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Junior Marie Doyle pummels a practice pad braced by senior Caitlin Cushing after her Women’s Studies self defense class
Nov. 17 in Room 77 of the Rec Center.
Gifts of
flight and fighl
BY ASHLEY GRIFFIN
SUPPLEMENT FREELANCE EDITOR
One hundred dollars can buy a shirt and sweater,
and for the thrifty shopper, a pair of pants to
complete the ensemble. Or, for a new twist on
traditional Christmas gifts, the creative shopper can
take that $100 and purchase a
lasting memory.
Traditional holiday gifts, such
as clothing, books and bon-bons,
might not fit the more adven
turesome folks as much as a sky
diving excursion or a self-de
fense workshop.
Eugene Skydivers, located at
Hobby Field in Creswell, offers
students the lowest-priced tan
dem jump anywhere, according to
owner Urban Moore.
The $100 special teaches sky
diving basics, from learning how
to get out of the plane to discov
ering how to land the canopy.
After learning these skills, divers can choose
a basic dive or opt for a higher altitude. All
jumps are tandem with an instructor.
Moore, who has worked in skydiving for
17 years, said it is a surprising experience for
all customers.
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Skydiving lessons and women's
self-defense classes provide creative
■ and memorable options for holiday gifts
t
“Pretty much everyone is all smiles,” he said. “It’s total
ly unlike what they think it is going to be like ... there’s
nothing else out there like it.”
For the gift giver, this is a quick and easy purchase. Eu
gene Skydiver’s customers can buy gift certificates over
the phone with a credit card, by mailing a check or drop
strates the giver’s care for her,”
she said. “Self-defense provides women
with skills to avoid and deal with potential
assault.”
Classes teach participants how to identify
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ping by the shop. Divers can also
choose to have the experience
video-taped to provide a truly
lasting memory.
Another gift idea, exclusively
for women, is purchasing a
space in a self-defense work
shop.
Nadia Telsey, the University’s
self-defense instructor, has
taught self-defense for more than
30 years and said it is a great gift
for every woman.
“I think it’s an excellent gift
because she will have it for the
rest of her life and it demon
MORE NONTRADITIONAL GIFT IDEAS
Cooking class: Find a chef to teach a culinary lesson in your
home or attend a class at a local college or cooking school. If
those options aren't available, teach someone your own
specialty and create a meal out of it.
Day trip: Give a day trip complete with meals, transportation
and activities already planned. Some great local day trips are
to soak at Cougar Hot Springs, wander along the beach in
Florence or Newport or play in the snow in the mountains at
Hoodoo or Mt. Hood.
Private lessons: Give someone a lesson in your area of expertise,
whether it be something active such as rock climbing or
something art-oriented such as photography. Provide the materi
als and lesson and perhaps a meal afterward to top off the gift.
CHECK OUT MORE
Eugene Skydivers
(541)895-3029
www.eugeneskydivers.com
Breaking Free
(541) 343-5513
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