Did we have fun, or did we have fun?! It was SO amazing being together again after a year and a half. There were 11 of us (including a few new faces!), and those who didn't make it were really missed.
Remember, this group is for all bodyworkers, so please invite colleagues. I try to send out a text message to everyone to announce/remind about the next Gathering, but I often drop the ball one way or another, so mark your calendar to check back at least by early February (after the anticipated rise and fall in covid cases over the holidays) and see what's going on. When I make another post on this blog, I will send out a group text to alert you to check it if you're interested. You can always text me if you want to be added or know what's going on - a text is WAY better than a phone call, believe me.
So here's what we talked about for the 2 hours we spent laughing, eating, and drinking together at Mia Margherita (thanks to Brenda for making arrangements!):
Covid issues -
- Thank you, Brenda, for giving us some info about the Pfizer vaccine!
- There was discussion about continuing to wear masks while we work even after covid is under control (will that ever happen?!) - many of us think we will do that.
- Information about the Airgami face mask https://www.airgami.life/ was shared.
- And discussion about the next Gathering not being before February (after the holiday-induced increase in covid cases returns to at least pre-holiday numbers).
- Diana has an amazing, high-end, hydraulic table and all accessories for sale (304)669-3070:
- Diana Gerard Palmateer - Pick Up Only!
- Gently Used 2012 Hydraulic Multi-Position Table.
- Custom Craftworks, Dual Foot Pedals, Two Hydraulic Functions, Attached Adjustable Face Cradle with Arm Rest, Two Bolsters and Extra Removable Head Rest.
- No Rips or Tears.
- Price Includes: Rolling Ergo Chair, Five Flannel Sheet Sets, One Lightly Weighted Blanket, One Regular Plush Blanket, Full Body Fleece Table Warmer, Towels, Small Heating Pad, Extra Face Cradle Covers, Books, Oil Diffuser and Music CD’s. Located in Clarksburg, WV. Private Message if Interested
- Valarie has some books for sale. When I get details, I will add them here.
- Next WV Massage Gathering tentatively the evening of Tuesday, February 15, 2022, not sure where yet. We will have to monitor the number of covid cases as well as the weather.
- June 18, 2022, Cecil Jarvis Greater Clarksburg 10K race will be held (in downtown Clarksburg), hopefully live instead of virtually. If so, please call Valarie (304/203-3535) and plan on joining the massage volunteers who work on the runners that morning. Valarie has organized this since day 1 (26 years ago) - so a BIG HAND to her for the massive amount of work she's done. It's a really FUN gig!
- If you're aware of upcoming CEU opportunities, let me know and I will share them here.
- I (Nancy) am working toward fulfilling the requirements to provide CEUs (following in Valarie's footsteps). I'll let you know when - not if - I get that done and classes are scheduled. Some of the classes I'm considering include:
- Anatomy
- Bellies Butts and Busts
- Sizzle the Senses
- The Anatomy of Stretching
- Four-hand Massage
- Valarie recommended Spotify's "70s Ballads" station.
