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Leah

A Full Circle Story…Leah’s Life at the Connection

Posted onJune 16, 2022June 16, 2022AuthorLesley Calvert

Leah’s Life at The Connection
Leah first came to The Connection via the after school program. She has fond memories of her time in The Connection’s after school program, especially recalling the impact and inspiration of staff like Michelle Stelluto. Read More …

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7 Ways to Manage Stress

7 Ways to Manage Stress

Posted onJune 16, 2022June 16, 2022AuthorLesley Calvert

By Valerie Ross, ACE certified Group Fitness Instructor and NASM certified Personal Trainer
Stress is part of life and affects everyone.  Our bodies are designed to deal with it by activating our “fight or flight” response.  However, when its chronic, stress can become overwhelming and unhealthy for us mentally and physically. Read More …

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Dance Recital

The Connection’s Dance and Performing Arts Recital

Posted onJune 7, 2022June 15, 2022AuthorLesley Calvert

June 12
Enjoy an afternoon of entertainment at The Connection’s 2022 Dance Recital, “Better Together.” Read More …

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Summer 2022 Classes

Posted onMay 31, 2022June 27, 2022AuthorLesley Calvert

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The Benefits of Cross-Training

Posted onMay 3, 2022October 5, 2022AuthorLesley Calvert

The Benefits of Cross-Training You may be a dedicated swimmer, one sport athlete, a runner, or only do group fitness classes. Everyone has their favorite exercise.  But we can overdo it, leading to overuse injuries or mental burnout. If you aren’t cross-training you could be setting yourself up for one of these undesired results.  What Read More …

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FREE Tutoring for K-5

Free Tutoring for Kindergarten through 5th Grade Students

Posted onApril 22, 2022May 16, 2022AuthorLesley Calvert

Saturday April 30th, May 7th and May 14th-FREE Tutoring
The Connection is offering FREE tutoring for students in grades Kindergarten through 5th on Saturday April 30th, May 7th and May 14th between 9:30am and 10:30am. Teachers from local schools will be offering their expertise in reading, writing, spelling or math for 30 minute sessions. Read More …

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Goat Yoga

Posted onMay 9, 2022June 7, 2022AuthorLesley Calvert

June 5th | Goat Yoga is Baaaack!
Renew your inner spirit with a fun, relaxing, giggle-filled baby goat yoga class. 45 minutes of yoga, 15 minutes of snuggle/picture time with all the miniature goats! Read More …

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GOOD HEALTH IS EXERCISE AND… ! PART TWO

Posted onApril 7, 2022October 19, 2022AuthorLesley Calvert

This article is general nutritional advice for the average adult. Discuss your health goals with your doctor, and then see a Dietician, a Wellness Coach and /or a Personal Trainer. WHAT and HOW MUCH you eat is crucial. The amount of protein you need depends on gender, weight, goals and level of activity.  Lean meats Read More …

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Good health is exercise AND…  !

Posted onApril 6, 2022October 19, 2022AuthorLesley Calvert

(This article is general nutritional advice for the average adult. Discuss your health goals with your doctor, and then see a Dietician, a Wellness Coach and / or a Personal Trainer.)  “Nothing changes if nothing changes.”   This adage translates well to health and fitness. Most of us exercise and eat fairly well, but haven’t yet Read More …

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Pickleball

Posted onApril 5, 2022June 16, 2025AuthorLesley Calvert

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the USA! It is a fun sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. It is played both indoors or outdoors on a badminton-sized court and a slightly modified tennis net. It is played with a paddle and a plastic ball with holes. Read More …

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