Next Karma Yoga Meeting This Thursday

Our next meeting is scheduled for this Thursday the 19th at 10:45 at the studio. If the big snowstorm really does arrive we may need to postpone the meeting until next week so let's just see what happens. Personally my fingers are crossed for some snow days!

This picture was taken by Liz VanDuine in Rolling Bay this week - so beautiful.

Lend Your Support to an Island Family

Just after Christmas, a family in our community lost their husband and father while he was working in Mexico. He leaves behind his wife and three children. In addition to their loss and grief, this family is coping with serious financial struggle and needs support. An account for the family has been set up at Wells Fargo bank so if you can, you may leave donations at the studio and we will deposit them. Donations can also be made at any Wells Fargo branch to the Patrick Warga Memorial Fund.

Free Community Yoga Class with Paul King on Christmas Day

If you can, join Paul King at his free community yoga class on Christmas Day at the Grange at 11:00 am. If you haven't been to one of his classes, he is a generous, honest and funny yoga teacher who loves bringing yoga to everyone.

Happy Holidays!

Free Solstice Yoga Practice with Christy Dorman December 21

Come out for a candlelit Solstice Practice Wednesday December 21..5:30-7:00 PM with our friend and yoga teacher Christy Dorman at her studio Art of Movement, Yoga and Pilates in Eagledale. Dynamic vinyasa, pranayama and meditation to help 'bring back the light'! Class is free with a non-perishable food item for Helpline House!
Class size limited to 12...please RSVP to Christy at spiralchristy@gmail.com.

Good Lunch and a Good Cause December 16 at BI BBQ

If you grew up on Bainbridge, and even if you didn't, you may know Greg Epstein, owner of Bainbridge Island BBQ in Winslow. Greg's wife Carmen was recently diagnosed with a treatable form of breast cancer. This has been a tough year for their business and although they have health insurance, the cost of treatment will be high. They are holding a benefit on Friday, December 16 from noon until 7:00 pm. You can eat all you want until the food runs out and all donations will go toward Carmen's treatment. You can read more about it here: http://www.bainbridgereview.com/opinion/135700003.html?fb_comment_id=fbc_10150452996153881_20197789_10150453509813881#f2d0ed74b

So - call some friends and head to Winslow for some delicious BBQ on Friday and help one of our neighbors!

Meditation Flash Mob December 22, 5:45 pm at the Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal

Please join us on the Winter Solstice, December 22, for Bainbridge Island's first meditation flash mob at the Bainbridge Island ferry terminal from 5:45 - 7:00 pm. Our intention is simply to spread peace. One hour of peaceful meditation inside the ferry terminal followed by an 11-minute soundbath of music and chanting. Our friend Ann Strickland (and possibly other members of Comfort Station)will be there with her instrument. All are welcome. Over 250 cities worldwide will participate. Wear blue or white clothing to signify the season, unity and peace.

For more information visit http://www.facebook.com/events/283692471674571/ or e-mail hburke8@gmail.com.

A Girls' Night Out for a Good Cause

Join us next Tuesday, December 13 from 7 - 9:00 pm at the Fireside Room at Vineyard Lane for cocktails and treats provided by our friend and chef extraordinaire Cherie Levan. We'll get into the holiday spirit decorating gingerbread men with good company. The event is $50 per lady and all proceeds will benefit Hope by Twelve (http://www.hopebytwelve.org/) started by our own Molly Pitts. Space is limited to 50 people so please RSVP to https://www.facebook.com/events/260103800706934/ or e-mail hburke8@gmail.com of you are not on facebook. Hope to see you there!