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Celebrate Lunar New Year Welcome in the Year of the Snake and celebrate the arrival of Spring! The Lunar New Year season lasts from January 28th to February 12, 2025. It is a holiday observed by about 20% of the world's population, yet many are unfamiliar with how it is celebrated. Educator Yvonne Wolf, will tell us about the Chinese calendar in relation to the Chinese New Year, the rites, actvities, symbols, and foods associated with it and how you can participate in your own home. Whether it's your first time celebrating this cross-cultural festival or part of yoyr annual outine, join us as we welcome the Year of the Snake. Enjoy delicious Chinese cuisine and learn what makes the Lunar New Year a lot of fun to celebrate. Registration deadline: January 13. CAC

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Delight your taste buds with the flavors of Poland as you embody the spirit of Polish cuisine. Whether it’s traditional or popular Polish foods enjoy a taste of Poland on your plate! Registration deadline: Jan 2

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Mah jongg came a long way…from China to the United States. Lunch on delicious Chinese cuisine and learn from educator, Yvonne Wolf who will enlighten you about how that journey came about, what the Mahjong characters (AKA kraks), bamboos (AKA bams), and dots represent and the difference between Mah jongg and mahjong. Yvonne Wolf also explains the history, cultural symbols, Chinese expressions, and cultural evolution of the internationally popular Chinese game of mahjong. Registration deadline: February 24. CAC

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The Rich & Romantic History of Valentines Luncheon Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a delicious lunch and sweets followed by an entertaining program on "The Rich & Romantic History of Valentines" with historian, performer, and curator Ellie Carlson. Menu includes See STAR Newsletter for lunch menu. Registration Deadline: Feb 3. CAC

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Oscar Party Join us for lunch as we celebrate the 97th Academy Awards honoring motion pictures released in 2024. Ron Falzone, an award-winning screenwriter, professor in Cinema and Television Arts, and an instructor in film comedy at Second City’s Film School at Chicago’s famed Second City, will share clips and review this year’s films and personalities. You will also get to vote on who you believe will win in each category, and the person(s) with the most correct wins a prize. Menu announced in the S.T.A.R. Newsletter. Registration deadline: February 17. CAC

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