Life@Brio December

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Lifestyle Update

Tara Holm Lifestyle Director

The Holiday season in an HOA community brings far more unity to our neighbors than a regular housing community. We have a beautiful clubhouse where we can drop off socks and shoes, quarters for Christmas and Toys for Tots. I have never seen such a giving neighborhood, when we are needed, we answer the call. There is a box for shoes and socks sponsored by the Page Turners book club for Washington Elementary. We have adopted this as a school we can help, the quarters for Christmas sponsored by the service club, buys clothing and coats, for these children too. Let’s help in a big way!

Holidays mean differently to different people but what we all can agree upon is that we are neighbors who care and want the very best for each family. I am personally wishing the merriest of holidays to each family, may you have love, health and happiness throughout this month and the coming year!

Tara Holm Lifestyle Director

Laurette Johnston Community Manager

December 10, Wake- Up Brio and Smile

December 10, Come between 7:30-10:30 am for bagels, doughnuts, hot chocolate, coffee, tea and cider. By the way, everything bagel is the most popular and apple fritters go first! It has been a fun and engaging way to meet up with neighbors. Also, we are exercising with Myofascial Rolling and introducing our new Tae Kwon Do class this Saturday at 9:00 am.

December 13, Board Meeting

This will be the last Board meeting for this year. The main focus will be on the budget for 2023. We have had a great selection of people applying for the Board position and look forward to adding more owners to the Board. Thank you to all those who submitted their names for consideration.

December 15, Christmas Dinner

This year our Holiday festivities starts with our famous Brio line dancers performing for us in the lobby, we will then be served a dinner catered by Katering Koncepts of Cedar city, The dinner will include salad, chicken marsala, rice pilaf, drink and dessert. Our entertainment is the Thunder String Quartet, from Desert Hills High School. They are excited to share some of their favorite holiday tunes with us here at Brio.

December 22, Red Cross Blood Drive

Another way to give this holiday season is the gift of blood. There is a shortage of blood in the United States and those with especially rare blood are in constant need. We usually take December off from the blood drive but the need is great, and all are asked to give this December.

December 29th New Year’s Meditations

This year our Holiday festivities starts with our famous Brio line dancers performing for us in the lobby, we will then be served a dinner catered by Katering Koncepts of Cedar city, The dinner will include salad, chicken marsala, rice pilaf, drink and dessert. Our entertainment is the Thunder String Quartet, from Desert Hills High School. They are excited to share some of their favorite holiday tunes with us here at Brio.

Happy Holidays!

Brio Fitness Classes

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Pilates Monday 8:30 AM (60 Min)

Pilates Monday 8:30 AM (60 Min)

8:30 AM Saturday

Body Sculpt Tuesday 8:30 AM (50 min)

Body Sculpt Tuesday 8:30 AM (50 min)

Barre Saturday’s 9:00 AM

(60 and use weights. light and is water and mindful breathing. Leaving you feeling vibrant, emotionally, mentally, and physically. Please bring a mat and water and brain perfect

A mix of traditional Pilates and resistance training. We will use bands, balls, and light weights. Please bring a mat, water, light weights, a small loop band and a small ball (a child's ball is perfect)

Pilates Monday 8:30 AM (60 Min)

Pilates Monday 8:30 AM (60 Min)

A mix of traditional Pilates and resistance training. We will use bands, balls, and light weights. Please bring a mat, water, light weights, a small loop band and a small ball (a child's ball is perfect)

A mix of traditional Pilates and resistance training. We will use bands, balls, and light weights. Please bring a mat, water, light weights, a small loop band and a small ball (a child's ball is perfect)

A mix of traditional Pilates and resistance training. We will use bands, balls, and light weights. Please bring a mat, water, light weights, a small loop band and a small ball (a child's ball is

The Fascia is the human body’s largest organ system, when we roll from the bottom of our feet to our head with the fascinator roller, we stimulate layers of the fascia. Benefits include improved circulation, restore tensional balance and strengthen the body’s natural healing ability. Please bring a mat, water, and a fascinator

Line Dancing Mondays 9:30 and Wednesdays at 9:00

Line Dancing Mondays 9:30 and Wednesdays at 9:00

This class is exercise and brain work rolled up into the perfect song!

Line Dancing Mondays 9:30 and Wednesdays at 9:00

This class is exercise and brain work rolled up into the perfect song!

Line Dancing Mondays 9:30 and Wednesdays at 9:00

This class is exercise and brain work rolled up into the perfect song!

This class is exercise and brain work rolled up into the perfect song!

This class is designed to increase bone density muscular development, definition, and a stronger core while having fun. Please bring weights, mat, and water

This class is designed to increase bone density muscular development, definition, and a stronger core while having fun. Please bring weights, mat, and water

Body Sculpt Tuesday 8:30 AM (50 min)

Body Sculpt Tuesday 8:30 AM (50 min)

Fuses the best of Pilates, yoga, aerobics, and elements of the strength exercises dancers do. This class delivers a results driven workout that has a dance party feel while sculpting the entire body. Please bring a mat, water, weights, and a small ball.

This class is designed to increase bone density muscular development, definition, and a stronger core while having fun. Please bring weights, mat, and

This class is designed to increase bone density muscular development, definition, and a stronger core while having fun. Please bring weights, mat, and water

Yoga Wednesday Evenings and Friday Mornings (65 min)

Yoga Wednesday Evenings and Friday Mornings (65 min)

Fascinator Thursday

Fasci Thursday

Pilates Monday 8:30 AM (60

8:30 AM Saturday 7:30 AM

8:30 AM Saturday 7:30 AM

Fascinator (75 min) Thursday

Wed 7:00 PM

Wed 7:00 PM

Fri 8:30 AM

Fri 8:30 AM

Yoga Wednesday Evenings and Friday Mornings (65 min) Wed 7:00 PM Fri 8:30 AM

Yoga Wednesday Evenings and Friday Mornings (65 min) Wed 7:00 PM

A mindful yoga class that blends yoga postures, healthy stretches and mindful breathing. Leaving you feeling vibrant, emotionally, mentally, and physically. Please bring a mat and water

A mindful yoga class that blends yoga postures, healthy stretches and mindful breathing. Leaving you feeling vibrant, emotionally, mentally, and physically. Please bring a mat and water

A mindful yoga class that blends yoga postures, healthy stretches and mindful breathing. Leaving you feeling vibrant, emotionally, mentally, and physically. Please bring a mat and water

Fri 8:30 AM

A mindful yoga class that blends yoga postures, healthy stretches and mindful breathing. Leaving you feeling vibrant, emotionally, mentally, and physically. Please

Body Sculpt Tuesday 8:30 AM

Barre Saturday’s 9:00 AM

Barre Saturday’s 9:00 AM

Fascinator (75 min) Thursday

The Fascia is the human body’s largest organ system, when we roll from the bottom of our feet to our head with the fascinator roller, we stimulate layers of the fascia. Benefits include improved circulation, restore tensional balance and strengthen the body’s natural healing ability. Please bring a mat, water, and a fascinator roller (provided if needed)

The Fascia is the human body’s largest organ system, when we roll from the bottom of our feet to our head with the fascinator roller, we stimulate layers of the fascia. Benefits include improved circulation, restore tensional balance and strengthen the body’s natural healing ability. Please bring a mat, water, and a fascinator roller (provided if needed)

8:30 AM Saturday 7:30 AM

The Fascia is the human body’s largest organ system, when we roll from the bottom of our feet to our head with the fascinator roller, we stimulate layers of the fascia. Benefits include improved circulation, restore tensional balance and strengthen the body’s natural healing ability. Please bring a mat, water, and a fascinator

A mix of traditional Pilates and resistance training. We will use bands, balls, and light weights. Please bring a mat, water, light weights, a small loop band and a small ball (a child's ball is perfect)

The Fascia is the human body’s largest organ system, when we roll from the bottom of our feet to our head with the fascinator roller, we stimulate layers of the fascia. Benefits include improved circulation, restore tensional balance and strengthen the body’s natural healing ability. Please bring a mat, water, and a fascinator roller (provided if needed)

8:30 AM Saturday 7:30 AM

Fuses the best of Pilates, yoga, aerobics, and elements of the strength exercises dancers do. This class delivers a results driven workout that has a dance party feel while sculpting the entire body. Please bring a mat, water, weights, and a small ball.

Fuses the best of Pilates, yoga, aerobics, and elements of the strength exercises dancers do. This class delivers a results driven workout that has a dance party feel while sculpting the entire body. Please bring a mat, water, weights, and a small ball.

Barre Saturday’s 9:00 AM

Fuses the best of Pilates, yoga, aerobics, and elements of the strength exercises dancers do. This class delivers a results driven workout that has a dance party feel while sculpting the entire body. Please bring a mat, water, weights, and a small ball.

This class is designed to density muscular development, definition, and a stronger core while having fun. Please bring weights, mat, and water

Fuses the best of Pilates, yoga, aerobics, and elements of the strength exercises dancers do. This class delivers a results driven workout that has a dance party feel while sculpting the entire body. Please bring a mat, water, weights, and a small ball.

Barre Saturday’s 9:00 AM

Yoga Friday A mindful yoga and mindful you feeling mentally,

MR. FOODIE’S SW UTAH

By Andy Margles

Mr. Foodie: SW Utah Restaurant Reviews

TOP TWELVE:

2022

By Andy Margles

TOP TWELVE: 2022

The following is a list of my favorite local restaurants, not necessarily the fanciest, or most expensive. They are not in any particular order. Your opinion may be completely different from mine, but then, of course, you’d be wrong! (LOL). Hopefully you’ll try eateries that you’ve never even heard of before and have a wonderful new experience. If not, send me the bill (I won’t pay it).

TOP TWELVE: 2022

By Andy Margles

The following is a list of my favorite local restaurants, not necessarily the fanciest, or most expensive. They are not in any particular order. Your opinion may be completely different from mine, but then, of course, you’d be wrong! (LOL). Hopefully you’ll try eateries that you’ve never even heard of before and have a wonderful new experience. If not, send me the bill (I won’t pay it).

WOOD ASH RYE (SG): Advenire Hotel restaurant, featuring tapas (small plates) for adventurous eaters only. Frequent menu changes. Cool bar and setting. Service can be sporadic.

HAWAIIAN POKE BOWL (SG): World class poke in St. George, Utah!! Owned and run by family of Hawaiian fishermen. Poke flown in fresh daily from The Big Island and hand cut by local owner. Reasonably priced, healthful and absolutely delicious! Try ahi tuna with any of several “sauces”. Décor pretty drab, but you can’t eat the atmosphere Hours: 11am until they run out of fish, so get there early for best selection A St. George institution.

HAWAIIAN POKE BOWL (SG): World class poke in St. George, Utah!! Owned and run by family of Hawaiian fishermen. Poke flown in fresh daily from The Big Island and hand cut by local owner. Reasonably priced, healthful and absolutely delicious! Try ahi tuna with any of several “sauces”. Décor pretty drab, but you can’t eat the atmosphere. Hours: 11am until they run out of fish, so get there early for best selection. A St. George institution.

PIG’S EAR BISTRO (Hurricane): Worth the drive, if just for the meaty, tender, juicy baby back ribs (best in the area and best I’ve ever had!). High quality proteins, sourced from the Midwest. Excellent burgers, fish, steaks, pork and more. The Cajun shrimp appetizer is so good, they should bottle and sell the sauce.

PIG’S EAR BISTRO (Hurricane): Worth the drive, if just for the meaty, tender, juicy baby back ribs (best in the area and best I’ve ever had!). High quality proteins, sourced from the Midwest. Excellent burgers, fish, steaks, pork and more. The Cajun shrimp appetizer is so good, they should bottle and sell the sauce.

VIVA CHICKEN (SG): One of only five in the country and only Utah location. Features Peruvian spiced rotisserie chicken and authentic side dishes (plantains are scrumptious) and Peruvian fruit drinks. Reasonable, healthful, unique and really tasty

HAWAIIAN POKE BOWL (SG): World class poke in St. George, Utah!! Owned and run by family of Hawaiian fishermen. Poke flown in fresh daily from The Big Island and hand cut by local owner. Reasonably priced, healthful and absolutely delicious! Try ahi tuna with any of several “sauces”. Décor pretty drab, but you can’t eat the atmosphere Hours: 11am until they run out of fish, so get there early for best selection A St. George institution.

RED FORT (SG): Traditional Indian restaurant, with good service and nice décor. Extensive, well prepared menu uniformly good, so just try anything. Dinner only. (Wish they had a buffet lunch!)

PIG’S EAR BISTRO (Hurricane): Worth the drive, if just for the meaty, tender, juicy baby back ribs (best in the area and best I’ve ever had!). High quality proteins, sourced from the Midwest. Excellent burgers, fish, steaks, pork and more. The Cajun shrimp appetizer is so good, they should bottle and sell the sauce.

PAINTED PONY (SG): Most consistent, well run, fine dining restaurant in town. Smooth, knowledgeable service. Traditional/modern American menu both approachable and complex. Colorado lamb chops and trout cake appetizer highlight diverse offerings. Nice wine list. Lunch reasonable. Classy joint!

BALCONY ONE (Virgin): $30,000 smoker produces one of the best dishes I’ve ever eaten: the dyno beef rib. Bigger than your head, juicy, tender, with incredibly flavorful bark. Get it or regret it! 10% off food for locals. Modern stagecoach depot décor, with artwork done by owner’s wife. Large, diverse menu. Great beef!

XETAVA (Ivins): Located in the Kayenta development and surrounded by art galleries and more. Unique, healthful food. Wild mushroom burger, (all mushrooms), is awesome. Lovely outdoor patio/garden with umbrellas and shade. Nice place to sit and relax and view spectacular red mountains surrounding Kayenta.

RYLU’S (Ivins): Husband and wife chef owners, with farm to table cooking. Frequent menu changes usually feature fish, chicken and veggie dishes. Wholesome, well prepared, delicious food. Beautiful presentation. Two chefs are better than one!

BENJA’S THAI (SG, 2 locations): Pretty standard Thai menu, but very well made and tasty. Tom Kha Kai soup and khau soi special are standouts Curries great as well.

SAKURA (SG): High quality sushi combined with Japanese steakhouse. Try the special combo rolls Kids love steakhouse chef show. New building and lobby big upgrade over prior digs (check out gorgeous new exterior doors and “aquarium floor”) New location hard to find without GPS and parking inconvenient 1861 (Washington): Undiscovered gem! Yummy small plates of interesting, but very accessible food. Reasonably priced, healthful and delicious. Lovely décor. Located on grounds of Ovation Retirement Community, but NOT “old people food”! Black bass always delicious. Only open for dinner, Thu Sat. Try it!

BEST OF THE REST:

Casa Tequilana (Leeds) (Mexican), Rusty Crab Daddy (SG) (seafood boils), Chef Alfredo (SG) (Italian), Aragosta (SG)(European), Cliffside (SG) (modern American) (great views!)

Agree? Disagree? Found a place that I should try? You can reach me at: Andymargles@gmail.com.

“All the news that’s fit to eat”

“All the news that’s fit to eat”

By Larry Silverman

EWC Experience Washington County Newsletter Update

(This is the SHORT version containing venues, events, and dates. Links to the venue website and tickets provided when available plus additional information and synopsis are available at www.ewc.today

EXPERIENCE WASHINGTON COUNTY DECEMBER 1 – JANUARY 15

Brio Night Out in December will be to the Rattlin’D Playhouse for Idaho Jones: Quest for Anasazia’ Lost Secret. Tickets for December 13 are sold out. For other dates there is a $5 per ticket in the NEW Dixie Direct book.

For 2023 there will only be 10 Brio Night Out events. 6 events at the St. George Musical Theater, 2 at the Rattlin’D Playhouse and 2 at the Hurricane Theatrical at the Hurricane Fine Arts Building.

Discount tickets for the Center for the Arts at Kayenta, Hurricane Theatrical, Rattlin’D Playhouse, Tuacahan, The Stage Door at the Electric Theater and the Utah Tech Celebrity Series are available in the new 2023 edition of the Dixie Direct Book.

This NEWSLETTER only contains the event and the date. The website www.ewc.today will contain more information about the event and links to the event website and tickets if available. The website www.ewc.today is updated as soon as I am advised of any changes.

Center for The Arts at Kayenta: It’s a Wonderful Life – A Live Radio Play: December 16 & 17

The 3 Redneck Tenors Christmas Spec-Tac-Yule-Ar!: December 19-21

Mykola Suk Returns: January 7

Voyager Lecture Series: Predicting & Preventing Disease Through Heridigene & Research; Dr. Derek Haslem, MD: January 10 Kate Macleod Concert: January 14

Dixie Convention Center

Dickens Festival: November 30 – December 3

A Nashville Tribute: December 7

Encore! Performing Arts – Youth

Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carole: A New Musical: December 1-16

Film and Media Alliance

This Movie Club at the Electric Theater: (FREE) Minari (2021): December 20

Hurricane:

Casey Lofthouse Christmas Concert: December 2

Eric Dodge Country Christmas Concert: (Free) December 12

Rattlin’d Playhouse (Dinner Theater):

Idaho Jones Quest for Anasazis’ Lost Secret: November 17 – December 23

(Brio Night Out Dec 13) Sold Out

Red Hills Garden Center: Open daily

Late November through December 31

– Holiday lights at Red Hills Desert Garden

St. George Electric Theater

A Christmas Carol: A New Musical: YOUTH December 1 – December 16

Staheli Family Farm

Christmastime on the Farm Holiday Light Show: December 2-23

Tuacahn Center for The Performing Arts: INDOOR HAFEN THEATER

Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer: November 25 – December 22

Tuacahn Saturday Market: Every Saturday Morning.

Brio Health Presentations - A Preview of Next Year

We’ll continue the Brio health presentations each month in 2023. January will kick things off with a discussion of and will work through how to make an exercise plan with the various components. We’ll talk about motivation, exercise plans and goal setting and tools such as using a worksheet to help with gradual progression. Setting appropriate goals for your own personal needs is the beginning of how to put it all together.

Other presentations next year will be Women’s Health, Pain Management & Concepts, Resources for Sports, Fitness & Health, Efficiency of Movement in Fitness & Sports, Parallels in Life and Exercise, Partner Exercises and more! Well will also revisit popular presentations Brio Gym Equipment, Free Weights and Balance.

Keith will give presentations along with other community personnel and providers. Plan to attend these presentations to improve your health and quality of life.

Make exercise, fitness and activity a healthy part of your life!

Keith Benson CSCS, PTA, AT(Ret.), SPORT SPECIFICS, Washington City, UT 281-536-8240

Exercise Schedule

Mondays- Pilates ....................................... 8:30 am Line Dancing

9:30 am Water Aerobics

11:00 am Water Aerobics ........................ 12:15 pm

Tuesdays- Body Sculpt

8:30 am Wednesdays- Line Dancing

9:00 am Water Aerobics ........................ 11:00 am Water Aerobics ........................ 12:15 pm Yoga .......................................... 7:00 pm Thursdays- Myofascial Rolling

8:30 am Pickle-ball instructor ............ 5:00 pm Barre ........................................ 5:30 pm Fridays- Yoga .......................................... 8:30 am Saturdays- Myofascial Rolling

7:30 am

The Hiking Club

Fellow Adventurers:

The next hike for “The Hiking Club” (THC) is scheduled for Saturday December 10. However, many members of The Hiking Club have conflicting commitments due to the December holiday season.

THEREFOR, THE SATURDAY DECEMBER 10 HIKE FOR THE HIKING CLUB IS CANCELLED. Have a fun holiday season. Happy trails and see ya for the next hike on Saturday January 14, 2023.

Tom Garrison