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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR  Summer  2008


OUTDOOR YOGA on the farm lawn

Every Thursday morning, new 6 week sessions July 24, 7:30-8:30 a.m.

Yoga instructor Doreen Glomb leads these gentle, ancient, balancing exercises.  We meet at the Anderson Center at the farm. 

Class fee: $60 per 6 week session.  Pre-registration required.   
 

Festival admission: $3/adult and $1.50/child

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CHAIR YOGA---for those who don’t wish to get down on the floor! 

6 Wednesday mornings, July 23, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Yoga instructor Maureen Ryan will lead this yoga class, in which participants can stretch and twist and balance, either sitting or using a chair for balance.  We meet in the parlor of the lodge. 

Class fee: $60 per 6 week session.  Pre-registration required.    

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SUMMER WELLNESS ACTIVITIES: 5 days a week in June, July, and  August!  Opportunities to get fit, to get healthy, to get energized!

SUMMER WALKING CLUB:

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning, June 2 - Aug 27, 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

If you’d like to focus on fitness this summer, please join Lois Lauer and Kathy Mical for morning walks at the farm and in the woods.  On Fridays, we usually take field trips to other nearby natural locations.  Please call ahead, so that we will be able to notify you of schedule changes and walk locations.  Meet on the front porch of the Anderson Center at the farm. 

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WELLNESS BREAKFAST SERIES:  Based on “THE WRITER’S DIET—Writing Yourself Right-Size,” by Julia Cameron

Every Tuesday morning, June 10 – Aug 19, 7:30 -9 a.m., on the Anderson Center front porch at the farm. 

We’ll join together to share a simple healthy breakfast and to discuss “Artist Way” author Julia Cameron’s simple, practical, creative approach to weight loss, facilitated by program director Lois Lauer.    Participants should purchase a copy of “The Writer’s Diet” by June 17 (available online or at bookstores.) 

Program Fee: $75 for 10 weeks, includes breakfast;

No charge for first intro session on June10 (but please call to register.) 

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SUMMER NATURE EXPEDITIONS

Every other Tuesday evening, beginning June 17, 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Carol Alesia and Lois Lauer have designed this series of leisurely nature rambles to immerse us in the beautiful summertime woodlands, prairies, and wetlands of The Center and other nearby natural areas.  We will focus on the trees, but also look for flowers, birds, and other wildlife.  Both novice and experienced nature lovers enjoy these walks which will include car-pooled field trips to a prairie full of blazing stars and other nearby places of natural beauty.  When you register, be sure to give your phone number, so we can contact you about schedule changes.  Meet at the lodge.   

Program fee: $20, or $5/walk

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WOMANTALK! in July and August

Tuesday, July 29, Noon - 2:30 p.m. (Bring a picnic lunch) July program cost: $5

Tuesday, August 26, Noon – 2:30 p.m. Luncheon served at The Center. August luncheon cost: $15

WOMANTALK! is a wonderfully nurturing and supportive discussion group, focusing on the month’s readings in Sarah Ban Breathnach’s “Simple Abundance,” “Romancing the Ordinary,” and “Moving On” books, or any other inspirational resources that ladies would like to bring to share. Our focus is on learning to live authentically, joyfully, simply, and gratefully. Please, please, call in your reservation at least 3 days in advance.

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CAMP COMMITTEE 2008, Planning for 2009!

August 27th, 2008

If you are willing to support the camp program by serving on our volunteer camp committee, please join us on August 27th. The committee is made up of camper parents, former campers, and other friends of The Center. We work together to generate ideas for fundraising projects, family night dinners, and program planning. Thanks for providing the support to make 2008 camp as great as it is, and join us again as we look ahead to next summer! Our focus of this meeting will be on planning our annual Barn Dance fundraiser, as well as giving a recap of our summer camp season. Hope to see new and old members alike!

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RUMMAGE SALE

August 29th & August 30th

Rummage Sale PDF Click here -- opens in new window

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Judy Wiggins is now providing her counseling services here at The Center. Judy is available weekday evenings and on Saturdays.
Please call Judy directly at 815-210-3348 to schedule an appointment. Sliding scale accepted.

Judy Wiggins PDF  Click here -- opens in new window

 

Mark your calendars now:

Plan ahead to spend a day of delightful fun at the farm!

Our 66th annual FALL FESTIVAL AT THE FARM!

Saturday, September 27, 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

This will be a day of old-fashioned country-fair fun for "kids of all ages." Besides games, kid’s crafts, prizes, farm tours, music, hayrack rides, and horse rides, there will be craft and flea market booths, a farmers market with freshly picked pumpkins, and refreshments from the grill. Vendors should register as soon as possible for a booth space.

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Coming up in September!

New Tuesday evening Spirituality and Bible studies series, led by spiritual director Chris Hopkins

New Storytelling Group, led by storyteller Catherine Myers

New art classes in quilting and lapidary stone work.

Look for details in September newsletter.

BARN DANCE & Night of Music at the Farm!

Saturday, September 6th, 5:30 – 9:30 pm

Rain or shine at the Children’s Farm

We have a wonderful evening planned in our indoor riding arena—you won’t want to miss our annual Barn Dance! We will have live country/bluegrass music and the dance floor will be hopping, with room for line-dancers, square-dancers, and kids too. Or just come to listen to the fine music if you want.

Food and root beer will be served from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The barns will be open to visit the animals, and hayrack rides around the farm and the bonfire will continue all evening long. Tickets are $12.50 for adults and $7 for children under 15. All proceeds benefit the camp scholarship fund. Food and drink included in the ticket price.

 


 

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