Just My Size?

Join us for food and festivities:

Wednesday, March 10th,
from 4:00-7:30 pm
in the Middle Building.

Tour the building to view displays of projects from Kindergarten through 12th grade.

Enjoy the Pizza Cafe hosted by the 6th grade from 4:30-7:00 pm.

Proceeds will go to Partners in Health to assist in earthquake recovery in Haiti.

Here’s how to help now!

If you are wondering how to help now donations to PIH are urgently needed TODAY. PIH doctors and health care workers are on the ground already and they know what is needed. Their extensive network in Haiti already includes thousands of community health workers, doctors, nurses, drivers, etc. they are already running a field hospital.

Your money will flow more quickly and directly to where it’s most needed: 94 cents out of every dollar goes to work to help the community, no middlemen or bureaucracy or politics. During the 2008 hurricanes they got supplies and personnel in place immediately, even with all the bridges out. faster than most of the larger relief agencies because they live there and are already organized!

Looking at the long road ahead, PIH has asked the Walk Committee to stick to the original pre-earthquake focus of raising money for schools/education. This is even more vital now, as much of the Port-Au-Prince population is homeless and beginning to migrate away from the city.

More updates coming soon
Mesi anpil!
Jen

PIH has been instrumental in providing quality medical care to the poorest areas of the world, as well as in the fight against HIV/Aids, and providing infrastructure to ensure people’s health.

This year’s donations will go to support building homes for families displaced by the September 2008 hurricanes in Haiti.

If you want to walk or donate click here.

Join us for the 12th Annual Gilmanton 5k Road Race and Walk

Saturday March 27, 2010 10:00 AM sharp. Entry Fee $20

Pre-Register by mail or online using a secure form

All are most welcome.
Support the Sant Bani School running program and other local charities with a community spring run or walk.

Race Director: Coach Scott Clark

Check the 2009 Results Here! Check the 2008 Results Here! Check the 2007 Results Here! HIstory and other Results Here! TOP 2009 RUNNERS: 17:34 Heidi Westerling 16:08 Justin Fyffe Some SANT BANI RUNNERS: Mira Carey-Hatch 22:36 SBS’10 Dylan McGuffin 17:40 SBS’06 Taylar Clark 24:46 SBS’10 Dong-Ho Choi 25:01 SBS’09 Colby Clark 26:20 SBS’11

Again this year, the Gilmanton Road Race is proud to be part of the C.A.R.S. 6 race Series of six road races. Sign up for all six races, and start the season with the Gilmanton 5k. You have the option to register and pay for all six on the day of the Gilmanton 5k.

Friday May 21, 2010

One of the world’s leading string quartet, the St. Petersburg was founded in 1985 as the Leningrad Quartet by Alla Aranovskaya, Alla Krolevich (Goryainova) and Leonid Shukayev, all three graduates of the Leningrad Conservatory. The Quartet blazed a trail through international chamber music competitions, winning First Prize at the All-Soviet Union String Quartet Competition, the Silver Medal and a Special Prize at the Tokyo International Competition of Chamber Ensembles, First Prize and both Special Prizes at the Vittorio Gui International Competition for Chamber Ensembles in Florence, Italy, and First Prize and the “Grand Prix Musica Viva” at the International Competition for Chamber Ensembles in Melbourne, Australia.

In 1988, second violinist Alla Krolevich immigrated to Israel but in October 2005 re-joined the Quartet. Violist Boris Vayner joined the Quartet in January of 2005. When the city of Leningrad resumed its historic name, the Quartet changed its name to the St. Petersburg String Quartet.

They have built a reputation of worldwide proportions including a Grammy nomination, and several “Best Record” honors. The Quartet was Quartet-in-Residence at the Obrlin Conservatory of Music from 1999 to 2003. Audiences from Toronto to Tokyo, from Lithuania to London and in concert halls across the United States give the St. Petersburg Quartet standing ovations.

6:00 pm reception with refreshments
7:00 pm concert

Tickets available by calling 934-4240 or e-mail Tickets

What is NVC?

The Nonviolent Communication model presented in this workshop was developed by peacemaker, mediator and healer, Marshall Rosenberg. Rosenberg’s teaching reflects his understanding that violence begins in the language we use. Similarly peace is rooted in the way we communicate with each other.

Rosenberg teaches that everything that people do is in the service of their needs; what they do to others is the best possible thing they know to do to get those needs met. NVC teaches simple skills that enable people to connect
with their own and others needs in a way that inspires compassionate response and the possibility for peace – interpersonally and in the wider community.

Details:

Dates: Friday, January 22, 2010, 6:30 – 8:30 pm Saturday, January 23, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Snowdates January 29 & 30
Local organizer: Karen Gregg 603-934-4240 ext. 127 or 603-744-6370
Sant Bani School 19 Ashram Road, Sanbornton, NH 03269 www.santbani.org
Register EARLY to ensure a place.
Registration limited to 30.

Tuition:

Fee request is $85.00 for both sessions and includes a vegetarian lunch on Saturday.
Prior registration is strongly recommended.
Please send the registration form and $20 deposit to secure your place. Deposits are refundable up to two weeks before the work- shop begins. After that date deposits are non- refundable. If the workshop is canceled full refunds will be made.
We value participation by ALL who wish to attend and will endeavor to create space regardless of ability to pay. Please contact Karen Gregg for information. 603-744-6370.
Make checks to Peggy Smith
Mail to: Sant Bani School Attn: Karen Gregg
19 Ashram Rd Sanbornton, NH 03269

Introduction to Nonviolent Communication (NVC)

This workshop introduces participants to the basic understanding and practice of NVC
Participants will practice
• expressing themselves authentically and . . .
• listening with empathy by

• observing facts without evaluation, interpretation or judgment
  
• identifying and expressing feelings
  
• expressing the needs behind those feelings
  
• formulating clear and concrete requests for actions

Empathy is our focus.
• Presence, deepening our experience
• empathy for ourselves
• empathy for others
• empathy in the family, at work, in conflict

The quality of our lives and our relationships begins with the quality of our communication with ourselves and each other. We will learn to release judgments of ourselves and others, and to speak more authentically from the heart. We will learn tools to stay centered and in our compassionate nature when we are triggered by someone’s words or actions, and to resolve conflict in ways where everyone’s needs are met.

Farvorfen Vinkel to be performed at Sant Bani School

The Sant Bani School high school theatre production this December is a Yiddish drama entitled “Farvorfen Vinkel” (“In a Forgotten Corner”). Performances are at 7 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, December 17, 18 & 19. Admission is $4 and $2 for students and senior citizens. For reservations call the school at 934-4240. Tickets may also be available at the door.

Written in 1917 by Peretz Hirshbein and translated by David Lifson, this lively drama takes place in a tiny Jewish shtetl in Europe long ago. Two neighbors, a poor gravedigger and a miller who is slightly better off (sophomore Adison Lintner of Franklin and junior Marc Gonzalez of Plymouth, respectively), come into conflict which threatens to ruin both their families’ happiness.

The wives (freshmen Isabel Bogacz of Tilton and Jen Hammel of Bristol) try to bring common sense to the stubborn, feuding men, and of course the miller’s son and gravedigger’s daughter (freshmen Obie Dancewicz-Helmers of Hill and Emily Monfet of Laconia) are in love, against their families’ wishes.

The play is rich with emotion, classic sarcastic Yiddish humor, poignancy (a madwoman, played by senior Justine Borceux of Grapfontaine, Belgium) wanders the cemetery and intrudes on the action at odd moments); and a melee in which a window gets broken; but all ends happily, thanks to a most reasonable solution presented by kindly old Reb Todros (played by sophomore Andrés Orr of Sanbornton).

Alon Goldstein, Ilya Kaler, and Amit Peled

December 11th, 2009

Combining technical mastery, expressive depth, and performance experience, pianist Alon Goldstein, violinist Ilya Kaler and cellist Amit Peled form the Tempest Trio – one of the most promising young trios on the international scene.

These three soloists, who were compared recently to the legendary “Million Dollar Trio” of Rubinstein, Heifetz, and Piatigorsky, bring forgotten magic and energy to the concert stage with their dynamic musical interplay and spirit of collaboration.
In the 2009/10 season the Tempest Trio will perform, among others, a Schumann Trios cycle in major cities in the US such as Chicago, Washington, Seattle, Baltimore and NYC. The season will culminate with a recording of the cycle for the Tempest Trio’s debut CD.
Their program at Sant Bani School will include Ernest Bloch, Three Nocturnes for Piano Trio; Robert Schuman, Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 63; and Antonin Dvorak, Piano Trio No. 4 in E minor (“Dumky”), B. 166 (Op. 90).

6:00 pm reception with refreshments
7:00 pm concert

Adults $15; children free

Tickets available by calling 934-4240 or e-mail Tickets

Sant Bani School is hosting its annual College Counseling and Financial Aid Night and is inviting the public to attend. This informative evening will be held on Monday, November 30. At 6 p.m. Director of College Counseling, Susan Dyment, a 30+ year veteran of college guidance will be available to answer questions about college choices and the application process. Dyment has set aside one hour from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. to help anyone that would like assistance with this often confusing process.

At 7 p.m. guest speaker Clint Hanson of Thomas More College will help unravel the mysteries of College Financial Aid. Hanson is the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the New Hampshire Higher Education Loan Corporation and is a past President of the New Hampshire Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.

This meeting is helpful for parents of seniors who will request financial aid. In addition, we extend our invitation to anyone who has children in grades 9,10 and 11. The public is welcome and there is no admission fee.

While the actual filling out of most of the financial aid forms will not take place until after January 1 of the student’s senior year, understanding the complexities and rewards of the system, and making plans well in advance are very helpful factors. If you have questions, please email Susan Dyment at susan@santbani.org.

We will be hosting our third Scholastic Book Fair beginning on Wednesday, November 18th. Scholastic offers good literature for a low cost. Fliers will be sent home soon along with other fair information.

Some of the titles you see on the flier may not be available as we are trying to be as ‘media’ free as possible and offer quality literature to our students.

The fair will accept cash, checks (made out to Sant Bani School) and credit cards.

There will be someone available during lunch each day for the students to purchase books if you would like to send them with money (in grades 3-12). There will also be someone available from 3:30-4:15 each day after school however, children should be accompanied by an adult.

Teachers will be filling out wish lists if you would like to purchase a book for your child’s class. There is also a ONE for Books program that you can donate to with many benefits for all.

If you are unable to make it to the fair, you can fill out the order form on the back of the flier and we can pull the books for you and send them home with your children. We are looking for volunteers to help work the fair on the afternoon or evening of Thursday, November 19th. If you are able to help, please contact Hillary Pincoske. Hope to see you there!

Jazz Great Louis Armstrong: A Backstage Look at the Legendary Trumpeter given by Michael Cogswell, author of, “The Offstage Story of Satchmo” and Director of the “Queens College Louis Armstrong House & Archives.”

On Tuesday, November 10th, at 7 p.m., the Sant Bani School will host a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into the life of the great jazz trumpeter Louis Armstrong. Music historian Michael Cogswell of Queens College, NY, will present a lively, multi-media look at the life of one of America’s most fascinating icons. In addition to Cogswell’s presentation, Sant Bani School is excited to introduce Boston artist and Sanbornton native, Gerard Wiggins, and his portfolio of cityscapes that will be on display. The public is welcome, admission is free to all, and RSVPs are encouraged but not required.

Cogswell will speak at Sant Bani School about his own journey that started in 1991 when he was hired by Queens College to arrange, preserve, and catalogue Louis Armstrong’s vast personal collection of reel-to-reel tapes, scrapbooks, photographs, gold records and awards, and papers that were discovered in Armstrong’s home. Three years later the Louis Armstrong Archives opened to the public in May of 1994. Cogswell then began a seven year, $1.6 million dollar project to open the Louis Armstrong House, a national landmark, as an historic house museum. The Louis Armstrong House opened to the public in October 2003. Cogswell has made presentations about Louis Armstrong in cities across the United States and in Europe.

Cogswell has said, “Louis was a very public person. His letters even to fans and casual backstage acquaintances are very candid, very open. He was very open in interviews. Unfortunately he would always get asked the same questions again and again, you know, ‘How did you start playing trumpet?’ and things like that. But when good interviewers asked him penetrating questions he gave terrific answers. Louis was always very open with everybody, and there was nothing to hide. Louis was open about his music and his marriages and his marijuana use, so there was really very little that I felt was private, you know, that Louis would not want to have known. Who you saw onstage on the Ed Sullivan Show, smiling and laughing and making music and cracking jokes, that’s who he was offstage too.”

When Armstrong passed away in 1971, Cogswell had just graduated from high school and was just making his first gigs as a professional saxophonist. He never met Armstrong, but says, “I do feel like I’m meeting him now from my years spent working with his manuscripts and tapes and trumpets and so forth, and then also my years spent working in his house and interpreting his house to others. So it’s just the way that it has played out.”
The public flocked to the modest frame house at 34-56 107th Street in Corona, Queens, which Armstrong called home for decades. “We hosted receptions in the basement of the house, but it could only hold up to 40 people,” says Cogswell. “We stopped doing them because more people would show up than we could accommodate.”

Cogswell is now preparing for construction of the museum’s Visitors Center, a $15 million project across the street from the Armstrong House Museum. The new building will include a performance space for lectures, concerts, and film screenings; multi-media exhibits; a museum store; and space for the Armstrong archives, currently housed in Rosenthal Library.
The Cogswell lecture and Wiggins’ exhibit are part of a series of cultural events hosted by the school and open to the public.

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Empty Bowls

Chamber Music Series

Join us for fine music, and good company throughout the school year!

Cavatina Duo

Friday October 2nd, 2009

6:00 pm reception with refreshments
7:00 pm concert

Tickets $15, students free

Tickets available by calling 934-4240 or e-mail Tickets

The Cavatina Duo, consisting of Eugenia Moliner, flute (from Spain) and Denis Azabagic, guitar (from Bosnia) has become one of the most impressive combinations of its kind.

Critics are raving: "it’s doubtful that the Cavatina’s sophisticated and artistic playing could be surpassed.”—Fanfare
“This is not the sort of playing that comes from discussion and careful score markings. These two feel the music deeply and are of one mind as they play” —American Record Guide
“Spectacular” —British Flute Society Magazine
“Outstanding communicative abilities” —Classical Guitar Magazine
“Cavatina Duo worked a kind of magic with their instruments”Mundelein Review (Sun -Times)

After wining the “Young Musicians of the Doelen” competition in Rotterdam (Netherlands) in 1996, their powerful and versatile performances have captivated audiences in many festivals of chamber music across Europe, Asia and North America; Ravinia Festival in Chicago, Aix en Provence summer festival (France), Eem & Veem festival in Groningen (Netherlands), International Guitar Festival in Frechen (Germany), Dame Myra Hess Series (USA), and The Link (Netherlands), National concert Hall in Taipei (Taiwan). Their commitment to increase the original repertoire for this combination has already inspired composers from around the world to arrange and dedicate new works to the duo:Sérgio Assad (Brazil), Carlos Rivera (USA), Erik Otte (The Netherlands), Alejandro Yagüe (Spain), Michael Karmon (USA), Clarice Assad (Brazil), Alan Thomas, (UK-USA)

Cavatina’s repertoire includes music from the baroque, classical, romantic and contemporary periods, including American and South American composers as well as music based on folklore from Spain and the Balkans regions.

The duo’s performances have been broadcast by radio and television stations in Europe and North America (NPR, WFMT, RNE) Eugenia Moliner has been acclaimed as a“Brilliant young musician” by the British Flute Society magazine. She has appeared in radio (WFMT, NPR, RNE) and television programs in Spain, Netherlands, Taiwan and the USA. Mrs. Moliner has performed with the principal musicians of the Chicago Symphony. Her discography includes four CD’s with international Record labels such as Cedille, Orobroy and Opera Tres. She regularly gives master classes while on tour with the Cavatina Duo Denis Azabagic is considered to be among the elite guitarists of the world. He is recognized for his marvelous tone and technical virtuosity. Denis has played with orchestras in Europe and in USA. He is a frequent guest in concert series and venues such as Masters of Guitar at the Concertgebouw, (Netherlands), Radio France, etc.

Winner of eleven of the most prestigious international competitions, his discography includes seven CDs on the Opera Tres, Printemps de la Guitarre, and Naxos labels, a video recording (Mel Bay) and a manual entitled “On Competitions—Dealing with Performance Stress” (published by Mel Bay). He is a member of the guitar faculty at the Chicago College of Performing Arts of Roosevelt University. The mixture of Spanish passion and Balkan sensibility make the Cavatina Duo concerts a unique experience.

Earth Day and BioBlitz

Sant Bani School’s Earth Day celebration took the entire school out into the 200 acre woods, the property of the School and Ashram, to perform our first data collection or “BioBlitz.”

Our Earth Day Special Guest naturalist Rick Van de Poll spoke to the entire body of staff and students to prepare for the event. He worked outdoors with three science classes in preliminary study of pond and vernal pool life by a careful “capture, identify, and release” method. Two days later Sant Bani staff and students supplied with species guides, cameras, plastic containers, and note books fanned out in twenty groups and logged all the emerging flora and fauna spring species on the Ashram and school property.

The purpose of the BioBlitz is to establish a benchmark for future surveys to determine the health and diversity of local plant and animal species. Thousands of photos were taken during the Bioblitz. Science Department Head Robert Schongalla led groups to collate the data for further study. Return to see some of the more beautiful photos will be posted on this site.

The June Night Time Moth Survey

Rick Van de Poll, PhD, head of Ecosystem Consultants from Center Sandwich, led a small group of Sant Bani School teachers and students recently who made a survey of moths on the school property. Robert Schongalla, science teacher, reported that more than 100 species of moths were seen from darkness to sunrise.

“I had no idea that we had so many very different, interesting, and beautiful moths in our area,” said Schongalla.

The moths were photographed to create a database for future reference and study.

The moth survey was part of a BioBlitz, which the school conducted during its Earth Day celebration in April. For the BioBlitz, students fanned out across 200 acres of land and were able to identify more than 200 species of plants, animals, birds, amphibians, birds, insects, aquatic invertebrates, and fungi. The purpose of the BioBlitz was to heighten everyone’s awareness of the richness of biodiversity in our local environment.

Fellow science teacher, Barry Draper summed it up this way, “Through experiencing the diversity and interconnectedness of nature’s organisms, we hope to better understand our need to protect the environment and local ecosystems that sustain us all.”

“FEED YOUR MIND, BODY AND SOUL” – HEALTH EDUCATION DAY
May 6th, 2009

Students and staff participated in the bi-annual “Health Education Day,” an integral part of our health ed curriculum. Health Ed Day brings experts from outside of Sant Bani School to share their knowledge with students through workshop sessions held throughout the day.

This year’s theme was “Feed Your Mind, Body and Soul” and included a keynote presentation from Eat Right America. The keynote presentation and answer session was an incredible opportunity that held faculty and students spellbound. It ended in a spontaneous standing ovation for our guest speakers. More on the Eat Right America program will follow.

Sant Bani School is grateful for the time and talent our presenters provided to our Junior High and High School students and to Priscilla Fay of our Guidance Department for spearheading the effort to put the day’s program together.

Here is a full listing of the workshop offerings:

“The Works” About Your Brain–Rob Ullman.
Rob Ullman is a liscensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor from Horizons Counseling. Choose this workshop and learn all about how the emotional and behavior centers of the brain work. Then discover how medications, illegal substances and mental illness can affect, and even change the brain. Rob is a knowledgeable speaker and will offer a clear picture for you as to how your choices can influence your brain.

Create Bowls Using Nature’s Impression –Lorraine Jones. Lorraine Jones is an extraordinary artist who works at Sant Bani School. She will work with the group to use concrete and plaster to cast a variety of leaves and natural objects. The group will create everything from small bowls to large bird baths and garden structures. Then they will cast and then paint them to create an interesting and attractive surface. No experience necessary. The end result is inspiring!

Near & Middle Eastern Belly Dance (The Old Style Belly Dance.) – Linda Hammond.
Linda will introduce the terminology of the oldest form of Belly Dancing. You will unravel its roots and discover the magic of this powerful dance from its spiritual connection, music, finger cymbals and costumes. This dance form is a powerful workout for your core!

Learn to Row Crew – Paul Euiler.
Paul Euiler comes to us as the Director of Youth Rowing for the Winnipesaukee Rowing Club. He will introduce the sport of rowing on one of several erg machines (a stationary rowing machine). This is the first step to discovering the sport of rowing on the water. Proper form is necessary and the erg machines are where it all starts. A lifetime of rowing is where it can take you….

Get Energized with Reiki - Grace Crane Mauzy.
Reiki is a spiritual healing art that is practiced throughout the world. It is a subtle and effective form of energy healing using spiritually guided life force energy (Rei-ki). It is not massage nor is it based on belief or suggestion. A Reiki session usually is between 60 and 90 minutes in length. Reiki aids in stress reduction and is almost always a very relaxing experience. Learn all about how Reiki works and how it can help us.

The Power of Positive Energy – Grace Crane Mauzy.
Your attitude and perspective deeply affect how you present yourself to the world. A famous quote by Emerson reads: Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a thing, do it with all your might. Put your whole soul into it. Stamp it with your own personality. Be active, be energetic, be enthusiastic and faithful, and you will accomplish your objective. Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. Learn that what you get back in life has a direct correlation with what you give. Discover how to develop and use positive energy in your daily approach to life.

East Coast Swing and All That Jazz Meets Stylish Salsa and the Latin Beat – Juli Pruden.
Juli Pruden began taking ballroom dance classes in her early twenties and quickly fell in love with the many styles including ballroom, Latin, and swing. Juli started teaching all of those styles in 1999 and her love of dancing is transmitted to her students. She has taught adolescents and people in their 80s! She is rewarded by their progress and increased confidence. She teaches both group and private lessons in the Newfound Region. Dancing is her passion and she is eager to share it with you. Juli is offering two workshops.
Workshop I – East Coast Swing
Her workshop on East Coast Swing will introduce partner dancing in this traditional way. East Coast Swing is a fast, energetic, rotational dance characterized by a lot of turns. It started towards the beginning of the 20th century and was really popular during the Big Band era. It can also be danced to 50s rock and roll and enjoyed a resurgence during the 90s with bands like Brian Setzer, Royal Crown Review, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, and through Gap Commercials.
Workshop II – Salsa
Her second workshop is Salsa is a very popular club dance that originated in Puerto Rico and is a descendant of the Cuban Mambo. It is fast and fun, and the music is full of syncopated rhythms. It is also characterized by a lot of turns and is both sexy and relaxed at the same time.

Feed Your Health – Jeanne Prescott.
Jeanne will give an overview of eating disorders with the spectrum from anorexia nervosa to binge eating and obesity. She will outline predisposing factors which may lead to an eating disorder, medical aspects of eating disorders and touch on mindfulness and mindful eating.

Yoga Experience – Santosha Bouchard
This offering will be both informative and experiential…
Santosha will be speaking about yoga: What is yoga and where did it originate? What are some of the different yoga practices?
Why practice yoga? Any other questions about yoga???
A good part of the time you share together will be practicing yoga, this is the best way to know the yoga experience.

Experience a Complete Yoga Session – Santosha Bouchard
Santosha will share a complete yoga experience: centering, intention setting, warm-ups, posture holdings and flows, guided relaxation and a gentle transition to the rest of the days activities.

Feed Yourself and Others through Travel and Service - Magbe Savane (SBS ’07.)
Hear of Magbe’s travels to Africa’s Pokuase Village, summer 2008, to work with other volunteers from the US to address health issues of local women. Magbe also developed a healthy living skill program in order to introduce preventative healthcare in an effort to improve the lives of the native women. Learn about Magbe’s experience through conversation, pictures and presentation. She is truly inspiring!

Body, Balance and Connect! – Tony Mure.
Come and discover your core strength. Learn how to strengthen your core and use it to your advantage in any sport or activity you do. Tony Mure comes to us with a certification from Igor Burdenko, PH.D., who is the originator of the Burdenko method, a unique, problem solving method for rapid healing, rehab, injury free training and conditioning. Tony has been a private trainer for the past thirteen years in this area. He has worked with sports teams and individuals of all ages.

Kick Your Way into Shape – Sharyl Geisert.
Build your core strength with a 50-minute exercise class of kickboxing. Work on your flexibility and core strength.

Defend Yourself – Sharyl Geisert and Sue Plant.
Sheryl and Sue will teach a dynamic instructional and interactive class on self defense. Learn the movements and processes to defending yourself in adversarial situations. Learn why it is your right to protect yourself.

Feed Yourself with a Hip Hop Class – Erica Gilbert.
Erica will introduce you to the basics of Hip Hop. This class will focus on dancing to modern beats and rhythms with lots of fun and energy. Students will learn about benefits of dancing as a form of self-expression and a way to let loose and have some fun!

“Survivor Island” – Eileen Pucci.
Eileen Pucci comes to us from the Franklin Savings Bank. She will discuss the differences between Wants and Needs, and determine the role money plays in setting priorities. Students will be given a scenario of a family living on a secluded island for four months. They’ll have a budget, and a list of supplies to purchase for the family to make it through the four months. This is an excellent experience for anyone. Saving is hard!

Vinyasa Yoga – Marybeth Bailey.
Come enjoy a Vinyasa Flow yoga session. Learn to unite movement and breath, mind and body through a dynamic, active and fun yoga practice. Wear comfortable clothing.

“Feed It, Don’t Deplete It” –Juanita Fernandes or Lakes Region General Hospital.
Explore the Effects of Heat & Trauma on the Body. Juanita Fernandes, RN, will guide you in understanding the effects of traumatic injury to the brain, and damage due to excessive heat inflicted on the body.

Feed Your Mind, Body and Soul –Georgette Misiewicz.
Learn more about your BMI (Body Mass Index), what does it all mean in relation to why there is such a wide range. Learn about the appropriate amount of exercise, and supporting your body during athletic endeavors. Discover the keys and tips to fueling yourself by your diet, and experience general healthy living through choices.

Healing from Trauma: Lessons People can take from Animals – Liz Wilding.
Trauma is experienced every time we have an overwhelming event we cannot escape from. We all have trauma. Come explore the lessons that animals can teach us to help free ourselves from the traumas we’ve lived through.

“Your Body is Your Biography” – Lisa Charest.
Join Lisa Charest of Summit Health New Hampshire to take a look at how your body stores its life experiences, from an anatomic, physiologic, emotional, and spiritual (path/purpose) perspective. Learn how the memories get stored in your cells, muscles and mind, and then learn strategies to exist without the cumulative strain.

The Enneagram – Explore Personality Types – Liz Wilding.
Come and receive an introduction to the Enneagram, which is the easiest and most accurate way to unlock the secrets of personality. Have some light-hearted fun discovering how your personality and character traits tend to respond differently depending upon the situation or conversation. Gain a better understanding of yourself and others in the workings of human dynamics.

Experience Cyanotype – Amy Wilson
This is an alternative/antique photographic process that does not include the use of a camera. making it available to all. The group will coat a piece of watercolor paper with the cyanotype emulsion, dry it with a hair drier, and then use natural, transparent, objects to create images. This is a process with immediate results. The class may modify their images in the initial application of their emulsion or in the application of a variety of media after the image has been processed.

Use Your Digital Camera Creatively – Amy Wilson
Learn how to maximize the creative potential of your camera. By changing your aperture you can purposefully use selective focus or have a great depth of field in which everything is in focus. By changing your shutter you may stop motion or blur motion intentionally. By changing your exposures you may optimize natural light, whether it is low light indoors or bright light outdoors. In this workshop students will learn how manipulating their shutter, aperture, and ISO, reading their in-camera histogram and over or underexposing can result in creative and purposeful images. The class can be flexible depending upon the experience held by the group.
(Please make a note if you need to borrow a camera.)