The Pinehills Activities
OCTOBER
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‘ SOMETHINGS
BREWING
The arrival of Fall can only mean one thing...
Octoberfest On The Great Lawn at The Stonebridge Club
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Local Band DAVID JAMES DUO To get you through the weekend… Food for purchase:
GUILTY BAKERY
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Made from Scratch Donuts www.guiltybakery.com
THE MARKET Fall Inspired Choices to Keep You Warm on the Inside THE NEED TO KNOW: $15pp; Payable to PHLOA Deadline is October 17th
50 minimum needed
Really Local Food CHEF DANE Ain’t Playing Around:
Beer & Cheddar Cheese Soup Grilled Brats, Onions, Apples & Sauerkraut Beer Brownies Fruit, Cheese & Crackers
Pinehills Landowners Association, Inc. 55 Stonebridge Road ▪ Plymouth, MA 02360 ▪ 508.209.2355 ▪ www.pinehills.net
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Pay or sign up at the Stonebridge club. Use your payment as your reservation made payable to PHLOA. Payments are non-refundable. If no fee is listed, there is no charge. Unless otherwise noted, activities take place at The Stonebridge Club. For more information regarding activities or to signup, please call 508.209.2355.
Upcoming Events, Workshops & Ongoing Classes
Acrylic Painting Lessons, Wednesdays, 9-11am. Explore the use of acrylic using canvas, wood, stone & paper. $75pp. Limited to 8 participants. $20 drop in. Watercolor Classes, Thursdays, 9-11am. Learn tips and techniques that make watercolor fun. $75pp; $20 drop in rate, paid in advance. Limited to 8 participants. RESUMES OCTOBER 31ST. Mahjongg Lessons, Mondays, 4pm, Cabana. Contact: Linda Ader, lader60@gmail.com. Meditation, Thursdays, 4-5pm. Meditation is proven to lower heart rate, blood press ure, and improve pain. This group is self directed. Just show up. CLOSED. Chamber Music Concert, October 4th, 7pm. This event is fully subscribed. Unfortunately, we cannot allow walk-ins. New Resident One Hour Info Session: October 5th, 9:30-10:30am, October 17th, 7-8pm. The Welcoming Committee provides a tour of the facilities, access card paperwork and general information. Space is limited. CPR, Saturday, October 1st, 10am-noon. $35 (Does not include certification/borrow manual), $50 (Borrow manual/get certified) $60 (Keep the manual). With Integrity presents, Social Security & Retirement Planning: A hit or Myth Proposition, Tuesday, October 25th, 6:308pm. Social Security's retirement program has been a basic part of American life for over 80 years. Kurt Czarnowski, the Social Security Administration’s former Regional Communications Director for New England, will provide a wealth of information about the system. Sign up by calling Nicole Murphy, 508.224.3131 or Info@Withintegrity.com. Walgreens Flu Clinic, Saturday, October 8th, 9am-noon, Cabana. No cost to those on Medicare Part B or Medicaid Otherwise, cost is $31.99 per person. Payable the day of the
clinic. Sign-up for a specific window of time and plan to arrive a few minutes early. Plymouth Hadassah Tea, Sunday, October 23rd, 3:30-5:30pm, Stonebridge Club. Hadassah is a leading advocate of gender and economy equality. Hear about exciting programs the group has planned for the coming months. Everyone is welcome. RSVP to Anne Leppo, 781.956.5142 or annepkg1@verizon.net; $5 suggested donation prior to event or at the door. The Art Society’s first Annual Fall Art Stroll, Fine Art Show & Sale, October 29th, 10am-5pm. See back page.
Cooking Demo & Tasting, November 9th 5-7pm. Chef, Alfred Dean, was born and raised on Cape Cod and is currently personal Chef to Ethel Kennedy at the Kennedy Compound in Hyannisport. He immersed himself in the culinary field 24 years ago which does not include the meals he prepared for his mother at age 11. He possesses a great love for music and the arts, and has experience preparing French, Italian, Japanese, and most recently, Latin cuisine. Alfred has mentored many up and coming cooks in various establishments on and off Cape Cod. More details to follow.
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Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) is a volunteer organization that helps residents of The Pinehills transition to and live well in the community. N2N provides informational resources, programs and activities related to Health & Wellness, Residence Maintenance & Technology, and Money Matters, three aspects of daily life that touch everyone within The Pinehills.
PROGRAMMING MOVING FORWARD AFTER LOSS A Social Support Program 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 4-5:30pm Conference Room Take comfort in the camaraderie of laughter and listening with others who have experienced loss through death or divorce. YOUR EYES OVER TIME Presented by Dr. Daniel O’Connor Wednesday, Oct 19th, 7:00-8:30pm at The Stonebridge Club Learn about detection, prevention and treatment of eye disorders associated with aging. $5 fee payable to PHLOA due by October 12th. NAVIGATING THE WHITEWATERS OF HEALTHCARE CHANGES presented by Kathy Heery Tuesday, Oct 25th, 7-8:30pm at The Stonebridge Club Update your knowledge of the Medicare program and prepare yourself for changes that may affect your benefits and health. $5 fee payable to PHLOA due by October 18th. MIT AGELAB PRESENTS “IMAGINING LIFE TOMORROW” with Dr. Lisa D’Ambrosio Tuesday, Nov 1st, 7-8:30pm at The Stonebridge Club Meet AGNES, a suit worn by researchers to better understand the physical challenges associated with aging. Hear study results including research done here in The Pinehills. $5 fee payable to PHLOA due by October 25th. SELF DEFENSE FOR WOMEN Presented by Major Dwayne Fortes & Lieutenant Jennifer Keegan, Plymouth County Sheriff's Department Saturday, Nov 5th 10am-1pm at The Stonebridge Club This highly praised program provides practical self defense training, including interactive learning in a “controlled attack” against a certified instructor.
The Arc of Greater Plymouth
Photo Exhibit Reception Thursday, October 13th, 5-7pm The Great Room
Chat with the photographers over
Wine & Cheese Sign up by October 11th. No Fee.
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Important Notes & Reminders
CPR 10am-Noon (C)
All activities are held at The Stonebridge Club, 55 Stonebridge Road, unless otherwise noted.
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C - Cabana, 53 Stonebridge Road O - Overlook Clubhouse, Great Island SH - Seton Highlands Clubhouse WV- Winslowe’s View Meeting House
Art Studio 9-Noon (C) Writers Circle 11am
Acrylic Class 9-11am
Chess Playing 2pm
Mah-Jongg Playing 4-6pm
Play of the Hand Bridge Noon-2pm 2pm
New Resident Info Session 9:30am
Literary Women 3:30pm
Positive Thinkers 2pm
Duplicate Bridge 1pm (C)
Great Courses 7pm (C)
Bunco 2 6:30pm (C)
Chess Playing 2pm
Rosh Hashanah
Tuesdays 9:00am Tai Chi Wednesdays 7:30am GRT 8:45am Total Body Fitness (10/12-11/9)
Flu Clinic 9am-Noon (C)
Friday Bridge Club 1pm (C)
Rainbow Club 9am
Ping Pong 1-2:30pm
Meditation 4pm
Shalom Book Club 4:45 (C) Andrew Kusmin Event 6:30pm Glee Club 7-9pm (O) 12
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Art Studio 9-Noon (C)
Acrylic Class 9-11am
Watercolor 9-11am
Cribbage 10am-noon (C)
Ping Pong 2-4pm
Play of the Hand Bridge Noon-2pm 2pm
Duplicate Bridge 1pm (C)
Friday Bridge Club 1pm (C)
Drop In Bridge 2-4pm (O)
Chamber Music Practice Noon-2pm 2pm
Ping Pong 2-4pm
Beginner Bridge Lessons 11:45am
Mah-Jongg Playing 4-6pm
Tuesday Bridge 2-4pm (C)
Philosophy & Coffee 4pm
Chess Playing 2pm
Wine Club 7pm (C)
Chess Playing 2pm
Precinct 15 Caucus 6pm (C)
Moment in Time 4pm (C)
Social Knitting 2pm
Glee Club 7-9pm (O)
New Yorker 4:15pm (C)
Shalom Pinehills Break Fast 7pm
Fishing Club 7pm (C) 17
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Ping Pong 1-2:30pm
ARC of Greater Plymouth Meet the Artist Reception 5pm Great Courses 7pm (C)
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Modern Poetry 11am
Art Studio 9-Noon (C)
Fitness Room Closed 6:30-7am
Watercolor 9-11am
Cribbage 10am-noon (C)
Ping Pong 2-4pm
Writers Circle 11am
Acrylic Class 9-11am
Friday Bridge Club 1pm (C)
Drop In Bridge 2-4pm (O)
Duplicate Bridge 1pm (C)
Mystery Book Club 2pm
Play of the Hand Bridge Lessons Noon-2pm
Mah-Jongg Playing 4-6pm
Chamber Music Practice Noon-2pm 2pm
Ping Pong 2-4pm
Beginner Bridge Lessons 11:45am Chess Playing 2pm Well Read Book Club 2-4pm (C) Meditation 4pm
Glee Club 7-9pm (O)
Great Courses 7pm (C)
October Fest 3-5pm
Art Society 7pm (C) New Resident Info Session 7pm
Tuesday Bridge 2-4pm (C) Chess Playing 2pm
Ping Pong 1-2:30pm
Minty Book Group 7pm
Singles on the Go 6pm (C) 24
Writing Group 1pm
N2N: You Eyes Over Time 7pm 25
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Drop In Bridge 1-3pm (C)
Modern Poetry 11am
Art Studio 9-Noon (C)
Acrylic Class 9-11am
Watercolor 9-11am
Cribbage 10am-noon (C)
Ping Pong 2-4pm
Duplicate Bridge 1pm (C)
Drop In Bridge 2-4pm (O) Merry Book Club 3pm
Chamber Music Practice Noon-2pm 2pm
Philosophy & Coffee 4pm
Beginner Bridge Lessons 11:45am Chess Playing 2pm Meditation 4pm
Friday Bridge Club 1pm (C)
Hadassah Tea Event 3:30pm
Play of the Hand Bridge Lessons Noon-2pm
Mah-Jongg Playing 4-6pm Stonebridge Readers 7pm 31
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Modern Poetry 11am Ping Pong 2-4pm Drop In Bridge 2-4pm (O) Mah-Jongg Playing 4-6pm
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American Civil War 7pm (C)
Moving Forward (N2N) 4pm
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Meditation 4pm
Yom Kippur
Fridays 7:30am GRT 8:45am PiYo w/ Kelly (10/14-12/16)
Cribbage 10am-noon (C)
Modern Poetry 11am
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Writing Group 1pm
Chamber Music Concert 7pm
Columbus Day
Drop In Bridge 1-3pm (C)
Beginner Bridge Lessons 11:45am
Chamber Music Practice Noon-2pm 2pm
Bunco 6:30pm
Drop In Bridge 1-3pm (C)
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Ping Pong 2-4pm
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Thursdays 11am-12:15pm Yoga For Everyone
Fitness Room Closed 6:30-7am
Moving Forward (N2N) 4pm
Class descriptions found on page 7 in Fitness Section.
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Drop In Bridge 2-4pm (O)
Fitness Schedule
Mondays 7:30am GRT 8:45am Total Body Fitness (10/12-11/9) 11am-12:15pm Yoga For Everyone
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Tuesday Bridge 2-4pm (C) Chess Playing 2pm Social Knitting 2pm Singles Pageturners 4:15pm (WV) New Yorker 4:15pm (C) With Integrity: Social Security & Retirement 6:30pm N2N Healthcare Changes 7pm (C)
Ping Pong 2-4pm Glee Club 7-9pm (O)
Foreign Affairs 4:05(C) Men’s Group 7pm (O) Great Courses 7pm (C)
Ping Pong 1-2:30pm
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Clubs & Groups Your amenities Your amenities include The Stonebridge Club, outdoor pool, tennis courts, fitness room, Cabana, library, and Great Island and Clam Pudding ponds. Access Cards can be obtained MondaySaturday during office hours at The Stonebridge Club. An access card is necessary to enter the fitness room 5am-10pm, the pool dawn to dusk, the Cabana and Stonebridge Club after hours and on Sundays. 508.209.2355 .
Foreign Affairs Discussion Group will meet Thursday, October 27th, 4:05pm, to discuss The Creation of Modern Iran. If you plan to attend the meeting, contact Perry Karfunkel, PRKPinehills@gmail.com. Glee Club rehearses Wednesdays, 79pm. Contact Marcia Cunningham, Sosn76@aol.com, 508.209.0950.
History Group: A Moment in Time will meet Thursday, October 13th, 4pm, in the Cabana to discuss The Evolution of Clubs, Groups & Ongoing Classes meet at The the Space Program from Landing on the Stonebridge Amenity, unless otherwise noted. Moon thru SpaceX. New members are Dave This is an alphabetical listing, More info can be always welcome. Contact: found on www.pinehills.net Morrison, david.w.morrison@verizon.net. American Civil War Study Group will meet Kayak Network. Contact: Ken Stone, Wednesday, October 19th, 7pm in the kenstone50@verizon.net; 781-659-4768 Cabana, for a discussion on General Dan Library at The Stonebridge Club. The Sickles. shelves are in need of slightly used Art Studio. Gather with other resident books. Please no text, self-help or cook artists in the Cabana for a working studio books. This wonderful resource is session each Tuesday, 9am-noon. No beautifully managed by resident instruction. All mediums are welcome. librarians. Art Society, See back page for event info.
RESUMES OCTOBER 31ST. Drop-In Bird Brains. This group of enthusiasts Mahjongg. Typically meets Mondays at meets periodically to walk nearby trails 4pm in the Cabana; this is an easy to and pond areas in search of seasonal learn game and an instructor is onsite. birds. Contact Stew, ssandbird@ Contact Linda: lader60@gmail.com. yahoo.com. Men's Group will meet Thursday, October Bunco 2 will meet Monday, October 3rd, 27th, for a presentation on Issues Men 6:30pm, in the Cabana for this fun, easy Face as They Age with Stephen Craig to learn dice game. Contact Marie Gillard, M.D. Dr. Gillard will discuss the Spanbauer, mariespanbauer@yahoo.com, Prostate and other topics, as well as 203.209.0037 or Beth Jacobs, what can be done to improve quality of life. Examples are: enlarged prostate, bethjacobs@gmail.com, 508.517.5070. treatments and side effects, low Cancer Support Group. This group is for testosterone, erectile dysfunction, along women diagnosed and living with breast with medical alternatives. Dr. Gillard is cancer. Contact, Judy, 508.209.1011, the President of Plymouth Bay Urology thechristensens26@comcast.net. and the former Chief of Surgery at Jordan Chamber Music Group. The Con Moto Hospital. Note: This program is for Men group meets for weekly practice sessions Only. The presentation starts at 7:30pm on Tuesdays, Noon-2pm. Contact, Tom downstairs at The Stonebridge Club with a social half hour at 7pm in the Great Shaughnessy, 508. 209.0085. Room. Sign up at the Stonebridge Club or Chess Playing, Tuesdays & Thursdays 2- by e-mailing MensGroupPH@gmail.com. 4pm at The Stonebridge Club. All ages, including children, welcome! Learn from NEW! Modern Poetry, meets each instructor, Francois Allain. No sign up Monday in October; 11am-1pm; Conf Room. Then will meet the 1st Monday of required. Cribbage. Join others even if it has been a each the month beginning in November. while or you are just learning, for an A leader will be selected for each enjoyable Friday morning activity at 10am. meeting to discuss poems of an Men and women are encouraged to individual poet. The leader will reflect on participate. Bring dollar bills. Contact Leo what each poem means followed by an open discussion. Member's poems could Callinan, 508.209.0375. be read at community events. October Fishing Club will meet Tuesday, October Topics: 10/3: Alan Soldofsky: Current, 11th, 7pm, in the Cabana. Contact: Paul Recovery at Lake Tahoe, Turn of the Barnett, pabbarnett@gmail.com. Century Portrait, Early Night; 10/10:
Edith Sitwell; 10/17: Paul Dunbar; 10/24: Thomas Dooley; 10/31: Margaret Avison Copies will be mailed to the group prior to the meetings. Contact Jim Carroll ang7jim@ aol.com. Date Change this month! New Yorker Discussion Group will meet at 4:15pm, Tuesdays, October 4th and 25th. All welcome, even if you have not read the articles. Contact Lois: lwkpublic@gmail.com. NEW! Northeastern University Alumni. This new group is just getting started. A meeting is being planned for later October and will include a presentation on the history of NU and where it is today. Cont act: Joe Coughlin, hjc12@verizon.net. Philosophy & Coffee. Join them the 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 4pm for friendly and refreshing discussions. Ping Pong, Doubles, Mondays and Wednesdays, 2-4pm, and Fridays, 12:30pm. Drop-ins are welcome. The Positive Thinkers will meet Tuesday, October 4th, 2pm. Contact Deanna Nealey, 508.224.3797. Quilt Club will meet Wednesday, October 12th, 1-3pm, at Winslowe's View Meetinghouse lower level. They will have a demonstration on Redwork. Contact: Lois Harvey, kdh914@ aol.com, 508.209.0750. Rainbow Club, the LGBT social club of The Pinehills will have an event planning meeting on Saturday, October 8th, 10am, conference room. Club. Come with your ideas. The group will have brunch on Sunday, October 30th. Everyone is welcomed. For more information contact Val, vjb44@comcast.net. Road Cycling Group. The group typically rides Tuesday and Saturday mornings for 25-30 miles on local rides (not bicycle paths) at a pace of 15-16 miles per hour. Contact: Bob, bob.lesuer@yahoo.com. Shalom Pinehills Everyone is invited to Yom Kippur Break Fast Wednesday, October 12th, 7pm. Fee is $12pp. Platters and soft drinks provided. Bring dish to share. Sign up by paying at Stonebridge Club by October 5th. Space is limited. Contact Nancy: nkr1209@aol.com. Singles on the Go is an opportunity for singles to get together for various activities. They typically meet for
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Clubs & Groups planned events, dinner out and book club. Contact: Kari Amazeen, kari@amazeen.com, 774-283-4456. NEW TIME! Social Knitting will meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 2pm, in the Great Room. Contact: Elaine McCarthy, elainemccarthy@ comcast.net. The Stagedoor Players are always looking for new members to help in all areas including directing, acting, stage crew, marketing and ticket sales. Contact Gabe, gabed@comcast.net. Veterans Group will have their 10th Annual Social on Friday, November 4th, at the Overlook Clubhouse, Great Island. The program will include a Vietnam War video, brief talk by Lt. Col. (Ret.) Brian Sullivan a Vietnam Veteran from Plymouth and service pins to all who served during the Vietnam era. Buffet will be catered by The Market. Spike LeFebvre will provide entertainment with a piano sing–along. There will be a 50/50 raffle along. Sign-up at Overlook Clubhouse or The Stonebridge Club. $17pp. Contact: Ken Goldner at: kgoldner43@verizon.net Wine Lovers will meet Monday, October 10th, 7pm in the Cabana, for an introduction to some new and exciting wines. Bring one wine glass. Contact Val Baumann, vjb44@comcast.net. Womanade. Womanade provides shortterm emergency financial help to families in need in the Plymouth School District. One hundred percent of your donation is used for this purpose. Donations can be mailed to Linda Gill, 61 Bradstreete Crossing, Plymouth, MA 02360. Writer’s Circle meets on the first and third Tuesdays, and is fully subscribed. Writing Group meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 1-3pm. All skill levels are welcome and members encouraged to share ideas in this supportive and constructive exchange. Sessions are comprised of critiquing assignments, inst ruct ion b y memb ers , and spontaneous writing practice. Contact: Lois Karfunkel, lwkpublic@gmail.com. Literary Women will meet October 3rd,
BOOK CLUBS 3:30pm, to discuss The Flight of the Sparrow by Amy Belding Browns. New members welcome. Contact: Christine Ruhr, cruhr@ymail.com .
Merry Book will meet Monday, October 24th to discuss All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. Contact, Pam Hildebrandt, pchildebrandt @compuserve.com. Mystery Book Club will meet Monday, October 17th, to discuss Blood, Salt, Water, by Denise Mina. Contact M e l a i n e A l p e r n , bobmelalp@verizon.net. Shalom Book Club will m eet Wednesday, October 5th, 4:45pm, in the Cabana to discuss The Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman. This book group is co-ed. Contact: Sandy, sspekman@ gmail.com. Singles Pageturners will meet Tuesday, October 25th, 4:15pm in the Winslowe's View Meetinghouse to discuss My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout. Contact: Linda Gill lindagill61@gmail.com. Stonebridge Readers will meet Monday, October 24th, 7pm to discuss Defending Jacob. Marilyn Kelley, marilynkelley@verizon.net.
Tuesdays, Noon-2pm. The focus will be on bidding a hand and skillfully playing out the hand to its potential. $60pp, payable at the first class. Contact: Jayne Snarsky: northjgs@aol.com; 508.209.0130.
FITNESS CLASSES November Payment deadline is 10/25th
Fees collected pay instructors. Payments received after deadline, have an additional $10 fee. Drop in rate is $10. NEW TIME! Group Resistance Training (GRT), Monday, Wednesday & Fridays, 7:30-8:30am. A challenging workout using a sequence of integrated exercises to build stronger muscles, core and bone strength, and balance. Bring a fitness ball, yoga mat (waffled on both sides) and water. $45/month if paid by October 25th for November. PiYo Workshop (Pilates & Yoga)
Well Read meets the 3rd Thursday of the month. This group is currently full.
BRIDGE GROUPS Signing up indicates firm commitment. Duplicate Bridge meets Wednesdays, 1-4pm. Contact is Mary Kelley, 508.209.0429,Kelley.m9@ verizon.net. Sign up sheets are available Wednesdays at 4:45pm in the Cabana. Limited to 48 players. Friday Bridge takes place every week at 1pm. Contact, Jayne Snarsky, 508.209.0130, NorthJGS@aol.com. Tuesday Bridge meets in the Cabana every Tuesday, 2-4pm, except the first Tuesday of month. Advance sign up at the Cabana is required. Contact Linda: lader60@gmail.com. Drop-In Bridge. Meets Thursdays in the Cabana, 2pm, except the 3rd Thursday; Sundays in the Cabana at 1pm unless otherwise notified. Contact Linda: lader60@gmail.com. Beginner Bridge Lessons. Takes place Thursdays, 11:45am-1:45pm. The goal is to learn basic fundamentals of how to play the card game with confidence. $60pp, payable at the first class. Contact: Jayne Snarsky: northjgs@aol.com; 508.209.0130. Play of the Hand Lessons. Takes place
Fridays, 8:45-9:45am, Beginning October 14th through Dec 16th (No class 11/25) PiYo is a hybrid, athletic workout, which combines the mind/ body practices of yoga and the core conditioning principles of Pilates. Instructor, Kelly Livingston has over 26 years of experience as an athletic trainer, 12 years as the fitness coordinator and senior fitness expert. Please bring a mat. $35pp for the workshop series. (9 Sessions) Tai Chi & Qigong, Tuesdays, 9-10am. Improve health and prevent illness w/ this self-paced system of exercises. $30/month if paid by if paid by October 25th for November. Total Body Fitness Workshop, Mondays & W e d n e s d a ys , 8 : 4 5 - 9 :4 5 am , beginning October 12th to November 9th. This class combines low impact aerobic moves with the latest toning exercises then finishes with a full body stretch. Balance & coordination drills will improve overall mobility. $35pp for the workshop series. (9 Sessions) Yoga for Everyone, Mondays & Thursdays, 11am. Perfect for anyone wanting to practice gentle yoga. $45/ month if paid by October 25th for November.