The Church @ Highland Park

Lifetime Learning - Intermediate Bridge
2023-03-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-03-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-02-27 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Burchette Room
INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE A course for those who have taken LLI’s Beginning
Bridge Class, or have played quite a bit, and want to improve their skills by
playing in a learning mode, at a novice/intermediate level. Emphasis will be on
bidding. The course will use pre-set bridge hands from Audrey Grant’s books and
from the teaching materials published by ACBL (American Contract Bridge
League). In each class you will be playing several hands, each designed to
illustrate concepts of novice/intermediate-level bidding, play-of-the-hand, and
defense techniques.
Limit 20.
Jack Graham
1:00—3:00 P.M. Monday, Starts Feb. 13
The Church at Highland Park, Burchette Room
5206 Balcones Drive (78731)

Lifetime Learning - Beginning Bridge
2023-03-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-03-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-02-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Burchette Room
BEGINNING BRIDGE For people who have never played bridge, or who played
years ago and want to refresh their skills. In the class, we will be using the book
Bridge Basics 1—an Introduction by Audrey Grant (available at Amazon or at
Baron Barclay.com). Purchase of this book is recommended. In each class period
you will be playing several pre-set hands from the book to practice bidding, play
of the hand, and defense, at a beginner’s level. Limit 20.
Jack Graham
10:00—Noon, Monday, Starts Feb. 13
The Church at Highland Park, Burchette Room
5206 Balcones Drive (78731)

Your Memoirs - Your Written Legacy
2023-03-10 09:45 - 12:15, 2023-03-03 09:45 - 12:15, 2023-02-24 09:45 - 12:15 | Burchette Room
YOUR MEMOIRS—YOUR WRITTEN LEGACY The object of this course is to
get your family/personal stories on paper. Studies have shown that most
family stories fade beyond two generations. Our lives are filled with funny,
poignant, sad, spiritual, and meaningful stories. You have stories only you
can write. Most of us have wished we could ask about our families, but
there’s no one left to ask. Leave that written legacy for others and save
them that frustration. They will thank you for it. There is no instruction, but
we will discuss stories and the process of writing—don’t worry, it’s painless.
Each member should expect to write one story each week and read it to the
class. Listening to the stories of others frequently sparks memories of our
own, which we can add to our list of stories to write. At the end of the
semester, we will produce a class book to which I encourage you to
contribute your stories. Need more info? Email the instructor at gayleopie@austin.rr.com or call 512-704-6558 and leave a message. Be sure to
include your name, phone number, and a brief message.
Note: Instructor requests COVID vaccinations. Limit 12.
Gayle Opie, Facilitator
9:45 A.M.—12:15 P.M. Friday, Starts Feb. 17
The Church at Highland Park, Burchette Room
5206 Balcones Drive (78731)

Lifetime Learning- Advanced Bridge
2023-03-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-03-02 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-02-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Burchette Room
PLAY BETTER BRIDGE This course is for those who already know the basics of
bridge, and it is not appropriate for beginners. Several bidding conventions will
be introduced. The course will use pre-set bridge hands from Audrey Grant’s
books Bridge Basics 2 and Bridge Basics 3, as well as from teaching materials
published by ACBL (American Contract Bridge League), including “Bidding,”
“Play,” and “Defense.” Each class includes playing several structured teaching
hands designed to illustrate intermediate-level techniques of bidding, play-ofthe-hand, and defense. Limit 20.
Jack Graham
1:00—3:00 P. M. Thursday, Starts Feb. 16
The Church at Highland Park, Burchett Room
5206 Balcones Drive (78731)

Lifetime Learning - Sew Like a Pro
2023-03-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-03-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-02-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Burchette Room
SEW LIKE A PRO Have you always wanted to make your own clothes but didn’t
know how, or maybe you just aren’t satisfied with your level of garment sewing?
This course will give you the knowledge to take your “homemade” clothing to
“handmade and high-end”. It is not a traditional hands-on sewing class but an
exploration of sewing high-end garments on your own, including the language of
sewing, preparing for projects, and understanding the fundamentals at every
level so that you have a solid foundation and the best chance of making a
garment you will actually want to wear. A beginner-friendly class, it will also be
informative for experienced sewers. By the end of this course, you will have a
firm understanding of sewing machines, patterns, tools, and fabrics. Working on
a project on your own at home is optional. Each class will be around 40 minutes
of formal class time, with 1 hour of discussion/show-and-tell/individual projects
or free sewing time for those students who choose to work on a project. If the
class is interested, we can add basic pattern blocks to the lesson plans. You will
need to bring a notebook/sketchbook and a glue stick or tape. For this course,
you do not need a sewing machine but are encouraged to bring yours if you
want to do some sewing at the end of class. Limit 15.
Raeven K. Harris
10:00—Noon Thursday, Starts Feb. 16
The Church at Highland Park, Burchette Room
5206 Balcones Drive (78731)

Lifetime Learning - Basics of Investing
2023-03-08 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-03-01 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-02-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Burchette Room
BASICS OF INVESTING WORKSHOP No matter what your age, you need to be
well informed about investments and financial planning. This course offers an
easy way to learn how to save, invest and work toward your financial
goals. Whether you are just starting out or want to learn something new, the
workshop will give you real-world strategies that are easy to follow. You’ll learn:
• Key features of bonds, stocks and mutual funds
• Steps you can take to prepare for retirement
• How insurance can help protect against unexpected events
• Basics of estate planning
A detailed workbook will be provided. Our instructor is a registered financial
advisor and experienced presenter. Limit 20.
Chris Cybulski
2:00—3:00 P.M. Wednesday, Starts Feb. 15
The Church at Highland Park, Burchette Room
5206 Balcones Drive (78731)

S.A.L.T. (Study and Lunch Together)
2023-03-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-03-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-02-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Oletha Sapp Library
Sheila Allee Kershaw will be leading the study each Wednesday during Lent. The group will be studying the upcoming Sunday’s scripture. We will read the scriptures, discuss them and think about what they mean to us as individuals and as a church. Please bring paper and pen. Lunch is provided but please contact the Church to make reservations. phone 512-453-6603 or email office@thechurchathp.org

Lifetime Learning Class- Writing Memoirs- Our Stories Matter
2023-03-08 09:30 - 11:30, 2023-03-01 09:30 - 11:30, 2023-02-22 09:30 - 11:30 | Burchette Room
WRITING MEMOIRS—OUR STORIES MATTER Writing them down may be one
of the most important things we do. In our own vernacular and style, we write
the narrative of the experiences and people of our lives so they can be visited
and revisited by ourselves and by those who follow us. Story is how we explain,
understand and reconcile our values, our ideas and how we live our lives.
Through story we expand our horizons as we learn about the lives and culture of
others. Our focus is on the stories we write at home, read them in our class, and
learn from each other. We occasionally share artifacts from our life stories and
write/talk about their importance to us. We will also touch on tips for writing
and publishing memoirs. Class members choose which of their stories will be
published in our semester book. Don’t let your stories be lost. Limit 15.

LifeTime Learning - Conversational French
2023-03-07 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-02-28 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-02-21 13:30 - 15:30 | Burchette Room
CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH Join us to practice speaking in French about current
events, culture, short stories, grammar, and/or movie excerpts shared in class.
The course is designed for those with some proficiency in the language, but
enthusiastic intermediate students are welcome, too. Limit 15.
Mireille Seewann
1:30—3:30 P.M. Tuesday, Starts Feb. 14
The Church at Highland Park, Burchette Room
5206 Balcones Drive (78731)

Morgan Fritz Ordination Service
2023-02-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Sanctuary, 5206 Balcones Drive, Austin, TX, 78731

Pinewood Derby - Pack 55
2023-02-25 08:00 - 13:00 | Sapp Hall
Pack 55 will be hosting the Pinewood Derby

Ash Wednesday Service
2023-02-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Teague Chapel
Join us in a time of reflection as we begin the season of Lent. We will meet in the Chapel at 6:30.
