Yantra Yoga with Ben Corbett
Thursday, January 23, 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Similar to traditional Hindu hatha yoga. This practice comes to us from Tibetan vajrayana buddhism. The class will begin with some simple movements followed by a seated breath work practice and finishing with a mindful awareness meditation. During the class we will explore simple movements coordinated with the breath to cultivate our awareness of the ‘second body’, the energy body. We will also explore aspects of the breath to unlock stuck energies in the body which will allow us to cultivate and sustain stillness. ***Comfortable clothing is recommended. A donation of $10 is appreciated.
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Winterfest
Sunday, February 16, 1 to 3 pm. Rain date Monday, February 17, 1 to 3 pm.
Music with a DJ, free food, crafts, a bonfire, and sledding if there's snow.
NEW DATE! SATURDAY, February 22, 1:00 - 3:30 P.M.
Ceramics Workshop at Flying Cloud Pottery
An Afternoon Creative Exploration in Clay for Ages 16 and Up. Appropriate for beginner and intermediate levels.
Ceramicist Jane Burke will demonstrate a variety of hand building techniques and decorative approaches with colored slips.
Wheel throwing will be offered at the next workshop.
Wheels available for experienced throwers without instruction.
Participants will be charged for clay at $1/lb used plus firing fees that include the glazes and cubic inches of kiln space. The more you make the more you pay. No fee for instruction.
Pre-registration required: montereycommunitycenter@gmail.com or leave a message on the MCC answering machine at 413-528-3600
Registration Deadline: February 15. Don’t wait —> Limit 10 participants
This workshop will be held at the Flying Cloud Farm in New Marlborough.
PLAN AN EVENT
The Community Center is available for birthday parties and other events. There is no charge to Monterey residents who clean up afterwards. For out of towners, there’s a $50 fee. If you plan to serve beer or wine, you will need a one day alcohol permit from the Town of Monterey Select Board. We recommend starting the process 45 days in advance. Instructions and an application form can be found here: https://www.montereyma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif3496/f/uploads/updatedspecialtheatricaleventapp8.pdf
Check our online calendar to see available dates and times, or send an email to montereycommunitycenter@gmail.com (or leave a message at 413-528-3600 and we will return your call).
MONTEREY PANTRY PICKUP
Saturdays, 10 - 11 a.m. in the Monterey UCC church basement. The pantry serves residents of New Marlborough and Sandisfield as well as Monterey.
To donate canned goods, please leave them in the Monterey UCC church basement any time during daylight hours except during Pantry Pickup hours. Especially appreciated are cans of tuna, soups, beans, fruits, vegetables, but not anything that has been opened or expired. montereypantry@gmail.com, 413.429.4254.
ONGOING PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Book Club
Fourth Monday of the Month, 7 to 8:30 pm (rescheduled in December due to holidays).
Monday, January 27, Born a Crime by Trevor Noah.
The Book Group meets on the 4th Monday of each month to discuss works of fiction and non-fiction. For more information or to be put on the email list contact Laurie Shaw at shaw419@verizon.net.
MCC Jam
Bi-weekly meetup of guitar players and other musicians at the MCC to jam, practice, and share community. All skill levels are welcome, and singers too. Set lists worked out in advance and chord charts shared via Dropbox. Alternate Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.
Contact Mark at MCCJamgroup@gmail.com if you would like to learn more and join.
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Monterey Marijuana Anonymous
Weekly on Sundays, 7 to 8 pm, starting July 7
A free, peer-support meeting focused on marijuana addiction. It’s a Study & Participation Meeting with readings from M.A. materials & time for sharing experience, strength & hope. Monterey MA is an open meeting; welcoming all orientations & backgrounds. The only requirement for attendance is a desire to stop using marijuana. Marijuana Anonymous references the basic 12 Steps founded by Alcoholics Anonymous...
Open Studio with Beth Hoffman
Thursday, January 30, from 11:30 to 1:30. Not meeting in February. Thursdays March 20 and 27, from 10 to 12.
Come and paint or draw in the company of other artists. A still life provides inspiration or draw from your own imagination. Anything goes!
Please bring your own supplies. Coffee and a snack are provided.
Please text or call Beth Hoffman to RSVP or if you have any questions: 201.463.9543.
Monterey Spanish Club - Hablemos!
Mondays, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm — on the fourth Monday of the month it is 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
For those that love to speak and practice Spanish - Intermedio y Superior.
Practice Spanish and meet new friends!
No fee, drop ins welcome.
Singing with Vikki True
Tuesdays, 11:30 - 12:45
A free and fun sing along with Vikki True and her amazing accompanist Peter Schneyer on keyboard.
You might recall Vikki from singing at the UCC church or with the Sweet Sisters of Mercy in the past.
She will be bringing her songbooks full of folk, gospel, ballads, Beatles, and more.
Cookbook Club
Fourth Monday of the month 11:45 - 1:15 p.m. - Not meeting in November and December.
Since our space is limited to 12, registration is required. Please register by sending an email to WendyGJ@gmail.com.
The cookbook will be on display at the library prior to our meeting. Each participant should go to the library to sit and peruse the recipes at your leisure. There will be a couple of extra copies of the cookbook that can be taken out but one will always be there. Make a copy of the recipe that appeals t you to take home and mark the recipe in the cookbook with a sticky note with your name on it before returning it to the counter. On the day of our lunch meeting, bring the new dish. We will all share them and discuss our thoughts of the recipes.
Please follow the recipe as in the book. Since there is no kitchen at the Community Center, all recipes should be ready to eat when you arrive. Please also bring a place setting with, plate, bowl, cup, utensils, as well as a serving utensil for your new dish.
We look forward to having lunch together and tasting the new recipes!
Monterey Quilters
Third Wednesday of the month, 1:30 to 3 pm.
An informal group for new and experienced quilters or even non-quilters to share their love of quilts. All are welcome. Contact Linda Neilson at lindarneilson@gmail.com for questions or more info.
Simple Meditation
Mondays, 3:30 - 4:45 November 4, 2024 through February 24, 2025 (then changing to 4:30 - 5:45 March through October).
All are welcome. Come 10 minutes early if this is your first time.
Darn Yarners
First Thursday of the month, 1 - 3 pm.
Chair Yoga
Tuesdays, 10 - 11 am
Taught by Connie Wilson.
Tai Chi with David Crowe
Wednesdays, 10 - 11 am
Accepting new attendees with Tai Chi experience. The cost $8 per class or $30 per month.
Mahjong
Tuesdays, 7 - 9 pm and Thursdays 2 - 4 pm
Super Gentle Yoga
Fridays, 10 - 11 am
To register, please email jamesboneparth76@gmail.com
Sliding scale, $8 - $10
Bridge and Pitch
Bridge and Pitch Tuesdays, 1 -4 pm . Bridge Fridays, 1 -4 pm. For an update, call Kyle Pierce at 528-9213.
Ping Pong
Saturdays, 1 - 2:30 pm for advanced, 2:30 -4:30 pm for beginners.
Wednesdays, 2:30 - 4 pm for advanced players, 4 - 6 pm for beginners. Third Wednesday of the month, only 4-6 pm, all play.
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