Get Fit this year at Strength Within Pilates

It feels great to get a workout done first thing in the morning. Here is the Strength Within Pilates Studio on Front Street in Novato. This is the best place to do Pilates! The instructors are knowledgeable and classes are available for all levels at all different times of the day. The owner, Laura Molina is a great person and is always in a cheerful mood - even at 6:00 am! She is happy to make you work hard with proper form. Pilates is about strengthening your core. The exercises help me improve my posture which I really need because I spend a lot of time working at a desk. I've also used the small workout studio that is next door called Strength Within Fitness. It is convenient and small but never crowded. There are machines, weights, and balance equipment. Some clients work out here with personal trainers. Laura can help you get set up. Everyone is very friendly. Another great thing about the place is the additional services and classes. For example, I attended a class about hormone therapy presented by Dr Lisa Miller, ND. I highly recommend the Nutrition Series by Megan Valente a certified C.H.E.K practitioner. I have learned so much combined with skilled exercises I am starting to look more fit. I feel great! Clients come to this studio from all directions in Marin. I can see why. Tell Laura Kerry sent you!

Lucky Supermarket has Artisan Roasted Garlic Bread

The Roasted Garlic Sourdough bread at Lucky's in Novato is awesome! There are delicious roasted cloves of garlic baked right in. They bake it fresh everyday. We feel lucky when we find because we typically shop late and they sell out of this tasty loaf. Here's a tip: Call the bakers in the morning. Lucky is located at 1761 Grant Ave. Phone: (415) 897-4891.

You can find it in the bakery section. When you call ahead the bakers will put it on hold for you. It's a great way to make sure you can get some of this amazing bread. I hope you get a chance to try some.

Rip City Rider Harley Davidson Drawing Today in Petaluma

It's the 5th birthday anniversary of the Chilly Billy Memorial and the Rip City Riders honor their comrade by raising money for a local charity in Marin and Sonoma counties. This year the fundraiser is for Hospice by the Bay. The raffle prize is a 2010 Harley Davidson Street Glide- wow! I've seen the poster displayed at many of our Novato businesses.

My husband, Mark, just rode off to get to the event. He is working security today at the Petaluma Fairgrounds where the Poker Run finishes. The event will be great... and the biggest ever for the Rip City Riders! There is food, BBQ and drinks, car show, bike show, the drawing and live music. Miles Schon Band is one of the highlights. Their are a lot of cool vendors too! It's all for a worthy cause, the Hospice by the Bay, to help with the work they do in our community. Good luck winning the Harley!

Birthday Dinner at the Hilltop 1892 Restaurant

We tried the newly re-opened Hilltop 1892 for Mark's birthday dinner. After hearing some mixed reviews we were open for a nice dining experience. We totally enjoyed it. The food was nice, service was excellent, the view is spectacular and the atmosphere was enjoyable.
Dinner for 4 with 2 drinks, and 3 desserts was around $105 with tax. We thought it was reasonable. Garlic chicken got rave reviews. Chocolate Mousse Cake was decadent and delicious. We didn't mind the noise level because we were celebrating a birthday. There is also a banquet room that is a bit more quiet if you need it. While it seemed the vegetarian options were limited, we found that our server had ideas and the kitchen was willing to prepare other vegetarian entrees. I would recommend talking to the very friendly wait staff. We will go back for lunch because the patio seating looks really wonderful with the view and everything.

Welcome to Blog Novato

I decided to start Blog Novato CA this year. It's the 50th birthday of Novato, California and my family has lived here for almost 17 years.

I live, work, and shop here.

I will share my favorite stores, places to get out and enjoy and let you know about current events. I love hiking, walking our dog, and playing at the beaches in West Marin.

I'm also looking for other bloggers to post here. All I ask is that your stories must be about Novato and our local folks. It would be ideal if you post once a week but even once a month would be fine. Please contact me if you are interested Kerry Boozenny (415) 328-3716.

I work out of my home office here in Novato. Every month I teach eBay classes on Saturdays. I have 2 daughters attending Novato High School and Hill Middle School.
We are active in our local girl scouts. Note: Cookie sales start in February.

My husband is Mark Boozenny, he has a hardwood floor company, Boozenny Bros. Hardwood Floors. He eats many of his meals at Marvin's on Grant Ave. He is in the Rip City Riders motorcycle club. They are the good guys. Each year they give back to the community in so many ways and I'll share some of that with you too.

Please check back and thanks for visiting!