Happening at the Gem. . . . September 2025

Hello members! 

Don't forget to mark your calendars for Sunday September 7 for a celebration and tour of the new kitchen.

The Gem is seeking committed, enthusiastic, and service-driven members of the community to join our board. Please send your resume or CV, and a brief statement about why you would like to join the leadership team.

Still working on a fall trail workday, Emergency Response Center planning and prep, and Arts Programming, please let me know if you'd be interested in serving on these committees.

As always, 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. 

Gym Members:

Thanks for your patience with that beeping hand sanitizer.

It will be back in service soon!

Gym at the Gem

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

He currently has a four-week class in the Activity Center, Tuesdays at 10:30 am for the next three weeks. This is a great way to meet Dave and understand how to make the best use of your time in the gym.

If you've been curious about the Gym at the Gem, reach out for a tour during office hours Monday - Thursday or by appointment by email.

Fitness Classes

Step Aerobics Mondays 8:30 am

Full Body Fit Tuesday’s at 9:15am

Thursday’s at 9am

This class is a perfect place just twice a week to improve core fitness, strength and balance!

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

Move It! 8:00 am Tuesdays and Fridays

Gentle Yoga Monday and Wednesdays at 11:00am and Yin Yoga Fridays at 10:00am. Darla is vacationing Sept. 15- October 11. Kim Talley will sub. Keep an eye on the activities calendar for changes this month

Archery

Wednesdays & Fridays 9:00 am

Pavilion

All you need is an interest to try this fun sport. We've got equipment to get you started. The pavilion driveway is next to NAPA Auto Parts. Come on out!

Upcoming calendar changes due to events/rentals:

Pickleball is cancelled on Sunday, September 7 and Thursday, September 11.

Tickets on Sale Now!

Cooking classes at the Gem!

Saturday, September 13, 2025 11-3 pm

Flavors of Fall

Also, coming in October- Fall Fundraiser

Fall Table Community Dinner

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Volunteer Appreciation and Grand Reopening

Our newly renovated kitchen is ready for rental! The new space fills a valuable need in the community for cottage bakers and others who need kitchen space. The kitchen is awesome and we always like to gather and appreciate volunteers. Thanks to our Executive Board Members and Jack Twilley along with Sibby Barrett who took the lead on this renovation. There were lots of folks stepping in scheduled and unscheduled. Be sure to come and get your well deserved appreciation for lending a hand.

We're also giving away a door prize for a gym membership. Currently members are eligible and will win an extension to their current membership.

Please help us spread the word. Invite everyone!

Save the Date from our Nonprofit Members



Hill Country Alliance, Land Team Meeting September 11

Keep Blanco Beautiful Community Mixer, September 16

Blanco County Rotary Taste the Grape Fundraiser, September 20

We have an offer for Line Dancing classes. We are considering Tuesdays at 4:30. Are you interested? Let us know by emailing the office. Classes will start mid September or early October, if there is enough interest. $5 to the instructor.

Each Tuesday from noon - 3 pm and the 2nd, 4th and 5th Wednesdays are Game Days at the Gem. Currently, we have poker and 42. We need four people to add a Bridge table. If you'd like to be the Activity Lead or if you want to play weekly or once a month, send us an email.