Yoga Basics with Janet Lam meets from 8-9 a.m. every Monday. Start the week feeling balanced, flexible and strong. This class includes fundamental yoga poses, and although not specifically a beginner’s class, the movement sequence can easily accommodate students new to yoga or returning to a yoga practice.
Tutu’s House Writers’ Support Group gathers from 10 a.m.-noon each Tuesday. Interested persons are invited to join this group that consists of everything from new writers to published authors. Come prepared to share something you are currently working on in an encouraging place to explore your writing voice and receive constructive feedback or comments if you desire.
Knitting &Knitting Support meets 12:30-3 p.m. every Tuesdays, led by w0ith Gretchen Geisler, a lifetime knitter. This class is for all skill levels ages, 10 to adult. Bring projects, get knitting questions answered and visit with other knitters; stay as long as you can. Beginners will be guided into a suitable project.
Zumba Gold in a chair will be held from 10:30-11 a.m. this Thursday, led by Renée Morinaka, a licensed instructor. This class is for those who have mobility or balance issues, but still love to move and dance. It includes stretching to upbeat music, and activates hand, arm, leg and body movements. Participants will sit during the entire class. Bring water, a towel and wear covered shoes.
Reading Group for Jungian Beginners is a get-together from 10 a.m.-noon every Thursday with Jim Gordon, PhD, a clinical psychologist. The group is reading the writings of Carl G. Jung and participants need to bring their own copy of “Memories, Dreams &Reflections” each week. The book is read out loud, word for word. To inquire further and confirm interest, call Jim at 360-316-9609.
Chair Yoga meets from 9:30-10:30 a.m. every Friday, facilitated by Kit Hill or Rebecca Brewer, both community-minded yoga enthusiasts. This class is for those who need a gentle and slow yoga in a chair practice. The movements are designed to stretch and strengthen the body without standing or lying on a mat. It may include some easy standing poses behind the chair.
Scrabble Meetup gathers from 1:30-4 p.m. every Friday with Annabel Spielman. Word lovers of every age and skill level are encouraged to play this classic game with relaxed rules; dictionary use permitted. It’s a great way to retain and expand vocabulary, spelling, memory and observation skills in a congenial atmosphere.
Our Care, Our Choice is an educational community briefing that will be hosted by members of Compassion &Choices from 4-5:30 p.m. Oct. 23. On Jan. 1, 2019, another end-of-life choice will become available in Hawaii. This law authorizes medical aid in dying, allowing terminally ill, mentally capable adults with six months or less to live to request a doctor’s prescription for medication that they could decide to take in their final days or weeks to end unbearable suffering and die peacefully. The educational presentation will allow attendees to learn the specifics and details about this compassionate end-of-life option.
Words of Wisdom Book Club with Shira Hunt and George Mycroft will meet from 3-4:30 p.m. Oct. 24. The group is taking a journey to uncover the spiritual wisdoms found in “Home with God—in a Life that Never Ends” by Neale Donald Walsch. They are beyond midway through this book at this point, so be sure to read as much as possible to join the group. This is about evolving and spiritually expanding with the utmost integrity.
Tutu’s House is located at 64-1032 Mamalahoa Hwy #305 in Waimea.