GENTLE MOVEMENT FITNESS PROGRAM AT WINDSOR TERRACE LIBRARY (FREE)

 

 

"Fitness with Akwesi"

Fridays through the end of May

1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 

Akwesi Asante leads an hour-long fitness program at the Windsor Terrace Library on Fridays from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. through the end of May.

 

The program incorporates chair yoga, standing exercises, and other gentle movement practices. Most of the exercises are done while seated in a chair. All levels are welcome.

 

Akwesi Asante has served in the health and wellness community for more than thirty years and has worked with seniors since 1992, teaching them movement and exercise.

 

He has also worked as a professional performance artist as an actor, dancer, acrobat/stuntman, musician, circus arts performer, and martial artist.

 

He has served as a consultant for Catholic Charities, Services for the Aging, and Arthritis Foundation.

 

Several weeks' worth of events at the Windsor Terrace Library are listed on its website at https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/windsor-terrace. 

Location 

Windsor Terrace Library Meeting Room

160 E. 5th Street
corner of Fort Hamilton Parkway
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn
(718) 686-9707

https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/windsor-terrace 

FITNESS PROGRAM AT WINDSOR TERRACE LIBRARY (FREE)

 

 

"Fitness with Akwesi"

Friday, September 19th

1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 

Akwesi Asante will lead an hour-long fitness program at the Windsor Terrace Library on Friday, September 19th, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The program incorporates chair yoga, standing exercises, and other gentle movement practices. Most of the exercises are done while seated in a chair.

 

Akwesi Asante has served in the health and wellness community for more than thirty years and has worked with seniors since 1992, teaching them movement and exercise.

 

He has also worked as a professional performance artist as an actor, dancer, acrobat/stuntman, musician, circus arts performer, and martial artist.

 

He has served as a consultant for Catholic Charities, Services for the Aging, and Arthritis Foundation.

 

Several weeks' worth of events at the Windsor Terrace Library are listed on its website at https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/windsor-terrace. 

Location 

Windsor Terrace Library Meeting Room

160 E. 5th Street
corner of Fort Hamilton Parkway
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn
(718) 686-9707

https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/windsor-terrace 

SIT & BE FIT FOR OLDER ADULTS (FREE)

Update: The June 20th listing no longer appears on the library's calendar.

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Sit & Be Fit

Fridays, 11:00 a.m. to noon

 

Improve your mood, flexibility, and mobility at "Sit & Be Fit" on Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to noon.

 

The free chair exercise class for older adults provides a mix of flexibility and strength training.

 

From Brooklyn Public Library: 

Seated exercise may offer

• lower risk of some health conditions like stroke, heart disease, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes,
• better bone health,
• improved quality of life,
• lower risk of dementia,
• reduced risk of depression,
• improved energy levels,
• enhanced flexibility,
• better posture.

The library's calendar lists a few weeks' worth of events at a time. It lists this class on June 6th, 13th, and 20th. Check it at a later date to see if the class continues to be offered after June 20th.

Location

Cortelyou Library Meeting Room

1305 Cortelyou Road

between Argyle and Rugby roads

Ditmas Park, Brooklyn

(718) 693-7763 

https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/cortelyou 

https://www.facebook.com/cortelyoulibrary/

 

FREE WEEKLY FITNESS PROGRAM AT WINDSOR TERRACE LIBRARY

 

"Fitness with Akwesi"

Fridays, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 

Akwesi Asante leads an hour-long fitness program at the Windsor Terrace Library on Fridays from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The program incorporates chair yoga, standing exercises, and other gentle movement practices. Most of the exercises are done while seated in a chair.

 

Akwesi Asante has served in the health and wellness community for more than thirty years and has worked with seniors since 1992, teaching them movement and exercise.

 

He has also worked as a professional performance artist as an actor, dancer, acrobat/stuntman, musician, circus arts performer, and martial artist.

 

He has served as a consultant for Catholic Charities, Services for the Aging, and Arthritis Foundation.

Location 

Windsor Terrace Library

160 E. 5th Street
corner of Fort Hamilton Parkway
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn
(718) 686-9707

https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/windsor-terrace 

 

"FITNESS WITH AKWESI": FITNESS FOR OLDER ADULTS (FREE)

 

"Fitness with Akwesi"

Wednesdays, May 24th and 31st,

June 7th and 14th,

1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 

"Fitness with Akwesi" is a free four-week program for older adults that will incorporate chair yoga, standing exercises, and other gentle movement practices, under the able guidance of Akwesi Asante.

 

Akwesi has served in the health and wellness community for thirty years and has worked with seniors since 1992, teaching them movement and exercise.

 

He has also worked as a professional performance artist as an actor, dancer, acrobat/stuntman, musician, circus arts performer, and martial artist.

 

Akwesi has served as a consultant for Catholic Charities, Services for the Aging, and Arthritis Foundation.

 

Location

Windsor Terrace Library

160 E. 5th Street

corner of Fort Hamilton Parkway

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

(718) 686-9707

https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/windsor-terrace 

FREE SELF-DEFENSE AND DE-ESCALATION WORKSHOP

            Self-Defense and De-escalation Workshop with Pop Gym
                      Monday, July 22nd, 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Pop Gym will lead a free self-defense and de-escalation workshop at the Kensington Library on Monday, July 22nd, from 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Learn introductory self-defense skills that will keep you feeling safe and promote a dialogue of understanding.

Learn tips and techniques on how to de-escalate a situation for yourself and for others, meaning how to safely intervene when someone is being harassed.

All ages are welcome to participate in the workshop.

Wear clothing that's comfortable to stretch and sweat in.

Pop Gym offers free workshops in New York City on topics including self-defense, fitness, safe spaces, body positivity, and more. Pop Gym believes that everyone should have access to skills that are necessary for their safety and well-being.

This program is sponsored by Change Agents, a Brooklyn Public Library initiative modeling empathy, inclusiveness, mutual respect, and understanding for the benefit of New York City youth.

Location
Kensington Library
4207 18th Avenue
between E. 2nd and E. 3rd streets
Kensington, Brooklyn
(718) 436-0545
https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/kensington  

SIDEWALK SALE, SING-ALONG, QIGONG, AND ART SHOW AT THE COMMUNITY GARDEN, OCTOBER 20TH AND 21ST

Sidewalk Sale, Sing-along, Qigong, and Art Show

Saturday, October 20th, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 21st, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

An Invitation from the East Fourth Street Community Garden

This weekend, come on out for our Fabulous Fall Flea! We'll have books, clothing (for adults AND kids), housewares, toys, and knickknacks. Pumpkins and baked goods too! Our hours are:

Saturday, Oct 20th, 9AM to 2PM
Sunday, Oct 21st, 10AM to 1PM

All flea market proceeds fund expenses and programs at the garden, which is tended and operated by volunteers.

After you browse our sidewalk sale, come inside the gates for the following FREE events:

At 10:30AM Saturday, enjoy a singalong class led by Joanne Riel, whose musical play will encourage children and their families to explore expression, creativity, and learning through music and movement. Joanne will sing some children’s favorites, multicultural music, as well as songs from her CD, Flying Teapot.

On Sunday at 10AM, chill out with some gentle qigong. Its simple sequence of flowing movements, breathing techniques, self-massage, and guided meditation will help promote feelings of balance, relaxation, and renewal. Our practice will be led by Marisa Carroll, Certified Healer-Within Qigong Practice Leader, The Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi.

And don't forget to spend a few minutes taking in the garden’s third annual art show, "Jewel Box," featuring works by Eric Boucourt, Deborah Morris, and Tom Brown. Come enjoy a delightful fall weekend with your neighbors and a trove of artworks to uncover along our lovely shade garden path.

The East Fourth Street Community Garden, located between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue, has served the neighborhoods of Windsor Terrace and Kensington for 40 years.

All events at the garden are FREE; check our upcoming events at eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com or on our Facebook page.

Best,
Lisa Guernsey
Head of Special Events

FREE YOGA CLASSES AT AVENUE C PLAZA ON MCDONALD AVENUE

Free Yoga Classes

Mondays, July 9th through August 13th, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Free outdoor yoga classes will be offered at Avenue C Plaza for teenagers through seniors. No previous yoga experience is necessary to participate in them.

Classes will be held on Mondays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on July 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th and on August 6th and 13th.

Enough mats to accommodate twenty-five people will be available at no cost. Reserve a mat by sending an e-mail to avecplazabk @ gmail.com. Participants are welcome to bring their own mats.

Avenue C Plaza is the cement triangle located on the eastern side of McDonald Avenue where it intersects with Avenue C.

A grant from Citizens Committee for New York City has made the free yoga classes possible, with help from Arts & Democracy and Bend & Bloom Yoga.

The Kensington Stewards, managers of Avenue C Plaza and Kensington Plaza, will produce the event.

PARADE GROUND RENOVATIONS WILL INCLUDE ADULT FITNESS AREA

 
Prospect Park Alliance--the non-profit organization that sustains the Park--reports that through the support of New York City Councilmember Mathieu Eugene, it is undertaking a $750,000 renovation of the Prospect Park Parade Ground to

• construct an adult fitness area,
• add a cooling misting line along the heavily-used soccer fields,
• fix drainage problems at Field 7,
• reconstruct the volleyball court, and
• add shade trees and new seating.

The adult fitness area will contain twelve types of fitness equipment, including accessible equipment, an open area for group classes, and custom concrete "step-up" blocks.

The misting line will be installed along Fields 10 and 11. Set on timers, it will provide a cooling screen of mist when the artificial turf fields are at their busiest and hottest. No water will collect on the ground--the mist will evaporate to cool the air.


The projected completion date is March 2019.

On Friday, April 13th, at 10:30 a.m., join the celebration of the start of construction as ground is broken at Prospect Park Parade Ground. Enter at Parade Place.
 

CHAMPISSAGE AND KV FOOT MASSAGE HOLIDAY SPECIALS

Teri Gorbea is currently offering Champissage (Indian Head Massage) and Kansa Vatki Foot Massage at deeply-discounted rates. The two therapies are natural alternatives that help eliminate stress and tension.

The discounted rate is $30 for each 30-minute session or $55 for both therapies in a one-hour session.

Champissage: While sitting in a chair fully clothed, this technique focuses on the upper back, upper arms, shoulders, neck, head, face, ears, scalp, and energy balancing.

It is beneficial to:

• Eliminate stress and tension,
• Relieve migraine and tension headaches,
• Eyestrain,
• Muscle stiffness and pain,
• Melt away tension in the shoulders, upper back, neck and head,
• Revitalize the scalp,
• Promote healthy hair growth,
• Relieve jaw pain from TMJ,
• Relieve sinus problems, and
• Improve circulation.

Kansa Vatki Foot Massage: This technique requires using a 3-metal bowl and ghee (clarified butter) to work on the feet and lower legs. By incorporating Kansa Vatki movements, a soothing session helps to draw out excess heat, leaving the entire body cool, refreshed, and relaxed. This treatment is good for everyone and ideal for all those who spend long hours on their feet.

Some of the many benefits:

• Relaxes tired feet,
• Improves blood and lymphatic circulation,
• Enhances lower limb mobility,,
• Restores energy
• Promotes sound sleep, and
• Relieves eyestrain from prolonged computer use.

Call or e-mail Teri to schedule your time of rejuvenation and enjoy discount savings. Gift certificates are available as holiday gifts.

Teri Gorbea
(917) 478-7589
tagorbea@earthlink.net

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NEW CLASSES AT NAMASTE YOGA

Namaste Yoga of Kensington has introduced MORE new classes!

Yoga classes for Mommy/Daddy/Grandparent/Caregiver and Infant/Baby/Toddler are held on Tuesdays from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Zumba classes (aerobic fitness) are held on Saturdays from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

See the full schedule of Namaste's classes at http://www.mynamasteyoga.com/schedule.html.

Special for New Customers
Buy 4 classes and get 1 FREE! The offer expires 14 days after purchase.

Namaste Yoga of Kensington
482 Coney Island Avenue, 2nd floor (The main entrance is on Church Avenue. Walk up the red staircase with the red door, behind the corner pizzeria and next to the car wash service center.
(347) 533-6226 or (347) 533-6227
http://www.mynamasteyoga.com

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