About forty people showed up Sunday morning for the “Pilates in Honor of Liz Ann” class. Jen and Ellie joined teaching forces; opened their hearts and shared their love of Pilates and Liz Ann (most of you know Liz Ann is a Pilates instructor). We did all sorts of Pilates stretches and strengthening exercises as one or the other would coach, “Stretch your toes toward Denver…point that leg toward Liz Ann.” Liz Ann’s sister Jane, her two boys (and one of their buddies) took part in the class. We ended with a group meditative heart energy session directed toward Liz Ann and left the gathering full of warmth and loving light. The sun popped out and matched our mood.
Blue sky and sunshine coaxed the vehicles stuffed with folks to the trailhead behind the Bridger Mountains. About forty people bundled up and turned out on a cold blustery grey-sky afternoon for the hike to Sacajawea Peak (the sun went elsewhere…seems it decided to spend the afternoon in Denver). The wind whipped and roared on the ridge, people hung onto the “young’uns.” Four grinning dogs and about 25 people made it to the summit. We called Liz Ann and yelled through the wind “WE LOVE YOU LIZ ANN!” Then we passed the phone around so that everyone could talk to Liz Ann. We munched and shared the hot tea Amy had the foresight to pack along. One hat was lost to a gust of wind. Little Charlie was the youngest to make it to the summit. We met others at the saddle on our way down. A batch of kids were hunkered down just below the ridge to avoid the wind. The ridge was their “summit”… quite an accomplishment in the conditions.
Blue sky and sunshine coaxed the vehicles stuffed with folks to the trailhead behind the Bridger Mountains. About forty people bundled up and turned out on a cold blustery grey-sky afternoon for the hike to Sacajawea Peak (the sun went elsewhere…seems it decided to spend the afternoon in Denver). The wind whipped and roared on the ridge, people hung onto the “young’uns.” Four grinning dogs and about 25 people made it to the summit. We called Liz Ann and yelled through the wind “WE LOVE YOU LIZ ANN!” Then we passed the phone around so that everyone could talk to Liz Ann. We munched and shared the hot tea Amy had the foresight to pack along. One hat was lost to a gust of wind. Little Charlie was the youngest to make it to the summit. We met others at the saddle on our way down. A batch of kids were hunkered down just below the ridge to avoid the wind. The ridge was their “summit”… quite an accomplishment in the conditions.
Well over fifty people turned out for yoga later that afternoon. Susie and Anna taught an excellent and beautiful class, beginning with a chant and ending with the group gathering to hold hands and send healing/loving energy to Liz Ann.
Over one hundred people packed into Ale Works for the benefit auction and raffle. The train car portion of the restaurant overflowed with people. Wonderful items were displayed along with photos and a collage of Liz Ann. Many items went for full value or more as people generously bid. Originally the restaurant management had offered to donate all proceeds (above cost) for those who attended the benefit. They told us part-way through the evening that they had decided to offer 30% of their total sales from the evening to the Liz Ann Kudrna Benefit Fund! What an overwhelming show of support from Montana Aleworks and all those who attended the gathering!
Over one hundred people packed into Ale Works for the benefit auction and raffle. The train car portion of the restaurant overflowed with people. Wonderful items were displayed along with photos and a collage of Liz Ann. Many items went for full value or more as people generously bid. Originally the restaurant management had offered to donate all proceeds (above cost) for those who attended the benefit. They told us part-way through the evening that they had decided to offer 30% of their total sales from the evening to the Liz Ann Kudrna Benefit Fund! What an overwhelming show of support from Montana Aleworks and all those who attended the gathering!Lizann has touched many with her friendship and spirit. The gathering was a heartfelt testament to the quality of kinship in her extensive community of caring friends.
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