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CommentsWellness & Learning Briefs
11 February - 10 March 2010
Staff ReportPublished: February 11, 2010
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Seeking Internship Providers & Host Homes
The Northern Nevada International Center and Sierra Nevada College have been awarded a grant by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs to host 25 South African entrepreneurs (ages 25 to 35) over a two-year period. The first group will arrive in Reno mid-February, and the organizations are seeking both five-week internship providers and home hosts for the visitors. Info: Mary Lewellen, mlewellen@sierranevada.edu, Emily Rhodenbaugh, erhodenbaugh@sierranevada.edu
Study Abroad in Patagonia
Sierra Nevada College is offering a summer study abroad opportunity in Bariloche, Argentina. Students from any college or university, as well as high school students age 15 or older, are eligible to receive college credit for courses taken. Students will co-enroll in South America Snow Sessions, which provides a full camp experience of room and board, transportation, winter sports coaching, and cultural activities. Three session dates are available. Info: Nicole Ferguson, (775) 831-1314 x7404, sierranevada.edu
Local Troops Adopt Troops Through March
The Girl Scouts of Sierra Tahoe are working on their second annual campaign to send their famous cookies to local military serving overseas. Last year, the group sent over 1,000 boxes to the 18 service men and women who registered. If you know of any Truckee-Tahoe service man or woman who will be overseas in the spring of 2010, sign them up through the end of March (cookies will be delivered early April). Info: Bonnie Dodge, bonnie@alpinepower.com, (530) 583-3946
Community Yoga Class
Tuesdays
Tahoe Yoga Institute has introduced a $7 community class, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m., to benefit local charities. The Viniyoga class focuses primarily on the function of asanas, or postures, and is open to all levels. Info: 475 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, (530) 581-1005, tahoeyogainstitute.com
Senior Snowshoeing
Tuesdays
This outing for seniors 55+ meets each week at 10 a.m., weather permitting. A buffet-style lunch follows on the Sierra Nevada College campus. $15.50 fee ($13 for IVGID cardholders) includes snowshoe hike, lunch, and transportation; must reserve by 5 p.m. on the preceding Friday. A $13.50 senior discount rental package is available on Tuesdays through the Village Ski Loft at 800 Tahoe Boulevard. Info: 980 Incline Way, Incline Village, (775) 832-1310, inclinerecreation.com
New Meditation Group
Sundays
Polly Ryan, a local therapist for over 23 years and a student of Lama Tsultrim Allione, teaches this weekly meditation at Awakening (formerly Bikram Yoga Truckee) from 4 to 6 p.m. Info: 10775 Pioneer Trail Road, Unit 105B, Truckee, pollyryanmft@yahoo.com, (530) 587-1978, inneractiontherapy.com
Truckee Zumba Classes
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Dance your way to a fitter self with Dr. Amy Rosen’s new Zumba classes, 10 to 11 a.m., at Revolution Athletics Training Center. Your first class is free! Info: 11430 Deerfield Drive #4B, Truckee, (530) 587-3226, revolutionathleticstahoe.com
Silver Steps Fitness
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Tahoe Forest Hospital offers this year-round program tailored to help seniors increase their physical stamina. Classes are at 7:15 a.m., 8:30 a.m., or 9:30 a.m. at the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department. $150 for 36 classes (12 weeks). Info: 10121 Pine Avenue, Truckee, (530) 582-6266, tfhd.com
Community Blood Drive
Friday Feb. 12
Give the gift of life at the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District blood drive from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Food and beverage provided courtesy of the Hyatt Regency and U-Bake Pizza. Info: 875 Tanager Street, Incline Village, (775) 831-0351 x0, bloodhero.com (use sponsor code “incline” when making an appointment online)
An Introduction to Balance
Friday Feb. 12
Join G. Brian Benson as he facilitates this interactive workshop on opening the doors to true fulfillment through balance. 6:30 p.m. at For Goodness Sake. Info: 10157 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, (530) 550-8981, goodnesssake.org
Tax Preparation Assistance
Saturday Feb. 13
From 12 to 4 p.m. AARP representatives will be on hand at the Incline Village Library to help answer federal income tax questions. Call to book a 45-minute time slot; walk-ins also welcome. Info: 845 Alder Avenue, Incline Village, (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us
Free Readings
Feb. 13 and 28
Rainbow Bridge offers complimentary Lover’s Special Readings (Feb. 13) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Cosmic Crystal Readings (Feb. 28) from 1 to 3 p.m. Info: Village at Squaw Valley, (530) 584-6100, therainbowbridge.com
Happy Hour for Haiti
Feb. 14 to March 10, Sunday through Wednesday
For each half-price glass of wine purchased at the Lone Eagle Grille during its 4 to 6 p.m. lounge happy hour, $1 will be donated to the American Red Cross’ Haiti relief efforts. The Hyatt will then match 100 percent of the donations. Info: 111 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, (775) 886-6899, loneeaglegrille.com
Valentine Partner Yoga & Henna
Sunday Feb. 14
Come with a partner or on your own to get to know someone new at this special 90-minute class, after which you can pamper yourself with a natural henna tattoo (designs start at $5). 4 to 5:30 p.m. $25 per couple, $15 per individual. Info: 6135 Lakeside Drive #121, Reno, (775) 337-2990, yogalokareno.com
The Fundamentals of Yoga
Feb. 17 and 24
Instructor Lynn Gardner leads this four-part series on the basics of yoga at Tahoe Yoga Institute. Session 3 on Feb. 17 focuses on warriors, standing postures, and hip openers, and Session 4 on Feb. 24 explores balancing postures and an intro to twisting and rotation. 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. Preregistration required; $20 per class. Info: 475 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, (530) 581-1005, tahoeyogainstitute.com
Free Heart Health Workshops
Feb. 17 and 24
February is American Heart Month, and Tahoe Forest Hospital offers free Wednesday workshops to help you attain healthy heart goals. The Feb. 17 workshop is titled “Mindful Better Eating: Get to the Weight You Want,” and the Feb. 24 class covers “The How and Why of More: Fiber, Fish, and Soy.” Both are lead by dietitian Betsy Taylor and held in the hospital’s Eskridge Conference Room from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Info: 10121 Pine Avenue, Truckee, (530) 582-6266, tfhd.com
Lifescapes
Friday Feb. 19
Drop-ins are welcome to this guided writing program for seniors who wish to record their memories on paper. 2 to 4 p.m. Info: 845 Alder Avenue, Incline Village, (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us
Senior Saturday
Saturday Feb. 20
Share your morning coffee with Sierra Nevada College’s faculty and other knowledgeable locals as they present bite-size offerings of intellectually stimulating material at the Prim Library. This installment features Robert Laxalt’s “The Basque Hotel,” the first volume in his highly acclaimed Basque-family trilogy, which tells the story of the son of a Basque immigrant and his coming-of-age in Depression-era Carson City. An optional continental breakfast is $3. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Info: 999 Tahoe Boulevard, Incline Village, (775) 832-1310, inclineseniors.com
Basic Web Design
Tuesday Feb. 23
Lake Tahoe On Line hosts this course covering formatting and alignment of content, banners, image placement, and font choices. Students will also get an understanding of how websites work, HTML and CSS, and be able to publish a website. 6 to 8 p.m. Info: 12219 Business Park Drive, Suite 14, Truckee, (530) 582-2080, ltol.com
Intro to Email
Feb. 25 and 27
The Library Coalition of Incline Village offers two-hour computer classes for adults. Sign up at the Incline Village Library at 845 Alder Avenue; classes held at the Lake Tahoe School computer Lab, 955 Tahoe Boulevard, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. (Feb. 25) and 2 to 4 p.m. (Feb. 27). Info: (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us
Full Moon Yoga/Ski
Sunday Feb. 28
From 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Tahoe Cross Country, join local yoga instructor Emily Williams for a 1.5-hour Ashtanga/Iyengar class in the resort’s yurt, followed by a 1-kilometer skate/cross-country ski or snowshoe (Tim Hauserman will be available for skiing tips) to the yellow hut for hot drinks. $20; bring your own gear, preregistration recommended. Info: 925 Country Club Drive, Tahoe City, writeonrex@yahoo.com
Mandala: Discovery of Self Workshop
Sunday Feb. 28
Cindy Hartzell, equine-assisted life coach and animal communicator, is teaching a Mandala workshop on inner harmony at Rainbow Doorways from 1 to 4 p.m. $40, preregistration required. Info: Cindy Hartzell, 8571 North Lake Boulevard, Kings Beach, (530) 386-3639
Awareness Through Movement Workshop
Wednesdays starting March 3
Rainbow Doorways hosts workshops on the Feldenkrais method of movement exploration through the month of March. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Advance registration required; wear comfortable, layered clothing and bring your own mat and two towels. Info: Luis M. Sanchez, 8571 North Lake Boulevard, Kings Beach, (775) 833-3638
Science and Health Book Study Group
Starting Thursday March 4
By popular demand, this weekly study group will cover Mary Baker Eddy’s “Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.” 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Info: 10157 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, (530) 550-8981, goodnesssake.org
Dynamic Anatomy: The Vibrant Spine
Wednesday March 10
This series with Dr. Taylor Donovan includes intensive handouts, live demos on anatomical and living models, and movements to assist you in stretching and strengthening the spotlighted topic. $32 per class, paid 7 days in advance, or $38. Info: 6135 Lakeside Drive #121, Reno, (775) 337-2990, yogalokareno.com
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