October 27, 2005
ThanksGIVING News
I confess. I am in a bit of a panic. You may not
yet know this about me but I am a bit of a control freak and I am not feeling
one bit in control. I wrote a novel that I am not sure will sell. I have started
another, just in case (and to keep me from thinking too much and panicking). I
am trying to figure out how to fund future True Body programs so that more teen
girls can take part in this important work to honor their bodies and raise their
voices. These are good things; I'm not complaining about the work itself. There
is just a lot of uncertainty for me right now.
Then there is our uncertain world: hurricanes,
earthquakes, floods, and the rising costs of just about everything. And then our
children (yes, you, Nick Sharp) with sensible, earnest questions about how to
make good decisions for the future (I am not going to lie to you, dear. I have
no bloody idea. I have been winging it now for 44 years.)
Post-Katrina, I wrote about my cure-all, feel-good plan: breathe, move,
give. And thanks to all of you, we did a lot of all of the above at Pendleton
Pilates. Through your donations, Brian Magnarini made several trips to Matthew
25 to drop off supplies that went directly to the Gulf Region.
But I'm thinking that to right this ship of mine,
I need to move, breathe and give some more. Maybe we all do. How steady does
your boat feel these days?
Since Thanksgiving and the holidays are
fast-approaching, here is the plan. It
has a few parts to it, so I'll break it down.
1. I will be teaching two free classes on
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday 11/24, to say thanks to all of you for helping
Pendleton Pilates be a place of stable support for so many people. My mother,
Sheila, and Sarah Eastlake also wish to give thanks to you by teaching a free
class that day. Classes are available on a first come, first served basis. The
classes will be held at the downtown studio and we'll drag an extra reformer in
so we can fit up to seven people in each class. Call Shannon at 513-478-3232 to
sign up!
9:00 am - Work Out With
Sheila
10 am - Class with Sarah
11 am - Ball Class with Stacy
12 pm - Class with
Stacy
2. From Wednesday November 23, through Wednesday, December 14th, I will be
teaching a master Reformer class at the Downtown Studio at 7 pm. All clients are
welcome and the cost is the same as your regular classes. I look forward to
working with you and sharing some new ideas and old favorites of mine.
3. Now it's your turn!
We want to keep our community growing and you are our best advocates for
the work we do. So between now and December 31, 2005, all active clients (at
least six classes over a six-week period) are entitled to receive a Pendleton
Gift Certificate for you to give to a friend or colleague; anyone who is not
currently a client at Pendleton Pilates. The certificate will entitle the bearer
to either an Initial Consultation Intensive (2 1/2 hour workshop-style
introduction to the Reformer work) or two free Mat, Ball and/or Yoga classes.
Their certificate is good through March 31, 2006.
So if you need to get your own active status re-activated, you've got time.
Shannon can tell you if you need to schedule more classes to be able to receive
a gift certificate to give to a friend. This way you will be breathing, moving
AND giving the gift of Pilates to someone who might not be able to make the
initial investment but you just know will love the work.
We've got more Holiday gift ideas coming (think t-shirts (coming soon!),
True Body books, additional gift certificates at 20% discount to Pendleton
clients, and more). So plan on doing all your shopping with us!
--
Whew. I feel better already.
Breathe, move, give.
Tell the truth.
Teach.
These are the things I do know. Thanks for reminding me. Now I need to go
call my son.
Stacy Sims
This is the hardest time of year to
stick with our fitness, diet and wellness programs. Join Stacy Sims and guest
Nicole R. Hemmert
RD, LD for a two-hour session from
noon-2 pm on Sunday, December 4th at the downtown studio that will include
simple and effective Pilates exercises you can do at home and on the road,
important nutrition information from Nicole. Nicole completed her undergraduate
studios at Ohio University with a B.S. in Dietetics and
Community Nutrition as well as her B.B.A. in Small Business
Entrepreneurship.
Nicole has specialized in the treatment of eating disorders since 1999, but is
well practiced in the treatment and education of diabetes mellitus, cardiac
complications, renal disease, and obesity and weight reductions. Nicole is an
advisory member to the Ohio University didactic program and active member
of the American Dietetic Association and other professional organizations while
regularly participating in continuing education conferences and workshops. She
is a speaker to community and professional audiences and has presented at the
International Conference of the Academy of Eating
Disorders.
You'll take home information you can use to stay on track over the
holidays while still having fun at your holiday events. And you'll earn two,
free "emergency" classes at Pendleton that you can use when you have over
indulged or under exercised. The class is $50 and is limited to 25 people.
Advance registration and $25 deposit required. Please call Shannon at
513-478-3232 to hold your space in this fun and informative program.
How Are We Doing?
We know that you have many options available to you for fitness. And we
know that it is not a small thing to commit your time and your money to your
workout at Pendleton Pilates. So we are going to work as hard as we can to make
the hour or two a week you spend with us the best thing you do all week long.
To that end, let us know how we are doing. Are you stimulated in your
classes? Does the class schedule work with your schedule? Are we responding to
you quickly?
Please feel free to email us at
info@pendletonpilates.com with your feedback. If you wish to
do so anonymously, we will post "Suggestion" envelopes at each studio.
If you missed our film premiere and/or signing, join us this Friday,
October 28th at InkTank on Main Street at 7 pm for another screening of the True
Body Project documentary and for another fantastic reading by the True Body
teens. And please take a close look at the True Body Project literary journal.
We will soon have copies at both studios. This would be a wonderful holiday gift
for girls and women (and even you sensitive, Pilates men!) Your contributions
($20 for the literary journal) will help us pay for future True Body programs.
Visit
www.truebodyproject.org for more
information.
And coming soon! True Body charms by client Sarah Squeri! Look for a sample
at the studios.
We've Got Parking at Oakley!
Great
news! The new parking lot next to our Oakley
studio is now open. You can park there for free. You can access the lot from
Tracey Dr. (immediately behind the studio) and Madison Rd.. Tracey Dr. and the
recycling center lot are still off limits unless you purchase a decal from the
owner. For further details, please call Studio Manager Shannon (513)478-3232.
More Ball Classes
If you haven't tried a ball class yet, we have more opportunities for you
to give it a try. It is a great workout and it is a lot of fun, not to mention a
really excellent Pilates workout. The ball demands that you work the correct
muscles, helping to focus the mind and balance the body. It is the best priced
"equipment" class you can take! It is $10 per class or $80 for 10 classes. You
can use your pass at our two new off-site classes too. See schedule below:
Please do let us know in advance if you can attend (or have to cancel your
reservation) so we can make sure to have enough space for you.
Tuesdays at 6 pm at the YWCA of Greater Cincinnati located Downtown
Thursdays at 6 pm at our Downtown studio
Sundays at 10 am at our Downtown studio
Class Updates!
We've added more classes (and brought back some old ones) to our Fall 2005
schedule.
Monday 8 am Reformer at Oakley starting 10/31
Tuesday 8 am Reformer at Oakley starting 11/1
Tuesday noon Reformer Downtown
Thursday noon Reformer Downtown
Friday 11 am Mat Class Downtown
Sunday 8 am Reformer at Oakley starting 11/6
Call Studio Manager, Shannon, to reserve your spot (513)478-3232!
The Pilates Mat and Ball Class package now extends to include Traditional
Flow Yoga! Mix it up and receive a total body conditioning with Pilates,yoga
and ball classes.
$80 for 10 classes
$10 walk-in.
A Warm Pendleton Pilates
Welcome To ...
It has been a busy month! Since our last newsletter, 17 new
clients have started with us! We are happy to welcome Maria Motch,
Jennie Murphy, Ann Gutman, Cannon Miller, Lois Arend, Mary Ann Griffin,
Stu Press, Jenny Elma, Rita Hoppert, Alina Chertkoff, Nicolay Walz, Andie
Bernard, Julia Struntz, Caroline Gamba, Brenda Baker, Kristen Crosthwaite, and
Susan Fraley.
Let Us Convert You to An Unlimited
Package!
Nearly 30 of our clients are enjoying the benefit of Unlimited Pilates and
Yoga by signing up for our six-month or year-long Unlimited Package. This
package entitles you to unlimited Group Reformer classes, XXX Reformer classes,
Ball Classes, Mat Classes, and Yoga classes. You can contract with us to
purchase a six-month package for $185 per month or a year package for $160 a
month.
This is a great opportunity to save a little money on your regular Pilates
routine. If you're currently coming at least twice a week, you'd need a minimum
of 8 sessions in your package a month. Our 10 session package is $210 so our
unlimited program is likely a good deal for you. By taking advantage of our
Unlimited Pilates and Yoga package, you'll not only save money on your regular
Reformer sessions, but you'll also be able to attend our Mat classes, Ball
classes, Yoga classes, and XXX Reformer class. For more details, contact
Shannon at 513.478.3232.
Teacher Training - January
What better way to pass the time over the winter than to up your Pilates
dosage and learn to be a Pilates teacher! Think about it --- for your tuition
($2500) you get free Pilates for four months and the ability to continue to take
free Pilates at the studio if you become a Pendleton teacher. And if you teach
even a couple of hours a week for the remainder of the year, coupled with what
you would be paying for Pilates anyway, you will have paid off your investment
in a year.
Please contact Stacy or Shannon for more information. Class is limited to
eight people.
Time Change
It's that time of year again. Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday 10/30
at 2 am. Don't forget to turn back your clock!