My niece, who is only 2 1/2, thinks it's funny to dance around and then say to me, "Shake your booty."  Last night, I had to tell her that I couldn't because my booty was too sore from exercise class.

I'm still taking Zumba class, and the last 5 minutes of my last session almost did me in.  Here is the update I promised regarding my instructor's new studio in Brookfield.*
 

The Pilates-Yoga Connection

19700 W. Bluemound Rd.

Brookfield, WI  53045

Instructor:  Lisa Eurich-Bolter/ registered yoga teacher and certified personal trainer

Email: lisaeurich@yahoo.com/ Phone: (262) 565-7071

The studio is holding a series of free Saturday workshops.  Different studio instructors lead the classes.

8/9 - 9:30 -- 11:00 a.m.  Dance Fitness  (a dance workout that combines West African dance, salsa, hip-hop and kickboxing moves)

8/16 - 9:30 -- 11:00 a.m.  Zumba and demo on the Pilates Reformer

8/23 - 9:30 -- 11:00 a.m.  YogaFusion and Meditation

9/6 - 9:30 -- 11:00 a.m.  Sole Motion and Mat Pilates (a blend of t'ai chi, yoga, dance, and martial arts moves, the last 1/2 hour is mat pilates)

Although these classes are free, advanced registration is required. 

Contact Lisa Eurich-Bolter by phone or by email to register for the free sessions or for more information on other classes.

* No one at the Pilates Yoga Connection offered me anything in exchange for writing this blog. 

It's spring cleaning time in our house, and I am once again confounded by what to do with an old television set.  Then, this morning, I saw a commercial for an electronic recycling event in Milwaukee, and took this as a sign from God.  But excitement turned to dismay when I read the small print at the bottom of the screen that said proof of residency in the City of Milwaukee was required in order to participate.

So, I googled around for some local recycling options and came upon this interesting article.   Unfortunately, the article didn't address my T.V. problem.

But lo and behold, today, while perusing my blogging colleague Cindy Kilkenny's site, Fairly Conservative, I found the answer to my T.V. dilemma -- a Brookfield e-cycling event.
 

Happy Earth Day. 

I got an email from the co-chairperson of the Big Chili Round-Up, Kerry Wendelburg, reminding me that Brookfield's Fall Festival was coming soon.  So, although you will see an ad for it on BrookfieldNow, I'm putting some of the info in my blog because I want to really get the word out on this great family event.

Date: October 7, 2007

Place: Mitchell Park Pavillion, Mitchell Park - Brookfield

Time: 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Ticket Prices: $10 adult; $5 children 3 and up; $30 family price (2 adults and 3 or more kids) - PRICES WILL BE HIGHER AFTER OCTOBER 1

According to co-chairperson, Kerry Wendelburg, the above prices are the "pre-sale" prices, good for registrations received before October 1.  Proceeds go to Juniors Care for Kids and other charities sponsored by the Brookfield Junior Women's Club. 

Registration and ticket forms can be downloaded from the website for the Brookfield Junior Woman's Club.

You can also find the same information and find out more about the event by looking at the ad on the homepage for BrookfieldNow.

As the name implies, the chili cooking contest is the main event.  Anyone with a favorite chili recipe can enter.  Several prizes will be awarded, including 2 Packer tickets and a 2-night bed and breakfast stay at the 52 Stafford in Plymouth, Wisconsin.  See the above sites on how to enter.

Lots of stuff for the kids:  coloring contest (sheets can be downloaded off the above sites); hayrides; scarecrow making (an additional fee is required to enter this event); face painting; cutest cowboy and cowgirl contest.

There is also a special prize being offered this year as part of the silent auction: an opportunity for 5 kids to participate in a mini-sausage race at Miller park.  The prize also includes 15 outfield tickets for family members.  In order to bid on the prize, you must attend the Big Chili Round-Up.

I've personally attended this event with my family.  (My nephew even won the prize for cutest cowboy awhile back.)  It's a day of food and fun!