Free Monday Nia class for Seniors at 1 pm-New Location at MAGMA Studio Starts November 18th!

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Free Nia class for all seniors on Cape Ann moves from the Rose Baker Center to MAGMA (Movement Arts Gloucester MA)  1 pm on Mondays!  

magma-wideThanks to the generosity of Sarah Silfer-Swift at MAGMA, we are able to offer a free Nia class to all seniors on Cape Ann.  Previously this class was held at the Rose Baker Center but due to their limited space and the growing class numbers, we are lucky to be able to dance in this beautiful studio.  The center is accessible via elevator, see note below.

If you are a member of the Rose Baker Center, we will be keeping attendance as the center will continue to promote the class to its members.  Thanks to Rose Baker Center Director, Lucy Sheehan for helping keep Nia available to its members.

If you have not tried Nia or have no idea what it is, read on.

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GOOD MORNING BROUGHT TO YOU BY BRACE COVE SUNRISE AND SEASMOKE

Several days ago at daybreak after photographing the setting Moon, I popped over to Brace Cove. The temperature was 19, the wind was biting. and my hands were already frozen stiff from photographing the Moon. I only stayed for a moment but as you can see, the seas smoke was rising in the distance. Happy for the return of warmer temperatures, albeit however brief!

Off of Shore Road on Wednesday

Here was my question:  Anyone know what this is called, it is a Meteorology term? Happens when it is very cold outside and it looks like a tanker that hovers over the ocean?   Thanks

Catherine Hull was able to answer my questions.   It’s an optical illusion. “The phenomenon is called a Fata Morgana mirage, and involves a complex trick of the light. Caused by a narrow band of light above the horizon, the Fata Morgana gives the impression an object is actually floating above the water. The mirage distorts an object, and can occur on land, sea, polar regions and deserts.”

@FishermenGHS News: 6pm tonight!! Head down to Newell Stadium to cheer on the squad as the play NEC counterpart Saugus.

That was quick! DPW ❤️ for Hartz Street #GloucesterMA

Gloucester DPW working on Hartz street. Scenes before and after paving November 2019. Finishing touches (sidewalks and top coat) slated for April.

 

 

 

Seals Frolicking at Salisbury Beach

After October 31, Salisbury Beach State Reservation charges no parking fee so we look forward to when we can return there to take a look around. On our first trip in the off season, we were rewarded with frolicking seals. Apparently a number of them had been hauled out on the rocks during low tide, but something spooked them back into the water just as we arrived (I do not believe there is a correlation here 🙂 ) Only one remained on the rocks with a sunning bird for company. Others were swimming a flipping themselves around as if they were glad the off season had arrived too.

Sedona Reiki Teacher Training with INAMOTO Hyakuten Sensei, Founder of Komyo ReikiDo™

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Komyo ReikiDo; a ‘Keep it Simple’ Reiki System from Japan – “Place Hands. Surrender. Smile.” 

Hyakuten Sensei, Buddhist monk from Kyoto Japan and Founder of Komyo ReikiDo™ (formerly Komyo Reiki Kai™ ) will be offering a Shinpiden (Teacher) Reiki Training Workshop, for his first-time in Sedona Arizona. Reiki Teachers from all lineages from around the globe (in-person training only) are invited to attend.

Inamoto Hyakuten-sensei, founder of Komyo ReikiDo™

Friday through Monday, April 24 – 27, 2020.

‘Introduction to Reiki’ and Reiki Share. Open to All. Reiki Practitioners and Non-Practitioners alike are welcome to come hear Sensei speak about the origins of Reiki Ryōhō (Japanese Healing Art/Method). Participate in a Reiki Share with Reiki Teachers from all over the globe. Friday Night. April 24. 5:00 -8:00 pm

Join in Reiki a Mawashi (Circle) for Earth Day (Wednesday April 22) and Arbor Day (Friday April 24). An auspicious time to hold…

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Around Town #134-Generous Gardeners at the boulevard

The Generous Gardeners working again ….planting tulips for next spring…They are great many times over!!!  And a couple of sky photos for fun.

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Gloucester400™ Needs You! Call for Volunteer Experts and Interested Parties to Serve on Important Sub-Committees, November 16th

Three Commemorative Medal Finalist Designs will be on Public Display

Who:  All Gloucester residents able to volunteer on key sub-committees for Gloucester’s 400th-anniversary celebration are encouraged to attend the next public planning meeting.

What:  Gloucester400™ sub-committees need volunteers to fully represent the city and help formulate concrete plans for 2023’s city-wide celebrations. If you have interest or expertise in the following areas, please join us:

  • Arts Committee (includes Visual Arts, Literary, Music, and Theatre subcommittees)
  • Genealogy
  • Heritage
  • Burial Grounds and Cemeteries
  • Logistics
  • Business
  • Millennial Outreach
  • 400th Community Outreach and Engagement
  • Sports and Recreation
  • Dogtown/ Common Settlement
  • Tourism
  • Education
  • Veterans Outreach
  • Fisheries
  • Waterways
In addition to the planning session, the recently-announced commemorative medal finalist designs will be on display to the public throughout the meeting.

When:  Saturday, November 16th, 2019 at 11:00 A.M.

Where: The Kyrouz Auditorium in Gloucester City Hall (9 Dale Avenue, Gloucester, MA)

Why:  Full participation of Gloucester’s educational, artistic, technological, business, industrial, historic, and community resources is needed to plan and develop the broadest possible array of events, programs, exhibitions, and opportunities throughout the year 2023. Only with the help of our friends and neighbors throughout the city, can we create meaningful programs and events that truly highlight Gloucester’s extraordinary art and culture, remarkable industrial achievements, and spectacular natural resources.

Contact:   Christine Armstrong

                  carmstrong2007@gmail.com
+1.646.644.5037

Gloucester’s 400th Anniversary: “Our People, Our Stories™”
Gloucester, Massachusetts, America’s oldest seaport, will be “400 years young” in 2023. To celebrate its past, honor its people, and welcome its promising future, the city has already begun preparations for celebrating this historic milestone and organizing the year-long celebration of its anniversary. The theme of the quadricentennial is Gloucester: Our People, Our Stories™ and focuses on celebrating Gloucester’s history through the stories of the people who lived, sacrificed, rejoiced, worked, built, and innovated together – at times risking everything — since 1623. Gloucester400™ is the steering committee established by the citizens of Gloucester, working collaboratively with the City to guide and coordinate an exceptional year of festivities.

TREMENDOUS MARKDOWNS – DONNA FROM THE WONDERFUL DIVA JEWELRY SHOP IS CLOSING HER DOORS

Retiring after 50 years and closing award-winning jewelry store!

Selling entire shop contents all together or in parcels, including cases, props, lighting, etc. DIVA (Donna’s infinite Variety of Adornments) in Gloucester, MA, has been awarded as “Best” by the Boston Globe and with countless “Reader’s Choice” awards.

Donna Soodalter-Toman, the owner, has been a maker, designer, collector, buyer and seller for 50 years! She is also an appraiser and licensed auctioneer. This inventory is unmatched in terms of originality and saleability. Priced at keystone and slightly above, retail prices start at $10 and scale up to $30,000.

This unmatched inventory includes thousands and thousands of pieces from the late 1700’s to today in every metal, color and stone/gemstone, and for all genders.

Costume jewelry, for example, includes antique, vintage and contemporary pieces from names like; Chanel, Barkley, McClelland Barkley, Florenza, Lisner, YSL, Carnegie, Haskell, Hagler, Boucher, Roberta, Jomaz, Mazer, Trifari, Eisenberg, Schiaparelli, Bittar, Renoir, Matisse, KJL, DeLaRenta, Monies, Bonaz, Bengel, Diamonbar, Galiano, Lagerfeld, Prada, etc., plus countless collectible pieces in paste, Galalith, Bakelite, Lucite, celluloid, etc.

The collection of sterling silver is unmatched in size and piece. Antique, vintage and contemporary (mostly one-of-a-kind) pieces include makers like; NE From, David Anderson, Hull, Jensen, Hans Hansen, Coro, Trifari, DeTaxco, Aguilar, Kerr, Tiffany, Peruzzi, Coppini, Cini, Levin, Wiener, Shiebler, Robert Lee Morris, John Iverson, Linda Tesh, Betsy Fuller, Jayne Redman, Roberta and David Williamson, Bezak. Rebecca, F. Kite, Joseph Downs, Collen Denton, Romanik, Von Musulin, Judith Jack, John Hardy, Vitresse, David Yurman, Gabriella Kiss, DVA, Elyn Blake, Anne Besse Shepard, Wolf Doesch, Margaret Thurman (Echo of the Dreamer and Mars/Valentine), Eileen Sutton, Amy Kahn Russell, Tabra, Todd Reed, Linda Kindler Priest, Goudji, Lori Leonard, Sydney Lynch, Mar, Carol Webb, Carolyn Morris-Bach, Deborah Armstrong, Ford/Forlano, Nancy Kennedy, Biba Shutz, Elizabeth Garvin, Patty Walton, Urso, Naftali, Ray Tracey, Cavender, Girardi, Kristi Anderson, Kirstin Lora, Kristin Holeman, Judith Ripka, Magik-Fusager, Lagos, Rebecca Collins, Joan Dulles, Kiestlestein-Cord, Sebagg, Daus, Bigazzi, Messenger, Bayanihan, Sam Shaw, Terri Logan, Flying Anvil, Kabana, Hermes, etc., and a huge array of additional US, Scandanavian, Mexican, Italian, Other European and Native American pieces.

Antique, vintage and contemporary gold and platinum pieces, which cover Victorian, Georgian, Edwardian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and contemporary time periods, are signed by makers like, DVA, Reinstein-Ross, Menagatti, Tiffany, Kabana, Chris Ploof, Esti’ Frederica, Konstantino, Andy Cooperman, Ripka, Yossi Harari, Charriol, Roberto Coin, George Sawyer, Paul Lantuch, Ross Coppleman, Homero, Sevan, Yvan Wolf, Asch-Grossbert, SOHO, La Novelle Baque, Gurhan, Rob Green, Todd Reed, Morelli, Marraccini, Omega, Concord, Hamilton, Gubelin, Tourneau, Chambers, etc. Many more are unsigned or signed by names unknown to Donna.

Would like to have contents sold by end of January, if possible, as the store will close at that time and everything remaining will be packed to move.

Please contact Donna with questions, requests for appointments, request for pictures, etc. She can be reached at 617-447-7527 or donnastoman@rcn.com. While merely representing a mere dent, a number of her pieces can be viewed on Facebook (DIVA), Instagram (Adornmentdiva) and on her website (AdornmentDIVA.com).

5 Ways to Improve Home Efficiency

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Often times when we think of efficiency, we fall into two separate camps. The first thing is using less to save money. The second is environmental, be more efficient to reduce your footprint. I am here to make the case that the two are one and the same. That using less ultimately costs us less, which is better for our environment. Being efficient in our homes this winter means saving money, keeping your home at a cozy temperature and using less resources. It’s a win – win situation.

Keep Reading: https://www.grandbanksbp.com/blogs/blog/5-ways-to-improve-home-efficiency

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This event is something we look forward to every year.  No matter how many times you go there is always something else to learn.  We are lucky to have this business right in our backyard.

 

This Weekend in the Arts – 11/15-18/2019

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 ‘LEVEN  Sings in Annisquam

 Sunday, November 17 at 7:30 PM

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‘LEVEN Director Kristina Martin with Caroline Haines, Ann Hyde, Pat Maloney Brown, Sue Bonior, and Sheryl Reed.

‘Leven a cappella ensemble presents “In Gratitude”  Sunday evening at the Annisquam Village Church .

“Songs of gratitude for the joys and challenges of living upon the magnificent earth” come to life when Kristina Martin leads Sue Bonior, Pat Maloney Brown, Caroline Haines, Ann Hyde, and Sheryl Reed in ‘Leven’s stylish, exciting adaptations of their eclectic repertoire.  Dawn Pratson, founder of the ensemble in 1991, returns to sing with her successors for this fall concert. A reception follows.

The Annisquam Village Church is at 820 Washington Street in Gloucester.

Admission at the door is $20. / $15. Seniors and Students — or order On-line: levenconcert.brownpapertickets.com.   Information at 978.281-0376

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The Holiday Shows are here

Here are a couple of shows coming up within the next couple of weeks.  Please come out and shop local.  These events are going to be fun.