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Classes at Latin Fever Dance Studio

Friday, March 2nd, 2012

Here’s what’s happening at Latin Fever Dance Studio. For more information or to register, call the studio or stop in.

Karate Program
Tuesdays & Thursdays, Beginners, 5-6pm
Tuesdays, Advanced, 6-7pm
Saturdays, Advanced, 11am-12pm

Beginners Ballet: Saturdays, Ages 3-4, 10-10:45am
Ballet/Tap Combo: Saturdays Ages 5-8, 1:45-3:15pm
Beginners Ballet: Mondays Ages 3-4, 5-5:45pm

Latin Fever Dance Studio
1609 Cortelyou Road
718-693-2488
latinfeveron2@yahoo.com

- Mary

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Me & My Grown-Up Yoga at Honeydew Drop Play House on Saturdays in March

Thursday, March 1st, 2012

Starting this Saturday from 10:30-11:30am, Honeydew Drop Play House is hosting a weekend activity session that integrates the arts, creative learning, physical activity, and positive group interactions.

The program is for children ages 2 through 5 and their grown-up caregivers. The cost is $20 drop-in for one adult and one child, $8 for additional adult/child.

Honeydew Play House
1113 Church Ave, between Westminster and Stratford
For more information, contact honeydewplaydates@gmail.com.

- Mary

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Diabetes Prevention Program at Flatbush Y

Thursday, March 1st, 2012

The Flatbush YMCA will be starting a 16-week diabetes prevention workshop at the end of March. For more information contact the branch at 718-469-8100.

- Mary

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New Springboard and Arc Classes at Pilates on Rugby

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

Pilates on Rugby now offers springboard classes, which Martina says are “fun, energizing and a great whole body work out!” There’s also an intro special: three classes, $36/mat (regularly $48), $54/springboard (regularly $66), only for those classes that have space, see those marked ** below.

New Cycle 2/27-4/07/2012 (join any time)

MONDAY
*8:30am Advanced/Intermediate, Meaghan
**9:30am Stability, Meghan
**7:15pm Springboard, Amber

TUESDAY
*9:30am Moms&Tots, Martina

WEDNESDAY
*6:30am Early Bird, mixed levels, Martina
8:30am Springboard, Martina- sorry FULL!
**9:30am Springboard, Martina
**10:30am Postpartum, bring the baby!, Martina
*7:15pm Mixed Levels, Martina

FRIDAY
8:30am Mixed Levels, Martina, sorry FULL! – however if you have an interest in this time please let Martina know, class may be split up into two: 8am & 9am.
*10am Back class, Martina
11am Moms and Tots, currently on hold!

SATURDAY
**8am Springboard, Martina or Amber
**9am Prenatal, Martina or Amber

** classes have space
* classes are almost full

Private session by appointment. Please see the website for all other prices. For more information call 917-703-6500 or email pilatesonrugby@gmail.com.

- Mary

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Celebrate Dominican Independence at Latin Fever Dance Studio This Sunday

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

Learn to dance the Bachata at Latin Fever Dance Studio this Sunday, February 26. The workshop celebrating Dominican independence starts at 5pm, and the after-party begins immediately after at 6:30pm.

- Mary

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Valentine’s Day Special at Midwood Martial Arts

Sunday, February 12th, 2012

Bring your valentine (your sweetie, your best buddy, or your favorite relative) to Midwood Martial Arts & Family Fitness Center for class with you on Tuesday, February 14 for Valentine’s Day and only pay for one of you. Alfred and Alison send this message:

From Conditioning Camp at 6am til Open yoga at 8pm this is our Valentine’s Day gift to you.

Here are the classes that are included:

6-7am Conditioning Camp for adults and teens
7-8am Kickboxing (adults/teens)
3:45-4:30pm Little Gymnasts (age 3-5) Yes, this offer is for children too!
4:30-5:15pm Big Gymnasts Beginners (age 6-12)
5:15-6:15pm Big Gymnasts Advanced (age 6-12 can do a cartwheel)
6:15-7pm Open Karate for Kids (age 6-12)
7-8pm Zumba Suave (for women only please)
8-9:15pm Open Yoga for adults and teens

Of course, Harriet’s StoryTime at 10:15 and 11:15am (suggested donation is $1 per child but no one is turned away) and the 10 week session of PlayTime from 1-3pm will meet as usual.

A Happy Valentine’s Day to all our friends, neighbors and loyal students!

Midwood Martial Arts & Family Fitness Center
1302 Avenue H at Argyle
718-258-KICK

- Mary

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Compost for Brooklyn and Salud Present Herbs for Health Workshop This Saturday

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

Make some herbal remedies at a workshop this Saturday, February 11 at 2pm at Salud with Compost for Brooklyn.

- Mary

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Couples/Partners Yoga at Namaste Yoga this Sunday to Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Monday, February 6th, 2012

Namaste Yoga is offering couples and partners yoga to celebrate Valentine’s Day:

Bring your husband, fiancee, boyfriend, best friend, neighbor aunt, dad, grandma etc….REGISTER ASAP only SPACE for (10) couples (20)pp.
Only a few spots left, call ASAP.

Space is limited. The cost $50 per couple/$25 per person, which includes a gift bag with two champagne glasses, champagne, and organic chocolate covered strawberries after class.

Namaste Yoga of Kensington
482 Coney Island Avenue, 2nd Floor
347-533-6226 or 6227, Info@mynamasteyoga.com

- Mary

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Presidents’ Week Tennis Program at Prospect Park

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

Got the week off and want to improve your game, locally? The Prospect Park Tennis Center at the Parade Ground is hosting a Presidents’ Week Tennis Program from Monday, February 20 through Friday, February 24, 1-4pm. The cost is $350 per week or $80 per day, with proceeds going toward the ongoing maintenance of the Tennis Center.

Adult and junior players can sign up, but it must be done in advance. To register, return this PDF registration form to the Tennis Center, or call 718-436-2500.

- Mary

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Two Workshops for Kids at Latin Fever on Sunday

Thursday, January 26th, 2012

There are two dance workshops for kids on Sunday, January 29 at Latin Fever Dance Studio on Corelyou Road. The flyer above describes the hip hop workshop for ages 9-17 which will run from 2-3:30pm. Prior to that class, there will be a ballet/hip hop workshop for the younger set, ages 3-5, taught by Jazmin Salley. For more information, call 718-693-2488.

- Mary

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Do the Hustle at Latin Fever Dance Studio

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

Since you’ll have the song stuck in your head until Saturday now anyway, may as well learn how exactly you do the hustle at Latin Fever Dance Studio on January 28. Call 718-693-2488 for more info.

- Mary

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Groupon for Kickboxing at Urban Martial Arts

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

Urban Martial Arts recently added iLoveKickboxing.com classes to its roster, and it’s apparently quite the workout–L Magazine called it one of the top 10 workouts for people who hate workouts, saying the classes “are never boring, and the various drills are short enough to be bearable… the whole thing is over before you know it.”

If you’re interesting in trying the fast-paced class, there’s a Groupon deal going on through Wednesday. From Urban Martial Arts’ Carmen Sognonvi:

You can get 4 or 10 Kickboxing Classes with 40-Minute Personal-Training Session and Pair of Boxing Gloves for either $30 or $50 – which means you’re saving up to 74% off!

The class is a ton of fun, and a great way to get working on those new year’s resolutions without it feeling like a chore.

Urban Martial Arts
965 Coney Island Avenue between Newkirk and Webster
718-287-5500

- Mary

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Pre-Teen Bash at Latin Fever

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

Latin Fever Dance Studio is hosting a Pre-Teen Bash this Saturday, January 21, from 5-7pm for kids ages 7-12. For more information, call 718-693-2488.

- Mary

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Five Boro Bike Tour Registration Lottery Opens Tomorrow

Monday, January 16th, 2012

Registration for this year’s TD Five Boro Bike Tour, the 40-mile loop through the city, will be done through a lottery system for the first time. Race organizers hope this will make the ability to participate more fair for everyone who’s interested.

However, if you don’t want to leave it up to chance, you can register as a VIP for $300 (which gets you breakfast, lunch, a priority start time, and more), or sign up to ride for one of 40 charities (you have to raise at least $750).

You can enter the lottery at any point starting tomorrow, January 17 at 10am through and February 7 at 5pm, and you’ll have to pay a nonrefundable $6 lottery registration fee.

The 2012 tour will take place on Sunday, May 6.

- Mary

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Latin Fever New Year’s Celebration Social

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

Latin Fever Dance Studio is hosting a celebration this Saturday, January 14. Start dancing more in 2012 with music by DJ Paul Sabor, a performance by Latin Reflections, along with food and free sangria. The celebration begins at 8pm, and costs $10.

- Mary

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Namaste Yoga Winter Classes

Thursday, January 5th, 2012

Since the majority of you said you’d be starting something positive as part of your New Year’s resolution, here is another nearby option for fitness classes in the new year. Wilhyn from Namaste Yoga of Kensington sends this info about new winter classes starting this weekend:

We have a new beginners/gentle yoga series starting this coming Sunday, January 8 with the wonderful Amanda from 3-4:15pm. The series runs 8 weeks at a time for only $130. The gentle class will run from January thru June and yogis may continue on thru the end of June.

Saturday afternoon beginners Belly Dance Class 1:15-2:15pm. Join us and learn the art of world/belly dance moms and daughters welcomed. Pay only $15 a class per person or save and share/purchase a class card per family.

Personal Training for those in need of one on one bootcamp workouts. We work within all types of budgets and teach you the ins and outs of eating right and keeping the weight off permanently.

Namaste Yoga of Kensington
482 Coney Island Ave at Church Ave
347-533-6226

- Mary

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New Cycle Begins Next Week at Pilates on Rugby

Wednesday, January 4th, 2012

Martina Nevermann from Pilates on Rugby sends word on a new instructor and a new cycle, which includes New Year’s specials:

Pilates on Rugby is happy to introduce our new instructor to community, Meghan Frederick. She earned her certification from Ellie Herman and besides teaching Pilates is a professional dancer and dance instructor. She combines modern dance imagery, body work, and Pilates, her classes are calming yet challenging, varied yet consistently strengthening.

NEW CYCLE STARTS Monday, January 9
(you can join any time)

Monday
8:30am Intermediate/Advanced- Meghan
9:30am ‘Stability’, injury recovery (or Ball class- depending on demand!)- Meghan. If you are interested in this class, please indicate which of the two (ball or stability) you would prefer.

Tuesday
6:30am Intermediate/Advanced- Martina (might move to Wednesday)
9:30am Mom and Tots- Martina

Wednesday
8:30am Ball- max 4 people- sign up now! Martina
9:30am Mixed level- Martina
10:30am Postpartum, pre-crawlers- Martina
7:15pm Mixed level- Martina

Friday
8:30am Intermediate/Advanced- Martina
10:00am Back class- Martina

Saturday
9:00 Prenatal- Martina, this class starts 1/14/12

INTRO SPECIALS:
1 private and 3 mat classes for $100 (reg. $114)
2 privates and 4 mat classes for $170 (reg. $192)
3 privates $150 (reg. $180)
3 mat classes $42 (reg. $54)
45 min special: 45min/$45

Please see the website for all other prices. For more information call 917-703-6500 or email pilatesonrugby@gmail.com.

- Mary

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City Giving Away Nicotine Gum to Help Light Smokers Kick the Habit

Thursday, December 29th, 2011

For those who only smoke “a little bit,” the New York City Health Department wants you to know it’s still deadly. And since the new year is a time for resolutions, they want to help you kick the habit.

The Health Department will offer nicotine gum to eligible smokers who smoke fewer than 10 cigarettes per day to help them quit through 311 and online (search nycquits on nyc.gov).

According to the city, light smokers make up 34% of all New York City’s daily smokers. Studies show that, like heavier smokers, light smokers are at an increased risk of smoking-related death and disease, such as heart attack, stroke, aneurysm, and some cancers. Adults who smoke even one to four cigarettes per day have nearly three times the risk for heart disease than that of a non-smoker.

Heavier smokers who are interested in nicotine replacement therapy can still call 311 or 1-866-NYQUITS year-round for help with quitting.

- Mary

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January Classes at Latin Fever

Wednesday, December 28th, 2011

There’s still time to sign kids up for classes that begin in January at Latin Fever Dance Studio. For more information or to register, call 718-693-2488.

- Mary

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January Workshop at Sacred Vibes

Tuesday, December 27th, 2011

Sarced Vibes has a good, local option for fulfilling some New Year’s resolutions with its popular Herbal Cleanse and Detox workshop. They only offer the class once a year, so if you’ve ever thought about taking it, now’s the time.

Herbal Cleanse and Detox
A three-week series with herbalist Karen Rose
Get a Jump Start on Good Health! This 3-week class will focus on herbs that support the body’s natural ability to cleanse itself. Participants will discover herbs to support the kidneys, liver, lymph, and the colon, as well as topical aromatherapy treatments for detoxifying through the skin. Classes include tasting and creation of herbal remedies with hands-on experience. Participants will earn a certificate at the completion of all 3 classes.

Herbal Cleanse and Detox Workshop
Wednesdays, January 11-25, 6-8pm
Pre-paid registration required, email sacredvibeshealing@gmail.com
$175 for all 3 weeks
Sacred Vibes, 376 Argyle Road

- Mary

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Registration for Flatbush Y Kids Programs Begins Monday

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

The first winter session of youth programs at the Flatbush YMCA begins in January, and registration opens this Monday, December 19. For more information, call 718-469-8100 or email aguildford@ymcanyc.org.

Has anyone had any experience with the kids programs there? Anything your kids have liked that you’d recommend?

- Mary

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Teen Bash at Latin Fever Dance Studio

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

Teens are invited to dance, sing, and read their poetry at a fundraiser this Saturday, December 17 from 7-11pm at Latin Dance Fever Studio.

- Mary

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Beatles Yoga at Midwood Martial Arts

Monday, December 12th, 2011

Once this crazy month of holidays, visiting family, and limitless snacking is over, ease back into exercise and relaxation with a little Beatles yoga at Midwood Martial Arts & Family Fitness Center:

Join MacKenzie Pause for an invigorating yoga practice to the music of the Beatles.
All levels welcomed. Adults, teens and mature older children.
Sunday, Jan 8th from 6-7:15pm
$16 ($14 for students and seniors) or use your MMA & FFC class package.
RSVP to reserve your space.

All you need is love….

Midwood Martial Arts & Family Fitness Center
1302 Avenue H at Argyle
718-258-KICK

- Mary

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Jingle Bell Jog in Prospect Park This Saturday

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

Grab your Santa hats and running shoes! There’s still time to register for the annual Jingle Bell Jog, a four-mile race around Prospect Park organized by the New York Road Runners.

Proceeds benefit NYRR’s Youth Programs, and the entry fee includes a long-sleeve tech shirt, bells for your shoes, and post-run seasonal snacks and beverages. They’ve even put together a list of holiday songs that you might want to turn into the soundtrack for your run.

Jingle Bell Jog
Saturday, December 10, 9am
Prospect Park, starts on Center Drive

- Mary

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Limber Up for Literacy at the Kensington Library

Friday, December 2nd, 2011

Limber Up For Literacy has become a popular regular event at the Kensington Library, and it continues on the next two Fridays in December. Children 5 and under are welcome to join in some yoga and story-telling at 10:15am in the second floor children’s reading room.

Kensington Library
410 Ditmas Ave. between East 4th & East 5th St.
718-435-9431

- Mary

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