This month we'll be reading & discussing Upstairs at the White House by J.B. West.

Copies are available at the Circulation Desk.

J. B. West, chief usher of the White House, directed the operations and maintenance of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and coordinated its daily life at the request of the president and his family. He directed state functions; planned parties, weddings and funerals, gardens and playgrounds, and extensive renovations; and, with a large staff, supervised every activity in the presidential home. For twenty-eight years, first as assistant to the chief usher, then as chief usher, he witnessed national crises and triumphs, and interacted daily with six consecutive presidents and first ladies, as well as their parents, children and grandchildren, and houseguests including friends, relatives, and heads of state. J. B. West, whom Jackie Kennedy called one of the most extraordinary men I have ever met, provides an absorbing, one-of-a-kind history of life among the first ladies. Alive with anecdotes ranging from Eleanor Roosevelts fascinating political strategies to Jackie Kennedys tragic loss and the personal struggles of Pat Nixon, Upstairs at the White House is a rich account of a slice of American history that usually remains behind closed doors."- Amazon.com.

In this class you will:

Improve your flexibility, balance, & strength

Learn simple breathing strategies to relax your mind & body

Practice a guided relaxation body scan/meditation at the end of each class

Facilitated by Sheryl Parente

 

Science continues to reveal the amazing and fantastic health benefits that meditation offers for Body, Mind, and Spirit such as reduced stress, lowered blood pressure, improved concentration, enhance immune function, stabilize emotions, increase calmness, improve memory, enhance creativity, create more balance and harmony in your life.

These classes will teach "Inner Light Meditation" which is an ancient and powerful technique designed to elevate the consciousness and increase our awareness of our true inner self; that is not our body nor our mind. There are no restrictions on age, health status, fitness or flexibility. The classes will be taught by students of Inner light meditation with years of experience.  All are welcome.

Registration is required.