If you hang out at the Mesquite Rec Center chances are you will catch a glimpse of our two whirlwind friends Donna and Ann buzzing about, teaching classes and being happy. Linda has been working for some time to schedule a podcast and poof a week ago our Art Box studio in the STEAM Center came alive with these two dynamos. Here is a little bit about them below, then listen to an energy packed podcast.
Donna Schorr
I started in teaching in 1984 after my favorite instructor told me I should be leading class, and took me under her wing. I started teaching what we called "aerobics" back then, which was really dance exercise, similar to Jazzercise or Zumba. I quickly progressed to teaching sports conditioning, boot camps and circuit training, as well as spinning and yoga. It just makes me so happy! I get a truly euphoric experience when the music is pumping and all the bodies are moving in unison. My whole paradigm changed after I took Pilates training, there is no other exercise system that starts with your skeleton first, then works outward to the muscles. The latest training I completed was on coaching senior fitness/cognitive training, and am already implementing the concepts in all my classes. I love what I do!
Ann Murphy
Then: Raised on a Wisconsin farm, off to college and married a local Marine. Have lived in seven states and travel is in my blood. Serious fitness and health advocate since the my early 20's. Worked in the airline industry before turning to teaching fitness full time. Married a couple more times, ran a B&B and a horse boarding stable.
Now: Settled in Mesquite and still have the fitness passion, particularly in motivating others. Enjoying dancing with the Lifelong Dancers, biking, hiking and weekends in Vegas. Lastest travel was cruise on the Amazon. My partner Jim Russell and I are planning an expedition cruise to Antartica. I am about to finish my five year reign as Ms. Senior Mesquite which has been a very rewarding experience. I just adopted yet another rescue dog. Life is good.
The Art Box - Episode 52 - 10 Minutes with The Hallelujah Girls
The Art Box - Episode 51 - Desert Ducks, Pin Cushions, Broaches and Improv - Meet Rachel Washington
The Art Box - Episode 50 - Theatre, Ghost Stories and a GREAT Mom - Meet Bethany Overland-Green
The Art Box Episode 49 - 2023 Artist in Residence Debbie Lambin
The Art Box - Episode 48 - The Zimmer’s Unplugged
The Art Box - Episode 47 - 2022 Holiday Special - Iconic Artists Jan and Floyd Talk Creativity
The Art Box - Episode 46 - Introducing January 2023 Artist of the Month Linda Birks
The Art Box - Episode 45 - Announcing 2023 Artist in Residence Debbie Lambin
The Art Box - Episode 44 - Creativity at the Library with Vanessa Giebink
The Art Box - Episode 43 - Ten Minutes with Denise Sims
The Art Box - Episode 42 - Meet Sue Fritzke
The Art Box - Episode 41 - Ten Minutes with The Mesquite-Toes Tap Team
The Art Box- Episode 40 - Meet Joy Craig
The Art Box- Episode 39 - Meet Bob Craig
The Art Box - Episode 38 - Ten Minutes with Tyler and Stewart
The Art Box - Episode 37 -Ten Minutes With - Cowboy Poetry
The Art Box - Episode 36 - Joyce Redweik
The Art Box - Episode 35 - Ten Minutes with Mesquite Respite Senior Day Program
The Art Box - Episode34 - Ten Minutes with Ian and Matt - Protecting Utah Cultural Treasures
The Art Box - Episode 33 - Ten Minutes with Bilbo and Gollum *Directors Cut*
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