The Contemporary Club

Our Vegetable Garden Tour will take place rain or shine- we hope you will consider bringing light rain gear and making the best of it!

Each garden will be open for viewing and casual questions for one hour. At 20 minutes past there will be a brief presentation and questions for the owners/gardeners.

Preparation and Process: Planting Out a Raised Bed with Linda Evans

Low-Cost Regenerative Soil Practices: Worm Bin and Compost Tea with Carey Nordstrand
Easy Irrigation for a Family Garden and Olla Building with Sprout & Fiddle Farm

We will wrap up with a box lunch outdoors in one of the beautiful gardens. Please specify a vegan lunch option when you register, otherwise the non-vegan option will be prepared for you.

Register at the square link listed below. The email that you use to register will be used to send you the locations of the gardens and your confirmation- please make sure it is correct!

https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLM3KXNQV88CF/checkout/77QBW2IUC7NM52R54OUY2VWI

Last year our club members were surveyed, and requested a home economics program- th time has finally come, and we will welcome Mr. EM (Aiko’s friend and neighbor) to demonstrate soap-making to us. Join us and bring a friend for this fun and informative program!

At our general meeting April 6 at Noon.
Program open to members and their guests.

UPDATE: The date for the 2026 Redlands Vegetable Garden Tour has been changed to Sunday April 12, apologies for any inconvenience!

TUESDAY March 24- Evening Speaker Series

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer science fiction—it is in our pockets, our homes, and our workplaces. But what exactly are AI and Machine Learning, and how are they reshaping our daily lives?

This engaging, non-technical talk will break down the buzzwords into simple terms. We will explore how AIhelps us with everything from curating our news feeds to assisting in healthcare, while also addressing important questions about privacy and bias. Whether you are curious about ChatGPT, worried about the future of work, or simply want to understand how machines "learn" from data, this session will provide you with the confidence and knowledge to navigate the evolving digital world.

Key Takeaways:
* Simple Definitions: Understanding the difference between AI, Machine Learning, and Generative AI.
* Everyday AI: Recognizing how you already use AI in your daily routines.
* Empowerment & Ethics: How to use AI tools wisely and why diverse perspectives matter in developing future technology.

Trish Cornez currently serves as the Director of Computer Science at University of Redlands. With a career spanning several shifts in the software development and tech worlds, she has literally "written the book" on building software—authoring titles on both ActionScript and Android Development. Today, Trish spends her time teaching and exploring the world of AI and Machine Learning, with a passion for making these complex technologies accessible and understandable for everyone.

Watch this reel about last year’s Tour- we had such a great time! Register now for the upcoming garden tour on Saturday April 11.

In a Contemporary Club first, this year we organized a Saturday tour of 3 special local vegetable gardens. Club members and the general public enjoyed seeing the garden, orchard, and greenhouse of Bob and Robyn Evans (2nd Vice President), the family garden of Kai Palenscar, and the beautiful yard and Koi fish aquaponics of Aiko Howo (where we had a bento lunch prepared by the President of The Contemporary Club and her family, with vegan option available). Each garden was open for viewing and casual questions for one hour, and at 20 minutes past there was a brief presentation and questions for the owners/gardeners. We hope to repeat this wonderful experience next year and thank everyone who participated this year!

Some more information about our performance at our Spring Luncheon on Monday- register now for you and your special guests!

The Inland Empire Chorus is an energetic and fun-loving group of women who are passionate about singing four-part a ca****la harmony! We have served the community for over 70 years by providing musical entertainment, education, and community programming. Our chorus is a part of Region 21 of Sweet Adelines International, a highly respected worldwide organization of women singers. We compete in our Region 21 contest every spring, and most recently placed third in the small chorus category! Our director Janey Krall, as well as several members of our chorus, recently attended Sweet Adeline's International competition in Columbus, Ohio to see the best quartets and choruses from around the world, and bring their education and energy back home! We were busy this last Christmas season singing for luncheons and community events. We are in the thick of preparations for our 2026 regional contest in Phoenix, Arizona.

Love to sing? Come check us out! New director, new music. A wonderful time to visit!
As a member of our chorus, you will belong to a worldwide family of friends who value the joy of singing chord-ringing, fun-filled harmony. Come join us and be amazed by the unlimited opportunities and once-in-a-lifetime experiences you will find.

Join us for the Wednesday Craft Group!

We have a lot of fun doing Paper Crafting, Jewelry workshops, Sewing, Crochet, and more!

For the March Spring Luncheon we will have jewelry for sale. *Cash Only*

We are looking forward to our special Spring Luncheon, open to members and their guests, and a fantastic menu (see below on flyer!) and entertainment from the Inland Empire Chorus Sweet Adelines. Please be sure to RSVP as soon as possible to Donna Asmus (her number is in your yearbooks, or send a private message and we will send it to you).

Save the date! And register.

This special luncheon is open to members and their guests.

Delicious treats, seasonal delights, and heartwarming moments await at our Winter Luncheon at 12 Noon on Monday, December 8. Aiko and BeaJay will prepare a sumptuous Chicken Wellington, while Laura's band leads us in caroling and plays us the music of the season. Members’ guests are welcome (please pre-register).

Bring a wrapped gift for the Secret Santa raffle and a baked good to sell in support of the craft group, which will also have jewelry and other treats available for sale.

Cost: $25 RSVP with Donna Asmus (909) 362-1137