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ESSENTRICS GENTLE STRETCH: Mondays, 8:30 a.m. This slow-paced and gentle, age
reversing workout will help to release tight muscles, rebalance joints and restore the entire body.
Regain your flexibility and mobility while slowly building strength and reawakening the power of
your 650 muscles. Designed for men and women of all ages who are new to the technique, would
like a relaxed pace exercise routine, may be less mobile, have atrophy-related stiffness, frozen
shoulder, chronic aches and pains, want to work on improving posture, or haven’t exercised in a
while. All you need is a mat, a hand towel for your neck and an optional strap. Cost is $10, taught
by certified ESSENTRICS Instructor, Elissa Rioux. If you have any questions, please call 207-967-5393 or e-mail
elissarioux@gmail.com. Never tried ESSENTRICS? Come try a free first class! (Mention this at sign up)

DAO YIN SHENG GONG: Wednesdays,10 to 11 a.m. This Stretch and Balance is the most popular and most helpful
class for recovering one’s balance. It utilizes an ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) system of gentle twisting
motions, breath control, stimulation of acupressure points in the body and mental development. These fluid harmonious
movements will improve energy circulation, loosen the joints, tone up and oxygenate muscles and relax the nervous
system. Cost is $8 per lesson, registration not required, pay before class. Contact instructor Richard Curtis
407-923-9310 or www.peacerivertaichi.com

TAI CHI / QIGONG: Fridays, 10 to 11 a.m. The first of November will see a new beginning of taiji and qi gong at PGICA.
Richard will introduce a new form known as 13 Postures, the form is quite easy physically. Emotionally and spiritually
this form is the beginning of recovery in all aspects of our health. No previous experience is needed, just a desire to get
well through slow, purposeful movement and mindfulness. Each class is $12 and students drop in, drop out as they wish.
Registration not required.

TAI CHI DOUBLE FAN FORM PART II: (Not necessary to know Part I) This class will run for 10 weeks
starting Monday, November 6, 10 to 11 a.m. The purpose of the Double Fan Form: 1) enhance the brain
action with Yin Yang movements, 2) improve balance and focus, 3) increase self-esteem, 4) have fun. Tai
Chi is a martial art form that is known as meditation in motion. The slow movements help the practitioner to
increase muscle, joint health, blood circulation, focus, and balance. It is used especially for the more senior
person to improve and maintain good health. More and more Seniors are practicing Tai Chi because it is
easy and fun. The Double Fan form is particularly challenging and satisfying. The focus is on building coordination using
the Yin Yang principles. The form that is being offered at PGICA this November is designed for women only. It is similar
to dancing and makes you feel graceful and pretty. It is not necessary to have any Tai Chi experience, only a desire to
have fun and improve balance and health. The cost is $100 for the 10 weeks plus the cost of the fans. It is limited to 10
students. Contact Mary Cel Curtis at mcurtis.fff@gmail.com or through our website www.peacerivertaichi.com

YOGA: Thursdays, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. This class is taught by Linda Anderson, Yoga Alliance Registered Teacher. The
yoga workout is designed to accommodate a beginner as well as an intermediate student. If you have difficulty getting
down and up on the mat, the class can accommodate you while sitting in a chair. Sessions are $10, registration not
required. You will need a mat and comfortable clothes. Please do not have a heavy breakfast. For further information or
if you have questions, please call Linda Anderson 941-575-3500 or lindakayanderson@aol.com

ZUMBA FIESTA: Every Tuesday and Friday, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Cost is $10 a session, registration not required.
Experience an absolute blast in one exhilarating hour of caloric-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements
meant to engage and captivate for life. Zumba routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms
and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and
international zest into the mix and you've got ZUMBA. Contact Carla with questions at 941-276-1887 or email
carlap29@hotmail.com.

FINANCES AND INVESTING FOR WOMEN: “Introduction to Stocks & Bonds”. Thursday, January 11, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Lew Bennett, CFP, partner at Landsberg Bennett Private Wealth Management will be presenting the first of four of
educational programs designed to help empower women with financial decisions. In this session he will discuss the
differences between stocks and bonds. This is not a sales presentation and no product-specific investments will be
discussed. Free of charge. Register by calling 941-637-1655.

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