Announcements

Announcing The Villages Gem and Mineral Society annual Artisan Show

Annual Artisan Show Approaches!

Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023 is the date! The Artisan Show put on by The Villages Gem and Mineral Society is an amazing opportunity to see beautiful works created by our members and other vendors. It is also a great chance to stock up on the supplies you have been looking for for your projects. There […]

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Just a reminder, this Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022 is Thanksgiving here in the USA. There will be no workshop on that day. But you can work off some of all that turkey and pie on Sunday!

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Weather Alerts: Nov 10 Cancellation

Florida’s weather is generally nice and sunny but this time of year it can be unpredictable. There is potentially another hurricane heading our way and severe weather is forecast to be here by Thursday, Nov 10, 2022. For that reason, the Pre-Christmas Sale has been rescheduled to the following Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. There will […]

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Oct 6, 2022 Business Meeting and Silent Auction

October 2022 Business Meeting Thursday, October 6, 2022 will be the second business meeting of the fall. The meeting will start at 7:30pm and be followed with a Silent Auction. Topics to be discussed are the Pre-Christmas Show being held on November 10, 2022 at the Seabreeze Recreational Center, as well as each committee providing […]

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Hurricane Ian Cancels Workshop

Tue, Sep 27 at 11:23 PM from our President Greg: NO WORKSHOP THURSDAY, SEPT 29, 2022 Due to hurricane Ian the Seabreeze Rec Center will be closed until Friday.  Right now, it looks like we will have a workshop on Sunday, if anything changes I will email you. Be safe, everyone!

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2022 Pre-Christmas Sale–Weather Update

Updated Nov 8, 2022–Due to Severe Weather TVG&MS’ Annual Pre-Christmas Show & Sale originally scheduled for Thursday Nov 10 has been rescheduled to Thursday evening, Nov 17, 2022 due to severe weather heading our way. Stay safe everyone! (No, members, there will NOT be a workshop that night instead.) What Will You Find at the […]

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Wire Wrap Bead Connections Class Success

Susan, the Wire-Wrapping Jewelry Making SIG (special interest group) leader reports “I just wanted to let you know that we had a nice turnout last night for the Wire Wrapped Loops class by Nancy Buettner.  I think everyone had fun and got very creative!!  And maybe a little loopy too!“ As you can see from […]

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July 2022 Workshop Closures

There are several events that are resulting in workshop cancellations in July. This Sunday, July 3, 2022, there will not be a workshop. Next Thursday, July 7, there will be no workshop. Thursday, July 21, there will be no workshop. Thursday, July 28 there WILL be a workshop, but no SIG class.

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No Workshop Thursday June 9

We will not have access to SeaBreeze Recreation Center craft room so there will be no workshop on Thursday, June 9, 2022. Note: We WILL be having a workshop on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 19. So, whether you are a dad or not, grab your favorite rocks and have a great day!

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No Sunday Workshop 5/29/22

Just a reminder that in observance of Memorial Day, there will be no workshop this Sunday, May 29, 2022. Hope to see you on Thursday!

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