Special Event: Saturday March 14, 9-10 am

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Yoga with a Twist?

If yoga is not your thing, consider this:  NO MAT WORK!  Surprise, it's QiGong, AKA Chinese Yoga.  The mall is sponsoring this special event to introduce folks to exercise and other health aids available here.  We'll spend the hour going through the stretches that make up the Eight Silk Brocades set.  Each exercise is easy, fun and will leave you feeling great.  Together the set is a sort of moving meditation.  We practice this set often, so if you like it, you can continue practicing with free groups right here in the mall.

Give yourself a Saturday morning treat.  Build strength, flexibility & balance with these slow flowing stretches.  This introduction to Chinese Yoga, or QiGong, is for everyone, every age, every fitness level.  All you’ll need is comfortable clothes and soft supportive shoes for this introductory event.  Bring a friend.  Perhaps you’ll want to make this practice a regular part of your week.

Sad News to Share

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A long time Friend & Leader has gone.  Whether you worked with George or not, if you walk the mall you know him well, because you could not miss him.  George shared his music and modeling with tai chi practitioners 3 days a week at the mall, and that's not all.  George also led Tai Chi at the Oak Park Senior Center, and QiGong on Thursdays here at the mall.  George leaves a hole in many hearts and will be more than remembered.

George "owned" the Penney's court between 9 and 10 every Monday, Wednesday & Friday.  Even flat on his back during his last battle, his heart and concern was right there with his people.  George delivered his music, and orders! to Jenny.  Tai Chi practice will continue with his standards, the 24, 32, 40 and 42.  If you know any of those forms, then George's group has a place for you.  If you want to learn any of those forms, check in with kristen or Judy Hong to get started.  Success comes from practice and you can still rely on George to make that possible.

For friends, funeral services for George will be held at DeYoung Memorial Chapel, 601 N California St, on Wednesday March 18 at 11 am.  Viewing March 14.  Call DeYoung's for more detail: 466-8075.

It’s Shoppers Time

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SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS

Beginning tomorrow, Friday December 13, Weberstown stores will begin opening at 9, so exercise groups will end at 9.

8am to 9am groups will continue to meet -- except December 24 & 25 when all exercisers will TAKE A BREAK.

Regular 8-10am schedule will resume December 27.

STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY.  HAVE A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY SEASON.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

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For a few days around the holiday, we make way for shoppers.

Most days that only means closing up our exercises at 9 am instead of 10 am (which does impact groups starting at 9 am, sorry folks, but only for a short time).  On a few days, because the mall is closed, or mobbed with shoppers, there's no opportunity at all for exercising.

So, enjoy the holiday fully, and we'll work together to work it off as we return to regular exercise hours in 2020.

Holiday Buffet — Monday, November 18

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Please plan to join us for our annual social moment. 

Share a bite to eat (all neat foods please).  Meet some of folks you've been watching or dancing next to.  Groups are encouraged to demo what they're up to so we can all learn what's going on in the different corners of the mall.  Pictures are fun, and please post any you take.  We'll have a sign up near Dillard's for volunteers to help set up and to bring some of the basics (cups, water, etc.).

Let's open the season with fellowship.