Sanctuary gives back
to CARE with open house
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Staff members of The Yoga Sanctuary join together for a photo during a open house and fundraiser for CARE on Jan. 26. Shown here are Anna Martin, owner Bonnie Yonkers, Jennifer French and Cathy Getz.
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Mary Baer, representing CARE, took part in one of the yoga sessions during the open house.
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Yoga instructor Melissa Meehan teaches a Level I class on Jan. 26.
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Marilyn Davidson and Teri Cummiskey were ready for the start on one of the free yoga sessions offered Jan. 26 during the open house.
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Ruth Przyborowski and Peggy Logue enjoyed their first visit to The Yoga Sanctuary.
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Brittany Powers and Sandi Butcher enjoy a few of the healthy snacks served at The Yoga Sancturary’s open house.
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Arriving early for one of the free yoga classes are Betty McHugh, Dodie McChesney and Dorrie Chase
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Frank Richardson and Diane Hoffer, shown here, found some good deals during a trunk show presented by lululemon Athletica.
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A percentage of all sales on Jan. 26 went to CARE. Kate Careless was looking at some of the yoga pants that were also on sale during the open house.
By BETSY WILLIAMS
Photojournalist
The Yoga Sanctuary in downtown Punta Gorda held its annual open house on Jan. 26. The event doubled as a benefit for CARE, the Center for Abuse and Rape Emergencies, Inc., and included free mini yoga classes, discounts on retail items, refreshments, healthy treats as well as an outdoor trunk sale.
