All,
Deb's sister and her sisters family have potentially lost all of their household possessions from the flood in Findlay, Ohio. They apparently were living in the basement apartment of a house that was flooded by 6 feet of water.
Her sister has three teenage girls living at home, which is now the Holiday Inn. The girls ages are 12, 15 and 17 ( I think ). They lost all of their school supplies for this year as well as most of their jackets and coats.
Things needed:
Bedding for three twin sized beds
Bedding for one queen sized bed
Jackets and Coats - Deb's sister is about Deb's size and the girls are aged 12, 14, and 16.
School supplies
Cleaning supplies
Paper Towels
Garbage bags
If you are going to bring in something please leave a comment so that others have an idea of what is being donated. Extra supplies will be given to those in need. Deb mentioned that 100's of families do not have flood insurance and even with the Red Cross and Fema dispersing money and supplies things will still be needed.
Thanks!
Bob
Co-located at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, Shobu Aikido of Ohio provides Aikido and Internal Power/Aiki training for adults and children in the greater Toledo area with weekly classes and seasonal seminars. Visitors are always welcome.
There are currently openings for Adult and Children students. Interested candidates are invited to observe a class. The dojo is co-located with the Toledo Zen Center at 6537 Angola Road Holland, OH 43558 jayrinsenweik@gmail.com
Aikido is a non-competitive martial art that can be practiced by almost anyone. Aikido techniques do not rely on physical strength but rather develops relaxed power through the focus of intention and Ki. The result is a creative method of non-destructive conflict resolution.
Aikido is practiced on many levels. The first level is includes the development of stamina, flexibility, and learning how to focus one's intention. The second level is built on the first and stresses self-defense techniques that teach the natural order of movement. In this process the students also become adept at ukemi, the art of rolling, falling and protecting oneself. Aikido provides the opportunity for the development of the entire person. It is a workout of the entire body and mind and results in increased strength, overall physically fitness, flexibility and centeredness.
At the third level students are gradually introduced to the secrets of receiving and harnessing the power of ki, they also develop spatial awareness and learn to judge proper timing and distance. During this training the goal is to establish and maintain an energetic connection to your partner and to lead them off balance. This eliminates the need for more destructive means of resolving situations.
The highest level of aikido is mind over matter. This involves the use of visualization techniques, the power of intention and ki, breath control and meditation. Aikido is truly a spiritual martial art that explores themind - body - spirit connection. This advanced level of training at Shobu Aikido reaches a level not easily found elsewhere. The student learns how to manifest power and effectiveness by the focusing of intention alone. This level depends on and can only be reached through the refinement of technique and the students own deepest feeling. For this reason it alternates between the physical and the spiritual.
In the process of practicing aikido, students inevitably find themselves less stressed and more energetic, better equipped to manage life's many conflicts with calm control. Aikido is great for adults and kids alike because practice encourages respect for self and others, self control, cooperation and responsibility.
Gasshuku or weekend long intensive seminars with William Gleason Sensei are available seasonally.
Children's aikido classes provide a friendly, non-competitive environment for students to become more physically fit, agile, flexible, aware, focused, and relaxed. They learn how to safely fall, roll and perform a variety of self-defense techniques in a supportive, comfortable setting, and parents like Aikido because kids learn how to be powerful without becoming destructive.
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8 comments:
Lets make sure to coordinate what we bring in using the blog.
- Jay
Just a question and a thought...would a gift card to Wal-mart, or Menards, or Kroger be any better? Anyone have an opinion on that?
Chuck
I've collected bedding for two twin beds, partial stuff for a king size, some cleaning supplies. A friend donated some cash. To answer Chuck - I think that would be a good idea.
Bob
Bob, when and where and how are you planning on getting stuff we collect to them?
I'm going to bring it to the dojo this evening. I believe Deb said she was showing up. I will have the stuff I'm bringing in a box. More could be added. If you have something to donate just bring it with you the next time you come to the Dojo. Deb can get the items as they are brought in over the next week or so.
-Bob
i think the wal-mart card is a good idea!
- Jay
I just wanted to say Thank You to everyone that donated to my family. We are finally out of the hotel and into an apartment. the bedding helped already. We received some cash from one of your couples and Chelsea Tipton sent us a Krogers card. This has helped so much. Medication was ruined, orthodics ruined, my little Emily's flute along with other things but we are in a safe place and greatly appreciate everything, thank you so much. Tina Gettys, my kids also thank you, Caleb, Melissa, Tia and Emily
Deb's sister, Tina
I just wanted to say your web site has been great! I have never seen it before and it is so full of information and the way you reach out to the community as well as reaching your inner peace is awesome. One of your members sent a check with Debbie to me and it came just in time for me to use for new utilities. Thank you so much!!! Tina
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