Journey Into the Cold Atlantic

Saturday, March 21, 2020
10:45 AM 11:45 AM

Treetoop Yoga Studio
3A Pond RoadGloucester, MA, 01930United States

Join Sara on a healing journey that begins with movement and breath work and ends with a cold plunge into the Atlantic Ocean of Gloucester. We will discuss the benefits of cold exposure and break through fear and limiting beliefs. You will walk away feeling Empowered, Invigorated and Confident! Take the Plunge!!

Investment: $15

Email hello@happyhealthyhumanity.com to reserve a spot.

You can also sign up with Treetop at https://www.treetopyoga.com/workshops-events

Manchester Historical Museum

Thank you everyone who came out to this wonderful event.  Manchester Historical Museum Community Art Show.

Daylight Savings Time

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Tonight is the night we SPRING FORWARD!

Daylight Savings time begins tonight, Sunday, March 8th at 2:00 AM. This means the time will move forward 1 hour, 2:00 AM will change to 3:00 AM.

This is also a good time to change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors and to make sure they are in working order.

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Gallery Talk Scheduled at Cape Ann Museum

This post is a continuation of yesterday’s regarding the Cape Ann Museum. Now in its third and final month, the special exhibit A Father and Son’s Journey in Paint showcasing the work of Tom and T.M. Nichols is spectacular! It’s worth a special trip to the Museum. A Gallery Talk is scheduled for Saturday March 14 at 9:30 am about the works of these two artists. Contact the museum for reservations at CapeAnnMuseum.org/events

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY SWIM!

Happy International Women’s Day from these beautiful (and fearless) Gloucester women

Photos by Dani Shirtcliff

Sara McKinnon writes,
Hello! 
 
My name is Sara McKinnon from Happyhealthyhumanity.com. I co-hosted this incrediby HIGH VIBE event with Treetop Yoga studio. I have been Wild Swimming every single day, sometimes twice a day through the winter. My friend Jessica McGovern and I started our Wim Hof Cold Exposure journey back in October for the health benefits. Since then, it has grown and expanded across Cape Ann in ways we never imagined. It has been such a huge gift in all of our lives. We call ourselves “The Wild Swimmers of Cape Ann.” Breaking through fear and limiting beliefs one swim at a time. 
 
Our Sunrise Swim at Good Harbor Beach for International Women’s Day was inspired by Wild Swimmers of Scottland, their book Taking the Plunge, and their swim last year which attracted 70 women. This year women all across the globe swam in community today at Sunrise. We were the only ones participating in the entire United States! Representing in a big way in our beautiful Gloucester. 
Dani Shirtcliff of Shirtcliff Photography took this gorgeous photo. The photo includes all who swam and some who also participated didnt make it into the picture. Swimmers included- Sara McKinnon, Jessica McGovern,  Silvie Lockerova,  Julie Upton, Laurie Fleming, Michelle Barton, Ivana Ustariz, Brandeis Wright Conroy, Danette Verga, Tracey Richie, Nicole Sweeney Duckworth, Stephanie Hurley McQuillan, Mandy Davis, Leah Hunter, Whitney Connolly, Kathleen O’Shea, Sandra Qu, Karen Conant, Jenny Davis, Danielle Babin and her mother.
We represented health and wellness institutions across Cape Ann such as Happy Healthy Humanity, Silvie Lockerova Healing, Streamline Pilates, Cape Ann Cross Fit, and Treetop Yoga Studio and more.
Wild Women Woman Awakened and Happy Healthy Humanity both have new shows through 1623 studios. Look for Julie Upton’s segment on Wild Swimming coming soon
Health, Happiness and Hugs,

 

Incredible waves near sunset at Rafe’s Casham

Amazing out at Rafe’s Chasm on Saturday almost sunset.  Always careful out there, these waves were taken about 3.5 before high tide.  The color were one of Mother Nature’s finest.

WILD WAVE WEEKEND TOUR #GLOUCESTERMA GOOD HARBOR BEACH, TWIN LIGHTS, STRAITSMOUTH ISLAND LIGHT, BRACE COVE

Spectacular wildy waves after the March 6th storm. And stunning sunrise this am. Photos from around the back shore of Cape Ann, from Gloucester to Rockport, taken Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning.

 

Cape Ann Museum a Favorite

When you have company, Cape Ann Museum is a “must see”. My daughter and I wandered through the exhibits at a leisurely pace enjoying the variety of exhibits and artwork. If you haven’t been in a while, I suggest stopping in, even if you aren’t entertaining company.

Weekend Waves — pat morss

A wild and beautiful Saturday afternoon with a surfer contemplating the waves at Brace Cove, and the Boston skyline at sunset with windblown crests passing Eastern Point.

BACK SHORE SUNSET SURF #GLOUCESTERMA

Lots more photos of today’s spectacular surf to post tomorrow when I have time to organize.

FIRST OPSREY SIGHTING!

Way, way off across the Great Marsh, and perched atop the tallest tree, could it be an Osprey this early in the season? Yes, I think it is! The photo is terrible and greatly cropped but good enough for an id. Spring is just around the corner!

Osprey are a species of hawk. Their nickname is Fish Hawk because that is their preferred diet. You will see them hunting over the water and pairs will soon be building their nests of sticks. Snapshots of what to look for –

 

 

Roaring Ocean and very windy conditions on Saturday morning

While taking a walk on Saturday morning the wind helped me more along.  The ocean was roaring.  Feeling so blessed.

Opening Reception of ‘Formally Taught … and Not’ group art exhibition curated by Juni VanDyke March 21st 4:00-6:00pm @ Jane Deering Gallery #GloucesterMA

Formally Taught … and Not includes work by established artists who frequently exhibit in galleries, museums and public institutions, and inspiring work by Senior Citizens in the art program at The Rose Baker Senior Center — creative people whose important life’s work has circumvented formal art training.  Now with time and the passion to explore, these Seniors are continuing in their journey of self-expression. Their artwork is illuminating and proof that we are all equipped with a unique set of sensibilities informed by years of aesthetic practice implicit in daily living — namely observation and the practice of evaluating how things look. The gallery is grateful to the following who participated in the exhibition:

Gabrielle Barzaghi, Coco Berkman, Deborah Bohnert, Anthea Brigham, Carolyn Budrow, Helen Burgess, Kay Carpenter, Nateley Daley, Rob Diebboll, Rob Green, Pippy Gulianno, Joy Halsted, Susan Harrigan, Barbara Jobe, Ed Leavitt, Paul L’Heureux, Marian Linden, Barbara Maddix, Joann Maddix, Judy Magee, Jeffrey Marshall, Maria Millefoglie, Barbara Moody, Adin Murray, Mary McCarl, Gen McNamara, James Paradis, Jenny Parisi, Hans Pundt, Bob Quinn, Doreen Ross, Valerie Sadler, Lynne Sausele, Linda Sojda, Dawn Southworth, Lois Stillman, Bill Sumner, Ed Touchette

Formally Taught … and Not
Curated by Juni VanDyke
March 21 –  April 12, 2020
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 21st 4:00-6:00pm
Gallery hours: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 1:00-5:00 pm and by chance or appointment
JANE DEERING GALLERY 19 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, MA
phone (917) 902-4359
info@janedeeringgallery.com
http://www.janedeeringgallery.com

courtesy photos

 

Lunch at Passports

I admit, the sandwich board on the sidewalk promising a Reuben Sandwich drew me in. It was spur of the moment, but I’m so glad that sign called out to me! Blood orange mimosa, warm popover and a Reuben. Perfect.