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ecause we hosted our niece for Christmas while her mom fought the ick that has been plaguing the state this month, poor Assistant Editor Scout has been subject to the shenanigans of a now-eight-year-old all week. But after New Year’s Day and the cold plunge into the Siletz Bay, the “wretched creature” (Scout’s words, not mine) returns to Portland and we resume our normal activities.

Although she is a fit and active pup, she won’t be welcome at most of the offerings in this “New-year, new you”-themed edition. From learning new skills through the Oregon Coast Community College (page 5) to trying a truly new fitness routine like burlesquercise (page 8), this issue offers lots of ways to start your year off on a new footing.

And I won’t disclose the birthday recently celebrated by guest contributor Lisa Walford (page 16), but let’s just say that the pose she’s holding in the photo is more than impressive for someone even half her age, so her advice to include yoga into your fitness routine is well worth heeding.

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Turn over a new leaf with college courses

For many, learning a new skill is high on the list of new year’s resolutions. The Oregon Coast Community College Winter community education season is filled with art, cooking music and more. Check out some of the new options this term.

Improv Comedy Class

Improve your stage wit and wisdom with this improv class taught by members of Porthole Players Theatre Company. The class will include elements of movement, accent work, sketch writing, content editing, prop mastery, scene work and general fearlessness on stage or wherever fun times are to be had using theater games, work groups and real-time evaluation. All ages welcome.

Ten Wednesday sessions beginning Jan. 8 and ending March 12. 6:30 to 8 pm, $45, Newport campus.

Kick Start a Sketchbook!

Learn a variety of sketching styles and drawing techniques and experiment with an interesting selection of artist drawing materials with instructor Sue Valentine. Subjects will be nature studies and simple landscapes with materials

including graphite pencils, gel pens, brush markers, watercolor pencils and India ink. No experience required.

Four Monday sessions beginning Jan. 6 and running through Feb. 3 (no Jan. 20 class) or Feb. 10 through March 10 (no Feb. 17 class). 2 to 4:30 pm, $80 plus $20 materials fee, Newport campus.

The Sound of Legends

This course with instructor Austen McClure delves into the music of legendary artists and bands through the examination of Queen’s iconic song “Killer Queen.” The course will equip students with the vocabulary and tools necessary to critically evaluate and describe music and teach them how to apply these skills to other significant pieces from musicians such as Eric Clapton, David Bowie and the Beach Boys. By the end of the course, students will be able to listen with critical ears, identify the defining characteristics of iconic songs and understand what makes them stand the test of time.

Six Tuesday sessions beginning Jan. 21 and ending Feb. 25. 5:30 to 7 pm, $45, Lincoln City campus.

For more information and registration, go to oregoncoast.edu/communityed.

lively Give yourself a break

Sculpt a new you at Point Break Fitness

By Riley Ellis For the TODAY

Whether vowing to start a gym membership or simply drink more water, physical wellness is central to many New Year’s resolutions. Luckily, for Lincoln City locals, Point Break Fitness extends a welcome hand.

Tracey Taylor, owner and founder of the fitness center, located in the Lincoln City Outlets, has a reputation for his commitment to local health. For anyone who has met Taylor, his balance of care and intensity seems integral to his personality.

Taylor spent many years running 24-Hour Fitness classes in Portland, where he became the trusted fitness coach that he is today.

It was after relocating to the Oregon Coast that he felt inspired to start his own gym.

“There was just a certain quality missing from gyms on the coast,” he said.

And so, during the pandemic, when he realized that physical health was going to prove integral to postshutdown recovery, he opened Point Break Fitness.

Although Point Break has certainly gained traction in recent years, the vast, brightly lit training space was filled with enthusiasts in its first few months. Taylor speculates that people flocked to Point Break because of his established reputation. His 12 years coaching in Lincoln City proved a worthwhile investment for his future endeavors.

“The gym just took off,” he said.

Many were, and still are, astounded by Point Break’s affordability. At just $39.99 for a monthly membership, Taylor takes care of his locals, rivaling the prices of franchise gyms in bigger cities like 24-Hour Fitness. For an additional $10, members get access to classes like yoga, dance fitness and even karate.

Many people joined Point Break for a diverse exercise experience.

“I love the classes,” said realtor Hannah Katz, a longtime Point Break member. “It allows different people to chase their fitness goals.”

Taylor sees his impact on the community as mutually beneficial. The more options Point Break offers, the more people will find opportunities to exercise, doing better in community roles as a result of their physical well-being.

“We opened a gym to help our local community,” he said.

Point Break Fitness benefits local commerce as well, attracting visitors to the area with daily and weekly passes. Taylor said some people vacation to Lincoln City for morning training sessions at Point Break paired with afternoon walks on the beach. Passersby in the mall might witness a yoga or cardio class through the window, and then come back to take part the following morning.

Anyone joining Point Break Fitness in January will be welcomed with an assortment of new features, including brand-new equipment like a hip-thruster machine and Stairmaster. Kids can now enjoy karate and gymnastics. Adults gain access to seven classes, some with variations. And now seniors have access to training sessions, like

“Silver and Fit” and “Active and Renewed.” The question for Taylor is “How many people can we help,” so Point Break’s future lies in expanding opportunities for all age groups.

Taylor does offer a word of caution for those starting the New Year with lofty workout goals.

“Balance is what’s most important,” he said. Most people should fight the urge to work out seven days a week. Instead, Taylor suggests getting a free consultation from Point Break’s trainers, assessing any past injuries or workout preferences. He would rather see people work out two days per week for six consecutive months, as opposed to seven days per week every other month.

“You’ll be in much better shape that way,” he said. If you are planning on becoming a member over the New Year, then don’t miss out on Point Break’s IV hydration, IM vitamin injection and weight loss seminar led by a registered nurse on Saturday, Jan. 11, at 9 am. The seminar will run for two hours with a certified guest speaker. There’s no better way to start your new workout journey than with some dietary instruction. After all, the first step of fitness is taken in the kitchen.

Point Break Fitness is located in the Lincoln City Outlets at 1500 SE East Devils Lake Road, open daily from 4 am to midnight. Memberships start at $39.99, or $49.99 with classes included. For more information about classes, memberships and other services, go to pointbreaklc.com or call 541-614-4145.

This year will all work out

Tri-ceps something new and shake up your routine

Getting fit doesn’t have to be a chore: in fact, it can be quite fun.

Options like hitting the pool, dancing or even tapping into your inner burlesque persona can make getting strong just a positive byproduct of fun fitness.

Passion Flower Fitness & Dance LLC, is a new boutique fitness studio in Newport’s Deco District. Health coach, trainer and burlesque entertainer/ educator Rebecca Sinnhuber, aka: Dixie DeLish, has opened a unique space to appeal to those looking for something a little more exciting for their fitness routine.

Options include one-on-one health coaching and personal training, TRX (total resistance training), dance fitness, morning HIIT/tabata, assisted stretching and yes, burlesque. All classes include elements of barre, pilates, strength, cardio and flexibility.

Sinnhuber brings more than a decade of experience in the fitness industry and continues to elevate her practice. With a background in active aging and creating brain-healthy exercise programs and functional strength training, she loves helping others to incorporate fitness into their everyday lives.

Need a little assistance or accountability to help you stick to your fitness goals? Sinnhuber has got your back. With a holistic approach to health and wellness, she offers sessions to get you on a personalized routine that is right for your body. Call for a complimentary 30-minute session with the purchase of a coaching session. Sessions range from a single meeting to a one-year plan with weekly and monthly check-ins to keep you accountable and

maintain your goals. Contact her today to sign up for the New Year, New You 2025 Fitness Challenge beginning on Monday, Jan. 6.

For a more traditional form of strength training check out the TRX class. TRX is a training tool that uses a canvas strap anchored overhead. The user holds the two handles and performs various body weight exercises. The level of difficulty changes easily depending on the position of the user’s feet and the angle of the body. It’s a safe, supportive, and effective way to control the difficulty of your workout, and is appropriate for the novice user to the most advanced athlete.

Looking for something a little saucier? Step into one of the weekly burlesquercise classes. Turn down the lights, step into your body and let Dixie DeLish guide you through an hour of sensual dance moves, core strengthening and body lovin’ that will help you gain confidence, reclaim your inner passion and bring out the goddess within. Appropriate for all levels.

Want to take your burlesque fitness to the next level? Register now for the upcoming Beginning Burlesque class starting on Saturday, Feb. 25, Where you can learn to create your very own burlesque act from start to finish. If you still want more, join the Passion Flower Follies burlesque troupe, where you can get continued burlesque education and even opt to perform in a burlesque showcase.

Passion Flower Fitness is located in Newport at 817 SW Hurbert Street. For more information, go to passionflowerfitness.com or call 541-764-8221.

Dive into fitness

The Oregon Coast Community College partners with the Lincoln City Community Center and the Newport Aquatic Center with some great options for guided aquatic fitness. Both centers offer classes in their pools with a variety of formats to keep you moving and motivated.

Newport Aquatic Center

Aquatic Boot Camp: A fun, exciting and challenging waterfitness program that is for all ages and levels. New workouts at every class. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, drop-in fee is $9.50 or $8 for residents.

The Newport Aquatic Center is located at 1212 NE Fogarty Street. For more information, go to newportoregon.gov or call 541-265-7770.

Lincoln City Community Center

Aqua Shallow: Takes place in shallow water. Great for those new to aqua exercise. Mondays and Fridays.

Aqua Deep: Takes place in deep water with the use of a flotation belt. Wednesdays.

Fibromyalgia: Takes place in the shallow, warm-water pool and focuses on gentle range of motion and mobility exercises. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The Lincoln City Community Center is located at 2150 NE Oar Place. For more information, go to lincolncity.org or call 541-994-2131.

Rebecca Sinnhuber

SPECIAL THANKS FROM TRACEY TAYLOR TO MY PARTNER IN LIFE, CHRISTIE; TO MY BUSINESS PARTNERS, JEROME, LILA & GITL; TO OUR LOCATION PARTNERS, LINCOLN CITY OUTLETS; TO OUR INSTRUCTORS, STEPHANIE, CHERYL, JEWEL, ANNIKA, MATT, KELLY, JOANNE & SARAH; TO MY FAMILY FOR ALWAYS STEPPING IN, SAM, ARIEL, AUSTIN, TAYLOR, JOSIAH, HANNAH, ERIKA & NICOLE

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William Stafford honored in Newport

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The Friends of William Stafford are honoring the former Oregon Poet Laureate’s 111th birthday with “Keeping Ourselves Strong: The Poetry of William Stafford,” a gathering at Newport Public Library this Saturday, Jan. 4.

A poet, writer, teacher, lifelong pacifist and World War II conscientious objector, Stafford died in 1993. His legacy lives on with his writings and birthday month celebrations around the globe.

“It amazes me that people continue to support these readings which have been an annual event for at least the 26 years in which I’ve lived in Newport,” said event organizer Cynthia Jacobi. “It’s really heartwarming to know that people still care about his writings. He intrigues us to be better people.”

Stafford explored questions of how we can relate to the world and how we can best find our place in it. Most of his poems are brief and plain spoken. In his own words: “You don’t need a lot

of words when you know what you are talking about.”

His poems are said to be accessible, often written in a conversational manner.

“You can understand him most of the time but he is also quite mystical,” Jacobi said. “My favorite of his works, “Travelling Through the Dark.” is one of his most well-known poems.”

During his time as a conscientious objector, Stafford spent time in a work camp in California, an experience he wrote about in the book, “Down in my Heart.” He is also the author of “Every War Has Two Losers.”

To honor Stafford’s legacy, the public is invited to share a personal favorite Stafford poem or memory, or poem of their own, and to learn more about this extraordinary Oregonian.

Saturday’s event runs from 2 to 4 pm at Newport Public Library, located at 35 NW Nye Street. For more information, go to newportoregon.gov or call 541265-2153.

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Cutler City. You find it, you keep it. When you register your 2025 float, you will receive a commemorative glass coin.

Timeless

Luminous

Yin yoga is a slower, sustained practice that works primarily on nourishing the deeper tissues, ligaments and tendons and focuses on the meridian channels in the body. First class free. Book at luminoussoulcenter.com. 10 am, 6645 Gleneden Beach Loop. FMI, call 971-313-2383.

Teen Fridays

Newport Recreation Center

Celebrate the start of the year with a Glow Party featuring music plus glow-in-the-dark games and activities under the blacklights. Pizza and refreshments provided. 4-7 pm, 225 SE Avery Street. Pre-registration recommended. Call 541-265-7783.

Artist of the Month

Bay City Arts Center

Finders

Keepers Opening Weekend

Lincoln City Beaches

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of this ever-popular float giveaway program. Hunt for an additional 100 floats dropped along the beaches from Roads End to Cutler City. You find it, you keep it. When you register your 2025 float, you will receive a commemorative glass coin.

New Year’s Swim

Pancake Breakfast and Puzzle Sale

Gleneden Beach Community Hall

Kick off the new year with scrambled eggs, sausage or ham, orange juice, hot beverages and all the pancakes you can eat. $10 for adults, $6 for kids aged six to 12. Cash or credit card. 8-11 am, 110 Azalea Street.

Monthly Community Breakfast

Panther Creek Community Center • Otis

Breakfast made to order. $8 for adults and $4 for children. 8-11 am, 655 N Wayside Loop, follow the signs from the Otis junction. FMI, email pcsacc@centurylink.net.

Finders Keepers Opening Weekend

Lincoln City Beaches

Furniture

Come meet a wacky cast of clay characters at this exhibit, featuring work by members of the center’s board of directors and Levi Timm. Light refreshments provided. 5-7 pm, 5680 A Street. “Possibilities”

Lincoln City Community Center

Celebrate the new year by helping the group swim 2,025 pool lengths. Volunteers will count the laps and a group photo will be taken when the swim is completed. 9-11 am, 2150 NE Oar Place.

Beachcombing Explorience

SW 33rd Street Beach Lincoln City

Unearth treasures from the Pacific as you hunt for gemstones, agates, jasper, petrified wood and other coastal jewels with a local expert. No registration required. 9 am. FMI, go to www. explorelincolncity.com/events/exploriences.

“Keeping Ourselves Strong”

Newport Public Library

Join the Friends of William Stafford to celebrate the former Oregon Poet Laureate’s 111th birthday. Everyone is invited to share a personal favorite Stafford poem or memory, or poem of their own. 2-4 pm, 35 NW Nye Street. FMI, go to newportoregon.gov or call 541-265-2153.

An opening reception for this exhibit by

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mindedness. Enjoy wine, appetizers and a chance to meet the artist.

FMI, go to lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994.

Tuesday, Jan. 7

Your guide to live music on the Central Oregon Coast soundwaves

Don’t see your favorite band or venue? Email the details to soundwaves@oregoncoasttoday.com and we’ll get you listed.

Thursday, Jan 2

Bret Lucich

Oshen’s Restaurant • Gleneden Beach

An experience to remember from this singer-songwriter, entertainer and musician, with a wide variety of music for listening and dancing. 5:30-7:30 pm, at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-764-9026.

David Rogers

The Drift Inn • Yachats

Praised by The Washington Post for his “astonishingly florid” improvisations, David fuses classical, jazz, and world music into beautiful, expressive and virtuosic performances. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N., 541-547-4477.

Jam Session

Snug Harbor • Lincoln City

Open mic jam session. All musicians welcome. 8:30 pmmidnight, 5001 SW Hwy. 101.

Karaoke

Bay Haven Inn • Newport

Have a great time with local host Dr. B. and support a small, local venue. 8:30 pm-midnight, 608 SW Bay Blvd.

Friday, Jan. 3

Mike Tolle

Hilltop Cafe and Bistro • Waldport

Acoustic folk blues. 5-7 pm, 828 SW Pacific Coast Highway. FMI, call 541-563-2750

Dylan Crawford

Fishing Rock Eatery & Lounge • Depoe Bay

Local favorite reggae singer-songwriter. 5-8 pm, 3245 Hwy. 101, 541-764-4222.

Bret Lucich

Oshen’s Restaurant • Gleneden Beach

An experience to remember from this singer-songwriter, entertainer and musician, with a wide variety of music for listening and dancing. 5:30-7:30 pm, at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-764-9026.

The Angelic Noise

Pelican Brewing • Lincoln City

Enjoy a pint with a view, alongside live music. 6-8 pm, 5911 SE Hwy. 101, 541-614-4216.

Ian Smith

The Drift Inn • Yachats

An evening of classics from a local legend. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N., 541-547-4477.

Karaoke

Bay Haven Inn • Newport

Have a great time with local host Dr B. and support a small, local venue. 8:30 pm-close, 608 SW Bay Blvd.

DJ Metal

Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City

Playing club hits in the Rogue River Lounge. 10 pm-1:30 am, 1777 NW 44th Street. Lincoln City, 888-244-6665.

Saturday, Jan. 4

Whole Lotta Louis

Fishing Rock Eatery & Lounge • Depoe Bay

The music of Louis Prima, Louis Armstrong and Louis Jordan played by Don Nelson on bass, Richard Robitaille on drums and vocals, Neal Staufenbeil on sax, and Ronnie Jay Pirrello on guitar, harp and vocals. 5-8 pm, 3245 Hwy. 101.

Saundra Perrin

Luna Sea at Seal Rock

Rock and soul. 5:30-8 pm, 10111 NW Pacific Coast Hwy., Seal Rock, 541-563-5862.

Flatt Stanley

Beachcrest Brewing Company • Gleneden Beach

Feel-good bluegrass and folk. 5:30-7:30 pm, at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-234-4013.

Bret Lucich

Oshen’s Restaurant • Gleneden Beach

An experience to remember from this singer-songwriter, entertainer and musician, with a wide variety of music for listening and dancing. 5:30-7:30 pm, at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-764-9026.

Shy Shy and Gary

The Drift Inn • Yachats

Oregon Coast locals playing folk, blues and originals. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N., 541-547-4477.

Mercury Coast

Schooner Restaurant & Lounge • Netarts

Live music from coastal singer-songwriter Eric Sappington and friends. Call for reservations. 7-9 pm, 2065 Netarts Basin Boat Road, 503-815-9900.

Karaoke

Snug Harbor Bar & Grill • Lincoln City

Hosted by Doctor B. 8:30 pm- midnight, 5001 SW Hwy. 101.

Karaoke

Bay Haven Inn • Newport 8:30 pm-close, 608 SW Bay Blvd.

DJ Metal

Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City

Playing club hits in the Rogue River Lounge. 10 pm-1:30 am, 1777 NW 44th Street. Lincoln City, 888-244-6665.

Sunday, Jan. 5

Sunday Jam

Bay Haven Inn • Newport

A chance for professional musicians to collaborate and improvise. 3-6 pm, 608 SW Bay Blvd.

Sunday Jazz Jam

Beachcrest Brewing Company • Gleneden Beach

Instrumentalists and vocalists are welcome to sit in. 4-6 pm at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-234-4013.

Mike Tolle

Luna Sea at Seal Rock

Acoustic folk blues. 5-7:30 pm, 10111 NW Pacific Coast Hwy., Seal Rock, 541-563-5862.

June Rushing Trio

Fishing Rock Eatery & Lounge • Depoe Bay

Husband and wife June and Joren Rushing, along with multiinstrumentalist Robin Remaily, present classic hits from the golden age of radio. From Patsy Cline and Marty Robbins to the Beatles, they do it all with style. 6-8 pm, 3245 Hwy. 101.

Tex Brooklyn Experiment

The Drift Inn • Yachats

Covers of blues, rock, jazz, country, zydeco, standards, reggae and requests plus original tunes ranging from “Chicken Minuet” to “Loose But Not Sleazy.” 6-8:30 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N., 541-547-4477.

Karaoke

Snug Harbor Bar & Grill • Lincoln City

Hosted by Doctor B. 8:30 pm-midnight, 5001 SW Hwy. 101.

Monday, Jan. 6

Harlan Rivers Band

The Drift Inn • Yachats

Americana with country roots and a little rock and roll. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Highway 101 North, 541-547-4477.

Tuesday, Jan. 7

Linda Yapp

Zurita in Nye Beach • Newport

Mellow acoustic classics and easy listening to dine by. 5:30-8 pm, 711 NW 2nd Court, 541-272-5078.

Revel’n

The Drift Inn • Yachats

A tasty mix of old-time groove and bluegrass innovation, with Evelyn Idzerda on guitar and vocals; Ron Snyder on vocals, guitar and mandolin. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N., 541-547-4477.

Wednesday, Jan. 8

Live Music Wednesdays

Salishan Coastal Lodge • Gleneden Beach

Enjoy an acoustic set from Ian Joe Bailey on the outdoor patio of the Attic Lounge, weather permitting. 5-7 pm, 7760 Hwy. 101.

Randy McCoy

The Drift Inn • Yachats

Randy performs songs on guitar, ukulele and mandolin. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Highway 101 North, 541-547-4477.

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Photo by Bob Christensen

Clear your diary, and your throat

Coastal Voices, the premier community chorus on the Central Oregon Coast is starting its spring season by holding vocal introductions for new singers.

Sessions will be held at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Newport from 5:30 to 9 pm on Tuesday, Jan. 7, and Tuesday Jan. 14, and from 9 am to 3 pm on Saturday, Jan. 18.

Artistic Director Rhodd Caldwell will use each 30-minute session to assess the vocal range and the musical background of each prospective member.

“This is not an audition,” he said. “It is a learning opportunity for both of us. The new singer hears about us, and I hear about the new singer.”

Neither previous choral singing experience nor the ability to read music is required.

“We have a strong support system in place for new singers,” said board member Margaret Mortimer. “I teach a Music 101 class before rehearsals as needed, and we assign a mentor to each new member who will answer questions and provide guidance.”

Beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 21, the chorus will rehearse every Tuesday evening from 6 to 8:30 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Newport.

Caldwell has chosen “American Adventure: Best Foot Forward” as the theme for the group’s series of four concerts in May.

“The selections range from early American folk and sacred songs to modern offerings by contemporary American composers such as Tom Paxton and Paul Simon,” he said. “This is music that will be fun to rehearse as well as perform!”

Coastal Voices has been presenting vocal music throughout Lincoln County for more than 25 years, fulfilling its mission to create a sustainable and inclusive organization that celebrates, promotes and develops the choral arts.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church is located at 414 SW 9th Street in Newport.

For more information, go to coastalvoices.org or call 541-283-6295.

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Flawlessly performing the music of Steely Dan in their first Oregon appearance.

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Wellness in the New Year

By Lisa Walford

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ntering a new year, we frequently assess our priorities, and health is often at the top of the list. What does health mean to you? Is it to eat better, lose weight, move more, learn how to relax, communicate more effectively, be kinder? Perhaps all the above? Ultimately, they all boil down to how much we care about ourselves. Simple, right? But not so easy! We are conditioned from a young age to desire certain tastes and favorite activities. Steering your preferences toward more healthy choices may be effortful, but where to start?

Consumer Reports suggests that movement is a prime mover (pun intended) to help alleviate back pain, reduce chronic inflammation, improve sleep and lower stress. Here on the coast, we have a plethora of glorious open spaces, beaches and forests to walk in. We have fitness studios and, my favorite, yoga classes.

Research from the National Institute of Health reports that yoga can help you maintain your range of motion, handle chronic pain, enhance immune health and stress management.

The kind of yoga you choose can make a big difference.

In Lincoln City, there are several stellar options. If you are new to yoga, try a few instructors and styles before you settle in. Some might focus more on form, which is preferable if you have conditions that you are coping with, while others are free flowing, fun and challenging. New Moon Yoga at the Lincoln City Cultural Center offers a variety of classes from gentle to vigorous. Luminous Soul Center in Gleneden Beach is a boutique space with classes, sound baths and a healing clinic while The Lincoln City Community Center offers gentile yoga classes.

And mental health? Motion is lotion, lotion to ease the anxiety of change, and to help accept the things we might not be able to change. Whether it is yoga, a walk at sunrise, sunset, with friends or in solitude, movement will help you lean into the choices you make for this New Year. The ancient Roman poet Virgil said that, “Health is the greatest wealth.” We have known this forever, it seems. Your forever can start today. Happy New Year.

Lisa Walford is a Lincoln City-based yoga instructor who has been teaching worldwide for 38 years. She currently teaches online through her school, The Center for Yoga Los Angeles.

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Provide the third word of the title. (e.g., “Defending Your ___,” 1991. Answer: Life.)

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1. “The Maltese ___,” 1941

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3. “Life of ____,” 1979

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4. “The Princess ___,” 1987

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8. “The Green ___,” 1999

9. “Dances With ___,” 1990

Pieces on Earth

Mosaic exhibit explores what is possible when dreams are pursued

Piece together a great evening by including a stop at “Possibilities,” an exhibit by mosaic artist Kate Kerrigan, opening this Friday, Jan. 3 at Lincoln City’s Chessman Gallery.

The exhibit promotes optimism and positivity, exploring concepts such as unity, creativity, hope and open mindedness.

The opening reception runs from 5 to 7 pm on Friday, offering wine, appetizers and a chance to meet the artist. Can’t make the opening? Check out the virtual gallery tour, going live on Facebook on Saturday.

The exhibit is an extension of “Piecing Us Together,” an epic cross-country pandemic project, in which Kerrigan explored what is possible when ideas and dreams are pursued, when people are open and willing to participate and the importance of art in society. Through this body of work, Kerrigan seeks to inspire, uplift and show what is possible and to convey the belief that art does make a difference, helping to shape minds and change perspectives, creating a better world one viewer at a time. Kerrigan is originally from La Crosse, Wisconsin. After earning a bachelor’s degree in biological aspects of conservation and environmental studies from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, in 1993, she moved

to San Francisco, where she tapped into her innate creativity and became an avid photographer studying graphic design. She stumbled upon a mosaic workshop and instantly fell in love with the tactility of the medium. So much so that it has been her career for the past 26 years.

Equipped with classic mosaic materials and techniques that she learned from masters in Italy, Kerrigan creates work that breathes fresh air into this ancient art form. Her introspection is reflected in the maturity and subtleties of her work, which tend to be evocative and compelling. Recently, she was invited to be the keynote speaker at the joint 2022 Society of American Mosaic Artists and Stained Glass Association of America conference to present the “Piecing Us Together” project. She was also included in “80 Contemporary Mosaic Artists,” a book of mosaic artists from around the world published in France in 2021.

Kerrigan has been awarded, recognized and published on national and international levels. Her work has been shown in Italy, Turkey and throughout the United States and is actively showing in Oregon and California. She currently resides in Redmond.

Over the course of her mosaic career, a large portion

of Kerrigan’s work has been representational, based on her photography. In recent years, however, she has shifted to abstracts. She is generally drawn to a rather monochromatic, subtle palette, finding it to be a more powerful and effective way to tell a story and express emotions.

Her mantra is “less is more,” and she primarily uses classic mosaic materials like Italian smalti and stone. Each tessera is hand-cut, using the traditional hammer and hardie and placed with intention. The nature of mosaic: tactility, texture, materials and movement, all draw her to this art form.

“Possibilities” runs through Feb. 16 in the Chessman Gallery, located inside the Lincoln City Cultural Center at 540 NE Hwy. 101. The center is open from 10 am to 5 pm, Wednesday through Sunday.

For more information, go to lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994.

• A new hallway display of cold wax paintings by Roxce Stavney also goes up on Jan. 3. This ethereal collection will be up in the center hallway for two months.

Tillamook Bay, Garibaldi Date

Siletz Bay, Lincoln City Date

Jan. 9 1:28 am 2.4 3:30 pm 0.0 7:36 am 7.4 9:50 pm 4.8

Yaquina Bay, Newport

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Alsea Bay, Waldport

Date Low Tides High Tides

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on stage Theatre West dials up the suspense

Dial T for Theatre West’s next production, “Dial M for Murder,” opening in Lincoln City on Thursday, Jan. 9.

Set in London in 1952, the play centers around former tennis player Tony Wendice, who is plotting to have his unfaithful wife, Margot, murdered so he can inherit her money. He hires a former acquaintance to kill her, but the plan goes awry when Margot fights back and ends up killing the would-be assassin. The deceptions and suspense build as the story heads toward its dramatic conclusion.

Written by Frederick Knott, the play premiered in 1952 on BBC Television before being performed on stage in the same year in London’s West End, and then New York’s Broadway. In 1954, Alfred Hitchcock directed the film with Knott writing the screenplay based on his original script. In Hitchcock’s film,

Tony is played by Ray Milland and Margot is played by Grace Kelly in her last film role before becoming Princess of Monaco.

The Theatre West production is directed by Cathye Wehr as part of a 50th anniversary retrospective celebrating some of the company’s most popular plays from the past half-century. “Dial M for Murder” was first produced by Theatre West in 2003, directed by Tracy Ratliff Blakeman.

The play runs through Saturday, Feb. 1, with performances at 7 pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and one 2 pm matinée on Sunday, Jan. 19.

Tickets are $20 for adults; $18 for seniors, military and students; and $15 for kids aged 12 and younger. Theatre West is located at 3536 SE Hwy. 101 in Lincoln City. For more information, go to theatrewest.com or call 541-9945663.

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Voyages music series presents Gypsy jazz quartet in January

Take a musical voyage at the Lincoln City Cultural Center with a series of four concerts that highlight global music.

The “Voyages: Adventures in Music” series begins on Thursday, Jan. 23, with Gypsy jazz and swing group Christine Tassan et les Imposteures.

Pioneers in a domain usually reserved for men and precursors of the Gypsy jazz wave that swept across Québec, Christine Tassan et les Imposteures have made a name for themselves on the music scene.

Guitarist Tassan is a Gypsy jazz soloist and bandleader known for her brio, aplomb and contagious dynamism. A singer, composer, author, director and composer, she takes part in numerous musical projects in Quebec and on the international scene, both as a leader and as a guest musician.

In 2003, she founded the Imposteures ensemble, that has recorded seven albums and performed in more than 600 festivals and venues in Quebec, Canada, Europe, the United States and China. From the Montreal International Jazz Festival and the Django Reinhardt Festival in Samois-sur-Seine in France to the Liberchies Django Festival in Belgium and the American North-West Django Fest,

they have cultivated an adoring and loyal fan base.

Alongside Tassan is Martine Gaumond on violin and vocals; David Meunier-Roy on double bass and vocals; and Jeff Moseley on rhythm guitar and vocals. Playing standards and original compositions, the Imposteures create musical arrangements that innovate, rejuvenate and leave room for unbridled creativity from four talented and accomplished musicians.

All seats in the series are cabaret-style, and as entry is limited to 100, early ticket purchase is recommended.

Band members often gather for merchandise and autographs not far from the counter where center volunteers sell Northwest beers and wines, along with sodas and freshly baked cookies. During intermission, patrons are welcome to wander the outdoor plaza’s new public art installations or the rotating exhibits in the center’s indoor art galleries.

The Jan. 23 show begins at 7 pm at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, located at 540 NE Hwy. 101. Reserved seats are $30 for adults, $27 for seniors and $15 for kids.

The For more information, go to lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994.

“Voyages: Adventures in Music”

Windborne

Sunday, Feb. 16, 2 pm NPR calls this quartet “the best musical discovery of the year” and “stunningly powerful.” Windborne’s captivating show draws on the singers’ deep roots in traditions of vocal harmony, while the absolute uniqueness of their artistic approach brings old songs into the present. The group are known for the innovation of their arrangements and their harmonies are bold and anything but predictable.

Gamelan Sari Pandhawa

Sunday, March 16, 2 pm

Gamelan Sari Pandhawa, a non-profit cultural organization based in Oregon, perform on bronze and wood instruments elegantly handcrafted and painted by master instrument makers in central Java. This group has been dedicated to the celebration of Javanese arts, music, dance and shadow puppetry since 1995.

Barbra Lica

Friday, April 25, 7 pm

JUNO-nominated artist

Barbra Lica is a fast-rising Canadian vocalist and songwriter and has been receiving accolades for a unique approach that stresses subtlety, grace and storytelling. Based in Toronto, Lica captivates audiences all over North America with her genuine warmth and confident stage presence.