Waybright Teachers Directing Students

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   Facing temperatures in the teens, Waybright teachers, lead by Principal Dr. Arsenault, waited as students were being dropped off in front of Saugus High School on Thursday.  Due to an issue with unwelcomed varmints at the Waybright School on Talbot Street, students transferred to the high school as a temporary measure until the problem is resolved.  Officials estimate a return to the school in the near future. 

Wong Family Welcomes Senator-elect Scott Brown

The Kowloon Restaurant in Saugus was one of the stops for newly elected Senator Scott Brown’s “Citizen Open House Tour.” Welcoming the incoming Senator Brown (center) to the restaurant on Saturday, January 30th were Kowloon owners (from left) Stanley Wong, Donald Wong, Bobby Wong and Andy Wong.
 

     Funeral on the 4th for
      Christos Agganis

Saugus, MA:  Family and friends today paid their final  respects to Mr. Christos Agganis, who was killed by a hit and run driver on January 28, 2010 while crossing Central Street.
   Mr. Agganis  lived in the Brookdale Condos, across the street from the Hammersmith Restaurant, the family run business.
    The accident occurred at approximately 5:30 PM on January 28, 2010.  Mr. Agganis was crossing the street to enjoy his supper with family at the restaurant, a daily tradition.
    According to Police Chief Dom DiMella, the vehicle that hit Mr. Agganis kept going and never stopped.  He stated that the department is reviewing all the video taken from Brookdale Condos.  According to eye-witnesses two vehicles slowed down, one was a car and the other was a dark colored pick-up truck.  All body shops in a wide area have been put on the alert and the Chief is asking the public to come forward with any additional information that will lead to the apprehension of the operator of the vehicle in question. 
   "I am confident that once all our information is gathered we will determine the person responsible for this tragic accident."
   The funeral for Mr. Agganis was held at the Bisbee Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus followed by a Funeral Liturgy at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Lynn, MA and  internment at Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn, MA.

A memorial has been placed at the site of the accident. 

The restaurant, operated by the Agganis family, was closed on February 2, 2010 during the  funeral of their uncle.

Senator Scott Brown Thanks His Supporters

Saugus, MA:  It was standing room only at the Kowloon Restaurant on Saturday, January 30, 2010 as   Senate-elect Scott Brown dropped by to personally thank his supporters.  Appearing on stage with him was comedian Steve Sweezey and  Barbara Walters.
Senator Brown expressed his deepest appreciation to the audience and cheers rang out all during his speech especially when, during a short pause in his statement, one woman hollered "We love you Scott."  That set the upstairs in the Kowloon rocking all over again.

  Brown's address was short, sweet and right to the point; the condition of the economy and the need to get people back to work. Many in the parking lot were looking for his truck but informed sources reported that he was traveling by bus on his way to several other locations. 

Anthony Guardia announces candidacy for 9th Essex District State Rep.
 

Anthony Guardia, Chairman of the Wakefield School Committee, announced today that he will run as a Democrat for State Representative for the 9th Essex District. Guardia has served on the committee for four years and has been its chairman since April 2009. “As an elected official in Wakefield, I see firsthand the problems our cities and towns have had to deal with,” says Guardia. "I believe it’s time that we had a strong voice on Beacon Hill who is focused on solving issues important to the district."
Guardia, the grandson of Italian immigrants, knows the importance of hard work and strong family values. Guardia’s diligence has led to many improvements in the Wakefield school system. He is currently completing his JD law degree at Suffolk University Law School in Boston.
Guardia’s time in local office has exposed him to several alarming issues that has spurred his desire to run for state office. “Too many times I have watched my community divide over budget issues that had little to do with how the community was run and more to do with distribution in state funding,” says Guardia. “As your state representative my primary goal will be to fix those flaws in the allocation of local funding.”
“I've spoken to many community leaders in Lynn, Lynnfield, Saugus, and Wakefield. I’ve discovered that my concerns are echoed throughout the 9th district. In the coming months I look forward to meeting more citizens, learning from them and working together to come up with innovative solutions for the problems that our communities face.”
For more information about Anthony Guardia please visit his website at www.anthonyguardia.com.
 

   Commerce Network
     Evening a Success

Pictured:  Town officials, attorneys and friends enjoyed the evening of being able to reconnect with one another;  Za Za's host Chris, was kept busy all evening offering delightful dishes;  Host Rick DeSanctis awarded business card winners and door prizes galore.  Realtor John Carpenito, one of many winners.  Bottom picture:  Bill Corbett, Rick DeSanctis, Gary Sund and in front Rose Sola, former Chamber of Commerce administrator.   Tom Traverse with Realtor Tom Gannon.

                   "Bringing Back the Good Old Days"

Saugus, MA:  Commerce Networking made a big splash in Saugus on Thursday evening when Rick DeSanctis, CEO of Commerce Networking, hosted a "Get Together Evening." The evening was sponsored by several local businesses including Gannon Real Estate, The Tax Shop and Commerce Networking, to name a few. 
   Over 150 friends, co-workers and business owners braved the threat of a blizzard to "meet and greet" at Za Za's, located at 114 Broadway, Route One, Saugus, MA. Many  friends and business acquaintances in attendance commented on how great it was to take a few hours out of busy schedules to enjoy the company of one another and renew past friendships.  Several guests commented that friendly gatherings like this were commonplace years ago and it's great to see they are making a comeback. 
      A second gathering is planned for next month.

Donald Wong to Run for State Representative Seat

Saugus, MA:  The Hammersmith Inn Restaurant, located in the heart of Saugus Center,  was the backdrop for Selectman Donald Wong to announce his candidacy for a run for the State Representatives seat on the Republication ticket. 
     In his speech he stated that he believes it's time to stimulate the present economy, go after more state aid and promote greater job opportunities.  He wants to rebuild the home front and make a positive difference for the people and the businesses in the Ninth district.
   Mr. Wong stressed that his past two terms as chairman of the Saugus Board of Selectmen has given him the knowledge and background  in issues facing the homeowner and businesses as well.    He believes that when small businesses suffer everyone feel the effect.
   The restaurant was full of supporters, friends and family members.   

Pictured: Top Left Saugus Police Chief Dominic DeMella; Right Lenny DeRosa and Donald Wong;  Vice Chairman of the Wakefield Selectmen Albert Turco;  Right Donald Wong;

 Bottom left Selectman Al Merritt of Lynnfield and Right Jay Smolynsky  with Mr. Wong.

Representative Mark Falzone Announces Outpouring of Strong Saugus Support for his Re-Election

Representative Mark Falzone announced today that he has the support of the vast majority of local elected officials in the Town of Saugus in his drive for re-election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives. 48 officials chosen by the voters of Saugus have in turn chosen Mark Falzone as the best person to continue to represent them in the State Legislature. Representative Falzone emphasized, "I am pleased and proud to have this support in my hometown of Saugus. These endorsers for my re-election are leaders in our community, local officials who have paid attention to the great financial turnaround of Saugus as we have brought Saugus back to fiscal health while at the same time taking pressure off of the property tax."

Falzone continued, "I am heartened that my work as leader of our Saugus legislative delegation has not only brought private sector jobs to Saugus and every year millions of dollars of additional revenue to our town government, but also maintained town government jobs that enhance our local education, public safety, and quality of life for all our Saugus residents. I am particularly proud that my work has rescued the Saugus Senior Center from closure and kept and the Youth and Recreation Department functioning and in place serving the young people in our community."

Statement from School Committee member Joe Malone: "We need to keep Mark Falzone successfully working for Saugus. As a member of the School Committee, I have seen the incredibly hard work he puts in which has in turn given us the financial resources that have been so important to maintaining our system of education. He was the leader in saving literally millions of dollars by enabling Saugus to join the state's health plan. And his leadership in resolving the issues around the Kasabuski Arena have removed a huge financial drag on our town and turned in into a plus. Everything Mark has done has strengthened our town financially and brought new jobs to our area. These are the priorities we need for the future as well. Everyone who knows me knows how hard I work and I know Mark works even harder."

Statement from Town Meeting Member Pamela Goodwin: "It is an easy and extremely important endorsement that I give to Representative Falzone for all he has done to maintain the services and quality of life in our neighborhoods. I look at everything from his leadership in the multi-million dollar improvements that have made the Lynn Fells Parkway so much safer to the huge amount of extra revenue the town brings in every year from the Shops at Saugus. These projects have created local jobs and enhanced environmental amenities. Saugus is in a better fiscal condition and has a property tax rate that is the envy of our region—we would not be here without the resources that Mark has brought back to our town."

Representative Falzone has the support of a majority of every elected board in Saugus and a majority of elected town meeting members in every precinct. These endorsers represent support from across the political spectrum including Democrats, Republicans, and independents who are not enrolled in any party.

Those who have endorsed Mark Falzone include:

Town Meeting Precinct 1
Stacy A. Billingsley
Wayne C. Brooks
F. Ann Devlin
John N. Hansen
Joyce C. Rodenhiser

Town Meeting Precinct 2
Thomas A. Falasca
Barbara J. Malone
Dennis J. Moschella
Peter A. Rossetti, Jr.
Stephen D. Sweezey

Town Meeting Precinct 3
Arthur D. Connors, Jr.
Charles F. Gill
Henry F. Merrifield
Rick A. Smith

Town Meeting Precinct 4
Robert J. Cox
Patricia McLaughlin
Angelo Serino, Jr.

Town Meeting Precinct 5
Pamela J. Goodwin
Laura Z. Groark
Paul M. Petkewich

Town Meeting Precinct 6
Joseph Attubato
Sean A. Maltais
George T. Moriello
Matthew J. Vecchio

Town Meeting Precinct 7
Rodney G. Cecere
Timothy R. Hawkes
Patricia Anne Johnson
Stephen F. McCarthy

Town Meeting Precinct 8
Michael R. Greene
Raymond F. Lawrence
Anthony J. Lopresti

Town Meeting Precinct 9
Edward S.W. Boesel
Robert E. Grande
Jeffrey D. Moses, Sr.

Town Meeting Precinct 10
Michael Dockery
John H. Nicholson
Darren S. Ring
Joseph Palczynski, Jr.

Board of Selectmen
Stephen M. Horlick
Michael Kelleher
Michael J. Serino

School Committee
Joseph S. Malone
Wendy L. Reed
Thomas Stewart

Housing Authority
Judith Hoffman
Nicola M. Nicosia
Peter G. DePlacido (appointed)

Representative Mark Falzone represents the 9th Essex District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives which includes portions of Lynn, Lynnfield, Saugus, and Wakefield.

Snow Leopards Win Championship!!

Pictured front row (l to r) Allie Kotkowski, Allison LeBlanc, Rachel Nazzaro, Julia Barresi, Cara Favuzza Back row (l to r) Hannah DiGiovanni, Olivia Tapia-Gately, Sydnie Pezzerossi, Carina Vaughan Missing from photo Courtney Muir


The U10 Girls Saugus Snow Leopards finished up their first winter indoor season with a resounding 7-0 victory in the finals to earn their team the Championship.
The team had a regular season 8-0 record and went 2-0 in the playoffs allowing only 3 shots in the final game. They scored an amazing 81 goals while only giving up 5. In the playoffs the girls were too much for the first opponent to handle, not allowing a single shot. The finals pitted them against a gutsy Hamilton-Wenham team who played their hearts out, but couldn't keep up with Saugus players. They gave the team the best competition of the season to secure a well earned second place. During the course of the season, all ten players scored goals, all ten tallied assists and all had a chance to play goalie, a feat unique among the teams in the group. The team was applauded by all the opposing coaches for their team work, soccer ability and sportsmanship. The team hopes to take their success into the next session when they will move up a bracket to take on some tougher opposition. Congratulations to all the Snow Leopards for their well deserved title as Session One Champions.

REPRESENTATIVE REINSTEIN ANNOUNCES DISTRICT OFFICE HOURS TO BE HELD IN SAUGUS
State Representative Kathi-Anne Reinstein extends an invitation to Saugus residents who reside in her district to stop by her upcoming district office hours, which are scheduled to be held on Tuesday, February 9th from 9:00am to 10:00am at Kane’s Donuts which is located at 120 Lincoln Avenue in Saugus.

Kathi encourages interested residents to stop by Kane’s to meet with her or a member of her staff to discuss issues, concerns or ideas. Please note that if you would like to discuss a matter but are unable to make this time, Kathi and her staff are available Monday through Friday, at Representative Reinstein’s State House office.

For more information or assistance, please call (617) 722-2783.
 

 Art Classes at The MEG

Students listen intently as Chris Munnelly outlines the first course in pencil drawing.

  Class enrollment is still open for new students. Four more classes will be held on Saturday mornings at 10:30 to 12 Noon.

      Selectmen to Meet
           on the 26th

                    AGENDA


1.) Call to order.
2.) Invited guests: Police Officer Jeffrey Wood & Officer John Naglieri
3.) Approval of minutes: December 15, 2009; December 16, 2009;
December 17, 2009; & January 5, 2010.
4.) Continued hearings: ATM Mambo – Beer & Wine License
- (Liquor Rules & Regs. and Ent. Rules & Regs. from 12/15/09 to 2/2/10)
5.) Public hearings:

7:45PM Thrift Exchange, LLC d/b/a Thrift Stop, for Valuable / Used Goods License to be located at 171 Broadway.

7:55PM Angela’s Fine Jewelry, Inc. d/b/a Angela’s Jewelry Repair, for Valuable / Used Goods License located at 1201 Broadway, Square One Mall, K-105 aka K-108.

8:05PM Hot Topic, Inc., for Entertainment License located at 1277 Broadway, Unit #E-215 Square One Mall.

Correspondence
1.) Population estimates for seasonal licenses.
2.) 99 West, Inc., 181 Broadway re: request for new officers / directors.
3.) Cash Converters re: request to amend license to change location in same plaza.
4.) Youth & Rec. re: request to accept gift from Wheelabrator.
5.) YMCA re: request for banner on Main Street.
6.) Om Guru Om Corp. re: request for pledge of License.
7.) Town Clerk re: request for banner on Main Street.

Manager’s Report
Member’s Motions
Citizen’s Forum
(posted 1/13/10)
 

44 Speeches and Many Years Later – Local Toastmaster Receives Highest Award Available

Debra Panetta, a Division Governor within District 31 of Toastmasters International, was honored with Toastmasters International’s highest award, Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM), by District 31 of Toastmasters International during the Toastmasters District 31 Fall Conference, which was held on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at the Hilton Boston/Dedham in Dedham, Massachusetts (MA).
     Panetta, a resident of Saugus, MA and a member of the Leading Speakers Toastmasters and the Rumney Marsh clubs, both located in Saugus, was presented with a DTM plaque and a medal at the conference.
    “Becoming a Distinguished Toastmaster is the highest achievement in public speaking,” said Toastmaster Sherri Raftery, DTM, District Governor for Toastmasters’ clubs in Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. “It requires mastery of both communication and leadership skills.”
   The DTM award is the highest level of recognition a Toastmaster can receive. To receive the DTM award, a member must complete both communication and leadership tracks, which means that a member has had more than forty speeches evaluated by other members and has served in multiple leadership positions within Toastmasters.
     Panetta joined Toastmasters in the early 1990s to help develop her impromptu speaking skills. Since then, she has not only developed herself in this area, but she has gone on to hold numerous Executive Club officer positions - President, Vice President of Public Relations, Vice President of Education, and Treasurer - at various times, before taking on responsibilities at the district level. Last year she served as an Area Governor within the district prior to taking on her current Division Governor role in which she oversees Toastmasters’ local clubs in a particular division of MA.
     Panetta lives in Saugus with her husband Mark, and their two children, Mark Jr. and Sabrina. She is currently employed as the Accounting / Human Resource Director at Arcari Dental Lab in Wakefield. She received her undergraduate degree in Accounting from Suffolk University (Magna Cum Laude) and her Masters in Business Administration from Northeastern University.
      Panetta is a firm believer in giving back to the community and has been involved in numerous organizations over the years, including serving as the co-President of the Saugus River Watershed Commission, Town Meeting Member (5th term in office), Chair of the Saugus School Committee, Vice-Chair of the Saugus Charter Commission, Historical Society, Tree Committee Member, Friend of Breakheart Reservation, Community Development Committee Member, Board of Directors of the SHORE Collaborative Member, and Friend of the Saugus Library. She has also received the River Stewardship award for her outstanding environmental work, and has been nominated to Who’s Who in Finance and Business, Who’s Who in America, and Who’s Who in American Women.
     Panetta said the following about her DTM honor: “For me, becoming a DTM means that I finally ‘made it.’ My journey towards my DTM goal took over 15 years. I started as a Toastmaster at the John Hancock club in the early 1990s. I first became Vice President of Education, which was my first officer role. I loved Toastmasters, both the public speaking aspect and networking. I made many new friends. Years later, I had the opportunity to charter a new club.
More information is available at www.toastmasters.org or at www.district31.org.
www.district31.org *** www.toastmasters.org.

Website for Republican Town Committee

The Saugus Republican Town Committee is announcing the introduction of its website, www.saugusgop.org.

We have put some basic information about the local Republican Party on the website.  There are links to other GOP sites as well.  While it is intended to more easily keep Republicans in Town up-to-date as to what the Republican Town Committee is doing, anybody, including those of any other Party and unenrolled, are welcome to visit the site and find out more about what “real” Republicans are doing and thinking.

In the weeks ahead, we will be adding more information, articles and comments.  So we hope people will visit and revisit often.

                                     Public Service Announcement

SEPARATE YOUR RECYCLING

PLEASE KEEP ALL PAPER AND CARDBOARD PRODUCTS SEPARATE FROM YOUR TIN, GLASS AND PLASTIC, WHICH MAY BE CO-MINGLED.   SOME RESIDENTS ARE NOW MIXING ALL OF THEIR RECYCLING TOGETHER. RECYCLING CAN NOT BE COLLECTED WITHOUT BEING SEPARATED.  YOU MAY MIX PLASTICS #1-7, TIN CANS AND GLASS.   WEEKLY CURBSIDE RECYCLING IS FOR ITEMS FROM FOOD MARKETS AND PRODUCTS WE USE ON A WEEKLY BASIS.

 RESIDENTS MAY PICK-UP (FREE OF CHARGE at Town Hall) GREEN RECYCLING BUMPER STICKERS THAT CAN BE PLACED ON YOUR BARREL, (35 GALLON CAPACITY OR LESS) AND USED FOR YOUR CO-MINGLE ITEMS.  THE BARREL HOLDS MORE, IS EASIER TO HANDLE AND YOU CAN KEEP IT COVERED THAT WAY.

THE  FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD NOT BE PLACED IN YOUR RECYCLING BIN (vinyl siding, fisher-price plastic slides, playhouses, children’s toys, rubber garden hoses, plastic hose holders, glass cups/dishes, pvc piping, old tools, construction material, etc.).

OVERSIZED TRASH CONTAINERS

JRM IS CONTRACTED TO COLLECT WEEKLY TRASH UP TO 5 CONTAINERS NO LARGER THAN 35 GALLONS AND WEIGHING NO MORE THAN 50 POUNDS. 

 WE ARE NOTICING RESIDENTS PURCHASING OVERSIZED 65 – 95 GALLON CONTAINERS WITH THE ATTACHED COVERS.  THE SIZE, WEIGHT, AND ATTACHED COVER MAKE THIS CONAINER EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO HANDLE. 

WE ALSO ASK RESIDENTS TO PLEASE CONTAIN THEIR TRASH IN BAGS TO PREVENT DEBRIS FROM BLOWING AWAY.

Wheelabrator Presents   $7,500 Donation to MEG

Pictured left to right:  MEG Board Members Marilyn Carlson, Leo Nickole, Helen Holt, Ruth Swanson, accepting check, Plant Manager at Wheelabrator John O'Rourke, Cam Cicolini, Tony Eovine, and Janice Jarosz

Saugus, MA:  Members of the MEG Foundation gathered at the school recently to accept a check in the amount of $7,500 from Wheelabrator, Inc, of Saugus, MA.  The funds are earmarked for new windows for the classrooms.
   Because of the support of Saugus businesses such as Wheelabrator, the Cliftondale School, which was built in 1893 and closed for school use for many years, is on its way to becoming an integral part of the rebuilding of community pride in Saugus.
   For the past three years volunteers throughout the town, former students, and town officials have devoted hours upon hours of their time, private funds and energy to restore the once beautiful building  and bring it back into service for the town.
   Last fall the building was re-fitted with an energy efficient gas heating system thanks to the G.E. Good Neighbor Fund.  This year efforts are underway to install approximately 52 brand new energy efficient windows throughout the building. 
   Because of the upgrading of the building, the Theater Company of Saugus has a home on the second floor, yoga classes are being held, art classes are being conducted on Saturdays, a bereavement meeting is offered to the public, the Saugus Garden Club conducts their meetings there on occasion, and just last month a celebration was held in honor of the late John Burns, who was a school teacher for many years and also headed up the English Department at Saugus High School.  Mr. Burns was one of the founders of the Center for the Arts in Saugus, and a member of the MEG Foundation.
    Members of the Foundation are finally able to see, first hand, the fruits of their labor as the building is coming alive with group meetings, educational classes conducted at reasonable rates, and organizations settling into their new home.
    Members of the Foundation look forward to more groups taking advantage of the MEG Building.  For information on building use contact Jan at 781-233-7035 or Ruth at 781-233-5239. 
   
      Danversbank Presents  Gift to
           Saugus Senior Center  

Danversbank’s Assistant Vice President and Business Development Officer, David Fama hands Joanne Olsen, Executive Director of the Saugus Senior Center a check for $250. The Senior Center will use the donation to produce photographs of Saugus residents and town officials who have contributed to the success and improvement of the organization. The photographs will be displayed throughout the Senior Center to show appreciation to these individuals for their time and dedication. For more information on the Saugus Senior Center, visit www.saugus.com.

THEATRE MUSIC AND MORE CHILDREN’S THEATER PROGRAM

Directed by Maria Longo-Felix & Marge Hauprich-Wilson

SPONSORED BY THE SAUGUS YOUTH & RECREATION DEPARTMENT  

AUDITIONS

For

CINDERELLA

January 27^th between 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.                                                 

Ø Grades 1 through 6, please call the Youth & Recreation Department #781-231-4022 to schedule your audition time before JAN 25th. No audition is required for Pre-K or Kindergarten. **Call for fees

Ø Dress Rehearsal Date; Friday April16th   Show Date; Sunday April 18^th

Show will be held at the Saugus Senior Center, 466 Central Street. Class will be held at the Saugus Youth & Recreation Dept. 400 Central St. Saugus

Elementary Class Grades 1 – 6 Class Time: Wednesday 4:15 to 5:30 from February 3^rd to April 14^th  Our program offers school age children the opportunity to learn all the aspects of musical theatre through music, dance, & role playing. Children will gain confidence as they learn to express their own creativity while they work together on CINDERELLA. For the auditions, children should prepare a song, dance, or a poem that is no longer than 2 minutes in length. We will accommodate children of varied training and experience. We want this to be an enjoyable experience. This is a ten week class.

Kindergarten & Pre-K (ages 4 to 6 yrs.) Class Time: Wednesday from 3:15 to 4:00 from February 24^th to April 14^th This popular class will introduce children to the performing arts. We will incorporate drama, imagination, music, singing and creative movement. This age group will perform group songs & dances from the show CINDERELLA. This is an eight week class.

***Any questions please call Maria Felix at 781-233-2119.   Register by mail or drop off in box and make checks payable to the Town of Saugus at the Youth & Recreation Dept. before Jan. 25^th.

Representative Reinstein Announces District Office Hours To Be Held In Saugus

State Representative Kathi-Anne Reinstein extends an invitation to Saugus residents who reside in her district to stop by her upcoming district office hours, which are scheduled to be held on Tuesday, January 12th from 8:30am to 10:00am at Kane’s Donuts which is located at 120 Lincoln Avenue in Saugus.

Kathi encourages interested residents to stop by Kane’s to meet with her or a member of her staff to discuss issues, concerns or ideas. Please note that if you would like to discuss a matter but are unable to make this time, Kathi and her staff are available Monday through Friday, at Representative Reinstein’s State House office.

For more information or assistance, please call (617) 722-2783.
 

Ballard Cafe Undergoing Renovations!

                     Gone Tomorrow!

                                    Tom Sheehan and Robert Wentworth

Linda Gregson and Kathryn Hollett organized an art exhibit with the works of Tom Sutherland.

                                                           Former teacher   Judy Gaffney

                      State Representative Mark Falzone

   Yoga Classes Offered
           at the MEG

     The MEG Foundation is pleased to announce a free, introductory Yoga class at the Marleah E. Graves Building (formerly the Cliftondale School) at 54-58 Essex Street in Saugus. 
     The class “Gentle Yoga for Beginners” will be held on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 from 6:30-7:30 PM. The instructor, Vicky Hoey, a registered nurse, has practiced and taught yoga for many years.  
     Gentle yoga consists of postures (or positions) that challenge the whole body, balancing strength, flexibility and healing, which anyone can follow and adjust to their comfort level.  It involves movements that promote health and wellness which energize the mind and the body. 
    The classes are offered in an atmosphere of safety and comfort.  By taking these lessons into your life you will have more energy, better flexibility and range of motion, increased strength, lower stress levels and a sense of well-being and calm.  Many health benefits are seen with regular yoga practice and now everyone can participate.  This free, introductory class will be followed by weekly group classes designed to prepare new students for regular yoga classes.  Further information call Vicky at 781-223-4394.