What we’re about
Join us at the Life Enrichment Center for an array of classes, including painting (oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels), drawing, creative writing, clay, tai chi, mah jong, bridge, and much more!
The Life Enrichment Center is located in the quaint north Tampa neighborhood of Forest Hills at 9704 North Boulevard, Tampa 33612. Our contact information is (813) 932-0241 or info@lectampa.org
Our attendees are active adults of all ages (primarily 50+). Our professional instructors work with participants at all skill levels, so everyone is welcome and included. Classes are small and one-on-one attention is provided. This is a fun place, with friendly people who have similar interests. There is no other place like us in Tampa!
As our society continues to age and lives longer, organizations like ours are becoming even more important. Research indicates that baby boomers are going to be looking for activities that challenge and stimulate them and enable them to explore creative options for which they have not previously had time. This is exactly what the Life Enrichment Center is all about – offering innovative classes and activities that provide adults with the opportunity to continue to learn and grow.
We would love to have you join our group of adults and active seniors!
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Book Club 2.0Needs location
Monday, May 26
10am – 12pm (email info@lectampa.org for cost & location information)Book being discussed:
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer by Patrick Süskind (John E. Woods, translator)
This is a suspense novel and may have themes not suitable for all readers.To participate in Book Club 2.0,
please register here: https://lectampa.org/class-sign-up/ - Tampa's Stamp Collectors ClubLife Enrichment Center, Tampa, FL
In Person/Zoom
Time: 2nd and 4th Mondays, 6pm-8:30pm
*Yearly Membership to Join the Tampa Collectors Club: $6 for 1st year (or $5 for renewals)The Tampa Collectors Club, a part of the American Philatelic Society, is the oldest Stamp Collectors Club in the USA. The Tampa Collectors Club helps promote the hobby of stamp collecting for people of all ages, helps enhance the pleasure and friendliness of stamp collecting, and helps keep the art of collectibles alive.
In their online and in-person meetings at the LEC, members can share their collection, view other members’ collections, bring in their stamps for a free appraisal, receive advice on a collection, bid on stamps from the auction, and observe the excitement of a stamp auction in action.
It is also a great opportunity for stamp collectors to socialize and meet with other avid collectors. The club encourages collectors of all ages to join in and attend meetings. The club is also always happy to welcome new members and help them in any way they can.The Stamp Collectors Club holds a regular club meeting on the 2nd Monday of every month and a club meeting with an auction on the 4th Monday of every month. The Tampa Collectors Club is free and open to the public! The public is always welcome to take part in the monthly Stamp Auction held on the fourth Monday of every month.
If you want to receive the zoom link for this class you must register and pay on our website: https://lectampa.org/classes-and-events/class-sign-up/
- Beginning and Intermediate Tai Chi With Dr. ChenLife Enrichment Center, Tampa, FL
In Person Only
Location: FHUMC
Instructor: Dr. Marianne Chen
Time: Tuesdays, 9:30am-11am
Cost: $6 / $8Need to recharge your body and mind? Join Dr. Marianne Chen’s weekly Yang Style Tai Chi class to enjoy gentle, non-strenuous exercise that helps improve balance, muscle strength, stamina, and bone density. It also reduces blood pressure, stress, and joint pain.
Tai Chi is low impact and gentle, putting minimal stress on muscles and joints. It is self-paced and suitable for all ages to learn and practice. Yang Style is the most popular form of Tai Chi practiced today. It is characterized by gentle, circular, and open movements in a slow, flowing form. Yang Style allows people of all ages and fitness levels to safely exercise and improve their health.
Characterized by slow, rhythmic movements and deep breathing, Tai Chi is often called “moving meditation.” The movements are fluid, circular, and slow. Each posture flows into the next without pause, ensuring the body is in constant motion. Tai Chi aims to achieve harmony between the body and mind with postures that are equally balanced between yin and yang.
Tai Chi is so well-loved because it helps individuals remain present in the moment and recharge their mind and body. The slow, graceful movements help people step back from their fast-paced life to find inner quiet and serenity. It loosens the mind and body from the tensions of stress, so you can fully relax in the moment.
Ready to give Tai Chi a try? Sign up here!
- Creative Writing with John Chaplick: In person and on ZoomLife Enrichment Center, Tampa, FL
In Person and on Zoom
Instructor: John Chaplick
Time: Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Cost: Members $7 / Nonmembers $10Tell your story! Brainstorm, write, read, share, and revise your stories with a skilled teacher in a supportive, encouraging setting.
Whether you’ve got a story idea itching to get out on the page or you would like to stimulate some creative energy, the LEC’s weekly Creative Writing class is a fun forum to share and develop your creative voice!
This class is designed to support, inspire, and challenge writers of all experience levels. There isn’t a more supportive place to nurture your creative journey. Whether you are a new student of creative writing or a published author looking to polish a piece of prose, this class will help you create a finished piece of fiction, poetry, or nonfiction.
Students will develop and refine their writing skills and creative self-expression through a combination of in-class exercises and take-home prompts. Students will learn and practice the building blocks of creative writing, such as: character, setting, voice, point of view, plot, descriptive language, and more to develop the critical skills needed to read like writers and understand how to use these tools in their own writing.
In a classic workshop format, students will get to discuss their writing with their peers and instructor as well as receive and give constructive feedback. Students will also learn about editing and techniques to enhance their writing to take a first draft to a finished piece. In addition, instructors will discuss the publishing process, writing contests, and how students can submit their work to get published.
If you want to attend this class, email info@lectampa.org or sign up on our website: https://lectampa.org/classes-and-events/class-sign-up/
