Last river dance this summer ~
Canoe Jam on the Russian River
Paddle on the most secluded section, from Healdsburg to Forestville

Saturday, September 17th, 2011
General times: Carpools in San Rafael meet at 8am to arrive by 9am sharp.
Be on the river till 4:30pm, then picnic and dance in the redwoods till at least 6pm.
After the redwoods, take an optional trip to Harbin. Liz's Nia class starts there at 8pm.

Limited to the first 50 who sign up.
(Or, if you're ready to enroll, click here for the PayPal link!)

Featuring ...
• Double inflatable SOAR canoes, all related gear & shuttles by Russian River Adventures
• An easy river, beginning paddlers (& movers) are welcome. No special skills are necessary
• Pre-flow embodiment practice wit Nia black-belt Liz Mac
* Post-flow dance w/ DJ Mark Ameba (aka Mark Metz, editor of Conscious Dancer Magazine)
• Overall flow, arranged and led by Gail the RiverGuidess

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Enter a timeless world as the river leaves the road, and we paddle down the beautiful and secluded Healdsburg-to-Forestville section of the Russian River, just about an hour north of the Golden Gate. Spend a glorious day in double inflatable canoes, joined by egrets, heron, osprey, kingfisher, ducks, owls, and a community that loves to dance, dance, dance!

Enjoy pre-river embodiment practices with Nia black-belt Liz Mac, and post-river dancing in a redwood grove, with DJ Mark Ameba, (aka Mark Metz, editor of Conscious Dancer Magazine) and special guest. BYO lunch & post-river picnic items to share!

Beginning paddlers and dancers are welcome. No special skills are necessary. We'll use double inflatable SOAR canoes, with all related gear & shuttles provided by Russian River Adventures.

SOAR canoes are comfortable, stable, and fun! Sit back, put your feet up on the tubes, and let the river's gentle current carry you downstream. Occasionally lay across the tubes while your paddling partner steers. Seek out and play on the rope swings that dot the river bank. The variety of birdlife we will encounter include egrets, heron, osprey, kingfisher, ducks and owls.

Click for more info from Russian River Adventures ...

Logistics:

Arrival time is 9am sharp, so play it safe and give yourself an hour of travel time from Central San Rafael. We meet at the Wohler Bridge, where we'll leave our cars and be shuttled up to Russian River Adventures in Healdsburg to check-in and prepare for launch.

Before getting on the river, we'll drop deeply into our bodies with movement led by Liz Mac. Once on the river, we take a break for more movement and a potluck lunch part-way downstream. Expect to be off the river and back to your cars by the Wohler Bridge no later than 4:30pm. Bring your own lunch (pack a small cooler or put it in the dry bag supplied by RRA), and some healthy picnic items to share in the redwood grove at the end of the day.
Dance with DJ Mark Ameba until at least 6pm .... or until the river otters come home ~* ~* ~*

Optional: After our dance & picnic in the redwood grove, those who wish to continue the party can go on to Harbin Hot Springs, where Liz will lead a full Nia class at 8pm in the Temple! (Note: Harbin is about an hour NE of Healdsburg ...)

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Cost: $55 per person

Included:
• SOAR double inflatable canoe rentals
• 2 paddles
• Life jackets for all passengers
• 1 dry bag per canoe to keep personal articles dry
• Morning shuttle from the Wohler Bridge to Russian River Adventures
• Movement facilitation by Na black-belt Liz Mac

Children: Kids 12 and under go for $35, and must wear a lifejacket at all times while on the river.

Dogs: For an extra $10, you can even bring your well-behaved dog. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times at the RRA office and parking lot. Doggie life jackets can be purchased at their on-site store.

What to bring:
• A full water bottle or two (no glass)
• Sunglasses ... and a strap to keep them on your head
• Hat, waterproof sunscreen, and lip balm
• Bathing suit (or t-shirt) and shorts
* A light synthetic long-sleeved shirt to keep in your dry bag, or pull out if needed
• Water shoes, acqua socks, or tennis shoes. For your safety, no flip flops or bare feet!
• A towel to leave in the car for when you return.
• BYO lunch & snacks to share on the river and afterwards at the redwood grove.
A tupperware container large enough to hold your lunch (and something to share if you wish), can be carried in your dry bag. Each canoe can also hold a 45-qt. cooler (just no styrofoam, please), so pack a full picnic if you wish. You can also leave a cooler in your car, and bring it into the redwood grove at the end of the day.

CLICK HERE for directions and carpool information.
Please print this out & bring it with you.

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Limited to the first 50 who enroll.
When we're at capacity, it will say "Registration Closed" here and on the home page, so don't get left out in the cold! Visit our Facebook page, click "attending" or "maybe attending," and join the conversation!

To Register .... Please follow this link >>>>

If you still have questions, please contact Liz Mac at 925-212-4349 or by email.

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