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January 2023 Newsletter

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Briar Chapel Life Activity Calendar


January Special Things To Do

1/6 50's and 60's

Music and Dance

Trivia


1/11 BUNCO


1/12 Clubs, Teams, and Groups Night



1/16 I Have a Dream Display


1/18 Organizing Paper:

what to throw out

and how to find

the rest!


1/21 Children's Pirate Show


1/27 Happy Hour with

Burke Long

Did you know that we have a Facebook page? 

Like and Follow HERE!

The new and improved BriarChapelLife.com is coming January 3rd 2023!

Briar Chapel will be migrating its "Briar Chapel Life" website to a new platform starting on Jan 3 2023. (this is because the current platform is no longer being supported). It is possible that for 24-48 hrs after the transition has started that neither the current website nor the new website will be fully functional for sign-in's.  

 Please be patient with us while we make this transition. In the meantime, please use the current website through Jan 2 for any needs you can anticipate. And during the transition period, if you have any urgent needs, please let our management company Kuester know via email (bcca@briarchapellife.com) or phone (919.240.4955).

On Tuesday, January 10, GFL will collect Christmas trees for disposal. If you would like GFL to collect your tree, please place it in front of your home before 5 am on January 10.

Briar Chapel Star Program!

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Do you know someone that cuts their neighbors lawn just because?      

Or someone that rolls someone trash out? Or that watched your children because you had something to do? Or maybe just someone that you love the way they take care of their lawn? Or maybe their beautiful garden? Or Maybe................ 

Please help us find them! We want to help them SHINE!

Nominate a Briar Chapel Star Here!

January 9 - The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams, facilitated by Jo Corro and Donna Mergliano



February 13 - The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, facilitated by Val Vickers and Miriam Kennard.


March 13 - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus, facilitated by the dream team: Cheryl Champ, Carole Stromburg and Judy Benson.

Briar Chapel FUTURE

Rock Band meeting!

About 10 residents signed up to say they were interested in a Rock Band.

If you are interested, please join me for an introduction meeting to see what we might have, on January 6th at 6pm.

50's and 60's Music Trivia with Melissa Carter!

Please join us in the clubhouse at 7pm on January 6th. Study up, the competition will be steep!

BYOB. 21+, please

Join us for BUNCO on January 11th at 7pm. Bring $10 cash to the door.


Register Here for BUNCO Night!

The First Happy Hour of the Year is

January 27th at 6pm with Burke Long in the clubhouse!

BYOB and a snack to share! 21+ only please

Tai Chi for Seniors led by our own Evelyn Craig! 

The meetings will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Rec Room of the Clubhouse on the bottom floor starting at 9am. No previous experience is necessary. You can stand or sit for these meetings. The program is free!  We will resume a regular schedule on January 10th.

There is no registration needed, just come and join!


Food Trucks for January at Great Meadow Park



Sundays Three Waters Café

and Baked by Dee 



1/6 Big I's Backward Crab



1/11 Cousins Maine Lobster



1/18 Pop Pops Pierogies



1/25 Death by Taco




1/27 Ta Contento




Please see the BC Life Calendar for all information.





Briar Chapel Life Food Trucks

Canasta Mondays at 1pm and Thursdays at 4pm in the clubhouse! Everyone is welcome to join!

Poker Night on Tuesday Night starts at 6:45pm in the Social Room. There is a $5 max loss for the night! Great Fun!

Mahjong is played in the Social Room starting at 1pm on Tuesdays! All are welcome!

The Briar Chapel Bridge Club meets on Thursdays at 1pm in the Social Room. All are welcome!

Yoga options for Briar Chapel

with Mary Reddinger!


Beginner's Yoga 6-Week Series


This series is designed for those who are new to yoga, or looking for a refresher. You will learn yoga poses commonly taught in Hatha and Vinyasa classes, including standing poses, mild backbends, supine stretches and basic flows. It is an active class, so it is most appropriate for people who can get down on the ground and back up with confidence. You will learn how to use props to support your body, as well as simple pranayama, meditation and yogic philosophy.


Class meets Sundays, 4-5:15pm starting January 8th in the Rec Room

$120 for the whole series

Limited to 12 participants


Sign Up: https://maryreddingeryoga.as.me/?appointmentType=39427031


Focused Flow: Better Balance


In this 6-week series, we explore movements and techniques to help you improve your ability to balance! This is a flow class, which means Sun Salutations will be woven throughout the calls, and is best suited for students who can easily get up and down from the floor, as well as bear weight on their hands/wrists. 


Class meets Saturdays, 8:30-9:30am starting January 7th in the Rec Room

$120 for the whole series

Limited to 12 participants


Sign Up: https://maryreddingeryoga.as.me/?appointmentType=39427116



Feel and look better for the Holidays! Join Daniela at her Prime Barre Class at the Clubhouse Fitness Room!

Barre is a transformative, strengthening, and muscle-elongating workout. You will maximize muscle burn with no joint impact using a minimal range of motion. Improve your posture, and core strength and prevent injury. Please bring grippy socks (or you can borrow a pair at the studio), a yoga mat, and a set of light weights.

 

Convenient class times offered: Monday 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm

Wednesday 6:15 am to 7:15 am

Thursday Express Class 6:15 to 7 am

 

First class: Wednesday 12/7/2022 at 6:15am

The classes are $13 each payable at the class.

Classes are canceled until January 5th.

Register Here!


Want to change your body or fitness routine? 

Get the personal attention you deserve, and motivation of a small group. 

Briar Chapel partnered with Cor4 Fitness 

(conveniently located just 9 miles from our neighborhood) 

 Exclusive rates for Briar Chapel residents.

Workouts designed for progression and results!

Locally owned and operated, and different from anything you've done.  

Go to Cor4Fitness.com, or call/text Laura at 817-992-9450

$100 off 1st month, plus more!