Happy New Year! If you are like me, you've eaten more cookies, fudge, and other goodies in the last month than the rest of the previous year. Now 2018 has arrived, and it is time for a fresh start. And the library can help you reach your fitness goals right from your home! We have not one, but two awesome video streaming services you can access using your library card. Both work on PCs and Macs, and have apps for iPhones…
Support the YMCA and learn essential self-defense skills this Friday evening at a fundraiser presented by the YMCA HOST program at Hamilton International Middle School and Oom Young Doe Martial Arts School. All proceeds go to support the YMCA branch at Hamilton International Middle School. Participants will learn simple and powerful techniques to shock an attacker by striking vital points, as well as will gain awareness, confidence and the skills necessary to protect themselves. They will learn to use their natural…
As mentioned in an earlier post, the Wallingford Chamber of Commerce will be donating food to FamilyWorks this holiday season in lieu of spending money on decorating the trees along 45th Street in Wallingford. So - families, friends, clubs, schools - here's your chance to decorate a tree or two or more for the holidays! There are 25 trees on N. 45th between Sunnyside and Stone Way that need festive, weather-resistant decorations. As an adopter, you will be responsible for collecting…
Wallyhood sponsor Fuerte Fitness (1225 N. 45th St.) is starting two new 8-week Belly Dance classes for advanced and beginning students: Advanced Belly Dance Class starting Tuesday, April 3rd at 7:30pm-8:30pm: Bella Jovan is holding a continuing 8 class series every Thursday. This ultimate core and cardio workout will have you breaking a sweat, shaking your hips and spinning the night away! Purchase your class series today. 8 week series $100.00 non members, $80.00 members Drop in $ 15.00 non members, $10.00…
Fuerte Fitness (1225 N. 45th St.) is offering a new Abs/Core conditioning class during lunch time with a free preview of it this Wednesday, February 22, from 12:00 noon until 1:00PM. Chamber members will receive a discount for signing up after the preview. Fuerte Fitness is a Wallyhood Sponsor.
To celebrate its first year of business, Wallingford's Fresh Fitness and Dance (4430 Corliss Avenue N., behind Kabul Restaurant) is hosting an all-day community event this Sunday, February 12. The event is free but they are asking for folks to donate clothing or toiletry items to benefit Mary's Place, a weekday support program for homeless women and children. They'll also be collecting donations for the John Stanford International School's library program. From Fresh Fitness and Dance: Our two-part celebration will begin in…
Fuerte Fitness owner Adriana Medina (and Wallyhood sponsor) wrote to tell us that last Wednesday night was the gym's final Belly Dancing class of the year. A new 4-week session begins January 4, so if you're thinking about adding something new to your fitness routine, this could be your thing: Classes are 5:30pm on Wednesdays. For more information, visit: http://www.fuertefitness.com/