Pinehills Activities
MARCH 2016
Volunteer
FAIR
This Popular Event Returns March 18th
Bird Brains
PAINT NIGHT
Let Your Creative Spirit Out
Learn About... Migration, Songs & Courtship
“THE TAMMANY REGIMENT” Fred Wexler Talks About His New Book
Pinehills Landowners Association, Inc. 55 Stonebridge Road ▪ Plymouth, MA 02360 ▪ 508.209.2355
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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, March 2-23rd, 9-11am. Explore the use of acrylic paints using canvas, wood, stone & paper. $75pp. Limited to 8. Beginner Watercolor Classes, Thursdays, March 3rd-24th. Learn tips and techniques that make watercolor fun and unleash the artist within you. $75pp. $20 Limited to 4. Watercolor Classes, Thursdays, March, 2nd23rd 9-11am. Learn tips and techniques that make watercolor fun. $75pp; $20 drop in rate, paid in advance. Limited to 8 participants. New Resident One Hour Intro Sessions: March 2nd, 9:30-10:30am, & March 21st, 78pm. The Welcoming Committee and Neighbor to Neighbor provide tours of the facilities, access card paperwork and general information. Mahjongg Lessons, Mondays, 4pm, Cabana. Contact Linda Ader, lader60@gmail.com. $5 payable at the first session. Meditation, Thursdays, 4-5pm. Mediation has proven to lower heart rate, blood pressure, and inflammation, and make improvements in disease-related pain $30/month, if paid by March 25th. Author Event, March 9th, 6:30pm. Resident and author, Fred Wexler will discuss his new book, The Tammany Regiment: A History Of The Forty-Second New York Volunteer Infantry, 18611864, a story of a powerful political m ac hi n e. Hear about how the Fenian Movement to free Ireland from England affected the men in the trenches and how families survived the challenges of war and how they dealt with the tumultuous news they received about their loved ones.
Paint & Sip, March 10th, 6:308:30pm. Resident artist and teacher, Debra Birtwell, will lead the night with a fun, spring inspired acrylic painting. Enjoy this night out with friends and go home with original art. Supplies included. Bring a beverage. $25pp. Great Courses, The World’s Greatest Geological Wonders 36 Spectacular Sites, beginning April 14th, 7pm. Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, Santorin, Iceland are on everyone’s list of must-see attractions. But what of Ha Long Bay, the Columbia Glacier, Erta Ale lava lake, and the Great Blue Hole? These along with more than 200 other sites, both famous and obscure, are well worth a visit. In addition to visiting geological sites, the class will explore the science behind erosion, plate tectonics,
volcanic eruptions, and other spectacular geological processes that have, and are, forming our world. The class will also consider the effects major geological catastrophes on the shape and evolution of our planet. Plenty of discussion time will be allotted to these and other contemporary issues that might arise during the class. $25 for the course Guidebook/$30 per couple, due March 25th. Tech Sessions with Katy Mayo, 2nd Fridays of the Month beginning April 8th, 9:30-11am. 1st session: Photos: taking, sending, storing, & some editing. 2nd session: Downloading & Using Apps. 3rd session: Using Facetime. $15pp per session. 10 minimum needed.
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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.
THE AGONY & ECSTASY OF DE-CLUTTERING Wednesday, March 16, 7-8:30pm at The Stonebridge Club
Look around. Are there things you should say goodbye to, but have been slow to let go? Janet La Berge, owner of Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, will guide you through the process of letting go of belongings. Rather than approaching the task as reducing clutter, Janet will show you how to “pay it forward” by focusing on redistributing everything to recyclable household waste. The items you say “goodbye” to will be received in her Good Deeds thrift shop at 209 Water Street, Pembroke. Sale of items you donate cover the costs of running the store and provide funds that are given to local charities in her “Give Back” Program. $5 Fee Payable to PHLOA due Wednesday, March 9th.
SWING INTO SPRING: N2N FITNESS CHALLENGE Get up, get out, get moving. Register between March 1st-25th Neighbor to Neighbor invites you to join friends and neighbors in the spring N2N Fitness Challenge, a six week program designed to help you get up, get out and get moving! The Challenge starts with an April 7th orientation where you will meet your teams and select leads. The core of the program is daily exercise tracking and reporting totals once a week to your team lead. You can participate in group walks and other activities to help you meet your exercise goals or you can exercise on your own schedule, or anything in between. How you achieve your goals is up to you. Whatever your current level of activity, this program will motivate you to set a personal fitness goal, and make progress toward it. And since you'll be doing it with a group of equally motivated people you'll have fun and make new friends in the process. As part of the program, you'll receive a digital pedometer to record your activity, and each team's weekly exercise totals will be posted via email for all participants to share. This program is open to all Pinehills residents but limited to 40 participants. Complete a registration form at the Stonebridge Club. $30 fee payable to PHLOA. (note N2N Fitness Challenge on check) For more information contact Linda Lancaster (healthcoachpam@icloud.com, 508-224-0760).
(lancaster@rcn.com,
508-224-2206)
or
Pam
Russell
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March 2016
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Important Notes & Reminders All activities are held at The Stonebridge Club, 55 Stonebridge Road, unless otherwise noted. C - Cabana, 53 Stonebridge Road O - Overlook Clubhouse, Great Island SH - Seton Highlands Clubhouse WV- Winslowe’s View Meeting House
Fitness Schedule Class descriptions found on page 7 in Fitness Section.
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Mah-Jongg Lessons 4-6pm
1-3pm (C)
Bunco2 6:30pm
Mondays 7:25am GRT 8:30am Conditioning & Toning 9:30am Conditioning & Toning 10:30am Men’s Flexibility Tuesdays 9:00am Tai Chi 10:15-11:30am Yoga For Everyone 3-4pm Walking for Fitness
Drop In Bridge
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Acrylic Class 9-11am Homeowner Info Session 9:30am Welcoming Committee 10:30am Writing Group 1pm Duplicate Bridge 1pm (C)
Cabana CLOSED due to Primary Election
Ping Pong 2-4pm Shalom Book Club 4:45 (C) Glee Club 7-9pm (O) Bird Brains Talk 8pm (C)
Watercolor 9-11am Bridge Lessons 11:45-2pm (C) Mah Jongg 1-4pm Beginner Watercolor 2-4pm Chess Playing 2pm Intermediate Bridge 2-4pm (C) Meditation 4pm (C) Singles Game night 7pm (C)
8 Art Studio 9-Noon (C) Chamber Music Practice Noon-2pm 2pm Bridge Lessons Noon-2pm 2pm (C) Positive Thinkers 2pm Chess Playing 2pm Tuesday Bridge 2-4pm (C)
1-3pm (C)
Womanade 3pm Mah-Jongg Lessons 4-6pm Wine Club 7pm
Wednesdays 7:25am GRT 8:30am Conditioning & Toning 9:30am Conditioning & Toning 10:30am Men’s Flexibility
9 Fitness Room Closed 6:30-7am Acrylic Class 9-11am Quilt Club 1pm (WV) Duplicate Bridge 1pm (C) Ping Pong 2-4pm Philosophy & Coffee 4pm Fred Wexler Author Event 6:30pm Glee Club 7-9pm (O)
Art Studio 9-Noon (C) Writers Circle 11am Chamber Music Practice Noon-2pm 2pm Bridge Lessons Noon-2pm 2pm (C) Tuesday Bridge 2-4pm (C) Chess Playing 2pm Moving Forward (N2N) 4pm Singles on the Go Event 7pm (C)
Watercolor 9-11am Bridge Lessons 11:45-2pm (C) Mah Jongg 1-4pm Beginner Watercolor 2-4pm Chess Playing 2pm Intermediate Bridge 2-4pm (C) Meditation 4pm
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Cribbage 10am-noon (C) Friday Bridge Club 1pm (C) Ping Pong 1-2:30pm
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Cribbage 10am-noon (C) Friday Bridge Club 1pm (C) Ping Pong 1-2:30pm
Moment in Time History 4pm Sip & Paint 6:30pm (C) 16
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Literary Women 2pm at Mirbeau New Yorker 4:15pm (C)
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Thursday
Writers Circle 11am Chamber Music Practice Noon-2pm 2pm Chess Playing 2pm Moving Forward (N2N) 4pm
7 Ping Pong 2-4pm
Drop In Bridge
Wednesday
Acrylic Class 9-11am Writing Group 1pm Duplicate Bridge 1pm (C)
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Watercolor 9-11am
Ping Pong 2-4pm American Civil War 7pm (C) Minty Book Group 7pm Glee Club 7-9pm (O) N2N De-Cluttering 7pm
Bridge Lessons 11:45-2pm (C)
Volunteer Fair 10am-Noon
Mah Jongg 1-4pm
Cribbage 10am-noon (C)
Beginner Watercolor 2-4pm
Friday Bridge Club 1pm (C)
Chess Playing 2pm
Ping Pong 1-2:30pm
Intermediate Bridge 2-4pm (SH) Well Read Book Club 2-4pm (C) Foreign Affairs 4:05pm (C)
Thursdays 10:15-11:30am Yoga For Everyone Fridays 7:25-8:25am GRT 8:30-9:00am Conditioning & Toning 9:00-10:00am Stretching
Meditation 4pm 20 Drop In Bridge 1-3pm (C)
21 Ping Pong 2-4pm
Art Studio 9-Noon (C)
Mystery Book Club 2pm
Bridge Lessons Noon-2pm 2pm (C) Chamber Music Practice Noon-2pm 2pm Tuesday Bridge 2-4pm (C) Chess Playing 2pm Singles Pageturners 4pm (WV) New Yorker 4:15pm
Mah-Jongg Lessons 4-6pm Art Society 7pm (C) New Homeowner Info Session 7pm
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Drop In Bridge
Ping Pong 2-4pm
1-3pm (C)
Merry Book Club 3pm Mah-Jongg Lessons 4-6pm Stonebridge Readers 7pm
Easter Sunday
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Fitness Room Closed 6:30-7am Acrylic Class 9-11am Duplicate Bridge 1pm (C) Ping Pong 2-4pm Philosophy & Coffee 4pm Glee Club 7-9pm (O) CAMP Meeting 7pm (C) Men’s Group 7pm
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Watercolor 9-11am
Fitness Payments Due
Bridge Lessons 11:45-2pm (C)
Cribbage 10am-noon (C)
Mah Jongg 1-4pm
Friday Bridge Club 1pm (C)
Chess Playing 2pm
Ping Pong 1-2:30pm
Beginner Watercolor 2-4pm Intermediate Bridge 2-4pm (C) Meditation 4pm Shalom Event 7pm 30
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Art Studio 9-Noon (C)
Duplicate Bridge 1pm (C)
Bridge Lessons Noon-2pm 2pm (C) Chamber Music Practice Noon-2pm 2pm Tuesday Bridge 2-4pm (C) Chess Playing 2pm
Bridge Lessons 11:45-2pm (C)
Ping Pong 2-4pm Glee Club 7-9pm (O) Precinct 15 Caucus 7pm
Mah Jongg 1-4pm Chess Playing 2pm Beginner Watercolor 2-4pm Intermediate Bridge 2-4pm (C) Meditation 4pm
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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 SBC after hours and on Sundays. Questions? 508.209.2355 .
on Tuesdays, Noon-2pm. Contact, Tom Shaughnessy, 508. 209.0085.
Clubs, Groups & Ongoing Classes meet at The Stonebridge Amenity, unless otherwise noted. This is an alphabetical listing .
Fishing Club will resume meeting in spring, 2016. The club is open to those with an interest in fishing, whether new or a seasoned veteran. Activities include speakers, party boat excursions, charter boat fishing, pier fishing and more. Contact Paul Barnett, pabbarnett@gmail.com.
Chess Playing, Tuesdays & Thursdays 24pm at The Stonebridge Club. All ages, including children, welcome! Learn from instructor, Francois Allain. Cribbage. Join others even if it has been a while or you are just learning, for an enjoyable Friday morning activity at 10am. Men and women are encouraged to participate. Bring dollar bills. Contact Leo Callinan at 508.209.0375.
American Civil War Study Group will meet Wednesday, March 16th, 7-9PM, for a discussion led by Ron Lindeman on the role of the Irish during the Civil War, both on the battlefield and on the home front. Foreign Affairs Discussion Group will Art Studio. Gather with other resident meet Thursday, March 17th, 4pm, to artists in the Cabana for a working studio discuss the Great Decisions topic: The session each Tuesday, 9am-noon. No Rise of ISIS. Contact Perry Karfunkel, PRKPinehills@gmail.com. instruction. All mediums are welcome. Arts Society of The Pinehills will meet Monday, March 21st, 7pm for a workshop with Jill Voelker from the Plymouth Art Guild who will discuss PsychoSymmetry. The workshop is limited to 25. Sign up by March 18th is required to determine needed supplies, which will be provided. Contact, Roxanne Marshal, roxanne@picworth.com, 978.649.6498.
Glee Club rehearses Wednesdays, 79pm. Contact Marcia Cunningham, Sosn76@aol.com, 508.209.0950.
History Group: A Moment in Time will meet Thursday, March 10th, 4pm, to discuss history of Iran between 1941 (when the pro-Nazi shah was forced to abdicate) and 1979, when his son the Shah was forced to leave the country Bird Brains present Dancing with the after the Revolution. Contact Dave Birds, March 2nd, 7-8pm, in the Cabana, Morrison, david.w.morrison@verizon.net. by Mass Audubon’s South Shore Kayak Network will resume paddling in Sanctuaries. $5pp. 2016. Contact: Ken Stone, Bunco 2. Join them Monday, March 7th, 6:30pm, in the Cabana for this fun, easy to learn dice game. Contact Marie Spanbauer, mariespanbauer@yahoo.com, 203.209.0037 or Beth Jacobs, bethjacobs@gmail.com, 508.517.5070.
kenstone50@verizon.net; 781-659-4768
Library at The Stonebridge Club. The shelves are in need of slightly used books. Please no text, self help or cook books. This wonderful resource is beautifully managed by resident NEW! CAMP (Camping Active Members of librarians. Pinehills) will have a planning meeting Mah Jongg meets every Thursday in the Wednesday, March 23rd, 7pm, in the Rec Room, 1-4pm. Everyone is welcome. Cabana. Everyone is welcome to attend C o n t a c t Lenore Gorer at and learn more about plans for group Lenore@gorer.com or Jean Francis at camping this summer. Contact person is jeanfrancis27@yahoo.com. S a n d y S p e k m a n a t Men's Group will meet Wednesday, sspekman@gmail.com. March 23rd, The Men’s Group and Cancer Support Group. This group is for Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) are very women diagnosed and living with breast pleased to offer an evening with Peter cancer. Contact, Judy 508.209.1011, Holden. Come and hear Peter give an thechristensens26@comcast.net. update on the progress made since the Chamber Music Group. The Con Moto merger of our old Jordan Hospital with group meets for weekly practice sessions the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical
Center (BIDMC) in Boston. Peter will outline some of the gains achieved in a number of the hospital’s centers of care and tell of the challenges of integrating the two institutions. Additionally, as one of the key leaders in the state in the fight against substance abuse, there is no one better placed to provide a status of this medical crisis. BID-Plymouth’s pilot program, the Integrated Care Initiative, combines both medical and behavioral health/substance abuse care into one integrated approach to the problem. Peter will speak to the progress made to date and to the great difficulties remaining. All residents welcome. Social begins at 7pm in The Great Room, presentation begins at 7:30pm. Sign up at the Stonebridge Club or send an email to MensGroupPH@gmail.com. New Yorker Discussion Group meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday, in the Cabana, 4:15pm. Contact Lois, loiskarfunkel@gmail.com. Philosophy & Coffee. Join them the 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 4pm for refreshing discussions. NEW TIME! Ping Pong, Doubles, Mondays and Wednesdays, 2-4pm, and Fridays, 1-2:30pm. Drop-ins are welcome. The Positive Thinkers will meet Tuesday March 8th, 2pm in the conference room. Contact Deanna Nealey, 508.224.3797. Quilt Club will meet, Wednesday March 9th, at Winslowe's View Meetinghouse lower level, 1-3pm, to learn how to bind a quilt by machine, discuss Row of the Month blocks, quilting helpers from the hardware store, and getting started on gifts early. All welcome. Contact: Lois Harvey, kdh914@aol.com, 508.209.0750. Rainbow Club, the LGBT social club of The Pinehills, plans social events throughout the year. Contact Val, vjb44@comcast.net. Road Cycling Group. During the season, this group conducts two rides per week, typically 25-35 miles at a pace of 15-17 mph on local roads. Their season resumes in spring. Contact Bob Lesuer, bob.lesuer@yahoo.com. Shalom Pinehills. Join the Thursday March 24th, for a presentation on
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Clubs & Groups investigating family history with Rhonda Taft-Farrell*. Have you ever been curious about where your family came from, about their journey to America or wanted to know about your name? Come and unravel your past. Rhonda Taft-Farrell has a Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University, a Certificate from the National Institute on Genealogical Research at the National Archives and Record Administration (NARA) Washington, D.C. She has completed the Avotaynu Research Program and has been a member of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston. $5 Fee includes dessert is due by March 21st. Contact Nancy: nkr1209@aol.com. Singles on the Go offers for a planned activities, dinners, a game night and a lively book club. Group contact is Kari Amazeen, kari@amazeen.com, 774-2834456. Game night is March 3rd, 7pm. contact: Marie Whittaker, mariewhtkr4@gmail.com, or Polly Brennan, pbrennan137@ comcast.net. On March 15th, is a St. Patrick’s Day celebration at a member’s home. To learn about the dinners on the 2nd Thursday and 4th Tuesday of the month, contact Janet Carnesale, janetcar@outlook.com or 508.209.0391. The Veterans Group has been busy creating a Preferred Vendors List which provides Veterans a list of local businesses that offer discounts to Veterans on goods and services. Contact Ken, kgoldner43@verizon.net. Wine Lovers will meet Monday, March 14th, 7pm in the Rec. Room. Bring two wine glasses. Contact Val Baumann, vjb44@comcast.net. Womanade will meet March 14th, 35pm, for a social featuring Beth MacleodLargent, Director of Performance at South Shore Conservatory. She will discuss programs available and will sing some of her favorite musical pieces. Refreshments will be served. Womanade provides short-term emergency financial help to families in need in the Plymouth School District. One hundred percent of your donation is used for this purpose. A $20 donation, or whatever you choose to give, is suggested. If you are unable to attend, contributions are still appreciated. Please mail 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 will resume meeting on March 2nd, 1-3pm, and continue on the first and 3rd Wednesdays. All skill levels are welcome and members encouraged to share ideas in this supportive and constructive exchange. Sessions are comprised of critiquing assignments, instruction to by members, and spontaneous writing practice. Contact: Carol Coughlin,
cat2123@verizon.net.
BOOK CLUBS
Literary Women will meet Tuesday, March 8th, 2pm at Mirbeau Inn for tea and to discuss My Cousin Rachel by Daphne duMaurier. New members are welcome. Contact: Eunice deSilva, eunicedesilva@comcast.net. Merry Book will meet Monday, March 28th, 3pm, to discuss The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty. Contact, Pam Hildebrandt, pchildebrandt @compuserve.com. Mystery Book Club will meet Monday, March 21st, 2pm. Contact Melaine Alpern, bobmelalp@ verizon.net. Shalom Book Club will meet March 2nd, 4:30pm, to discuss The Hare with Amber Eyes: A Hidden Inheritance by Edmund de Waal. Contact: Sandy Spekman at sspekman@gmail.com. Singles Pageturners will meet March 22nd, 4:15--5:30pm at the Winslowe's View Meetinghouse to discuss Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown C o n t a c t : L i n d a G i l l lindagill61@gmail.com. Stonebridge Readers will meet Monday, March 21st. Marilyn Kelley, marilynkelley @verizon.net. Well Read, the longest running book club in The Pinehills, meet the 3rd Thursday of the month. This group is currently full. BRIDGE GROUPS
Signing up indicates firm commitment. Beginner Bridge Lessons are held Tuesdays, noon-2pm. Participants learn the basics of bidding a hand, responding to bids, and playing out a hand of bridge skillfully. Fee of $60. Contact Jayne Snarsky at NORTHJGS@aol.com, 508.209.0130. Bridge Trends & Conventions. This new series is for experienced bridge players to learn the latest trends and conventions. It takes place Thursdays,
11:45am-1:45pm. Participants will learn strategies to assist in bidding and responding to a bridge hand including no trump bids, strong two bids, weak two bids, how to bid slam contracts and transportation strategies. Fee of $60. Contact Jayne Snarsky at NORTHJGS@aol.com, 508.209.0130. Drop In Bridge meets Sundays, 1-4pm, Cabana, and is for all levels. Beat the weather and have some fun. Duplicate Bridge meets Wednesdays, 1-4pm. Contact is Mary Kelley, 508.209.0429,Kelley.m9@ verizon.net. Sign up sheets now available Wednesdays at 12:30pm. Limited to 48 players. Bridge Group meets Tuesdays, 2-4pm in the Cabana, except the first Tuesday. Contact Linda, lader60 @gmail.c om or Melene melene_ct@yahoo.com. Friday Bridge takes place every week at 1pm. Contact, Jayne Snarsky, 508.209.0130, NorthJGS@aol.com.
FITNESS CLASSES Payment deadline for April is March 25th Fees collected pay instructors. Payments received after deadline, have an additional $10 fee . Drop in rate is $10. Conditioning, Mondays & Wednesdays, 8:30am and 9:30am, & Fridays, 8:309am, Stretching 9-10am. $50/month if paid by deadline of March 25th. Group Resistance Training (GRT), Monday, Wednesday & Fridays, 7:258:25am. Class uses weights, bands and balls. Bring a mat and some water. $35/month, if paid by March 25th. Tai Chi & Qigong, Tuesdays, 9-10am. Improve health and prevent illness w/ this self-paced system of exercises. $30/month if paid by March 25th. Walking For Fitness, Tuesdays, 3-4pm. Join in once or all the time for a very informal walking group. No leader, just get moving with some friends. No fee. Yoga for Everyone, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:15-11:30am. Perfect for anyone wanting to practice gentle yoga. $45/month paid by March 25th.