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Cooking Class with Chef Christine: Get Ready for Thanksgiving!

We’ll prepare a Thanksgiving feast of Turkey Cutlets with Cranberry-Currant Sauce, Roasted Sweet Potato Spears and… Read more »

Saturday, Nov 2, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CT

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AARP Smart Driver™: Village Bible Church

Monday, Nov 4, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. CT

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