waited on.
“Clubbing to-
gether for a group
holiday can be a great
May 29-31
money-saving solution,
Kino Mac Gregor
particularly for those
Ashtanga Awareness
with young children,” Weekend Yoga Workshop
observes Justin Francis, cofounder of
Group Holiday
Friday 5/29 6:30-8:30pm Yoga Talks:
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Families and Friends Reap Fun benefited from the trend. “Kids have
Savings their friends around them and parents
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can take turns babysitting. You’ll also
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S
aturday 5/30 Workshop 2-4pm
eco-vacation rental, search for a “self- cooking.” Many types of accommoda-
Inversions, Handstanding, and
catering” property, ideal for groups of tions are available; working farms are
the Art of Balance $40/$45
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