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Weaverville Center for Creative & Healthy Living: Blog / 1 August 2023
Scheduling Updates
Zumba Gold is BACK! After a brief summer break, classes will resume on Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00 PM in the Albert Weaver Room. Classes begin again effective August 1st. For more information, contact Angel Trail, PT at: angel@bigivypt.com.
DreamWeaver Kids.
· There will be no youth theatre classes during the summer months, but DreamWeaver Kids will return on September 18th to get organized for the 4th Quarter. After a short hiatus, they will begin meeting regularly efective October 2nd and continue to meet from 4:00 - 5:30 PM on the 1st, 3rd, and 4th Mondays of each month. For more information, contact Janice Vertucci Schreiber at: dreamweaversnc@gmail.com.
· Tuesday, Aug 1st, from 3:00-4:30 PM in the Multipurpose Room, there will be an Audition Workshop in preparation for a Holiday Season performance. For more information, contact Janice Vertucci Schreiber at: dreamweaversnc@gmail.com.
Act Your Age Improvisation. The Act Your Age Class has a new schedule meeting the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. For information, contact Janice Vertucci Schreiber at: dreamweaversnc@gmail.com.
Genealogy Group. It appears that we might have provided some conflicting information in our June 15th Blog and Schedule Update. The actual time and date for future meetings is 4:30-5:30 PM on the 1st Tuesday of each month. For more information contact Carla Mitchell at: carladeam@gmail.com.
Line Dancing Lessons Update. Registration is now open for FALL line dance classes. Classes meet weekly for ten (10) sessions. Advance registration is required as class size is limited to benefit the students’ learning experience. Contact the class instructors to register via their email addresses provided below.
· Beginner Line Dance: 10 weeks / Thursdays / 10:00-11:00 AM / Sept 7 - Nov 9. This class is designed for those who have completed an Absolute Beginner class at WCCHL or elsewhere. Those with little or no line dance experience are encouraged to enroll in the Absolute Beginner class that will be offered in January 2024. Instructor: Nina Denninger / Register at: nina.denninger@gmail.com.
· Improver Line Dance: 10 weeks / Thursdays / 11:15-12:15 AM / Sept 7 - Nov 9. This class is designed for those who have completed the Beginner Level classes at WCCHL or elsewhere. Instructor: Bonnie Russolillo / Register at: bonnieruss1@icloud.com
· Intermediate Line Dance: 10 sessions / Mondays / 7:00-8:30 PM / Sept 11, 18, 25; Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Nov 13, 20. (Note: the break in the schedule on Monday, November 6th is due to Election Day set up activities at the Community Center. If other arrangements can be made for a venue on Monday, Nov 7th, we will let you know ASAP in future Blogs and Schedules.) This class is designed for dancers who have completed Improver Level classes at WCCHL or elsewhere. Instructor: Bonnie Russolillo / Register at: bonnieruss1@icloud.com.
Ballroom Dancing. Come join the dance party at one of the most beautiful venues in the WNC area, the Weaverville Community Center, 60 Lake Shore Drive. Due to the Master Schedule at the Community Center, dates might flex from month to month. Next Dance: Sunday, August 20th. For upcoming dates and more information, contact Renee Twilley at: reneetwilley@gmail.com. Renee is the driving force behind our local ballroom dance community and she hopes to see you there.
Save the Dates for these Special Events
Thursday, August 3rd: Free Storytelling Concert. Four local performers will once again grace the stage to tell both personal stories and those from the treasure trove of historical tales from the Blue Ridge. Storytellers slated to perform are Jill Tottman, Cindy Fink, Chuck Fink, and Wallace Bohanan. Free admission. Performance time is 7:00-8:30 PM. For more information contact Chuck Fink at: charlesfink1@gmail.com.
Friday, August 11th: Book Preview, Reading, and More… (Rescheduled)
The World Beyond the Redbud Tree, by Madison C. Brightwell at 7:00-8:30 PM. Madison C. Brightwell (a Weaverville resident) will read from and discuss her new novel - The World Beyond the Redbud Tree. This novel was written by Brightwell during the COVID pandemic as a response to what she saw as a world that needed some healing and hope. The novel is set partly right here in Weaverville, and partly in a fantasy parallel universe, in which our teenage heroine, Charli, discovers a Utopian world where different and better choices were made - a world in which the native peoples were embraced by the white colonists and not destroyed by them, which created a harmonious and peaceful society. Madison hopes to inspire readers of the book to think about how we can all contribute to making the world a better place. Free admission. This event will feature…
o An interview with the author,
o Q&A with the audience,
o A performance of an extract from the book by local actors, and
o A book signing by the author at the end of the evening.
Review: "Brightwell's storytelling is vivid and rich and her writing compelling. The World Beyond the Redbud Tree is a fascinatingly adventurous and original examination of life, grief, forgiveness, and compassion. It's unlike anything I've read before: captivating, touching, gently magical and ultimately uplifting."—
Penny Haw, author of The Wilderness Between Us and The Invincible Miss Cust.
If you want to have Madison sign your copy of her book after her presentation, it is available through Amazon.com in both hardcopy and paperback. Publisher : Koehler Books (April 11, 2023) / ISBN-10 : 1646639375 / ISBN-13 : 978-1646639373. For more information contact Madison Brightwell at: me@madisonbrightwell.com.
Friday, September 1st: Free Musical Concert from 7:00-8:30 PM. The musical stylings of Love Bubble featuring Hank Bones, Paula Hanke, and Peggy Ratusz will bring an evening filled with bluesy standards and original works for a harmony-driven, romping good time. You can listen to tracks from their 2019 debut record Love Revolution at https://lovebubble.bandcamp.com/. Or watch their latest video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1SaTsxdjic. Love Bubble’s mission has always been to write nothing but positive songs about life, love, and the pursuit of happiness; they leave the sad songs to the endless array of talented singer songwriters across the globe. They are firmly planted in positivity and love. Featuring songs from their sophomore record release Dream Big, expect more love, more bubble, and genius lyrics written by these talented veterans of the WNC music scene for decades. From storytelling to prose and poetry, each of Dream Big’s 12 tracks is rich in arrangement, instrumentation, melody, rhyme, and rhythm. Suitable for the whole family. Bring your family and friends for what’s assured to be a memorable evening of song and good vibes. Special Event Sponsor for this concert is Peterson Insurance Group, Inc. of Weaverville… much appreciated!
Thursday, September 7th: (New Date) Storytelling Concert. Chuck Fink will present his students from his Basics of Storytelling Class in their “graduation performances”. Come and support these budding performers at this free storytelling concert. Suitable for all ages. Performance time is 7:00-8:45 PM. . For more information contact Chuck Fink at: charlesfink1@gmail.com.
Additional Performance Announced: The Sweet Delilah Swim Club. Friday, September 15th at 3:00-4:30 PM & Sunday, September 17th, 7:00-8:30 PM: Janice Vertucci Schreiber and her local Artisan Players will be producing two fabulous “Readers’ Theater” productions on the same weekend. Schreiber is planning an all-female cast that will present The Sweet Delilah Swim Club (originally called The Dixie Swim Club). Our local actors showed up in droves for the July auditions so Janice has decided to produce two performances showcasing two separate and talented casts who will perform on the respective dates noted above. A late afternoon matinee performance (3:00-4:30 PM) sounds like a great opportunity for a show and an early dinner in Weaverville while the Saturday performance would be a great time to make reservations for an early dinner to meet Swim Club’s curtain time of 7:00PM. What a great way to support our local eateries, breweries, and the Community Center as well. Looking forward to seeing you there!
For more information, contact Janice Vertucci Schreiber at: dreamweaversnc@gmail.com.
Mondays, Beginning September 18th, 1:00-3:30PM: Chronic Disease Self-Management (CDSMP).
This 6-week Workshop will be highly participatory. Mutual support and success aims to build participants' confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives. Each participant is guided to tailor the workshop content to their own needs. Techniques to deal with symptoms of chronic conditions such as fatigue, pain, sleeplessness, shortness of breath, stress, and emotional problems such as depression, anger, fear, and frustration. This class is free for anyone aged 60+ who might be experiencing a chronic condition or is a caregiver to someone who is experiencing a chronic condition. For more information and to register for this workshop, please contact Jenna Sharrits at 828-337-9264 or jenna@landofsky.org
Dates Include.
Monday September 18th
Monday September 25th
Monday October 2nd
Monday October 16th
Monday October 23rd
Monday October 30th
Instructors:
Jenna Sharrits with Land of Sky Regional Council Area Agency on Aging
Jacque Ballard with Hot Springs Health Program.
Location:
Multipurpose Room
Public Service Event: Are You BearWise? Tuesday, September 19th at 7:30 pm.
Want to know more about how to safely coexist with black bears in North Carolina? Cynthia Ward, Owner/Broker of Weaverville Realty is co-hosting this Bear-Awareness lecture featuring Ashley Hobbs, a bear biologist with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. We are all too aware of the continuing issues that our native Black Bears present in our neighborhoods as was recently covered in a recent MountainXpress article. Ashley Hobbs will discuss the natural history of black bears in western North Carolina and how you can use that information to safely coexist with these North Carolina treasures. Among the topics covered will be:
• Bear behavior and biology in North Carolina.
• The BearWise initiative, which provides ways to prevent conflicts, provides resources to resolve problems, and encourages community initiatives to keep bears wild.
• What to do in a bear encounter.
A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation. For more information, contact Ashley Hobbs at: ashley.hobbs@ncwildlife.org. Or for more tips on how to coexist with bears visit: bearwise.org.
What you missed since our last Blog posting…
On Sunday, July 23rd, the matinee theatrical production of Tales from the MOB (Mothers of the Brides ) played to a large and enthusiastic crowd. Written by Doreen Blue with “Pass the Hat Productions”, this delightful look at how mothers of the bride cope and interfere with their daughters’ wedding plans. There were no less than 20 individual monologues from a collection of zany women describing their experiences in anticipation of “the big day”. Special thanks to Cappy Tosetti and Doreen Blue for their expert leadership in bringing this unique production to our Weaverville stage. For this performance, the Director and Cast decided to donate all proceeds to a local charity: The Hope Chest for Women. This not-for-profit charity is dedicated to financially assisting women with breast cancer who live in Western North Carolina. Once again, the generosity of our attendees was superb, raising over $300.00 for this local charity. Well Done, ladies!
At the Café: On Sunday, July 9th, four excerpts from the new musical production At the Café received rave reviews from the enthusiastic crowd who came to the Weaverville Community Center for this unique and emotionally stirring event. The script and lyrics were written by local playwright Marcy Gallagher and the musical score was written by Sarah Kors (who graced our stage in 2022 as one half of Tumo Kors).
At the Café will have its grand premier at Asheville’s Tina McGuire Theater at the Wortham Center, August 18,19, 20, 25, 26, & 27. For more information contact Marcy Gallagher at: marcygallagher222@gmail.com. For tickets, contact the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts Box Office at 828-257-4530 / boxoffice@worthamarts.org.
Two items from the WCCHL Board Chairman
One: I don’t usually ask for help as our WCCHL operating goals have always sought to live under the radar. But, in the next couple of weeks, I will be missing from the Community Center as my lovely bride will be home recovering from a knee replacement. While I know all will be well at home, I won’t be attending the August 3rd and August 11th Special Events. Anyone who would like to volunteer to help out by stepping up to be the official “chair man” - setting up and returning chairs before and after these two events, please contact me via email at wcchl@weavervillenc.org.
Two: Our Board members hear repeatedly from our local Weaverville neighbors that they are not aware of the many activities that take place for FREE each month at the Community Center. WCCHL sends out over 600 emails, twice a month to get out our Blog and Schedule. We have over 700 Likes on our Facebook page. Our Blog and Schedule is prominently placed on the Town’s E-Focus Newsletter that gets sent out to 900+ local neighbors. These are large numbers for a Town of 5,000 residents. So, if you are attending our regularly scheduled classes or special events, think about bringing a friend or family member or two the next time you come to the Community Center. Our mission has always been about “neighbors reaching out to help neighbors” so reach out and help us continue to build a community that is both connected and engaged.
Welcome New Sponsor
Thank you, Dave Trout and Trout Insurance for joining the Weaverville Business Association as our WCCHL sponsors. Look for their logos on our Facebook page and Blog entries.
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