Programs
As a member of The Canyon Sages, you can participate in any of these events. The time and location may change, so make sure to refer to the The Canyon Sage email announcement, or view our calendar for the latest offerings.
Most programs take place in the Canyon Sage Studio at the Topanga Community Center.
1440 North Topanga Cyn. Blvd
Topanga, CA 90290
(Across from the Will Geer Theater)
Sages Senior Dinners
On the first Friday of the month from October through June at the Topanga Community Center, volunteers get together and create magical free Social Dinners for the Canyon Sages. The afternoon involves a bright and seasonally decorated interior with wonderful wholesome menus and entertainment by local musicians. Begins at 3:30pm, dinner served around 4:30pm. Free! Contact Karen Dannenbaum 310-738-0100 to volunteer, or for more info.
Sages Book
Club - free!
On the second Thursday of every month, the Sages gather to discuss their book of the month and decide what exciting offering they will read for the next. Generally held between noon and 1:30pm in the meeting room at the Topanga Canyon Library. Bring your lunch, everyone is welcome -
Contact: Janiceharmon@icloud.com
group Meditation classes
This is free! Meditation has long been known to reduce stress, anxiety and depression and boody your physical health in a multitude of ways, including strengthening your immune system. Meets every Thursday on a zoom call from 3:30-5pm. Contact Frank Harper for more information.
Contact:
F.harper@yahoo.com
Workshops & Lectures
A varied menu of speakers on topics such as how to negotiate Medicare or how to avoid scans focused on seniors.
Watch for announcements of these special events in your sage emails, the Mountain Messenger community calendar, and OneTopanga.
Restorative yoga
Join Justine every Tuesday from 10:30 am - 11:45 pm in the Sage Studio for a healing Restorative Yoga class. This is a gentle yoga class using the breath and passive postures to open and relax the body. Please bring a mat, blankets and blocks if you have them. Contact instructor Justine for more information.
Contact: jlewis@visibleleadership.com
Introduction to Acrylic Painting
With Velvet Marshall, every Wednesday from 12:30 - 3 pm in the Canyon Sage Studio. Learn how-to from a professional artist, basics, glazes, washes and more, $20 per class. Contact instructor Velvet for more information.
Contact: velvetmarshall@gmail.com
NEW! CHAIR YOGA
Get Fit Where You Sit! Every Thursday in the Canyon Sage Room from 11 am - 12 noon, join Lola Babalon for this great new yoga class that is perfect for those who cannot easily get up and down off the floor as in a typical yoga class. Increase your range of motion, mobilize your spine, relax and relieve pain and tension. Includes a few standing stretches and brief self-healing meditation.
Contact: Lola Babalon
