November is all about connection, inspiration and fun activities within our community. Highlights in this newsletter include a member in the spotlight, new workshops, the festive Christmas market on 7 December and a special call for a new handyman or handywoman. You'll also discover delicious vegan cooking workshops, an inspiring workshop on essential oils and some practical updates for the club.
From sociable workouts to doing something good for others together, there's plenty planned once again to make this time of year extra warm and active.
Curious about all of this month's news, offers and events? In this newsletter we tell you what's happening in November and how you can join in.
In this newsletter you'll read about a member in the spotlight, our search for a handyman/handywoman, new cooking workshops, an essential oils workshop, the Christmas market on 7 December and more. See you soon.
Handyman/handywoman wanted
It is with a heavy heart that we announce that our valued handyman, Ton, will soon be retiring. So we're looking for a skilled handyman or handywoman who can carry out small maintenance jobs at our club on a regular basis.
As our handyman/handywoman, you'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing all sorts of things within our community. This includes, for example, solving minor technical problems, repairing broken facilities and carrying out general maintenance work.
Are you good with your hands, proactive and experienced in odd jobs and repairs? Then we're looking for you! We value someone who is reliable, works well with others and has an eye for detail.
If you're interested in this role, please send your CV and a short cover letter to receptie@blackandwhitebreda.nl
Member in the spotlight: Ge Keurentjes
Ge Keurentjes is a warm, sociable presence in the classes at Black & White Community. Not only does he love a chat with Gerard, Paul and Jeroen, but we always notice that everyone standing near him happily joins in the conversation. Despite all the chatting, of course, the training still gets done properly.
Ge Keurentjes isn't only active in the workout classes at Black & White Community; he also takes part in the yoga classes. He loves to relax and stretch during yin yoga, where he can truly unwind. It has become an important part of his weekly routine and helps him bring his body and mind into balance. Ge appreciates the variety of activities Black & White Community offers, which allows him both to be active and to find moments of relaxation.
Ge has been training at Black & White Community since the very beginning, even at the old location where it all started, around 20 years ago. It was the first gym he ever trained at, and he has never left. In the early days he mainly did Spinning classes, but he has made his routine more and more varied with power and yoga classes.
What he appreciates most about Black & White Community is the friendly atmosphere. Unlike gyms where people mostly train on their own and there's little social contact, it's really social here, and you get to know your fellow members by training together in group classes. His favourite memories are the regular Saturday mornings when he trained with the same group, after which they would get their breath back and catch up together over tea and a sandwich. “Black & White Community is a lovely combination of sport and socialising, which makes it fun to come here.”
His advice for new members and anyone thinking about joining: “Come and try the combination of sport and good company – that's what makes it fun to keep coming back.”
Christmas market on 7 December
On Thursday 7 December from 18.00 to 22.00 we're organising a special Christmas market for you. The evening is all about good company and togetherness, with a range of stalls where you can buy lovely Christmas presents. Alongside the regular classes, we've also planned a few extra activities, such as a Cacao Ceremony with InnerEssence Journey, a Yoga Nidra class and a special Xmas Spinning session. These activities are more elaborate than usual and come with festive decorations. You can sign up for the classes via the app, and for the cacao ceremony via our webshop. Sign up in good time, as places are limited.
As a community, we've also set up a wonderful initiative to send some extra light and love to elderly people in care homes in Breda over the festive season. We're going to write Christmas cards for these older residents, to help combat loneliness and give them a warm feeling. We'd like to collect as many Christmas cards as possible, so everyone is warmly invited to join in. Write a lovely message, draw a cheerful picture or make something fun. All contributions are welcome. Together we can make a difference and spread light and love over the festive season. We'll provide the Christmas cards and materials on the evening.
Together we can make sure this Christmas market isn't just a lovely evening, but one that also has a positive impact on others.
We hope to see you all at this special evening!
New cooking workshops in the Christmas holidays
Discover the flavours of vegan Asian cuisine at our cooking workshop at Kafe on Thursday 28 December and Friday 29 December from 16.00 to 19.00!
On 4 and 5 January, from 11.00 to 14.00, we're holding a vegan basics cooking workshop where you can discover the delicious world of vegan cooking.
At the cooking workshop, you'll be welcomed with a refreshing drink. Then you'll get cooking with our experienced Kafe team to uncover the secrets of vegan cuisine. You'll receive the recipes from the workshop, as well as a delicious meal to enjoy. It's going to be a fun and flavourful experience you won't want to miss! Don't wait too long, as places are very limited. Sign up today and get ready for an unforgettable cooking adventure at Kafe.
Sign up via the app or the website and secure your spot. Go to our website and book now.
P.S. During the Christmas holidays, Kafe is only open for the cooking workshops. So grab this unique chance to join one of our vegan cooking workshops and enjoy a delicious culinary experience in a cosy setting. Don't miss it!
Essential oils workshop
We're delighted to invite you to a special workshop on DoTERRA essential oils, hosted by Babs and Priscilla. The workshop will take place on 11 November from 11.30 to 13.00 in meeting room 4 at Kafe.
During this workshop we'll introduce you to the world of essential oils and the many benefits they offer for our health and wellbeing. We'll explain the different oils and how you can use them to support yourself and your surroundings in a natural way.
Whether you're interested in improving your sleep, relieving stress, strengthening your immune system or creating a relaxed atmosphere at home, this workshop offers valuable insights and practical tips for using essential oils effectively. The workshop will be interactive, with room for questions and for sharing experiences. We have extensive knowledge and experience of essential oils and will be happy to share our expertise with you.
Places are limited, so sign up quickly to make sure you get a spot. You can sign up via the class schedule in the app under the heading ‘workshops’. We look forward to welcoming you on 11 November and sharing an inspiring and informative session on DoTERRA essential oils.
Tip: if you'd like to have lunch at Kafe afterwards, we recommend booking a table in advance. That way you're guaranteed a table and can enjoy a delicious meal at Kafe after the workshop.
Please change your shoes
With autumn in full swing and all the rainy weather, we'd like to ask you not to wear outdoor shoes while training. This is very important for both hygiene and safety, as otherwise the floors can get wet. We want to keep our studios clean and offer a safe environment for everyone. So we kindly ask you to change your shoes before you go into class.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
