West Coast Woman Sept. 2020 Issue

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Looking for things to do but want to be safe and cautious? Many of these
events are taking place online unless otherwise noted. A few are in person
however, so be sure to contact them or go to their website to make sure.
WCW PICK
Free Livestream
Health Seminar
n On October 29, 6-6:30 p.m., The
Renewal Point has a livestream
event on Facebook called “Bio-identical
Hormone Balancing.” It will be
presented by Dr. Dan Watts, Founder/Director
of The Renewal Point
Age Management Center. Attend
the event at https://www.facebook.
com/therenewalpoint.
The Renewal Point, 4905 Clark
Rd., Sarasota. Call 941-926-4905
for more info.
At The Libraries
n Sarasota Libraries:
Seating in the library is limited to
promote social distancing and to
allow others to safely navigate the
facility and access the resources.
• Public computers are spaced 6 feet
apart with disposable covers for
keyboards. Access will be limited
to one hour per day per person.
• Plexiglass barriers will be installed
at service points, and service
points will temporarily be limited.
• Stacks will have one-way aisles for
browsing with appropriate markings/guidelines
for the public.
• Social distancing markers will be
placed at service points.
• Additional sanitation stations will
be available.
• Toys, puzzles, board books, and
other high touch items have been
removed.
• AWE early literacy stations will be
out of service.
• Reading gardens will be closed.
• Water fountains will be covered;
bottle filling stations will remain
in service.
• Charging stations will be removed.
Customers will still be able to pick
up held items through curbside pick
up service. Once you receive your
hold pickup notification, contact
them to schedule your pickup. You
will also have the option to come
inside to retrieve and check out your
reserved items. For more information
on Curbside Pickup Services,
visit www.scgov.net/government/
libraries/curbside-pick-up.
Yin Yoga Class at Wild Ginger
Y
in Yoga Class with Zahir is being
offered at Wild Ginger Apothecary
on Monday, September 28, 7-8 p.m.
Originating from the Taoist philosophy, yin
yoga’s lineage weaves traditional Chinese
mind and body energetics with an anatomical
awareness that centers healthy alignment for
each individual.
In this class, you can expect a meditative practice
that focuses on stillness, silent presence, breath,
and connection to both your inner world, and the
natural world. Long held floor based postures
using the support of yoga props will be practiced
to calm the nervous system, release tension
held within the body, and maintain healthy and
lubricated connective tissues.
Join Zahir for weekly Yin Yoga class, every Monday
at 7pm in September. Cost: $15; space limited to
eight. Hold your spot by prepaying to: Venmo is @Zahir-
RinggoldCordes. Paypal is paypal.me/ZRinggoldCordes
Bring your own yoga mat, a blanket and blocks if you have
them. Studio supplies will not be available due to CV safety.
Questions, call Zahir: 410-961-2769. More classes are
available at http://www.wildgingerapothecary.com/ or
call 941-312-5630.
They will have hand sanitation
stations placed around the library
buildings. They encourage mask
wearing and social distancing
during visits to the library.
To provide safe interactions
during your library visit, markers will
be placed on the floors in high traffic
areas to facilitate social distancing.
Seating will be limited and we ask
that you is keep your visit brief so
more people can access the library.
n Upcoming Event (online):
n Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune
Comes to Life (Live) on Thursday,
September 24, 6-7:30pm.
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-
1955) was the founder of Bethune-
Cookman University. She served as
a New Deal government official —
she was one of the 20 highest-level
offices held by women in the administration,
and the highest held by an
African American woman. She was
the founder of FDR’s “black cabinet.”
She served as president of the
National Association of Colored
Women. She founded and served
as president of the National
Council of Negro Women. Ersula
Odom’s in-character performance
brings Dr. Bethune to life before your
eyes. “Dr. Bethune” shares impactful
moments of her extraordinary life.
The program will be via
ClickMeeting. To register: https://
scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com/
events/dr-mary-mcleod-bethunecomes-life-live.
n Our Voices Count: Women and
the Right to Vote in Sarasota County
(Live) on Thursday, September
17, 3-4 pm
Historical Resources Collections
Curator Lindsay Ogles ties Women’s
Suffrage to Sarasota County through
early voter records and local media
coverage. This program is through
ClickMeeting. To register https://
scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com/
events/our-voices-count-womenand-right-vote-sarasota-county-live.
There’s more programming -
online and in person at Selby Library,
1331 First St. Sarasota. Info: (941)
861-1100. Visit https://scgovlibrary.
librarymarket.com/events/month.
Clubs
n The next Venice Area Women’s
College Club event is a luncheon on
October 13, 11:30 - 2 pm at Plantation
Golf & Country Club, 500 Rockley
Blvd, Venice. The speaker will be
Harry Klinkhamer, City of Venice
Historical Resources Manager,
talking about the History & Preservation
Coalition of Sarasota County.
This is the first monthly meeting for
the new 2020-2021 season and social
distancing will be observed. Call 941-
202-4034 for lunch reservations ($22).
n The Central West Coast Chapter
of the Florida Public Relations
Association meets monthly for professional
development luncheons
and networking.
The Central West Coast Chapter is
a network of more than 100 public
relations, marketing and communications
professionals from Sarasota,
Manatee and Desoto counties who
come together for professional
development and to build a network
of peers. The mission of the Florida
Public Relations Association is
dedicated to developing public
relations practitioners who, through
ethical and standardized practices,
enhance the public relations profession
in Florida. Visit www.cwcfpra.
com for more information.
At The Women’s
Resource Center
n The Women’s Resource Center has
the 2020 Women in Business Virtual
Forum on September 23 as a free
virtual event. There will be successful
business women joining the program
who are sharing their experiences
and expertise. You’ll discover greater
resiliency, be inspired to move forward,
and expand belief in your own
capabilities. Call 941- 256-9721 or
visit https://www.mywrc.org.
Yoga, Yoga
and more Yoga…
n Operation Warrior Resolution offers
free yoga classes for active-duty
and retired military personnel.
Classes are held twice a week at
MindSpa located off Bee Ridge Road.
The classes are called “Combat Conscience
Yoga” and are lead by U.S.
Army veteran Kendra Simpkins.
“Operation Warrior resolution is an
organization is about providing holistic
and alternative treatments to veterans
and their families. To address any
mental health issues post traumatic
stress, anxiety, and depression. It’s really
about finding a sense of purpose
and hope again,” says Simpkins.
Veterans can suffer from Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
or have high anxiety. Classes are at
MindSpa Integrative Wellness Center,
5632 Bee Ridge Rd. Sarasota, and are
held every Sunday at 10:30am and
Thursday at 7 pm. Instructor: Kendra
Simpkins. Info: 941-504-3040.
n Yoga@The Ringling continues.
Yoga Instructor Ashley Stewart will
lead a yoga session the front lawn
of Ca’ d’Zan. With your health and
safety as a top priority, these classes
are limited to 50 participants and at
least 7 feet of distance will be maintained
between people.
Yoga@The Ringling
Next yoga sessions are on September
17 at 7 p.m. and September 25,
10 a.m. Tickets must be purchased
in advance. https://www.ringling.
org/events/yoga-ringling-1
n All Laughter Yoga Venice: All
sessions are free. No registration
is necessary. There are three free
Laughter Yoga sessions a week. They
host two laughter yoga sessions on
ZOOM and one in the park.
On ZOOM, they practice Laughter
on Wednesdays at 9:30am and
Saturdays at 10am. The ZOOM link
is: in: https://us04web.zoom.us/
j/698695527?pwd=dGhLMVNjK0JJM-
3dxNzgvZTE3K3VlUT09 (no password
required). If you want to type in the
number on ZOOM use: 698 695 527
And should it ask for a password
use: 084 270. When ZOOMing in, dress
as you would for a regular session.
On M-W-F mornings, ZOOM to
India and laugh with the originator of
Laughter Yoga, Dr. Madan Kataria at
8:15am. Here is the zoom linkhttps://
us02web.zoom.us/j/9533064234 (no
password required)
You can LAUGH with ALEXA on
Sunday afternoons at 2pm and Mondays
at 5:45pm. The ZOOM meeting
ID for Sunday is https://us02web.
zoom.us/j/88399186739 or copy and
past these #’s into the ‘join meeting’
box 883 9918 6739. The ZOOM meeting
ID for Monday is: 891 2943 9297
New to Zoom? All you need to
do is download a free app called
ZOOM on your computer, tablet or
smart phone. Find it at zoom.us.
Info: 203-856-6427 or visit https://
laughteryogavenice.com.
n Free Beach Yoga With Elin. Balance,
breathe, strengthen and at the same
time, relax on Venice Beach. Yoga
brings you to your full range of motion
– not pushing beyond your limits.
Move the way your body is designed
to move. Learn to safely maneuver
through your back, shoulder, and
knee issues. Yoga is for all abilities.
Elin, a certified yoga instructor,
offers Yoga on the Venice Beach for
free seven days a week. No reservations
needed. Bring water and your
mat to the Venice Beach Pavilion.
Venice Beach has no mirrors because
yoga is not about how you look but
how you feel, but will take you on an
exploration of your inner world.
Meets 8 am every morning and 7
pm Monday- Thursday. Info: 941-408-
9642 or email: elin@yogawithelin.us.
Love Gardening?
n Monthly guided tours of the
Manatee Educational Gardens and
Greenhouse will be held on the 3rd
Tuesday of each month at 10am.
Guided tours are with certified Extension
Master Gardener Volunteers
lasting approximately one hour. Call
the Master Gardener Plant Diagnostic
Clinic to register 941-722-4524.
The gardens illustrate a variety
of garden styles and techniques,
demonstrate Florida-Friendly Landscaping
principles, educate residents
about plants that perform well in
Florida landscapes, and inspire garden
visitors to follow recommended
gardening practices at home.
Visit the Extension Master Gardener
Volunteer Information table and get
answers to your gardening questions.
• 1st Saturday: Island Library
located at 5701 Marina Drive,
Holmes Beach 10am-1pm
• 2nd Saturday: South Manatee
Library located at 6081 26th Street
West, Bradenton. 10am-1pm
• 3rd Saturday: Central Library located
at 1301 Barcarrota Blvd. West,
Bradenton 11:30am-2:30pm.
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