Within the past week life has changed drastically for everyone throughout the county; really throughout the country! With all that's going on in the world right now the thing that has impressed me the most, is the creative efforts our small local businesses have made to continue to do business and provide us with entertainment, activities, food, and even adult beverages. They are taking some huge hits with all that's going on but they have rolled with the punches; now it's up to us to help support them and their efforts to stand strong with the social distancing suggestions.
This article includes businesses through Gloucester County that are providing you with a virtual service or activity. If you are looking for physical products or services check out this article!
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*PLEASE NOTE: THIS ARTICLE MAY BE UPDATED DAILY AS I RECIEVE INFO REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF THESE SERVICES. ALSO, BE SURE TO CONTACT THE BUSINESSES YOURSELF TO MAKE SURE NO CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE DUE TO THE CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES.
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-F45 Training Crosskeys – Sicklerville
- Offering online, in-home training videos with memberships
- Now offering in person work outs outside on Saturdays - Membership not required but must register ahead of time - Follow on Facebook and/or Instagram to stay up to date on availability
- "We are not just a gym, we are a way of life, unlimited consultation and support. F45 has a nutritional meal plan, one that is sustainable, no fade diets, no living off of shakes. Our meal plan offers nutrition that we need to sustain a healthy lifestyle. You will receive a recipe library, a weekly menu with a printable grocery list for that week, and for those that have busy schedules we offer F45 meals prepared fresh, delivered right to your door prepared by Trifecta System one of the leaders in nutritional meals."
-Ananda Yoga + Wellness - Wenonah
- Offering Classes via Zoom.
-BonBon Parties and Events - Pitman/Sicklerville
- Offering Virtual Zoom Character Visits and Drive-by Character Visits
- 45 Mascots to Choose From
- Princesses
- Superheroes
-Core And Soul Fitness - Swedesboro
- Offering free Facebook Live Workouts plus additional zoom workouts & now in person outdoor sessions
- Times vary for the Facebook Live Videos so follow the page for the most up to date info
- Mondays at 7:00pm is a set class of Facebook for all to join
- Owner Bernadette wants to make sure everyone following along does so safely so she prefers that everyone reaches out to her so she's aware of any current injuries and current workout status of all participants so she can offer modifications when needed.
- Creative Pitman – Pitman
- Offering free concerts via Facebook nightly at 7:30pm
- “The concerts are free! You just have to hop onto the Creative Pitman Facebook page and we will share it there or you can stream it live from the Radio Pitman event (which is also found on the Creative Pitman page on Facebook). Alaura Kitchen, our local ice cream hop, became a sponsor last night and we'll be randomly selecting 5 people who comment for a free ice cream scoop token each night as well!”
-F45 Training Crosskeys – Sicklerville
- Offering online, in-home training videos with memberships
- "We are not just a gym, we are a way of life, unlimited consultation and support. F45 has a nutritional meal plan, one that is sustainable, no fade diets, no living off of shakes. Our meal plan offers nutrition that we need to sustain a healthy lifestyle. You will receive a recipe library, a weekly menu with a printable grocery list for that week, and for those that have busy schedules we offer F45 meals prepared fresh, delivered right to your door prepared by Trifecta System one of the leaders in nutritional meals."
-FitnessYoga Studios - Mullica Hill
- Offering Virtual classes
- "Paid virtual classes. The schedule is still being worked out."
-Jazz Hands Dance Academy, LLC - Clarksboro
- Facebook group offering streaming classes plus fun activities for the kids
- “Anyone interested can message our Facebook page or email jazzhandsdanceacademy@gmail.com
It’s $60 per month and once they are registered, they will have access to our private Facebook page.
We are posting multiple dance classes, coloring sheets, games, contests, and activities every day and they will have access to all of them!
Suggested for ages 18 months through adults.
No equipment necessary, just a computer, iPad, or phone and a Facebook account for watching the classes!”
- “Anyone interested can message our Facebook page or email jazzhandsdanceacademy@gmail.com
-Kemp Soccer Development - Glassboro
- Facebook page offering training videos for all ages/skill levels
- “Most of the videos any age will be able to do. The video I posted today is for every age and level as it is the basics of the game. The video I will be posting tomorrow is beginner - intermediate. But all ages will be able to try it. Only equipment needed will be a few cones and balls nothing more as most families do not have more than that. Goal is to post every day at 8am.”
-Laughing Buddha Hot Yoga - West Deptford
- Free virtual yoga and fitness classes
- "Vinyasa, hiit, bikram, barre & more! Join us for our 7 day #ABCHALLENGE! The videos will be posted to mind body (accessible via your phone or computer) & will be FREE to all! If you have questions on how to access please email our studio! We WILL stay fit & sane through this quarantine, together!"
-Moozie’s Play Café - Sewell
- Offering video and pictures for crafts that can be done at home with your children on Facebook and Instagram. Also doing story time live on Facebook.
- "If your days are beginning to blend together like this....consider joining our structured week:).
Monday - Story Time @ 11
Tuesday - Music Classes 8:45, 9:45 & 10:45 am
Wednesday- Story Time @ 11
Thursday - Music Classes 8:45, 9:45 & 10:45 am
It definitely helps pass time for your little ones:)."
- "If your days are beginning to blend together like this....consider joining our structured week:).
-New Moon Hot Yoga – East Greenwich
- Offering streaming classes via their website
- “If they don’t have an account with us, they can create one on the schedule page of our website. All of the rates are available there. Instructions are attached! It’s best to follow us in Facebook or Instagram for updates.”
-Pass MORE DANCE Co - Swedesboro
- Offering virtual classes for their students with "Drop-in" options
- "Are goal is to keep people moving while also trying to keep some sort of normalcy. They can contact us by calling 856.975.0678. We do online/live classes Monday-Thursday: We have : hip hop & tap Monday & Tuesday : hip hop , pre ballet , combination for little kids which is ballet, jazz , tap A tap class for all ages And a tap class for adults Wednesday: tapping tots for little people , musical theater and jazz (all ages ) Thursday : ballet and contemporary. We can offer an unlimited pass for the week these videos stay up in our band app for 30 days"
-PE with Ms. E - West Deptford
- Fun Facebook page with videos and activities to keep your kids busy and active
- “Hi friends! My name is Nicole English and I am an elementary H/PE teacher. Check out this page for some fun ways to engage in some physical activities at home with your children, and feel free to join in on the fun! Thanks for visiting the page”
-Rainbow Gymnastics – Sewell
- Videos available via Facebook and YouTube
- “At this point we are creating videos that our students can follow from home. They are posted on our YouTube and FB Page. There is a video for preschoolers, school aged students and our advanced students. If we decide to do class streaming, there will be no cost.”
-Ramos Dog Training - Woodbury
- Offering virtual dog training consultations and virtual support for clients who pre-book training services.
- "I also post activities, tips, and hosting live Q&A’s on my Instagram and Facebook page."
- Seeds of Love Yoga – Pitman
- Videos available on website with suggested donation - *non-profit organization*
- “Our strategy so far, has been to record classes and then make them available on our website. seedsofloveyoga.org/online. We will have a variety of classes added every day or so. This idea is to offer it on other people’s schedule, not just ours. With the rapid changes in schedule and suggested restrictions we want people to be able to do what they can, when they can, so we have been doing closed recordings daily and then making them available on our site as well as on Vimeo (through Roku or other streaming devices). For now our online classes are open source, but we ask for a suggested donation of $8.”
-The Hip Hop Shop - Swedesboro
- Videos available via Facebook page & group
- “FREE ALL MARCH. Fitness classes for adults. If I'm closed April as well, we will have our kid’s fitness and dance classes on”
-The Little Gym of East Greenwich
- Virtual Classes on their Facebook page and YouTube
- "The Little Gym at Home virtual classes are here! Please enjoy our first locally produced classes for Parent/Child, Pre-K and Grade School."
-The Little Gym of Washington Township
- Free videos available via Facebook or YouTube
- "The age range of classes we teach are from 4 months old - 14 years old . They can view the videos on our Facebook page or our YouTube channel . And the cost is free ."
-Thomas + Main - Mullica Hill
- Virtual Happy Hour
- Get cozy and pour yourself a drink then join Thomas + Main owner, Colleen, on the Thomas + Main Instagram page for virtual happy hour!
-Tribe Hot Yoga
- Free virtual yoga and fitness classes
- "You can use this extra time stuck inside to quit on your previous hard work and goals. Or, use this extra time to enhance and grow. You have control over that. Practice with us everyday, virtually. We’ve got your back."
- Videos are posted in the "Tribe Hot Yogis" Facebook group
- Women Create Weekly – Mullica Hill
- Offering free art classes weekly with the option of paid membership
- “During this time of the virus, I have free art classes weekdays 11am EST on FB live on my Business page. Any and all ages can tune in to follow. I have paid classes aimed at adult women, $37/mo that people can sign up for at www.womencreateweekly.com/join I do have a number of women who take the class and then have the skills to do the same projects with their kids. The classes are held on Zoom, monthly projects with weekly face-to-face virtual instruction and feedback. It's a great new community that is really rewarding."
-Fit to Dance Studio – Mullica Hill
- Streaming videos are available to current student but may be opening more options for the general public in near future. To stay up to date with options like and follow their Facebook page.
-Guardian Traditional Martial Arts - Sewell
- Streaming videos are available to current student but may be opening more options for the general public in near future. To stay up to date with options like and follow their Facebook page.
DON'T SEE YOUR BUSINESS LISTED? DON'T WORRY I'M STILL WORKING ON IT, BUT PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME (TATUMFAIRLEY@MACARONIKID.COM) YOUR BUSINESS AND WHAT YOU'RE OFFERING DURING THESE TRYING TIMES TO GUARANTEE YOU GET ADDED!
I hope this lists helps the businesses throughout the county as well as the people just trying to survive their new social distancing lifestyle!
-Until next week,
Tatum
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