$22.50 members, $30 to public. A fun Caribbean dance fitness party! Join for an electrifying celebration of Carnival and resilient movement.What is it?Think of a fun Caribbean dance fitness party! Join us for an electrifying celebration of Caribbean Carnival and resilient movement! Groove to the latest Soca beats and discover the cultural essence of Soca. No equipment needed, just your energy and enthusiasm! Led by the energetic Fabienne Beard-Wright, a true hype master from The Bronx with a passion for cultural dance styles. Get ready to dance, connect, and soar with Power Soca!Class-pass is not valid for this class.What to expect:This class highlights the celebration of Caribbean Carnival and resilience movement. Participants are led through a series of moves beginning with a physical warm up, leading into a carnival dance routine, and ending with a cypher similar to that of "being on the road to carnival." All are encouraged to bring a rag or flag representing one of the Caribbean nations (flags will also be provided). Get ready to learn about the rich culture of Soca, how Soca music and dance encompasses resilient movement, and how resilient movement can help us heal and connect socially and emotionally.What is Soca?Soca is […]

$25 members, $35 to public. Delve into the art of building a newsletter that speaks to both personal and professional ambitions.In this exploration into email marketing with HudCo member and marketing pro Lisa Robinson of Gold Strand Strategies, we delve into the art of building a newsletter that speaks to both personal and professional ambitions. With a focus on crafting a bespoke email strategy, this session invites you to consider how your communication can align with your brand’s essence, while engaging your audience with intention and care. We will also guide you through the delicate process of cultivating a discerning distribution list—one that fosters lasting connections. • Intro to newsletters for building your personal and/or business brand• Crafting an email strategy that works for you• Building your distribution list —Lisa Robinson is the founder of Gold Strand Strategies, a modern growth consultancy helping businesses charm new audiences. She has over a decade of experience leading email, social, and brand marketing strategy for digital publishers including POPSUGAR and Refinery29.

Open to all. Join Sara (of Picture Book) and Stephanie to discuss our next book club pick, Long Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner.Our next book club pick is Long Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner, an exhilarating novel about one American family, the dark moment that shatters their suburban paradise, and the wild legacy of trauma and inheritance, from the New York Times bestselling author of Fleishman Is in Trouble. "A big, juicy, wickedly funny social satire . . . probably the funniest book ever about generational family trauma."-Oprah DailyJoin Sara of Picture Book, and friend-of-the-bookstore Stephanie for a casual discussion on Wednesday November 13th at 8pm at HudCo. Book Club is free and open to all, just please RSVP so I know how much cheese to bring.The book is available to pick up in person at the shop Monday-Friday 9-5, on our website, and as an audiobook read by the author and Edoardo Ballerini