Hooping Harmony Calendar of Events & Classes
- 2010 -

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AUGUST 2010

SEPTEMBER 2010

• HOOP DANCE & HOOP FITNESS CLASSES •   

*Classes only at The Fix this summer, more classes coming in September*

Hoop Fitness Class - Ongoing

Where: Greenfield YMCA - 451 Main Street, Greenfield, MA  01301
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 7:15 to 8:15 pm
Cost: Free for members and $9.00 for non-members

Classes run through June 17, then a summer break and we will be back September 28!

Tuesday & Thursday Hoop Class is all about Cardio, Core and Connection!
Even if you were a “hoop failure” in the past, we can guarantee success in this class. This is the perfect class for complete beginners to experienced hoopers who are looking for a hoop fitness workout. Hooping Harmony provides the professional adult hula hoops and inspiring instruction for anyone that wants to get in shape AND have FUN!!!

You will:

• Tone up your entire body
• Boost your metabolism
• Find rhythm and coordination
• Learn how to engage all 29 muscles of your core.
• Laugh a lot and meet some wonderful people!

Well behaved children accompanied by a participating adult are welcome to join us!

This is a great class for family and friends to take together. This is a drop in class, you do not
need to sign up for this class or be a member of the YMCA.

Hoop Fit & Flow™ Part Fitness - Part Dance - A whole lot of fun!!!

Think you can't hula hoop, think again. Hula hooping is back and better than ever!!! The new larger, weighted hoops create success for everyone. Regardless of age, size or rhythmic ability, hooping is an activity that most everyone can enjoy. It's a low impact, high cardio activity that strengthens your core, tones your entire body, increases energy and flexibility and is so much FUN you won't want to stop! We will introduce dynamic flow and new moves that will take you beyond the basics in each class.

This class is suitable for beginners to advanced hoopers. Professional adult hula hoops will be provided for class (bring your own if you have one) and there will be hoops available to purchase. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your space early. Drop ins are welcome - not encouraged.

* Ongoing Classes Available at two locations *

~Location 1 - Northampton MA    This is a multi level class

               Classes at this location fill quickly - prepaying will reserve your spot in class!

Where: At The Fix, 30 Crafts Ave., Northampton, MA  01060 - (413) 582-0656
When: The second and fourth Sunday of every month - September classes - 9/12/10 & 9/26/10  
Time:  3:00-4:15 pm
Cost:  For each class - $15 - $12 if paid by the Friday before the class
           to register call (413) 219-0352

~Location 2 - Westfield, MA    This is a multi level class

Taking a break, we will be back in October!

Where:  YMCA, 67 Court St., Westfield, MA  01085, (413) 568-8631
When: The second Friday of every month - next class October 8  
Time:  6:30-7:45 pm
Cost:  For each class - $10 for members, $15 for non-members
To reserve your space, please RSVP at the YMCA Westfield (413) 568-8631

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• HH EVENTS & HOOP JAMS •

January 16 - Private Birthday Party - 2:00-3:00 pm - YMCA, Greenfield, MA

January 24 – Y-Ladies Day Out – 12:00-3:00 – YMCA, Greenfield, MA
               Location: YMCA, 451 Main St., Greenfield, MA
               This is a free event for women of all ages. Bring your friends and treat yourself to an
               afternoon away. Receive a tour of the facilities, try a demo class, check out the interesting                vendors. Jump start your New Year’s resolution by grooving out with a hoop with us in the
           big gym 1:00-2:30! We will have hoops available to purchase.
               

February 18 - The Wonders of the Body - An Experience for the Entire Family - 10:00-2:00            
               Location: 361 Whitney Ave., Baystate Conference Center, Holyoke, MA
               This is a free event for the whole family sponsored by Baystate Hospital. This event
               will be fun and educational. We will help you get started hooping and we will have hoops                         available to purchase.

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April 10 - Private Birthday Party - 2:00-3:00 pm - YMCA, Greenfield, MA

April 17 & 18 - Franklin County Home Show & Green Fair - Sat. 10 am-7 pm, Sun. 10 am-4 pm      
               Location: Franklin County Fairgrounds - 89 Wisdom Way, Greenfield, MA
               This event show blends fine services and products, traditional and cutting edge with the                focus encouraging innovation today for a greener and more prosperous tomorrow!!!
               A $2 entrance fee is encouraged. We will help you get started if you are new to hooping
               or rock out with you if you already know how. We will be vending and have a special
               discount for the show. Hooping is a  "green" way to get fit and feel better!

April 21 - Baystate Administrative Staff Appreciation Day - Private event - 2:00-4:00 pm          
               Location: Chestnut Conference Center, Springfield, MA

April 22 - Future Me Healthy - An Interactive Experience for the Entire Family - 3:00-5:00            
               Location: Baystate Mary Lane Hospital, 85 South Street, Ware, MA
               This is a free event for the whole family sponsored by Baystate Hospital. Learn about
               different ways to improve your family's health. Spring into action with the different                interactive displays. We will help you get started hooping and we will have
               hoops available to purchase at special discounted prices.

April 24 - Bement School Spring Fling - Private event - 10:00 am-12:00 pm          
               Location: Deerfield, MA

April 30 - Hooping 101 - Private event - 4:30-5:30 pm        
               Location: Community Action Youth Programs for Kids - Greenfield, MA

April 30 - Northampton Dyke March - 6:00-7:30 pm rally, then a dyke march to Union Station    
               Location: Rally at the Unitarian Universalist Church, Main St. Northampton, MA
               Come show your support and celebrate that we live in an area that embraces diversity! We                will be hooping and helping people get started hooping from 6:30-7:30. Then join us as we                spread light with our led hoops on our way to Union Station!!!

            
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May 1 - Gay Pride Parade - 12:00-1:00 pm        
               Location: Hooping it out on South St., Northampton, MA

May 3 - Just Get Moving! - Hoop Jam for Fitness - 6-7:30 pm           
               Location: Springfield College Track, 263 Alden Street, Springfield, MA
               This event is open to the public and sponsored by Baystate Spirit of Women. This event is                free and water and healthy snacks will be provided. Give this fitness trend a whirl!
               It doesn't matter if you were never able to hoop before; no experience is necessary!
               To register: 1-800-377-4325 We will have hoops available to purchase so that you
               can continue your journey to fitness while having fun! 

May 7 - Baystate Medical Center - Hooping 101 - 12:00-1:00 pm - employees only         
               Location: Whitney Ave. Conference Center, Holyoke, MA

May 8 - Hooping 101 - 11:00 am-12:00 pm –Easthampton, MA - Private Event   

May 15 - Rays of Hope Survivors' Day Program - 9:00 am- 2:00 pm           
               Location: Springfield Sheraton, 1 Monarch Place, Springfield, MA
               Join us as we share a dynamic and fun way to reconnect with your body and begin your                journey back to health and well being!!!  

May 17 - Baystate Medical Center - Hooping 101 - 12:00-1:00 pm - employees only         
               Location: Franklin Baystate Medical Center, Greenfield, MA  (Conference rooms B & C)

May 21 - FREE HOOP JAM - 6:30 pm- 8:00 pm           
               Location: Pulaski Park, Main St., Northampton, MA (next to the Academy of Music)
               For more info on hoop jams click on "What is a Hoop Jam" 

May 28 - Hooping 101 - 2:00-3:00 pm – Vernon Elementary School, Vernon, VT - Private Event
   

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June 4 - Arts & Eats Fair - Private event - 6:00-7:30 pm        
               Location: Gill Elementary School - Gill, MA

June 4-7 – Gone to Wildfire - http://wildfireretreat.com/ We will be vending, teaching and playing!

June 12 - Riverfest of Shelburne Falls - 10:00 am- 4:00 pm           
               Location: Shelburne Falls, MA
               This is a joyous festival for the whole family sponsored by the Deerfield Watershed                Association. We will be vending and playing, come join us!!! 

June 18 - YMCA Parking Lot Party - 5:30 - 8:30 pm           
               Location: YMCA - Greenfield, MA
               We will be hooping from 6:00-7:30 pm. Come join all the family fun as we begin                summer!!!                

June 19 - FREE HOOP JAM - 6:30 pm- 8:00 pm           
               Location: Pulaski Park, Main St., Northampton, MA (next to the Academy of Music)
               For more info on hoop jams click on "What is a Hoop Jam"  

June 25–27 - NY Faerie Festival – A Midsummers Dream
           Location: Ouaquaga, NY
           This is a family friendly mystical, magical event. An escape from ordinary reality..... into magical            play!!! Come join us in the circle.
          

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July 9 - Community Unity - End Racism 4:00-6:00 pm          
               Location: Greenfield, MA
               Community Action Youth Program - private event

July 10 & 11 – Maplewoodstock
           Location: Memorial Park (across from the Maplewood train station), Maplewood, NJ
           Come and experience this amazing community in New Jersey for two days of music, art and            family fun!!! We will be sharing a whole lot of hoopla with an amazing array of
           hoops for sale. 

July 16 - Private Performance - 11:30 am
           Location: Baystate Health Center, Chestnut Conference room, Springfield, MA

July 16 - Hooping 101 - 5:30-6:30 pm
           Location: Sunderland Public Library, 20 School St., Sunderland, MA

July 17 - Private Birthday Party - 3:00-4:00 pm - Springfield, MA

July 17 - FREE HOOP JAM - 6:30 pm- 8:00 pm           
               Location: Pulaski Park, Main St., Northampton, MA (next to the Academy of Music)
               For more info on hoop jams click on "What is a Hoop Jam" 

July 19 – Baystate Spirt of Women – Summer Camp - 6:00-7:30 pm                                                 Location: Greenfield Middle School (on the playing field), 195 Federal St., Greenfield, MA
           Hooping 101 - If you want to feel more coordinated and connected to your body, or tone             and sculpt while having fun, this hula-hooping program is for you. Join Hooping Harmony             and give this fitness trend a whirl, even if you've never been able to hoop before. No             experience necessary! Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. Water and brown               bag snacks will be provided. To register:  1-800-377-4325. This event is FREE!

July 23 – Art in the Park - 4:00-6:00 pm
           Location: Pulaski Park, Main St., Northampton, MA (next to the Academy of Music)
           Join us during Northampton's Sidewalk Sales Days.  Many local artisans will be gathering at                     Pulaski Park to share their gifts and talents!!!

July 24 – Pittsfield City Hoopla – 12:00 (noon)-10:00 pm
           Location: The Public Gardens at Springside Park (behind the Springside House)
           874 North St. (Rt. 7), Pittsfield, MA (Springside Park)
           An arts festival celebrating the craft, craze and creativity of the hoola hoop!!! Hooping            Harmony will be there along with guest artists from the Boston Hoop Troop, One With
           Fire, Gaia Roots and more. We will be teaching "Join the Circle - Hooping 101"
           between 12:30-1:30. For more info: www.pittsfieldcityhoopla.org
           
          
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August 6 - FREE HOOP JAM - 6:30 pm- 8:00 pm           
               Location: Pulaski Park, Main St., Northampton, MA (next to the Academy of Music)
               For more info on hoop jams click on "What is a Hoop Jam" 

August 8 - Hooping 101 - 12:30 - 2:30 pm           
               Location: Our Lady of Guadalupe, Holyoke, MA

August 14 - West Stockbridge Zucchini Fest - 10:00 am-9:30 pm
            Location: Center of West Stockbridge, MA
            Hooping Harmony will be at the festival between 4:30-7:30 pm rock'in it out with Berkshire             Batteria. Come join the fun!!!!                    

August 15 - Private Birthday Party - 2:00-3:00 pm - Brookfield, MA

August 17-19 - Gone to Omega Institute    
               Location: Rhinebeck, New York - for more info: 845-266-4444 Ext. 360

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September 9 – Interview with Channel 22 News – 11:00 am                                                                        Location: Chicopee, MA       

September 10 - FREE HOOP JAM - 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm           
               Location: Pulaski Park, Main St., Northampton, MA (next to the Academy of Music)
               For more info on hoop jams click on "What is a Hoop Jam" 

September 15 – Hooping 101 – 2:00-3:00 pm                                                                          Location: Glen Meadow Retirement Community, Long Meadow, MA
           Private event for staff members. 

September 17-20 - Omega Institute           
               Location: Rhinebeck, NY 

September 21 – Family Fun Day at the Bernardston Farmers Market – 4:00-7:00 pm                 Location: Bernardston United Church Parking Lot, 58 Church St., Bernardston, MA
                Celebrate the summer's bounty with good food, great music, hooping and more!!!

September 24 – Mount Holyoke College – 3:30-5:30 pm - private event                                                Location: South Hadley, MA

September 24-27 – Gone to Wildfire - We will be vending, teaching and playing!

September 25 – Queer Carnevale: Mardi Gras in New England – 12:00- 6:00 pm
           Location: 3-County Fairgrounds, Northampton, MA
           Music, food, games, performances, vendors and more!!! Come join us in the circle at this            fundraiser for the LGBT Coalition of Western Massachusetts. 

September 30 - Baystate Medical Center Health Festival - 7:00 am-2:00 pm - employees only         
               Location: Franklin Baystate Medical Center, Greenfield, MA  (Conference rooms B & C)  

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October 7 - Baystate Medical Center Health Festival - 8:00 am-2:30 pm - employees only         
               Location: 361 Whitney Ave., Holyoke, MA   

October 15 - Baystate Medical Center Health Festival - 8:00 am-3:00 pm - employees only         
               Location: Chestnut Conference Center, Springfield, MA          

October 22 – Western & Central, MA Girl Scouts Hula Hooping 101- 7:00-8:00 pm
           Location: Mass Mutual Center, Springfield, MA
           This event is open to any girl scout in central and western Massachusetts and their adult            companion. The fee for this class in $10 per person. No experience necessary, hoops will be            provided.  Come join the spin and have tons of fun!!!          

• WORKSHOPS & INTENSIVES •

Check back for the 2010 Workshop & Intensives schedule.
Postings will be up soon!

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