It is with sadness and a heavy heart I put the finishing touches on our October newsletter. I sit down to the computer today to double check spelling, to review dates and times, and to make sure all of the links are working properly. However, I find it difficult to focus on these mundane tasks, when we as a country have much greater issues at hand. As if all of the devastation from the hurricanes wasn't enough to test our strength and faith, we now have the tragedy of Las Vegas, and the on-going desire for world peace.
Yet, here is what I know. We must tap into our inner spirit, our strength of character. We must hunker down and stay the course. We must keep spreading love and kindness. We must show compassion to our fellow citizens. We must contribute to the overall wellness of our community and our country through small efforts in our towns, like a grass roots movement. Help a neighbor.
Visit an elderly relative. Volunteer at the local library.
Call an old friend and say, 'Hello, I just called to say I am thinking of you.' These simple gestures are free, they are easy to complete, and they go a long way to building a stronger community. The more tragedies we endure, the stronger and more resolute we must respond with togetherness and with a sense of love, compassion and kindness. So, it is in the spirit of lifting each other up, I ask, 'Help one person at a time, and start with the person nearest you.' We are looking for $500 sponsors for our upcoming MAC tennis tournaments.
If your company is interested in sponsoring, please contact Sandra Mason. Benefits include:. The tournament will be named after your company. Your company logo will be featured on all tournament advertisements (at the MAC, on all printed materials, included in goody bags for participants, etc.). Complimentary entry into the tournament for you and your partner. Indoor court assignments for your team throughout the tournament. Choice of match times nightly (as long as your opponent doesn't have a conflict).
If your company is interested in sponsoring, please contact Sandra Mason. Injuries and health concerns can make a normal yoga class impractical for some participants. A yoga instructor teaching several students at one time cannot focus on individual needs or ensure that the poses will not further injure or strain a particular person. Furthermore, health concerns like pregnancy, diabetes or heart disease may require special alterations to one's yoga practice. When health concerns are a potential issue, it is best to have a private yoga lesson with a properly trained Yoga Therapist. This can aid in working around the problem, avoid further complications, and help to ease pain or lessen the effects of a certain diagnosis.