Stroller Strides® is a total fitness program that moms can do with their babies. It includes power walking and intervals of strength and body toning exercises using exercise tubing, the stroller and the environment. Taught by certified and specially trained fitness instructors, it is a great workout for any level of exerciser. Stroller Strides instructors weave songs and activities into the routin ... e designed to entertain and engage baby, while moms are led through a series of exercises specific to her role as mom. This unique program also provides moms with the opportunity to meet other moms, engage in playgroups with their babies, and to form lasting friendships. Stroller Strides is designed to give mothers the "Strength for Motherhood!" When coming to class, be sure to bring water, a towel or mat, sunscreen, and anything to keep your little 1 happy while we workout (snacks, books, or toys).

(Photo by Darrell) FOR DIRECTIONS AND FULL INFORMATION, SEE YOUR EMAILED INVITATION IMAGES BY HERB & DARRELL, 8/23/10: http://www.meetup.com/KAYAK-GULF-NATURE-COAST-CENTRAL-FLORIDA-RIVERS/pictures/1037500/ PADDLE DESCRIPTION: 8-10 mis, about four hours - We’ll paddle 4-5mis upstream, enjoy a break stop, and turn back around for a leisurely return with the current. While kayaking the Ocklawaha River, we usually encounter a few obstacles to limbo under, scooch over, or maneuver around, and we never know when we’ll encounter a new dead fall blocking the river, which there’s no need to worry about when paddling upstream and back as we’ll be doing. Because the river has trees on both sides all along the way, this event is an excellent escape from the heat of summer! The water is quite clear, thanks to the Silver River which empties into the Ocklawaha, allowing frequent lovely glimpses of sandy bottoms. Occasionally the river carries us close to the high bluff which borders the river.

(Photo by brinda) FOR DIRECTIONS AND FULL DETAILS, SEE YOUR EMAILED ANNOUNCEMENT IMAGES OF SUTHERLAND SPRINGS & BAYPORT, BY BRINDA & ARNE, 11/22/11 - WE WILL NOT BE GOING TO BAYPORT THIS TRIP: http://www.meetup.com/KAYAK-GULF-NATURE-COAST-CENTRAL-FLORIDA-RIVERS/pictures/4591462/ PADDLE DESCRIPTION: 4-5mis, 2-3 hours for those who want to paddle only Sutherland Springs and the Mud River, 8-ten miles, 4+ hours for those who choose to also go partway up the Weeki Wachee River - From Rogers Park, we’ll take a connecting creek to the Mud River. My 1st visit here, I was pleased to find that it’s not muddy, but actually runs from springs! After paddling this area, we’ll head for Sutherland Springs. It’s an unusual treat to experience these little-known surprises tucked in away from the Mud River, and it’s fun to paddle the narrow, winding clear water run up to them. When the current is strong, the upstream paddle provides a little workout, and the return is a bit like a water chute–great fun!

Stroller Strides® is a total fitness program that moms can do with their babies. It includes power walking and intervals of strength and body toning exercises using exercise tubing, the stroller and the environment. Taught by certified and specially trained fitness instructors, it is a great workout for any level of exerciser. Stroller Strides instructors weave songs and activities into the routin ... e designed to entertain and engage baby, while moms are led through a series of exercises specific to her role as mom. This unique program also provides moms with the opportunity to meet other moms, engage in playgroups with their babies, and to form lasting friendships. Stroller Strides is designed to give mothers the "Strength for Motherhood!" When coming to class, be sure to bring water, a towel or mat, sunscreen, and anything to keep your little 1 happy while we workout (snacks, books, or toys). We have a great time out there and can't wait to see you in class!

Ojela Frank, MSC and Author Presents Initiation Healing ® Breath & Meditation I (12 CEs) A High-Frequency Weekend Intensive June 23 - 24, 2012 (Saturday nine AM – five PM and Sunday twelve - 5 PM ) 12 CE Hours for Florida LMTs (FL # 50-1221) This life-changing workshop teaches you how to awaken to higher states of consciousness. • Become Aware of Your Subtle Bodies • Learn How to Access the Superconscious State • Overview & Exercise - How to Awaken Kundalini • Experience an Initiation Healing® Breath-Energy Group Session • Become Skilled at Doing Energy Meditations • Learn How to Activate Your Pituitary and Pineal Glands • Receive Energy Healing Attunements Course includes Emotional Healing Basics, an Initiation Healing® Breath-Energy group session, an in-depth Exploration of Energy Fields and Subtle Frequencies, Practice of Energy Meditations, a Kundalini Awakening session, Self-Balancing Techniques

(Photo by Arne) FOR DIRECTIONS AND COMPLETE INFORMATION, SEE YOUR EMAILED INVITATION Extraordinary wildlife album! By brinda, Rick and Arne, 2/28/12 http://www.meetup.com/KAYAK-GULF-NATURE-COAST-CENTRAL-FLORIDA-RIVERS/images/6348132/ Surprises! Exquisite information! Unique subjects! By Arne and Rick, 4/10/12 http://www.meetup.com/KAYAK-GULF-NATURE-COAST-CENTRAL-FLORIDA-RIVERS/images/7362992/ PADDLE DESCRIPTION: About ten miles, four hours, to go all the way to the head springs and back (For an 11.5mi, 4+ hours trip, when we return to our launch site, those who’d like to see the rest of the river could paddle about 3/four mile farther downstream to the confluence with the Withlacoochee River, the beautiful area where Dunnellon’s City Beach is located and where you can see very clearly the commingling of the 2 rivers.)

Join us for lunch at 12pm-1pm, come early or stay late to network, at 725 E. Silver Springs Blvd. in The Cherished Bride Manor. $10 for guests, includes lunch. We look forward to meeting and networking with you.

Come get your kayak, paddles, vest, whistle and any other thing you might need. We will meet at the Ray Wayside Park at 9:30 am and we will start kayaking around 10:00. This give everybody enough time to get there and to get your kayak ready for paddling You may want to bring water, a hat, bug spray, camera, something to snack on, sunscreen, and a water proof container if you got it. It is a ten mile round trip paddle, five to the spring head and five back. We may also go into the Ocklawaha River jusrt for a short while. See you all there. Note: It will be $5 to get into the park.

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The Foundation Course in Raja Yoga Meditation provides a logical and practical understanding of the relationship between spirit and matter, as well as an understanding of the interplay between souls, God and the material world. The four series of classes in this course will facilitate your inward journey in an efficient and effective way. We will meet four consecutive days Tuesday - Friday to complete the series of classes

Let's join the Northeast Florida Geocaching Association this weekend! There will be all kinds of activities in the forest from Thursday, October 25th through Sunday, October 28th. Camping: The Ocala Conservation Center and Youth Camp is a beautiful site on Eaton Lake. Camping will be available from Thursday afternoon, October 25th, through Sunday morning, October 28th. Activities: The "philosophy" of Florida Finders Fest is that there is something for all cachers. If you're a numbers ho, there are lots of caches. If you are looking for "quality", you'll be in a national forest with lots of great new caches and lots of long established caches. There are a number of semi-organized activities and events to be announced. For more details, go to www.floridafindersfest.com or the geocaching web siteand look under cache GC36PZA.

Let's have a relaxing day floating down the Ichetucknee River! Tubes can be rented for the day for $5.00 from the Ichetucknee Tube Center. Ichetucknee Tube Center has 2 locations: #1 - 9/10 of a mile on the left before the north entrance of the park, and four miles from the south entrance of the park. #2 - corner of Hwy eighteen and SR 27. Their web siteaddress is: www.ichetucknee-tube-center.com You may also bring your own tube. Tubes must be smaller than 5ft in diameter to float freely down the river. Admission Fee: $5.00 per person. Children 5 yrs old and younger tube for free. You might want to bring the following items with you on this trip: tube, sunglasses, sandals, sunscreen, bug spray, bathing suits, hats, change of clothing, and some money. There is a concession stand at this park. Note: Help the park protect Ichetucknee River. No food or drinks, pets, fishing, tobacco, alcohol, or disposable items on the river. (All items will be inspected for compliance.)

Stroller Strides® is a total fitness program that moms can do with their babies. It includes power walking and intervals of strength and body toning exercises using exercise tubing, the stroller and the environment. Taught by certified and specially trained fitness instructors, it is a great workout for any level of exerciser. Stroller Strides instructors weave songs and activities into the routin ... e designed to entertain and engage baby, while moms are led through a series of exercises specific to her role as mom. This unique program also provides moms with the opportunity to meet other moms, engage in playgroups with their babies, and to form lasting friendships. Stroller Strides is designed to give mothers the "Strength for Motherhood!" When coming to class, be sure to bring water, a towel or mat, sunscreen, and anything to keep your little 1 happy while we workout (snacks, books, or toys). We have a great time out there and can't wait to see you in class!

Has a 2-10 yr old indoor playground. The price is $4. Any interest? http://ocalaeasystreet.com/softplay.html

(Photo by Norm) FOR DIRECTIONS AND FULL INFORMATION, SEE YOUR EMAILED ANNOUNCEMENT PADDLE DESCRIPTION: 7-nine miles, 3-4 hours - Sandra's leading the way this time! We’re going back about 1 1/2 mons later to see what birds are nesting now. In March we spotted a Bald Eagle youngster already sitting next to the nest! We also saw Ospreys, Great Blues, Anhingas and Cormorants already on their nests, so I’m eager to see if babies’ heads are appearing now! It will also be interesting to see if there are any signs of other birds readying their nests. Lake Rousseau itself is always fun and gorgeous year round, so we’ll do our usual rookeries tour to check out all the areas where we’ve enjoyed the nesting season in the past. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS REMARKABLE LAKE! BELOW IS SANDRA’S 4/3/12 REPORT TO FFWC!

Steve Wilhelm has been kind enough to open his home and host game night for us. Thank you, Steve! Please bring a drink or snack to share and if you have a great group game to play bring it and teach us. If not, there will be plenty of others to play. Come ready to have fun and meet some nice new people. Look forward to seeing you there! Due to the high costs of maintaining the site, we will be asking for a suggested $1.00 donation into the donation bucket. If you feel this group is providing you a good social outlet, please feel free to contribute a little more. Thank you in advance!

Hey everyone! Let's get together for some volleyball. If this day is not good, but you want to play, please let me know what alternate days are good for you so if I can schedule another one, you can make it! The time frame may vary depending on how many people show up. If you can't be there right at 5pm that's ok, but let me know what time you think you will be there. The volleyball courts are at the end of the road by the YMCA at Jervy Gantt park. If you can find the Y, take the side road all the way to the end and it dead ends in a parking lot, and the sand courts are straight ahead. The number if you get lost is 231-OCALA MG. From 200 South: 8. Turn right onto SW 17th St/SW 20th Ct Continue to follow SW 17th St 3.5 mile 9. Turn left onto SE 25th Ave 197 feet 10. Take the first right onto SW 17th St 0.7 mile 11. Turn right 0.3 mile The courts are past the YMCA at the end of the road.

This game night needs a host. Please bring a drink or snack to share and if you have a great group game to play bring it and teach us. If not, there will be plenty of others to play. Come ready to have fun and meet some nice new people. Look forward to seeing you there! Due to the high costs of maintaining the site, we will be asking for a suggested $1.00 donation into the donation bucket. If you feel this group is providing you a good social outlet, please feel free to contribute a little more. Thank you in advance!

Let's win big! Or at least try. This bingo hall has a non-smoking section. However, you will have to walk through the smoking section to get there and to buy your cards. This is in the skylark plaza (see address above) and we will meet at a table in the non-smoking section. I will need to get there very early to save our tables so please make sure your RSVP is accurate and try to get there early if you'd like some time to visit and talk (no talking during games). They have a great snack deli, and the people are really nice. If you've never played come try it. There are people of all ages and sexes here. If you want to play the early birds, I will be there for those as well. Be there by 5:00pm; games start at 5:30. Saturday nights are busy because the payouts are bigger than Friday nights. The regular games start at 6:30pm so get there by 6:00 if you only want to pay the regular games.

(Photo by Arne) FOR DIRECTIONS AND FULL INFORMATION, SEE YOUR EMAILED INVITATION IMAGES BY ARNE & KATHY, 10/14/10 http://www.meetup.com/KAYAK-GULF-NATURE-COAST-CENTRAL-FLORIDA-RIVERS/pictures/1105174/ PADDLE DESCRIPTION: 8-10 mis, 4+ hours - The Halls River is a small, spring-fed river which flows 3.5 mis into the Homosassa River. Nature’s Resort is located on the Halls River, a bit north of the Homosassa River. The Halls makes convoluted turns in this large coastal marsh area with hammocks of cedar and palms. Frequently-sighted wildlife includes otters, gators, turtles, manatees, a large variety and quantity of our usual Florida birds, and migrating birds, including white pelicans, as well as lots of fish. It is a rich estuary which meanders in several directions. The area of the river near the Homosassa River is brackish, affected by tides. The current is minimal, and parts of the river are very shallow.

9pm till 1am Show

Hometown Business Alliance is a fresh new networking group arriving to Ocala, Fl. Small business owners and Entrepreneurs please come join us for new networking opportunities, appetizers & refreshments, door prizes, and much more! Feel free to take a look at our website for member benefits and details of HBA! Please register at http://hbaevent.eventbrite.com or email your Chapter Coordinator Amber Cantway acantway@hometownbusinessalliance.com Listing originally posted at http://eventful.com/events/E0-001-048165165-1

(Photo by Barry) FOR DIRECTIONS AND FULL INFO, SEE YOUR EMAILED INVITATION PICTURES BY RICK & ARNE (Gators, wounded Cotton Mouth, and much more!) 1/10/12: http://www.meetup.com/KAYAK-GULF-NATURE-COAST-CENTRAL-FLORIDA-RIVERS/images/5327432/ PICTURES BY ANN, 8/2/11: http://www.meetup.com/KAYAK-GULF-NATURE-COAST-CENTRAL-FLORIDA-RIVERS/pictures/2680151/ BRIEF PADDLE DESCRIPTION: About 7mis, 3-4 hours - Strong, rapid, clear water current, with numerous sharp turns. There are many obstacles in and above the water requiring the ability to maneuver quickly! Gorgeous wilderness paddle with shade and opportunities to get out for dips. This is 1 of the most spectacular clear water runs in Florida, with wildlife to enjoy along the way, and lots of fun, fun, fun!

(Photo by Roland, 5/19/11) FOR DIRECTIONS AND FULL INFO, SEE YOUR EMAILED INVITATION SAME TIME OF YEAR, FUN IMAGES BY ROLAND, May 19, 2011: http://www.meetup.com/KAYAK-GULF-NATURE-COAST-CENTRAL-FLORIDA-RIVERS/images/1528391/ PADDLE DESCRIPTION: (10-11mis round-trip, 4-5 hours) - The Silver River is renowned for its water, crystal clear and deep, sporting a variety of beautiful fish and gorgeous underwater grasses, some with flowers! The current is strong, 500 million gallons a day at normal water levels (much less now!) of crystal clear water gushing out of 30 springs and 61 vents along its run, most of them in the upper quarter. The return downstream is a great way to relax and enjoy this river, because the strong current carries us along, so we can glide quietly past the wide variety of wildlife without alarming them: gators, otters, monkeys, turtles, snakes, wild hogs, many different kinds of birds, and more!

Join us for dinner and/or drinks at El Toreo! We're meeting at the location Highway 200, next to Chilli's. Happy Hour is until seven PM with 2-for-1 wells or drafts. Saturday is 2-for-1 margaritas all day.