Happening at the Gem. . . . June 2025

Hello members! 

Hammers and more are swinging into action this month with the start of the kitchen remodel. Generous donations from the community have made this exciting new phase of growth possible for the Gem. The Board is hopeful that we can offer improved and more frequent cooking classes, themed dinner events, and private rentals for additional revenue after the renovations are complete, and the kitchen is a true "commercial kitchen." We thank you for your patience during the process, and will keep you informed of the progress along the way. As always, thank you for your support of the Gem, it wouldn't be here without it!

The spring trail clean-up day made a substantial dent in the work needed in our natural areas. Thanks to our volunteers for showing up, bringing tools, and working hard to help maintain and clear burn piles, weeds and invasive plants, and upgrade the trails. Board VP Wayne Munger will keep us all updated on a date for the next work day, likely in the fall.

If you have any questions, ideas, comments or a desire to volunteer please feel free to reach out to me, as well as Irene. My email is stefanie.wright@gmail.com and my cell phone is 773-396-3257. 

Under Construction! Schedule Changes!

Important Changes:

Monday, June 2- 11:00 am, Gentle Yoga will meet at the Blanco Library, Large Conference Room, 1118 Main Street.

Tuesday June 3- 8:00 Move It! and 9:15 Full Body Fit (Motion is Lotion) are both cancelled.

Tuesday, June 3- Poker Club is cancelled.

Wednesday, June 4- 11:00 am, Gentle Yoga will be at Gem of the Hills or by Zoom depending on the construction schedule. Look for an email late Tuesday.

Friday, June 6- 10:00 Yin Yoga will be held at the Blanco Library Main Conference Room, 1118 Main Street.

Circuit Training. Theresa's taking a break, y'all and there will not be class on Tuesday, June 10. The class will meet Monday, June 9, Thursday, June 12 and Friday, June 13. (6:30 am)

Please be aware with the kitchen remodel we may need to cancel classes or regularly scheduled activities. You'll get an email but maybe not much notice. Thanks for your patience during this project.

Gym Members:

We've ordered a new window and will soon schedule the replacement of the one with a crack. You'll see an email regarding any necessary information when we get closer to the work day.

Fitness Classes

Motion is Lotion is now Full Body Fit

Tuesday’s at 9:15am with Loretta

Thursday’s at 9am with Valerie

We've changed the name and Loretta has updated the description of our Tuesday/Thursday 9:15/9:00 class. This class is all she describes and more! Please remember to share with your friends how much you enjoy this class with both Loretta and Valerie and how it is helping you see changes to full body fit. The following description from Loretta will make it easy to explain, so share it. We know so many in our community can benefit from our classes both physically and socially.

Full Body Fit-Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance; a chair is used for support.

Try this class if you’re looking for a full body workout including light resistance training and low-impact cardio, but modified for troublesome joints.

Tuesday’s at 9:15am with Loretta

Thursday’s at 9am with Valerie

Circuit Training 6:30 am- Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays

Move It! 8:00 am Tuesdays and Fridays

Gentle Yoga Monday and Wednesdays at 11:00am and Yin Yoga on Fridays at 10:00am. See notice about this week's Monday and Friday yoga classes meeting at the big conference room at the library due to construction in the kitchen. We'll let you know Tuesday night if Wednesday's class will be in the Activity Center or ZOOM. Thanks for your patience. Call Darla at 512-422-0231 if you have questions about her classes.

Archery

Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:00 am

Pavilion

Our archery program is a fun group. All you need is an interest to try this fun sport and Charles has the equipment to get you started with practice weekly at the Gem's pavilion. We'd love to see more of our members enjoy this fun activity with Charles Ahrens. The pavilion driveway is next to NAPA Auto Parts. Come on out!

Gym at the Gem

Dave continues to be available for help establishing a routine. Your can reach out to him directly at 830-275-0575.

If you've been curious about the gym, reach out for a tour by calling the office at 830-833-2713 to set an appointment or email us at office@gemofthehills.org.

LOST and FOUND

Hey y'all. We have a pair of flip flops left in the Activity Center in the past few weeks. Take a look soon because these have been here so long we plan to send them to Good Sam.

There is also a white ear pod that recently showed up in the office. If you are missing one, give us a call at 512-573-5200. Thanks!