Iyengar Yoga | The Highlands
Ciela will host two sessions of Iyengar Yoga for Parkinson’s, MS and Neurocognitive Health led by Garth McLean on Saturday, December 7, at 17310 West Vereda De La Montura.
“Iyengar Yoga Therapeutics is a group of yoga professionals dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with health challenges via research-based yoga modalities,” read a flyer.
The sessions will start in a chair, then explore yoga poses, adapted with props, which can help ease symptoms and enhance mobility challenges, according to Ciela.
Space is limited so guests are encouraged to RSVP by calling 310-310-8218 or online at bit.ly/3AXQokT. The next sessions will be February 1, 2025.
—SARAH SHMERLING
An Afternoon Concert | The Village
The Chamber Music Palisades season will continue with an afternoon concert on Sunday, December 1, beginning at 3 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church of Pacific Palisades, located at 801 Via De La Paz.
“A program suitable for all ages and spoken introductions by the musicians,” according to information shared by CMP. “Including music by Mozart, Telemann, Kreisler, Poulenc and Bartok performed by world-class musicians who have performed around the globe and on numerous Hollywood movies.”
The concert will feature musicians Maya Magub (violin), Pierre Long-Tao Tang (piano), Susan Greenberg (flute) and Jessica Guideri (violin). It is free to attend, but donations are welcome in person or via the CMP website: cmpalisades.org.
—SARAH SHMERLING
Pali Pres Christmas Events | Upper El Medio
Pacific Palisades Presbyterian Church will host a series of family-friendly events in December, including caroling and a Christmas party.
There will be a children’s sing-along in worship service at 10 a.m. on Sunday, December 1, followed by Sunday Funday in The Big Yard at 11 a.m.
A Christmas Party on Friday, December 6, will begin at 6 p.m. The event is $30 for adults or $10 for kids, which includes dinner. Attendees are encouraged to sign up on the patio after church on Sunday.
There will be a Las Posadas Live Nativity Christmas Story Reenactment on Sunday, December 8, from 3 to 5 p.m. The event will feature pony rides, a petting zoo, piñatas and a taco stand.
Then on Sunday, December 22, beginning at 1:30 p.m. there will be Christmas Caroling at Atria Park of Pacific Palisades. The next event is Christmas Eve Family Service, which will take place on Tuesday, December 24, from 5 to 6 p.m.
The church is located at 15821 Sunset Boulevard. For more information, visit palipres.org.
—SARAH SHMERLING
Winter Holiday Storytime | Palisades Branch Library
Isabel Brazon will lead “Baila, Baila Winter Holiday Storytime” at Palisades Branch Library on Thursday, December 5, from 10:15 to 11 a.m.
“This musical program makes learning Spanish words fun and easy,” according to an event description. “All ages will want to get up and dance with ‘Baila, Baila.’ No experience with Spanish is necessary.”
The program is designed for ages 0 to 5, but all are welcome. It will take place before the main library opens, so guests are invited to enter the community room via an outside door. No RSVPs are required.
—SARAH SHMERLING
Holiday Party | Santa Monica
Cox Paint will host a holiday party on Friday, December 6, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at its Santa Monica location.
“Put down your work,” read a flyer for the event, “and pick up a pupusa.”
Cox Paint offers a “comprehensive selection of high-quality paints, enamels, varnishes, stains and specialty wall coatings,” according to its website, “for all types of interior and exterior surfaces.” The stores also have “all the tools you need to make any painting job easier.”
The party will take place at 1130 Santa Monica Boulevard.
—SARAH SHMERLING
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