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Secret Messages in Jade

A Senior Social Event

2025-05-15 12:00:00 2025-05-15 13:00:00 America/Chicago Secret Messages in Jade Chinese jade carvings have symbols of butterflies, ribbons and more. Educator Yvonne Wolf will decipher some examples from the Lizzadro Collection and share a shortcut to reading Chinese symbolism. Fountaindale Public Library - Meeting Room A

Thursday, May 15
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-15 12:00:00 2025-05-15 13:00:00 America/Chicago Secret Messages in Jade Chinese jade carvings have symbols of butterflies, ribbons and more. Educator Yvonne Wolf will decipher some examples from the Lizzadro Collection and share a shortcut to reading Chinese symbolism. Fountaindale Public Library - Meeting Room A

Fountaindale Public Library

Meeting Room A

Chinese jade carvings have symbols of butterflies, ribbons and more. Educator Yvonne Wolf will decipher some examples from the Lizzadro Collection and share a shortcut to reading Chinese symbolism.

Chinese jade carvings have symbols of butterflies, bats, pines, ribbons, fruit and more. These designs are not only pleasing but also an important part of the Chinese picture-based language. These motifs and images communicate hidden messages, unexpected meanings for numbers and appropriate gift recipients. Educator Yvonne Wolf will decipher some examples found in The Lizzadro Collection and share a shortcut to reading Chinese symbolism.

Senior Social FAQs

  • Join us for this special event for adults 55 and older.
  • A light lunch will be provided.
  • Registration closes one day before the event.
  • Drop-ins are welcome, but lunch is not guaranteed without registration.
  • Doors open at 11:45 a.m.

TAGS: | Senior Living | Genealogy/History/Culture |

AGE GROUPS: | Adults |

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Children's Storytime Room

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Children's Storytime Room

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Children's Storytime Room

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Vortex
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