You're Invited!
- Linda Castronovo
- 1 day ago
- 4 min read
Whether February feels like it’s flying, flopping, or floating by, we’re entering that shoulder season between winter and spring. You may love (or dread) the mix of warm weather with the promise of spring (and mud) and the sudden bout of cold that brings more snow (and ice).
Either way, there is no better way to shake off the winter doldrums than with a DANCE PARTY! Join us this Friday evening (Feb. 20th) at the Munson to move your body to the beat with the Packing Shed. We are grateful to Teresa Jones and her band who are returning with even more danceable tunes.
Even More Ways to Participate
Please help us to spread the word to new and prospective parents: we’re offering a new 4-week daytime series on Tuesdays at 10 AM.
Prenatal and Postpartum Yoga begins on Tuesday, February 24th at 10 AM at the Amherst Woman’s Club.
And, for those who want an evening offering, join Diana and Liz for Yin Yoga, also on Tuesdays at 6:30 PM.
Yin Yoga with Diana and Liz begins on Tuesday, February 24th at 6:30 PM at the Munson Library.
Introduce a friend or partner to yoga with Erin’s monthly offering of Partner Yoga the last Friday of the month (Feb 27 and Mar 27). The partner yoga class begins at 6:00 PM at the Munson Library.
Read on for more workshops, classes and events - offered freely and open to all.
Dance Party with The Packing Shed
Friday, February 20
6:30-8:30 PM
Munson Memorial Library, 1046 South East Street, Amherst
Grab a friend. Spread the word. Come dance! Packing Shed plays fun, funky R&B from the 70s through today. Come dance to your favorite songs by Amy Winehouse, Cheryl Lynn, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Dusty Springfield, Stevie Wonder, Etta James, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Oh He Dead, Al Green, Solomon Burke and more.
Who is the Packing Shed?
Danielle Kaiser - co-lead vocals
Teresa Jones – co-lead vocals & keys
Andy Pasquale – guitar
Nicholas Jones – bass
Tom Lee - trumpet
DeWitt Thomson – drums
You’re Invited!
You’re invited to help us dream and design small and large-scale projects. We’ll welcome student members of the UMASS Design Studio into our space at the Munson Library on Monday, February 23rd (1:15 - 3:00).
Please come and take part in a brief 30-minute introduction to some of our everyday practices: meditation, breathwork, yoga, and qigong. Then, we will talk with them about Everyday Wellbeing: what kinds of small-scale changes might enhance the space and our offerings and what we dream about for the future. Your voice matters!
Design Studio Workshop
Monday, February 23
1:15-3:00 PM
Munson Memorial Library, 1046 South East Street, Amherst
Come and meet Erika Zekos’ UMASS Architecture Students for an exploration of human-centered and community-centered design.
The students want to meet us! We’ll start with a few minutes of meditation, breathwork, yoga, and qigong to give them an introduction to our offerings. Then, we’ll get down to conversations, practicalities, and dreaming big!
Come and share your ideas!
Supplements to Support Strong Bones
Sunday, March 1st
1:00 PM Live on Zoom
Concerned about bone health? Overwhelmed by the number of supplements?
In this practical, research-informed presentation, you’ll learn how to use supplementation strategically to support bone density and overall health — especially during and after menopause.
Functional Nutritionist, Anne Lemons, PT, FNLP will separate influencer fads and trends from the real evidence and focus on what actually makes a difference.
This will be a live lecture on Zoom followed by a period for your questions and answers. The event will be recorded and available for review after the live event.
Register below to receive the Zoom link and the recording.
Seeking a Social Media Marketing Volunteer
Everyday Wellbeing is seeking a creative, motivated, and reliable Social Media Marketing Volunteer or Intern to manage and grow our social media presence. This role is ideal for a retiree or student seeking volunteer hours, marketing experience, or an unpaid internship opportunity in communications, digital media, or nonprofit leadership.
The ideal candidate is passionate about content creation, familiar with current social media trends, and comfortable attending events to capture live content.
Send inquiries and statements of interest to info@everydaywellbeing.org
Everyday Wellbeing Participant Liability Waiver
It’s likely you’ve seen this before and been asked to sign something similar in the past. A liability waiver is a standard safety and legal procedure that outlines the inherent risks involved in participation in an activity. As a growing organization, we need to follow the customary precautions to protect our participants, teachers, volunteers, and board members.
Please take a few minutes to click the link below, or scan the QR code to read and complete our Participant Liability Waiver. Regular daily or weekly participants will be asked to update their waivers annually. Thank you!
The page will open to a big HELLO! Feel free to use or ignore the Chatbot. To complete the form, simply slide the button to the FORM at the top of the page.
Coming Soon!
Yoga Dance: Join Diana for a playful launch into spring on Friday, March 20th
Online Offerings
One of the many delights of an in-person daily yoga practice is the growing community connection and engagement among participants. The hum of chatter before and after class is literally food for the soul. Still there are times when you might not want to venture out. See our website for many online options for yoga, meditation, pain relief, and mindfulness.
A Note about Weather-Related Cancellations
In the event of a weather-related cancellation, updates will be posted on the banner at everydaywellbeing.org one hour before start time. Please check back regularly and refresh your browser for the most up-to-date information.
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