We’ve got something really different and fun lined up for our September Jump Up. On Tuesday, September 14th, we will gather at Inspiration Studios in Valley Junction. This is a new business in the area and they offer a wide variety to cater to just about everyone’s interests – photography, yoga, tai chi, jewelry making with gemstones, and items by other local artists including pottery, jewelry, photography and more. Tracy and Mike are great people and we look forward to spending time with them.
So, how does this translate into a Jump Up? Read on for details.
· 5:30 – 6:00 we’ll gather for a “social” time. This will give everyone an opportunity to look around the place. Feel free to bring coolers and munchies if you like.
· 6:00 – 6:30 we’ll do yoga/meditation starting with Tai Chi warm up exercises called Qi Gong. Qi Gong is very nice, slow gentle breathing with arm movements.
· We’ll have Mike (a professional photographer) give us tips on how to take better photos. Bring your camera, either digital or 35mm, and let Mike show you how to really use it! Mike teaches classes on this so it’s great that we get that for free!
· Tracy also holds jewelry making groups so she will tell us a bit about the history of the use of gemstones for healing and nurturing, which goes back to ancient cultures. We’ll learn about a few of the stones that are thought to be powerful. You can pick up info on jewelry making while there.
· Basically, we’ll get a good overview of what they do in the studio, from yoga and Tai Chi to photography. We’ll also meet a handful of artists and craftpersons who have items in the studio.
But wait – there’s more! We’ll have some giveaways for you! How about 1) a free 5-session pass for yoga; 2) a bracelet or pendant; or 3) one of Mike’s 5x7 matted floral prints. And if you bring a guest, you’ll receive 20% off of any of Mike’s prints or Tracy’s jewelry, or some free yoga classes.
This is a great opportunity for us to try some new things, check out an interesting new business in town, and enjoy a Jump Up that will be very inexpensive for the group. BYOB if you like, as well as munchies, and we’ll see you there! Afterwards some of the group may just stop over at the Tavern. You never know!
Make sure you register so that we know how many to expect. Even if you can’t be there right at 5:30, come on out when you can.