Meet at the New Hanover County Arboretum to view over 50 Japanese flower arrangements made by the Wilmington Chapter of Ikebana International. See a demonstration of how Ikebana arrangements are created. At the end I will treat you at a stop at the nearby Dairy Queen for an ice cream treat.

Classical music by Brahms, Chopin and Mozart on violin, cello, clarinet and piano. Start the evening at our apartment with light appetizers and soft drinks (BYOB) at 6:00. We will then walk across the street to Windermere Presbyterian Church for the 7:30 concert.

Enjoy a walking tour of all Arboretum landscapes including the perennial border, Japanese garden, rose garden and others, followed by a picnic lunch. Note: this is daytime Friday.

Made with cream cheese icing and delivered on a date of your choice with a week's notice.

A 2 hour hands-on and interactive CPR and First Aid course taught by Jill at the church. American Heart Association materials will be used including a DVD and PR mannequin. It is probably best to bring a sack lunch since the class is right after church. Note: Family CPR does not issue certificates or licenses required by some employers.

Come to the Armstrong's and bring your favorite Trader Joe's item to share. Trader Joe's has many fascinating products, and all of us do not know about most of them. Spend time exploring new tastes and building better friendships. We will provide water, soft drinks, plates and utensils, and our own favorite items.

It is a potluck, but we cannot end up with too much chocolate.

Our kitchen and dining room tables can hold 14 people, so let's fill up the seats. This will be buffet style.

Come and experience an afternoon focused on renewal and gratitude. Experience a combination of gentle yoga, relaxation and guided imagery, essential oils, and deliciously nurturing refreshments. This afternoon has your name all over it! (It is also a perfect gift for Mother's Day).

You live in a beach community folks! This will be a fun opportunity to learn and play volleyball. We will spend about an hour learning the basic skills and rules of volleyball, and play a game for another hour. This is for everyone new to volleyball or anyone, ages 8 and up, wanting to learn some new skills. Food and drinks available for purchase at either Captain Bills or Din n'Dive, depending upon which location we choose to use.

Are you curious about the pickleball craze and would like to learn more? Join us at Brunswick Forest in Leland for a two-hour introductory lesson. We'll cover court safety, rules of the game, scoring and basic strategy of play. Light refreshments will be provide after we play. Tennis sneakers or court shoes are suggested. You do not want something like cross trainers or running shoes that have too much tread.

Meet at Beth and Gary's and bring your bikes. We'll ride on quiet roads and bike paths 5 miles to Wrightsville Beach. After a light smack at the beach we will return to Beth and Gary's for wine and cheese.

Learn about the edible and medicinal plants that grow in you neighborhood! Includes ethical harvesting, plant identification and ideas for how to use plants. The walk will be about 1.5 hours.