Cooking for Grief, Loss, and the Stress of Everyday Life RESCHEDULED

Instructor: Laura Lea Bryant ’04, Certified Holistic Chef and Cookbook Author
Date: MONDAY, March 25
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Kitchen, Bullard Bright IDEA Lab
Cost: $65.00 includes a copy of Recipes for an Aching Heart
Class is limited to 20 

During this two-hour, demonstration-style class, Chef Laura Lea will teach you how stress and/or grief can impact our bodies and brains, as well as how you can eat to best support yourself during these seasons. She will also show you how to make four easy, delicious dishes from her newest cookbook, Recipes for an Aching Heart, including her Single-Serving Air Fryer Salmon Greek Salad, Turmeric, Lemon & Ginger Shots, Sweet Potato Tomato Soup (served with garlic bread!) and Black Bean Brownies.

Class attendees will be able to sample the ’shots,’ soup, and brownies and you will leave with a personalized copy of Recipes for an Aching Heart.

Selling on Poshmark

Instructor: Carrington Nelson Fox ’89
Date: Monday, January 29
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Lower-Level Board Room, Ann Scott Carell Library
Cost: $10

Learn to sell your stuff using the Poshmark App! If your closets are closing in with clothes and tchotchkes you’re never going to wear or use, come learn to turn that unwanted stash into cash. Once you see how easy it is to list and ship your items, you will be ready to tidy your closets, fill your wallet, and have fun while doing it.

Gentle Yoga for Back Care

Instructor: Amanda Wentworth ’98, Yoga Instructor, Vanderbilt Hospital's Osher Center for Integrative Health
Dates: Mondays, January 29, February 5, 12, and 26
Time: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Yoga Studio, Athletic and Wellness Center
Cost: $75 for the series
Class is limited to 15

Gentle Yoga for Back care is a 4-week series designed for those with back pain in any area along the spine. This class uses gentle movement in the spine and surrounding areas in combination with calming breathing and visualization to relax and relieve tension, improve back flexibility, and develop back strength and support for a healthy spine.

Beginner Pickleball

Instructor: Stephanie Shouse Lane, IPTPA Certified Instructor
Dates: Mondays, January 29, and February 5, 12, 26, and March 4
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Gray Gymnasium, Athletic and Wellness Center
Cost: $100 for the series
Class is limited to 20
PLEASE NOTE: This is an extremely popular class. If you sign up, you are committing to all five classes. No cancellations accepted after 1/15/2024.

Want to learn how to play the fastest growing sport in America? It’s called pickleball. New to pickleball – a beginner? No problem. This beginner’s class is for those who may or may not have played before, but don’t know how to keep score, have no court positioning knowledge, and hit the ball at one speed: hard!

Instructor BIO - Pickleball has become a passion for Stephanie since 2011 when she picked up the paddle again after first learning about it in her college days in the late 80’s at Lipscomb University. She has enjoyed an accomplished career in Pickleball consistently winning tournaments that have included:
•2012 USAPA Nationals IV: 35+ women’s singles gold
•2014 USAPA Nationals VI: 35+ mixed doubles silver with Steve Wong
•2015 USAPA Nationals VII: 19+ mixed doubles gold with Kyle Yates
•2017 USAPA Nationals IX: 35+ mixed doubles gold with Dave Weinbach
•2018 US Open III: 45+ mixed doubles gold with Dave Weinbach
•2019 US Open IV: 50+ mixed doubles silver with Johan Svensson
•2019 National Senior Games: 50-54 women’s doubles gold with Yvonne Ting and mixed doubles silver with Jeff Carlson in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
•2020 Texas Open: senior pro mixed doubles gold with Dave Weinbach
•2021 Pickleball Hall of Fame Championships: 5.0 50+ mixed doubles gold with Mircea Morariu
•2022 PPA Red Rock Open: mixed senior pro doubles gold with Dave Weinbach

Today Stephanie enjoys competing as a senior pro or teaching clinics on many weekends and serving as an IPTPA certified instructor, regional director, and master teaching professional. She loves being a member of the Pickleball Hall of Fame Nominating Committee.

She considers some of her favorite accomplishments to include being the first-ever sponsored Paddletek player, being named the 2020 Co-Pickleball Rocks Player of the Year along with Riley and Lindsey Newman, serving on the Pickleball Rocks Team since 2014, and being inducted into both her high school and college Athletic Halls of Fame. She has been married to her best friend, Andy, for 31 years and together they have 20-year-old LeEllen who now plays pickleball at the 5.0 level.

Intermediate Pickleball

Instructor: Stephanie Shouse Lane, IPTPA Certified Instructor
Dates: Mondays, January 29, and February 5, 12, 26, and March 4
Time: 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Gray Gymnasium, Athletic and Wellness Center
Cost: $100 for the series
Class is limited to 20

Is the intermediate class for you? Have you already played before and know how to keep score? This class will have you learning that grip pressure is different depending upon what shot is being hit, and it will help you understand that keeping the ball “unattackable” for opponents is the goal… even though you may not play points from the kitchen line consistently… yet!

PLEASE NOTE: This is an extremely popular class. If you sign up, you are committing to all five classes. No cancellations accepted after 1/15/2024.

Instructor BIO - Pickleball has become a passion for Stephanie since 2011 when she picked up the paddle again after first learning about it in her college days in the late 80’s at Lipscomb University. She has enjoyed an accomplished career in Pickleball consistently winning tournaments that have included:
•2012 USAPA Nationals IV: 35+ women’s singles gold
•2014 USAPA Nationals VI: 35+ mixed doubles silver with Steve Wong
•2015 USAPA Nationals VII: 19+ mixed doubles gold with Kyle Yates
•2017 USAPA Nationals IX: 35+ mixed doubles gold with Dave Weinbach
•2018 US Open III: 45+ mixed doubles gold with Dave Weinbach
•2019 US Open IV: 50+ mixed doubles silver with Johan Svensson
•2019 National Senior Games: 50-54 women’s doubles gold with Yvonne Ting and mixed doubles silver with Jeff Carlson in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
•2020 Texas Open: senior pro mixed doubles gold with Dave Weinbach
•2021 Pickleball Hall of Fame Championships: 5.0 50+ mixed doubles gold with Mircea Morariu
•2022 PPA Red Rock Open: mixed senior pro doubles gold with Dave Weinbach

Today Stephanie enjoys competing as a senior pro or teaching clinics on many weekends and serving as an IPTPA certified instructor, regional director, and master teaching professional. She loves being a member of the Pickleball Hall of Fame Nominating Committee.

She considers some of her favorite accomplishments to include being the first-ever sponsored Paddletek player, being named the 2020 Co-Pickleball Rocks Player of the Year along with Riley and Lindsey Newman, serving on the Pickleball Rocks Team since 2014, and being inducted into both her high school and college Athletic Halls of Fame. She has been married to her best friend, Andy, for 31 years and together they have 20-year-old LeEllen who now plays pickleball at the 5.0 level.

How to Find Your Calling: Three Secrets to Turning Your Calling into a Career that Lights You Up!

Instructor: Jessica Kinnard ’04, Life Coach with Jessica Kinnard Coaching
Date: Tuesday, January 30
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Lower Level Library Board Room, Ann Scott Carell Library 
Cost: $10

This workshop is for anyone who knows they have a greater purpose but has struggled to figure out what it is. If you feel unfulfilled in your career and dream of making a living doing what you love, this workshop is for you! In our hour together, we will cover:

• 6 signs that you are stuck in the wrong career
• 6 clues that you have found the right career for you (not always what you might think!)
• 4 of the most common blocks that keep most people from following their calling
• How to start tapping into your calling NOW
• Plus, two live exercises to help you tap into your calling + a bonus digital workbook with tools you can start using now!

Book Talk – "Foster" by Claire Keegan

Instructors: Kristen Meltesen and Joe Croker, Harpeth Hall Upper School English Teachers
Date: Wednesday, January 31
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Lower-Level Board Room, Ann Scott Carell Library
Cost: $10

In the fall of 2023, students and faculty at Harpeth Hall welcomed Irish author Claire Keegan to campus as she read from her international bestseller Foster. Keegan’s poignant tale, set in rural Ireland, focuses on the temporary adoption of a young girl by distant relatives—a couple who have recently lost a child of their own. Likened to Chekhov’s work in its subtlety and nuance, Keegan’s writing asks the careful reader to absorb resonant details amidst this quiet coming-of-age story. Harpeth Hall students responded to the piece with an abundance of avid questions for the author, both about the novella as well as about the film The Quiet Girl that captured the tale in cinematic form. Please join us for a discussion of this brief but rewarding read.

Seasonal Centerpieces

Instructor: Carter Murray Dawson ’89, Owner, Botanica
Date: Thursday, February 1
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Kitchen, Bullard Bright IDEA Lab
Cost: $90
Class is limited to 15 

Join Carter Dawson of Botanica for an evening of flower arranging. We will discuss choosing a color palette, scale, flower choice, and the mechanics of how to hold your flowers in place, all while you create your own masterpiece to take home and enjoy. 

Write Place, Write Time: Creative Writing for the Busy, the Stuck, and the Hopeful

Instructor: Mary Liza Hartong ’12, freelance writer
Date: Tuesdays, February 6, 13, and 27
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Upper-Level Fiction Section, Ann Scott Carell Library
Cost: $45 registration includes a copy of Mary Liza's novel "Love and Hot Chicken"

How many times have you said to yourself, "I should write a book!" and promptly disappeared into a Netflix vortex instead? Maybe you loved to write in Mr. Croker's English class but haven't picked up a pen since. Maybe you have inspiration but no idea where to start. Whether you're rusty or ready, this class is for you! We will work on generating ideas, developing voice, and putting the fun back in creative writing.

Barre3

Instructor: Erica Oliver, current Harpeth Hall parent
Dates: Tuesdays, February 6, 13, 20, and 27
Time: 6:15 - 7:15 p.m.
Location: Upper-Level Fitness Room, Athletic and Wellness Center
Cost: $75 for the series
Class is limited to 20 

Barre3 is an efficient and effective whole-body workout that combines cardio, strength, and mindfulness. We will use various props such as weights, core ball, and bands to help us achieve this mission. 

Xi Jinping's China and the United States

Instructor: Dr. Art Echerd, Harpeth Hall Upper School Social Sciences Teacher
Dates: Wednesdays, February 7, 14, and 21
Time: 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.
Location: Richards Room, Patton Visual Arts Center
Cost: $35 for the series

When the Soviet Union dissolved at the end of 1991, it seemed that the days of the Cold War were now over, and, briefly, this was, in fact, true. But today we find ourselves in a world in which the United States faces a rival which, in some respects, poses more of a challenge than the Soviet Union ever did. It was perhaps inevitable that the rise of China would produce tension between it and the United States, but this problem has been compounded by the attitudes and policy decisions of Xi Jinping, the man who has ruled China since 2013. This class will look at how Xi came to power and why he has changed the course of that country in several important ways. It will then examine the question of Chinese American relations and consider possible options that the United States and China can pursue in dealing with this increasingly dangerous rivalry in the future.

The Transformative Power of Dialogue

Instructor: Bonnie Moses, Harpeth Hall Upper School Social Sciences Teacher
Date: Thursday, February 8
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Lower-Level Board Room, Ann Scott Carell Library
Cost: $10

The ability to engage in meaningful civic discourse requires a commitment to strengthening our relationships with each other. As we engage in these critical dialogues, all members of the Harpeth Hall community must work together to create a vibrant and respectful intellectual environment that values diversity of thought and difference of opinion. This workshop will provide participants with information on the work of the Harpeth Hall Center for Civic Engagement, including the specific Difficult Dialogues guidelines and practices we have implemented on our campus. This interactive session is an opportunity for interested parents and alumnae to ask questions, share concerns, and explore the resources we have developed to foster open and productive dialogue in our community.

Home Repairs for Honeybears

Instructor: Noni Nielsen ’93, self-proclaimed DIYer
Date: Monday, February 19 or Thursday, February 22
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: 1201 Nichol Lane, 37205
Cost: $10
Each class is limited to 15 participants; dress comfortably 

Many home improvement projects and repairs are easy, inexpensive DIY projects. In this hands-on class, we will cover some of the most common tasks, including replacing light fixtures, plugs and outlets; basic plumbing repairs to toilets and faucets; and other items on your Honey(bear)-do-list.

PLEASE NOTE: The Home Repairs for Honeybears classes above are the same class but offered on two different dates.

American Mah Jongg for Beginners

Instructor: Michelle Tishler
Dates: Tuesdays, February 20 and 27
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Lower-Level Board Room, Ann Scott Carell Library
Cost: $75 for the series
Class is limited to 16 

Crak! Bam! Dot! Learn the game that everyone is playing! In this series of beginner Mah Jongg classes, you will gain a basic understanding of the game’s fundamental components, rules, and playing strategy. Classes will focus on learning the tiles, understanding the card, making hands, learning the American rules, strategies, and sequence of play. The class will include the 2023 Mah Jongg Card.

PLEASE NOTE: This is an extremely popular class. If you sign up, you are committing to both classes. No cancellations accepted after 2/6/2024.

Financial Succe$$

Instructor: Cindy Stone
Dates: Tuesdays, February 20 and 27
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Meeting Room, Bullard Bright IDEA Lab
Cost: $10 to cover the cost of the notebook

Are you tired of wondering where your money goes every month? Are you interested in investing, but feel confused by all the different options available? If your answer to these questions is YES, register for this two-session workshop which offers a practical financial framework for budgeting, investing, insurance, credit, and more. You will receive a notebook filled with valuable information and a step-by-step plan for your financial security.

FINANCIAL SUCCE$$ is presented by Cindy Stone, who worked as a banking executive and an Adjunct Instructor at Nashville State Community College. She holds a BBA degree in Finance from Emory University and an MBA degree in Finance from Georgia State University. She currently has no affiliation with any financial services company, which enables her to be an objective source of information and eliminates any conflict of interest in her financial recommendations.

“Go Down, Moses" by William Faulkner

Instructors: Joe Croker and Randall Pippenger, Harpeth Hall Upper School Teachers
Date: Wednesday, February 28
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Upper-Level by the Fireplace, Ann Scott Carell Library
Cost: $10

As a giant of Modernism, William Faulkner became an internationally known figure in 1949 when he was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature. Despite this highest of literary accolades, Faulkner remained less often read widely than admired at a distance, largely because the writer’s work presents unique challenges, especially for the casual reader. Shifts in point of view, unlikely extended metaphors, elaborate syntax, deliberate obfuscation of character identities, extensive flashbacks—all of these techniques and more present readers with the fascinating puzzle that is the Mississippian’s prose. 

Go Down, Moses is one of Faulkner’s most interesting creations because it is a novel in short story form. Each tale adds to the saga of a Southern family—with broad branches born from both European and African roots. Not only do the stories amount to a tale of American life, with its putative dichotomies of race and region, but it also offers a self-educated genius’s meditation on love, on collaboration and competition, and on mankind’s fraught relationship with nature. A work of abundant humor and pathos, Go Down, Moses is not for those who seek a brisk and refreshing narrative. Rather, it is a slow and brilliant burn, both challenging and rewarding in equal measure.

Charcuterie Board Creation

Instructor: Maggie Johnson Higgins ‘15
Date: Thursday, February 29
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Kitchen, Bullard Bright IDEA Lab
Cost: $65
Class is limited to 20 

Have you ever looked at a gorgeous charcuterie board and confidently thought: “I could do that” just to have your actual attempt look like an unaesthetically pleasing mess? Charcuterie board creation is an art! This class will teach you all the tips and tricks to creating a charcuterie board that is sure to WOW your friends and family. Maggie Johnson Higgins ’15, @magsmeals on social media, will teach you everything you need to know from delicious pairings to stunning design.

We will serve wine and talk about all things’ charcuterie creation! Registration fee includes a wooden board which you will take home after creating your own charcuterie masterpiece.