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Welcome to Pelican Realty. The Mississippi Gulf Coast is steadily recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. The amazing spirit and determination of our residents is evident. We can now begin offering quality accomodations, great restaurants, shopping and much more. Come visit and enjoy the many reasons we are committed to our community. 

UPCOMING EVENTS - JUNE, 2009

May 22 2009 Gallery Opening & Classes at the Mary C!

Intro to Digital Photography for Kids! Ages 4-6 Session I June 21-23 Session II July 28-30 10:00am-11:30 Ages 7-12 Session I June 21-23 Session II July 28-30 1:00pm - 3:00pm Register online here.   Beginning Guitar for Adults Next Session begins May 26! Personalized instruction  with Katherine McMahon.  Tuesdays 5:00 - 6:00pm.  Call 818-2878 or register online here.

MAY 30, 2009  Gallery Opening Saturday Night! Dusti Bonge opening reception 6:00pm - 8:00pm in the Duckett Gallery  "...And There is Dancing in the Sun" is an exhibit of the paintings of nationally renowned artist Dusti Bongé.  Dusti Bonge was Mississippi's first abstract painter and the only member of the Abstract Expressionist movement. She exhibited her work at the prestigious Betty Parson's Gallery in New York City from 1958 until 1972, as well as many other galleries and museums around the country. Her work is today cared for by the Dusti Bonge Foundation, Inc.     Discover Bellydance! Session 101 with Alyssa is designed for the student who has little or no experience with bellydance. This session will include instruction on correct posture and a breakdown of many bellydance movements. Every first-time student receives a free personalized bellydance journal to keep all notes and weekly handouts. Topics include a history of bellydance, Arabic words heard in popular songs, famous bellydancers, and more. You will also learn a short choreography to a popular Middle Eastern song and be bellydancing right away. To learn more about Alyssa, click here.  Classes are scheduled for June 18, 25 and July 2, 9, 16, 23. The cost is $79 and you must be 18 years or older to register.     Fine Arts Camps Art Keeps Kids Cool in the Summer! In the morning, the focus will be on design elements: line, shape, texture, space, value, color and other principles. Instructor Hanneke Gast will help young artists develop an understanding of techniques and instill the wonder of painting and seeing as and artist. In the afternoon, instructor Suzanne Weidie will lead workshops in clay and other art media giving children an entire day of creative fun! Register for the morning session, the afternoon session, or both! Session I begins June 2.  Call 818-2878 for more summer dates. Morning sessions are 9:30am to 11:45am.  Afternoon sessions are 12:30pm to 2:45pm.  Plan to stay all day?  Please bring a lunch!    See you at ...

	Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA 228.875.5050       www.msgulfcoast-ymca.org We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities
May 22, 2009	For Immediate Release
CONTACT: Nancy W. Harris Director of Marketing Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA 1810 Government Street Ocean Springs, MS  39564 Phone: (228) 875-5050, x 25 Fax: (228) 875-3719 www.msgulfcoast-ymca.org Email: marketing@msgulfcoast-ymca.org	YMCA Announces New Children’s Fitness Program   Ocean Springs, MS – The Blossman Family YMCA is adding a new program to encourage children to have a healthy lifestyle.  The CHEC class – “Children’s Health and Exercise Class” – is a four-week program for children 7-12 years of age, focusing on the benefits of regular exercise and healthy habits. Developed by YMCA Wellness Director Joey Conwill, M.S. Exercise Physiology, and Perry Smith, YMCA Personal Trainer and B.S. Exercise Physiology, the program will feature structured exercise training, healthy eating tips, exercise field trips and family activity fun nights. “Through this program, we want to give your child the tools necessary to have a better quality of life and to set realistic healthy lifestyle goals,” said Conwill. “And they’ll have fun while they learn.” Registration is now underway; with the class set to start  June 1st. Cost for the program is $65.00 for YMCA members and $85.00 for program participants. Financial assistance is available. Sign up today at the Blossman Family YMCA at 1810 Government Street in Ocean Springs, or register online at www.msgulfcoast-ymca.org. For information on this class and other healthy offerings at the Blossman Family YMCA, call 228-875-5050.      The Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The mission of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Blossman YMCA is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCAs serve 20.1 million people, including 9.7 million children, through a broad range of programs. YMCAs are for people of all faiths, races, ages, incomes and abilities. Financial assistance is available.

Saturdays in June - Ocean Springs Fresh Market

At the depot in downtown Ocean Springs.  Fresh produce, live music and baked goodies.