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October 7, 2015 www.DesertMessenger.com 5 585 N. Central Quartzsite Open Mon-Fri 8-5 928-927-8787 Johnny DelPino, Owner BEST AUTO RV & TRUCK REPAIR SERVICE YOU CAN DEPEND ON! We sell U-HAUL BOXES Tai Chi & Yoga classes begin QPD collects 84 lbs of prescription meds READER'S OASIS BOOKS 690 E. Main - Quartzsite (one block east of Family Dollar) 928-927-6551 What could be better than great music, friends and at the same time, getting a healthier mind, body and life? Join us. starting October 6th for Tai Chi, Yoga and an upbeat easy moving class, Forever Fit. What is Tai Chi? Tai Chi, pronounced (TIE-CHEE) is a slow-motion, low-impact, weight-bearing, and aerobic, yet relaxing exercise. It began as a martial art in China. Tai Chi has gained enormous popularity in America and throughout the rest of the world for its health benefits for body and mind. Harvard Uni- versity is calling it, "Medicine in Motion." Tai chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. You may also find tai chi appealing because it's inexpensive, requires no special equipment and can be done indoors or out, either alone or in a group. What is Easy Yoga? This is a gentle class to help increase flexibility and stretch your spirit to mind to body. Get grounded, balanced, and centered via postures that unwind and de-stress you. Allow yourself to enjoy the ability to concentrate with gentle yoga poses that focus on breath as you move. This Yoga class holds all the elements of tra- ditional Eastern yoga, but modi- fies poses and creates new ones to fit the needs of the Western lifestyle. Focus on: lower/upper back, neck and shoulder, as well as abdominal strengthening. A chair is provided for support if needed. What is Forever Fit? This class will involve some light movement and incorporates strength training with balance and flexibility for overall fitness improvement. Have fun and move to the music, upbeat and posi- tive, through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Increase muscular strength, range of mo- tion, coordination, agility, and bal- ance. A chair is provided if needed. Health Benefits of Tai Chi and Yoga and Forever Fit • Improve Range of Motion • Strengthen & Loosen Joints • Better Balance • Reduce Pain & Stiffness • Improve Memory • Increase Clarity & Focus • Decrease Stress • Decrease Insomnia • Increase Energy • Better circulation • And so much more Your first class is FREE! If you like how it feels join us for $4 a class or save $5 and get a 10 class punch card for $35 that can be used any time and for any class. Starting October Tuesday and Thursday at the Community Center 9:30am 10:00am: Forever Fit 10:00 10:30am: Yang Style Tai Chi Wednesday Evening at the Community Center 5:30pm 6:00pm: Forever Fit 6:00pm 6:30pm: Yang Style Tai Chi Starting November Monday Evening at the Community Center 6:00pm to 6:30pm: Easy Yoga Schedule will have additional times and programs each month. To learn more and see my full schedule, Visit: MyHealthInMotion.com or give me a call: Heather at (585) 935-1982 The Quartzsite Police Depart- ment (QPD) took part in the DEA's National Prescription Drug Take-Back Initiative on Satur- day, September 26th. With the participation and support of the community and visitors, they were able to collect 84 lbs. (excluding weight of packaging) of unused/ expired prescription medications for destruction. That is 84 lbs. of medicines that won't be abused, dumped into the water system, or sit in a landfill. QPD wishes to thank everyone who participated. The Quartzsite Police Department will continue to ac- cept unwanted medications Mon- day-Friday 9AM-5PM. For more information on the importance of this event, please visit http://www. deadiversion.usdoj.gov Please take the time to talk to your children/grandchildren about the harm caused by prescription drug abuse and educate yourself on the signs of abuse. Please visit DEA's interactive website for further information at www.JustThinkTwice.com and www.GetSmartAboutDrugs.com. THRIFT STORE Benefitting the La Paz County Animal Shelter in Parker Supported by your generous donations! 455 E. Main St. Quartzsite Open Tues. thru Sat. 9-3 928-927-4223

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