Yoga at the River's Edge 2009

The 2009 season of Yoga at the River’s Edge, sponsored by the North and South Rivers Watershed Association, will begin on Saturday, June 13. This is our 13th year!

Weekly classes, taught by certified yoga teachers Kezia Bacon-Bernstein, Marnie Bacon, Claire Manganello, Jerry Mulhall, Mary Norton, Page Railsback, Kate Stone and Mary Whidden, will be held on Saturday mornings from 8:30 - 10, at various sites along the North and South Rivers. Each class will feature meditation, gentle stretching, breathing technique, hatha yoga postures, and guided relaxation. All classes are outdoors.

The class schedule is as follows:

June 13 at Couch Beach on the North River with Kezia Bacon-Bernstein

June 20 at Marshfield YWCA with Kate Stone

June 27 at Indian Head River Conservation Area with Jerry Mulhall

July 4 at Marshfield YWCA with Claire Manganello

July 11 at Rexhame Dunes with Page Railsback

July 18 at Indian Head River Conservation Area with Kate Stone

July 25 at Marshfield YWCA (on Little’s Creek) with Marnie Bacon

August 1 at Rexhame Dunes with Mary Whidden

August 8 at Driftway Conservation Area with Mary Norton

August 15 at Rexhame Dunes with Jerry Mulhall

August 22 at Indian Head River Conservation Area with Claire Manganello

August 29 at Indian Head River Conservation Area with Marnie Bacon

September 5 at Rexhame Dunes with Mary Whidden

September 12 at Couch Beach on the North River with Kezia Bacon-Bernstein

September 19 at Couch Beach on the North River with Kezia Bacon-Bernstein

There is a suggested donation of $10 per class for NSRWA members, and $12 for the general public. All proceeds benefit NSRWA.

There is no need to sign up in advance. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket or large towel with you. Classes are canceled on rainy days.

For more information, including a brochure with directions to class sites, contact Kezia Bacon-Bernstein at 781-837-7093, or visit www.nsrwa.org or www.hellokezia.com.

DIRECTIONS TO CLASS SITES

Couch Beach via Couch Cemetery, off Union Street, Marshfield

From Route 139 (Pembroke), turn onto Old Oak Street (which becomes Union Street) at the lights near the Christmas Tree Shops. Follow Old Oak/ Union Street 1.8 miles to #629, and the driveway for Couch Cemetery (on left). Follow cemetery road to large metal gate. We will park outside the gate. Bring sturdy walking shoes.

From Route 3A (Marshfield), Turn onto PIne Street at St. Christine’s Church. Follow Pine Street until it ends, then turn right onto Union Street. Follow Union Street to #629, on the left, which is also the driveway for Couch Cemetery. Follow cemetery road to large metal gate. We will park outside the gate. Bring sturdy walking shoes.

Please note: the Union Street Bridge is closed for repair!

YWCA, Ferry Hill Road, Marshfield

From Route 3A north (Marshfield), turn right onto Ferry Street at Cherubs Day Care. Follow Ferry 1.5 miles to Church Street, and turn left on Church. Follow Church Street 1.2 miles to intersection with Summer and Elm Streets. Bear right at intersection, and follow Elm Street 1/2 mile to intersection with Ferry Hill Road. Turn left on Ferry Hill Road.The driveway to the YWCA is on the left.

From Route 3A south (Marshfield/Scituate line), turn left onto Summer Street. Follow Summer Street 2.6 miles to the intersection with Elm and Church Streets. Bear left at the intersection, and follow Elm Street 1/2 mile to intersection with Ferry Hill Road. Turn left on Ferry Hill Road. The driveway to the YWCA is on the left.

Rexhame Dunes at Rexhame Town Beach, Marshfield

From Route 139 eastbound (Marshfield), turn left on Winslow Street (just after Nessralla’s Farm). Follow Winslow Street (which becomes Standish Street about half way) 1.5 miles, to the end, where you will find a large town parking area. Class meets in the sand dunes by the river -- look for a large metal gate in the back corner of the parking lot, near the basketball hoop. No parking sticker is required, as we have special permission to use the parking area until a little after 10:00 am.

Indian Head River Conservation Area, West Elm St., Pembroke

From Route 53 northbound (Hanover), turn left onto Broadway at Sovereign Bank. Follow Broadway 1/4 mile to the fork in the road & intersection with Elm Street. Turn left on Elm Street, and follow it 3/4 mile, until you cross the Indian Head River. The parking area is on the right.

From Route 53 southbound (Hanover), turn right onto Broadway at Sovereign Bank. Follow Broadway 1/4 mile to the fork in the road & intersection with Elm Street. Turn left on Elm Street, and follow it 3/4 mile until you cross the Indian Head River. The parking area is on the right.

Driftway Conservation Area, Scituate

From Route 3A north (Scituate), enter the rotary at the Route 123 intersection, and take your first right, onto the Driftway (between Driftway Medical Center and Jacob-Hatch Building). Follow Driftway 3/4 mile. The parking area for the Conservation Area is on the right, just beyond (and across the street from) the Widow’s Walk Golf Course.

From Route 3A south (Scituate), enter the rotary at the Route 123 intersection, and go two-thirds of the way around, then bear right onto the Driftway (between Driftway Medical Center and Jacob-Hatch Building). Follow Driftway 1/2 mile. The parking area for the Conservation Area is on the right, just beyond (and across the street from) the Widow’s Walk Golf Course.