Ziggy’s relocates and zags up the hill

As of Sunday, find Ziggy’s Body Jewelry not at the bottom of Dogwood hill but  in its new location at National TV and Video, in the same plaza as Fusilli Grill and The Mirror.

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Rec Guide offers wide range of fun and education

If your Mirror newspaper felt heavier than usual last Wednesday, it wasn’t your imagination. Tucked inside was the Fall 2009 Recreation Guide, filled with courses for youth, kids, adults, and older adults. From kayaking, weight training, family gym, and extreme teen swim to one day sewing workshops for youth, there’s lots to choose from.

The guide also includes the swimming schedule at Strathcona Gardens as well as details on swimming lessons, both group and private.

The courses are a fun way to build on an interest, try something new, and meet people. Let me share how I know this is all true. 

I’ve had a curiosity about clowning for years so imagine my enthusiasm early last year when I discovered a six session clown course at the Community Centre. It was a complete hoot. I learned how to tie balloon animals (light sabre or fish anyone?!), discovered that magic tricks are easier said than done, and delighted in the opportunity to visit local thrift shops for striped clothing. I began carrying a red foam clown nose in my purse (it’s still there), and looked forward to the fourth Friday of each month with bozo glee. I had Big Bozo Fun and enjoyed the opportunities that came later to perform as part of an informal clown club.

At the same time I was learning bozo skills, I signed up for belly dancing. Yes, a rather interesting combination, especially on the Fridays when I did both within a couple of hours of each other. After that first set of belly dancing lessons, I took more. I love the music, the movement, freedom, and the fact that I can use my veil properly now, at least most of the time.

The belly dancing classes attracted a variety of women, some who had danced before, those who hadn’t, some with highly developed hand and eye coordination, and those who had to work on it more than others. Needless to say, I was, and always will be, in the latter category. But I didn’t let it stop me. Neither should you.

If tough financial times are standing in the way of you taking a course, don’t despair. Consider Leisure Involvement for Everyone (LIFE), the  Parks, Recreation and Culture financial assistance program.  For more information contact Linda Kubinec at 250-286-1161.

If you’ve already recycled your guide, pick up an extra copy at either the Community Centre on 11th Ave. or the Sportsplex at 1800 South Alder St. The guide contains program information that’s relevant until the end of the year so hang onto it.

Your equivalent of a belly dancing clown is waiting.

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