Clubs
Upcoming Club Events:
Join us for the next book discussion meeting of the
The Moonflower Yoga Book Club (HYBRID Club event)
Next meeting date: Sunday, November 24th, 4 PM – 5:15 PM
Come join us for the next meeting of our fun Moonflower Yoga Book Club! We meet every 4-5 weeks to discuss the book selection from the previous meeting & select the next book to read. It is a great way to meet interesting people, form new friendships & have lively conversations.
Please note this is a HYBRID Club event. You have 2 choices on how to join us: You can join us online via Zoom which is FREE. You must register in advance in order to attend. Please note that approximately 1-2 days before the Book Club meeting, you will receive a Zoom invitation link to join the meeting, as well as a new, proposed book selection list for the subsequent meeting.
Alternatively you can join us IN PERSON at the studio for the Book Club discussion. A delicious dessert, fruit and beverages will be served. There is a fee of $10 payable at the studio to cover the costs of the food for your in-person attendance.
The book we will be discussing for this October meeting is:
“AT THE COFFEE SHOP OF CURIOSITIES” by Heather Webber
A mysterious letter. An offer taken. And the chance to move forward.
When Ava Harrison receives a letter containing an unusual job listing one month after the sudden death of her ex-boyfriend, she thinks she’s being haunted. The listing—a job as a live-in caretaker for a peculiar old man and his cranky cat in Driftwood, Alabama—is the perfect chance to start a new life. A normal life. Ava has always been too fearful to even travel, so no one’s more surprised than she is when she throws caution to the wind and drives to the distant beachside town.
On the surface, Maggie Mae Brightwell is a bundle of energy as she runs Magpie’s, Driftwood’s coffee and curiosity shop, where there’s magic to be found in pairing the old with the new. But lurking under her cheerful exterior is a painful truth—keeping busy is the best way to distract herself from the lingering loss of her mama and her worries about her aging father. No one knows better than she does that you can’t pour from an empty cup, but holding on to the past is the only thing keeping the hope alive that her mama will return home one day.
Ava and Maggie soon find they’re kindred spirits, as they’re both haunted—not by spirits, but by regret. Both must learn to let go of the past to move on—because sometimes the waves of change bring you to the place where you most belong.
REGISTER: You must register in advance. As mentioned above, there is NO fee to attend this hybrid Club event remotely using Zoom. Alternatively you can join us IN PERSON at the studio for a fee of $10 payable at the studio to cover the cost of food and beverages. Select this event from the Schedule tab above and complete the simple registration info. Approximately 1 – 2 days before the meeting, all registrants will receive a Zoom invitation link (even if you registered to attend in person, just in case your plans change and you need to attend remotely). If you are new to Zoom, click on the “FAQ” tab for additional info and tips on working with Zoom.
FEE: FREE if you are attending remotely. $10 PP if you are attending in person at the studio to cover the cost of food and beverages which is payable upon arrival at the studio.
Have fun & learn to play Mah Jongg in our
Moonflower Yoga Mah Jongg Club!
Next meeting date: Saturday, December 7th, starting at 1:15 PM – 3:00 PM – IN-PERSON EVENT
Come join us for the return of our fun Moonflower Yoga Mah Jongg Club! We are looking for experienced Mah Jongg players who are willing to teach and play with newcomers, as well as new players who would like to learn how to play. Each person must have their own 2024 National Mah Jongg card which is available online or at specialty stores. This is a great way to have fun, learn something different & make new friends. Yummy homemade dessert is served.
Fee: $10 per person per meeting date which includes a delicious dessert and tea.
REGISTER: You MUST register in advance to attend this event. Select this event from the Schedule tab above and complete the simple registration and payment info.
Join us for the Moonflower Yoga Book Club holiday Pot Luck luncheon!
Date: Sunday, December 15th, starting at 1:30 PM
During the month of December, the Moonflower Yoga Book Club has a fun get together at the studio which is our annual Moonflower Yoga Pot Luck luncheon. Each person brings one food item they would like to share with the attendees. We have fun chatting with the attendees while enjoying some yummy food and laughter. It is a great way to relax and have fun. There is no fee to attend, and we ask instead that you bring one food item to share at the Pot Luck luncheon. Bob will be making one of his delicious desserts. If you can attend, please see the registration info below and advise in the comments what food item you can contribute to the event.
We look forward to having you join us as we celebrate the holiday season!
REGISTER: Please register in advance to attend this event. Select this event from the Schedule tab above and complete the simple registration info. In the comments section, please advise which food item you can bring to share with the other attendees. Thank you.
Join us for the return of the fun Moonflower Yoga Canasta Club and learn to play Canasta!
Next Meeting date: You just missed a session – stay tuned for the next date to be announced soon – IN-PERSON EVENT
Come learn something new and have fun as the Moonflower Yoga Canasta Club returns to the schedule!
Canasta is a great card game where players try to form “melds” of certain cards. Each card is awarded a points value, which is noted on the card. It has some similarities to rummy. There will be experienced Canasta players at the studio to explain the basic rules of Canasta. You do not need to bring any Canasta supplies, as Moonflower Yoga will provide these for this return meeting. This is a great way to have fun, learn something different, and meet new people! Yummy homemade dessert will also be served and is included in the price.
FEE: $10 per person which includes delicious homemade dessert and beverages
REGISTER: Space is limited! Register now! Click on the Schedule tab above and select this event from the calendar. Follow the simple registration and payment steps. Payment is via PayPal but you do NOT need a PayPal account, and PayPal accepts all major credit cards.
Moonflower Yoga Needle Arts Group
This fun Club event is currently on hiatus; stay tuned for the announcement date for its return – FREE Zoom meeting!
Are you feeling stressed? Come discover the relaxing qualities of needle arts! It is very meditative to work with your hands on a crocheted project. Do you prefer knitting or embroidery? Attendees can bring whatever handiwork they enjoy to the Zoom meeting. Our Needle Arts group consists of a nice group of women who come together to make beautiful creations as they have fun catching up with the other members and sharing their ideas.
The Moonflower Yoga Needle Arts Group members have also chosen in the past to donate some of the items they have created to those in need. Scarves & wheelchair lap blankets have been donated & are very much loved by the recipients. Moonflower Yoga will now be donating scarves for Operation Gratitude, a wonderful organization that ships the handmade scarves to our brave men and women in the military. Info on Operation Gratitude will be sent to all who register, and you can also find info on their website. If you are making a scarf for Operation Gratitude, it needs to follow the size recommendations from Operation Gratitude.
Come join us and discover the meditative qualities of needle arts while having fun! You can also be doing a kind gesture by donating your piece.
REGISTER: There is NO fee to attend this online Club event. You MUST register in advance to attend this FREE event via Zoom. Select this event from the Schedule tab above and complete the simple registration info. Approximately 1 – 2 days before the meeting, all registrants will receive a Zoom invitation link to join the meeting from the safety of your home. If you are new to Zoom, click on the “Monthly News” tab for additional info and tips on working with Zoom.
Women’s Gathering (an event series on intriguing matters of interest to women)
Moonflower Yoga is pleased to have an intriguing series in our activity line-up: Women’s Gathering! This fabulous series focuses on a variety of different topics that are of interest to women. They provide an opportunity to learn something new, have fun & find support for some challenging topics. Topics have covered a poetry reading of “BENDING TO BEAUTY” with author Dian Zirilli-Mares discussing a woman’s journey, an informative lecture on “Understanding Medicaid” with a health care professional, 2 donation yoga classes to support “Dignity Matters”, a great organization that provides personal hygiene products to women & teens who cannot afford these products, and an informative discussion on how we can make small changes in our own household to fight climate change with author Jeri Fink. We have also had group check-ins via Zoom during the coronavirus epidemic so that we can stay connected and support each other during these challenging times. Most recently we had a fundraiser for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation to help find new treatments for breast cancer. Stay tuned for info on our new event!
Past events at Moonflower Yoga:
Moonflower Yoga Mah Jongg Club – March 2024
The Moonflower Yoga Mah Jongg Club had a fun meeting as we played several hands of Mah Jongg on a rainy Saturday afternoon. It is always nice to play Mah Jongg with everyone and to catch up with the Mah Jongg Club members. There was a delicious cake from Bob to enjoy while we played. Thanks to everyone who participated, and we are looking forward to the next session.
Moonflower Yoga Mah Jongg Club – May 2023
The Moonflower Yoga Mah Jongg Club was on hiatus due to the pandemic but happily made its return to the schedule in May. It was so nice to play Mah Jongg again with everyone and to catch up with the Mah Jongg Club members. There was a delicious cake from Bob to enjoy while we played. Thanks to everyone who participated, and we are looking forward to the next session.
Moonflower Yoga Mah Jongg Club – March 2020
The ladies in the Moonflower Mah Jongg Club won several games of Mah Jongg in a fun afternoon. There was also 2 delicious vegan desserts on hand from Bob including Club favorite Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes, perfect for a winter afternoon. Mah Jongg is a great game. Come join us! Scroll up for info as to the next meeting date.
Moonflower Yoga Needle Arts Group – Feb 2020:
We had a fun meeting in February of the Moonflower Yoga Needle Arts ladies. In Needle Arts each person works on their own piece while having fun chatting with the other members and enjoying delicious homemade dessert. For this February meeting, we had some ladies doing crochet, as well as very fine cross stitch work. We also welcomed a new member to the group. Thanks to all who attended and made it a relaxing afternoon!
Moonflower Yoga Canasta Club – Debut meeting – Feb 2020
February, 2020 marked the launch of the new Moonflower Yoga Canasta Club! Canasta is a very fun card game where you build “melds” of cards for points. It has some similarities to rummy. A big thank you goes to Rande and her friends who kindly donated their time to show us how to play the game. Scroll up to see the new meeting date. Come join us!
Moonflower Yoga Book Club – Feb 2020
The members of the Moonflower Yoga Book Club had a fun time discussing our book selection of “The Giver of Stars” by Jojo Moyes. It was an interesting book where we learned something new about the women who worked hard to bring books during the depression to rural America. We also had a great time and laughs catching up with some of the other members of the Moonflower Yoga Book Club while enjoying delicious homemade dessert. Newcomers are always welcome to join us while going on a journey of discovery with a great book. Scroll up to the next meeting date and more info.
Moonflower Yoga Mah Jongg Club – Feb 2020
We had fun catching up with the ladies of the Moonflower Yoga Mah Jongg Club while playing several rounds of Mah Jongg and also enjoying some delicious homemade chocolate vegan dessert from Bob. It was good to see everyone and several of the ladies got Mah Jongg. Thanks to everyone who came for this enjoyable afternoon!
Moonflower Yoga Book Club – November 2019
The ladies of the Moonflower Yoga Book Club had an enjoyable meeting discussing our latest book selection written by Fannie Flagg. There were lots of great conversations about the book and we also had fun catching up with each other and having another great dessert from Bob. Come join us for our next book discussion! Newcomers are welcome to read our next book selection and join us. Scroll up for info on our next book selection.
Moonflower Yoga Mah Jongg Club – August 2019
It was a fun meeting with lots of jokers as the Moonflower Yoga Mah Jongg Club met. In addition to enjoying several rounds of Mah Jongg, we also had some delicious homemade chocolate dessert. If you have never played Mah Jongg before, you’re welcome to join us, and we can help you learn how to play. Scroll up for additional info and the next scheduled meeting date.
Moonflower Yoga Book Club – July 2019:
We had a cozy meeting of the Moonflower Yoga Book Club in July as we discussed “Two Steps Forward”. We have read an earlier book by this author, and we all agreed that this book was not as good as the first one. As this meeting followed the June meeting where we all loved “Where the Crawdads Sing”, it would be difficult to find something as riveting. Nonetheless we enjoyed discussing the book, catching up with the other members, having some yummy homemade blueberry vegan “cheese” cake, and relaxing. Join us for our next meeting, which will be our 50th meeting of the Moonflower Yoga Book Club!
Moonflower Yoga Book Club:
Some of the Book Club members arriving at the Moonflower Yoga studio
The Moonflower Yoga Book Club had a fun meeting as we discussed 2 books that we read as there was a longer period between meetings. It was great to catch up with everyone! Newcomers are always welcome to join the Moonflower Yoga Book Club, and if you would like to join us and meet an eclectic group of women while taking a journey with a new book, come attend the next meeting. It is a fun afternoon and we have some lively conversations about the books we selected.
Moonflower Yoga Needle Arts Group helps those in need:
A big thank you to the ladies of the Moonflower Yoga Needle Arts Group who donated their time to knit or crochet scarves for those in need. The scarves were brought to a homeless shelter and given to those less fortunate. The scarves were made with love and are helping to keep a person warm this winter. There were also many wheelchair blankets made by members of the Needle Arts Group, and all of these were donated to people with disabilities at a local nursing home. Thank you members!
Moonflower Yoga Mah Jongg Club
Playing Mah Jongg
It was a fun Sunday afternoon with members of the Moonflower Yoga Mah Jongg Club as we met to play several rounds of Mah Jongg. It is always nice to catch up with everyone. Bob made a delicious dark chocolate vegan “cheese” cake with a date nut crust for us to enjoy as we went through several hands of Mah Jongg. If you’d like to join us for our next meeting, scroll up to see the next scheduled meeting date.
Women’s Gathering: Reading of “BENDING TO BEAUTY” with author Dian Zirilli-Mares: May, 2018
Dian (center) with some of the participants
We had a lovely afternoon with author Dian Zirilli-Mares as she read selections from her wonderful book of poetry “BENDING TO BEAUTY” about a woman’s journey from childhood to the present. The poems were so heartfelt and Dian provided insight into the creation of the poems. It was very moving and well received. A big thank you to Dian for a fascinating afternoon!
The Moonflower Yoga Needle Arts Group – March 2018
The ladies of the Moonflower Yoga Needle Arts Group were busy helping those in need, as several of the members donated wheelchair blankets they created which will be going to a local nursing home. Thank you to all who donated! We had a great time catching up with everyone in our March meeting, and welcomed a new member to the group, Joann. Newcomers are always welcome to join our group! Scroll up to see the next meeting date.
The Moonflower Yoga Needle Arts Group
Kira and Carol at the start of the meeting
We started off the new year with a fun meeting of the Moonflower Yoga Needle Arts Group . Several members have been busy working on some beautiful pieces. A big thank you to those members who so kindly gave their time to crochet or knit blankets and scarves which were donated to people in need in shelters and nursing homes. Kira helped some of the members with some stitching issues, and it was nice to catch up with everyone. If you were not able to attend this meeting, please scroll up and see the date for our next meeting. Newcomers are always welcome!
The Moonflower Yoga Holiday “Pot Luck” celebration – December 2017
the dessert table
The members of the Moonflower Yoga Book Club came together in December for our first “pot luck” holiday celebration! Each person brought a food item which we shared with the other members. It was a great opportunity to get to know the other members a little better while enjoying laughs and some good food. Many thanks to all the Moonflower Yoga Book Club members for making our first pot luck holiday celebration such a success! And a special thanks to Moonflower Yoga Book Club, Andrea B, for the suggestion. Andrea is one of the original members of our Book Club and never misses a meeting (top row on the right)!
The Moonflower Yoga Book Club – July 2017
We had fun discussing our book selection of THE KEEPER OF LOST THINGS in our July meeting of the Moonflower Yoga Book Club. There was a lively discussion among the Book Club members regarding some of the developments in the book as it progressed with the story line. It was also great to catch up with everyone on how their summer is going, and we welcomed a new member, Karen, to the group. With blueberries in season, Bob made a delicious vegan blueberry cake for the meeting. Come join us for an upcoming meeting of the Moonflower Yoga Book Club! New members always welcome. Scroll up on this page to see when the next meeting takes place.
The Moonflower Yoga Needle Arts Group – June 2017
Kira showing newcomers how to crochet
Our Moonflower Yoga Needle Arts group met in June, and we welcomed 3 new members! Moonflower Yoga Needle Arts member, Kira, showed the members how to do basic crochet & everyone did great. Many thanks to everyone came. Thank you also to the Moonflower Yoga Needle Arts members who also donated additional, handmade crocheted items for charity. New members are always welcome – come join us! Scroll up to see the next meeting date.
The Moonflower Yoga Mah Jongg Club – May 2017
One of the Mah Jongg tables with Pat helping newer students
Would you like to learn how to play Mah Jongg? Come join us for our very fun Moonflower Yoga Mah Jongg Club! Newcomers, as well as experienced players willing to work with newcomers, are welcome. On May 13th, we had our most recent meeting, and it was great to see everyone and play several rounds of Mah Jongg. Scroll up to see the next meeting date. Many thanks to Pat for working with the newcomers & to Bob for the delicious vegan orange cake with the chocolate ganache sauce.
The Moonflower Yoga Needle Arts Group – April 2017
Needle Arts members working on their pieces
Our Moonflower Yoga Needle Arts group met in April, and we are making great progress on donating pieces for charity. Carol, Pat, and Nancy all donated wheelchair blankets, as did family members from 2 other members. These will be donated shortly to a nursing home. Many thanks to everyone for their kindness! It was also great to catch up with everyone on how they have been doing since the last meeting. If you’d like to learn how to do basic crochet or knit, come join us! Newcomers welcome. Scroll up to see the next meeting date.
The Moonflower Yoga Mah Jongg Club – April 2017
The Moonflower Yoga Mah Jongg Club met in April for another fun meeting. The newcomers to Mah Jongg are becoming more experienced, and we are starting to learn some of the strategies of Mah Jonng which is a great game. Many thanks to Pat for helping the newcomers and to all the participants for a fun afternoon. Scroll to the top of this page to see when we next meet. New members are welcome!
Debut meeting of the Moonflower Yoga Mah Jongg Club – Jan 2017
Learning to play Mah Jongg
We had a great time in the launch of the Moonflower Yoga Mah Jongg Club! Experienced Mah Jongg players spent time with newcomers explaining how to play Mah Jongg. We then played a practice game, open hand, so everyone could learn. It was a fun afternoon and Mah Jongg is a fascinating game. The Moonflower Yoga Mah Jongg Club members are looking forward to the next meeting.
Special Children’s Yoga and Meditation class – December 2016:
Lucia and Betty Lynn led a very fun children’s yoga and meditation class. The children learned some basic yoga poses, as well as great meditation tools that they can use when they feel stressed. It is a great way for children to learn constructive tools to help them with school and peer pressure. Thanks to Lucia, Betty Lynn, and the students for a fun afternoon! Stay tuned – we will be offering another special children’s yoga class in early 2017.
Moonflower Yoga Needle Arts Group – October, 2016 meeting
It was great to catch up with everyone on how they are doing and their newest creations in the Oct meeting of the Moonflower Yoga Needle Arts Group. Hellen is working on baby items for the arrival of her first grandchild, Pat is working on a blanket, Kira is creating a sweater, and Nancy is working on a scarf. We also welcomed a new member, Tina, who learned crochet basics from Moonflower Yoga Needle Arts member, Kira. Join us and have some fun! New members are always welcome! NO experience in crocheting or knitting is needed: we can help you with some basic stitches. Our next meeting is in Dec. Come join us!
Moonflower Yoga Book Club – October, 2016 meeting
We had a fun meeting of the Moonflower Yoga Book Club discussing our latest book selection, THE STORIED LIFE OF AJ FIKRY. All of the members enjoyed the book, and the interesting characters and plot gave us an opportunity to have a lively conversation. We selected our next book to read: THE FIRST 15 LIVES OF HARRY AUGUST, which looks like another intriguing book. All are welcome to read this new book and join us. Our next meeting date is Sunday, November 20th (see details above).
Children’s Yoga class to benefit Long Island Cares
The kids had a blast in a great children’s yoga class taught by Lucia Magnoli. The children learned yoga poses for strength & flexibility, as well as meditation techniques to help them relax. Lucia also gave the children yoga illustrations for coloring. In exchange for attending this class, the parents donated food & non-perishable items to Long Island Cares which helps feed hungry families on Long Island. Many thanks to Lucia, the children & the parents for a great event. We are still collecting non-perishable items for Long Island Cares through early July. You can drop off your donation at the Moonflower Yoga studio in Bellmore, and we will deliver the donated items to the Nassau County center for Long Island Cares. Thank you for your support!
Moonflower Yoga Book Club – June 2016 meeting:
Enjoying our Book Club meeting on the front porch
It was a beautiful June evening, and we took our meeting of the Moonflower Yoga Book Club outside to the front porch. It was nice to catch up with the members and welcome a new member: Karen. After discussing our current selection of THE FIREBRAND AND THE FIRST LADY, we selected our next book to read: THE NIGHTINGALE by Kristin Hannah.
Moonflower Yoga Needle Arts Group – June 2016 meeting:
Members working on their pieces & chatting
On June 17, we held another fun meeting of the Moonflower Yoga Needle Arts Group. Welcome to our 4 new members: Hellen, Tobie, Sherrie & Kelly! Kira taught Hellen basic crocheting & Tobie, Sherrie & Kelly all had beautiful projects on which they were working. The newcomers joined Pat, Briana, & Staci who were making progress on their lovely pieces. Our next meeting is Tuesday, Aug 2nd, at 7:30 PM. New members are welcome to join us! Come discover the relaxing and meditative qualities of needle arts.
Kira teaching Hellen how to crochet
Moonflower Yoga Needle Arts Group – winter meeting:
Bev and Pat with a needle arts creation
The members of the Moonflower Yoga Needle Arts Group welcomed in the new year with our first meeting. We added two new members: Sue and Bev. Kira & Dorothy assisted the newcomers and helped them learn basic crocheting. Mary kindly donated a big bag of wool for the group to use – thank you Mary! And Andrea brought one of her beautiful quilts while April worked on her needle point. You’ll find it is very relaxing to work on your needle arts pieces, and you’ll enjoy spending time with the other Moonflower Yoga Needle Arts Group members. Come join us!
The Debut of the Moonflower Yoga Needle Arts Group!
Kira, Mary and Pat crocheting
The Moonflower Yoga Needle Arts Group made its debut in October, 2015. This great group mixes experienced members with quilting, crocheting, embroidery, knitting and needlework knowledge with newcomers. The experienced needle arts members showed others how to crochet and quilt and shared their knowledge and materials. It was a fun afternoon! All are welcome to join us, meet new people, and learn something new.
Dorothy’s beautiful quilt
Other Previous Activities:
Bellmore’s Biggest Event of the Year:
The Bellmore Family Street Festival – September, 2015
It was a warm and beautiful weekend at Bellmore’s biggest event of the year – The Bellmore Family Street Festival. This fun event is the largest street festival in Long Island (New York). Over 120,000 people came to enjoy Bellmore during the Street Festival. Many thanks to Mary, Dian, and Ray who helped Moonflower Yoga, Nancy, on Saturday of the Bellmore Family Street Festival, and to Chris who helped out on Sunday. You were all amazing spokespeople for the studio! It was great to meet so many new people, as well as to say hello to familiar faces who stopped by the Moonflower Yoga booth to say hello.
Mary, Dian, Moonflower Yoga owner Nancy, and Ray
Moonflower Yoga owner Nancy with Nekki and Chris
9/11 Healing Circle for world peace:
(Special donation event for Voices of September 11th)
Peace begins with each one of us. If we have peace in our heart then we can help spread peace to others. And through peace, we can help change the world one step at a time and end senseless destruction. On the sombre night of 9/11, Lori Pappas led a very special healing circle as we came together to pray for world peace. We dedicated the evening to those who lost their lives on 9/11. All proceeds from this event were donated to Voices of September 11th, which addresses the long-term needs of those impacted by 9/11, while helping communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from acts of mass violence and disasters.
Sunny Stretch Yoga for Children – Parts One and Two:
Moonflower Yoga instructor and elementary school teacher, Lucia Magnoli, led 2 very fun Sunny Stretch Yoga classes for children ages 5-8. Part one took place in July and part two took place in August. In each class, the children learned how to salute the sun while discovering basic yoga poses. There was quiet relaxation time and the children were taught breathing techniques to help them relax. In part one, the children also created a mini greenhouse for their sunflower plant. In part 2, the children practiced their poses with a beach ball. Many thanks to Lucia, the children, and their caregivers for two very fun events at Moonflower Yoga!
The children from part one on the front porch after class
The children & Lucia in part 2 learning poses with their beach balls
Moonflower Yoga picnic at Eisenhower Park and Tai Chi class with Joseph:
On Saturday, June 13, under lovely skies, we had a very fun recurrence of our annual Moonflower Yoga picnic at Eisenhower Park with a fabulous Tai Chi class taught by Moonflower Yoga instructor, Joseph Panico. The picnic food made by Bob was delicious including a vegan lavender and lemon cheesecake. And it was a perfect day for a great Tai Chi class under the open skies. Big thanks to Joseph for the great Tai Chi class, to Bob for the yummy picnic food, and to all the participants.
Joseph leading the Tai Chi class
Joseph (far left) with some of the participants & Moonflower Yoga owner Nancy
Children’s Gingerbread-Themed Yoga Class to Benefit the Make A Wish Foundation:
Teachers Nancy D & Lucia with the children and their gingerbread creations.
It was a fun day at Moonflower Yoga on Dec. 29th as the children enjoyed a lovely gingerbread-themed yoga class taught by Lucia Magnoli & Nancy Del Rosario. The children learned gingerbread poses with a gingerbread story. After the story, each child made their own gingerbread boy or girl and took home a poster of one of the gingerbread yoga poses so they could practice yoga at home. Finally each child received gingerbread cookies as a snack. All of the proceeds from this fun event were donated to the Make A Wish Foundation which grants the wishes of children with life-threatening conditions. Many thanks to Lucia, Nancy D, and all the parents and students for making this such a special day at Moonflower Yoga and for helping to grant a wish to a child in need.
Bellmore’s biggest event of the year: The Annual Bellmore Family Street Festival:
Moonflower Yoga owner, Nancy, at the start of the Festival.
Each year, Bellmore hosts one of the largest street festivals in Nassau County and Long Island with tons of activities for the whole family and over 120,000 visitors over the 2-day period. At this year’s event on September 20 and 21, 2014, Moonflower Yoga once again took a booth at the Festival to greet people and share information about Moonflower Yoga. A big thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello. And an extra special big thank you to Christine, Dian, Ray, and Bob for working tirelessly at the Moonflower Yoga booth at the Festival. You were a huge help!
Moonflower Yoga’s 2-year anniversary celebration!
Moonflower Yoga owner, Nancy (3rd from right), was joined in this picture by students (L-R): Jessica, Amanda, Debbie, Nekki, Andrea, Dian & Ray.
It was a lovely afternoon on Sunday, September 7th, as Moonflower Yoga celebrated a milestone event – our two-year anniversary! Can’t believe how quickly the time has flown by. During the celebration, students, teachers, friends, and family stopped by to say hello and to share in this celebration. Many thanks to everyone who stopped by, and to all the students and teachers who have made Moonflower Yoga a very special place. Here is to many more years!
NASSAU COUNTY HEALTH, FITNESS AND SPORTS EXPO
It was a beautiful day on Saturday, August 9th, at the annual Nassau County Health, Fitness, and Sports Expo, and the participants enjoyed a warm, sunny day. Moonflower Yoga was a proud participant at the event, and it was great to speak with the people who attended the event about the benefits of yoga. Moonflower Yoga was the sole yoga studio on Long Island that was represented at the event.
Summer meeting of the Moonflower Yoga Book Club:
The ladies of the Moonflower Yoga Book Club had fun on July 18th as we discussed MAJOR PETTIGREW’S LAST STAND. It was an interesting novel that the Club enjoyed reading. We also celebrated the beautiful summer weather with a yummy homemade pina colada cake. The Book Club selected our next book to read: THE ALL-GIRLS FILLING STATION’S LAST REUNION by Fanny Flagg, author of several books including FRIED GREEN TOMATOES. Come join us for future meetings of the Moonflower Yoga Book Club and meet the friendly members of the Moonflower Yoga Book Club!
Moonflower Yoga Book Club members Rosanne, Claudia, Nekki, Mary Lou, and Andrea as we enjoy the summer night on the studio porch.
Eisenhower Park picnic and Tai Chi class:
On a beautiful Saturday morning on June 14, 2014, we had a lovely picnic in Eisenhower Park in Nassau County (Long Island) with delicious and healthy homemade food from Bob. Joseph Panico, our fabulous Tai Chi teacher at Moonflower Yoga, led a wonderful Tai Chi class for the picnic participants. We had a blast practicing Tai Chi in the park. After the Tai Chi class, Joseph treated us to a Tai Chi demonstrating using a special fan. Many thanks to all who participated in this fun day with a special thanks to Joseph for the Tai Chi and to Bob for the yummy food. Come and try Joseph’s Tai Chi class at Moonflower Yoga which is offered on Wednesday nights at 6 PM.
Joseph (in red) leading the Tai Chi class
Joseph demonstrating Tai Chi with a fan
Joseph and some of the picnic attendees.
Annual Bellmore Memorial Day Parade:
Memorial Day 2014 began with a moving ceremony at the Bellmore Memorial as we paid tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice of their lives for our freedom. After the tribute, the town of Bellmore held its annual Memorial Day Parade. Moonflower Yoga owner and Bellmore Chamber of Commerce member, Nancy, helped carry the banner for the Bellmore Chamber of Commerce and also distributed flags to the children.
Anyen Rinpoche and THE TIBETAN YOGA OF BREATH:
On April 2nd, we had an amazing evening at Moonflower Yoga with Anyen Rinpoche, a tulku from Amdo, Tibet, in the Longchen Nyingthig lineage of Dzogchen master Patrul Rinpoche. Anyen Rinpoche chose Moonflower Yoga for his only appearance on Long Island, New York. He discussed his latest book, THE TIBETAN YOGA OF BREATH, and how the way you breathe can change your life. Rinpoche provided us with wonderful wisdom and it was a very special night at Moonflower Yoga. Many thanks to Anyen Rinpoche, his wife, Allison, and Scott for bringing such great spiritual energy to Moonflower Yoga and sharing their insight with Moonflower Yoga’s students.
Anyen Rinpoche & Allison (seated in chairs) with some of the participants.
Left to right: Moonflower Yoga owner Nancy, Scott, Anyen Rinpoche, and Allison.
Initial Meeting of the new Moonflower Yoga Book Club:
On Sunday, February 19th, the initial members of the Moonflower Yoga Book Club met. It was great to learn more about each person. We discovered that we had many interests in common! During the meeting, we selected our first book to read, “The Paris Wife” written by Paula McLain. Lois volunteered to moderate our next meeting in March and will lead the discussion on the book we selected. New members are welcome to join us.
Moonflower Yoga Book Club members (from right to left): Paula, Claudia, Christine, Francine, Andrea, and Lois.
Annual Bellmore Chamber of Commerce Dinner at Woodbury Country Club:
Moonflower Yoga owner Nancy with Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray
Moonflower Yoga is a proud member of the Bellmore Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber held its annual installation dinner in January at the Woodbury Country Club, and Moonflower Yoga owner, Nancy Weshkoff, attended the dinner. It was a fun evening of meeting fellow members of the Bellmore community. Kate Murray, Supervisor for the Town of Hempstead, New York, was also on hand as she delivered the oaths of office to the new Board of Directors as they were sworn into their Director roles for 2014.
A hearty congratulations to all the newly-elected members of the Board of Directors!
Bellmore Family Street Festival:
It is Bellmore’s biggest event of the year: the annual Bellmore Family Street Festival, which took place this year on September 21 and 22, 2013. Moonflower Yoga had a booth at the Festival which welcomed over 100,000 visitors to Bellmore. We had a fabulous time and met many new people. A very special thanks to Moonflower students Lois, Veronica, Shaniya, Aaliyah, and Luther who came by to support us and help with the Festival. Big thanks also to Moonflower teacher Vicky for assistance and to Bob Weshkoff for helping with the booth on Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday at the Festival with Bob, Moonflower owner Nancy, Moonflower teacher Vicky, and Moonflower student Lois.
Moonflower students Veronica, Shaniya, Luther, and Aaliyah surprised Moonflower owner Nancy with the very cool “We Love Moonflower Yoga” sign which they had specially printed for the Festival.
Moonflower owner Nancy at the Moonflower Yoga booth
Just a few of the 100,000+ people who visited Bellmore for the Street Festival.
Moonflower owner Nancy with New York State Senator Chuck Schumer at the Festival.
Moonflower Yoga at the Nassau County Health and Wellness Fair:
Nassau County hosted a fabulous Health and Wellness Fair on Sunday, August 18, 2013, and Moonflower Yoga was one of the exhibitors. Moonflower Yoga was also selected as the yoga studio to offer a yoga class / demo to the participants at the Fair. It was great meeting lots of new people, and it was fun to teach the yoga class / demo to the participants at the Fair. Many thanks to those who came out to support us (including Moonflower Yoga students Chris and Lois). And a huge thanks to Moonflower Yoga’s Vicky Seff for her hard work to make the Fair a success.
Moonflower’s Nancy & Vicky at the Fair.
Moonflower student Chris awaiting the yoga class/demo.
Participants at the yoga class/demo.
“Jeeva Finds Courage” storytelling and yoga class for children:
It was a fun day on August 7th, as Lucia Magnoli read the story of “Jeeva Finds Courage” to young children. The children learned yoga poses as part of the storytelling. The children were also given their own special rock as part of a rock meditation. The class ended with the children coloring a mandala. Proceeds from this event were donated to the Make A Wish Foundation which grants wishes for seriously-ill children. Many thanks to Lucia for leading such a great event and to the children who participated.
Lucia and the children with their completed mandalas.
Learning yoga poses.
Yoga and picnic in Eisenhower Park:
On Saturday, June 22nd, under beautiful skies, Moonflower Yoga brought yoga outdoors to Eisenhower Park in Long Island’s Nassau County. The weather was perfect for a great yoga class taught by Moonflower Yoga’s Nancy and Vicky. The yoga class was followed by a delicious picnic with homemade goodies.
Practicing yoga on the park grounds
Moonflower Yoga’s Vicky and Nancy
Moonflower students with Nancy and Vicky enjoying the picnic
Dr. Jillian Finker speaks at Moonflower Yoga…
As part of our ongoing effort to promote good health, Moonflower Yoga was very pleased to have Dr. Jillian Finker speak at the studio on February 28, 2013 on natural ways to feel better. Dr. Finker is trained as a primary care doctor who is an expert in natural medicine, and has over 10 years of clinical experience compassionately guiding her patients onto the path of wellness. Dr. Finker has been selected as the “Best Alternative Doctor on Long Island” for 2011, 2012 and 2013 by the Long Island Press.
Dr. Finker’s presentation at Moonflower Yoga was very informative and well received by the participants at the event, and we thank her for taking time from her busy schedule to speak at Moonflower Yoga.
Dr. Jillian Finker speaking at Moonflower Yoga on natural ways to feel better.
Moonflower Yoga participants enjoying Dr. Finker’s workshop.
Other events at Moonflower Yoga:
The Town of Hempstead and the Bellmore Chamber of Commerce welcome Moonflower Yoga with a ribbon-cutting ceremony…
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on October 5th with the Bellmore Chamber of Commerce, local leaders, members of the press, and Moonflower Yoga staff:
Moonflower’s Cammi and Vicky with Michael from the Bellmore Patch.
Inside the studio with Moonflower’s Nancy, Cammi, and Vicky, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray, Councilwoman Angie Cullin, Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg, and the Bellmore Chamber of Commerce’s Debby and Bill.
The scissor for the ribbon cutting!
