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| THE COLONY NEWS | APRIL 2024 | 23 To all of you wishing to join our Watercolor Class, we meet in the Annex on the last ursday of each month from 9 am to 12:30 pm. Our class consists of beginners to advanced painters. We ask that you provide your own art supplies. For beginners, inexpensive starter kits can be found at Michaels and Hobby Lobby. You will also need to bring a water container and some paper towels. We have a lot of fun in our classes and look forward to having you join us. If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call at the above number. Watercolor Classes By Sylvia Maxwell, 818-667-1766 Most of us love music, but we probably do not realize how valuable it is to our mental health and happiness. According to AARP Magazine, many studies show that music's power affects us both psychologically and physically. Singing with others causes the brain to secrete oxytocin, which creates warm sensations of bonding, unity, security, and awe, and it can alleviate pain and anxiety. When you play and sing with others, it is very difficult to feel bad! We would love to have you get some oxytocin with us any Friday at 1 pm in the Annex. We can teach you how to play this easy instrument and you can sing and laugh with us. You can call me for more information. Strummers By Judy Moore, 949-468-7375 Taka Ritchie is our artist for April and is returning with some of her spring collection of floral paintings. She is a self-taught master artist in watercolor and paints animals, landscapes, portraits and whatever else comes to mind. Taka also paints in acrylics as well as being an accomplished sculptor and a published author. She is known to be our guest watercolor instructor from time to time. She can oen be found in our Clubhouse Card Room playing mah-jongg. ank you, Taka, for the many years of contributing your beautiful artwork for exhibition in our Lobby. Artist of the Month By Sylvia Maxwell, 818-667-1766 Auditions: e Colony Players eater Group is holding auditions for our annual — and quite popular variety show, "e Colony's Got Talent; with Frills, rills and Skills," on Monday, April 15, at 6 pm in the Auditorium. e skits we chose for auditions are short, funny and with very little memorization. A couple of the skits are great for a husband-and-wife team. Perhaps you have a routine you would like to audition. If so, come on down! We have a little bit for everybody. We love new faces, no experience necessary, and we have plenty of cast members who will help you get the hang of things. It is loads of fun and a great way to meet new friends. e show will be on Saturday and Sunday, October 12-13, at 6 pm in the Auditorium. Should you have any questions, please call me at the number above or Carol Strutt at 951-698-0318. Don't be shy, give it a try! Players eater By Brenda Sindorf, 951-698-7097