Events, Classes, and Information Fall/Winter 2016 · camp will be just a memory and, ... Cowell's 1945 Sonata is full of the Irish jigs ... 6 Dance Palace FALL/WINTER 2016

Sarah Cahill & Kate Stenberg • Will Durst • Community Thanksgiving Dinner • Baby Gym • Beginning Conversational Spanish

• Kids’ Musical Theater • El Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead • Holiday Crafts Fair • Sing-Along Messiah

Events, Classes, and Information Fall/Winter 2016

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Kathryn Lino, President, Business Owner

Ernesto Sanchez, Vice President, Artist

Audrey Piper, Treasurer, Business Person

Meghan Sullivan, Secretary, Family Nurse Practitioner

Terry Aleshire, Retired Private Investigator

Steven Horvat, Carpenter

Astrid Lindo, Interior Designer

Bob Johnston, Retired Professor

Heidi Koenig, Archaeologist

Carla Ruff, Publishing Consultant

Elizabeth Zarlengo, Retired Occupational Therapist

Dance Palace Staff

Alison Marks, Executive Director

Chris Grace, Administrative Coordinator

Rick Didia, Technical Director

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NOTICE: Sunday, August 28–Monday, September 5: The Dance Palace will be closed for maintenance and floor refinishing.

September Sunday, September 18 / 2 PM, Sarah Cahill & Kate Stenberg

OctoberSaturday, October 1 / 7 PM, Evoke Modern Dance

Sunday, October 9 / 7 PM, “Elect to Laugh” with Will Durst

Saturday, October 22 / 10 AM, Point Reyes Ranching History

Sunday, October 23 / 7 PM, 10 x 10 Performance Lab (Church space)

Sunday, October 23 / 7:30 PM, “Plutocracy” by Dale Polissar

Saturday, October 29 / 5-8 PM, El Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead

NovemberFriday, November 4 / 6–8:30 PM, West Marin Middle School DanceSaturday, November 19 / 10 AM–5 PM, Fibershed Annual Symposium Thursday, November 24 / 1:30 PM, Community Thanksgiving Dinner

DecemberFriday, December 2 / 4–9 PM, Holiday Crafts FairSaturday, December 3 / 10 AM– 5 PM, Holiday Crafts FairSunday, December 4 / 10 AM– 5 PM, Holiday Crafts FairFriday, December 9 / 7:30 PM, Kids’ Musical TheatreSaturday, December 10 / 2 PM, Kids’ Musical TheatreSaturday, December 17 / 5 PM, Annual Christmas Bird Count DinnerSunday, December 18 / 3 PM, Sing-Along MessiahTuesday, December 20 / 12:30 PM, Holiday Food & Toy Giveaway

fall/winter event summary

Dear Friends, As I write this, the sound of Summer

Camp fills the Dance Palace with joyous chaos as our campers celebrate Alice-in-Wonderland Day. There is croquet on the lawn complete with pink flamingos. The Queen of Hearts is supervising the creation of cucumber sandwiches and hosting high tea. And the Mad Hatter is crafting a teacup in ceramics class.

But by the time you read our Fall Bulletin, camp will be just a memory and, happily, so will some of the unusual challenges we were met with this summer. The Dance Palace has been engaged in issues about homelessness and our relationship with the larger community. We’ve also had some staffing transitions. On the positive side, this has given us a chance to restructure and redefine jobs, and find renewal.

Now we are moving ahead with efficiency, optimism, and energy. At the end of August we closed for a week to refinish the floors

and freshen up paint. Thanks to the money raised at our annual Awards Banquet and the Fund-a-Flush live auction item, we will be able to remodel the restrooms. We’re very grateful to everyone who contributed to that effort.

This fall, pianist Sarah Cahill and violinist Kate Stenberg bring us a sterling program with works by Brahms, Mozart, and Debussy. Will Durst will chronicle the 2016 presidential primaries with his one-man show “Elect to Laugh” and provide some much-needed humor this election cycle. And, as always, we have a wide selection of classes and community events to inform, inspire, or keep you in shape.

Come join us!

Warm Regards,Alison Marks, Executive Director

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The Dance Palace will be filled all weekend long with the sights, sounds, and scents of the winter holidays. This year promises to be a warm and wonderful event with a special focus on “Made in West Marin” handcrafted items and gifts—ceramics, chocolates, clothing, fiber arts, glasswork, herbs, metal & woodwork, jams & jellies, jewelry, oils, ornaments, paintings, soaps, toys, and so much more.

Come and celebrate a West Marin holiday tradition!

The Holiday Crafts Fair was first held nearly 50 years ago, and since that time the vibrant arts and crafts communities of West Marin and beyond have come together annually to display their talents and offer their treasures for sale. On Friday night Point Reyes merchants will remain open late, and downtown will be aglow with luminaries and a tree lighting. And Santa might just make an appearance.

The Holiday Crafts Fair is sponsored by and benefits the Dance Palace Community & Cultural Center, a non-profit community center serving children, adults, and seniors in western Marin County.

For more information: 415-663-1075info@ dancepalace.org; website dancepalace.org.

Dance Palace Community & Cultural Center 5th and B Streets, Point Reyes Station

46th Annual

HOLIDAY CRAFTS FAIR

Friday, December 2, 4–9 pm

Saturday & Sunday, December 3 & 4, 10 am–5 pm

Free admission

The Dance Palace Community & Cultural Center rings in the holiday season with


SEPTEMBERSARAH CAHILL & KATE STENBERG IN CONCERT This fall, the Dance Palace presents pianist Sarah Cahill and violinist Kate Stenberg in a program that includes works by Brahms, Mozart, and Debussy, as well as early 20th century modernists Henry Cowell, Ruth Crawford, and Alan Jovhaness. Why combine beloved classical works with unfamiliar 20th century compositions? Because in juxtaposition, the classical pieces can sound surprisingly modern, and the 20th century pieces resonate with echoes of the past. Mozart's "B-flat major Sonata, K. 454" seems almost avant garde at times, while Cowell's 1945 Sonata is full of the Irish jigs and dances he loved as a child growing up in the Bay Area, and one movement, the Ballad, sounds amazingly like "Danny Boy." Hovhanness' appealing "Khirgiz Suite" evokes traditional instruments from Kyrgyzstan, and Ruth Crawford (also known as Ruth Crawford Seeger, stepmother and inspiration to Pete Seeger) shows us that dissonance can be playful, powerful, and revolutionary. This program also shows the continuation of musical progress: when Debussy wrote his visionary "Sonata for Violin and Piano" in 1917, the teenaged Henry Cowell was already shocking audiences with his raucous San Francisco concerts.

Cahill, called “a sterling pianist and an intrepid illuminator of the classical avant-garde” by The New York Times, has commissioned, premiered, and recorded numerous compositions for solo piano. Composers who have dedicated works to her include John Adams, Terry Riley, Frederic Rzewski, Pauline Oliveros, Julia Wolfe, Yoko Ono, and Evan Ziporyn, and she has also premiered pieces by Lou Harrison, Ingram Marshall, Toshi Ichiyanagi, George Lewis, Leo Ornstein, and many others.

Kate Stenberg’s solo violin playing has been described by “New Music Box” as “highly virtuosic and deeply communicative…full of character and presence.” Her acclaimed CD, Scenes from a New Music Séance with pianist Eva-Maria Zimmermann, released by Other Minds in 2012, includes several world premieres and assorted new music—a genre to which she has been deeply committed.Sunday, September 18 / 2 PM / $20

OCTOBEREVOKE MODERN DANCEEvoke Modern Dance Company brings its full-length production of “Forks & Pathways” to West Marin! Andrea Sullivan was born in Alameda and raised in Point Reyes Station. She took her first dance lesson in the church space of the Dance Palace. She now resides in Reno, Nevada where she has founded Evoke Modern Dance Company. The performance is certain to tickle the senses while evoking emotions and thoughts for every viewer.Saturday, October 1 / 7 PM / Doors open at 6:30 PM / $10 in advance at brownpapertickets.com and at the door

WILL DURST “ELECT TO LAUGH”In his hilarious new one-man show, “Elect to Laugh,” Will Durst chronicles America’s torturously amusing path through the 2016 presidential primaries, debates, ads, mud, spin, tears, flip-flops, and flop-flips. Acknowledged by peers and press alike as one of the premier political satirists in the country, Durst stalks the election cycle for 80 hilarious minutes as he reflects on a race that has spawned some of the most fertile, febrile, and fecund campaigns in history—for mocking, scoffing, and taunting purposes, that is. Sunday, October 9 / 7 PM / $15 in advance / $20 at the door

eventsDance Palace events for half-price! If you are low-income or on a fixed income, contact Administrative Coordinator Chris Grace at [email protected] for the simple Gold Card form. Present your Gold

Card at the door the day of the event, and pay just half-price. Advance purchases not allowed. Or even better, see our shows for free! Volunteer to help sell tickets, stack chairs, or sell concessions.


POINT REYES PENINSULA RANCHING HISTORY WITH DEWEY LIVINGSTON Dewey Livingston is the premier historian of West Marin and the author of Ranching on Point Reyes Peninsula. Your own experiences on the peninsula will be enriched by Dewey's slide show and fascinating stories tracing its history from Coast Miwok time to the contemporary organic beef and dairy ranches.Saturday, October 22 / 10 AM / Free / $5 suggested donation at the door

10 X 10 PERFORMANCE LAB (CHURCH SPACE)Support blossoming artists of all ages in our community. Come to 10 x 10 Performance Lab! At this experimental variety show & performance lab, up to 10 artists perform for up to 10 minutes each. You never know what you’ll see. It’s a place to do brave work and take risks. The audience is encouraged to stick around after the show to give feedback to the performers. Call for Artists: We are looking for artists of all ages. To sign-up for a slot in the October show, please visit 10x10performancelab.com. For further information, email Shelley at [email protected], October 23 / 7 PM / $10 at the door

“PLUTOCRACY”A new musical show by composer Dale Polissar, whose satire of the Bush administration, “By George, It's War!,” got standing ovations here andat the 142 Throckmorton Theatre in Mill Valley. “Plutocracy”—debuting in "concert" form with five singers and a narrator—imagines what transpires when the head of a global oil and power corporation dies, and, to everyone's surprise, leaves control of the company to his young idealistic hippy poet son. The boy's powerful CEO uncle is determined to stop him. In a style that’s engaging and entertaining, "Plutocracy" takes on money in politics, racism, inequality, global warming, the fate of the earth—phew!—in catchy songs that are witty, playful, and moving. Sunday, October 23 / 7:30 PM / $20 at the door

EL DIA DE LOS MUERTOS / DAY OF THE DEADOnce again, the Dance Palace will sponsor the Point Reyes Day of the Dead procession and celebration. This free annual community event is for people of all ages. Face painting at Ernesto’s Studio (next to Café Reyes) begins at 3:30 PM, followed at 5 PM by a colorful procession with Aztec Dancers and Day of the Dead pageantry from Gallery Route One to the Dance Palace for an evening of song, ceremony, food, and treats. There will be a large community altar where you may place photos and momentous of loved ones passed. Community members are encouraged to dress in Day of the Dead finery. Contact Ernesto Sanchez, 415-852-2572 if you would like to work on this year's event.Saturday, October 29 / 5–8 PM / Free

NOVEMBERWEST MARIN MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCEIt’s happening! The West Marin Middle School Dance with a live DJ.Friday, November 4 / 6–8:30 PM / $6 per student

FIBERSHED ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM Fibershed’s 2016 Wool Symposium panels and presentations will focus on breeding, technology, true cost accounting, and the history of wool in our region. Fibershed will also host a marketplace composed of


farmers, ranchers, and designers from our 150-mile region who will be offering place-based textiles for sale. Free demonstrations include sheep-shearing, wool-grading, angora rabbit-shearing, natural dyeing, weaving, and spinning. For further information, visit fibershed.com.Saturday, November 19 / 10 AM–5 PM / $40 Symposium / Marketplace & demos Free

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNERJoin the annual celebration of Thanksgiving in West Marin, co-sponsored by the Dance Palace and the West Marin Community Resource Center. The food is always delicious, and the company is the friendliest. More than 100 volunteers help with cooking, serving, and decorating for this wonderful community gathering. This is a great way to get involved in our community and to celebrate what you are thankful for this year. Call 415-663-8361 to volunteer.Thursday, November 24 / 1:30 PM / Free

DECEMBERDANCE PALACE HOLIDAY CRAFTS FAIRRing in the holiday season at our 46th Annual Holiday Crafts Fair! The Dance Palace will be filled all weekend long with the sights, sounds, and scents of the winter holidays. This year promises to be a warm and wonderful event with a special focus on “Made in West Marin” handcrafted items and gifts—ceramics, chocolates, clothing, fiber arts, glasswork, herbs, metal & woodwork, jams & jellies, jewelry, oils, ornaments, paintings, soaps, toys, and so much more. Come and celebrate a West Marin holiday tradition! The Holiday Crafts Fair is sponsored by and benefits the Dance Palace.Friday, December 2 / 4–9 PM; Saturday, December 3 / 10 AM–5PM; Sunday, December 4 / 10 AM–5PM / Free admission

ANNUAL POINT REYES CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT DINNERThe Point Reyes Christmas Bird Count is an annual tradition that creates a census of the status, trends, and distribution of the more than 200 species wintering in the Point Reyes area. A day in the field is followed by this compilation dinner where participants

tally the species seen and generally enjoy the birding highlight of the season. Those interested should go to forestdata.com/cbc for further information and to sign up.Saturday, December 17 / 5 PM / For bird count participants only

SING-ALONG MESSIAH Join the Dance Palace for one of our community’s most fulfilling holiday events at this sing-along of the most glorious and exciting choral masterpiece ever written. Fun for music lovers and listeners of all ages; no experience necessary. Conducted by Molly Maguire, and accompanied by Bill Quist, solos by section. Fun for music lovers andlisteners of all ages; no experience necessary. Tickets available in advance or at the door.Sunday, December 18 / 3 PM / $22 General / $20 Seniors / Free for youth under 18

Rehearsals (free to singers who have purchased tickets in advance): Bolinas Community Center / Wednesday, December 7 / 7 PM; Dance Palace / Wednesday, December 14 / 7 PM

Community Thanksgiving Dinner,

Thursday, November 24


Open Monday–Saturday 9am–5pmSunday 10am–4pm

415 663 1223

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 3 PMTickets at dancepalace.org

$22 General / $20 Seniors / Free for youth under 18

Join the Dance Palace for one of our community’s most fulfilling holiday events at this sing-along of the most glorious and exciting choral masterpiece ever written. Fun for music lovers and listeners of all ages; no experience necessary. Conducted by Molly Maguire, and accompanied by Bill Quist, solos by section. Fun for music lovers and listeners of all ages; no experience necessary.

Tickets available in advance or at the door.Rehearsals (free to singers who have purchased tickets in advance):

Bolinas Community Center / Wednesday, December 7 / 7 PM; Dance Palace / Wednesday, December 14 / 7 PM


TO REGISTER FOR CLASSESTo register for a class, contact the Dance Palace at 415-663-1075 or [email protected]. Or contact the class instructor directly at the phone number or email address listed in the class description. New students are welcome to join most ongoing classes. Payment is due at registration. More information about all classes can be found at dancepalace.org

SCHOLARSHIPSScholarships are available for those who would like to take a class but cannot afford the full fee. All you need to do is fill out a simple form which you can get at the Dance Palace office prior to attending a class. For more information, call 415-663-1075.

ART IN THE LOBBYKris Brown: August 1 to September 14 (landscapes in oil)Daniel Dietrich: September 15 to October 30 (nature photography)Loretta Farley: November 1 to November 30 (mixed media)Anne Faught: December 8 to January 18 (mixed-media paintings)

DANCEWOMEN’S COLLABORATIVE DANCEA co-creative movement experience exploring individual creativity and open-ended improvisational structures. Join us for self-discovery and fun. No dance experience necessary. Contact: Theresa Elaine, 415-663-1289. Wednesdays ongoing beginning September 7 / 5:30–7 PM / $25 per month / $8–10 drop-in

ECSTATIC DANCE POINT REYESEcstatic Dance Point Reyes is a liberating approach to improvised free-style dance. Dance as you like. Feel your body and spirit set free! Benefits include stress release, exercise, enjoyment and creative expression in loving community. Everyone welcome, including families. No previous dance experience or partner needed. Eclectic playlists, occasional guest DJ. Facilitated by Taira Restar and guests. Taira is a somatic movement therapist and coach, who offers workshops for wholehearted living. Visit facebook.com/EcstaticDancePointReyes for holiday / no dance dates and info on guest facilitators' dances.

Sundays ongoing / 10 AM–noon / $15 / children free

WEST MARIN CONTACT JAMThis Contact Dance Improvisation Jam invites participants to explore principles of Contact Improvisation in a beautiful space with welcoming dancers. Jam hosted by Maica Folch, Cory VanGelder, and Christine Renaudin. Sunday, September 25 / 11 AM–1:30 PM / Main Hall; Sunday, October 30 / 1–3:30 PM / Church Space; Sunday, November 27 / 11 AM–1:30 PM / Main Hall / $12–20 sliding scale

FITNESS & WELLNESSAIKIDO WITH BRUCE FOXAikido is a non-aggressive system of self-defense. The emphasis of training is tocontrol the situation, not to ”win.” Bring loose clothing or a gi. Instructor: Bruce Fox (yondan) 661-254-8670Tuesdays ongoing / 6–7:30 PM / $5 mat fee

FLOATING ISLAND SANGHAFloating Island Sangha meets for 40 minutes for silent meditation followed by a Dharma discussion. Everyone is welcome. No prior experience with meditation is necessary. Led by Buddhist priests Stuart and Carrie Kutchins, 415-669-1733, [email protected] ongoing / 7–8 AM / Donations gratefully accepted

classes and workshops


TUESDAY MORNING PILATESElevate your well being through mindful movement. Increase body awareness, build core strength, and improve your stamina. Lengthen and strengthen! This class moves at a deliberate pace and is best suited to those who have some Pilates experience. Come enjoy Pilates! Instructor: Audrey Piper, [email protected], 415-755-5723.Tuesdays beginning September 6 / 8–9AM / $88 per 8-week session when paid on first day of session / $16 drop-in

THURSDAY MORNING PILATESElevate your well-being through mindful movement. Increase body awareness, build core strength and improve your stamina. This class will move at a moderate pace, and all levels are welcome. Let the Pilates method teach you to apply sound movement principals to your daily activities. Come enjoy Pilates! Instructor: Audrey Piper, [email protected], 415-755-5723.Thursdays, September 1 to December 29 / 8–9AM / $88 per 8-week session when paid on first day of session / $16 drop-in

MONDAY NIGHT PING PONG From middle-schooler to middle-aged to senior, all ages and abilities can have fun with table tennis. We play doubles ping pong, and welcome all who would like to join us. Mondays ongoing / 7:45–9:45 PM / $3–5 sliding scale

TAI CHI & QIGONG FOR NATURAL HEALTHCome breathe, move, and play with fundamental techniques of self-healing. We stimulate every cell in our bodies for detoxification, loosen all the joints for mobility, and improve the flow of Qi (life energy) in our meridian system. We will flow with an easy five-minute Qigong Tai Chi style that improves balance and coordination, and harmonizes our energy with the Universe. We use levity to balance gravity. We finish each class with quiet standing or sitting to allow integration and healing of body-mind-spirit energies. Instructor: Christopher Anderl, 415-250-7219. Please contact him before attending. TaiChiNature.us Free instructional DVD provided to all students.Fridays ongoing / 10:30–11:30 AM / $40 per month / $15 drop-in / sliding scale

TAI CHI CHU’ANWe practice the form taught by Sifu Kuo Lien Ying who certified Ellen to teach in 1981.

Beginners get individual instruction. The class is held outside the Dance Palace, unless it is raining. Please call before first class. Instructor: Ellen Serber, 415-663-1662, mydailyyoga.com; assisted by Celeste Woo and Barbara Cellers. Sundays ongoing / 8:30–10 AM / $40 per month

ZUMBA MONDAY Ditch the workout and join the party! Zumba combines a fusion of Latin dance movesand heart-pounding rhythms. You get a workout without feeling like you’re working! Instructor: Cathy Davis, 415-669-7112. No classes in September or on major holidays. Classes resume October 3.Mondays ongoing / 6–7 PM / $100 for 10-classes-any-time card / $15 drop-in

GENERALCOMMON VOICE CHOIR SERIESNew members are invited to join this very fun local community choir. The group sings uplifting harmony songs from around the world, including American gospel and folk music, African and Latino songs, local songs, Miwok chants, and more. All voices are welcome. No music or singing experience is needed. In the Dance Palace Church Space. Watch the choir on video and hear music samples, then sign up online at commonvoicechoir.org. Scholarships available. Questions? Call 415-663-4018. Tuesdays / September 27–November 8 / 7–8:30 PM / $200 early bird, $225 after September 22. Season concert / Sunday, November 13 / 4 PM (dress rehearsal 2 PM)

BEGINNING CONVERSATIONAL SPANISHThis course is intended for adults with limited Spanish language skills who have an interest in Spanish for work, travel, or to better communicate with our local Spanish-speaking community. Instructor: Mark Alderdice. Advance registration required. Call 415-663-1075.Thursdays, September 8–October 27 / 6:30–8:30 PM / $110 for the session for returning students / $140 for new students includes materials fee.


KIDS & TEENSBABY GYMAn informal play group and meeting ground for babies, toddlers, moms, dads, and caregivers. For ages birth to 5 years old. Sponsored by the Dance Palace. Call 415-663-1075 to sign-up or just drop in. Ongoing Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning September 6 / 9:30–11 AM / Free

AFTER-SCHOOL ARTA multicultural and multimedia art program taught in both English and Spanish for children ages 5 to 12. The children will use two- and three-dimensional media—painting, printmaking, carpentry, ceramics, jewelry, and textiles—to develop their own unique expressions. Instructors: artist Amaris Blagborne; West Marin School art teacher Colleen Conley; West Main School bilingual aid Dolores Gonzalez. 1st Session: September 7 to October 19 (7 weeks) / Wednesdays 3:15–4:30 PM / $70 2nd Session: November 2 to December 14 (5 weeks / no class October 26 or November 23)Wednesdays 3:15–4:30 PM / $50

AIKIDO FOR KIDSAikido is the only martial art that seeks to resolve conflict without harming the attacker. Children find that aikido helps them learn to get along, builds self-confidence, and develops focus, good manners, and calmness. Training develops physical coordination and balance. Contact Ruth Lopez at 415-663-8801or email [email protected].

1st Session: September 6 to October 20 (7 weeks)Tuesdays 3:15–4 PM / $70 for once a week (ages 5–7);Tuesdays and/or Thursdays 4–5 PM / $70 for once a week / $100 for twice/week (ages 8–13)

2nd Session: October 25 to December 15 (7 weeks / no classes week of November 21)Tuesdays 3:15–4 PM / $70 for once a week (ages 5–7);Tuesdays and/or Thursdays 4–5 PM / $70 for once a week / $100 for twice/week (ages 8–13)

KIDS’ MUSICAL THEATRE The Fall 2016 Kids’ Musical Theater class incorporates theater games, improv, and music and is open to students ages 6 to12. This semester we will be performing a Holiday show, and students will help to write and create parts of the play! All students will receive a part in the production. Mondays September 12–December 5 / 3:30–5 PM / $180 for 12 week-session (No class on November 7)Performances will be on Friday, December 9, and Saturday, December 10.

SENIORSEXERCISE FOR LIFE WITH MARY SALMONDesigned for seniors to improve balance, breathing, and well-being. Exercises include warm-ups, aerobics, stretching, weights and dance moves. Enhance your physical performance, heighten your senses, and decrease stress and anxiety. Come join us and improve your physical capabilities! Instructor: Mary Salmon. Call the Dance Palace to sign-up 415-663-1075.Mondays & Wednesdays ongoing, 11:15 AM–12:15 PM / $35–45 per month / $10 drop-in

SEATED ZUMBA WITH CATHY DAVIS Work up an appetite with Seated Zumba, a fusion of rhythm and movement designed for seniors. Get a workout in your chair without feeling like you’re working, then stay for the Community Lunch. Hosted by Marin Health & Human Services, West Marin Senior Services, and the Dance Palace. Instructor: Cathy Davis, 415-669-7112. Thursdays ongoing / 11:30–noon / Drop-in / Free or by donation

GENTLE PILATES Elevate your well-being through mindful movement. Increase body awareness, build core strength, and improve your stamina. During this seated class, you’ll perform exercises based on a contemporary Pilates repertoire. Many of the exercises incorporate props to provide feedback and add fun. Learn how to apply what you learn in class to your physical being as you perform your daily activities. Limited class size. Come enjoy Pilates! Instructor: Audrey Piper, [email protected], 415-755-5723. Tuesdays beginning September 6 / 9:30–10:30 AM / $88 per 8-week session when paid on first day of session / $16 drop-in


SAFE—SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CIRCLEJoin our circle of friends to talk about personal concerns, local and worldevents, and more. Make new friends. Confidential setting. Contact 415-663-1075 for more information. Fridays ongoing / 10:15 AM–noon / Free

OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTESTATESMEN AND ROGUES: THE FOUNDING FATHERS, FROM WASHINGTON TO AARON BURR Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) engages people over 50 with intellectually stimulating lectures and workshops that promote informed thinking and intelligent discussion with social interaction. Over six sessions this fall at the Dance Palace, analyze the lives of five vanguard members of the revolutionary generation, and assess their influence on the tumultuous events of the years 1763 to 1815. Bold military commanders, incisive political philosophers, brilliant economic thinkers, and spellbinding orators, the Founders provided the creative genius and practical wisdom necessary to forge a new Republic, “dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.” Many of their choices were masterful, and some were disastrous, saddling the American people with thorny problems that would resurface repeatedly in later years. Instructor: Mick Chantler, M.A. Fridays, September 23 to October 28 / 1:30–3:15 PM / Information about cost and registration at dominican.edu/academics/osher

YOGAMONDAY MORNING YOGA WITH ELLEN SERBERMindful practice with friends. Instructor Ellen Serber has been teaching yoga since 1970. She is certified in the Iyengar tradition and continues her studies with Ramanand Patel. Contact her at 415-663-1662; mydailyyoga.com.Mondays ongoing / 10–11:30 AM / $40 per month / $15 drop-in

YOGA WITH ELIZABETH BARNET These focused yoga classes build strength, balance, and flexibility to integrate body, mind, and breath. Instructor: Elizabeth Barnet, 415-669-1291 or 415-599-6134, [email protected]. Fridays ongoing / 9–10:30 AM / $70 for 5

classes (non-consecutive) / $16 drop-inGENTLE YOGA WITH ELIZABETH BARNETThese focused yoga classes build strength, balance, and flexibility to integrate body, mind, and breath. This gentle yoga class is designed for those who need a slower pace. Instructor: Elizabeth Barnet, 415-669-1291 or 415-599-6134, [email protected] ongoing / 10:45 AM–noon / $70 for 5 classes (non-consecutive) / $16 drop-in

WEDNESDAY MORNING PRACTICE—YOGA WITH KATIE JAYThis moderately paced, all-levels class emphasizes waking up the body’s inner intelligence through breath awareness and careful attention to alignment. The practice is deep, mindful, and precise…oh yeah, and fun! Instructor: [email protected], katiejayyoga.com.Wednesdays ongoing / 9:15–10:45 AM / $70 for 5 classes/ $130 for 10 classes / $16 drop-in

SATURDAY MORNING CHURCH—YOGA WITH KATIE JAYCelebrate and worship the goodness of body, breath, and being. All levels welcome. Instructor: [email protected], katiejayyoga.com.Saturdays ongoing / 9:30–11 AM / $70 for 5 classes/ $130 for 10 classes / $16 drop-in

COMMUNITY MEETINGS & GROUPSDANCE PALACE BOARD OF DIRECTORSMembers of the community are welcome to come participate in the meetings and share their ideas and thoughts about Dance Palace programs. Third Tuesday of each month / 7 PM

POINT REYES COMMUNITY LUNCH—HOSTED BY WEST MARIN SENIOR SERVICESBreak bread with friends at the community lunch every Thursday. Plus live music the first Thursday of each month. The organic food is prepared by Good Earth Natural Foods. Make reservations by 11 AM on the prior Monday. Contact Cathy Bleeker,


Nutrition Program Manager at West Marin Senior Services, 415-663-8148, x.104. Ongoing Thursdays / noon–1 PM / Suggested donation $3 (over 60 years old) / $6 (under 60 years old)

POINT REYES VILLAGE ASSOCIATIONSecond Thursday of each month / 6 PM

FREE USE OF THE DANCE PALACECOMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTERThe Dance Palace is available to community groups and nonprofit organizations on non-weekend nights based on availability and the following conditions: the event must be completely free; no donations may be solicited; no advertising or publicizing of a commercial product or service may take place.

COMMUNITY PROGRAMSASSISTED-LISTENING SYSTEMThe Dance Palace has an assisted-listening system to aid those who are hearing- impaired. Contact us if you’d like to use the system at a specific event, and bring your own earphones.

BLOOD PRESSURE CLINICA free blood pressure clinic is offered by West Marin Health and Human Services.Fourth Thursday of every month / Noon–1 PM

JOSH RUDER SCHOLARSHIP FUNDBonnie & Sivi Ruder and Ron Wagner established the Josh Ruder Scholarship

funds in memory of Josh Ruder;. The fund provides scholarships for young people participating in visual arts classes at the Dance Palace.

PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM FOR WEST MARIN SCHOOLSThe Dance Palace presents four performing arts programs throughout the school year for children attending West Marin, Inverness, Lagunitas, Bolinas/Stinson Beach, Nicasio, and Tomales schools.

WEDDINGS, PRIVATE PARTIES,RETREATS, AND CONFERENCES The Dance Palace is available for weekend use for your wedding, party, conference, retreat, or reception. Contact us for a free informational brochure or visit our website for photos, specs, rates, and policies. Go to dancepalace.org and click “facilities.”

SCHOLARSHIPSScholarships are available for students who wish to enroll in a class but are unable to afford the full fee. For further information and application forms, call 415-663-1075.

RECREATIONOutdoor recreational facilities are available for your use at the Dance Palace, including a basketball half-court, volleyball net, and outdoor ping-pong tables. Basketballs, soccer balls, and volleyballs are available for public use in the holder next to the court. Ping-pong paddles and balls are in a container by the ping-pong tables. Please return them when you are finished.

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The Dance Palace is a member-supported organization. Your membership dues and contributions help make possible all

of the programs listed in this bulletin.

As a Member of the Dance Palace, you will receive:

In addition, these giving levels receive:

Sponsor $250-$499 (all of the above plus): 2 tickets to selected events and an invitation to our Donor Party

Patron $500-$999 (all of the above plus): 4 tickets to selected events

Special Patron $1,000-$2,499 (all of the above plus): 4 tickets to selected events plus 2 tickets to the Performing Arts Series and special seating area

Advocate $2,500-$4,999 (all of the above plus): Total of 6 tickets to the Performing Arts Series and special seating area

Benefactor $5,000-$9,999 (all of the above plus): Total of 10 tickets to the Performing Arts Series plus free use of the church space for a private event (excludes weddings and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs)

Special Benefactor $10,000+ (all of the above plus): 2 tickets to all of the shows in the Performing Arts Series plus one free use of the Main Hall for a private event (excludes weddings and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs)

• Recognition on our Donor List• 20% discount on rental rates• “DP News” member newsletter• Dance Palace bumper sticker• A copy of our annual report

• Voting rights to select your Board of Directors

• The satisfaction of supporting the liveliest community center in Marin County

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Protecting The Dance Palace For Future GenerationsThe Dance Palace would like to thank and recognize a gift from the estate of Norman Masonson, a long-time friend of the Dance Palace who brought his musical virtuosity to the community for many years as the conductor of our annual Sing-Along Messiah. By naming the Dance Palace in his estate, Norman helped secure our continued efforts to serve the West Marin community for generations to come. His vision and generosity ensures the long term success of the Dance Palace and its programs.

If you have provided for the Dance Palace in your estate plan, please share this information with us—we would like to thank you for your expression of confidence in the work we do. We would also like to welcome you to contribute to the Dance Palace Legacy Fund, and be a part of a group of individuals, who through their estate gifts, secure a bright future for the Dance Palace. For more information please contact Executive Director Alison Marks at [email protected] or 415-663-1075.


WANT TO KNOW WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE DANCE PALACE THIS WEEKEND?Check our website at dancepalace.org; or peruse our downtown marquees next to Bovine Bakery in Point Reyes and at the post office in Inverness. Call us at 415-663-1075.

EMAIL LISTIf you would like to be on the Dance Palace email list to receive a weekly email update, visit dancepalace.org and sign up!

ESCRIPEscrip is an easy and free way to contribute money to the Dance Palace. Here’s how it works: Register your existing cards (your choice of credit, debit/ATM, and/or merchant card) at escrip.com, designate the Dance Palace for donations, and shop at eScrip merchants using your registered cards. Donations from participating eScrip merchants (1-3% of your purchases) will be made automatically to the Dance Palace.

ONLINE TICKETS, MEMBERSHIPS, AND CONTRIBUTIONSYou can purchase advance tickets to Dance Palace–sponsored performances using your credit card by going to our website. Please note that there is a minimal processing fee charged to cover our costs for this service. You can also use your credit card to make a contribution or to become a member of the Dance Palace at dancepalace.org.

VEHICLE DONATIONSWe accept donations of used vehicles! It’s tax-deductible and easy. Visit dancepalace.org and click on “donations,” then “vehicle donations.”

WIRELESS CONNECTIONSThe Dance Palace is wireless! Folks can use our wireless to check email and to access the internet for free!

FACTS ABOUT THE DANCE PALACEThe Dance Palace is a vital, multi-purpose nonprofit community center. It provides a wide variety of educational, recreational, cultural, and community services for people of all ages and backgrounds in West Marin, with a focus on improving quality of life, and responding to the ever-changing needs of the community. The Dance Palace sponsors 35 classes each week, presents more than 100 exciting special weekend events per year, and serves more than 3,000 people each month!

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!Volunteers are the heart and hands of the community and the Dance Palace Community Center is constantly looking for help with a range of projects and events. The Volunteer Squad takes tickets and sells refreshments at weekend events; volunteers get to see some great performances for free! For more information go to dancepalace.org and click “volunteer,” or call 663-1075.

To receive our Bulletin electronically, send an email to [email protected] with “I want my Bulletin by email” in the subject line.

BECOME A MEMBERThe Dance Palace is a member-supported organization. Your membership dues and contributions help make possible all of the programs listed in this bulletin.

As a Member of the Dance Palace, you will receive:• Recognition on our Donor List• 20% discount on rental rates• “DP News” member newsletter• Free loan of chairs and tables• Dance Palace bumper sticker• A copy of our annual report • Voting rights to select your Board of Directors• The satisfaction of supporting the liveliest

community center in Marin CountyJoin online at dancepalace.org

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DANCE PALACE GOLD CARDDid you know it’s possible to attend most Dance Palace events for half the price? If you are low-income or on a fixed income, contact Administrative Coordinator, Chris Grace at [email protected] for the simple Gold Card form. Present your Gold Card at the door the day of the event and pay just half-price. Advance purchases not allowed.

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