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North Street... CONTINUED FROM PAGE A:9 depending on the class, Journey Spa offers a $50- a-month one-year commit- ment for unlimited classes or $60 a month without a commitment, according to a recent advertisement. The exercises include Pilates reformer, yoga, spinning (bicycles), sculpt and tone, kick boxing, abs and arms and others. A menu of class- es fists prices, type of class an instructors that include Brigid, Julie, Lisa, Chrissey, Qiana, Cheryl, Vicki and more. While assorted fitness cen- ters offer similar classesas well, the difference isin the range of self-renewal options listed on another menu for clients who apparently do not have a problem meeting the monthly mortgage. For the man of means, there's a body scrub and sports massage for 1.5hours at $150, or a 3-hour body scrub, sports massage, scalp massageand grooming facial for $210, among less expensive services such as 50 minutesof intensive clean- ing for the back for $60. The industry standard gratuity, not included in the fee, is 15 to 20 percent. And for those who may think awrap is a roll-up sandwich or the conclusion of afilm segment, think again. Journey offers body therapies and wraps such as slimming body treatment for $75, long lasting deep hydrationfor $150, and an 80-minute ses- sion of Zone Minceur that targets "stubborn areas of cellulite"for $90, among other treatments. There are also special pack- ages for brides, groups and expectant mothers, tanning and mobile services.Infor- mation is available at www. journeystudioandspa.com BUMNwa CKltli 3. ALEX HOWELL PHOTO TAPASONTAP-The new Tapas Bar at Abbicci,complete with aview of the outdoors, is openfor business.The Yarmouthport restaurant held a grand re-opening thisweek to celebrate a$1.6 millionrenovation ofthe 1775buildingonRoute6A,whichincluded a new design for the dining area and the addition of a second-story function room. Chamber says: Get on board SHIP Citing the need to provide health insurance for the Cape 's 5,000 international workers here under employer-held H-2B visas, the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce is urg- ing businesses to join the Seasonal Health Insurance Program (SHIP) that provides the workers affordable health insurance that covers acci- dents, emergencies, or death. Employers can pick up the pre- mium cost, shareit withemployees, or encourage workers to sign up for their own coverage. The Chamber's program could cost as little as $1.30 per day for employees in 2007, according to Wendy Northcross, the Chamber's CEO.Detailsare available at www.e- capechamber.com or by calling Jane Nichols Bishop at 508-398-1997. Revving their coffers The annual Seaside LeMans For- mula One endurance kart race at Mashpee Commons raised $350,000 to be distributed to A Baby Center, Cape Cod Hunger Network, Champ Homes, Sight Loss Services,and the VNA Mobile Health Link. First Citizen's awards scholarships Barnstable High School graduate Rose Almonacid, who's attending Salve Regina University, received a $1,000 scholarship from First Citizens' Federal Credit Union. The company distributed $9,000 inaidto high school graduates in southeast- ern Massachusetts. *- ¦ . Look - no wires! Orleans continues its march to- ward the status of "unwired vil- lage." The Cape Cod TechnologyCouncil and Orleans Chamber of Commerce announced thismonth that the hub of the Lower Cape has recorded one thousand users of its free wireless broadband network. The pilot project is funded by a grant from the Massachusetts Tech- nology Collaborative. Next up: Unwired Villlage/ Falmouth. WE CAN raises big bucks WE CAN held its second annual Day of Women'sWords, Whimsy and Wisdom in August at the Chatham BarsInn,whenseveralnoted women authors discussed their work and ac- tor Julie Harrisreceived the Woman oftheYearAward.The sold-out event netted $38,000 for the Harwichport non-profit . Reception for new members The Falmouth Chamber of Com- merce hostsits quarterlyNew Mem- ber Reception this eveningfrom 5to 7 p.m. at Highfield Hall,56 Highfield Drive.Allnewmembers arewelcome at this networkingevent wherethere will be hors d'oeuvres, tours of the building and more. New board members Two new board members have joinedthe Cape Cod Child Develop- ment program: Barbara Gargiulo of Cotuit and Cynthia Polakovic of North Falmouth. Pierce-Cote welcomes Reefe Lisa Reefe hasjoined Pierce-Cote as an Account Executive. She was previously the Director of Market- ing and Public Relations for the Nantucket Island Chamberof Com- merce, s Thomasjoins Realty Executives Eric Thomas of Mashpee has joined Team Tom Dillon and other real estate professionals of Realty Executives in their Hyannis office. Funds for local non- profits Realty Executives has recently revamped its Charitable fund. Un- der the new structure a portion of all executives' commissions will be donated to local non-profit groups such as the SalvationArmy and the Cape Cod Art Association. Seminar on agency relationships The Cape Cod Insurance Agents Association holds a seminar/class Oct.17at the HolidayInn,Route 132 inHyannis,at 8:30a.m.whenVirginia Bates speaks on commercial lines errors, omissions claims and more. Class approved for six continuing ed credits and E&O credits. RSVP 508-888-2766. Magazine launches television program Cape Cod Life Publications has launched anew television program, Cape Cod Homes, seen on the New England Cable News station. The show airs through Oct. 7 and fea- tures homes for sale on the Cape and Islands. Insurance women to meet The Cape Cod Chapter ofthe Mas- sachusettsAssociation ofInsurance Womenmeets Oct. 10at 5:30p.m. at the Hyannis Golf Club, Route 132. State Senator Rob O'Leary is the guest speaker.Dinnerfollows.RSVP: 508-564-5188. Build your business Learn how to build working rela- tionships, get new marketing ideas, make new contacts and more Oct. 18 when the Cape Cod Hospital- ity Marketing Monthly Meeting is held at Heritage House Hotel, 259 Main St. in Hyannis beginning at 5:30 p.m. Panelists for the program include Rick Angelini, Rene Poyant and Cynthia Cole. Hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, dessert, raffle and more. Admission is $15 to $20. RSVP by Oct. 13: 508-775-7778 ext. 12. Seminar for business women The Community Bank is hosting a series of seminars to help women business owners connect with the experts and resources they need to help grow their businesses. Teri Cavanagh,consultanttoWorldBank, is the featured speaker at the Oct. 18 meeting at the Dan'l Webster Inn in Sandwich at 8 a.m. A panel of experts will discuss financing. For reservations, call 508-833-5111 by Oct. 10. Cape Cod Chamber to network on the Cove Celebrate fall Oct. 10 when mem- bers of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce meet for a networking event at the Orleans Inn on Route 6A, across from Stop & Shop. Food, prizes and more from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Admission is $5 to $10. RSVP: 508- 362-3225, ext. 528. Independence House gets a boost Rockland Trust is helping Inde- pendence House'sfood pantrywith a donation of $250 and a food drive. Non-perishable items are being collected at the bank's Hyannis branches at 442 Main St. and 375 Iyanough Road through Saturday. Administrative professionals to host tech workshop The Cape Cod Chapter of the International Association of Ad- ministrativeProfessionals ishosting a Microsoft Excel workshop Sept. 30 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The presentation by Gini Courter is held at the Holiday Inn, Route 132 in Hyannis. RSVP by calling 508- 862-4953. Time to think of giving Cape Cod Mall invites local chari- ties to sign up to participate in the annual Simon Evening of Giving, a privateshoppingand entertainment event at the mall to raise fund for local charities, being held Nov. 19. Call 508-771-0201. Artists' opportunity Can't sell/market yourwork?Don't fret. The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod isholding aone-day conference for artists and art organizations to learn the laws, grant writing, marketing tools and how to master your fears Nov.4 at Cape Cod Com- munity College in West Barnstable. Call 508-362-0066 or visit www.arts- founation.org. Talks in Hyannis Centerville Osterville Marstons Mills Business Network Interna- tionalholdsweeklymeetings,includ- ing a 10-minute talk, Thursdays at the Hyannis Golf Club, Route 132, at 7 a.m. Help for people over 55 who want to work The Mature Workers Program of Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands, Inc. has openings in its Bridge Back to Work Program for income-eligible people 55and older. Paid work experience and/or skills training opportunities are available in or near your community to help you obtain employment. Call Mary or Betty*at 508-394-4630 or 888-394- 4630 ext. 134 or 138. Lending a hand The USDA/Rural Development offers help with home repairs and rehabilitation projects for single- family homeowners with very low household incomes. Call 508-295- 5151, ext. 134. Web site for job seekers The U.S.Department ofLabor has aWeb site, www.careeronestop.org, which serves as a resource for job seekers andworkforce professionals alike.Thelocaloffice for employment and training assistance is Career Opportunities at 75 Perseverance Way in Hyannis. Call 508-771-JOBS or visit www.ciwib.org. Loans for people with disabilities Massachusetts residents with disabilities have access to reduced- interest loans for assistive technol- ogy and related services through the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission and Easter Seals Mas- sachusetts. Call 617-204-3851, ext. 3623, or 508-751-6431. AfmRATESRISE,YOU'RECOVERED. | P » RATESFALL,YOU'RECOVERED. -§mt mmz \f «W& m ffl M I FLEXLOCK" HOME EQUITY LINE OF Mp ^»- ^ M "It's the most flexible CREDITWITHFIXED ^ 0CK 0P ™N jB JLW in the neighborhood." 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