I was reading the Mystic River Press calendar of events this morning and a few items caught my eye. Along with the usual nature walks, concerts and children's library programs, there were a few interesting events listed.The first to draw my attention was the Coloring Workshop in Charlestown, Rhode Island. The description reads, "Enjoy a relaxing morning by exploring the trend of adult coloring." I don't live under a rock so I do know that adult coloring books were a popular Christmas item this year, but does anyone need a workshop to relearn what they learned when they were just toddlers? Sounds like group therapy, but it might be fun to attend on January 2nd, just to see what kind of instruction the participants receive. Maybe they could have a Benjamin Moore paint store employee on hand to help with colored pencil choices and a nun in her habit, banging on participants' knuckles with a ruler if they colored outside the lines.
The second item that caught my eye and gave me a chuckle was Irish Language Lessons, commencing on January 7th at the Tower Street Community Center in Westerly, Rhode Island. I've met a lot of Irish people over the years and we also vacationed in Ireland a number of years ago. To my recollection, most speak the King's English. I know about Gaelic, but that's not what the event proclaims to be teaching. The only thing I could think of was the relatives from Ireland I met who would come over to visit our neighbors, the Ward family, in Morristown, NJ. I loved hearing their lovely accents and sharing a cup of tea. Somehow I don't think the Irish language lessons being offered in the events calendar would include such typical Irish sayings as, "You fekking idjit!" Too bad really because that would be a fun class to take if they did!
There were lots of notices for stargazing and lectures, but the one I would avoid at all costs now that my sons are grown is Music Together, also at the Westerly Community Center. The description reads, "Family music classes for children ages birth to kindergarten. Sing, play, drum, dance and create musical memories with your little one." That one definitely sounds headache producing....a room full of infants and preschoolers singing, banging on drums and dancing around like little whirling dervishes. I hope they provide a nice glass of wine for the mommies!
