Falling is currently the number one cause of serious injury in older adults, therefore, good balance is an extremely important aspect of maintaining an active lifestyle as we age. Fortunately, balance can be improved through a variety of strength, flexibility and stability exercises. This class will teach and reinforce basic skills to help maintain and improve balance in order to prevent the occurrence of falls. Therabands, along with many body weight exercises, will be used to help strengthen muscles associated with balance and coordination and increase stabilization. Payment options are available upon request.

A six week class, with classes every Friday morning. Classes begin on May 1st.

Job fair at the Twin Lakes Recreation Center in Bloomington on Friday, June 5. Job-seekers will have the opportunity to connect with local employers for a variety of job openings.

The job fair is open to the public and media, and will take place from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. There is no cost to participate. Employers with available job openings can register through the 9th District Constituent Service Center in Bloomington at (812) 336-3000, or online at toddyoungforms.house.gov/job-fair-registration.

No appointment is necessary for job seekers. Job seekers are advised, however, to come ready to meet with potential employers and should bring multiple copies of their resumes. Career information and job search skills tips will also be available through WorkOne South Central

The Summer Visual Arts Weekend will begin with Bloomington Open Studios Tour 2015 Preview Launch Pop-Up Art Exhibit, at the Fountain Square Mall Atrium on the south side of the square. During Friday’s Gallery Walk, tour artists’ work can also be previewed at the I Fell building, the Venue and other Gallery Walk galleries. At these receptions, art lovers can have a tasting of the art that will be displayed at artist’s open studios, meet some of the participating artists, and they can pick up their Educational Booklet for the self-guided tour.

Peek to preview 45 artists in their studios, creativity in action, discover new works in progress, and invest in originality!
www.BloomingtonOpenStudiosTour.com

Selected works from members of the Steering Committee for the Bloomington Open Studios Tour will be on view at a Launch for the weekend. Artists include Angela Caldwell, James Campbell, Patricia Cole, Meg Lagodzki, Marcy Neiditz, Sarah Pearce, Paul Smedberg. The show will be up for the month of June.

Gallery Walk of Bloomington
Friday June
5pm-8pm

It’s time for the Summer Gallery Walk, and we invite you to visit with a NEW participating gallery, Gather: handmade shoppe & Co. We welcome you to the Bloomington Entertainment and Arts District in order to celebrate the latest contribution to the arts! This will be an opportunity to see what’s new, experience live music and gourmet food, as well as participate in our #RedDotIt Campaign.

Visit the following locations to see what’s new and different in Bloomington:

-blueline creative co-op & Gallery
-By Hand Gallery
-gallery 406
-Gather: handmade shoppe & co
-Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center
-pictura gallery
-The Venue Fine Art & Gifts
-Bloomington Monroe County Convention Center
-Gallery Group
-Royale Hair Parlor Gallery

Visit gallerywalkbloomington.com for show details, a map, and suggestions for parking downtown!

For this Friday’s Gallery Walk, beginning at 5:00p.m., The Venue Fine Art & Gifts will host an Opening and Reception for Artist Don Geyra, and his most recent collection of Paintings, entitled “Life in the Hoosier Hills”.

Born and raised in up-state New York, Don earned his undergraduate degree at Colgate, and his Masters in Fine Art at Indiana University. He then established himself as a scenic artist, in New York City. For the next three decades Don painted for virtually every significant Broadway Show, TV Show, and Movie produced in New York City.

Fortunately for us, Don decided to return to Bloomington. and continues to expand and explore his artistic talents. A Harley rider, Don travels the remote hills and valleys of southern Indiana and has painted, for The Venue, a whole new series of works depicting his view of “Life in the Hoosier Hills”. Realistic, but not bound by reality, these scenes, as depicted by Don, are truly original and refreshing.

Special Gallery Walk Gourmet Soup by The Venue’s award winning Chef and other Refreshments will be served at The Venue, and our fine selection of paintings, jewelry, ceramics, and artistic gifts will be on display for purchase.

You can visit the following link for free parking options near The Venue: http://bloomington.in.gov/parksmart.

This show will run at The Venue until July 3rd.

First Friday Family Movie Series brought to you by Webb & Sons Collision Center/Auto Restoration. THE classic film! Costume contest before movie plus prizes, treats and special discounts at local businesses!
Beer and wine sold in the auditorium.