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Announcements 

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​NEW TO SLE

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  1. Mindful Meditation Bracelet by Holly Ranke
  2. Watercolor & Coloring Books by Mara Rooney
  3. Pollinators and Native Plants by Kelly McMurtry
  4. Self-Discovery Through Journaling by Kate Stanford
  5. History of Comic Books: An American Art Form/Vintage toys from the 1940s-1950s by Bob Murphy
  6. Origami Gift Box by Adele Upton
  7. If You Plant It, They Will Come: Gardening for Pollinators by Judith Alberts
  8. Book Binding by Roycroft Presentations- Alan Nowicki  
  9. “Dr. Benjamin Rush: America’s Forgotten Founding Father” by Derek Maxfield
  10. Mahjong 101 by Bonnie Bright, Sue Meegan, Sue Probst, Marie Soderholm
  11. Demystifying DNA and How it Helps Find Ancestors by June Franzel
  12. Careers and Understanding Nature by Nellie Gardner
  13. Why Water Matters by Dr. Frank Bright
  14. Serving From the Heart by Alvaro Ferreira
  15. Landscape Restorations by Nellie Gardner
  16. Pioneer Museum Talk and Tour by Eric Parker
  17. Benefits of Mindfulness by Rhea Zwiefer
  18. Letterboxing by Cindy and Mike Turner
  19. Pioneer Museum: Seneca Heritage Storytelling by Kaye Swyers
  20. Issues As We Age by Dr. Rob Horowitz
  21. Make Me an Author by Creekside Publishing
  22. East Hill Creamery Tour and Tasting with Gary Buerley
  23. Walking Tour of SLI Landmarks with Brad Huber
  24. Lunch Time Portrayal: “Joseph Ellicott” by Dennis Upton
  25. Simple Conversations with Complicated People by Denise Reichard
  26. Cooking Demonstration by Steve Burgeson
  27. Music – Women of Civil War by Don Dwyer
  28. Embroidery Pendants by Linda Franke
  29. Historic Landmarks and Historic Districts 101 by Megan Klem
  30. SLI Sea Serpent Scavenger Hunt with Bob Murphy
  31. Blue Bottle Art by Adele Upton
  32. Avoiding Spammers and Hackers by Sean Valdes
  33. Outdoor Relaxation by Chip Matthews
  34. Silver Lake Legends: Story and Family by Sue Palmer
  35. How Glaciers Formed Silver Lake, But Not Letchworth State Park by Conrad Baker
  36. Lunch Time Talk with Kate Welshofer
  37. Lunch at Burt Park
  38. Prehistoric World Tour
  39. Animals of WNY: Creatures (Big and Small) That Call WNY Home by Claudia Nusstein
  40. Punch and Judy Puppet Show
  41. What’s up in Libraries: Public and Little Free Library Trends by Kelly Paganelli & Rebecca Connelly
  42. Impressionism by Professor Bill White
  43. Antique Lanterns by Eric Szucs
  44. Jarvis Langdon Historical Portrayal by Jim Hare
  45. Pickleball Playtime at Burt Park
  46. The Dirty Story Behind the Birth of 4 Architectural Treasures with Alan Nowicki
  47. Family Sea Serpent Crafting/Playground Time
  48. Meet & Mingle

​​​RETURNING PRESENTERS/WORKSHOPS TO SLE 2026 (subject to change)


 


























NEW EVENING ENTERTAINMENT !!! (subject to change)

Thursday, July 30, 2026: Carnival Kids Steel Orchestra
 
Friday, July 31, 2026: Sunset Acoustical Guitar with Don Thomas​

Saturday, August 1, 2026: A Night of Story and Song; with Megan Loomis

  1. Line Dancing by Pam Fiegl
  2. A Visit to the Coca Cola Museum by Dave Phillips Sr.
  3. 3D Printing by Ray Lia
  4. Labrinth Walk by Sue Russell
  5. Making Theatrical Props by Mara Rooney
  6. Porch Chat - Doug Wilson - The Jello House
  7. Porch Chat - Sharon Pratt - An Afternoon Tea
  8. Porch Chat - Kathy Schaefer - Make Your Cottage Your Own
  9. An Informal Discussion: The Silver Lake Institute with Bill Schaefer
  10. Antiques Appraiser by Todd Jantzi
  11. Perry Methodist Church-Stained Glass Windows by Rev Tony Hipes - off site
  12. The First Congregational Church of Perry Center tour of stained-glass windows - off site (located in Perry Center)
  13. Book Group by Tracy Brewster
  14. Crazy Grandparents Stories by Bill & Kathy Schaefer
  15. Sex Trafficking Doesn't Happen Here... Does It? by Kelly Nickerson
  16. Greenware Pottery Class by Ed Green
  17. Tie-Dye by Kaely and Brandon Phillips
  18. Three-to-See Cottage Tours by Sharon Pratt
  19. Lantern Walks by Lisa Schiske
  20. Daily Morning Devotions by Local Ministers/Deacons
  21. Bird and Garden Tour by Hans and Leslie Kunze
  22. Preconcert Ice Cream by Yummies
  23. SLI Lakefront Walk - Decks, Boathouses, and Gardens
  24. One Love Drum Circle by Jackie Swaby
  25. Kayaking on Silver Lake
  26. Preconcert Desserts by Glen Iris Inn
  27. Flower Arranging by The Perry Garden Club
  28. Boat Tours on Silver Lake
  29. The Silver Lake Artists' Show and Sale
  30. Open Swim at Asbury Pool
  31. Photographic History of SLI and Asbury by Bob Murphy
  32. Bob’s Barn Chat by Bob Murphy
  33. Celebrating 150 Years at Silver Lake by Sharon Pratt
  34. Gentle Chair Yoga by Amanda Ganguly
  35. Watercolor by Sandra Tyler
  36. Mushroom Growing with Don Gasiewicz 
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  38. Dream Analysis: Finding Wisdom in Your Dreams by Rev. Corey Keyes
  39. Acrylic Painting by Lorie Longhany