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HD SOUTH-HOME OF THE GILBERT HISTORICAL MUSEUM
EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
July 2025
 
Gilbert, AZ (May 30, 2025) – HD SOUTH, Home of the Gilbert Historical Museum, is the East Valley’s arts, culture, & history center and offers a series of exciting and informative programs for people of all ages. These programs are led by artists, historians, storytellers, health and wellness specialists, botanists, and scientists; experts in their field who share their knowledge and skills with our community.  To register, visit www.hdsouth.org/calendar . 
July Events
THROUGH EACH OTHERS’ EYES—AUSTRALIAN EXCHANGE
Beginning July 5, 2025 and on display through July 26, 2025, this exhibit of photographs by image-makers from different cultures explores their dissimilar worlds.  Two photographers from Arizona, and two from Australia hosted their counterparts for ten days of road travel to capture iconic imagery of their respective lands.  The photographs explore how cultural background informs a person’s unique vision, ranging from the Australians’ surprised response to the vast, open, sparsely populated vistas of the arid American Southwest, to the Arizonans’ joyful reaction to the vibrant color and bustling heritage of Australia.  Gallery 4 admission is included in the price of Museum admission. 
July Programs
MOVIE NIGHT--ANNE OF GREEN GABLES
July 1 & 29, 2025 | 6:30pm – 8:00pm   Join HD SOUTH for a movie night featuring Anne of Green Gables (1985) with Megan Follows and Collen Dewhurst. Filmed amidst the spectacular scenery of Prince Edward Island, Canada, this Emmy Award-winning production follows the enchanting life of orphaned Anne Shirley, from her struggles as an adolescent to her triumphs as a young woman. Bring a friend and your favorite movie snacks and enjoy an evening of “wit, style and emotional power.” Ages 16 & up. Registration required. This movie will be shown in two parts.  Cost: FREE
YOGA AT HD SOUTH
July 7, 14, 21, 28 2025 | 7:00pm – 8:00pm   Join HD SOUTH and Yoga’s Arc, Amilia Lucie and Alyssa Schaeffer for an hour of yoga that will help relax participants while conditioning muscles.  Enjoy the benefits of effective breathing, improved flexibility, and greater balance.  This is an all-level yoga class for teens through adults.  Please bring a yoga mat, water, and wear comfortable clothing. Registration is required.  Cost: FREE
ART WITH HEART
July 8, 2025 | 6:30pm – 8:00pm   Welcome Debra McVay M. Ed., for an expressive intuitive art class for adults. Using a guided visualization that will help quiet the busy mind and open a connection to your heart’s intuitive voice. From this reflective space, you’ll create meaningful, intuitive artwork using watercolor—no art experience needed, just a willingness to explore and express from within. Registration required. Attendance limited. Cost: Members FREE; Non-members $5.
REMEMBERING WALLACE AND LADMO
July 10, 2025 | 6:30pm – 8:00pm   Join Steve Hoza, historian extraordinaire and archivist, for an enjoyable evening learning about the children’s TV show Wallace and Ladmo. The popular after-school show entertained children in the Phoenix area for 35 years. All program attendees will be eligible to win prizes after the presentation, including, Ladmo Bags, posters, books, and DVDs. Registration required. Cost: FREE 
LUNCH HOUR BOOK CLUB
July 14 & July 28, 2025| 11:30am-1:00pm Bring your lunch and join HD SOUTH and Literally, A Bookshop, who have partnered to host a community book club. The Book Club will meet twice a month, and the book selection will be discussed over the course of the two sessions. The July book selection is “Before The Coffee Gets Cold” by Toshikazu Kawaguchi.  In a small back alley of Tokyo, there is a café that has been serving carefully brewed coffee for more than one hundred years. Local legend says that this shop offers something else besides coffee—the chance to travel back in time.  Over the course of one summer, four customers visit the café in the hopes of making that journey. But time travel isn’t so simple, and there are rules that must be followed. Most important, the trip can last only as long as it takes for the coffee to get cold. Heartwarming, wistful, mysterious and delightfully quirky, this internationally bestselling novel explores the age-old question: What would you change if you could travel back in time?
Advanced registration is required and limited to the first 12 registrants. To register and purchase the book, please visit www.literallybookshop.com.
FAMILY HISTORY-CHILDHOOD TOYS 
July 15, 2025 | 6:30pm – 8:00pm   Join ASU professor emeritus Duane Roen, founding coordinator for the Project for Writing and Recording Family History in the College of Integrative Science and Arts, for this unique look at our family history. Each of us has memories of the toys that occupied our play time as children. Some of those toys may have been purchased; some may have been lovingly crafted by family members; some have been ordinary objects that we spontaneously converted to toys—e.g., a stick or a rock. In this workshop, we will talk and write about some of the toys that each of us has had, reflecting on the role of toys in our lives and the lives of other family members. Age 12 and up. Registration required. Cost: FREE
BEGINNER HULA CLASS
July 19, 2025 | 10:30am – 12:00pm   In this wonderful program, Dr. Adelaida Severson, will instruct participants on the art of hula storytelling. Born and raised in Hawaii, Dr. Severson learned the hula while growing up and enjoys teaching it in her spare time. Everyone will leave having learned an easy hula dance to share with others. Ages 8 and up. Please wear comfortable clothing, barefoot, and ready to sway, and learn the basics of the hula. Registration is required. Cost: FREE 
PERCUSSION MAKE AND PLAY
July 19, 2025 | 1:00pm – 2:30pm   Play musical instruments from around the world with ASU Professors Emeritus Duane and Maureen Roen, in this fun and interactive musical workshop. Learn how to make and play simple percussion instruments from items found around the home. The workshop will end with a brief concert performance alongside Duane and Maureen. All supplies provided. Ages 6 & up. Registration required. Cost: FREE
SOUND MEDITATION FOR GRIEF                                                                                                                                       July 22, 2025 | 6:30pm-7:30pm   Join Stuart Preston, a certified Sound Practitioner, for a deeply empathetic Sound Meditation Session designed for those grappling with loss. It’s not about moving on but finding moments of peace and clarity amidst sorrow. Bring a yoga mat, blankets, and a pillow to create your personal sanctuary. Dress comfortably and arrive 10 minutes early. Learn more about Stuart and this unique practice at www.LaoStu.com. Registration is required due to limited space. Ages 16 & up. Cost: $5 per person.
PAINT & SIP
July 31, 2025 | 6:30pm – 8:00pm   Join local acclaimed artist Jean Smith, for a paint and sip night at the museum. Bring a friend and your favorite beverage and enjoy an evening of painting. During this workshop, participants will be instructed on varying artistic techniques to make their own personal art projects. Be sure to bring your special someone for an evening of painting and fun.  All supplies provided. Registration is required. See the calendar for this month’s art project. Cost: Members FREE; Non-members $5.
 
 
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About HD SOUTH: Originally opened as Gilbert Elementary School in 1913, HD SOUTH—Home of The Gilbert Historical Museum, is the oldest building still standing in Gilbert and is the only one on the National Register of Historic Places.  The museum has made great strides to become one of Arizona’s premier community history museums as well as a center for arts and culture.  HD SOUTH is the vibrant cornerstone of an intergenerational community that celebrates the past, inspires unity of all people, and cultivates life-enriching collaboration.  The programs and events at HD SOUTH focus on six community pillars and are designed for all generations.  These pillars include History, Health & Wellness, Science, Literature, Art, and Music.   A private 501(c)3 non-profit, HD SOUTH is a catalyst for connection while bridging generations and maintaining a stewardship of history.  For more information and to see our calendar of events, visit www.hdsouth.org