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Skate With Olympian Ice Skater Patrick Chan

9 Sep

If you, or anyone you know, has ever dreamed of skating with an Olympian skater, mark your calendar, your opportunity to do just that is here.   You are invited to come skate with Canada’s most decorated Olympian skater Patrick Chan. He will be be lacing up for two public skates on Saturday, September 17th at Hillcrest Rink or Saturday, October 8th at Trout Lake Rink. The events will also include a small circuit area with instructor for training as well as an off ice meet and greet.   The fee for this event is the regular fee for a public skate. For more information, visit Vancouver.ca

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Outdoor Zumba Classes At Trout Lake Mondays Until August 15

12 Jul

Looking for some outdoor options for exercise this summer? If so, Trout Lake Community Centre is offering outdoor Zumba classes until August 15th. Classes happen every Monday from 6:45 pm to 7:45 pm.  Latin rhythms including Salsa, Merengue and Cumbia along with some easy to follow moves will get you moving.   Classes are designed for all fitness levels.  Drop in $14.70, to register for the full series, visit City of Vancouver / Vancouver Parks & Recreation.

Photo: Trout Lake Community Centre

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Free Outdoor Yoga In Sunrise Park

16 Jun

If you wish to get out in the fresh air and take in some yoga, you may wish to head to Sunrise Park this summer.  Organizer and instructor, Ruby Wong, along with two other certified yoga instructors will hosting outdoor classes every Tuesday at 7:00 pm from July 5th to August 23rd. You can participate in free outdoor yoga at Sunrise Park which is located at Windermere and East 3rd Avenue. To register, visit them online at Sunrise Park Yoga or email them at sunriseparkyoga@gmail.com.

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DAUB Warehouse Sale June 17 & 18, 2022

8 Jun

DAUB, a local handmade, small-batch activewear and wardrobe basics clothing company, hosts its second in-person warehouse sale ever. They will be offering 20 – 75% off on beautiful designs Friday, June 17th and Saturday, June 18th at 1282 Franklin Street, Vancouver, BC.

At the DAUB Warehouse Sale, you’ll find leggings, tank tops, sports bras, cozy bamboo sweatshirts and sweatpants, tee-shirts and jackets perfect for yoga.  DAUB clothing is made in Canada clothing with a focus on quality one-of-a-kind pieces. Since its beginnings in 2010, many items have been hand-dyed in the Vancouver studios and locally made. DAUB is designed to inspire confidence, comfort and movement.  For the early birds, you will be able to find samples starting from $10.

The DAUB Warehouse Sale runs Friday, June 17th from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Saturday, June 18th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at 1282 Franklin Street (at Clarke Drive – north of Hastings before Powell).  To learn more and check out all their designs, visit them at DAUB.

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East Van’s Housewives of Hip Hop Holding Audition For New Members

26 Sep

Are you familiar with East Van’s Housewives of Hip Hop? If not, you should check out these super charged women who love to dance and have fun. In case you haven’t heard of them, the ‘Housewives’ have become quite the sensation on Tik Tok. For a bit of history, 6 years ago some moms were dropping their kids off at Boogaloo Academy for a dance class. The ladies decided the kids were having all the fun and they wanted in on some of that. Soon after, the owner of Boogaloo Academy, Jheric Hizon, taught them some hip hop moves which they then performed at a studio year end dance and that’s where the journey took off.  In 2018, they entered some dance competitions in the “adult street dance” category and next thing you know, the ladies won 2 silver medals and invites to perform at the WestCoast Women’s Show and the Victoria Women’s Show.

Now YOU have the opportunity to get in on all the fun! The Housewives of Hip Hop are holding an audition to add new members to their team. If you love to dance, have fun and have an affinity for old school hip hop and everything in between, you are almost certainly in, or well we’d say you have a good running start. To audition, mark your calendar for Tuesday, October 19th at Boogaloo Academy, #101 – 8410 Ontario Street. Auditions will be held in person between 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm. The Housewives have some requirements for their members which we’ve set out below. Aspiring Housewives, please give a read.

All “House” Wives of Hip Hop must:

  1. Prefer dancing to house work.  
  2. Be open to proudly wear spandex and leg warmers.  
  3. Be 35+ and believe that women age like fine wine.  
  4. Enjoy a kitchen dance party. No professional dance training required.  
  5. Commit to one day a week of dance and laughter until June 2022. 
  6. Commit to participating in competitions and shake it like everyone is watching.  
  7. Have a sense of humour and especially be able to laugh at oneself. 
  8. Have a flexible and open mind  ready to learn and dance to a wide range of music and styles. Flexible body not required. 
  9. Be a team player cause teamwork without team is just work and who wants that.
  10. Honour our bodies and work through aches, pains and ice packs together.
  11. Hold a valid passport (the vaccine one of course!).

You can check out some of their past clips on TikTok or give them a follow on Instagram @thehousewivesofhophop to see more.

Photos & Video: Courtesy of The Housewives Of Hip Hop

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Beginner Roller Skating Lessons At Grandview Park Sunday, July 29th

10 Jul

RedRollerBladesHave you always wanted to learn how to roller skate?  Did you know that roller skating is a great workout for muscle development? It’s also low impact and fun.  Come out Sunday, July 29th for a fun and informative lesson in which you’ll learn important basics such as falling, turning, stopping and of course skating.   Andrea (Andi) Fraser Winsby a former coach for the Terminal City Rollergirls is offering up her vast experience to teach you. The cost is $15 and you are required to get loaded up with the full safety gear in advance of the lesson otherwise you won’t be able to skate.  Lessons start at 10:30 am sharp and go till Noon. Note: This is a fair weather event.  To reserve your spot or for more information, visit Eventbrite.

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Tango Lessons At The Italian Cultural Centre Friday Nights September-October

30 Aug

TangoDanceIf you are looking for a fun date night, we invite you to check out Tango lessons being offered every Friday night at the Italian Cultural Centre starting this Friday, September 1st. If you are not familiar with tango, it is a partnered dance that originated in the 1880s in Argentina and became so popular it spread to the rest of the world. No surprise why, this is one sexy dance. Starting September 1st, Italian tango instructor Adrian Reda, will introduce you to the world of tango and teach you and your partner the fundamental movements. The class is open to beginners and those with a few steps under their belt. The classes run every Friday for the next 2 months for 1 1/2 hours at a cost of $20 per class or $60 for the month. Classes are also offered in 3 languages, English Italian and Spanish. To register, call the Italian Cultural Centre at 604.430.3337.

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Art For Meditation and Mindful Living By East Van Artist Carolyn Trotter

24 Mar

BaliBlissMeditationMatWe recently attended the Health & Wellness Show held in Vancouver and had the pleasure of chatting with Carolyn Trotter of Mandala Blooms Creative. Carolyn is an East Vancouver artist that makes beautiful meditation mats under the name of Mandala Creative Blooms. She received a Diploma in Art in Merchandising from Langara College and has studied graphic design, printmaking, sacred geometry, technical illustration, interior design and visual marketing in both Canada and Mexico. A series of life experiences and health challenges brought Carolyn to study yoga and meditation.  In 2014, Carolyn launched her business designing floral meditation mats with mandala centres. They are designed to provide a sacred centerpiece for a serene space to meditate.  Carolyn is committed to the integration of art, personal health and daily mindfulness with the intention of helping people heal.  Carolyn herself has faced many challenges in her life and her secrets for getting well were yoga and meditation. These practices enabled Carolyn to stay focused on the things that matter most.  We invite you to visit Mandala Blooms Creative online shop open 24/7.  Carolyn also makes colourful yoga towels with her designs as well as framed prints of her designs.  If you dig a bit deeper, you can also find some paintings at CarolynTrotter.com which we have to say, we’d love to see on any of our walls.

 

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Free Yoga Is Back At Dude Chilling Park

27 Jun

YogaFrom the hearts of Karma teachers, daily free yoga classes are back at Dude Chilling Park.  Classes run 7 days a week at 10:00 am and 6:00 pm in Dude Chilling Park also known as Guelph Park, 2390 Brunswick Street.  If you want to participate, simply bring:

 

Water bottle
Yoga mat
Towel or blanket

Everyone is welcome to attend. All levels are encouraged. For more information on yoga in Dude Chilling Park and any changes to the schedule due to weather, visit their Facebook page for more details. Note, for those that didn’t make it out for yoga in the summer months, this is no longer available in 2016, but will be back next year. Namaste.

Photo Credit: Gabriella Fabbri

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Crow Roost Twilight Bike Ride February 13th

4 Feb

CrowinLondonPedroCoboSo crows are an ever present part of life in East Van.  So fitting then that we should all be invited to ride with the crows on Saturday, February 13th.  This event is organized by the Still Moon Arts Society and the Windermere Bike Society.  They invite you to come down with the family, your friends and, of course, your bikes to begin the Crow Roost Twilight Bike Ride at 4:45 pm at the Renfrew Skytrain Station. They will follow the crows on the Central Valley Greenway which is approximately 5 km round trip. This is a rain or shine event, but to ensure safety you are reminded to have lights and/or reflectors for the ride home.   This is a free family friendly event and snacks to share are encouraged.  Come ride with the crows!

Photo Credit: Pedro Cobo

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