An Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine

Frisbie Senior Center 52 East Northwest Highway, Des Plaines, IL, United States

Educator Yvonne Wolf gives a brief background on the ancient practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine, including three main principles of its purpose. She will relate this ancient study to Western traditions and introduce 10 common roots and herbs that are …

The Untold Story about Mahjong

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Mah jongg came a long way…from China to the US. This seminar 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 …

A Traditional Chinese Tea Demonstration

Lincolnwood Public Library District 4000 W. Pratt Ave, Lincolnwood, IL

According to Confucianism, the art of tea is as much transformative on an introspective level as it is on a ceremonial level. Gain a brief background on the origin of tea and its role in East Asian social interactions along …

Celebrating The Lunar New Year

Elmhurst Public Library 125 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, IL, United States

The Lunar New Year season lasts from February 9th to February 24th, 2025. It is a holiday observed by 20% of the world’s population, yet many are unfamiliar with how it is celebrated. Educator Yvonne Wolf will tell us about …

Celebrating the Lunar New Year

Ruth Circle, Methodist Church 727 Harlem Ave, Glenview, IL, United States

The Lunar New Year season lasts from February 9th to February 24th, 2025. It is a holiday observed by 20% of the world’s population, yet many are unfamiliar with how it is celebrated. Educator Yvonne Wolf will tell us about …

Celebrating the Lunar New Year

Forest Park Public Library 7555 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park, IL, United States

The Lunar New Year season lasts from February 9th to February 24th, 2025. It is a holiday observed by 20% of the world’s population, yet many are unfamiliar with how it is celebrated. Educator Yvonne Wolf will tell us about …

The Animals of Chinese Zodiac: The Year of the Snake

The Moorings 811 E. Central Rd., Arlington Heights, IL, United States

The Chinese use the zodiac animals to inspire and encourage positive qualities in ourselves by learning from the natural world. The twelve zodiac signs were and are used to measure time, compatibility for marriage, compatibility with a chosen occupation, and …

Celebrating the Lunar New Year

Lincolnwood Public Library District 4000 W. Pratt Ave, Lincolnwood, IL

The Lunar New Year season lasts from February 9th to February 24th, 2025. It is a holiday observed by 20% of the world’s population, yet many are unfamiliar with how it is celebrated. Educator Yvonne Wolf will tell us about …

A Bite of Chinatown History

Hinsdale Public Library 20 East Maple St., Hinsdale, IL, United States

The history of any Chinatown in the US is rich with immigration legal difficulties, Chinese food history, illicit opium and gambling activities, and unconventional family ties. The history of San Francisco Chinatown embodies all these dramatic elements and more. Educator …

A Traditional Chinese Tea Demonstration

Bartlett Public Library 800 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett, IL, United States

According to Confucianism, the art of tea is as much transformative on an introspective level as it is on a ceremonial level. Gain a brief background on the origin of tea and its role in East Asian social interactions along …

Celebrating The Lunar New Year

Wauconda Public Library District 801 N Main St, Wauconda, IL, United States

The Lunar New Year season lasts from February 9th to February 24th, 2025. It is a holiday observed by 20% of the world’s population, yet many are unfamiliar with how it is celebrated. Educator Yvonne Wolf will tell us about …

Celebrating The Lunar New Year

Park Ridge Centennial Activity Center 100 S Western Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United States

The Lunar New Year season lasts from February 9th to February 24th, 2025. It is a holiday observed by 20% of the world’s population, yet many are unfamiliar with how it is celebrated. Educator Yvonne Wolf will tell us about …