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August 18, 2012

Cooking Healthy Demonstration

David Thornberry, certified chef for over 15 years. been trained in all genres of cooking including Italian, Cantonese, Mexican, and Southwestern. He trained at the Opryland Culinary Institute in Nashville, TN and has worked in some of the most prestigious hotels and restaurants in the country. David will offer healthy tips on how to cook otherwise unhealthy recipes using the freshest, most natural ingredients in the region.

His cooking demonstration on the 18th will be a tastier, healthier vegetarian pasta dish, influenced by a southern Italian recipe he created while at Cascades Restaurant in Nashville, TN.
On the 25th, David will be preparing Mexican fajitas using only the freshest, healthiest ingredients.

August 18: Healthy Vegetarian Pasta

August 25: Mexican fajitas

 

Start: August 18, 2012 3:00 pm
End: August 18, 2012 4:00 pm
Venue: Taltree Arboretum & Gardens
Phone: 219-462-0025
Address:
450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, 46385, United States
Cost: free with admission

Hatha Yoga

Yoga for all levels of experience, individualized to meet the students’ needs. Class focuses on increasing self-awareness through movement and breathing. Students will learn yoga positions (ansanas) to develop flexibility, strength and balance.

Hatha Yoga is held in the Meyer Memorial Pavilion from 8:30-9:30 am Saturdays June 9-Sept 29. Instructor: Suzanne Chick. Preregistration is not required.

Start: August 18, 2012 8:30 am
End: August 18, 2012 9:30 am
Venue: Taltree Arboretum & Gardens
Phone: 219-462-0025
Address:
450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, 46385, United States
Cost: Admission fee plus love donation

August 15, 2012

Hike the Wetlands

This hike will focus on Taltree’s wetlands, where experienced Docent Vickie Jostes will explain the day’s discoveries and demonstrate the benefits of hiking as part of the road to fitness and good health. Vickie has been hiking and exploring Taltree for several years, and is a great source of knowledge and insights into how to make a hike more calming and enjoyable.

Hikes are free with admission but we ask that you call the office at 219.462.0025 or e-mail reservations@taltree.org if you would like to attend.
Start: August 15, 2012 10:00 am
End: August 15, 2012 11:30 pm
Venue: Taltree Arboretum & Gardens
Phone: 219-462-0025
Address:
450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, 46385, United States
Cost: free with admission

August 12, 2012

Fresh Food Demo

Cory Muro, Executive Chef at Valley Kitchen and Bar in downtown Valparaiso will offer insight into the importance of procuring food from local farms as he demonstrates how to assemble two dishes, including:

Tomato tower- basil, mozzarella, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, vinegar & oil
Cucumber, tomato and onion salad
Start: August 12, 2012 1:00 pm
End: August 12, 2012 2:00 pm
Venue: Taltree Arboretum & Gardens
Phone: 219-462-0025
Address:
450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, 46385, United States
Cost: Free with admission

August 11, 2012

Healthy Living and Massage Presentation

Saturdays at 1 pm Kim Thornberry, Massage Therapist at European Spa in Valparaiso will do a 30 minute presentation on healthy living in the Depot. Following her presentation, she will give free hands-on samples of her massage work until 5pm.

Start: August 11, 2012 1:00 pm
End: August 11, 2012 5:00 pm
Cost: Free with admission

Delta Society Demo

Toni Bianci, Pet Partner Team Evaluator from the Delta Society will give a 30 minute presentation on what it takes to be a therapy dog, what therapy dogs do, and what health benefits they provide to humans. She will bring a therapy dog with her. Toni has been an Evaluator with the Delta Society for 4 years and is owner of the Positive Experience Training School.
Start: August 11, 2012 11:00 am
End: August 11, 2012 11:30 am
Venue: Taltree Arboretum & Gardens
Phone: 219-462-0025
Address:
450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, 46385, United States

Hatha Yoga

Yoga for all levels of experience, individualized to meet the students’ needs. Class focuses on increasing self-awareness through movement and breathing. Students will learn yoga positions (ansanas) to develop flexibility, strength and balance.

Hatha Yoga is held in the Meyer Memorial Pavilion from 8:30-9:30 am Saturdays June 9-Sept 29. Instructor: Suzanne Chick. Preregistration is not required.

Start: August 11, 2012 8:30 am
End: August 11, 2012 9:30 am
Venue: Taltree Arboretum & Gardens
Phone: 219-462-0025
Address:
450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, 46385, United States
Cost: Admission fee plus love donation

August 4, 2012

Healthy Living and Massage Presentation

Saturdays at 1 pm Kim Thornberry, Massage Therapist at European Spa in Valparaiso will do a 30 minute presentation on healthy living in the Depot. Following her presentation, she will give free hands-on samples of her massage work until 5pm.

Start: August 4, 2012 1:00 pm
End: August 4, 2012 5:00 pm
Cost: free with admission

Hatha Yoga

Yoga for all levels of experience, individualized to meet the students’ needs. Class focuses on increasing self-awareness through movement and breathing. Students will learn yoga positions (ansanas) to develop flexibility, strength and balance.

Hatha Yoga is held in the Meyer Memorial Pavilion from 8:30-9:30 am Saturdays June 9-Sept 29. Instructor: Suzanne Chick. Preregistration is not required.

Start: August 4, 2012 8:30 am
End: August 4, 2012 9:30 am
Venue: Taltree Arboretum & Gardens
Phone: 219-462-0025
Address:
450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, 46385, United States
Cost: Admission fee plus love donation

July 28, 2012

Hatha Yoga

Yoga for all levels of experience, individualized to meet the students’ needs. Class focuses on increasing self-awareness through movement and breathing. Students will learn yoga positions (ansanas) to develop flexibility, strength and balance.

Hatha Yoga is held in the Meyer Memorial Pavilion from 8:30-9:30 am Saturdays June 9-Sept 29. Instructor: Suzanne Chick. Preregistration is not required.

Start: July 28, 2012 8:30 am
End: July 28, 2012 9:30 am
Venue: Taltree Arboretum & Gardens
Phone: 219-462-0025
Address:
450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, 46385, United States
Cost: Admission fee plus love donation
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