Hello neighbors,

I teach Vinyasa Flow Yoga at the Montague Common Hall on Tuesday evenings, and I am looking into offering two 5-week Gentle Yoga sessions this summer called "Yoga Essentials for a Strong Practice." This is a great opportunity to kick-start or refine your practice, right here in your neighborhood. Don't miss it!

Please help me assess the level of your interest by clicking a couple of buttons in this 20-second survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QTR65RS

CLASS DETAILS:
Thursdays: 5:30 - 6:45PM
Session 1: June 9 - July 7
Session 2: July 14 - August 11

THE GOAL of this series is to provide an opportunity for a gentler, slower paced yoga class, which will spotlight several fundamental postures to help establish safe and optimal alignment for your advancing practice. Gentle Yoga postures will help reduce stress, unwind the body and calm the mind, while low-impact core strengthening exercises will help increase stability and mobility and help with postural injury prevention and balance. In addition, each class will feature a new breathing and relaxation technique helpful in maintaining a calm focus and in improving emotional well-being. The series will provide a safe a nurturing environment for beginners and advancing Yogis, while seasoned practitioners will benefit as well by bringing an open mind and curiosity, and refining their practice.


OTHER DETAILS:
Cost: $10-$13 per class, depending on when you register and for how many sessions.
Pre-registration required. (sign up for one or the other, or both and save!)
You can miss one class per session and comp by attending a Tuesday class at any time.

Please let know soon if you might be interested! Again, here is the 20-second survey to help me assess the level of interest in the community: 20-second survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QTR65RS

If you know someone else who might benefit from this class, please forward this info to them.

Thank you so much!
Warmly,
Nadya
www.yogawithnadya.com
 

Looking for a last-minute place to enjoy election night with neighbors?

MONTAGUE GRANGE HALL will be open starting at 8:30. We will have wired online access and a projector hooked up to one laptop. If the Internet access is strong enough we'll stream some live video. otherwise we'll listen to WFCR and just load up various stats pages on the screen.

We'll have a hat out for donations to pay for the heat in the hall. Also BYO. Snacks can be laid out in the hall. Come prepared -- the Mini Mart closes at 8:00.

Pass this on to anyone you think may be interested.
 

ESSENTIAL, ECLECTIC, EXOTIC, EDUCATIONAL & ENTERTAINING ELEMENTS FOR YOUR LIFE & HOME
Moving and Tag Sale - 10% benefits Montague Grange
Saturday, June 30, 9 - 3 (Rain date, July 1, 9 - 3)
33 East Taylor Hill Rd, Montague, MA 01351

Entertainment Unit, Mirrors, Kitchen utensils and appliances, Clothes and shoes. Exotic fabrics and art supplies, Photo frames, Holiday decorations, Gardening supplies, Books, Business and school supplies, Vases, Linens, Electronics, Music
 

Hello SusanKay,

Thanks for responding about the old time jam. You are the first person to respond to the note. I don't have a time, place or frequency to do this thing. I thought once enough of us showed interest we could decide amongst ourselves. I was thinking it would be great to be able to use the Montague Grange. I don't know if it would be free or not at this point but I plan on checking into that part. That's great that you can round up a fiddle or two. I'll stay in touch after giving more people time to respond and check on Grange availability.

Wes Green
 

Looking to start an old time music (not bluegrasss) jam. Hopefully there will be intermediate players like me that are interested along with skilled players. I was thinking of a regular get together if possible at the Montague Grange. I am working on my clawhammer skills any other banjos,fiddles,guitars,bases,etc. out there in need of jam time?
 

May 12th, is the first annual Deerfield Elementary Craft Show at The Daylily (Sugarloaf Street South Deerfield- across from the Bank of America), 10 am - 2 pm.

Come see many crafters from our Deerfield Elementary community.
Supports Deerfield Elementary PTA and our local Art Community! Also, The Daylily is a lovely store to visit - see other local artists!
 

If you're on Facebook, you should like this page and make your best effort to make it to one of these market fairs. Two in February and two in March, at the Grange hall. Like the Mutton & Mead festival itself, this is a fundraiser for the Grange hall.

https://www.facebook...ndVintageMarketplace

Pass it on, and try to make it.

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The Montague Antiques and Vintage Marketplace takes place over four Sundays in 2012: February 12 + 26 and March 11 + 25, from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm.

The markets feature multiple dealers offering a variety of early American and Victorian through mid century antiques and books, all in the beautiful and historic 1835 Grange hall in the village of Montague Center, MA. No plastic crap or cheap Chinese junk allowed!

Vendors welcome - affordable table fees! Contact via the phone number below.

The sale is part of an ongoing effort to keep the historic Montague Grange hall in good repair. Vendor fees support the hall’s maintenance.
 

Grange Hall, Main Street at the Common, Montague Center

Make gifts, come for lunch, peruse the indoor mini-flea market -- and help raise funds to save the Grange building

Sunday, December 4 from 10 AM - 4 PM
For adults, teens and children

Admission $1
Gifts cost $3 - $10 each to make

Gift making stations will include most or all of the following: rolled beeswax candles and holders -- wreaths -- beaded snowflakes and earrings -- stamped greeting cards -- decoupaged objects -- colored blown glass ornaments -- fleece scarves -- gnomes and fairies -- glass magnets -- shrinky dink ornaments -- gilded acorns -- twig animals -- and more crafts!

Baked potatoes, chili, soup, baked goods and hot drinks for sale

Mini Flea Market - table space for $20

Contact Cindy Tarail cindy@thealchemystudio.com or call 367-0042 to volunteer, secure a flea market table space, or for more info.
 

Grange Hall, Main Street at the Common, Montague Center

Make gifts, come for lunch, peruse the indoor mini-flea market -- and help raise funds to save the Grange building

Sunday, December 4 from 10 AM - 4 PM
For adults, teens and children

Admission $1
Gifts cost $3 - $10 each to make

Gift making stations will include most or all of the following: rolled beeswax candles and holders -- wreaths -- beaded snowflakes and earrings -- stamped greeting cards -- decoupaged objects -- colored blown glass ornaments -- fleece scarves -- gnomes and fairies -- glass magnets -- shrinky dink ornaments -- gilded acorns -- twig animals -- and more crafts!

Baked potatoes, chili, soup, baked goods and hot drinks for sale

Mini Flea Market - table space for $20

Contact Cindy Tarail cindy@thealchemystudio.com or call 367-0042 to volunteer, secure a flea market table space, or for more info.
 

Seeking crafty folks and cooks for easy fundraiser for the Montague Grange! People of all ages come to the Grange for the day one weekend before mid-December, make gifts at stations led by our town's talented craftspeople, eat a delicious lunch, drinks and snacks made by the neighbors, and walk out with a bagful of completed gifts for their families and friends.

Offer activities like beaded earrings, felted baby booties, hand-blown glass ornaments, and all manner of twiggy, herbal, fabric, up-cycled, and colorful handmade gifts, far less expensive than any participants could buy at the store, for the slew of birthdays and holidays coming up! You can use inexpensive materials; we need you to donate or secure donated materials. We can help with this.

Email cindy@thealchemystudio.com to pledge your craft skills, food donations and teaching time, or for more info. Sign up by the end of this week, October 30th. If we do not have enough crafts and volunteers by the end of the week we will start signing people up for 2012!
 

Saturday Oct 8, 2011, 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM, at the Montague grange

Colleen Kattau and Some Nice Guys - Colleen is a bi-lingual vocalist and performer whose music is described as "Power and beauty steeping in a fine tea." She’s been featured on Amy Goodman’s Democracy Now and at at the SOAWatch vigils at the gates of Ft. Benning, GA. She’s joined by rising star saxophonist, Jamie Yaman who also plays Native American triple flute and virtuoso and the best bassist in the northeast, Mike Brandt.

A fundraiser for the Friends of the Montague Grange. Refreshments will be available.
 

MONTAGUE -- The Second Annual Montague Grange Silent Auction will be held in the Grange Hall during Montague Old Home Days, Saturday, August 20th, 2011.

Items up on the block include art and artisan pieces, goods and services, certificates to restaurants and massage, etc.

Viewing and bidding starts at 9:00 am. Come back to check on your favorite items and bid often!

3:00 to 4:00 cocktail hour and opportunity for final bidding.

Bidding ends at 4:00 pm and winners are notified.

To donate items, contact Sally Prasch (413) 250-3405.
 

Dear Family Dance Communities:

Cindy Green is seriously ill. As of Friday she was moved from the Cooley Dickinson ICU to Kindred Hospital Parkview, 1400 State Street, Springfield, MA 01109. She is in Room 512.

This is a long-term acute care and rehabilitation hospital. She is too weak to talk on the phone, but cards are welcome.

An outpouring of cards could help as well as boosting both Cindy's and Grace's morale. Also if anyone has anything that is funny and could help Grace distract herself periodically that would be helpful.

Thank you for holding these two dear women in your prayers.

Anne Flaherty (mother of Miette and Ivy)
 

Hello Everyone!

We always have a good time at our dances. Come join us next week on
Wednesday, March 23 for our monthly contra dance at the Montague
Center Grange at 34 Main Street.

The dance starts at 7:30 and ends at 9:30. Admission is just $8 to $10
on a sliding scale.

And as always Beginners are Welcome!

We have David Kaynor as the primary caller accompanied by the Montague
Center Band. Fiddles, flutes, piano and much more. This group is a
classic!This month we are again inviting all kind spirits who would like to try their
skills as guest callers.

We always have refreshments and a very relaxed atmosphere inside the
1839 historic Montague Center Grange.

See you there.
 

Come to the Montague Family Dance, this Sunday, January 30, 3:30-5:30 at the Montague Grange, Main Street, Montague Center

Family-style Contra Dancing for all ages. sliding scale $10-$15 per family or $4 per person, includes a snack at the break. Chase the winter blues away with caller Jim Fownes and 4 member band Double Time, including nationally renowned fiddler Ron Grosslein of Swallowtail and The Moving Violations and 16 year old Kathleen Fownes.

Simple dances with easy instruction geared for little feet. Lots of fun, humor, and some singing games too. Great for babes in slings through teens, and their parents and grandparents.

Always on the last Sunday of each month, November through March.

http://www.MontagueMA.net/montague_grange
 

!!Contra Dancers!!

On January 26, at 7:30 PM we will have a Contra Dance in the historic Montague Center Grange Hall at 34 Main Street in beautiful Montague Center.

This is a perfect place for beginners to learn as well as the experience to have fun in a carefree setting.

Refreshments are provided and fun is guaranteed for all.

Our band is great and features David Kaynor as caller and fiddler!

The cost is only $8 to 10 on a sliding scale and all proceeds go to the Save the Grange Renovation fund.

Put it on your calendar now and plan for a great evening!!
 

New Moon Coffee House at the Montague Grange
Saturday, December 4th
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$10-$20 at the door

“A Winter Solstice Celebration”

We join together in the cold, dark night of winter, to warm our hands and hearts with sacred and celebrational music welcoming the return of the Sun at Winter Solstice. Traditional songs you know, mixed in with other old-world songs.

Kellianna, Pagan Folk Music and Chant

Chris LaFond, Harpist

Jenna Greene, Neo-Celtic Singer / Songwriter


For more information about the performers, and the series itself, please visit...

http://montaguegrange.org/index.cfm?p=n.20
 

Come to the first Montague Family Dance of the season, this Sunday, Nov 28, 3:30-5:30
Family-style Contra Dancing for all ages. $10-$15 per family or $4 per person, includes a snack at the break.

Simple dances with easy instruction geared for little feet. Lots of fun, humor and some singing games too. Great for 3-15 yr olds, and their parents. Chase the fall and winter blues away with laughing folk music and a fun caller.

Always on the last Sunday of each month, November through March.
 

Family-style Contra Dancing for all ages. $10-$15 per family or $4 per person.

Simple dances with easy instruction geared for little feet. Lots of fun, humor and some singing games too. Great for 3-15 yr olds, and their parents. Meet other parents and network too. Set up playdates! Chase the Fall and Winter Blues away with Laughing Folk Music and a Fun Caller.

Always on the Last Sunday of each Month, November through April. 3:30 - 5:30 PM. Includes a light snack.

Nov 28: Tim Van Egmond
Dec. 26: TBD
Jan. 30: Jim Fownes
Feb 27: TBD
March 27: TBD
April 24: TBD

For directions, visit www.MontagueMA.net/Montague_Grange
 

MONTAGUE'S GOT TALENT: VARIETY SHOW!

Come on SATURDAY OCTOBER 16th, at 6PM to the MONTAGUE GRANGE for a night of music, singing and skits performed by various local artists at the Montague's Got Talent Variety Show! Show your appreciation for the Grange Building by giving a $10-$15 donation at the door.


 

Montague Grange New Moon Coffee House
Saturday, December 4th
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$10-$20 at the door

"A Winter Solstice Celebration"

We join together in the cold, dark night of winter, to warm our hands and hearts with sacred and celebrational music welcoming the return of the Sun at Winter Solstice.

Featuring:

Kellianna - Pagan Folk Music and Chant

Chris LaFond - Harpist

Jenna Greene - Neo-Celtic Singer / Songwriter

The Montague New Moon Coffee House is a monthly concert series featuring the best of the Pioneer Valley talent, with open mike and refreshments, in a wonderful 175-year old hall.

This event is presented by the Friends of the Montague Grange, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created to raise funds to renovate the Grange hall. All donations are tax-deductible. Visit http://www.Montaguegrange.org for more information.
 

Current line-up for the Montague's Got Talent variety show -- Saturday October 16th, 6:00pm

Al Williams, Court Dorsey, John Sheldon
Montague First Congregational Chorus
Jen Tobey
Susan Conger
Eve Christoph
Ivy & Lucia
Jackson Blain
Kaleigh Turn
Ruth Witty
Katie (Brickhouse)

An entertaining evening of music, puppetry, skits and singing by people in our community FOR people in our community at the Montague Grange, on Saturday October 16th. $10-$15 at the door.

Enjoyment is guaranteed

This event is a fundraiser for the Friends of the Montague Grange. Proceeds to go to the building renovation fund.
 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Montague's Got Talent Variety Show -- Saturday October 16th, 6pm

An entertaining evening of music, puppetry, skits and singing by people in our community FOR people in our community at the Montague Grange, on Saturday October 16th. $10-$15 at the door.

Enjoyment is guaranteed

This event is a fundraiser for the Friends of the Montague Grange. Proceeds to go to the building renovation fund.

Interested in performing? Pick up sign up sheets at the Montague Grange announcement board, the Montague Center Library, the Montague MiniMart or print them out at MontagueMA.net, then send them to 28 Center St. Montague MA, 01351. Any questions contact Miette via the website.

Sign-up Form:

http://www.montaguem...Sign%20up%20Form.doc

Poster:

http://www.montaguem...%202010%20poster.doc
 

Contra Dancing !!!! (Reply)


!!! Contra Dancing !!!

Love, Romance, Great Times

Wednesday September 22, 2010 at 7:30 pm

Refreshments Provided! Good Time Guaranteed

$8 to $10 sliding scale

All proceeds to benefit the Save the Grange Fund
 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Montague's Got Talent Variety Show -- Saturday October 16th, 6pm

An entertaining evening of music, puppetry, skits and of course a little singing at the Montague Grange on Saturday October 16th. $10-$15 at the door.

You know those dull Saturday nights where all you do is sit, eat and maybe, watch a little TV? The dull Saturday nights when you think, I really wish I could...watch a puppet show or hear an entertaining fiddle tune? Well, Saturday October 16, will NOT be one of those nights. Because instead of sitting around watching tv, you'll be at the Montague's Got Talent Variety Show! And instead of wishing for a puppet show, you'll be watching one!

Enjoyment is guaranteed

A fundraiser for the Friends of the Montague Grange

Interested in performing? Pick up sign up sheets at the Montague Grange announcement board, the Montague Center Library or print them out at montaguema.net, then send them to 28 Center st. Montague MA, 01351. Any questions contact Miette here.

http://www.montaguem...Sign%20up%20Form.doc

http://www.montaguem...%202010%20poster.doc
 

!!! Contra Dancing !!!

Love, Romance, Great Times

August 25, 2010 at 7:30 pm

Refreshments Provided! Good Time Guaranteed

$8 to $10 sliding scale

All proceeds to benefit the Save the Grange Fund


 

Friday, 6 August 2010, 7:00 pm

An evening of traditional Irish music and potluck. Suggested $5 - $10 donation at the door to support the Montague Grange. BYO food and beverage of choice to share. Feel free to bring a board-game or deck of cards if desired. Sit back, eat some food, listen to the music, and enjoy the evening.

This is a Friends of the Montague Grange sponsored event, part of a multi-year fundraising effort to repair and rejuvenate the 175-year old hall.

Hope to see you there,
Jonathan

 

ANNOUNCING THE FIRST ANNUAL MONTAGUE TALENT SHOW

The Montague Grange will be hosting the first of what we hope to be a yearly event; a town wide talent show. The first one will be held on Saturday, September 11th, 2010, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Suggested donation at the door $10-$20

We are looking for singers, musicians, skits performers, etc. (please no stand-up comedy), If you are interested please contact Miette at 1-413-336-4896 or email miette@themullers.net no later then Monday August 16th. Entry fee will be $5.

This event is a fundraiser for the Friends of the Montague Grange building fund.

Look to montaguema.net for later updates and entry forms.
 

This summer, the Montague Grange is will be the home for the Art & Nature Summer Around the World Adventure camps, directed by Eve Christoph (formerly of the Art Bridge in Shelburne Falls).

Enchanted Arts for All Presents!
Eve Christoph of the Art Bridge
Art & Nature
Summer Around the World Adventure

A Cultural-Ecology and Spirit Art Immersion
Experience the Five Arts, Five Elements, and World Perspectives.
Theatre, Art, Music, Dance, and Writing; Puppet shows around the world.
Watering the tree of friendship, Nature adventures all along the way!

At the Montague Grange, for more info, call 413 625-8275.

Ten week-long sessions: June 28 to Sept. 3
Mon. – Fri. 9:30am – 3:30pm
For ages 6-12

Week 1: Native American Journey, June 28 – July 2
Week 2: Indonesia Journey, July 5 - 9
Week 3: India Journey, July 12 – 16
Week 4: Australia Journey, July 19 – 23
Week 5: Mexico Journey, July 26 – 30
Week 6: Israel Journey, Aug. 2 – 6
Week 7: Asia Journey, Aug. 9 – 13
Week 8: Ireland Elf and Fairy Journey, Aug. 16 – 20
Week 9: Canada Journey, Aug. 23 – 27
Week 10: Wiricuta Journey, Aug. 30 – Sept. 3

Price: $300 per week. There are also a limited number of slots at a lower rate for families with low or middle income. Speak to the program director for details.

Location: The Montague Grange, Montague Center. Including adventures into the forest fields, and streams in and around the town of Montague.

Registration: Send payment for the weeks you have chosen to Eve Christoph, 41 Clement St., Shelburne Falls, MA 01370. Sign up now to hold the space for your child, as placements are limited to six children per week.

Contact: Eve Christoph at 413 625-8275

About Eve:
Eve Christoph has been an Art Ecology educator and performer through the Five Arts for all ages now for more than 25 years. She connects Dance, Theatre, Creative Writing, Visual Art, and Music in a Spirit Art curriculum that she created to nourish the soul and heart of community. She was co-director and lead teacher for the previous Art Bridge of Shelburne Falls. She is now the director of Enchanted Arts for All, sharing her work through workshops, puppet shows, and performances with private schools, libraries, special needs programs, home schoolers, women’s groups, clubs, and events/festivals throughout the year. She is presently offering this amazing summer program. You’re welcome to bring your child and join in!


 

Ferd's Amazing Card Party -- THIS FRIDAY at the Montague Grange

Fri, Jun 4, 2010, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Potluck and Card Party at the Montague Grange hall. $5 suggested donation to the hall building fund. Oh Hell, Hearts, Spades, B.S., and other favorites!

This event is part of the Friends of the Montague Grange FUN-raising drive to raise awareness of the hall as well as money to repair it. Your participation is greatly encouraged and sought.
 

We'll be meeting tonight (Wednesday) at 7pm in the hall. It seems like there is a lot of good stuff happening, and, as always, there are problems to be thought through and solved. Agenda as far as I can tell so far, in no particular order:

--Summer camps at the Grange!
--Building renovation/capital campaign update
--Recent donations
--Yoga classes at the Grange
--Ferd's Amazing Card party this Friday
--Basement dehumidification update
--Lawn: we desperately need mowing and we have ants

Please let me know if there are other things we should discuss. See you at 7!

chris