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Old Westbury Gardens Spring 2012 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Wellness Visiting the <strong>Gardens</strong><br />

Yoga in the <strong>Gardens</strong><br />

Professional Kripalu Yoga instructor, Lorili Henry, leads students<br />

through a dynamic, yet gentle flow of postures and conscious<br />

breathing. Participants must bring a yoga mat, yoga strap, and<br />

towel.<br />

Thursdays and Saturdays beginning, May 3,<br />

11:15aM–12:30PM<br />

$15 per session (includes <strong>Gardens</strong> admission)/$5 member<br />

Tai Chi<br />

Tai chi—a unique form of “moving meditation”—calms the<br />

mind, relaxes the body and strengthens the spirit. Sessions are<br />

taught by professional Tai Chi instructor, Linda Cafiero, and are<br />

designed for all experience levels.<br />

Wednesdays beginning May 2, 10:30–11:30aM,<br />

$15 per session (includes <strong>Gardens</strong> admission)/ $5 member<br />

Early Morning Walk<br />

<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Westbury</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong> is pleased to join the<br />

over 500 gardens and museums participating<br />

in Let’s Move—a comprehensive program of<br />

the US Institute of Museum and Library<br />

services to encourage healthy lifestyles.<br />

Take a guided walk through the entire 200 acre estate; along the<br />

way you’ll see the abandoned paddocks fields that have now become<br />

home to nesting birds and wildflowers.<br />

Sunday, May 20, 9aM<br />

Program and Event Registration<br />

Register online oldwestburygardens.org or by<br />

telephone 516.333.0048 ext. 301.<br />

advance registration is required where indicated. all registrations<br />

will be confirmed by email or mail. If you have not received<br />

your confirmation two weeks prior to your program’s<br />

start date, please call 516-333-0048 ext. 301.<br />

Refunds must be requested in writing and will be issued only if<br />

requested at least two weeks prior to the program start date.<br />

There will be a 10% processing fee deducted from the refund.<br />

Sorry no refunds will be issued less than two weeks before the<br />

start of the program.<br />

71 <strong>Old</strong> <strong>Westbury</strong> Road<br />

(between Jericho Turnpike, Rte. 25, and the LIE, Exit 39)<br />

<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Westbury</strong>, New York 11568<br />

516.333.0048<br />

oldwestburygardens.org<br />

PO Box 430<br />

<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Westbury</strong>, NY 11568<br />

Hours<br />

Weekends, april 14–22: Saturday and Sunday, 10aM –5PM,<br />

Final admission 4PM<br />

<strong>Westbury</strong> House 11aM–4:30PM<br />

april 28–October 31: Wednesday–Monday, 10aM-5PM<br />

Final admission 4PM<br />

<strong>Westbury</strong> House: 11aM–4:30PM.<br />

Admissions<br />

$10 General<br />

$8 Over 62<br />

$5 Children ages 7–17<br />

$5 Senior Monday, over 62<br />

Free for members and children ages 6 & under.<br />

Reduced admissions in april.<br />

Directions<br />

The <strong>Gardens</strong> is located at 71 <strong>Old</strong> <strong>Westbury</strong> Rd., between the<br />

L.I.E. (Exit 39) and Jericho Tpke (Rte. 25).<br />

Tours<br />

<strong>Westbury</strong> House: On the half-hour<br />

<strong>Gardens</strong>: Weekdays 11aM and 2PM Weekends Noon and 3PM<br />

The tour schedule is based upon docent availability and are subject<br />

to change.<br />

Registrations are processed in the order in which they are received.<br />

In the event we receive your registration after a program<br />

has filled, you will automatically be placed on a waiting list. You<br />

will be notified by phone if/when a space becomes available. We<br />

will process your payment at that time.<br />

If <strong>Old</strong> <strong>Westbury</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong> cancels the program (e.g., due to rain,<br />

instructor’s illness, or insufficient enrollment) you will receive a<br />

full refund.<br />

If you are unable to attend the program you may contact our<br />

office for a receipt, which will enable you to claim your contribution<br />

as a tax-deductible gift.<br />

all programs are subject to change or cancellation.<br />

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