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ON THE TOWN
Get Moving
What started as a Facebook and Zoom-driven response to gym closures due to COVID-19 has turned into a new brick and mortar venue, Movement Studio in Plymouth, which opened late last year while adhering to pandemic restrictions.
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When gyms closed last year due to the pandemic, Monica Moreland started a private Facebook group to lead workouts at the requests of gym attendees, who she met will working as a fitness instructor. Numbers quickly rose—reaching over 1,000 members after one week—and Moreland saw an opportunity.
With 15 years of experience as a fitness instructor, she began the journey of opening her own studio while continuing the virtual workouts. Now, with a Facebook group of nearly 7,000 members and a newly-opened physical location, Moreland, who attended middle school in Maple Grove and Osseo Senior High, has created a positive, fun environment for people locally and worldwide (via the Facebook group), who want to feel good during uncertain times.
With the start of the new year, Movement Studio is offering the FIT challenge, a monthly assessment of physical performance. Aimed toward making progress rather than reaching daunting goals, the FIT challenge allows members to work out at their own pace with encouragement from Moreland and the community. Participants test in during the first week of the month and participate in a range of daily exercises. At the end of January, they’ll test out and celebrate progress with the Movement Studio community. Each month will present a new challenge.
Participants can join Movement Studio with virtual memberships ($29 per month) or a studio and virtual membership ($45 per month). Virtual classes are accessed through Facebook and Zoom. Individuals can drop in for single classes by going online to movementstudio.live and reserving a spot. —Anita Stasson
Movement Studio
4445 Nathan Lane N., Plymouth 763.339.3674 // Movementstudio.live @movementstudio_fitness
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LOCAL EVENTS
6, 13, 20, 27 Playtime Osseo Early Childhood and Family Education brings you opportunities to connect with other families with young children while participating in parent and child activities. Ages 0–5. $3 per child, max of $8 per family, children 0–12 months are free. 10–11:30 a.m. Arbor View Early Childhood Center, 9401 Fernbrook Lane N.; 763.391.8777; district279.org
11, 25 Toastmasters Club Meeting Virtual The Northwest Metro Toastmasters club invites you to join its bimonthly meetings to improve speech-writing skills and gain a competitive edge in the workplace. All ages. Free. 6–7:15 p.m. toastmasters.org
AREA EVENTS
3 Twin Cities Bridal Show The Twin Cities Bridal Show is your go-to for everything needed for the perfect wedding day! Meet area vendors, discover wedding ideas and find your fairytale dress. Masks are required to attend this event. All ages. $15 general admission option or upgrade. Noon–5 p.m. St. Paul RiverCentre, 175 Kellogg Blvd. W., St. Paul; twincitiesbridalshow.com
8 –10 Land O’Lakes Kennel Club Dog Show For you dog lovers out there, this is the right tree to bark up! Enjoy events like the Unleashed Dog Expo, Partners in Performance, Meet the Breeds and more. More information will be available closer to the event. All ages. 8 a.m.–6 p.m. St. Paul RiverCentre, 175 Kellogg Blvd. W., St. Paul; landolakeskennelclub.org
9 Winter Farmers Market Mill City Farmer’s Market is providing a safe and reliable year-round marketplace
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for small farmers, makers and shoppers. There will be groceries, unique gifts and food for holiday meals. All ages. Free. 10 a.m–noon. Mill City Farmer’s Market, 704 S. Second St., Mpls.; 651.341.7580; millci tyfarmersmarket.org
16, 30 Farmers Market Eichtens Artisan Cheese and Specialty Foods hosts the St. Paul Farmer’s Market, bringing you locally-grown produce in this chilly season. Dress warm, and shop the weekly specials. All ages. Free. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Bachmans, 6010 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls.; 651.257.4752; eichtenscheese.com
22 Virtual Floral Event Learn how to make a beautiful dried arrangement with unique dried flowers and textures to add pizzazz in your home. All ages. Sign up online. 6 –9 p.m. Ergo Floral; erfofloral.com
25 Meditation and Music Take a break from the busyness of life for an hour of guided meditation and live music at Orchestra Hall. This event is in collaboration with the University of Minnesota’s Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing. All ages. $26. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Minnesota Orchestra, 1111 Nicolett Mall, Mpls.; 612.371.5600; minne sotaorchestra.org
28–31 16th Annual U.S. Pond Hockey Championships If you’re a fan of the old “biscuit” and love the sport of hockey, join the nation’s premier outdoor pond hockey tournament this season. Sign up online to play, referee or volunteer. Free. All ages. 4:30–5 p.m. U.S. Pond Hockey Championships, Lake Nokomis, Mpls.; uspondhockey.com
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