14 & up.
Registration is preferred. Cost: Members $5, Non-Members $8, Drop In $10
HD Gilbert – 10 S. Gilbert Rd. Gilbert 85296 / March 21, 2020 6 a.m. – 7 a.m.
PAINTING BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES
Under the experienced guidance of instructor Jean Smith, participants will paint a variety of gorgeous butterflies and turn them into a mobile. Jean, who is an artist, art educator, and retired art teacher will lead this interactive painting class. All supplies are provided. Ages 10 & up.
Registration is required. Cost: FREE
HD Gilbert – 10 S. Gilbert Rd. Gilbert 85296 / March 21, 2020, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT
Heather Macre, Central Arizona Project board member, will discuss Arizona’s water future and highlight the Colorado River and its impact on Arizona. Central Arizona Project (CAP) is Arizona’s single largest resource
for renewable water supplies. CAP is designed to bring about 1.5 million acre-feet of water from the Colorado River to Central and Southern Arizona every year. So take some time to KNOW YOUR WATER and join us for this provoking program.
Registration is required. Cost: FREE
HD Gilbert – 10 S. Gilbert Rd. Gilbert 85296 / March 24, 2020 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
A STITCH IN TIME—ARIZONA’S QUILTING HISTORY
Join Carole De Cosmo, quilting historian, for this presentation of a nostalgic journey through Arizona’s past via historic quilts. Carole is the executive director of the Arizona Farm and Ranch Experience and is a founding
member of the committee that established the Arizona Farming And Ranching Hall Of Fame.
Registration is required. Cost: FREE
HD Gilbert – 10 S. Gilbert Rd. Gilbert 85296 March 28, 2020 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m
MAKE ARTISTIC TREASURES FROM TRASH
Artist Cora Newell will highlight the benefits of recycling by instructing workshop goers how easy it is to create beautiful pieces of art from recycled trash. Using discarded items, participants will create unique works of art,
highlighting the benefits of recycling and reusing. All supplies are provided.
Registration is required. Cost: FREE
HD Gilbert – 10 S. Gilbert Rd. Gilbert 85296 March 28, 2020 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
HD South: Gilbert Historical Museum
10 South Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
