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As we bring 2022 to a close, our Board of Directors will gather for its Fourth Quarter meeting later this month. To that end, if there is any input you would like to share with us, you can send your thoughts via email at wcchl@weavervillenc.com. We welcome your comments and suggestions on how to improve and expand our programming. For those of you who are new to Weaverville, please know that admission is FREE for all events and activities held at the Community Center that are WCCHL sponsored. Bring your friends and family to join in the fun.
DECEMBER HIGHLIGHTS
Musical Concert. Friday, Dec 2nd, 7-8:30 PM. Tumo Kohrs will make their Weaverville debut at the Community Center. This very talented duo will perform covers of Billy Joel, Carol King, Joni Mitchell, plus enthrall us with some of Sarah Kohrs original love songs before playing a few seasonal favorites for a singalong to help us all get into the holiday spirit. Mark Tumo & Sarah Kohrs have recently performed at Isis, Grey Eagle, and The Guitar Bar here in Asheville. Please note we will have an "appreciation basket" for attendees, if they choose, to tip our entertainers.
Theatrical Production. Sunday, Dec 18th, 7:-8:30 PM. Ancestral Voices, Written by A.R.Gurney, Directed by Marc Cameron. Produced by Dreamweaver Productions, From Donald Lyons, Theater Critic for the New York Post: “If the family is the key theme of American drama, A R Gurney's Ancestral Voices: A Family Story, is a beautiful chamber work in that great tradition. The short play [takes place] in Buffalo NY between 1935 and 1942, with a brief coda from the 1960’s… This is a magical play, not a mere exercise in uncritical nostalgia, but a nuanced reminiscence full of time and change and loss - as well as joy.” Please note we will have an "appreciation basket" for attendees, if they choose, to tip our entertainers.
Line Dancing. Please note that Kae Mance is stepping to the side as Bonnie Russolillio, (bonnieruss1@icloud.com), and Nina Denninger (nina.denninger@gmail.com) will take over as lead instructors. Kae, thank you for your incredible energy and volunteerism for starting up and maintaining these classes for the last year. And thank you to Bonnie and Nina for stepping up to keep these classes going into 2023.
JANUARY HIGHLIGHTS
Musical Concert and Storytelling: Friday, January 6th, 2023 / 7-8:30 PM.
Local musicians Dr. Mark and Dylan Morris plus George Buckner will celebrate the life and music of famed banjo and bluegrass artist, Earl Scruggs through the lens of their personal relationships with Scruggs. This event will explore the career of Earl Scruggs through storytelling, home movies, and plenty of live music featuring the 5-string banjo played in the three finger style that Scruggs made famous here in Western NC. More details will follow in our mid-December and January Blog
Addressing Your Aches and Stiff Joints: We are soon to finalize a workshop for people with arthritis and persistent joint pain to be taught by local physical therapist and clinic owner, Angel Trail, PT, OCS. This 3-class series will be part informational and part active participation as you will learn exercises to help decrease pain and increase motion for address your aches and pains. This class is open to any person with aches, pains, and stiffness regardless of whether you have been diagnosed with arthritis. This is a beginner level class that is appropriate for people who are new to exercising or may not have exercised for some time. No equipment is required. We will be using chairs and resistance bands which will be provided. We are currently looking at Monday/Thursday/Monday from 9:00-10:00 AM for these 3-class sessions to be held in the Multipurpose Room. More details and actual start dates will follow in our mid-December and January Blogs.
Poets Gathering. Finally, we have had several inquiries to start up a gathering of local poets where they might share their craft with fellow poetry enthusiasts whether published pros or mere novices to the creative process. The mission of this activity would be to advance the act of writing poetry by sharing techniques, inspirations, personal journeys, and offering mutual support. Please let us know if this is something that you (and your fellow poet friends) would like us to set up as a monthly/weekly event by emailing us at wcchl@weavervillenc.com.
Finally, as we bring another calendar year to a close, our Board would be remiss if we did not once again extend a personal Thank You to our incredible volunteers. Without their generous spirit of volunteerism and unique skillsets, none of this exceptional programming would be possible. Our volunteers are amazing, so please reach out to thank them when you have an opportunity. As always, should you have any questions about our WCCHL sponsored programming don’t hesitate to contact us at wcchl@weavervillenc.org.
Respectfully,
Tom
Thomas M. Balestrieri
Board Chairperson
Weaverville Center for Creative & Healthy Living
26 Whitetail Drive
Weaverville, NC 28787
wcchl@weavervillenc.org
904.347.3312
www.facebook.com/WCCHL
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