Yoga and Massage (YAM) has announced it is adding a new location
that will offer non-heated yoga and wellness classes, as well as their massage services, in one
building. ‘The cooler side of YAM’ will be located at 1620 Brevard Road in Laurel Park. The
studio is expected to open December 1 with an open house planned for Saturday, December
12 from 12:30-2:30 p.m.
The new space will have four massage treatment rooms and a 900 SF yoga studio for nonheated classes, workshops and yoga teacher training programs. Plenty of free parking will be
provided. YAM’s original yoga studio location is located on King Street in downtown
Hendersonville and will continue to offer heated yoga classes and workshops.

Bring your yoga mats to Bold Rock for a mindful way to begin your Saturday! Get your “ohm” on with a local trainer and yoga instructor as they lead a fun and playful yoga session. This class is open to all levels of yoga experience for a $5 suggested donation!

After yoga, feel free to have a cider or some delicious lunch from the food truck.

Bring your yoga mats to Bold Rock for a mindful way to begin your Saturday! Get your “ohm” on with a local trainer and yoga instructor as they lead a fun and playful yoga session. This class is open to all levels of yoga experience for a $5 suggested donation!

After yoga, feel free to have a cider or some delicious lunch from the food truck.

Yoga and Massage (YAM) has announced it is adding a new location
that will offer non-heated yoga and wellness classes, as well as their massage services, in one
building. ‘The cooler side of YAM’ will be located at 1620 Brevard Road in Laurel Park. The
studio is expected to open December 1 with an open house planned for Saturday, December
12 from 12:30-2:30 p.m.
The new space will have four massage treatment rooms and a 900 SF yoga studio for nonheated classes, workshops and yoga teacher training programs. Plenty of free parking will be
provided. YAM’s original yoga studio location is located on King Street in downtown
Hendersonville and will continue to offer heated yoga classes and workshops.

**Epic Raffle**

Even though we cannot party together, we pulled together an amazing raffle basket as a way to say THANK YOU to all who donate to any of the three nonprofits above in 2020. To enter, simply make a donation of any amount to one of the three nonprofits listed above. If you have already donated to these groups in 2020, fear not – we will enter you in the raffle, too! The winner will be contacted in January 2021.

Way back in March 2020, we selected the following nonprofits. Though we were unable to support them as we typically do (through heartfelt toasts and lively gatherings), we wanted to highlight them to you and share some news related to each one.

NC Glass Center

The NC Glass Center (NCGC) is dedicated to education, exploration, and collaboration in all forms of glass. If you are not familiar with this group, check out its website. Despite the impacts of the pandemic, NCGC has been able to adjust and maintain its outreach programs (socially-distanced, in-person programing for youth and veterans). Also, starting in December 2020, NCGC launched its Cup of the Month subscription.

How to Help:
Donate to NCGC via its website
Visit the NCGC Gallery or make a purchase from its online shop (shop)!

Green Built Alliance – Blue Horizons Projects

Blue Horizons Project (BHP) was formed through the former Energy Innovation Task Force (EITF), a working group convened in April 2016 by the City of Asheville, Buncombe County, and Duke Energy. BHP was conceived to help achieve specific goals by promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy options throughout the region. BHP has a new Community Council seated and the meetings are open to the public.

How to Help:
Support BHP’s Energy Savers Network (free, income-qualified winterization program)
Donate to Green Built Alliance via Mountain Xpress Give!Local (Gift provided for donations over $50!).

Children First/ Communities in Schools of Buncombe County

Children First/Communities in Schools (CIS) of Buncombe County serves the community through direct services, education, and advocacy for family-friendly policies. Support from people in our community has made it possible for this group to serve students and families during this challenging year. This group has seen a greater need than ever before at the Family Resource Center at Emma Elementary, where curbside food box pick-up, clothing, school supplies, emergency financial assistance for rent and utility payments, and other supports are offered. Our Student Support Specialists work in five local schools and are currently serving students virtually and in-person, with proper health and safety measures in place.

How to Help:
Donate to Children First/ CIS via its PayPal link.
Donate via Mountain Xpress Give!Local (Publix is matching donations up to $3,000!)

We are still putting the finishing touches on the basket, but so far items include (value: $400+):

Strada (gift card)

Buxton Hall BBQ (gift card)

The Admiral (gift card)

Smoky Park Supper Club (gift card)

Poppy Popcorn

Gift items from Duncan & York

Sovereign Remedies (gift card)

Spicewalla Spice Set

Coca-Cola Gift Basket

French Broad Chocolate Lounge (gift card & chocolate)

Orange Peel (gift card)

Coach purses (two!)

ENTER NOW BY DONATING TO:

North Carolina Glass Center

Green Built Alliance

Children First/ Communities in Schools

Bring your yoga mats to Bold Rock for a mindful way to begin your Saturday! Get your “ohm” on with a local trainer and yoga instructor as they lead a fun and playful yoga session. This class is open to all levels of yoga experience for a $5 suggested donation!

After yoga, feel free to have a cider or some delicious lunch from the food truck.

Bring your yoga mats to Bold Rock for a mindful way to begin your Saturday! Get your “ohm” on with a local trainer and yoga instructor as they lead a fun and playful yoga session. This class is open to all levels of yoga experience for a $5 suggested donation!

After yoga, feel free to have a cider or some delicious lunch from the food truck.

Eight week course to learn Tai Chi Easy! Meeting outdoors, Sundays 2:00PM at Highland Park (corner of Zillicoa and Montford Ave.) Jan. 3 – Feb. 21. Start with gentle Qigong warm ups to boost immune function. Learn essential Tai Chi principles in five Yang-style movements that enhance balance and flexibility. Explore the martial applications, or just learn to de-stress and enjoy freedom of movement. Bring water, dress warmly, wear sunblock, and be ready to shed layers. Highland Park offers no shade. Here is a video of Dr. Roger Jahnke, doing the Tai Chi Easy form he developed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dijBCf8GUVs

Early Bird Yoga is back inside the Museum! Join us in our spacious Windgate Foundation Atrium for family-friendly yoga and mindfulness. Bring your own mat (required) and props (optional). Face coverings and social distancing are required. More info and register at ashevilleart.org/events.