Community Calendar Events

🌟 Terrier P.U.P.S. Pop-Up Preschool 🌟
Looking for a fun and engaging way to help your little one get a jump start on kindergarten?
Join the Terrier P.U.P.S. Pop-Up Preschool, happening at the Lakeland Center!
This FREE program for children ages 3–5 features hands-on, play-based activities that spark curiosity and learning in a real classroom setting.
🧩 For children in the Carbondale area (including Desoto, Giant City, and Unity Point districts)
🍎 Child must not be currently enrolled in preschool
🥨 Snack provided
📅 Wednesdays, Nov. 12 – Dec. 17 | 9:00AM–11:00AM
This program is in partnership with the Carbondale Community Cabinet for Children and Youth, made possible by a grant from Birth to Five Illinois.
✨ Scan the QR code on the flyer or email cdalechildrenscabinet@gmail.com for details!

🌟 Terrier P.U.P.S. Pop-Up Preschool 🌟
Looking for a fun and engaging way to help your little one get a jump start on kindergarten?
Join the Terrier P.U.P.S. Pop-Up Preschool, happening at the Lakeland Center!
This FREE program for children ages 3–5 features hands-on, play-based activities that spark curiosity and learning in a real classroom setting.
🧩 For children in the Carbondale area (including Desoto, Giant City, and Unity Point districts)
🍎 Child must not be currently enrolled in preschool
🥨 Snack provided
📅 Wednesdays, Nov. 12 – Dec. 17 | 9:00AM–11:00AM
This program is in partnership with the Carbondale Community Cabinet for Children and Youth, made possible by a grant from Birth to Five Illinois.
✨ Scan the QR code on the flyer or email cdalechildrenscabinet@gmail.com for details!

🌟 Terrier P.U.P.S. Pop-Up Preschool 🌟
Looking for a fun and engaging way to help your little one get a jump start on kindergarten?
Join the Terrier P.U.P.S. Pop-Up Preschool, happening at the Lakeland Center!
This FREE program for children ages 3–5 features hands-on, play-based activities that spark curiosity and learning in a real classroom setting.
🧩 For children in the Carbondale area (including Desoto, Giant City, and Unity Point districts)
🍎 Child must not be currently enrolled in preschool
🥨 Snack provided
📅 Wednesdays, Nov. 12 – Dec. 17 | 9:00AM–11:00AM
This program is in partnership with the Carbondale Community Cabinet for Children and Youth, made possible by a grant from Birth to Five Illinois.
✨ Scan the QR code on the flyer or email cdalechildrenscabinet@gmail.com for details!

LEARNING IN RETIREMENT ANNOUNCES FALL SESSION II CLASSES
Southern Illinois Learning in Retirement (SILIR) will offer the following classes beginning the week of October 13. Please note that Session II classes vary in the number of times they meet as noted. All classes, with one exception, meet at Epiphany Lutheran Church in Carbondale.
• Religion and Stories Cost: $15
Instructor: Paul Mundschenk
Meets Mondays, 1:30-3:30 pm, October 13-November 10 (5 sessions)
• London in the Time of Dickens Cost: $15
Instructor: Gary Hartlieb
Meets Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30 pm, October 14-November 11 (5 sessions)
• Understanding Diversity, Understanding Difference Cost: $5
Instructor: Sandy Pensoneau-Conway
Meets Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 am, October 14 and October 21 (2 sessions)
• Remembering Columbo Cost: $15
Instructor: Steve Dollinger
Meets Thursdays, 1:30-3:30 pm, October 16-November 13 (5 sessions)
• Historical Highlights in Southern Illinois Cost: $5
Instructor: Jon Musgrave
Meets Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30 pm (2 sessions)
November 5, The Old Slave House: America’s last station on the reverse
underground railroad
November 12, The Civil War in southern Illinois—Lessons from the home front
• A Stock Taking on the first 10 months of Trump 2.0 and a Look Ahead to the Midterms
Instructor: John Jackson
Meets Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 am, October 28-November 18 (4 sessions) Cost: $15
• Paint Your Own Barn Quilt Panel (24-inch aluminum panel)
Instructor: Jeff Kurtz
Meets Monday, October 20, 9 am–1 pm (one session only)
Location: Congregation Beth Jacob, 904 N. Norwest Lane, Carbondale
Cost: $50 (cash or check to Jeff Kurtz)
Mail or deliver payment to Pam Matthews, 104 S. Rod Lane, Carbondale, IL 62901
For questions, contact Pam at 207-320-5657 or pam15river@gmail.com

Enrollment requires SILIR membership, open to anyone 50 or older. Annual dues are $25. To join and register for classes, contact SIU Events and Outreach at 618-536-7751. More information about SILIR and these classes can be found in the monthly newsletter, Golden Opportunities, at https://conferenceservices.siu.edu/silir/. Registration for SILIR classes is now available online.

🌟 Terrier P.U.P.S. Pop-Up Preschool 🌟
Looking for a fun and engaging way to help your little one get a jump start on kindergarten?
Join the Terrier P.U.P.S. Pop-Up Preschool, happening at the Lakeland Center!
This FREE program for children ages 3–5 features hands-on, play-based activities that spark curiosity and learning in a real classroom setting.
🧩 For children in the Carbondale area (including Desoto, Giant City, and Unity Point districts)
🍎 Child must not be currently enrolled in preschool
🥨 Snack provided
📅 Wednesdays, Nov. 12 – Dec. 17 | 9:00AM–11:00AM
This program is in partnership with the Carbondale Community Cabinet for Children and Youth, made possible by a grant from Birth to Five Illinois.
✨ Scan the QR code on the flyer or email cdalechildrenscabinet@gmail.com for details!

🌟 Terrier P.U.P.S. Pop-Up Preschool 🌟
Looking for a fun and engaging way to help your little one get a jump start on kindergarten?
Join the Terrier P.U.P.S. Pop-Up Preschool, happening at the Lakeland Center!
This FREE program for children ages 3–5 features hands-on, play-based activities that spark curiosity and learning in a real classroom setting.
🧩 For children in the Carbondale area (including Desoto, Giant City, and Unity Point districts)
🍎 Child must not be currently enrolled in preschool
🥨 Snack provided
📅 Wednesdays, Nov. 12 – Dec. 17 | 9:00AM–11:00AM
This program is in partnership with the Carbondale Community Cabinet for Children and Youth, made possible by a grant from Birth to Five Illinois.
✨ Scan the QR code on the flyer or email cdalechildrenscabinet@gmail.com for details!

LEARNING IN RETIREMENT ANNOUNCES FALL SESSION II CLASSES
Southern Illinois Learning in Retirement (SILIR) will offer the following classes beginning the week of October 13. Please note that Session II classes vary in the number of times they meet as noted. All classes, with one exception, meet at Epiphany Lutheran Church in Carbondale.
• Religion and Stories Cost: $15
Instructor: Paul Mundschenk
Meets Mondays, 1:30-3:30 pm, October 13-November 10 (5 sessions)
• London in the Time of Dickens Cost: $15
Instructor: Gary Hartlieb
Meets Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30 pm, October 14-November 11 (5 sessions)
• Understanding Diversity, Understanding Difference Cost: $5
Instructor: Sandy Pensoneau-Conway
Meets Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 am, October 14 and October 21 (2 sessions)
• Remembering Columbo Cost: $15
Instructor: Steve Dollinger
Meets Thursdays, 1:30-3:30 pm, October 16-November 13 (5 sessions)
• Historical Highlights in Southern Illinois Cost: $5
Instructor: Jon Musgrave
Meets Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30 pm (2 sessions)
November 5, The Old Slave House: America’s last station on the reverse
underground railroad
November 12, The Civil War in southern Illinois—Lessons from the home front
• A Stock Taking on the first 10 months of Trump 2.0 and a Look Ahead to the Midterms
Instructor: John Jackson
Meets Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 am, October 28-November 18 (4 sessions) Cost: $15
• Paint Your Own Barn Quilt Panel (24-inch aluminum panel)
Instructor: Jeff Kurtz
Meets Monday, October 20, 9 am–1 pm (one session only)
Location: Congregation Beth Jacob, 904 N. Norwest Lane, Carbondale
Cost: $50 (cash or check to Jeff Kurtz)
Mail or deliver payment to Pam Matthews, 104 S. Rod Lane, Carbondale, IL 62901
For questions, contact Pam at 207-320-5657 or pam15river@gmail.com

Enrollment requires SILIR membership, open to anyone 50 or older. Annual dues are $25. To join and register for classes, contact SIU Events and Outreach at 618-536-7751. More information about SILIR and these classes can be found in the monthly newsletter, Golden Opportunities, at https://conferenceservices.siu.edu/silir/. Registration for SILIR classes is now available online.

Do you enjoy or want to learn needlework? Join the Southern Illinois Stitchers! SI Stitchers is a local chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America, Inc., which supports and promotes Embroidery, Crewel, Cross-stitch, Needlepoint, Hand Quilting, Beading, and other Needle Arts. Gathers monthly on the 4th Sunday to stitch, learn new techniques, and enjoy the company and support of other needle artists. All skill levels are welcome!

LEARNING IN RETIREMENT ANNOUNCES FALL SESSION II CLASSES
Southern Illinois Learning in Retirement (SILIR) will offer the following classes beginning the week of October 13. Please note that Session II classes vary in the number of times they meet as noted. All classes, with one exception, meet at Epiphany Lutheran Church in Carbondale.
• Religion and Stories Cost: $15
Instructor: Paul Mundschenk
Meets Mondays, 1:30-3:30 pm, October 13-November 10 (5 sessions)
• London in the Time of Dickens Cost: $15
Instructor: Gary Hartlieb
Meets Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30 pm, October 14-November 11 (5 sessions)
• Understanding Diversity, Understanding Difference Cost: $5
Instructor: Sandy Pensoneau-Conway
Meets Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 am, October 14 and October 21 (2 sessions)
• Remembering Columbo Cost: $15
Instructor: Steve Dollinger
Meets Thursdays, 1:30-3:30 pm, October 16-November 13 (5 sessions)
• Historical Highlights in Southern Illinois Cost: $5
Instructor: Jon Musgrave
Meets Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30 pm (2 sessions)
November 5, The Old Slave House: America’s last station on the reverse
underground railroad
November 12, The Civil War in southern Illinois—Lessons from the home front
• A Stock Taking on the first 10 months of Trump 2.0 and a Look Ahead to the Midterms
Instructor: John Jackson
Meets Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 am, October 28-November 18 (4 sessions) Cost: $15
• Paint Your Own Barn Quilt Panel (24-inch aluminum panel)
Instructor: Jeff Kurtz
Meets Monday, October 20, 9 am–1 pm (one session only)
Location: Congregation Beth Jacob, 904 N. Norwest Lane, Carbondale
Cost: $50 (cash or check to Jeff Kurtz)
Mail or deliver payment to Pam Matthews, 104 S. Rod Lane, Carbondale, IL 62901
For questions, contact Pam at 207-320-5657 or pam15river@gmail.com

Enrollment requires SILIR membership, open to anyone 50 or older. Annual dues are $25. To join and register for classes, contact SIU Events and Outreach at 618-536-7751. More information about SILIR and these classes can be found in the monthly newsletter, Golden Opportunities, at https://conferenceservices.siu.edu/silir/. Registration for SILIR classes is now available online.

LEARNING IN RETIREMENT ANNOUNCES FALL SESSION II CLASSES
Southern Illinois Learning in Retirement (SILIR) will offer the following classes beginning the week of October 13. Please note that Session II classes vary in the number of times they meet as noted. All classes, with one exception, meet at Epiphany Lutheran Church in Carbondale.
• Religion and Stories Cost: $15
Instructor: Paul Mundschenk
Meets Mondays, 1:30-3:30 pm, October 13-November 10 (5 sessions)
• London in the Time of Dickens Cost: $15
Instructor: Gary Hartlieb
Meets Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30 pm, October 14-November 11 (5 sessions)
• Understanding Diversity, Understanding Difference Cost: $5
Instructor: Sandy Pensoneau-Conway
Meets Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 am, October 14 and October 21 (2 sessions)
• Remembering Columbo Cost: $15
Instructor: Steve Dollinger
Meets Thursdays, 1:30-3:30 pm, October 16-November 13 (5 sessions)
• Historical Highlights in Southern Illinois Cost: $5
Instructor: Jon Musgrave
Meets Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30 pm (2 sessions)
November 5, The Old Slave House: America’s last station on the reverse
underground railroad
November 12, The Civil War in southern Illinois—Lessons from the home front
• A Stock Taking on the first 10 months of Trump 2.0 and a Look Ahead to the Midterms
Instructor: John Jackson
Meets Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 am, October 28-November 18 (4 sessions) Cost: $15
• Paint Your Own Barn Quilt Panel (24-inch aluminum panel)
Instructor: Jeff Kurtz
Meets Monday, October 20, 9 am–1 pm (one session only)
Location: Congregation Beth Jacob, 904 N. Norwest Lane, Carbondale
Cost: $50 (cash or check to Jeff Kurtz)
Mail or deliver payment to Pam Matthews, 104 S. Rod Lane, Carbondale, IL 62901
For questions, contact Pam at 207-320-5657 or pam15river@gmail.com

Enrollment requires SILIR membership, open to anyone 50 or older. Annual dues are $25. To join and register for classes, contact SIU Events and Outreach at 618-536-7751. More information about SILIR and these classes can be found in the monthly newsletter, Golden Opportunities, at https://conferenceservices.siu.edu/silir/. Registration for SILIR classes is now available online.