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SOUTH HILLS SCRABBLE CLUB 1 p.m., Saturdays For teens and adults. THE CIVIL WAR: UNION AND CONFEDERATE NAVIES 10 a.m., Mondays, Jan. 13, Feb. 10, Mar. 9 Each session is topic oriented – you may join at any time without being concerned you have missed earlier sessions. YIN YOGA 2 p.m., Thursdays, Jan. 16, Feb. 20, Mar. 19 Monette Shuttleworth from the Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh leads this monthly program of slow-paced and meditative yoga. Yin Yoga emphasizes passive postures held for several minutes at a time, with muscles in a relaxed state. INTRODUCTION TO SILAT 6:30 p.m., Mondays, Jan. 13, Feb. 10, Mar. 9 Instructor Adam Kripke will introduce you to Silat Tuo, an ancient 1500-year-old Indonesian martial art practiced for both its self-defense applications as well as its benefits to one’s mind, body, and spirit. This is an introduction to the art focusing on the health and spiritual benefits and movements instead of the martial art applications. LEBO HISTORY NIGHT 7 p.m., Tuesdays, Jan. 7, Feb. 4, Mar. 3 Facilitators Glenn Flickinger and Scott Moore are local history enthusiasts with expertise on a wide range of topics. MT. LEBANON GENEALOGY SOCIETY 1 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 21; Mondays, Feb. 17, Mar. 16 January’s topic is Seek and Ye Shall Find: Become an Ancestry Search Expert. Other topics to be announced. January: Teddy Roosevelt, the Rough Riders, and the Spanish-American War February: Teddy Roosevelt: President, Trust Buster, and Bull Moose Progressive March: Topic to be announced. WRITE OR DIE: SCIENCE FICTION, FANTASY & HORROR WRITING AND CRITIQUE GROUP 6:45 p.m., Tuesdays, Jan. 28, Feb. 25, Mar. 24 Write or Die (WorD) is a science fiction, fantasy and horror writing and critique group. Meetings are free to attend and open to the public. The group includes experienced writers and newcomers. INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE GROUPS BOARD GAME NIGHT 7 p.m., Tuesdays A fun night of strategy and competition playing Euro-style board games. MAH JONGG 5:30 p.m., Thursdays (except Jan. 2) Stop by for a challenging and fun evening playing the American version of Mah Jongg. SAHAJA MEDITATION 6:30 p.m., Mondays, Jan. 6; Feb. 3, 17; Mar. 2, 16 If you are a beginner or have never attended one of these classes, please arrive at 6:30 for instruction. Class starts at 7. These classes are offered free of charge or obligation. No reservations are required. SLOVAK HERITAGE 7 p.m., Mondays, Jan. 6, Feb. 3, Mar. 2 January: Slovak Folk Art February: Summer School in Slovakia March: Folklore Dances, Songs and Traditions Across Slovakia Continued on next page > MT. LEBANON ❘ WINTER 2019 43