Active Neighboring News: The Short Version

[Joan Nelson]

Active Neighboring News

Distributed by Allen Neighborhood Center
Please forward to friends and neighbors!

For Restoration Works, Allen Street Farmers Market, Hunter Park GardenHouse, and other ANC News, check out our website at www.allenneighborhoodcenter.org

January 20, 2012

Dear Friends,

 

This week’s Active Neighboring News is very short, including just a few events coming up real quick.  We’ll be back to our usual over-long version next week.  Enjoy the weekend and think about heading over to the GardenHouse for the events described below.

 

1) Planning Your Gardening Year

Saturday, January 21, 12:30-2pm at the Hunter Park GardenHouse

Did you know that an important part of vegetable gardening happens in the dead of winter?  It’s the very necessary planning and perusing, designing and drawing, dreaming and scheming, all done indoors where its warm and snug! At this workshop, led by Linda Anderson, you will learn when different garden tasks should be done throughout the year, how to decide what to plant, and how to lay out your vegetable garden. There will be time at the workshop for you to dig in and get started on your plans, with access to lots of garden catalogs and books as well as experienced gardeners to answer your questions. Come get a jump on the 2011 gardening year! $5 suggested donation. RSVP with Rita at ri...@allenneighborhoodcenter.org or 517-999-3910

 

2) Gardeners Roundtable

Every Sunday, 12:30-1:30pm at the Hunter Park GardenHouse 

Are you suffering ‘gardener’s withdrawal’?  Missing the smell of green and growing things as you trudge across last year’s back yard vegetable garden, now covered with crunchy snow?  Come join us any (and every) Sunday at the GardenHouse to swap gardening stories, drink in the smell of soil and green plants, share ideas, tips, and occasionally seeds and plants.  Gardeners of any level of experience or skill are invited to wander on over for relaxed and informal conversations, leaf through our seed catalogues, and enjoy a cup of tea.  RSVP with Rita at ri...@allenneighborhoodcenter.org or 517-999-3910. 

 

3) Lead Paint Hazards and Fixes

A Restoration Works Tour and Tutorial

Join State of MI specialist George Williams on Saturday, January 28, from 10-11:30 am to learn how to deal with lead hazards in your home and steps to prevent poisoning.  Meet at ANC for the tutorial, with a tour of 1512 E. Kalamazoo to see the latest improvements.  To RSVP or for information, contact Tom Curtis at to...@allenneighborhoodcenter.org or  999-3924.

 

Good health is contagious;

Catch some on the Eastside!

 

Here’s how:

 

Tai Chi in Hunter Park (preceded by Meditation)

Tai Chi in the Park is taught in the Hunter Park GardenHouse  by Bob Teachout every Saturday morning from 9:30 – 10:30 am., preceded by meditation at 8:45 am. No charge!!

 

Friday Noon Stroll

Also, join us every Friday at noon for a Walk on the Hunter Park Path.  Bring friends, dogs, children, stories and become a part of this Friday noon tradition!

 

Free Community Yoga at Just B Yoga (For All Ages)
Every Wednesday, 6:30pm - 8:00pm,  Just B Yoga Studio (106 Island Avenue)
Free weekly power yoga class for all levels!  Get rid of stress, increase muscle tone, and meet new friends. Yoga mats provided.  For more information, please call  (517) 488-5260  or visit http://justbyoga.com/classes/schedule/ or www.justbyoga.com

Winter Activities Guide
Looking for fun activities for the whole family this winter? Check out the Lansing Parks and Recreation Winter 2012 Activities Guide! Discover special winter events, find open gym/swim times, register for sports (all ages), learn a new culinary skill, and much more!

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Joan Nelson, Director
Allen Neighborhood Center
1619 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48912
517-999-3912