Hello Friends,

Such strange times, aren’t they? Think I’m going to journal about it just to help sort out my feelings, reflect a bit. Keep thinking that someday, it will be interesting to look back at The Great Quarantine of 2020 and how little I actually got done   Thankfully, we are well here and I am so grateful! 

As you may have guessed, I will remain closed at least through mid May.  We’ll just have to see how things go, “you protect me and I protect you”.  Speaking of protection, I do hope you all are taking every precaution to be safe and that includes extra self care.  Bob and I are trying Beginning Tai Chi with short YouTube videos. The dogs think we’re doing a new dance or something, but it really feels quite refreshing. My sisters and I are having Zoom meetings, (an app on our phones) to “see” each other a couple of times a week. It’s wonderful except only one of us can talk at a time.   Hope you’re all staying in touch with those that you care about.

I am missing you all so much! Bob is finally getting some massages as I need to practice but he keep falling asleep. Please keep yourself hydrated, eat well and stretch every day!

Peace and love,

Mary 

Hello friends,

Wow, I can’t believe July 4th is upon us already! Hope you’re enjoying this lovely season of flowers, breezes and chirping birds & crickets. I miss them when winter arrives, it’s too darn quiet 🙂

This month my summer special continues with a “mini getaway” 90 minute massage for $80 (reg. $90) or a quick tune up 30 minute massage for $30 (reg. $35). The mini get away massage can help you escape reality for just a little while while a 30 minute massage can to focus on a particular issue such as low back pain or stiff neck/shoulders. Please call/message/email me to schedule your time soon!

Chair yoga with Christine continues with weekly classes here at 6th St., at the Waterford Community Center and Halfmoon Senior Center:

Wednesdays at 2pm at Waterford Community Center- open to the public- $4 per class

Thursdays at 1pm at Halfmoon Senior Center- membership required- $3 per class

Thursdays at 6pm here at 6th St-limited space, reservation required- $8 per class

Thank you all so much for your kindnesses and prayers for Lee Lewis and her family. They are slowly recovering, trying to rebuild their lives and their home after that devastating fire. I will keep you posted as to when and where they get settled.

Stay hydrated and enjoy our wonderful local produce- such abundance! Think good thoughts for yourself and those you love!

Happy Fourth,

Mary

Hello Friends,

I hope this finds you well and enjoying the season! All this rain has made everything so green and lovely, a feast for the eyes. all the senses…unless you have allergies. If so, you have my condolences, but this too shall pass 🙂

So many of you are doing a lot of chores, spring cleaning, gardening, etc., and are hurting as a result. Perhaps you would enjoy this month’s special : a 90 minute massage for $80 instead of my usual $90. The extra time will allow more work to all of those achy muscles. Gift certificates are available at this reduced cost as well throughout the end of the month.

Sadly, this year I will not be participating in Waterford’s farmers market. Thanks to you all, my practice is quite busy, yet I find that I must balance my work and personal life better. There are so many hours in a day no matter how hard I try to change that 🙂 The market has been a wonderful experience for me and I will truly miss it, it was not an easy decision to make by any means.

This month’s yoga class schedule with my daughter Christine is as follows :

Wednesdays at 2 pm: Waterford Community/Senior Center, 46 Fourth St., open the the public – chair yoga $4

Thursdays at 1 pm: Halfmoon Senior Center, 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza, must be a member of seniors, – chair yoga $3

Thursday evenings at 6pm here at my home- chair yoga $8- space is limited so please reserve your spot in advance :

June 1st
June 8th
June 15th
June 22nd

Please note that there will be no class on Thursday evening, June 29th

Please loose, comfortable clothing. Chair yoga is a great choice for beginners who are interested in trying yoga for the first time. Some of the many benefits of chair yoga include improved body awareness, balance, strength, mobility, circulation, lung capacity, digestion, mental clarity, stress and anxiety relief.

As many of you know, my dear friend Lee Lewis of Ladybug Soap in Westerlo recently suffered the total loss of her home to a fire that hospitalized her, her husband Dave and her 16 year old son, Thomas. They are recovering from burns to their skin and airways. Presently, they are awaiting the discharge of their son from Syracuse University Hospital and will be heading back to Westerlo to a rental property they own. Please keep them in your prayers.

Embrace each day as the gift that it is and stay well,

Mary

Hello friends,

Spring always makes me feel like I’m waking up from the deep slumber of winter. And when you wake up, it’s good to stretch a bit. Gentle regular stretching can do so much to help you relieve stress and feel better. Here’s a link to one of my favorite videos that takes just a few minutes, quick and easy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MypjOs5ZC8c

And since we all know that health IS wealth, please take some time to make sure you have had your annual physical exam and are up to date on diagnostic tests (colonoscopies, mammograms, prostrate checks, stress tests, all the “fun” stuff). And please remember to make an appointment with your dentist too! Keep those pearly whites and your mouth healthy 🙂 We all know that things can go
wrong, but take care of yourself now, catch things early, and you’ll do yourself a favor!

This month’s special is a 10 minute bonus massage for your tired, hardworking hands. The muscles and bones in your hands and forearms function together in beautiful harmony and deserve some extra attention! A variety of massage techniques will be used to loosen the connective tissue, relax the muscles/tendons and increase flexibility of the fingers and wrists. Let me know at your appointment if you’d like to give your hands this extra 10 minute
treatment. And speaking of hand working hands, the hot paraffin lavender wax is a deep moisturizing treatment for your skin and the warmth feels great on your joints. Just $5 extra to add this to your appointment, and let me know in advance as it takes a while to prepare the wax.

Chair yoga and floor yoga classes with Christine (Black Bird Yoga) will continue here on Crow Hill in April on the following dates:

Chair yoga: Thursdays at 6pm on 4/6, 4/13, 4/20 and 4/27- each class is $8

Floor yoga: Saturdays at 11am on 4/18 and 4/22- each class is $8

Please call or email to reserve your spot as space is limited. Wear loose,
comfortable clothes and beginners are always welcome! Chair yoga is scheduled to begin at the Waterford Community Center this May, Wednesdays at 2pm.

Remember to take care of yourself every day as simply as you can: breathe, drink lots of water, eat more produce, get enough rest, do a little gentle stretching daily and do more of what makes you smile 🙂

Peace and love,

Mary