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Feldenkrais Method/Eurythmy Class @ Orcas Senior Center, Tuesdays, April 25, May 2 and 9, 11am

Orcas Senior Center and Andrea Preiss, Feldenkrais Method practitioner and therapeutic eurythmist, invite you to join a movement class at Orcas Senior Center on Tuesdays, April 25, May 2 and 9 at 11am. Mainly in sitting position, the gentle exercises of the Feldenkrais Method and eurythmy, will help enhance your mobility, stability, balance, and vision. The fees are $12 per session ($10 for members of OSC). Please wear comfortable clothing and non-slippery shoes.

Andrea is a physical therapist that has been practicing the Feldenkrais Method and eurythmy for nearly 40 years. Certified in Germany in 2002, Andrea taught at various locations throughout Seattle and started a private practice in 2019.  

For inquiries, reach out directly to Andrea at andrea-preiss@sound-movement.org or 206-383-7705. To learn more about Andrea go to https://sound-movement.org/.


Eastern Movement Classes with Joan Roulac via Zoom - Wednesday, May 3, 9am (4-week series) and Tuesday, May 9, 12:30pm (3-week series)

Quiet the mind and strengthen the body with Joan Roulac’s Ease Please four-week Qigong series. These 15-minute sessions will gently loosen muscles, strengthen immunity, build balance, and increase energy. The virtual series begins Wednesday, May 3 at 9am. The series fee is $40.

Relieve arthritis pain and increase joint mobility in a new 3-week series, starts Tuesday, May 9 at 12:30pm via Zoom. Learn gentle energy healing techniques that can decrease joint pain and increase flexibility. This seated practice is simple and easy to do. The series fee is $60.

Joan started teaching T’ai Chi Chih after becoming a Certified Teacher in 1987, and now leads Zoom classes around the world. 

For inquiries and registration, please contact Joan Roulac directly at 360-298-2789 or joan@MountaintopMusings.com.


“Trees”: Art Exhibit @ The Orcas Senior Center – May 7-July 26, Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm

Trees inspire us, poems are written, paintings are created, furniture is built from their branches and trunks, photographs are taken for us to remember their beauty, and their fruit is cooked into pies and jam.

Come on by Orcas Senior Center May 7-July 26 to view an artistic tribute to trees. Open Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm. If you would like to participate in the show, please contact Sue Lamb at 360-298-1030.


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