September 2020

2 • The Springs • September 2020

The Winter Garden Festival at Garvan Gardens will begin on Saturday,
November 21, and run through Thursday, December 31.

Garvan Woodland
Gardens Announces

Winter Festival

Garvan Woodland Gardens will be presenting an all-new daytime Winter
Garden Festival in 2020.

According to executive director Bob Bledsoe, “In light of the pandemic
of 2020 and the need to provide an experience that allows for social distancing, it
became obvious that the creation of a new daytime Winter Garden Festival would
meet our goals of providing an event in which families could celebrate the winter
holiday season with us just as in past years, yet in much safer circumstances.”

Drawing inspiration from the wildly-popular annual Holiday Lights show,
the new winter festival will celebrate the outdoor winter garden with stunning
displays featuring light and sound that will delight visitors of all ages.

Favorite features such as the 50 ft. Rose Tree, a Holiday Train Garden,
kid-favorite James the Train, and the frozen light world will be reimagined as
daytime exhibits. An added treat for visitors includes light art installations created
by interior design students from the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design
at the University of Arkansas that will capture the beauty of dusk in the Gardens. 

Since the festival is during daytime hours, areas that were previously
inaccessible during Holiday Lights will now be open, such as the Evans Children’s
Adventure Garden, the Evans Tree House, the Hixson Nature Preserve, and the
Perry Wildflower Overlook.

The Winter Garden Festival will begin on Saturday, November 21, and run
through Thursday, December 31 (Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas days). Daily
opening hours are yet to be determined, but the show will end by 6 p.m. each evening.

Tickets may be purchased on site with exact cash or credit card: $15
adults, $5 ages 4-12, and free ages 3 and younger. Dogs on a short leash are allowed
at the Winter Garden Festival for $5 each. As always, admission is free to garden
members.

Tai Chi Classes Begin
September 3 at Garvan Gardens

The Oaklawn Center
on Aging is offering Tai Chi at
Garvan Gardens beginning September
3, and ending October 29. It will be held
weekly on Thursdays.

1:00-Beginner class
2:00-Advanced Short Staff Tai Chi.

Classes are free to Members
or with paid daily admission. The class
will meet on the great lawn. Loose,
comfortable clothing and footwear
are recommended. Masks are required
for entry and in some garden areas.
Please call 501-623-0020 to make your
reservation today. Leave your name and phone number on the voice message or
email [email protected] to reserve your place in the class.

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Arts & The Park, the ten-day celebration of the arts Children’s Book Gallery Walk
held each spring in Hot Springs, Arkansas has been Giveaway
rescheduled for September 25 – October 4 with outdoor Gallery Walk is
and virtual offerings. Arts & The Park is hosted by the Hot Hundreds of books held the first Friday
Springs Area Cultural Alliance as part of the organization’s and kits, for kids to make of every month
mission to celebrate the arts and culture of the Hot their own books, will from 5-9 p.m. in Hot
Springs area. Previous Arts and the Park  festivals have be given to area children Springs area galleries
included live performances, workshops, children’s free of charge in order to and participating studio
events, and exhibitions, however, due to coronavirus encourage a love of the art of spaces. New exhibits, art events,
concerns, the 2020 events had to be rethought in order literature. Books can be picked and opportunities to meet featured artists, continue to
ensure the safety of presenters and attendees. Some of up at the Garland County Library. The Children’s Book make Gallery Walk a must for visitors and residents alike.
the highlights of this years festival will include: Giveaway is presented in partnership with the Hot Springs A special Arts & The Park Gallery Walk will provide virtual
Community Foundation.  
Art Moves Hot Springs visits to the gallery exhibits and features. 
Art Kit Giveaway
Outdoor art exhibit installed along the Hot Springs Workshops and
Creek Greenway Trail. Ten images of A limited number of acrylic paint kits Virtual Events
original art have been selected by are available at the Garland County
Arkansas artists with the theme Art Library. They include a canvas Several virtual and live
Moves depicting physical, natural, board or watercolor paper, acrylic workshops, demonstrations, and
and social movement. The artwork is paints, and brush. Participants events are available in partnership
reproduced on 30″x40″ metal sheets paint a picture inspired by their with local artists and arts
favorite book. Post a photo of organizations using Zoom and other
installed along the trail that runs beside Hot the painting on social media online platforms.   Links can be found on
Springs Creek. Read more about this exhibit on pages 2-3. with #hotspringsarts2020. Art Kit HotSpringsArts.org. Art demos, book talks,
Giveaway is presented in partnership poetry readings, and culinary classes are
Chalk Walk just a few of the events. See page 5 for
with Emergent Arts. more information.
During this event, participants will
be encouraged to create literature- Virtual Studio Tours Presented by Arvest Bank, Arts
themed works of art using colored & The Park  provides a great way to
chalk in their own driveways In order to allow the public to immerse yourself in the arts. Support
or in local public paved lots. visit artist studios, virtual tours of the for Arts &  The Park is provided, in
Post a photo of your chalk creative spaces of area artists will be part, by the Arkansas Arts Council, a
art on social media and tag hosted on the Hot Springs Area Cultural division of the Department of Arkansas
with #hotspringsarts2020. Alliance’s website. Some of the artists are Heritage, and the National Endowment
Participation is free and sidewalk also planning to open their studios for on site for the Arts. We hope you enjoy this ten day
chalk kits will be available at Garland tours on Saturday, October 3. More details will be arts celebration. Post your pics on social media
County Library. Chalk Walk is presented available in the coming weeks. The Studio Tours will be with the #hotspringsarts2020.
in partnership with Walmart. presented in partnership with Riser Ford.

4 • The Springs • September 2020

ARTS & THE PARK 2020 • A 10–DAY CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS

COMMUNITY Participants can register at HotSpringsArts.org beginning Jane Hirshfield, Ada Limón, Naomi Shihab-Nye, Nikky
EVENTS September 7 and space is limited so early registration Finney, Ellen Bass, Dorianne Laux and many other poets
is recommended. A shopping list and Zoom link will be of heart over the last 25+ weeks. There is also an open
LOCAL emailed to those who are registered seven days prior to mic of 35-50 poets each week who send in videos from
AUTHOR DAY the class. Participants will shop for the ingredients, all of all over the country, and globe.
which will be available locally. On the day of the class
Garland County Library’s Local Author participants assemble the ingredients, measured and On September 30th, as an
Day is going virtual this year! Here’s ready to cook, and click on the zoom link a few minutes Arts & The Park Community
the plan - local authors will coordinate before 6 pm on September 30. The registration fee is Partnered Event, Wednesday
a time to come to the library and $25 per household. For more information contact Mary Night Poetry will be featuring an
film a short “book talk.” Library staff Zunick at [email protected]. Arkansas Showcase, shining a
will take all the videos and upload light on our Arkansas State Poet
them to a YouTube playlist which will be RANGOLI COMMUNITY EARTHWORK Laureate Jo McDougal; WNP
shared by the library, Arts & the Park, and others. Emergent Arts is partnering with the Hot Springs Elder and lifelong member of
Interested local authors can reach out to Paul, our adult Parks & Trails Department for the Rangoli Community the NAACP Elmer Beard; poet
services programmer, at [email protected] to Earthwork. Rangoli is a type of mandala, originating in Poet Crystal C. Meyer and activist Crystal C. Mercer;
register and schedule a time. the Indian subcontinent, in which patterns are created Sibling Rivalry Press Publishers
on the floor or the ground traditionally using materials and Poets Bryan Borland and Seth McFarland; poet
CHINESE such as colored rice, colored sand or flower petals. The and author Caroline Earleywine; musician Mark Currey;
CALLIGRAPHY patterns are completely symmetrical and contained in poet Noelia Cerna; poet Britanii M. Batts, and many
Thursday, Sep 24 a circle. In this large-scale outdoor installation, we will more surprises!
Zoom Class at be using all organic materials and asking the public to
7:30 pm contribute to the design. Search “WNP Virtual Open Mic: Poetry Through the
Join artist Jojo Liu Pandemic” on Facebook, and hit “going” in the FB event
in this beginner’s The Rangoli outline is being designed by Karina Jo (click the discussion section) to see all the past shows
Chinese calligraphy class, from the comfort of your own Martinez with Catch My Eye Henna, who is also a and keep up with us as we continue our streak safely
home. Jojo will be teaching traditional Chinese calligraphy teaching artist at Emergent Arts. The Parks & Trails is and virtually at Arts & The Park!
basics including how to hold a brush, write basic strokes, providing several organic materials like gravel, sand, and
and write while standing. mulch. Please feel free to bring your own fully organic BOTANIC TILE
This program is a live stream taking place on Thursday, materials to add. WORKSHOP
September 24th, at 7:30pm. Register at GCLibrary.com With Artist Kara Gunter
and you will receive a Zoom link to join. You will have to The project will begin on Saturday, September, 26th at Saturday, Oct 3
have a few supplies at home to be able to follow along: Noon at Linden Park, 309 Linden Park Lane, and will 12 pm - 2pm
a calligraphy brush, a bottle of black ink, and practice be available to work on throughout the festival. For Participants (high school
paper. more information please contact Emergent Arts: info@ to adult) will bring a selection of fresh picked or dried
emergentarts.org. flowers, leaves, and plants to press into a clay blank,
COOK WITH EDEN’S CHEF which will then be cast in plaster. The results are a
Excutive Chef Josh Barr WEDNESDAY NIGHT POETRY beautiful naturalistic botanical tile. A demo will be given
Tuesday, Sep 30 Wednesday, Sep 30, Online on how to paint their tiles on their own time after the
Zoom Class at 6 pm For Arts & The Park 2020, plaster has completely dried. Workshop will be held
J­­ oin Executive Chef Josh Barr of Wednesday Night Poetry, hosted outdoors at Emergent Arts, 341-A Whittington Ave.
Eden Restaurant in Hotel Hale for by Kai Coggin, continues its streak Masks Required. Tuition is $25 plus a $10 supply fee.
a live virtual cooking class. The as being the longest running Register online at EmergentArts.org. Scholarships are
class will last approximately one consecutive weekly open mic series available, email Emergent Arts at erin@emergentarts.
hour and include instruction for a in the country, celebrating 1,653 weeks in a row without org for details.
cocktail, entrée and side dish. Chef ever missing a single week since February 1, 1989. How
Chris will demonstrate how to have we kept this streak going in the pandemic? Since Discover other community events for Arts & The Park
prepare the dishes and be available early March, we have been having virtual readings on 2020 at HotSpringsArts.org and on Facebook: Hot Springs
for questions during the class. At the end of the class, you Facebook, and our local poetry community has grown Cultural Alliance. Email: [email protected].
will be able to enjoy a delicious meal from the comfort of into an international community, welcoming poets all
your own home. over the country and the world, bringing in huge names
in poetry to feature such as US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo,

Thank You For A Fabulous 2020 Arts Celebration! Independent artists and area arts organizations, at
— Presenting Sponsor — the suggestion of local philanthropists Dorothy Morris
and Don Munro, formed Hot Springs Area Cultural
Dorothy Morris • Munro Foundation • Elisabeth Wagner Foundation • The Sentinel Record Alliance in 2014. Quarterly meetings commenced that
year, culminating in a “zero year” test-run Arts & The
Park celebration in 2014. Its success, bolstered by
the passion and enthusiasm of its member entities,
along with the National Park, the City, and Visit Hot
Springs, have given birth to the concept of an annual
arts celebration in and around historic Hot Springs.
Like most events scheduled during the spring of 2020,
HSACA programming, including Arts & The Park, was
postponed. HSACA has spent the past several months
replanning the events to utilize virtual programming,
an outdoor art exhibit, and events that allow individual
participation to still be able to have an arts festival
that will celebrate, advocate and promote the arts
and culture of Hot Springs in a safe environment. For
more information about The Hot Springs Area Cultural
Alliance, Arts & The Park, or how you can be a part of
the organization, please visit HotSpringsArts.org.

Save the Dates for Arts & The Park 2021

APRIL 30–MAY 9, 2021

Arts Springs Outdoor Festival is May 1-2, 2021

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Opens September 25

Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail

Art exhibit from Hollywood Park to Majestic Park
Hollywood Ave to Belding St along Shady Grove Rd
Walk, skate, or ride a bike on this 0.75 mile art trail!

Ten artworks depicting various interpretations of movement are reproduced on metal and are on display outdoors among the trees, creek bed, and hiking trail.
They inspire action through exercising and playing, reflect the natural movements in nature, and encourage social movements that involve the heart and mind.
So, get out and get moving on the Greenway Creek Trail and enjoy Art Moves Hot Springs! Take photos of yourself moving and enjoying the artwork. Be sure to
tag these photos with #hotspringsarts2020 when you post them on social media.

Art Moves is presented by Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance, City of Hot Springs Art
Advisory Committee, and Hot Springs Parks and Trails. It was made possible by
generous support from Arkansas Arts Council and Arvest Bank. Please visit
HotSpringsArts.org for more information about this and other Arts &
The Park 2020 events.

Katherine Gary wildlife and nature scenes. After he settled
Strause Simmons in Hot Springs Village in 2016, he joined Artists’
Workshop Gallery and the Whittington Artist
Big Bang – 1 I Shoulda Gallery, as well as the Ouachita Artists Gallery
oil painting on canvas Known – 2 in Mt. Ida. Influenced by his many artist friends,
pen & Ink Ken expanded his artistic expression by utilizing
My current works drawing powerful photographic processing software. He
come from found classifies much of his work as “artography.” Ken’s
snapshots of women This work grew artwork has also been displayed at the Landmark
that are transformed into as a whimsical Building in Hot Springs and the lobby of the
paintings. They depict comment on my own foibles and mistakes, usually Woodlands Auditorium in Hot Springs Village.
the figure in a moment made in the glaring light of the realities that would
of clarity and complete seem to make the mistake obvious. A. Margarita
independence. I look for Peraza-Rugeley
a quality of liberty and rebellion in the attitude of the Gary Simmons is known for technical refinement
women. These figures lack inhibitions, are confident and eclectic subject matter. He began pen-and-ink Studio: Woman with
and in full possession of themselves. I love the drawing as a science illustrator at Southern Illinois Spaces – 4
expressive nature of paint and using color to create University in Carbondale, Illinois as a student acrylic on canvas
dynamic, energetic pieces. This work addresses the worker in the zoology department. After acquiring
idea of transcendence, hope, and transformation. a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in English My art is bright and
They are about women who are breaking free and and American literature, he earned a doctorate bold, at times whimsical
energetically strutting their way past any limitations. in Instructional Systems Technology at Indiana and at other moments
University in Bloomington, Indiana. In 1973 he contemplative. I use
Katherine Strause is a working artist and educator worked for the University of Arkansas, then began acrylics and my creations
that exhibits nationally and has works in many a freelance artist career in 1976. In 1991 he began depict a world stripped
public and private collections. She is currently teaching art at Henderson State University where of decoration. I call this
Chair of the Art Department and Professor of he retired as professor emeritus in 2013. approach “essentialist art.” This piece calls attention
Painting at Henderson State University, Arkansas. to the problem of violence against women.
She holds a Bachelor of Kenneth
Arts from the University Haley Dr. Aurora Margarita Peraza-Rugeley (Ph.D,
of Arkansas at Little University of Oklahoma) specializes in colonial
Rock and a Master of Out in Front – 3 Latin American literature. She currently works in
Fine Arts from Southern photography the Department of English, Foreign Languages and
Illinois University at Philosophy at Henderson State University, Arkansas.
Edwardsville. This photo of a She has studied art history as an outside field at the
squirrel racing University of Oklahoma. She has taken many art
Katherine Strause along a running courses over the years, and has visited museums
trail was captured and exhibits in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. She
Jump Rope – 10 in Alton Baker Park incorporates art in her classes.
oil painting on canvas in Eugene, Oregon. The trail is part of a training course
used by University of Oregon track athletes.
[email protected]
HotSpringsArts.org Ken Haley developed his photography style in
501-321-2027 Oregon, where his subject matter consisted of
#hotspringsarts2020

6 • The Springs • September 2020

ARTS & THE PARK 2020 • A 10–DAY CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS

Dolores Justus

Afternoon Light – 7
oil on linen

Hugh Dunnahoe I’ve always had a strong
identification with nature
Walking the Line – 5 and am continually in
oil on canvas awe of the depth of
inspiration that it offers.
Despite all its variety,
there are essential
elements in it and in us
all, that we respond to. It

is those universal,

Them Cowboys

by Hugh Dunnahoe

How ’bout them cowboys underlying truths that I seek to Jeri Hillis
Ain’t they hoots? communicate in my own work. This stream is one
I passed while hiking in the woods in the area. I was A Boy Skipping – 9
Goin’ around all day struck by the warmth of the light as it illuminated this charcoal, ink, and pencil
Wearing they boots section of rocks and water. There is always something “A Boy Skipping” is the
beautiful to witness when you are out in nature. delicate balance between
Twirling they pistols the moment of wonder
Shootin’ them moons Dolores Justus’ paintings have been exhibited in and chaos, trust and fear,
Singing they yodel-ays solo and group exhibition for more than 25 years. let go into the unknown
And Clementine tunes Her work has also been included in numerous where risk is taken. “Fool”
public, private and corporate collections. Inspired stepping from the cliff,
Them lanky legged cowboys a world enveloped in
Bein’ all merry by the natural world, Dolores Justus’ paintings wonder, underlying subtle
reflect a sensitive and intuitive view that distills fear rests beneath a cloud of storm and change, falling
Gettin’ they cow pleasures patterns of light and form into compositions into the black void where you lose your breath.
Out on the prairie
that engage and inspire. In her exploration of the Jeri Hillis, is a teaching artist with the Arkansas Arts
How to be a cowboy confluence of optics and painterly abstraction, her Council, the Arkansas Learning Through the Arts,
You don’t need a ticket work belongs to the “new landscape” movement and Emergent Arts. She is known for architectural
Just look for a meadow muffin of contemporary American art. As an artist, gallery paintings and mixed media/collages of butterflies.
owner, and art director, creativity touches every She was juried into the 53rd Annual Delta
Run up and kick it aspect of her life. Exhibition, invited artist at the Historic Arkansas
Museum Trinity Gallery, Little Rock, Thresholds:
Hugh Dunnahoe began painting during his Morgan Landscape, Memory and Architecture, and awarded
professional career in illustration and graphic Herndon Purchase Prize by the AAC Small Works on Paper
design, a discipline that has given him an Exhibition, 2008. She earned her B.F.A Hampshire
understanding that all visual art is, at its core, Bike Spray – 8 College, Amherst, Massachusetts, and a partial
communicating with images. The artist creates, M.F.A, printmaking, Cranbrook Academy of Art,
but the viewer makes it complete. He currently acrylic and latex Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Lived on St. Croix, US
works and teaches at his Arkansas studio near on gallery wrap Virgin Islands, for fifteen years, moving to Hot
Hot Springs National Park. Dunnahoe has taught canvas Springs, Arkansas, 2005.
Graphic Design and Illustration at Henderson
State University and Ouachita Baptist University, This painting embodies the rush from moving the Please visit the public art places during Arts & The
Arkansas, and was 2009 Artist In Residence at Hot human body and joy of bicycling outdoors. The Park and document your experience by posting
Springs National Park. colorful abstract drips juxtaposed against the realistic photos on social media. Be sure to tag the photos
brushwork of the bicyclist creates a balance of delight with #hotspringsarts2020. Visit HotSpringsArts.
Coni Hall and intrigue. org to learn about the public murals, sculptures,
and fine art locations in Hot Springs.
Coy Koi – 6 After studying a multitude of art courses from
watercolor interior design to graphic design and most things The Springs • September 2020 • 7
in between, Morgan graduated with a B.A. in
I love to paint 2003 from the University of Arkansas at Little
from my own Rock. Since that time, growing and experiencing
photos so I can the many heartaches and joys that come with life
see moments in practically pushed her towards creating more and
time, events and more art. Her faith and art are deeply intertwined;
experiences. I both are sustaining, uplifting and purpose giving.
enjoy painting from a variety of subject matter using It is her hope that the art can be as much of an
bold colors and exacting detail. I went to Jamaica for enrichment to the viewer as it was the creator.
my niece’s wedding and wanted to paint something
special for her as a wedding gift. Orange and blue is my
favorite color combination so I instantly loved these koi
swimming in circles.

After physical limitations dictated a change in
lifestyle, Coni Hall attended various seminars and
college art classes to help her follow her dream to
learn to paint in watercolor. She now imparts her
passion for watercolors, technical abilities, and
attention to detail to inspire her own students.
She is very active in her community and happily
donates her artwork to area philanthropic groups
for their fundraising events.

Saladino and Selzler Among Featured Artists at Justus Gallery

The September exhibit at Justus Fine Art Gallery will feature a selection of new expressive abstract paintings by Tony Saladino. The exhibit will also introduce work

by Stephen Selzler, along with showcasing work by Robert Fogel, Robyn Horn, Dolores Justus, Sammy Peters, Sandra Sell, Gene Sparling, and others.

The show will open with a reception on Friday, September 4 from 5-9 p.m. Due to COVID-19 precautions, no refreshments will be served during the opening.

Attendees are asked to wear masks and to maintain the recommended social distancing in the gallery.

Tony Saladino is highly respected for his expressive abstracts,

landscapes, still life constructions, and printmaking. His work has been included

in notable public and private collections including the collections of Tyson

Foods, Bacardi Limited, the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, the University

of Wisconsin, the University of Dallas, the Museum of Art and Archaeology of

the University of Missouri, and the Museum of International Art in Brazil.

Saladino has also been featured in The New York Times, Southwest Art

Magazine, The Artist’s Magazine, American Artist Magazine, the Best of Sketching

and Drawing by Rockport Publishers, Enrich Your Paintings with Texture by

David Band of North Light Books, along with many other publications. 

Stephen Selzler is an artist, designer, and brand developer based in

Dallas, TX. His vivid paintings are influenced by artists and creatives of the

American mid-century, pop, and postmodern movements. Selzler earned a

Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 2008. 

Owned by artist Dolores Justus, Justus Fine Art Gallery offers a wide

range of original art including sculpture, paintings, ceramics, photography, and

more by recognized artists. Opening receptions are held in conjunction with the

Hot Springs Gallery Walk held from 5-9 p.m. the first Friday of every month in

downtown Hot Springs. Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday and

“What Lies Beneath the Mountain” by appointment. The Gallery is located at 827 A Central Avenue in Hot Springs. “Mountain Valley No.1”

by Tony Saladino (c) For more information, call 501-321-2335 or visit justusfineart.com. by Stephen Selzler (c)

Steve Johnson Exhibiting at Whittington Gallery

Steve Johnson was born in 1965, on the literal Artist, Steve Johnson, will have a special show member of Three Rivers Art Guild of Glenwood, serving as
Pacific Coast of Crescent City, CA in the Seaside Hospital. at the September Gallery Walk past President and is currently acting as Vice President.
After his family moved back to Arkansas, Johnson attended at Whittington Gallery.
public schools in Mt. Ida and Glenwood. Johnson has had a working studio at Whittington
Gallery/Studios in Hot Springs since January 2017, and
Johnson has always been an artist and remembers houses a permanent exhibit of his artwork there, as well. He
selling his first series of artwork in second grade. He took is currently exhibiting locally at Diablo's Tacos & Mezcal,
every available art class while attending school and also The Trough Bar and Grill, Riser Ford in Hot Springs and the
entered and won many art competitions. Bainum Library and Learning Center in Glenwood.

Three days before graduating from Glenwood High Johnson’s artwork can be found in private collections
School, Johnson joined the U.S. Navy and later resettled in all across the United States, from the West Coast to the East
Glenwood after fulfilling his military service. As a veteran Coast, as well as in Hawaii. His art can also be found in
himself, the honor of winning a regional award in 2016 at England and the Wales region of the United Kingdom.
the Veterans Administration Creative Art Fair was especially
poignant. Steve can usually be found mingling among other
artists and art lovers as galleries stay open late to participate
Johnson currently resides in Hot Springs, which has in Gallery Walk.
been identified as a destination for the arts. He has enjoyed
doing ceramics, pottery, watercolors, and oils, but acrylics are A tradition for 25 years, Gallery Walk is held on
his preferred medium. the first Friday of each month from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM at
307 Whittington Ave., Hot Springs. Steve says the thing he
Johnson has been a part of the artistic community in especially enjoys about Gallery Walk is meeting old friends
the Glenwood area since 2010. He has been a longstanding and new friends alike. Facebook: Steve Johnson.

September Show at Artists’ Workshop

“Havasu Falls” Includes Clark Hill and Reimer “Seaside Memories”
by Jim Reimer by Joy Clark Hill
Artists’ Workshop Gallery (AWG), 610A Central Avenue in Hot Springs, is excited
8 • The Springs • September 2020 to announce that Jim Reimer and Joy Clark Hill will be the featured artists for September.

Jim Reimer, Vice President of AWG, began pursuing his art in 1969, in California,
studying under the tutelage of renowned artist O. Lawrence Hansen for eight years.

Reimer paints a variety of subjects including landscapes, still life, portraits and
more. He is often commissioned to paint pet portraits, vividly capturing their personalities
on canvas. He lived in Northern California most of his life. Many of his earlier paintings
are scenes of the area and are now in private collections. Reimer works in many mediums,
including oils, acrylics, pastels and watercolors. Recent paintings include “Garden Party” and
“Havasu Falls.”

Clark Hill, is currently serving as Co-Curator for AWG. She has had a love of art
since childhood and brings that same excitement to her modern and contemporary paintings.

She will be presenting a number of new works, which she has been inspired to paint
during the Covid-19 pandemic. “Seaside Memories” is a large abstract landscape that is filled
with vivid colors and golden sand. It was inspired by Clark Hill’s memories of growing up
near the beach and her love of the outdoors. These paintings, along with many others, can be
seen at the Gallery during September.

Miniature artists for September are Jerry Matusky and Joanne Kunath.
The Gallery continues to maintain limited hours due to Covid-19 - Thursday through
Sunday, Noon to 5:00 p.m. They invite you to view their virtual Gallery Walk, featuring the
works of all their artists on Facebook: Artists Workshop Gallery.

GC Library Concludes a
Successful Summer Program

By Erin Baber

The Garland County Library concluded its

annual Summer Reading Program on July 31st. The

end of the program usually earns a collective sigh of

relief from all involved, especially the youth services

staff.

End of summer typically means a few quiet

weeks before diving back into school outreach visits,

storytimes, and business as usual. Except it’s not

business as usual anymore. It’s business as unusual.

The whole summer was unusual. We had

the kids and teen summer reading program down to

an art: promote program with massive kick-off party,

host daily in-person programs, reward readers for

hours read, end program with even more massive Erin Baber, Public
party, and finally, throw a special party for the 100+ Relations Coordinator
hour readers.
at GC Library
We took everything we knew about summer

programming and threw it out the window. This year’s Summer Reading Program

started on May 1st while the library was closed for COVID. Many of our regular

programs were adapted for Google Meet or Zoom. Storytimes went virtual on

Facebook Live.

And the youth services staff made home deliveries of ice cream treats for

the young readers participating in the program. The youth services staff went above

and beyond to provide a semblance of a normal reading program - and it paid off.

There were 598 kids and teens in Garland County who logged 27,615 hours spent

reading over the summer and 3,669 people “attended” the 97 virtual programs we

hosted. Pretty darn good considering a global pandemic and all.

Connect with the Garland County Library at gclibrary.com or by calling

501-623-4161.

Erin Baber is the Public Relations Coordinator at the Garland County

Library located at 1427 Malvern Avenue. For more information about library hours,

programs, or services, visit www.gclibrary.com or call 501-623-4161. Follow the

library on Facebook: Garland County Library.

24th Annual Autumn Haiku

Festival to be Held Nov. 13-14

The 24th Annual

Autumn Haiku Festival will be

held on November 13-14, 2020,

at the Arlington Hotel. There

will be two famous haiku poets

as distinguished speakers: Lee

Gurga and John Stevenson. Both

have served as president of the

premier organization - The Haiku

Society of America (HSA). www.

hsa-haiku.org.

The festival is hosted

by the Arkansas Haiku Society

founded in 1997, in the living

room of former Arkansas Poet

Laureate Verna Lee Hinegardner

of Hot Springs.

Dr. Paul Tucker served

as President until September

2017. Howard Lee Kilby, the

The 2020 Haiku festival will feature haiku former National secretary for the
poets Lee Gurga and John Stevenson. HSA, was co-founder along with
Paul and Suzanne Tucker, June

Simmons, Melinda Herr-Chablis and others.

There is no charge to attend the festival based on the premise that the

best things in life are free. This festival is supported by talented people across the

country who enjoy haiku.

Kilby writes a haiku column for Ouachita Life, a free news magazine

available at several locations, including the Garland County Public Library. The

column has haiku contests with cash prizes. The deadline for the October issue is

September 13.

For information email: [email protected] using HAIKU CONTEST in

the subject line, or call 501-767-6096. The Springs • September 2020 • 9

Eat c Hike c Walk c Play Escape c Bathe c Splurge
Shop c Tour c Drink Stay c Learn c Enjoy

100 Block Central Ave Snazzies, Inc. Pour Some Sugar on Me Sweet Shoppe MTN VALLEY WATER
Young, contemporary, funky boutique Candy & delectable delights.
Gangster Museum of America Legacy Fine Art Gallery
Fat Jack’s Oyster & Sports Bar The Bath Factory Guided tour exposes the underground Artwork by local & int’l artists
Great food, music. Pets OK on patio Handcrafted soaps & indulgences for world of Central Avenue Maxwell Blade’s Theatre of Magic
Kollective Coffee & Tea bath & body Historic District Antiques Magic & comedy for the whole family
Organic & local for breakfast & lunch Estate jewelry, lighting, glass, & furniture Blue Waters Fine Art Gallery
The Colonial Pancake & Waffle House Beef Jerky Outlet Blushed Beauty Boutique Petals, Purses, Etc. Sculpture, art, pottery, iron-work,
Breakfast & brunch. As seen in Wall to wall jerky. Popcorn, sauces Gifts, makeup & makeup services Exclusive handbags, women’s & wood, glass, outsider art
Southern Living! children’s clothing & gifts Justus Fine Art Gallery
Rings ‘n’ Things Arlington Hotel Toy Chest State & Pride Provisions Co. Features established & emerging
Fun fashion jewel Historic hotel, largest hotel in AR Timeless & specialty toys, books, One-of-a-kind store. Goods, gifts, artists
Freedom United Salon science kits, and more apparel that reflect Arkansas culture Deluca’s Pizzeria Napoletana
HIghly trained staff. Progressive work. Hot Springs Mercantile Authentic NY brick oven pizza
Eco-friendly, organic, sustainable goods 600 Block Central Ave Trough Bar & Grill
HOTEL HALE Beer, wine, and spirits
Mamoos Paradice Cream It’s All About Rocks Angel’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
The Villa Boutique Only Homemade ice cream in Rocks & unique merchandise Italian specialties for lunch and dinner 801 Spencer’s Corner
Apparel, bath & body, linens, jewelry, Downtown. Gluten-free pastries. Artists’ Workshop Gallery
and accessories Convenience Store EVILO Oils & Vinegars Cooperative gallery with 30 local artists Brian G Wilson Photography
Colonial Candy Corner Plum Pretty Boutique Delectable oils & vinegars, tastings daily Love Zen Aromatherapy Lounge Portraits & weddings
Retro & nostalgic candy, ice cream Latest fashions for women of all ages Shiatsu massage chairs, infused teas, Next Generation Tye-Dyes & Apparel
Kringles in the Park Granny’s Kitchen beer & wine Cotton clothes & beddingn
Christmas, seasonal, collectible & gifts Southern breakfast, lunch and dinner All Things Arkansas Picante’s Mexican Grill
Faith & Flair Boutique Products made in AR & relating to AR Authentic Mexican dishes
Women’s boutique clothing Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum Bathhouse Soapery & Caldarium US Post Office Brick House Grill
The Springs Hotel & Spa Journey through the Seven Magic Handcrafted locally-soap & bath luxuries DeSoto Rock & Gift Shop Steaks, burgers, salads and much more
Casual hotel and spa with 139 rooms Locally crafted jewelry & minerals Steinhaus Keller
Beverly’s Casual Shop/You-nique Worlds of this museum Bathhouse Row Hot Springs Visitor Center German food & biergarten Outdoor seating
Boutique 4D Adventure Tourist information center Mirror Mirror Salon
Classy and fabulous boutique! The amazing 4D simulation will leave Beauty cosmetics & personal care
Mountain Valley Spring Company you enthralled! Superior Bathhouse Brewery STEINHAUS KELLER Gary Morris Interiors
Tour the Visitor Center/Museum. Full Thermal springs brewery, restaurant Unique décor, lamps and gifts
line of MV Water merchandise. & special event venue 700 Block Central Ave Dapper & Debonaire
Spa City Tropical Winery & Gifts Grooming goods for the modern male.
200 Block Central Ave 100% tropical fruit, berry & citrus wine Hotel Hale Maxine’s Live Veteran owned
Boutique hotel with two restaurants Live music, food, craft beer & drinks A Narrow Escape
Kilwins Hot Springs Trolley Tours Brain-teaser escape room. Ages 8 & up
Since 1947, chocolates, ice cream & more Fordyce Bathhouse Trolley tours of Hot Springs area. Subway
Nat’l Park Visitor Center & museum Special events. Submarine sandwich shop
Earthbound Trading Company The Porterhouse Steak and Seafood
Unique apparel, accessories & home decor Quapaw Baths & Spa Prime-only steaks and seafood cuisine 1000 Block Central Ave
Thermal pools & baths, plus luxurious Copper Penny Pub
300 Block Central Ave spa services Irish pub, food, beer, big screen TVs Will’s Cinnamon Shop
Vault 723 Homemade, totally from scratch
The Buffalo Co. Ozark Bathhouse Timeless Vault Dining cinnamon rolls
Cultural center, open on weekends Downtowner Marketplace
High quality men’s clothing & accessories Vendors in one location with home DOWNTOWNER
Buckstaff Baths decor, boutiques and artisans
Tombstone Old Time Photos Our only remaining traditional Rocket Fizz 100 Block Exchange
Largest selection of candy & soda
Wild West, gangster portraits taken & thermal bathing facility ever found in one store! Grateful Head Pizza Oven & Beer Garden
American Art Gallery & Gifts Experience Deadhead-Brauhaus
processed while you wait Lamar Bathhouse Local, regional, national & int’l artists Culture. Gin Joint-Live Music
Bathhouse Row Emporium Jack Knife Barbershop
Thai-Me Spa All things barbering 2 HR Meters on Central Ave
Pampering massage, skin treatments, 400 Block Central Ave Hot Springs Bathhouse Dinner Theatre
nail & body services. Daily dinner & live theatre

Argentinian Coffee & Wine Bar Lauray’s Jewelers 800 Block Central Ave
Argentinian delicacies, ultimate Exquisite bridal, custom designs, &
revolutionary repairs The Humidor
Buenos Aires bar experience! Cigar Lounge

Oxy-Zen Red Sunflower Boutique PAID PARKIN G
Oxygen bar to restore, relax & revive! Women’s and girls’ clothing boutique

The Mountain’s Edge
BUBBALU’S BURGERS&DOGS Arkansas’ largest retail knife store

Bubbalu’s Bodacious Burgers
Burgers, hot dogs & ice cream

National Park Aquarium Stella Mae’s…Out of the Ordinary
Freshwater & saltwater fish, frogs, Retro inspired clothing for rockabilly
tortoises, & lizards hellcats & pinup dolls

Rolando’s Restaurante Chez Julie’ Boutique
Latin American fare. Full bar & patio Perfect blend of home, fashion &
GR8 Escapes Arkansas personal accessories
Escape room. Discover clues & solve
puzzles. Ages 12 & up Ginger’s Popcorn
Savory Pantry The best darn popcorn in the South!
Gourmet gift baskets & edible essentials
Pancake Shop All Things Natural
Serving breakfast exclusively. Family Bring home the wonder & beauty of nature
owned & operated Hot Springs Hat Co.
3AM Gallery & Gifts
Art gallery & gift shop Hats for men and women National Park Duck Tours

Silver Coconut Spa Souvenirs & Gifts Land & water tours on Lake Hamilton
Collegiate, boutique baby items, &
high end home accents Unique & locally made/designed items. The Glitzy Girls by Bear Necessities

The Ohio Club Upscale women’s boutique/
Since 1905, the oldest bar in Arkansas accessories, on-site handmade jewelry

Great food & live music Renee’s
Women’s apparel, jewelry & home décor
The Avenue

Upscale restaurant and bar located in 500 Block Central Ave
The Waters Hotel

Bathhouse Row Winery The Waters Hotel Fat Bottomed Girl’s Cupcake Shoppe
AR wine selections. Tastings daily. Historic, boutique hotel, 62 rooms As seen on CUPCAKE WARS!

F REE PARKIN G 128 Exchange St Parking Deck

10 • The Springs • September 2020 The “Real” World... Kelly & Wayne
Hot Springs, Arkansas is THE place to be! “Team” Thomason
We have parks, parades, magic shows, live theatre, 1st Choice Realty
amazing bike trails, most any kind of food you can
imagine - from food trucks to 5-star restaurants.

If you’re in the market for a new home,
historic home, city or lake condo or commercial
property, please call Team Thomason, with Hot
Springs 1st Choice Realty, to discover the options
available.

The Springs • September 2020 • 11

12 • The Springs • September 2020 The Woodworkers Club plans to distribute toys this Christmas to
local agencies and pre-schools.

Woodworkers Club Making
Christmas Toys

The current conditions caused by the pandemic have affected everyone.
The Woodworkers Club is no exception. The club has been unable to meet in groups,
but they are still striving to serve the community as always. The Woodworkers
board is assessing monthly the feasibility of once again meeting in public.

In the past, Woodworkers Club has had a large meeting in November to
distribute their Toy project products to the many agencies that help support children
in this area. As they continue working on the Toy Project some of their toy teams
have not met to work together on constructing toys due to concerns with Covid-19.

However, in order to help meet the needs of area children, several of the
individual members have been and are continuing to make Christmas toys to be
given to several of the area agencies and pre-schools. While they do not anticipate
their normal large toy distribution meeting in November, they still plan to ensure
toys get to many of the needy children before Christmas.

You can see the results of their efforts in the accompanying photo
(from 2019) on their website, Woodworker Christmas Toys Service Project, and
Woodworkers Photo Album.

Northwoods Full Moon
Bike Ride Oct 2 & 31

The Northwoods Full Moon Rides are
a don't miss event for our biking community and
everyone's invited! Come ride with us!

This year we have a bonus full moon in
October which means even more chances to join in
on the fun!!

After each ride, the stoke continues with
a little grillin' and tunes! Don’t miss out... our
community is growing and we want YOU to be a
part of it!

The rides will be no drop beginner to
intermediate routes. The routes will depend on the
skill level of the participants. Each ride will last for around an hour on the trails.
Riders will meet at the Waterworks Trailhead, 300 Pineland Drive,
at 6:00 and begin the ride by 6:30. All riders must have a mountain bike in
working order, helmet, front light, back-up light source, and water to hydrate.
Come shred with us by the light of the moon!!!! (Insert howl)
Sponsored by: Northwoods Trails - Hot Springs, Visit Hot Springs,
Superior Bathhouse Brewery & Parkside Cycle.
Who: All mountain bikers/All skill levels
What: Full Moon Rides
Where: Northwoods, Waterworks Trailhead
When: Meet @ 6:00pm, Ride @ 6:30 pm
How much: FREE
Why: Full moons are awesome and mountain bikes are too.
*Contingent on weather, Follow Northwoods Trails - Hot Springs Trail
Conditions group for weather updates leading up to each event.
Full Schedule of Series includes:
Friday, October 2
Saturday, October 31
Sunday, November 29
Wednesday, December 30

But First: Save 10

by Sarah-Catherine Gutierrez

By Erin Wood
As Americans, we live in a consumer society that encourages us to buy

and spend. However, during the pandemic, we are experiencing a savings rate
that has soared to 23%.

For Little Rock-based financial planner, national speaker, and
physician educator Sarah-Catherine Gutierrez (aka “Ladysplaining Money”),
the pandemic has offered a previously unimaginable opportunity for young
women to uniquely experience the value of paying themselves first and adopting
saving as a practice that will empower them for a lifetime.

Following the release of her book, But First, Save 10: The One Simple
Money Move That Will Change Your Life, on July 22, Gutierrez has been
amazed at the number of women who have reached out to her to share that they
themselves, their daughters, granddaughters, nieces, and other women they care
about have made tangible changes to their savings rates and felt drastically more
confident making their own financial decisions following the book’s advice.

Gutierrez shares, “I see young women learning that financial pain does
not have to be a rite of passage and that building the pile of cash that will help
them walk away all starts with one simple move: saving.”

But First, Save 10 casts aside self-judgment budgeting, demystifies
common financial jargon, and teaches a simple approach designed to yield
abundance and joy, applicable at any life point and at any income level. This 6 x
9 trade paperback available for $17.95 at etaliapress.com and through local and
national booksellers.

A Hot Springs native, Erin Wood is a writer, editor, and publisher in
Little Rock. She owns and runs Et Alia Press (etaliapress.com). Wood is author
of Women Make Arkansas: Conversations With 50 Creatives (April, 2019) and
editor of and a contributor to Scars: An Anthology (2015).

Muses “Opera Classics Plus”

Sept 17-20

The Muses Project Presents
arias, duets & ensembles, from Classical
works of Opera & Musical Theatre with
fan favorites from Carmen, Rigoletto,
La Traviata, Fledermaus, West Side
Story, Les Mis, & Secret Garden.  

All performances are at the
Muses Cultural Arts Center, 428 Orange
Street. 

Thursday, September 17, 6 pm -
Artists, Students, Teachers are FREE -
must call for reservations.

Friday, September 18, 6 pm*  
Saturday, September 19, 6 pm 
Sunday, September 20, 3 pm 

* The Woodlands Auditorium is currently closed. You may use your tickets
to a performance of your choice - please call for information & reservations.

Due to Covid- 19 restrictions seating is  limited; please call the Muses,
501-609-9811 to reserve your seats. Temperatures will be taken at the door. Seating
is socially distant & masks are required.

The Muses Troupe of highly skilled professional singers & musicians,
young artists & young dancers, will delight, inspire, and thrill you with fast-paced,
energetic, powerful unforgettable performances that nourish your soul & bring
joy to your spirit. For tickets & information, visit www.themusesproject.org, or
call 501-609-9811.

Art Heals!

The Springs • September 2020 • 13

Eat c Hike c Walk c Play Escape c Bathe c Splurge
Shop c Tour c Drink Stay c Learn c Enjoy

100 Block Ouachita Ave The Courthouse Chapel Surfas Culinary District Hot Springs Documentary Film
Elopements, Weddings & Quality cookware & equipment Festival Office
Lender’s Title Company Photography
Largest independent title & HS DOC FILM FESTIVAL Taco Mama Restaurant Thrifty Nickel
escrow agency in AR & LA SixtyOne Celsius Open now! Classified ads newspaper
Full-service communication firm Anchor
Landmark Building Beverly’s Casual Shop HIgh-end body piercing studio 600 Block Ouachita Ave RILEY ART GLASS STUDIO
JUST SWANKY Women’s boutique Just Swanky Consignment Boutique
Stroope Tire, Inc. Upscale resale shop Superior Senior Care
Tire dealer & repair shop In-home care services
400 Block Ouachita Ave
Century 21 Parker & Scroggins 3B’s Bar & Grill
Real estate agency Mariposa Design Dive bar, pool tables
Vintage decor, design
200 Block Ouachita Ave Splash Wine Bar M&M Travel Consultants Merritt Wholesale Distributors
Wine, beer, appetizers & entertainment Vacations & adventures Food service distributor

Lavish Boutique GRAND LAGNIAPPE SHOPPE 500 Block Ouachita Ave Best Motel Tourist Court 600 Block West Grand Ave
Boutique motor court & cafe
Big Axe Battleground
Stylish & trendy women’s boutique Axe throwing Garland County Election
Garland County Courthouse Commission
Starlite Club Government Offices Vote Here! Willis & Son Roofing
Private Club 21+ Bar, pool tables + Hamp Williams Building Roofing contractor
Event venue
SQZBX Brewery & Pizza Joint 700Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce Block West Grand Ave
Lunch & dinner; entertainment

KUHS 102.5 GC ELECTION COMMISSION Riley Art Glass Studio
Hot Springs Solar Powered Glass blowing, gallery & demos
Community Radio Colorado Grill
Southwest restaurant 800 Block West Grand Ave
Mountain Valley Armory
Mary Catherine Liscinski, LPC Grand Lagniappe Shoppe
300 Block Ouachita Ave LifeWalk Professional Counseling, LLC Women’s apparel & Tea Room
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Home Instead Senior Care
In-home care for Seniors The Parlour
Metaphysical shop

September The September edition of “Discover Arkansas” is now available at www.arkansas.com/discover-
‘Discover arkansas. Published by Arkansas Tourism, the monthly digital publication highlights events, activities
Arkansas’ and trip ideas in The Natural State.
Travel Guide
Now Online If you’re in the mood for fall road trips, pumpkins, and scenic waterfront views, this month’s
issue was curated just for you! Load up the car and discover Arkansas history at Louisiana State Park and
Natural Area. Looking for the perfect pumpkin? Check out our articles on pumpkin patches to explore in
locations from the Delta all the way to Northwest Arkansas.

Day trippers and lake lovers can’t miss our cover story on lakes and rivers in Central Arkansas
– or our article on outdoor ethics! For more travel inspiration, visit our website at www.arkansas.com/
things-to-do/.

You can also view previous editions of “Discover Arkansas,” order print publications to help
plan your next vacation and sign up for monthly emails that feature deals and coupons for attractions
across The Natural State. For more information, visit www.arkansas.com.

Eat c Hike c Walk c Play Escape c Bathe c Splurge
Shop c Tour c Drink Stay c Learn c Enjoy

100 Block Park Ave 500 Block Park Ave 1884 Wildwood Bed & Breakfast 1000 Block Park Ave
Bed and breakfast
Majestic Lawn North Star Liquor/Big A’s Liquor Red Light Roastery Coffee House
Historic landmark Wine, beer & spirits Parkway Court Small batch, craft coffee roastery
Daily, weekly, monthly
200 Block Park Ave Park Avenue Hair 700 Block Park Ave Larkmartin Soaps
Precision cuts by appointment Bower Motel Handmade soaps and lotions
Tootsies Bailey’s Dairy Treat Uptown Barber Shop
Petsitting, DIY dog bath & unique One of three drive-ins in town Epic Cabinets & Design 1010 Liquor
dog gifts Emma Lee’s
Soul Food restaurant Countertops, cabinets & accessories Wine, beer & spirits

400 Block Park Ave Swan Song Spa The Arrangement Spa City Cycling Sales & Service RED LIGHT ROASTERY
Spa services and natural springs Florist Bike service & repair, parts & accessories

The Hot Springy Dingy water fed Jacuzzi bath Redbox
Movie rentals
Unique gifts, fine jewelry from Block Park Ave Budget Inn/Relax Inn
Arkansas Tower Motel
600around the world, costume rentals Short-Dodson House/ Tower Lynwood Motel
Motel, built in 1901
Red Beard’s Living Canvas Tattoos Park Haven Community Garden Shell Gas Station
Community vegetable garden E-Z Mart
& Piercing Fast stop Family Dollar
Tattoos & piercings
Haven United Methodist The Gold Inn Coffeehouse 2 Blocks
HOT SPRINGY DINGY Thrift Store Quaint Uptown motel Coffee Roaster
Bargains galore Join the
800 Block Park Ave 900 Block Park Ave “Light Uptown
Dame Fortune’s Cottage Court
An historic boutique motel where David F. Watkins Memorial Park 910 Park Avenue Food Court Project”
modern amenities and vintage Community Park under construction. A beautiful neighborhood venue For details,
-inspired design merge with Phase 1. Come watch it develop. for gatherings and food events stop in at
mid-century “roadside” motor Hot Springy
court cool. Dingy or ask
the Uptown
merchants.

14 • The Springs • September 2020

As John Buchan stated, “Peace is that state in which fear of any kind is unknown.”

Embracing Peace
By Peggy Lindsey

What comes to mind when you think of peace? Is it a special place where you can Click Donate Now
be alone with your thoughts? Is it a feeling that comes when you witness harmony among
people? Or perhaps it is the space deep within where you can find true tranquility?

When we reach for a scenario - real or imagined - or a practice that helps us feel

at peace, we learn to quickly calm our emotions, relax our bodies, and soothe our spirits.

Our peace is needed now. Our world has gone through so much in six months, and

yet we are still paving the way for profound changes. There are storms raging in human

hearts, passions are burning, and the pressure is building. Yet, through it all, we can remain

peaceful.

What can we do when our frustrations rise or when we are triggered with anger?

Here are a few ways to help you remain peaceful:

First, just stop and take a breath. Close your eyes and go to your special place of

peace. As you release the pressure within and you return to a calm, loving space, you help

release the tension within others as well.

Second, take a serenity break. Take a walk outside, enjoy the fresh air, and listen Heal Your Heart,
to nature. Read inspiring stories. Hold love and appreciation for everyone and everything
as much as you can, purposefully!

Third, be loving to yourself and to others. Being kind creates gentle waves of Heal Your Soul
peace out into the world.

As John Buchan stated, “Peace is that state in which fear of any kind is unknown.”

So, as the storms of life rage around us, let us remember to seek refuge in that special place Dear Friends,

within, leaving us in perfect harmony. There comes a time for each of us to make choices that reflect our true

Peggy Lindsey is a Master Teacher of Arcing Light Energy Healing, a Professional selves as we use our gifts and talents. For me that time is now. This year’s challenges

Life Coach, and an Angel Intuitive. Peggy’s passion is assisting others on their journey have allowed me to tune into what is of great importance to my heart and discern

toward happy, healthy lives by empowering them to live more joyfully and consciously. She where I may contribute most meaningfully.

created her business On Angels’ Wings Healing and Coaching in 2012 and currently So, going forward I am dedicating my work to working with women

practices in Sedona, Arizona. She can be reached at 928-273-8447. For more info, visit who desire to live fulfilling lives with joy and confidence, but who struggle with

www.onangelswingshealing.com. emotional pain, feel broken, are not heard or understood, or feel powerless. As a

Transformational Life Coach and Energy Healing Practitioner, I am committed to

assist women to move from a place of pain and self-doubt toward a position of

freedom and empowerment!

You see, this is my story. After suffering from physical, emotional, and

mental abuse, I was lost, broken, and beaten down. I had become the shell of the

woman I once was having lived in fear and pain for so long. I finally mustered the

strength to leave my 12-year marriage with my young son in tow. Slowly, I began to

heal. Once I began to see that I was worthy of love, most especially from myself, I

knew I would survive this experience.

Those important years of my life taught me to become the passionate,

empowered, joy-filled woman I was always meant to be! And now I am offering

to others an avenue to help them find their way, too. With love, compassion, and

understanding, I will walk alongside women as they journey toward their own

freedom and transformation from whatever oppression they experienced.

So, I ask . . . Are you ready to discover the real YOU and live your Truth?

Is it time to start anew as the passionate, courageous, joyful woman you know you

are meant to be?

Peggy Lindsey

The Springs • September 2020 • 15

16 • The Springs • September 2020 Crow Pose is not the easiest of poses but the benefits include building endurance,
focus, and concentration, as well as creating calm. Photography - Fred Padilla.

Yoga: Benefits of
Crow Pose

By Karen Watson Reeves
Perhaps you took a glance at the photo and thought, “Nope, not happening.”

As my manfriend Fred would say, “Not with that attitude.” As with any challenging
thing in life, a strong desire and dedication can prove to have positive results. When
students tell me “I could never do that,” my answer is, “Not yet.”

Arm balances like Crow Pose do look a little scary, because no one wants to
do a face plant! To achieve lift off, the practitioner’s legs have to fold, the abdomen
has to engage, the arms have to activate, and the upper back and hips have to open.

Then there is that issue of all the body weight on the hands and wrists. It
is not a pose that is likely to happen in your first yoga class. But in a class where
Crow Pose is a goal, the postures before will help prepare the student to get the feet
off the ground. And the benefits are many! Here are some:

• Tones and strengthens the abdominal wall. Those core muscles face the
challenge of lifting and maintaining the posture.

• Arms and wrists are strengthened. It might take holding some planks to
build up enough strength to hold the body weight.

• Stretches the back, buttocks, and the palm side of the wrist (thus
counteracting the effects of too much typing).

• Opens the groin, counteracting a lot of sitting and standing.
• Builds endurance, focus, concentration, creating calm. It takes a lot of

concentration to lift the feet off the ground!
There is a tremendous amount of freedom in achieving a long sought-after
goal. Erin Hanson, a poet from Australia, said it best, “There is freedom waiting for
you, on the breezes of the sky. And you ask, ‘What if I fall?’ Oh, but my darling,
‘What if you fly?’”
So, practice. Build strength. Lift one foot at a time. And then don’t be
afraid to soar!
Karen Watson Reeves has called Hot Springs home since 2006. She
became a registered yoga teacher and a registered children’s yoga teacher in 2011.
She has taught children and family yoga in many settings and would welcome an
opportunity to help your family stay physically active during this time of quarantine.
She owns The Yoga Place, is on the Hot Springs YMCA teaching staff, is an adjunct
instructor at National Park College, as well as teaching in several other fabulous
venues. www.TheYogaPlaceHS.com.

Tarot: The Moon -
Coping with Uncertainty

By Michelle Crandell

The Core Four Practices In the time of the

Right now, there may Moon, that which was hidden,
be an invisible enemy ready
to strike. He’s called BAC ignored or denied emerges into
(bacteria) and he can make
people sick. consciousness and reality. It is

In fact, even though hard to tell fact from fairy tale.
consumers can’t see BAC –
or smell him, or feel him – he Nothing seems certain.
and millions more like him
may already be invading food Some people become
products, kitchen surfaces,
knives and other utensils. disturbed or confused by the

But you have the uncertainty. Some might be
power to Fight BAC!® and to
reduce your risk of foodborne drawn to imaginative theories
illness. It’s as easy as following these core four Fight BAC!® practices for food
safety: Clean, Separate, Cook, Chill. Read on… and simple solutions for these

Avoiding BAC and More seemingly overwhelming
in Your Kitchen
problems. Some cling to a false
By Alison Crane
Before the microscope was invented a few people theorized about invisible sense of security.

organisms causing illnesses, but they had no way to prove it. Today, we know a When understanding
great deal about microscopic illness-causing germs.
is not yet possible, some of
Food safety education has come a long way, but statistics show that one in
every six Americans will get sick this year. us might become frustrated,

Following four simple steps - clean, separate, cook and chill - can help frightened or suspicious.
keep your family safe from food poisoning at home.
Making good decisions for
Illness causing germs can survive in any number of surfaces in your
kitchen, including your hands. Keeping things clean is your first line of defense ourselves and for others can
in food safety. Washing our hands the right way and often is an important habit to
teach all of your family members. Wash your kitchen surfaces and utensils after become very challenging in a
each use. Before using, wash all fruits and vegetables (even watermelon), but not
meat, poultry or eggs. time of uncertainty.

The best way to prevent cross-contamination is by keeping food items Those who do well
separate. Use separate cutting boards and plates for produce, meat, poultry, seafood
and eggs. In most cases cooked foods should never touch the same surface as raw during the time of the Moon are This is a partial reading by Michelle Crandell titled
foods. Even when shopping it is best practice to separate raw items from cooked comfortable with uncertainty.
items and to keep them in separate bags. The World in the Time of the Moon.
First, they choose concern over
Safely cooking foods to the right temperatures will help to kill any
bacteria or other germs that can cause illness. Use a food thermometer to make fear. Second, they think using the experimental model. Such people cultivate "Beginner's
sure cooked food has reached the right internal temperature. A good rule of thumb
is to keep hot foods – hot, and cold foods – cold, and avoid the danger zone of 40ºF- Mind"...a way of thinking that delights in the experience of "not having to know yet."
140ºF where germs grow best. When reheating foods bring them to 165ºF to ensure
any micro-organisms are killed before eating. Such people may witness how various individuals and groups are experimenting

Prevent the growth of germs by chilling your foods quickly when you with ways to cope with and solve problems as they show up. Frequently, such people are
are done with them. Cooked produce, meats or dairy foods should not be left
sitting out of the refrigerator or freezer from more than two hours. natural introverts who know how to spend time alone wisely.

Setting foods on the counter to thaw gives bacteria time to grow. Thaw Regardless of how you are coping, I hope this partial reading titled The World
foods in the refrigerator or microwave. Freezing foods doesn’t kill the germs, but it
does allow you to safely store it until you can cook it. in the Time of the Moon gives you some guidance. For those readers familiar with the

These four steps – clean,  separate,  cook  and  chill are not difficult to Tarot, I used the Moon as the significator and cards 1-5 represent the first part of a Celtic
follow and can prevent a trip to the emergency room. If you would like to further
test your food safety knowledge visit our website to see if you know the facts from cross reading.
fiction when it comes to foodborne illness: UAEX Food Safety.
1. Crosses/Covers the Moon: TEN of PENTACLES. Realize that what you do
For more information, contact the Garland County Extension Service at
-501-623-6841, or follow on Facebook Garland County UAEX. now will affect future generations: our children, our county and our world. Each persons'

Alison Crane is a Family and Consumer Science Agent with the Garland behavior counts. Pay particular attention to being "good to and good for" people close
County Extension Service. The University of Arkansas System Division of
Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs to all eligible persons to you. During this time, you can have an enduring positive affect by helping others in
without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national
origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or practical ways.
any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer.  2. Quality of Conscious Mind: QUEEN of PENTACLES. Routine has been

disrupted, providing a rare opportunity to consider what is truly important to you and

to those you care for. Reassess your day to day life, your habits and the quality of your

thoughts and your relationships. Become more responsible for the influence you have on

others.

3. Unconscious/Hidden Mind: The MAGICIAN: Practice skills, talents and

abilities you have wanted to develop but have not made a priority. Create and innovate

using your abilities in new combinations. Harness your imagination. Be inventive. Do

things differently for the better.

4. The Legacy of the Past: FOUR of SWORDS. Now is a good time for quiet

contemplation, sleep, emotional recuperation and activities which help you heal. Be

aware of what is happening in the world, but spend more time cultivating peace and

peace of mind.

5. The Near Future: The DEVIL: Following the guidance of the previous

cards, it becomes possible to face the "big picture" issue our current state of uncertainty

presents: the Devil. The Devil represents voluntary enslavement to one or more of the

Seven Deadly Sins: Pride, Greed, Wrath, Envy, Lust, Gluttony, and Sloth. The Moon

allows us to see the "darker aspects" of human nature. The Devil allows us to address our

own attachments to the harmful thoughts, feelings and behaviors we ignore in ourselves,

hide from ourselves or blame on others.

By accepting your "carnal desires" as part of human nature, you can increase

your compassion for the "human dilemmas" of others. By developing a sense of humor

about your own mistakes, foibles and shortcomings, you can develop tolerance for and

patience with yourself and others. By working on creating a better version of yourself,

you will have a meaningful, positive direction to pursue in this time of uncertainty.

Michelle Crandell provides individual Tarot readings for a fee. Once a year, she

teaches LEARN TO READ TAROT. Michelle is following CoVid-19 protection practices

while providing private readings. To learn more, email [email protected] or

call 501-655-6242.

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