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Bake It 'Til You Make It! Join us as we focus on holiday-themed recipes.

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Boxing Day If you want to have some light-hearted fun, join us for Boxing Day! This post-Christmas tradition, which is celebrated by many in Great Britain and some Commonwealth countries, to the Centennial Activity Center. This event is similar to a White Elephant Gift Exchange. To participate, register and bring one, new unwanted item wrapped. Laughs are sure to happen as you sip on a warm drink and enjoy cookies. Registration is required. CAC

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Celebrate Lunar New Year Welcome the Year of the Horse! On February 17, 2026 a large part of East Asia will welcome the Year of the Horse ending on February 6, 2027. The Chinese use the zodiac animals to inspire and encourage positive qualities in ourselves by learning from the natural world. The twelve zodiac signs are used to measure time and build social relationships. Your Chinese zodiac animal may have hidden qualities you previously were not aware of. Come join the mane event and find out why the Year of the Horse has a colt following. Menu will be announced in the STAR Newsletter. Registration deadline: January 16. CAC

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Dueling Dumplings Let your taste buds travel the world with a dumpling and pierogi tasting event. Which dumplings will reign supreme? Cast your vote for your favorite. Registration deadline: Jan 2. CAC

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Mah jongg came a long way…from China to the United States. Enjoy delicious Chinese cuisine and learn from educator, Yvonne Wolf, who 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 mahjong. Yvonne Wolf also explains the history, cultural symbols, Chinese expressions, and cultural evolution of the internationally popular game. Registration deadline: Feb 24. CAC

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