Our annual silent auction is in full swing, and we are accepting donations up
until December 18. Soon after we receive donations, they will be put on display
for students to view - and bid on - until the conclusion of the silent auction
at 2pm on Saturday, December 19 (the same day as our holiday party). You can
view the ever-growing auction at http://www.JingYing.org/silent_auction The
party/silent auction is open to the public. Proceeds will go to the Severna Park
Assistance Network (SPAN), which assists families in need.

I would like to group some of our silent auction donations into "gift baskets."
If anyone has any baskets, shrink wrap, tulle, paper shred, etc. that they can
donate, please let me know (Nancy@...) or just drop the supplies off
at Jing Ying. Thank you!

Thanks to a donation by one of our Jing Ying students and several employees at
Old Navy, we have the items needed for the 16-year-old boy and and nearly
everything for the 4-year-old. We still need some items (or a gift card) for the
12-year-old girl. We also need a $10-$15 grocery store gift card and some food
items for their family's holiday dinner.

We are also collecting new gloves/mittens, scarves and hats for the homeless.

Nancy (Nancy@...)

--- In Jing-Ying@yahoogroups.com, "funbooksmom" <Nancy@...> wrote:
>
> I posted a file that has information about the items needed for our "adopted"
SPAN family. Note that the form says that we're sponsoring a family with two
children but it's actually three children(a 4-year-old, 12-year-old and a
16-year-old teen).
>
> Thanks!
>
> Nancy
>

Our annual silent auction is in full swing, and we are accepting donations up
until December 18. Soon after we receive donations, they will be put on display
for students to view - and bid on - until the conclusion of the silent auction
at 2pm on Saturday, December 19 (the same day as our holiday party). You can
view t...he ever-growing auction at www.JingYing.org/silent_auction The
party/silent auction is open to the public. Proceeds will go to the Severna Park
Assistance Network (SPAN), which assists families in need.

I would like to group some of our silent auction donations into "gift baskets."
If anyone has any baskets, shrink wrap, tulle, paper shred, etc. that they can
donate, please let me know (Nancy@...) or just drop the supplies off
at Jing Ying. Thank you!

I posted a file that has information about the items needed for our "adopted"
SPAN family. Note that the form says that we're sponsoring a family with two
children but it's actually three children(a 4-year-old, 12-year-old and a
16-year-old teen).

Thanks!

Nancy

Holiday Trade Fair
Thursday, Nov 19
5:30 pm at Earleigh Heights Fire Hall.

We will demo at 5:30 pm as part of the Holiday Trade Fair. The event runs from
4:00 pm to 8:00 pm with lots of entertainment, give-aways, refreshments and
exhibitors.

If you want to demo, please put your name on the sign-up form. It is on a
clipboard hanging up next to all the other clipboards where you put your
performance cards.

We will meet at Jing Ying at 5pm to go over to the fair, or you can meet us at
the fire hall next to the stage.

Thanks,

Nancy

If you are receiving this, you are obviously on our e-mail list. Have you joined
our FaceBook page? Become a fan today at:
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Hello,

This email message is a notification to let you know that
a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the Jing-Ying
group.

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You can access this file at the URL:
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Tonight is the Setraluna Belly Dance show at the Chesapeake Arts Center. The
address is 194 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park, MD 21225.

Tai Chi, Lion Dance and Kung Fu performers should plan on meeting there around
6:00 pm. You can reach me on my cell phone at 410-818-7170 (or just call the
school at 410-431-5200).

On Monday, Nov 16 a special 10 class session of Tai Chi for seniors will start:
http://www.jingying.org/programs/Tai_Chi_for_seniors.htm

On Tuesday, Nov 17, 6:30 pm to 7:15 pm, come to the Good Life Organic Market at
485 Ritchie Hwy for Free Tea & Tai Chi. Sip tea while learning about the
benefits of tai chi.

Thursday, Nov 19 - 5:30 pm at Earleigh Heights Fire Hall. We will demo at 5:30
pm as part of the Holiday Trade Fair. Event runs from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm with
lots of entertainment, give-aways, refreshments and exhibitors.

Don't forget, we will be closed Nov 26-28 for Thanksgiving.

If you are receiving this, you are obviously on our e-mail list. Have you joined
our FaceBook page? Become a fan today at:
http://www.facebook.com/JingYingInstitute

Thanks,

Billy

We have lots coming up!

Tomorrow (Saturday, Oct 31) we have our monthly test at 11:00 am. Come out
and support your classmates testing for advancement! Following the test will
be our Halloween Party. From 12:30-2pm, we'll have fun games with prizes, a
costume parade (please, no super-scary costumes), terrific door prizes, a
guess-the-number-of-candies contest, refreshments, music and more. Anyone
who wears a costume gets extra goodies.

We ask that you bring a refreshment to share and/or a canned goods (we are
collecting food for a local food pantry).

The party also kicks of our annual silent auction to raise money for SPAN, a
local charity that helps families in crisis. The silent auction runs from
October 25 until December 19, and we welcome donations. Hand-made items,
something from your home business (include business cards/fliers), something
from a favorite business, an item you'd like to re-gift (in good shape),
etc. We already have some great donations.

Part of our support of SPAN is "adopting" a family for the holidays. That
means getting gifts and clothes for the children. Let me know if you want to
participate.

The party is usually a nice mix of adults of all ages, teens, and children.

Don't forget to set your clock back an hour this weekend!

Monday, Nov 2 - Pre-test at 6:30 pm. If you plan to test in November, you
must be approved in a pre-test!

Saturday and Sunday, Nov 7, 8 - Grandmaster Chen ZhengLei will be in the DC
area for a series of Tai Chi workshops. Special subsidized prices for Jing
Ying students - go to:
http://www.jingying.org/special_events/2009/Chen_ZhengLei_20091109.htm

Monday, Nov 9 - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Grandmaster Chen ZhengLei will be at
Jing Ying for a workshop on the 18 movement beginners tai chi form. Master
Chen is one of the "4 diamonds" of tai chi and China recognizes him as one
of their top 10 martial atists of any style! This is a chance to learn the
18 form from its creator! For more info or to register on-line, go to:
http://www.jingying.org/special_events/2009/Chen_ZhengLei_20091109.htm

Saturday, Nov 14 - 7:00 pm at Chesapeake Arts Center, we will perform Lion
Dance, Group Tai Chi form (ambushed on 10 sides "Shi Mian Mai Fu"), kung fu
forms and weapons. We need firm commitments this week so be sure to sign up
if you want to participate. Because of time limitations, not everyone who
volunteers may be able to participate, but the sooner you sign up, the
better your chances!

Monday, Nov 16 - 9:00 am to 10:00 am, special 10 class session of tai chi
for seniors begins. Only $60, but you must be over 50 to participate.
Details will be posted on the web site this weekend.

Tuesday, Nov 17 - 6:30 pm to 7:15 pm, come to the Good Life Organic Market
at 485 Ritchie Hwy for Free Tea & Tai Chi. Sip tea while learning about the
benefits of tai chi.

Thursday, Nov 19 - 5:30 pm at Earleigh Heights Fire Hall we will demo at
5:30 pm as part of the Holiday Trade Fair. Event runs from 4:00 pm to 8:00
pm with lots of entertainment, give-aways, refreshments and exhibitors.

Saturday, Nov 21 - 11:00 am, Monthly test

Thursday - Saturday, Nov 26, 27, 28 - Closed for Thanksgiving

Hope to see you at lots of these events!



Billy L Greer
Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu & Tai Chi
www.JingYing.org
410-431-5200

We'll be hosting our annual Halloween party this Saturday and you are invited!

This Saturday, October 31
12:30-2pm
Jing Ying Institute
1695 Baltimore-Annapolis Blvd Unit 6
Arnold MD 21122

From 12:30-2pm, we'll have fun games with prizes, a costume parade
(please, no super-scary costumes), terrific door prizes, a guess-the-
number-of-candies contest, refreshments, music and more. Anyone who
wears a costume gets extra goodies.

We ask that you bring a refreshment to share and/or a canned goods
(we are collecting food for a local food pantry).

The party also kicks of our annual silent auction to raise money for
SPAN, a local charity that helps families in crisis. The silent
auction runs from October 25 until December 19, and we welcome
donations. Hand-made items, something from your home business
(include business cards/fliers), something from a favorite business, an item
you'd like to re-gift (in good shape), etc. We already have some great
donations.

Part of our support of SPAN is "adopting" a family for the holidays. That means
getting gifts and clothes for the children. Let me know if you want to
participate.

The party is usually a nice mix of adults of all ages, teens, and
children.

If you think you'll be attending, send your RSVP to me at
info@... or fill out the sign-up sheet at Jing Ying. Let me know how
many children you will be bringing so I have enough goodies to go around! If you
can help out with games or face painting - even if it's just for a 1/2 hour -
let me know. If anyone wants to organize a craft activity, let me know, and I'll
get the supplies for you.

Also.....Joanne Heath of Muscle Matters Massage will be on hand for chair
massages. Please sign up at the school if you'd like a neck/upper back massage.

Email Nancy for information, RSVPS, donations etc.:

info@...

We also have fliers with details down at the school.

Silent auction from last year:

http://www.jingying.org/silent_auction

It might be rainy and dreary, but today is your chance to shine! Come out
and perform for the Gibson Island Country School FallFest in Pasadena!

The event is from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm and we will perform at 2:15 pm. We
will do a lion dance, kung fu, tai chi and weapons demonstrations. Bring
your family out to represent Jing Ying and have some fun! A group will leave
from Jing Ying at 1:15 pm if you want to share rides or drive over together.
If you go there directly, please arrive at 1:45 pm. Info at:
http://www.gics.org/FallFest_09.htm

The Gibson Island Country School is at the end of route 100 merging to
Mountain Road and continuing to just before the Gibson Island Bridge. 5191
Mountain Road, Pasadena, MD  21122

Billy L Greer
Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu & Tai Chi
www.JingYing.org
410-431-5200

This is the last chance to get your tickets. I have a limited number of
tickets to the Shaolin Warriors performance this Sunday at 3:00 pm.
The tickets are $31.50 adult and $17.50 for under 12.

I must have your commitment by 3:00 pm to confirm your tickets. These are
good seats in the rear orchestra.

Info on the show:
http://www.bsomusic.org/main.taf?p=5,9,1,1&prid=20091018_1&type=event&season
=0910

After the show, we have been invited to grab a bite to eat with our kung fu
brothers and sisters from Goh's Kung Fu.

Billy L Greer
Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu & Tai Chi
www.JingYing.org
410-431-5200

Come out and perform for the Gibson Island Country School FallFest in
Pasadena. The event is from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm and we will perform at 2:15
pm. We will do a lion dance, kung fu and tai chi demonstrations. Bring your
family out to represent Jing Ying and have some fun! A group will leave from
Jing Ying at 1:15 pm if you want to share rides or drive over together. If
you go there directly, please arrive at 1:45 pm. Info at:
http://www.gics.org/FallFest_09.htm

Please let me know right away if you are interested in group tickets to the
ShaoLin Warriors show at the BSO on Saturday, Oct 18 at 3:00 pm. Info is at
http://www.bsomusic.org/main.taf?p=5,9,1,1&prid=20091018_1&type=event&season
=0910 Call me at 410-818-7170 and let me know how many people you are
interested in bringing. Also, we will be getting together with students of
Goh's Kung Fu after the show to grab a bite to eat at a currently
undisclosed location within walking distance of the BSO.

Saturday, Oct 31 will be our monthly test from 11:00 to noon followed by our
Halloween party from 12:30 to 2:00 pm. Our October celebration each year is
loads of fun for everyone. Lots of people enter the costume contest, and
we've enjoyed quite a variety of creative costumes. Each person who dresses
up will get an entry into our grand prize drawing (there are categories for
children, teens and adults). There also will be our perennially-favorite
guess-the-candy contest, and everyone who plays games will win a prize. We
also need volunteers to run some of the games. Please let us know if you are
available.

Please bring a refreshment to share with everyone. You can sign up for the
party on the sign-up sheet located by the hanging clipboards at the school,
or you can send your RSVP to info@.... Most of the children dress
up and many of our adults/teens do as well. Remember that young children
will be at the party, so no super-scary costumes.

The Halloween party will also kick off our silent auction. Our silent
auction is a bit different - the items will be on display and can be bid on
until our Holiday Party in mid-December. Proceeds will benefit the Severna
Park Assistance Network (SPAN), and you can find more information on our
display case.

If you have a business, our silent auction will give you exposure at the
school and on our web site. Please consider contributing a service or
product and be sure to include some business cards or brochures we can
display. You can also ask your favorite business to make a donation (they
are eligible for a tax deduction, and we can provide them with a special
letter explaining the event and the necessary tax i.d. number. Inquire at
the JYI office).

Even if you don't have a business to promote, you can contribute in other
ways. You may have a special talent you can use to make something for the
auction, or you may have items to donate. This is a great way to let fellow
students know about your other talents and interests.

And don't forget, we also need people to bid on the items. The silent
auction will end during our holiday party in December, meaning that you can
get some great items for yourself or to give as presents. Please let us know
if you have any items for our silent auction.

Thanks,

Billy & Nancy Greer
Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu & Tai Chi
www.JingYing.org
410-431-5200

Automatic e-mail reminders can be a great thing. You can go in a year in
advance (or more) and schedule a pre-test reminder for the first Monday of
every month. Unfortunately, if you forget to turn off the automatic
reminder, it sends a message that pre-test is on a date that you have told
everyone we will be closed.

Please ignore the notice about pre-test on Monday, Labor Day. The correct
date is Tuesday at 7:00 pm (as usual, kids can pre-test at 5:00 pm following
their regular class).

Also, a reminder that we will be supporting the charitable efforts of the
Pasadena 5K Run and Family Fun Fair by performing a Lion Dance and
demonstrating forms and weapons. We'll need people to help play instruments
for the lion dance and to demonstrate their forms. We'll meet at Pasadena
United Methodist Church at around 10:00 pm and perform at 10:30 pm. The
church is located at 61 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122, on the
Northbound side of Ritchie Highway about 1/2 mile north of Earliegh Heights
Fire House.

Everyone who normally comes to the Wushu class on Saturday should come out
to the Family Fun Fair and perform as part of your Saturday training. Come
out and support the local community!


Billy L Greer
Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu & Tai Chi
www.JingYing.org
410-431-5200

Enjoy your holiday weekend. We are on a normal schedule for Saturday, but
will be closed on Monday. Next Saturday we will have a demo at Lake
Waterford. More details to follow soon.

Be sure to join our Facebook page! http://tinyurl.com/lqw76b

Billy L Greer
Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu & Tai Chi
www.JingYing.org
410-431-5200

Congratulations to all our students who tested on Saturday!

Mark Johnson and Ronald Welker successfully completed their first test from
Purple to Brown. If all goes well next month, they will move up to the
advanced level classes with a Brown Sash!

Matthew Jungnitsch advanced from Green to Purple.

Ainsleigh Cook advanced form Blue-Elite to Green in the Dragons program

Kevin Razon, Selena Francis and Rafael Fallin Camacho advanced from Yellow
to Blue, moving from beginner to intermediate level. Rafael moves from the
Tigers program to Dragons.

Zach Sarver, Michael Robinson, Susan Gray and Molly Bishop advanced from
White to Yellow.

Thanks to everyone who was there after the test to help me celebrate my 21st
birthday celebration of my 29th birthday! Some photos are at:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jing_ying/sets/72157622190152930/detail/

Also, thanks to the people who attended the Jing Ying "End of Summer Pool
Party." We had a great time and although lightning was visible and thus
required us to stay out of the water for the last 1/2 hour of the party, we
hung around by the tables on the side. They kicked us out at the scheduled
ending time of 9:00 pm, but that just moved us out to the parking lot for
another half hour before we finally made it to vehicles and headed home. We
have a few photos here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jing_ying/sets/72157622190606576/detail/

If you haven't done so already, please register for our Face Book page at:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jing-Ying-Institute-of-Kung-Fu-Tai-Chi/1260434
16800

Thanks,

Billy L Greer
Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu & Tai Chi
www.JingYing.org
410-431-5200

Saturday, August 29 at 11:00 am - Monthly test followed by party immediately
afterwards. We will also have a pool party from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the
North Severn Pool on Eucalyptus Rd on Naval Support Activity. Directions
from Jing Ying:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=1195+Baltimore+Annapolis+Bl
vd,+Arnold,+MD+21012+(Jing+Ying+Institute+of+Kung+Fu+%26+Tai+Chi)&daddr=Euca
lyptus+Rd&hl=en&geocode=%3BFaDqUgIdID5x-w&mra=ls&sll=38.989369,-76.465316&ss
pn=0.009507,0.019033&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=13

Follow Rt. 2 south to where it intersects Rt. 50. Take the left lane (50
East/450 South) to 450 South/Naval Academy. Just before you get to the Naval
Academy bridge over the Severn River there is a stop light.

Take a left at the light there, onto B&A Blvd (again, I did mention B&A
meanders a bit, didn’t I?).

At the next light, turn right onto Kincaid. Watch the speed limit very
closely from here on out! It’s 25 mph here. You’ll pass the Navy
Exchange/Commissary complex on your right, then a gas station (great prices,
but you have to have a military id), and then the guard shack. (At this
point it is not manned)

Take the first left (Alder Road), into the housing area, and drop your speed
to 10 mph.
Pass the youth center and the park.

Turn right (Holly Road, but not marked) before the baseball field, and start
looking for a parking space. The pool is straight ahead, at the intersection
of Holly and Eucalyptus. 

There is a playground and picnic tables just across the "street", if people
want to come early.

Billy L Greer
Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu & Tai Chi
www.JingYing.org
410-431-5200

This Saturday will be very busy! Here are three events for Saturday:

MONTHLY BELT PROMOTION (11am - noonish )

Even if you're not testing, you can come to encourage your fellow students. It
is particularly helpful for white belts to see what a
belt-promotion is like.

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AFTER-TEST PARTY/SHIFU BILLY'S BIRTHDAY (noon-2pm)

After every belt-promotion, we have refreshments. Not only does this celebrate a
student's promotion, it fosters a sense of community.

Sharing food is another way we create a bond with each other, and we encourage
our students to bring a dish/snack to share.

At this month's after-test party we will also be celebrating Shifu Billy's 50th
birthday!! (His actual birth date is August 26).

***Your presence is all the present he needs!***

However, some students are pooling their money together to give him a group
gift. If you would like to participate, you can contact me (Nancy@...)
or stick an envelope in the black payment box by the office window. Just put "To
Nancy for Avon" on the envelope so that Shifu Billy does not open the envelope.
You can also see Nancy, Lane or Glen*.

-----------

POOL PARTY (7:00-9:00pm)

Our end-of-summer pool party from 7:00pm to 9:00 pm will be at the *North Severn
Pool* on the Naval Station in Annapolis (this is a change from our previous
posting. We will NOT be at the pool in front of Gate 8 as originally indicated).

Directions:

Follow Rt. 2 south to where it intersects Rt. 50. Take the left lane (50
East/450 South) to 450 South/Naval Academy. Just before you get to the Naval
Academy bridge over the Severn River there is a stop light.

Take a left at the light there, onto Baltimore Annapolis Blvd (yes, yet another
section of the long & disconnected B&A Blvd).

At the next light, turn right onto Kincaid. WARNING: Watch the speed limit VERY
closely from here on out! It is 25 MPH here and it is
STRICTLY ENFORCED. You'll pass the Navy Exchange/Commissary complex on your
right, then a gas station (great prices, but you have to have a military id),
and then the guard shack. (At this point it is not manned, but if something
happens to escalate the threat condition we'll need to submit names and license
plate numbers for all the vehicles that are joining the party. This is why it is
important to RSVP by filling out

the activity sign-up sheet at Jing Ying - even at the day of testing -or
emailing info@... Please provide your name & cell phone
#).

Take the first left (Alder Road), into the housing area, and *drop your speed to
10 mph.*

Pass the youth center and the park.

Turn right (Holly Road, but not marked) before the baseball field, and start
looking for a parking space. The pool is straight ahead, at the intersection of
Holly and Eucalyptus.

There is a playground and picnic tables just across the "street", if people want
to come early.

If you get lost, give Jing Ying a call at 410-431-5200. Your call will be
forwarded to Shifu Billy's cell phone.

------------------



* In case you don't already know, our son Glen is headed off to Towson this
Thursday. We have a book on the table by the office for fellow students, friends
and parents to sign. He appreciates the well-wishes!

Thanks to everyone who came to the Chen Xiao Wang workshops! Having a good
turnout encourages master teachers of Chen Xiao Wang's caliber to travel to our
school.

Nancy Greer
(I can be reached at Nancy@...)

Chen XiaoWang will be at Jing Ying Institute on Monday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
We are very lucky to have such a high level grandmaster visit us and we hope
you will take advantage of this opportunity to train with one of the world's
best martial artists. Seeing the interest and dedication of our students is
what enables us to attract top level visiting instructors.

Foundation Skills - Silk Reeling and Postures
Monday, August 17, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Silk Reeling is the foundational root of Chen TaijiQuan. The coiling, spiral
movements of silk reeling helps one to feel the proper energy flow through
the body and to develop the optimal muscular/skeletal structure and proper
bio-mechanics of moving in a relaxed, fluid and balanced manner. There is a
constant balancing of opposing forces and storing and releasing of energy in
the movements. The coiling movements also provide many of the health
benefits of taiji. Coiling through the waist gives internal organs a
massage, while coiling through the joints provides low impact exercise to
build tendon and ligament strength while moving synovial fluid to help
nourish cartilage.

For information on the weekend workshops and to register on-line, go to:

http://www.jingying.org/special_events/2009/Chen_XiaoWang.htm

Thanks,

Billy L Greer
Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu & Tai Chi
www.JingYing.org
410-431-5200