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From the latest issue of the Decatur Focus Newsletter.

SEPTEMBER • 2006

De-Stress at Decatur Hot Yoga
A four-week Stress Reduction/Restorative Yoga series is offered on Mondays, Sept. 11-Oct. 2, 6:30-8 p.m. Students will learn yogic and life-affirming techniques to reduce the psychological and physical effects of stress.

Join the series and learn to find your internal center even when external stressors cannot be reduced. Receive 10 percent off all class cards during the fourth annual September Sale. Decatur Hot Yoga is at 431 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. Call 404-377-4899 or visit www.decaturhotyoga.com.

Hoopla Hosts Open House
Hoopla will preview fall clothing lines at an Open House on Saturday, Sept. 16, 5:30-8:30 p.m. The brands include Tea, Small Paul by Paul Frank, and Converse. Wine and cheese will be served.

Hoopla is at 123 E. Ponce De Leon Ave. Call 404-377-6230 for information.

Life Coaches Lead ‘Success’ Discussion
On Thursday, Sept. 21, noon-1:15 p.m., feed your body, mind and soul with delectable conversation led by the professional life coaches of The Coaching Connection. Bring your lunch and explore the topic of the month with other women. The September topic is Success. First-time visits are complimentary; return visits are $15.

The Coaching Connection is at 403 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., suites 117 and 118. For information, send email to thecoachingconnection@earthlink.net or call 404-373-7615.

Garden View Massage Comes to Decatur
Michael Hendrix, nationally certified neuromuscular massage therapist and former director of admissions at Atlanta School of Massage, brings his therapeutic and rehabilitative practice to downtown Decatur. Focusing on conditions such as TMJ disorder, migraine headaches and muscle strain/dysfunction, Garden View Massage is an alternative to the day spa.

Therapeutic massage sessions are covered for health insurance discounts by most major plans. Sessions are scheduled by appointment only every day but Tuesday.

Garden View Massage is in the two-story purple professional building at 215 Church St., next door to Twain’s Billiards. Teacher and student discounts are available daily. For more information, call 404-377-9854, or visit www.gardenviewmassage.com.

Peggy’s Boutique Opens
Peggy’s Boutique held its grand opening in August. Owner Yvonne Gordon comes to Decatur via Jamaica, New York, and Buckhead. Her boutique celebrates women of all sizes and caters primarily to special occasion dresses.

The shop carries labels by well-known designers, many discounted by as much as 30 percent. Customers of all dimensions are sure to find the perfect outfit for any cocktail party or formal affair. Suits in rich damask, simple knee-length cocktail dresses, slinky gowns with bejeweled bodices and gossamer wraps in shimmering copper are among the choices. Alterations are available on premises.

Stop in and welcome Yvonne to the neighborhood. Peggy’s Boutique is at 308 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Suite F-2 (next door to Mental Stimulation). Call 404-351-3002 for information.

MoJo Delivers
MoJo Pizza now offers delivery to all of Decatur after 4 p.m. every day, and accepts credit cards. Call 404-373-1999 and order your to-go pizza today. Or visit MoJo in person at 659 East Lake Dr. in Oakhurst.

Steinbeck’s Opens in Oakhurst
Welcome to Steinbeck’s Oyster House, now open next door to MoJo Pizza in Oakhurst. Steinbeck’s is a seafood/Cajun Creole restaurant. Menu items range from oysters to crab cakes to potato-encrusted halibut to blue cheese chips. There are also options for non-seafood lovers and vegetarians.

Steinbeck’s serves lunch and dinner, and is open Mondays-Thursdays, 4-11 p.m., and Fridays-Sundays, noon -11 p.m. Brunch is served on Sundays.

Steinbeck’s is at 659 East Lake Dr. For information, call 404-373-1116.

Musikgarten at Decatur School of Ballet.
Starting this fall, Decatur School of Ballet will offer Musikgarten classes for young children. The classes will be taught by Tamara Albrecht, director of the Children’s Music Development Center at Emory University.

For more than 25 years, Albrecht has worked extensively in music development, directing preschool through adult choirs. “Nurturing children musically at a very young age is an important foundation for their overall development,” she says. “Studies show music is important to brain development and can help with language, math, critical thinking, and reactive thinking.”

“We are excited about having Tamara and the Musikgarten program at our studio,” says Decatur School of Ballet Director Kathleen Everett. “We will offer these classes on Wednesday mornings: Family Music (for ages 16 months to three-and-a-half years with their adults) and Music for Babies (for up to 16 months with their adults). For more information, call 404-378-3388.

Sevya Features India Art Forms
Sevya is a fair trade store dedicated to preserving the indigenous art forms of India by supporting the artisan communities that uphold these traditions. The shop is on the ground floor of the Renaissance Condominiums, 222 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.

All Sevya products are hand-made with the finest natural fibers and materials. The revenue earned through marketing these products is used to fund need-based development programs throughout India, under the auspices of the All India Movement for Seva. (www.aimforseva.org).

The handicrafts marketed through Sevya represent ancient art forms. Sevya works to preserve these art forms as well as the culture that creates and sustains them.
Joan Rasch and Kovida Das are the founders of Sevya. Kovida, a fashion designer, works directly with the artisans to develop contemporary styles while remaining true to the art form. Joan is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist.

Sevya products include garments, jewelry, home furnishings, paintings, toys and more. For information call 404-377-9070, email info@sevya.com, or visit www.sevya.com.

Dr. Price Merges Practice with Rowe Family Dentistry
Thomas J. Price, DDS, MAGD, formerly located on Lawrenceville Highway, has merged his dental practice with Rowe Family Dentistry in Decatur’s Commerce Plaza building.

Dr. Price did his undergraduate studies at Georgia State University and received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Emory University in 1970. He received his Fellowship credentials from the Academy of General Dentistry in 2004, and achieved his Mastership level in 2006.

He is a member of the American Dental Association, Georgia Dental Association, Northern District Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

For more information, call 404-377-7711 or visit www.thomasjpricedds.com.

Oh Baby! Fitness Celebrates First Birthday
Oh Baby! Fitness marks its one-year birthday in September. The prenatal and postnatal exercise business was “born” in Decatur and now offers 70 classes throughout the metro Atlanta area in 20 different locations. Partnerships exist with five hospitals and several fitness clubs, parks and universities.

Pregnancy and Mom & Baby classes include Yoga, Toning, Pilates, Water Aerobics, Group Cycling and Stroller Workout. Daytime, evening and weekend classes are available. View schedules and register online at www.ohbabyfitness.com; or call 678-528-1390.

Creativity Workshop for Non-Creative Adults
Wednesdays, Oct. 11-Nov. 1 • 6:30-9 p.m.
Do you think of yourself as “non-creative”? Join the Creativity Workshop for Non-Creative Adults this fall – four weeks of art classes that will help you ignite your creativity and get in touch with your innate creative process.

Classes will be held at the Solarium, 321 W. Hill St. The fee is $150 (does not include art supplies). Participants will learn about acrylic paints and basic color mixing, and will complete a painting project. No known skill or talent is required, just a curiosity, willingness to explore, sense of humor and perhaps an underutilized and untapped right brain.

Instructor Marti Hand is a full-time artist living in Oakhurst. To register for the workshop email martihand@bellsouth.net and mail your check to Marti Hand, P.O. Box 1979, Decatur, GA 30031-1979. Registration deadline is Sept. 27.

Creative Spirit Gallery News
“12-inch Squares” Opening Reception • Saturday, Sept. 23 • 6-9 p.m.
Creative Spirit owner Becky Sizemore took “thinking outside the box” to a new level and challenged her gallery artists to create something in the shape of a 12-inch square for the September gallery show. She invites the community to see the imaginative, innovative, and energetic creations of 30 artists at the opening reception.

Water Color Classes
Gail Novak’s watercolor class continues to grow and attract students with all levels of experience. The eight-week fall series begins Wednesday, Sept. 27, 7 to 9 p.m. The cost is $120. Call 404-377-0141 to register.

Creative Spirit is at 335 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. For more information, call 404-377-0141.

Construction Begins on Artisan 2
Construction begins this fall on building two of the Artisan condominiums in downtown Decatur. The new building will be located along Commerce Drive adjacent to building one, and will have approximately 46 residences in one-, two- and three-bedroom configurations. Prices will range from the low $200,000s to more than $1 million.

Residences will range in size from 850 to more than 3,000 square feet. They will feature 12-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, Bosch stainless steel appliances and private courtyards at the ground level. Amenities will include a swimming pool, workout room, club rooms and beautifully landscaped common gardens.

More than 90 percent of available homes in building one have been sold, primarily to “empty nesters” and professionals age 35 and up. Building two sales have begun, and sales of the final available residences in building one are continuing. For information contact Joel Harms, 404-377-5902, or visit www.artisandecatur.com.

New Taiji Class for Seniors at Mei Zhong
Taiji (tai chi) is now being offered for senior citizens at Mei Zhong Yang Style Taijiquan Association, USA. The class meets on Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-noon, at 533 W. Howard St., suite D. It is designed specifically for people age 50 and over.

Recently, Mei Zhong head instructor Miriam Holland has been teaching taiji at several seniors’ centers. “The response has been very enthusiastic, and the results have been excellent,” she says. “It was only logical to offer a seniors’ class at the school.”
Taiji is a martial art and international competitive sport. Scientific research has shown its many benefits to include improved physical and mental balance and flexibility, stress reduction, greater alertness, and faster reflexes. Recent studies indicate very positive effects on the cardio-vascular and immune systems.

For more information call 404-317-2958; email meizhong@mindspring.com; or visit www.mz108.com.

Tessitura: Music and Movement Classes for the Young Child
Lynnette Suzanne, owner of Tessitura Studio and a board certified music therapist, teaches early childhood music and movement classes, working with children ages birth to 6 years. Her classes help children build the foundation they need not only to develop music skills, but also to have rich, fulfilling lives.

She explains: Music engages the brain by stimulating neural pathways associated with abstract thinking, empathy, and math skills. Aural discrimination and enhanced listening skills can increase school achievement. Developmentally appropriate music activities  involve the whole child. And making music provides a way for children to express emotions in a positive way before they have the words.

Tessitura is at 409 Mead Rd., studio 6, and is now enrolling for fall classes. For more information call 404-370-1019, email Lynnette@MyTessitura.com, or visit www.MyTessitura.com.

Kid’s Fashion Show to Benefit Community
Kid Couture, a children’s fashion show, will be held in the Community Bandstand on Friday evening, Sept. 29. Sponsored by Salon Red Kids, Hoopla and Kaleidoscope, the show will benefit Decatur Cooperative Ministries, which provides housing and support services for homeless families with children in our community.

Fall fashions for kids of all ages will be featured, as well as music, a silent auction, food and drinks for kids and adults, a raffle and door prizes. Live music starts at 6 p.m.; fashion presentations at 7.

Tickets are $10 adults; kids are free. Tickets are available at Salon Red Kids/Hoopla, 123 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.; Kaleidoscope, 252 W. Ponce de Leon Ave.; Salon Red, 119 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur; Salon Red, 1642 DeKalb Ave.; and at the event. All proceeds from the event will benefit local families in need.

For more information contact Salon Red Kids, 404-377-6230.

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