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Learn the Art of Basket Weaving at Sassis


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earn how to turn reed strips into a way to enhance your shopping ex- perience at many local farmers’ mar- kets, farm stands and other outlets. The Sassis Eco-


Showroom and Lifestyle Center, in Naples, is hosting two workshops on how to weave berry baskets, at 3 p.m., February 5 and more advanced styles like egg, Jeremiah and wine caddy baskets at 1 p.m., February 13.


Along with being reusable, baskets keep produce safe, and


egg baskets can be made specially shaped to be carried against the hip, reducing strain on the arms and shoulders. Baskets can also be color dyed and customized to fit serving dishes, making potluck and other small meals easier to transport. Sassis owner and designer Bukki Sittler recommends attend- ing the first session to learn the basics, but it isn’t mandatory. She notes that additional introductory classes may be added.


Feb. 5 workshop fee: $25. Feb. 13 fee: TBD, slightly more. Both fees include all materials. Location: 2068 J&C Blvd. For more info or to register (space is limited), call 239-449-8417 or email info@OrganicEffort.com. Also visit OrganicEffort.com.


Pilates Added at Health & Harmony Center


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ealth & Harmony Center, in Fort Myers, is adding Pilates to its many offerings. Elise Kaplovitz, certi- fied Core Dynamics Pilates teacher, will lead weekly one-hour sessions at noon on Mondays and at 5 p.m. on Wednesdays. Pilates focuses on building strength and flexibility of the inner core area to effect functional fitness that allows for more efficient, graceful movements in everyday life. Regular practice helps build long, lean muscles, as opposed to bulky ones; one reason it is favored by many dancers.


In addition to a full schedule of Iyengar-style hatha yoga, therapeutic massage and other energy modalities, the center also offers Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis, via Kaplovitz, who is certified and updated in the Gyrotonic Expansion System. She teaches classes from 1 to 2 p.m. on Mondays and from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Private sessions are available on these days, as well.


Location: 15951 McGregor Blvd. For more info or to register, call 239-433-5995 or visit HealthAndHarmonyOnline.com. See ad, page 60.


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