Jana Martin, left holding bell, and Loti Gest, right, teach a weekly “Laughter Yoga” class meant to lift spirits.

What: Ben’s Bells promote kindness and community involvement. Each week a person who makes Tucson better is “belled.”

Last week’s recipients: Jana Martin and Loti Gest.

Nominated by: Nancy Ellen Kayhart

Why: Loti and Jana began offering weekly “Laughter Yoga” classes more than 6 years ago. The class has never been cancelled, even during holidays, writes Kayhart. “It is always there for those of us who feel a need to lighten our life’s load with laughter,” she wrote in her nomination letter. Kayhart said the techniques she has learned from the class has helped her cope with issues in her life. The class is “entertaining, light and free,” she wrote, and that Martin and Gest deserve bells for donating there time week after week.

More info and to nominate someone: Go to bensbells.org/BellingForm to submit a name. Go to bensbells.org or call 622-1379 for more information.


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