Join our Harmeling women’s health therapists on Thursday, October 28th at 6pm in our Gloucester office for tips and tricks to improve movement and strength!
To attend, please RSVP to womenshealth@harmelingpt.com. There is no cost for the class, however we will be taking donations to benefit The Ellie Fund, suggested donation is $10. We can’t wait to see you there!

*Please note, masks are required in all of our offices for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status.

Click here to see a web copy of this email MEANINGFUL MEMBERSHIP While you enjoy your Y today, your Y is creating lasting change for tomorrow. Did you know? While you exercise today… your Y is educating and nurturing children.While you swim laps today…your Y is teaching children with autism to swim.While you shoot hoops today…your Y is providing affordable housing. Thank you for sharing in a commitment to strengthen our community! Learn more about the impact of your Y and your membership.

TRUNK OR TREAT Join us for this FREE Family event! Tuesday, October 26 5:00- 6:30pm Cape Ann YMCA parking lot Trunkers must pre register by contacting Celia Sanfilippo sanfilippoc@northshoreymca.org978-559-3004

MORE PICKLEBALL! NOW join us on Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 10:00 am!

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DROP IN AFTER DROP OFF! Looking for something to do after you drop the kids at school? Join us Monday through Friday for 9:00am and 9:15am classes!! Check the schedule for a full list of classes. Can’t wait to see you there!

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JR. CELTICS IS COMING! Get in the game, learn new skills, and have lots of fun. Sign up today! Register

BLISS BITES CAFE AND NOR’EAST CLEANERS ARE HERE!

A new cafe and a new partnership with Nor’east Cleaners aims to help members with their busy schedules!

Bliss Bites menu offers dine-in and takeout options including smoothies, sandwiches, and paninis, as well as family friendly and affordable snacks and grab-and-go meals. A new barista bar will serve locally roasted Little Wolf Coffee.

Nor’east Cleaners offer the ultimate no-muss-no-fuss way to get your dry cleaning and laundry done. No chasing around to the cleaners to drop off and pick up your clothes, no keeping track of store hours–in fact, no trouble at all. Ask the Welcome Center for details!

YOUR SUPPORT, OUR MISSION While you attend a yoga class, or work out on our fitness floor, the Y is providing critical programs for families in this community. Our children need more than books, pencils, and paper, especially after a year of hybrid learning. Not only did the COVID-19 pandemic impact academic consistency, it continues to affect mental wellness, especially in our youngest students. This year $1.2 million was awarded in scholarships to students in our programs, but the need continues to grow – and that’s where you can help. Will you take your membership to the next level and give children in your community the tools they need to be successful this year? People like you make our mission possible – thank you for your continued support!

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Manage Your Membership

As always, we are here to answer your questions. If you have any questions or need to reactivate your membership, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Membership Sales Director:   Helene Feeley feeleyh@northshoreymca.org

Nia Routine: Trio: The music of Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton and Linda Ronstadt

Finally (PHEW!)  It is done.  I hope it’s worth the wait 🙂

We explore the nine arms of movement in Nia with this routine: Yoga, Tai Chi, Taekwando, Aikido, Jazz, Modern, Interpretive Dance, Alexander Technique and Feldenkrais Movement. Son’t know what some of these movement forms are? Well you will have to come to class to find out!

Here’s a preview of a few of my favorites for you to listen to to get in the mood.

You Don’t Knock, Mr. Sandman and Farther Along

Moving to Heal

Moving to Heal Nia is a slower, less intensive class with less standing and more done in the chair. Great for people with injuries or conditions that make it hard to participate in a classic Nia class. Also good for people getting back into exercise. For more info on Moving to Heal, see the info and videos on my web site or click here

Restorative Yoga

Find some cushions, large books, yoga blocks, blankets, whatever you can use instead of bolsters and blocks.  We make it work.  For more information on Restorative yoga, check out my site, niawithlinda.com.  It is a lovely passive practice that gives the participant relaxation and calm. Who couldn’t use that right now.

So here is how it works.  It will be easier for you if you download the Zoom client for meetings for a desktop or laptop, or the app for phones and tablets.

Click here for the link to download the zoom client or the app

Then click on this link to bring to my website and the list of streaming classes

At my website, niawithlinda.com, you will want to click on the link for the class and time you are trying to join.  Otherwise you will be all alone!

If you have downloaded the client/app, the meeting will open automatically in that interface.

If you have not downloaded the app/client, it should open in a web browser.

You can join early and sit in the waiting room. No magazines but no doctors either.

I’ll leave the audio open till the class starts.  If I leave the audio on, it interferes with my audio and we can’t have that!  I’ll open it back up at the end.  If you need to get my attention, you can raise your hand.  It is an icon in the middle of the bottom of the screen.

If you need any techie help, call me  617-851-2738  or email me at contact@niawithlinda.com

Find a little space in your home and be prepared to move and have fun.

Feel free to share these invitations to classes with anyone who needs it.

Love to all and stay healthy,

Linda Wilkes

Have you previously been a member at MAC Fitness? Are you ready to come back and get back into your routine? If so, now is the time. When do the thoughts of “I’ll be in tomorrow, or next week” stop? START TODAY! Make a difference, break old habits, and try something new that your body and mind will thank you for. Are you looking to be held accountable? Are you looking for motivation? Well, MAC FITNESS Gloucester is the place for you. Give us a call at 978-283-8900 or stop by!

Dr. V had the chance to visit his godson down in Florida this weekend. He dropped off a couple of Harbor Cove Dental- Reflective Trick or Treat Bags. We have a bunch at the front desk, so stop by and get one.

NO Classes on Monday October 11th, Columbus Day

Classes resume on Wednesday October 13th

New Nia Routine: Trio: The music of Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton and Linda Ronstadt

Finally (PHEW!)  It is done.  I hope it’s worth the wait 🙂

I wanted to explore the nine arms of movement in Nia with this routine.  We will move to these great songs by legendary Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton and Linda Ronstadt (my idol).  Each song reflects the movements, or my interpretations, of Yoga, Tai Chi (with some help from Nia student, Amy Shapiro, Taekwando, Aikido, Interpretive Dance, Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais Movement and Jazz.  You may think its weird to put Jazz to this genre but hey it works!!

Here’s a preview of a few of my favorites for you to listen to to get in the mood.

You Don’t Knock, Mr. Sandman and Farther Along

Moving to Heal

Moving to Heal Nia is a slower, less intensive class with less standing and more done in the chair. Great for people with injuries or conditions that make it hard to participate in a classic Nia class. Also good for people getting back into exercise. For more info on Moving to Heal, see the info and videos on my web site or click here

Restorative Yoga

Find some cushions, large books, yoga blocks, blankets, whatever you can use instead of bolsters and blocks.  We make it work.  For more information on Restorative yoga, check out my site, niawithlinda.com.  It is a lovely passive practice that gives the participant relaxation and calm. Who couldn’t use that right now.

So here is how it works.  It will be easier for you if you download the Zoom client for meetings for a desktop or laptop, or the app for phones and tablets.

Click here for the link to download the zoom client or the app

Then click on this link to bring to my website and the list of streaming classes

At my website, niawithlinda.com, you will want to click on the link for the class and time you are trying to join.  Otherwise you will be all alone!

If you have downloaded the client/app, the meeting will open automatically in that interface.

If you have not downloaded the app/client, it should open in a web browser.

You can join early and sit in the waiting room. No magazines but no doctors either.

I’ll leave the audio open till the class starts.  If I leave the audio on, it interferes with my audio and we can’t have that!  I’ll open it back up at the end.  If you need to get my attention, you can raise your hand.  It is an icon in the middle of the bottom of the screen.

If you need any techie help, call me  617-851-2738  or email me at contact@niawithlinda.com

Find a little space in your home and be prepared to move and have fun.

Feel free to share these invitations to classes with anyone who needs it.

Love to all and stay healthy,

Linda Wilkes