FLAG CITY CORVETTES PRESENTS DONATION TO OPEN ARMS

In 2009, Flag City Corvettes again nominated Open Arms Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services as their designated charity agency for the year. All money raised throughout the year is donated to the charity agency at an awards banquet at the end of the year.

On Saturday, January 16 the Flag City Corvettes Club hosted their Annual Dinner at The Findlay Inn & Conference Center. At the banquet, Flag City Corvettes President, Kenny Young, presented Open Arms Interim Director, Yvette Mains, with a donation of $8000.

Open Arms would like to sincerely thank the members of the Flag City Corvettes for their continued support and commitment to our agency!

Flag City Corvettes: Findlay has had a Corvette club off and on since 1963. It began as Fort Findlay Corvette Club, and that lasted until 1967. Flag City Corvettes began in 1971, and some of it members were a part of the the Tri-County Vette Club from Fostoria, which no longer exists. The club sponsor of Flag City Corvettes was Harrington Chevrolet, and the club operated until 1986. This club had a variety of activities, including car shows, fun trips, and competitive events including rallys, economy runs and speed events. They held a yearly retreat at a state park, held driver's training, participated in parades, and raised money by selling coffee and washing windows at the rest stop on I-75.

FlagCity Corvettes was re-formed in 1998 with John LaRiche Chevrolet-Cadillac as its sponsor. It held its first meeting on October 11, 1998, with 31 new members. Currently, the club has over 95 members with 71 Corvettes from several counties around Findlay. Each year, the club's goal is to increase membership, so it will remain active and vibrant into the future.

If you would like more information about the Flag City Corvettes, email marygolf@aol.com.

PATIENT APPRECIATION DAYS AT KIRK CHIROPRACTIC A HUGE SUCCESS

In honor of Patient Appreciation Days in September, Kirk Chiropractic offered patients the opportunity to receive adjustments or new patient services while supporting Open Arms. Existing patients were offered treatment services for $10, and new patients referred by existing clients received a case history and consultation, an orthopedic and neurological exam, initial x-rays, and a report of findings for $25.

In addition, Kirk Chiropractic also hosted Ladies Night on September 17. This fundraiser for Open Arms allowed Kirk Chiropractic to pamper the ladies with hair and make up demonstrations, massages, yoga, shopping for designer inspired purses, Stampin' Up make & take, Celebrating Home and Arbonne products, Alpaca Jacks merchandise and Phat Cakes!

Both events were a huge success, with approximately $1,400 in funds raised for Open Arms! Many thanks to Kirk Chiropractic for their support!

OPEN CIRCLE YOGA OFFERS FREE CLASSES TO BENEFIT OPEN ARMS

Saturday, January 23 is National Yoga Day! In celebration, Open Circle Yoga & Wellness Center will be offering free classes of yoga, tai chi and pilates to the general public. Classes will be offered from 12:0o - 4:00 PM. Space is limited and registration is required.

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For more information or to register for a class, contact Melinda Williams at Open Circle Yoga, 419-427-9642. Open Circle Yoga & Wellness is located at 200 West Lima Street, Findlay.

Message from Open Circle Yoga:

Open Circle Yoga and Wellness Center is proud to take part in the national event of Yoga Day. Join us on January 23rd from 12-4:00pm for yoga, tai chi and pilates. The classes are free. The studio will be raising funds for Open Arms Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center, so each participant is asked to give a financial donation of their choosing. Chair massages and reiki (rake-ee) will also be available. Come learn about the benefits of yoga, from the flexible and fit to the coach potato; for the young and old. If you've thought of trying yoga before, now's your chance. Do something good for yourself, while helping out a community agency. Please call 419-427-9642 (YOGA) for more information or visit our web site at opencircleyoga.com for the days' scheduled events.