October Specials & Events:
Happiness vs Unhappiness -- you choose! (Thursday, Oct 2nd @ 6:30pm)
Carol Rhodes, PhD: Author and expert on relationships...
is a clinical psychologist and marriage counselor who specializes in relationship issues. She will be speaking about how to clarify and understand vague thoughts and feelings of unhappiness so that solutions are possible. Dr. Rhodes will also address specific problems such as anger and criticism: what to do if you live with an angry or critical person, as well as what to do if you are the angry, critical person. You are welcome to participate as the discussion will be interactive.
Dr. Rhodes is the author of I’m Just Not Happy and Affairs: Emergency Tactics and co-author of Why Women and Men Don’t Get Along! with her husband, Norman Goldner, Ph.D. Sign up sheets are located in the women’s locker room hallway.
Pawzercise is Back!!! (Saturday, October 4th @ 7:30am)
Kid’s Yoga Saturday (October 12 @ 11:00-11:30 am)
join Shelly Horswill for Kid’s Yoga. Open to children ages 3-7. Cost: $5 members, $10 non-members. Sign up at front desk, space is limited.
Des Moines Marathon (October 19th):
Here’s a chance to complete a marathon, while walking with great company—Body and Balance staff and members! Pull out your good walking shoes and get moving with our dear Sheila Kepler in this great fall marathon on Sunday, October 19th. No running required. Add a feather to your work-out cap and have a great time with our sunny Sheila. She’s rounding up team members as we speak. See Sheila at the front desk for more details, as soon as possible…
Membership Night (Thursday, October 23rd from 6:30-8:30pm)
It’s time once again, to honor you, our members, featuring appetizers, wine, hand/chair massages, facility tours and prizes. We will offer you a chance to win a one-hour massage, one T-n-T holiday series, coffee drink certificates, and even a Barnes and Noble gift certificate. In addition, bring a friend and they receive half-price enrollment fees and you and your new member friend, will receive a personal training session for two! Sign up on the bulletin board or inquire at front desk.
Vampire Cocktail Book Club (Wednesday, October 29th @ 6:30pm)
In Twilight, an exquisite fantasy by Stephenie Meyer, readers discover a pair of lovers who are supremely star-crossed. Bella adores beautiful Edward, and he returns her love. But Edward is having a hard time controlling the blood lust she arouses in him, because—he’s a vampire…
New Stuff at Body and Balance…..
Member Merchandise Showcase
This month, stop by to see the Arbonne Product Display, by member Lisa Moenning. Arbonne offers pure, safe and beneficial products. Lisa is offering 35 ff all products until October 31st and $100 in free products for anyone who books a presentation with 5 friends. Sweet Lisa can be contacted by email ml@mlmoen.com or by phone 319.541.4526.
(Ask Colleen about reserving a space to display your products. Monthly rentals are available).
In the Coffee Shop... try our scrumptious, Pumpkin spice lattes, while sitting in front of our cozy fireplace. Bring a new friend, and receive a latte at our expense. (Buy one, get one free).
In the GE Room….More New Classes and a new instructor, Kami Aherns! Our newly certified personal trainer, Kami will be teaching the following:
Booty Kick = Cardio-kickboxing. This class works your total body with fun, easy combos to get your heart pumping and all over toning. High and low-impact options available.
Old School = Fun, old-school-type aerobics with an up-to-date funk! Forget confusing choreography, just a basic aerobic fat burning exercise. All levels are welcome!
BUTT & GUT=This class utilizes various strength training exercises to shape, tighten and tone those “difficult” areas. Focus will mainly be on the lower half of the body, the abdominal and gluteus muscles. All levels welcome.
Coming, in November....
Shopping Night – Thursday, November 13th @ 6:30pm
Join us for a night of festive, pre-holiday shopping, in the friendly, cozy environment of body & balance. We’ll be featuring member’s wares for your gift-giving needs while enjoying light appetizers and a selection of local wines. Stay tuned for more details. (Member vendors--contact Colleen to reserve your space.)
