Past Programs

"Changing the Guard, Breema Bodywork Presentation,
and Brainstorming"

with Becky Rude, Linda Shaltz, and Elaine Pendergrast

Program Description

Join us for a three-part program to end the year!

1) Changing of the Guard

Yes, it’s that time again—join us this evening where Becky and Linda will highlight the chapter’s past year's accomplishments and coming year's plans. Also, meet your new leaders and honor our volunteers.

2) Breema Bodywork Presentation by Elaine Pendergrast

How can you support your body while sitting at a computer for hours on end?

Most professionals experience physical tension resulting from long periods of sitting and doing the same activities, stress from deadlines, and ever-shifting priorities.

Breema, called "The Art of Being Present", provides the tools necessary to feel less drained physically, mentally, and emotionally, allowing you to work comfortably and efficiently.

Both nurturing and energizing at the same time, Breema can help, by:

• gently stretching and relaxing the entire body
• reducing back and neck discomfort
• increasing flexibility
• counteracting repetitive motion problems
• bringing the body into balance with the mind and feelings and most importantly
• supporting you to be more present in your daily activities, at work and at home
  

3) Brainstorming Session

In addition to our regular program, we will have a brainstorming session to allow all members present to offer opinions and suggestions on how our "community" will function in the best interest of its members under the new STC structure. Your opinions do count so please come prepared to participate in what we hope will be a lively exchange. Note this month's meeting will extend until 9 p.m. to accommodate this session.

About our Presenter

Elaine Pendergrast, an independent technical writer for more than 20 years, has developed documentation for companies such as Adobe, Frame Technology, Xerox, and Hewlett-Packard. She has won a number of STC Touchstone awards, including Best of Category for the online tutorial "Learning FrameMaker." Elaine has been studying Breema Bodywork for over 14 years, and is a Certified Breema Instructor. She teaches regularly at the Breema Center, has taught at Esalen and Omega Institute, and at workshops on the East Coast. She has co-authored three volumes of Breema Bodywork Instructor Guides.