Calendar of Events

• From November 16, 2008 to November 22, 2008

  Style!

  Explore "Your Personal Best" during our new style series at Lake Austin Spa Resort. Experts will share the latest in all things related to style.  Let us help you discover the elements that create your own personal panache from the inside- out. 

  Monday, November 16
  Style Etiquette: Holiday Dos and Don'ts
  Special Guest: Anne Spivey Paup

  Don't miss the fun as we discuss holiday rules and rituals. A return lecturer to Lake Austin Spa Resort, Anne has taught students from elementary through high school to executives in the business arena. She will answer such questions as:

  Do you know how to handle your cocktail glass at a reception buffet?
  Do you know how to give or receive a toast?
  Do you re-gift or not?

  Anne Paup of Fort Worth, Texas, is a trained etiquette consultant, certified by The Protocol School of Washington, the nation's leader in etiquette and protocol services. An active member of her community and church, Anne is on the Harris Methodist Foundation Board and a sustainer in the Junior League.

  Wednesday, November 19
  You Can Never be Too Organized!
  The Clutter Consultant: Amy Brady

  Austin-based professional organizer Amy Brady will share her secrets for shedding clutter, enabling personal style to shine through. Through humor and life-tested tips, Amy will teach the fundamentals of organizing as well as give specific tips for organizing many areas of our busy lives. Have questions of your own? Amy's session is interactive and allows for open floor questions and group discussion.

  Amy began her professional career in Marketing at Dell Inc. after earning a Bachelor's Degree in Advertising from The University of Texas at Austin. After relocating to Chicago in 2001, Amy pursued her passion for organizing and began her career as a professional organizer. Amy joined the professional organizing firm of Chaos To Order and quickly established a loyal client base through her ability to effectively teach organizing skills and implement solutions tailor-made for each client. Amy founded The Clutter Consultants in 2003 upon returning to Austin from Chicago.

  Friday, November 21
  Fashion Trends and Makeover Secrets
  Special Guest: Trudi Bonomi

  Trudi's dynamic approach to positive transformations and her passion for helping others, makes her an exceptional and effective influence for living a happy, successful life. 

  As the founder of Life Makeovers, Trudi's mission is to teach people how to live their best lives.  She specializes in combining outer image transformations and self-image improvements in order to achieve success and fulfillment in all areas of life.  Her work serves to heighten inner confidence and enhance outer image. In addition to life coaching and image consulting, Trudi is a professional makeup artist and clothing designer.  She has worked with many clients ranging from top executives, business leaders, to full-time moms, and major pageant contestants.

• From November 23, 2008 to November 29, 2008

  Join us for a fun-filled Thanksgiving week!

  From the spectacular fall scenery of Texas Hill Country to a Thanksgiving dinner with all of the trimmings, Lake Austin Spa Resort gives you plenty of reasons to give thanks this November. A cornucopia of daily activities throughout the week will inspire and entertain guests of all ages.

  Monday, November 24
  80'S at 8: Cardio and Sculpt
  Yoga for Perpetual Youth
  Cookie Decorating with Heather Malkani
  Crafts: Create a Gratitude Bracelet

  Cookie Decorating with Guest Chef: Heather Malkani
  Heather worked for All In One Bake Shop, Austin Texas as their Pastry Chef where she was noted for her many accomplishments relating to Wedding Cakes, Sculptured/3D Cakes, Birthday and Corporate Cakes. She is the first Pastry Chef in Austin that had created the concept of Cupcake Cakes. Most recently Heather has designed cakes for the Austin Film Society, The Austin Chronicle, The Austin American Statesman, and KVUE.

  Tuesday, November 25
  Salsa Dance
  Body Pump
  Watercolor Workshop with Sue Kemp
  Yoga: Release, Relax and Reflect
  Secrets to Good Sleep with Terry Shaw

  Watercolor Basics with Guest Artist: Sue Kemp
  Sue Kemp's art has a lyrical quality that beckons the viewer to come into her world of vibrant color and expressive painting.  Sue is a faculty member of the Austin Museum of Art School and a signature member of Texas Watercolor Society (Purple Sage Honor Society) and Southwestern Watercolor Society.  She is also a member of Waterloo Watercolor Group (past president), Capitol Art Society, Third Coast Artists and Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI).

  Wednesday, November 26
  Meditative Walk with Yoga
  Mind & Body Balance with Ayurveda
  Live Music with Sara Hickman
  The Magic of an Attitude with Gratitude with Billy Riggs
  Holiday Movie 

  Live Music with Special Guest Musician: Sara Hickman
  Sara was raised in Houston, Texas, and launched her professional career at age 14 at a Houston Oilers party with just her guitar and voice. Sara has twice been a guest of NBC's Tonight Show, hosted her own VH-1 special, and produced an independent video, Joy, which won first place in the USA Film Festival.

  Not only is Sara musically and artistically gifted, she has a heart of gold. She has been awarded the prestigious Humana WOMEN HELPING WOMEN award for her generous time and contributions to such organizations as Safe Place, Habitat for Humanity, and House the Homeless.

  The Magic of an Attitude for Gratitude with Special Guest Illusionist: Billy Riggs
  Billy has been called "The Dr. Phil of Magic," and is America's source for all things attitude!  Through television, radio, books, videos, his helpful website (billyriggs.com) and live keynote speeches, Billy has used an unusual blend of comedy, music, magic, and motivation to spread his positive attitude to more than a million people on five continents. In 2002, he was presented the highest earned award of the National Speakers Association: the Certified Speaking Professional.

  Thursday, November 27
  Thanksgiving Day Activities
  Turkey Trot or Walk
  Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
  Burn Your Lunch: 500 Calories Cardio and Sculpt
  Nia Dance of Gratitude
  Fruit and Cheese Platter
  Thanksgiving Dinner
  Specialty Coffee and Dessert Bar
  Water Blast!
  Boat Cruise and Nature Views
  Football Fever: Dallas Cowboys vs. Seattle Seahawks
  Fireside Fun
  Snack and Sandwich Supper
  Football Fever: University of Texas vs. Texas A&M

  Nia Magical Dance of Gratitude with Special Guest Nia Instructor: Julie Wylie
  In 2003 Julie took her first Nia class as a way to relieve stress.  Discovering the practice of Nia changed her life! Julia now pursues a life long dream of sharing the "Joy of Movement" with others bringing to her classes deep enthusiasm and intimacy, creating a comfortable, safe space for individuals to find physical, mental and emotional health and healing through movement. 

  Friday, November 28
  Walk it Off!
  Burn 300 Calories: Cycle
  Lunch and Learn Nutrition with Terry Shaw
  Hip Hop Dance
  Yoga: Relax and Restore 

  Live Music with Special Guest Musician: Jean Synodinos
  A fearless and exuberant performing songwriter, Jean Synodinos has a voice that has been hailed as a veritable force of nature. Dynamic and powerful, it's capable of changing from an insinuating whisper to a full-throated belt. Critics have called it "big-league," "blues smoky and rich" and "show-stopping".  Her solo guitar work is formidable, playing with a broad palette of styles to communicate the distinctive message of each song.  

  Star Gazing with Michael Brewster
  Join Michael Brewster deep in the heart of Texas for an educational journey of the stars. The universe is a place that is vast beyond imagining, Michael will help you understand a little more about the vastness in this informational program.

  Saturday, November 29
  Zumba: Latin Inspired Cardio
  Beamfit
  Breath and Meditation
  Sangria and Salsa Tasting
  The Magic of Music with Sapphire and Jeremy Bell
  Yoga for a Good Night's Sleep