MWF Resources
The speaker's topic for the MWF meeting on January 19, 2004 is Yoga so
here's a few links we found that you might want to check out. Please scroll
down, we just arrange these items alphabetically as members submit them.
Alternative health giver - Rochelle Hoodl, an alternative health giver with
over 30 years experience in macrobiotics, shiatsu and Tibetan medicine.
"She has the liberty to live in Europe, Americas and Asia just learning and
teaching others how to better care for their well-being. She will be in Manila
for about a month and will be available for private sessions." Starting
February 2004. (Mara Pardo de Tavera, 2004 Jan 18)
Art exhibit - "Tempted by Colours". An exhibition of the art work of Claudia
Brueggen, MWF member. Opening and artist's reception will be on March 1,
2004 from 5 to 7 pm. Exhibit will run from March 1 to 31, 2004. Le Souffle
Bistro, 2/F Wynsum Corporate Plaza, Ruby Road, Ortigas Cener, Pasig City.
Tel. 636-1613 or 14.
Ballet classes - Steps Dance Studio. Run by Sofia Zobel-Elizalde. Unit C1,
Building C, Karrivin Plaza, 2316 Pasong Tamo Extension, Magallanes,
Makati, T: 757-2984, 843-8472. Baby ballet is from 10-11 a.m. on Saturdays
during the regular school year, starts on 19 June or thereabouts. There is
a registration fee of P1,200.00 and the tuition is P2,700 a month if you
choose the once a week classes. (Catherine C. Hartigan-Go, 2004 Mar 16)
Ballet classes - Ballet Manila. Run by Lisa Macuja-Elizalde. 1865 Donada St.,
Pasay City, T: 400-0292, 404-3086. E-mail: info@balletmanila.net They have
baby ballet classes from 9-10 a.m. on Saturdays, starting in the end of May
or thereabouts. The price is P1,400.00 a month. (Catherine C. Hartigan-Go,
2004 Mar 16)Child psychologist or guidance counselor - Susan Laidlaw is a guidance
counselor at Brent School. She also works at In Touch Foundation, doing
family counseling. "She has been great at school, and I hear she is also
good with families and private counseling. She is also a great resource
person for guidance issues, so if she can't actually do the counseling herself,
she will know of people who can. Her number is 0919-432-5898."
(Lisa Lumbao, 2004 Jan 26)
Community services - At In Touch Foundation, Makati. Life in the
Philippines by Darryl Newton Living and working in a new culture can be a
challenge! We can help make the transition smoother! Join our open seminar
and learn how to fit in. Monday February 9 - 8.30am to 2.30PM * Managing
Your Domestic Helper by Gigi Gatti. This seminar aims to help you understand
social, legal and cultural aspects of managing your domestic helpers. Monday
February 16 - 9.00am to 11.00 am. * Oriental Carpet Auction. Wednesday
February 18, Sky Top Room, Intercontinental Hotel, Makati. Viewing - 6.00 to
7.00 PM. Discussion & Auction - 7.00PM onwards. * For further information,
please call 810-6233 or 893-7606 or 893-1893 or visit us at No.48, Mckinley
Road, Forbes Park, Makati. Email: intouch@i-manila.com.phDaycare / Nursery school - Homebase. Fraser Place Serviced Residences,
Forbes Tower Core 1, 2nd Floor, Valero Street, Salcedo Village, Makati.
Tel. 815-2548 or 818-1818. Look for Joanna Abrera del Prado.
(Beaulah P. Taguiwalo, 2004 Mar 16)Daycare / Nursery school - The Teahouse. No. 47 McKinley Road, Forbes
Park, Makati. They accept kids from 18 mos to 2.5 years old. (Linda E. Panlilio,
2004 Feb 24)Framer - "Very inexpensive, high quality framer." The Framer, Goldcrest
Arcade, Ayala Center, Makati, Tel. 817-0649. "It is a very small shop, so
they close when the sole worker goes on break to eat lunch or dinner,
and sometimes they close early. Try calling first. If you can catch them
open they are much cheaper then other frame shops." (Lisa Lumbao,
2004 Jan 18)
Lawyer - A good friend is a lawyer and has offices in Alabang and Makati.
His name is Bong Jocson. Mobile phone 0919-460-1909. "He has a heart!"
(Mara Pardo de Tavera, 2004 Jan 18)
Lawyer - Lourdes Galinato-Acuna of Sebastian Liganor & Gilinato,
Attorneys at Law, 1409 East Tower, Philippine Stock Exchange Centre,
Exchange Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. Tel. 635-5071 to 73; 635-7896
to 97; Fax 635-5074. Recommended by "a friend (expat) who was
recommended by a friend (expat) both of whom had adoption problems
of varying sorts. I met her for the first time this week and she was
extremely helpful." (Lisa Stuart, 2004 Jan 16)Organic markets - At Greenbelt Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays from 7am
to 6 pm. At Alabang Thursdays from 7am to12 noon. At Rustan's Rockwell,
Makati, and Shangrila in Pasig, everyday in a small section. (Mara Pardo
de Tavera, 2004 Jan 18)
Travel needs - For all your travel needs contact Mathilda van Weerden
or Julie Loreto (supervisor Domestic travel) or Arlene Concepcion
(supervisor International travel) of Filipino Travel Center: "Budget Trips
all year 'round" www.filipinotravel.com.ph Efficiently run, no nonsense
travel agent. Run by couple from Holland. Have seen the places themselves.
With branch offices in Pampanga, Puerto Galera and Boracay island to
offer local support. The Manila office has interesting tourbooks to browse
in for possibilities. Delivery service of documents to your house possible.
Services offered: Airline tickets to any destination, domestic and
international. Economy Bus - & Ferry Tickets. (Airport) Transfers, Meet
& Greet Assistance. Transportation rental. Hotel & Resort Reservations.
Various Optional Tours. All inclusive Packages, Domestic & International.
Customized Arrangements, like Incentive Travel, Group Outings,
Adventure Trips, Golf or Scuba Diving. Manila head office: G/F Ramona
Apartment Building, 1555 M. Adriatico Street, 1000 Ermita, Metro Manila.
Tel. (02) 528-4507 to 09, Fax (02) 528-4503, E-mail travelct@skyinet.net
(Mathilda van Weerden, 2004 Jan 19)
Yoga at Alabang - Vivere at the Richville Regency Suites Hotel Alabang.
If you are a health buff or someone who wants to lose some of those body
handles, you can avail of the use of our Fitness Facility on the 31st floor
where you'll also find the Infinity Pool, a Jacuzzi and an Outdoor Dry Sauna.
Aerobic Classes such as Yoga, Aero-Box, Aqua-Aero, Hi-Lo, Pillates,
Tai-chi are also run on a regular schedule.Yoga at Alabang - Fitness First at Alabang also has Yoga classes, Tai Chi,
Body Balance and Pilates.
The schedule is as follows: Yoga - Monday 8:30am, Sunday 10:00am. Pilates -
Tuesday 11:00am & 8:40pm, Thursday 7:30pm. Yoga/pilates - Thursday
12:00noon. Body Balance - Tuesday 6:30am, Wednesday 7:30pm, Thursday
6:30am, Sunday 3:15pm. Tai Chi: Monday 7:30am, Saturday 8:30am.
Body Balance is a wonderful class which combines Yoga, Pilates and Tai
Chi. The class is specially choreograhed to music. It is great for core
strength, flexibility, focus and relaxation. It is one of my favorite classes
which I would encourage anyone to try.
"I would like to invite all of the MWF members to a complementary class at
the Alabang Fitness First. I am managing the Alabang club now. I will be in
Australia for the next couple of weeks, but maybe we can arrange something
when I return after January 26th." (Shelley Sheehan, 2004 Jan 18)
Yoga at Festival Supermall - Fitness Advantage started out in the late 1980's
in the basement of Tina Juan's house to cater to the residents of Ayala
Alabang. Through mere word-of-mouth, there was a rise in demand, so it was
moved to Alabang Town Center eight years ago. Now, with even more people
getting conscious of their health and fitness, Fitness Advantage has moved
to Festival Supermall, 3rd Level Commerce Avenue Entrance, Festival Supermall,
Filinvest, Alabang. Tel. 771-0199, Dors Rivilla, Operations Manager. Click here.
Yoga at Mandarin Hotel - Yoga Classes, Pure Yoga Studio, 18th floor,
Monday to Saturday. General Yoga, 7 a.m.-8 am; 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Not
just for hard-core ascetics, yoga classes conducted by Prakash Singh
Bisht, will help participants strike a balance between living well and
being well. Sign up now for an enriching experience brought about by
the power of meditation and other time-tested yoga techniques at PhP398
per class. For reservations and enquiries, please call 750-8888
extension 2105.Yoga at Slimmers branches - There are also Yoga and Yogalates sessions
at different Slimmers branches including Pasay Road, Legaspi in Makati, and
Alabang. Alabang Tel. 809-0391 to 98, Pasay Road Tel. 887-1333 to 34.
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