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Go Legs Cycle Studio closing; free spin classes in October

September 28th, 2009 by Gladys

Go Legs Cycle Studio in the Magnolia Village has announced that it will close at the end of this month.  Owner Karen Moyer says she plans to close the cycling studio that has been open since 2006.  Prior to shutting down for good on November 1, Moyer says the studio will offer free spinning classes during the month of October for every class each day. 

Moyer sent this note to members of the Go Legs Cycle Studio and posted it on the Go Legs website:  

It is with deep regret I am writing to inform you that after three plus years, Go Legs Cycle Studio will be closing November 1st, 2009.  Due to a combination of the economy, loosing members to a “better deal” at local health clubs, and a difficult location for the business, I cannot keep Go Legs open in Magnolia.  With much effort to try to stay open, this decision has been very difficult and emotional for me. However, from a business point it makes the most sense to close as much as I would love to stay open.  

I am SO thankful to my amazing, loyal staff through the years. SO proud of each of you! Many of you were clients turned into fantastic instructors! SO remarkable! I encourage you to follow them wherever they go to teach!  Alisa will be in touch regarding any refunds.

Moyer says she plans to open another Go Legs in the Seattle area in the future at a different location. She also has a new cycle studio opening in the Sarasota, Florida area in December.  Moyer and her family live in Florida during the school year while her sons attend a baseball academy.  They recently put their home in Magnolia up for sale.  Karen Moyer continues to run the Moyer Foundation with offices in Magnolia.

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Moyer Foundation looking for volunteers

April 9th, 2009 by Gladys

Magnolia’s own Moyer Foundation is holding a meet and greet on Monday April 20th at 6p.m. for new volunteers. The event will be held at the Moyer Foundation offices in The Village.  For directions click here.

The foundation is always looking for volunteers and interns who want to do office work, special events, run errands, serve on committees and more.  For more info or to rsvp, please email Jen at info@moyerfoundation.org.   

The Moyer Foundation was established by 2008 World Series-winning All-Star Pitcher Jamie Moyer and his wife Karen in 2000. Since its inception, The Foundation has raised over $16 million to support over 170 non-profit organizations that help children in severe distress. 

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Moyers leaving Magnolia for school year

September 14th, 2008 by Gladys

The Moyer family will be living in Florida, not Magnolia, for the school year from now on but they say the work of the Magnolia based Moyer Foundation will continue year round.

In a Seattle Times article, Karen Moyer says that the couple’s oldest sons will be attending a baseball academy in Florida and the family has purchased a home nearby.  They are not selling their Magnolia home and will still live there in the summer.

The Moyer Foundation was established by Jamie Moyer, Major League All-Star Pitcher, and Karen in 2000. Since its inception, The Moyer Foundation has raised over $15 million to support over 150 non-profit organizations that help children in severe distress 

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