The Pinehills Activities
NOVEMBER
2016
We’ve Paired Some of Your Favorite Things... Autumn Appetizers
& Wine
Join Chef Alfred Dean For a Deeply Delicious
Demonstration
Piano & Coffee
Come to a Cup of Music The First Sunday of the Month
Duty & Honor Meet Black Ops Veteran & Author Leo Maloney 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. $60pp; $20 drop in rate, paid in advance. Limited to 8 participants. Meet the Candidates, Thursday, November 3rd, 7pm. State Representative Candidates: John Mahoney & Matt Muratore will be at The Stonebridge Club. Get your information straight from the source: Where they stand on the issues, ask questions, learn how they think & respond to questions. A Cup of Music, Sunday, November 6th, 1011am, Great Room. We’ve combined two your favorite things, Mary Tracy on piano and coffee. Occurs the first Sunday of the month. Get your day started on the right note. Just show up. Resumes Nov 7th. Mahjongg Lessons, Mondays, 4pm, Cabana. Contact: Linda Ader, lader60@gmail.com. $5 one-time fee payable at the first session. Meditation, Thursdays, 4-5pm. Meditation is proven to lower heart rate, blood pressure, and improve pain. This group is self directed. Just show up. New Resident One Hour Info Session: November 2nd, 9:30-10:30am, November 21, 7-8pm. The Welcoming Committee provides a tour of the facilities, access card paperwork and general information. Space is limited. Book Event: For Duty and Honor, Leo Maloney: Wednesday, Nov 2nd, 6:30pm. Pinehills resident Leo J. Maloney will discuss his latest novel in the Dan Morgan Thriller Series, For Duty and Honor. Leo’s Dan Morgan Leo’s Dan Morgan thriller series include: Termination Orders (soon to be a major motion picture), Silent Assassin, Black Skies, Twelve Hours & Arch Enemy. Sign up at the Stonebridge Club. A Matter of Balance, an award winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity, November 2, 10:3012:30pm. This Program emphasizes
practical strategies to manage falls. Learn to: View falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at home, exercise to increase strength and balance. The open house will have 4 different stations to test your balance with a PowerPoint at the end. For more information Contact Meaghan Groves, 508-418-4900 or mgroves@nvna.org.
The Pinehills 12th Annual Holidays on the Green! Saturday, December 3rd, 11am to 5pm. We know you’ll love this day devoted to fun, music, and holiday activities for the whole family whether you share your wish-list with Santa, channel your inner pastry chef at the cookie decorating station or parade your pooch around in his holiday finery. This year, hop on the shuttle and tour the already-gorgeous model homes
decked for the holidays. The Artisan Tent and Village Green shops will be decked out for your holiday shopping and festivities culminate with the magical lighting of our village Christmas tree. More details to come! The Glee Club at The Pinehills Holiday Concert, Friday, December 9th, 7:30pm. This annual favorite fills up fast. Come enjoy the songs of the season. Dessert will be served following the concert A $5 donation for the music fund is requested at the door. Please sign up at the Stonebridge Club, space is limited.
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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. 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. 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. $5 fee payable to PHLOA.
Paws for The Park Wishbones for Pets Fundraiser for Friends of The Plymouth Dog Park Hosted by: Just Around the Corner Pet Sitting & Dog Walking
Saturday, December 3rd, 10am-2pm The Stonebridge Club Rec Room
The Line Up….. • • • • • • •
Claus for Paws: Photos with Santa for pets and families ($5) Expert Advice for your Pets: veterinary, behavioral, training, grooming, exercising! Rabies Clinic: discounted rabies vaccinations ($10) performed by Dr. Ann Thompson of Mayflower Veterinary Services Doggie Massages Dog & Cat Adoption Advice by mycompetibility.com Handcrafted Leashed & Collars by The Black Leash Raffle
Fun for a great cause! The town of Plymouth approved its first dog park in May in West Plymouth. Please help the Friends of the Plymouth Dog Park raise much needed funds to construct a beautiful park so that all of the dogs of Plymouth’s can run, play and socialize!
Suggested Donation: $10 at the door
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Important Notes & Reminders
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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
Mondays 7:30am GRT 8:45am Total Body Fitness 11am-12:15pm Yoga For Everyone
Drop In Bridge 2-4pm (C)
Watercolor 9-11am
Cribbage 10am-noon (C) Friday Bridge Club 1pm (C)
Chamber Music Practice Noon-2pm 2pm
New Resident Info Session 9:30am
Beginner Bridge Lessons 11:45am
Play of the Hand Bridge Lessons Noon-2pm
Duplicate Bridge 1pm (C)
Chess Playing 2pm
Veteran's Social 6pm (O)
Positive Thinkers 2pm
Writing Group 1pm
Meditation 4pm
Ping Pong 2-4pm
Wednesdays 7:30am GRT 8:45am Total Body Fitness 10am Low Impact Cardio - NO CLASS
Ping Pong 1-2:30pm
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National & State Election
Acrylic Class 9-11am
Watercolor 9-11am
Cribbage 10am-noon (C)
Art Studio 9-Noon (C)
Duplicate Bridge 1pm (C)
Friday Bridge Club 1pm (C)
Drop In Bridge 2-4pm (O)
Play of the Hand Bridge Lessons Noon-2pm
Beginner Bridge Lessons 11:45am
Philosophy & Coffee 4pm
Chess Playing 2pm
Bridge Playing 2pm
Cooking Demo & Tasting 5pm
Moment in Time History 4pm
New Yorker Group 4:15pm
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Ping Pong 2-4pm
Ping Pong 1-2:30pm
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Art Studio 9-Noon (C)
Fitness Room Closed 6:30-7am
Watercolor 9-11am
Cribbage 10am-noon (C)
Annual Pie Bake
Ping Pong 2-4pm
Writers Circle 11am
Acrylic Class 9-11am
Friday Bridge Club 1pm (C)
10am-Noon
Drop In Bridge 2-4pm (O)
Duplicate Bridge 1pm (C)
Mah-Jongg Playing 4-6pm
Play of the Hand Bridge Lessons Noon-2pm
Beginner Bridge Lessons 11:45am
Womanade Event 4pm
Chamber Music Practice Noon-2pm 2pm
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Tuesday Bridge 2-4pm (C)
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Chess Playing 2pm Well Read Book Club 2-4pm (C)
Writing Group 1pm Ping Pong 2-4pm
Ping Pong 1-2:30pm
Meditation 4pm
Glee Club 7-9pm (O)
Chess Playing 2pm
Foreign Affairs 4:05(C)
American Civil War 7pm (C) Minty Book Group 7pm 22
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Creative Stitchery 10am
Art Studio 9-Noon (C)
Acrylic Class 9-11am
Cribbage 10am-noon (C)
Ping Pong 2-4pm
Play of the Hand Bridge Lessons Noon-2pm
Duplicate Bridge 1pm (C)
Friday Bridge Club 1pm (C) Ping Pong 1-2:30pm
Mystery Book Club 2pm
Chamber Music Practice Noon-2pm 2pm
Ping Pong 2-4pm Glee Club 7-9pm (O)
Mah-Jongg Playing 4-6pm
Tuesday Bridge 2-4pm (C)
Drop In Bridge 2-4pm (O)
Art Society 7pm (C) New Resident Info Session 7pm
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Creative Stitchery 10am
Singles on the Go 6pm
Drop In Bridge 2-4pm (C)
PHLOA Administrative Office Hours 1-3pm
Veteran’s Day
Moving Forward (N2N) 4pm
Fridays 7:30am GRT- NO CLASS 11/25 8:45am PiYo - NO CLASS 11/25
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Meditation 4pm
Glee Club 7-9pm (O)
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Wine Club 7pm (C)
Thursdays 11am-12:15pm Yoga For Everyone
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Creative Stitchery 10am
Bunco 2 6:30pm (C)
Movie Club 5:30pm (C)
Glee Club 7-9pm (O)
Modern Poetry Group 11am
Chess Playing 2pm
Bourne Bike Trail Meeting 10am (C)
Leo Maloney Author Event 6:30pm
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Mah-Jongg Playing 4-6pm
N2N Women’s Self Defense 10am
Meet the Candidates 7pm
Shalom Book Club 4:45 (C)
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Literary Women Book Club 3:30pm
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Great Courses 7pm (C)
Fishing Club 7pm (C)
Tuesdays 9:00am Tai Chi—NO CLASS 11/8
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Acrylic Class 9-11am
N2N Age Lab 7pm
Piano & Coffee with Mary Tracy 10am
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Fitness Room Closed 6:30-7am
Bunco 6:30pm
Class descriptions found on page 7 in Fitness Section.
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Writers Circle 11am
Chess Playing 2pm
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Art Studio 9-Noon (C)
Moving Forward (N2N) 4pm
Fitness Schedule
Thursday
Chess Playing 2pm New Yorker Group 4:15pm
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Creative Stitchery 10am
Art Studio 9-Noon (C)
Fitness Room Closed 6:30-7am
Ping Pong 2-4pm Drop In Bridge 2-4pm (O)
Play of the Hand Bridge Lessons Noon-2pm
Duplicate Bridge 1pm (C)
Merry Book Club 3pm
Chamber Music Practice Noon-2pm 2pm
Mah-Jongg Playing 4-6pm Hadassah Breast Cancer Risk Assessment 6:30pm Stonebridge Readers 7pm
Tuesday Bridge 2-4pm (C) Chess Playing 2pm
Acrylic Class 9-11am Ping Pong 2-4pm New Homeowner Social 7pm Glee Club 7-9pm (O)
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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 . Clubs & Groups & Ongoing Classes meet at The Stonebridge Amenity, unless otherwise noted. This is an alphabetical listing . Can be found on Pinehills.net. American Civil War Study Group will meet Wednesday, November 16th, 7pm, for a discussion with Ron Lindeman on the life and military career of Thomas Stonewall Jackson. Art Studio. Gather with other resident artists in the Cabana for a working studio session each Tuesday, 9am-noon. No instruction. All mediums are welcome. Art Society will meet Monday, November 21st, 7-8:30pm. Joe Smith will be presenting and disc ussing his scratchboard art, precision of artistic work between mind, eye, hand, tool, and surface. The presentation is free for members; non-members $5 at the door. See Joe’s work at www.joeksmith.com. Contact Roxanne: 978.821.8209, roxanne@picworth.com. Bird Brains. This group of enthusiasts meets periodically to walk nearby trails and pond areas in search of seasonal b irds . Cont act St ew, ssandbird@yahoo.com. Bunco 2 will meet Monday, November 7th, 6:30pm, in the Cabana. This is a fun, easy to learn dice game. Contact Marie Spanbauer, mariespanbauer@yahoo.com, 203.209.0037 or Beth Jacobs, bethjacobs@gmail.com, 508.517.5070. Cancer Support Group. This group is for women diagnosed and living with breast cancer. Contact, Judy 508.209.1011, thechristensens26@comcast.net. Chamber Music Group. The Con Moto group meets for weekly practice sessions on Tuesdays, Noon-2pm. Contact, Tom Shaughnessy, 508. 209.0085. Chess Playing, Tuesdays & Thursdays 24pm at The Stonebridge Club. All ages, including children, welcome! Learn from instructor, Francois Allain. Creative Stitchery, Mondays; 10am-Noon (except the 1st Mondays which is only 1011am). Come stitch among friends. This
group meets weekly in the For more information. Contact Carol: Mcgraw.cgm@gmail.com 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 welcome. Bring dollar bills. Contact Leo Callinan at 508.209.0375. Fishing Club will meet Tuesday, November 8th, 7pm, in the Cabana. Contact: Paul Barnett, pabbarnett@gmail.com. Foreign Affairs Discussion Group will meet Thursday, November 17th, 4:05pm, to discuss to International Migration. Contact Perry Karfunkel, PRKPinehills@gmail.com. Glee Club rehearses Wednesdays, 79pm. Contact Marcia Cunningham, Sosn76@aol.com, 508.209.0950. NEW! Hadassah Group presents Jewish Genetics Across Generations, Monday, Nov. 28th, 6:30pm, with Dr. Jodi Hoffman, Chief of Division of Genetics at Boston Medial Center. Coming in December, Holiday Gift Wrap Benefit, Dec. 18th-20th. Bring your gifts to have them beautifully wrapped (boxes for sale as well). Donations help Hadassah, a leading advocate of gender and economic equality, build bridges of peace through medical research and treatment. Contact: Eileen: eileenbwolfe@gmail.com. Visit: www.hadassha.org. History Group: A Moment in Time will meet Thursday, November 10th, 4pm, in the Cabana to discuss the independence and partition of India and Pakistan in 1947 and its aftermath. New members are always welcome. Contact: Dave Morrison, david.w.morrison@verizon.net. Kayak Network is done for the season. Contact: Ken Stone, kenstone50@verizon.net; 781-659-4768 Library at The Stonebridge Club is fortunate to have an always-changing supply of gently used books thanks to the generous residents. Here is how it works: Borrow as many as you like; return them...or not. When donating, keep in mind: books should be in good condition and recently published. Please no cookbooks, self-help, comic or damaged books (including mildew). This wonderful resource is beautifully managed by resident librarians. Drop-In Mahjongg meets Mondays at 4pm in the Cabana. This is an easy to learn game and an instructor is onsite and available to teach. Contact Linda:
lader60@gmail.com. Men's Group will resume in January. Modern Poetry, will meet Monday November 7th, 11am-1pm. A leader is selected for each meeting to discuss individual poems. Member's poems could be read at community events. Copies will be mailed to the group prior to the meetings. Contact Jim Carroll ang7jim@ aol.com. New! Movie Club will meet in the Cabana the first Saturday of the Month beginning Nov 5th. Social begins at 5:30pm, movie begins at 6pm, and discussion follows. Bring an appetizer to share and beverage of choice. Occasionally, the group travel to theaters or Plimoth Plantation. Contact Trish Minty: trishminty@gmail.com. New Yorker Discussion Group will meet at 4:15pm, Tuesdays, November 8th and 22nd. Contact Lois: lwkpublic@gmail.com. Northeastern University Alumni. This new group is just getting started. Contact: 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, November 1st, 2pm. Contact Deanna Nealey, 508.224.3797. Quilt Club will meet Wednesday, November 9th, 1-3pm, at Winslowe's View Meetinghouse, lower level. They will be making a set of 4 placemats using 4 fat quarters and a quick and easy cut and shuffle technique. Contact Lois Harvey, 508-209-0750 or kdh914@aol.com for a supply list. Rainbow Club, will attend the Persephony's Daughters concert in Plymouth on Sunday, November 20th. For more information, contact Val at vjb44@comcast.net. The Rainbow Club is the LGBT social club of the Pinehills. All are welcome. Road Cycling Group. The group is wrapping up for the season but typically rides Tuesdays and Saturdays for 25-30 miles on local roads. Contact: Bob, bob.lesuer@yahoo.com. Shalom Pinehills, sponsors events throughout the year including Jewish holiday celebrations, films and social get-togethers. Everyone is welcome. The planning committee encourages input and the sharing of ideas. Save
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Clubs & Groups the date for their annual Chanukah party on December 22nd at the Stonebridge Club. Contact Nancy: nkr1209@aol.com. Singles on the Go is an opportunity for singles to get together for various activities. They typically meet once a month for an event, twice for dinner and once for a book club. Save the date for their Holiday party on December 15th. Contact: Kari Amazeen, kari@amazeen.com, 774-283-4456. Social Knitting. 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 for Veterans only on Friday, November 4th, 6pm, 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. Signup at Overlook Clubhouse or The Stonebridge Club. $17pp. Contact: Ken Goldner at: kgoldner43@verizon.net. Wine Lovers will meet Monday, November 14th, to travel to the new Farmer's Table in Redbrook. They will tour the new kitchen, cafe and catering establishment and taste wine that is featured in the cafe. The time is TBD. Contact: Val, vjb44@comcast.net. Womanade, presents an Afternoon of Art and Anecdotes with Andrew Kusmin on Monday, November 14th, 3-5pm. Andrew, a Plymouth native, is an award winning watercolorist and author. View some of his art work, follow his career and learn about his interests, mentors and teachers. Andrew will donate a portion of the proceeds from the sale of his b ook and art work t o 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, ins t ruc t io n b y m em b ers , and spontaneous writing practice. Contact: Lois Karfunkel, lwkpublic@gmail.com. BOOK CLUBS Literary Women will meet November 7th, 3:30pm, to discuss The Stranger. Contact: Christine Ruhr, cruhr@ymail.com . Merry Book will meet Monday, November 28th, for a book sharing and planning meeting. There will be no December meeting. Contact, Pam Hildebrandt, pchildebrandt @compuserve.com. Mystery Book Club will meet Monday, November 21st. Contact Melaine Alpern, bobmelalp@verizon.net. Shalom Book Club will m eet Wednesday, November 2nd, 4:45pm, to discuss The Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman. Contact: Sandy, sspekman@ gmail.com. Singles Pageturners will not meet in November but will meet on December 6th at 4:15pm in the Winslowe’s View Meeting house to discuss Circle of Five by Dolores Riccio. The group is delighted to have the author and resident of The Pinehills, join them. Contact: Linda, lindagill61@gmail.com. Stonebridge Readers will meet Monday, November 28th, 7pm to discuss The Twelve Tribes of Hattie. Marilyn, marilynkelley@verizon.net. 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 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 Payment deadline is Nov 25th for Dec. Fees collected pay instructors. Payments received after deadline, have an additional $10 fee. Drop in rate is $10.
Group Resistance Training, Monday, Wednesday & Fridays, 7:30-8:30am (no class 11/25). 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 11/25. Low Impact Cardio & Toning, Wednesdays, 10-11am (no class Nov 23). Each routine combines cardio vascular and toning exercises to pre choreographed music that will target specific muscle groups. Lightweight toning sticks will be provided along with modifications. $20pp. PiYo Workshop (Pilates & Yoga) Fridays, 8:45-9:45am, 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. 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 11/25. Total Body Fitness Workshop, Mondays & W e d n e s d a ys , 8 : 4 5 - 9 :4 5 am , beginning November 14th– December 12th. 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 11/25.