Celebrating the Cherry Blossoms Festival

Bensenville Public Library 200 S Church Rd, Bensenville, IL, United States

Japan has been a fascinating American tourist attraction for decades. Educator Yvonne Wolf lived and worked in Japan. She will give a brief overview of Japan and welcome Spring the Japanese way, through the cherry blossom festivals. Cherry Blossom season …

An Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine

Wauconda Public Library District 801 N Main St, Wauconda, 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 …

An Introduction to the East Asian Garden

Gorton Center 400 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL, United States

Yvonne Wolf gives a short background on the aesthetics of the Japanese and the Chinese gardens.  Discover Confucian symbolism expressed in gardens and how they are used to relieve stress and cultivate inner peace. Learn the cultural history of the …

Celebrating the Cherry Blossoms Festival

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

Japan has been a fascinating American tourist attraction for decades. Educator Yvonne Wolf lived and worked in Japan. She will give a brief overview of Japan and welcome Spring the Japanese way, through the cherry blossom festivals. Cherry Blossom season …

An Introduction to the East Asian Garden

Arlington Heights Senior Center 1801 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Yvonne Wolf gives a short background on the aesthetics of the Japanese and the Chinese gardens.  Discover Confucian symbolism expressed in gardens and how they are used to relieve stress and cultivate inner peace. Learn the cultural history of the …

An Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Moorings 811 E. Central Rd., Arlington Heights, 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 …

Celebrating the Cherry Blossoms Festival

Prospect Heights Public Library 12 Elm Street, Prospect Heights, United States

Japan has been a fascinating American tourist attraction for decades. Educator Yvonne Wolf lived and worked in Japan. She will give a brief overview of Japan and welcome Spring the Japanese way, through the cherry blossom festivals. Cherry Blossom season …

A Traditional Chinese Tea Demonstration

Glenview Public Library 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview, 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 …