Thursday, June 28, 2012

Virtual Salon 6/28/12



The Lloyd House Virtual Salon Newsletter 
(See at the end of this email for introductory material and instructions to unsubscribe.)


SECTION ONE: TABLE NOTES
 


Hi Everyone!
  taken just now, working on the Virtual Salon, and hectic with preparing for 
Alexander Technique Teachers' Workshop with the world-famous
Yehuda Kuperman.  Pray for me!

 OBAMACARE UPHELD BY SUPREME COURT!  WOW, such wonderful news.  Read Huffington Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/28/supreme-court-health-care-reform-ruling_n_1605393.html  (full text of the decision)

 World Choir Games.  It starts Thurs. July 5 w/ free friendship concerts.  Don't miss these!  For schedule go to http://lloydhouse and click on the "World Choir Games" link!  Or for the complete schedule (including Massed Choir of 700 voices on last day!) go here:  http://2012worldchoirgames.com/  You can buy tickets there.

 Remember, free 'dress rehearsal' by MLK Chorale and Muse at St. John's Unitarian Universalist Church on Resor in Clifton.  Sunday at 4.  

 Nuns on the bus.  This is big.  Some nuns are traveling around the country spreading socio-political truths.  See http://www.nunsonthebus.org  Check out the short video (see Articles below) and Paulette Meier's impassioned review of that.  

 See in Articles my little piece on aging. 

Hugs to everyone!

Ellen



SECTION TWO: ACTIVITIES, OPPORTUNITIES

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      CINCINNATI HONORED TO HOST WORLD CHOIR GAMES

      World Choir Games [Wednesday 4 – Saturday 14 July]: As many as 20,000 of the world's best singers will be in Cincinnati for the 2012 World Choir Games; the 1st time the Games have been hosted in the US. This is our opportunity to see & hear 100s of choirs of all ages from about 70 countries from around the world: Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia, & South & North America. These choirs will perform & compete in 23 categories over 11 days. This is also a valuable opportunity to meet & interact with people from around the world, as Cincinnati turns into a musical UN for 11 days. Known as the "Olympics of Choral Music," this will be the largest choral competition in the world, as choirs perform everything from gospel to folk to barbershop to jazz. Much more info at 2012worldchoirgames.com. 
       
      AND...The MLK Chorale, (Gospel, Spirituals) as well as Muse will present their performance pieces in a FREE concert at St John's UU Church in Clifton on Resor Ave, Sunday July 1 at 4:00.  I haven't heard Muse in a while, but they are always wonderful, AND I KNOW that the MLK Chorale is amazing this summer.  We blow our own minds just rehearsing.  Wonderful music.  Don't miss this.  ellen






      TOUR DE FRACK... Environmental/Political Bicycle event July 14 to July 28
      From Butler, PA to Washington DC.
      join in for some or all.  Supported by Sierra Club et al.  



       the Northside Farmers Market is Wednesdays from 4-7pm in Hoffner Park on the corner of Blue Rock and Hamilton Avenues.       See you there!
      Sara Mulhauser, manager
        

      Sara Mulhauser
      Northside Farmers Market Manager
      northsidefarmersmarket@gmail.com
      #nsidefarmersmkt
      513.614.3671













          Fracking is a kind of natural gas drilling that uses high volumes of toxic chemicals to fracture rock and release natural gas. It contaminates surrounding drinking water, and even has been causing earthquakes in Youngstown.

           

          The fracking industry has been causing earthquakes in the state, and now we are amping up to create our own. 

            I hope you will visit: Dontfrackoh.org!

          http://dontfrackoh.org





      2715 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio  45206, 513/ 221-0981
       

      For information, contact Vickie Ciotti 513/221-0981   vciotti@civicgardencenter.org.
       
                                Civic Garden Center Calendar of Events & Programs
      June and July 2012
       
       ...

      July 14. Mid-Summer Feast, 10:00-12:00pm, at the Civic Garden Center.
      Instructor: Cecelia and Madeline Dorger
      Learn to create new and tasty treats with ingredients that are in season!  Using basic cooking skills and great recipes, we will help you create things like fresh salsa and pesto with the fresh produce available in a mid-summer garden.  This is a family friendly program, so feel free to bring your budding chefs.
      Cost: $15 (free for CGC volunteers).  Please register by calling 221-0981 x 18.
       
      July 21. Homegrown Medicine and Congo Fundraiser. 9am-12pm, at the Civic Garden Center.
      Instructors: Diantha Decker and Wes Duren, Marvins Organic Gardens
      Around the world, since the dawn of mankind, people have looked to plants and nature for the cure to all manner of illness.  Medicinal knowledge has been passed down and expanded upon as our understanding of science and the human body has deepened. Homegrown medicine gardening is empowering, exciting and a beautiful addition to any yard.  Join us as we explore several incredibly unique and useful plants that you can grow and use to alleviate many common maladies.  The first hour will be a talk about the plants and their uses and the next two hours will be a hands-on workshop creating herbal remedies such as salves, tinctures, compresses, teas, syrups, smudges and more. Everyone will have the option to take home a portion of the products they make, and we will have additional herbal products for sale. All proceeds from this event will go toward supporting our mission in the African Congo to promote Edible Food Forests.
      Cost: $50.  Please register by calling 221-0981 x 18.
       
      July 31.  Preserving the Harvest: Water Bath Canning. 6pm-8pm, at the Civic Garden Center.
      Instructors: Betsy DeMateo & Jennifer Even, OSU Extension Agency
      Do you want to preserve fruit, jams, jellies, tomatoes, or salsa? Come find out how to can safely and efficiently. Make a delicious, high-quality product to give away or keep in your cupboard! With Water Bath Canning you can preserve your garden harvest to enjoy throughout the year.
      Cost: $15 (free for CGC volunteers).  Please register by calling 221-0981 x 18.
       



      Throughout the summer, Wednesdays on the Green, free concerts at 7 PM, weekly.  

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE AT THE LLOYD HOUSE:

Check out our A.T.  page on facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/EllenUp
I will try and post regularly.  Ellen.

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Claire RECHNITZER writes:

  • Hi Everyone,
    Some of you are regular or occasional attendees of the free weekly Alexander Technique practice sessions at the Lloyd House - Sundays from 3:45 to 4:30pm. If you haven't participated yet, please join the fun! (http://home.fuse.net/ellenbierhorst/)
    Claire and Ellen

    Claire, Alan, Fanchon, Gene, Anita, Dolly
    A.T. Sunday Practice 11/20/11 watching the movie DVD "Move Well Avoid Injury" ~

FREE Alexander Technique Practice session every Sunday 3:45 - 4:30 at the Lloyd House 3901 Clifton Ave. 45220.  Open to all (students, teachers, the general public)
........................................................................


 Ellen Bierhorst Ph.D. ~ Alexander Technique ~ http://www.lloydhouse.com ~ 513 221 1289 ~ Cincinnati

    Fantastic introductory fee deal :  First lesson free; second through 4th lessons only $10.  After that, only $50/lesson if you buy a package of 4 at a time, prepaid. *   The real fee is $78 per lesson.  I am interested in "turning on" as many people as possible to this wonderful learning.  Good for pain, for performance improvement in the arts, athletics, ... And finally, good for personal development.  It has definite geriatric benefit as well.  

    You can read about my own experiences and find links to other sites here: 
 http://www.lloydhouse.com 

    Call and make an appointment or to discuss it with me.  513 221 1289.  
........
* However, it is my commitment to adjust fees for anyone truly wanting lessons who cannot afford even this modest fee.  Try it and see.  Ellen

GET THIS!:  fabulous animation showing you how to sit in front of the computer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCSNajqC8rg

And here is another fabulous short video on posture for health and power:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRw6lpkBjSc

Oh and P.S.:  I've started posting videos on YouTube on a variety of subjects.  You can search by my name.  Fun.  
Ellen Bierhorst
 





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GREEN UMBRELLA

... is the brain child of Brewster Rhodes, local leader/activist/ environmentalist.  Most weeks he has a new email update... you can access it here:


http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=luuicojab&v=001xESrKcN5fLS7VYj7HWyDTuqzJezThtVthbJvdtYss_9ySBhi01zFSiUB_WZmDdVNgmg8k4VAbWfdft4GX5hxn2m5YcdXLE74YUfMcfMzR4QYSnhXr4RZWQ%3D%3D


Eloquent speech advocating vegetarianism on the grounds of humane treatment of animals.  Sent by Mary Ann Lederer:




Space Available in Historic Clifton Castle

Please circulate this ad.  ellen

Five adults share separate bedrooms, communal spaces in the Lloyd House on Clifton Avenue.  

1. Second Floor:  2 (3) room Master Suite, available Now: 


2. Second Floor: Large bedroom, beautiful gas burning fireplace , with private bathroom.  (photos, see www.lloydhouse.com)


Kitchen on third floor is shared among 4 housemates (two per refrigerator).  

Off-street parking.  Common rooms include: first floor living, dining rooms, spacious veranda with chiminea and Hatteras hammock, third floor meditation/movement room.  

Utilities:  heat, water, high speed wireless internet included.  

 

The atmosphere is warm, welcoming and relaxed.  We like to have periodic house brunch for current and former housemates, and typically have a live-music dancing party in the late summer.  

Housemates must be people who can be pleasant and up-beat 24/7, with rock solid ability to pay house-sharing dues on time without reminding.  Dues for the Master Suite:  $725/month.  Available 6/1/12.

Dues for single room: $500/month.  


  

               

Ellen Bierhorst Ph.D., M.AmSAT

Holistic Psychologist and Teacher of the Alexander Technique

ellenbierhorst@lloydhouse.com

513-221-1289  ~ http://www.lloydhouse.com ~

3901 Clifton Ave. Cinti., OH 45220 ~

 



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