NEW! Kalamazoo Foods Market
Saturdays, beginning Nov 19th
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
1156 S Burdick St at Crosstown Parkway
www.kzoofoods.com

Kalamazoo - Borgess Medical Center
(Cafeteria-BMC Cout)
Every other Thursday at 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
269-226-5717

Kalamazoo Indoor Flea & Farmers Market
Tuesdays & Wednesday, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
October - April
Support your local farmers
Kalamazoo County Expo Center,
2900 Lake Street
269-383-8778

Yoga - Battle Creek MI
*Gentle Yoga
Tuesdays & Fridays, 10:30-11:45 AM
*Relax after work (New Day/Time)
Mondays, 6:00-7:00 PM.
*Mixed Levels Yoga
Saturdays, 9-10:15 AM
Holistic Health Center,
181 North Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49017
$5.00 per drop-in class session.269/963-0932
Drop in and explore peaceful stretching, Hatha yoga postures, breath work, relaxation and meditation. This a gentle, progressive practice for all levels of physical ability.

The Path of Love Book Group
Thursdays, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Beginning Oct 20, 2011 and continuing
Sambodh Vedantic Learning Center,
6363 N. 26th St Kalamazoo
269-327-3773
Spiritual process and discussion of the text Perfect Love; Imperfect Relationship by John Welwood. Donation only

Sitting Meditation
Saturdays, 8:00 -8:55 a.m.
Holistic Health Center
181 North Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49017
rporter50@comcast.net
269-963-0932
$5.00 donation.
Meditation will be divided into four 10-15 minute intervals of silence. interspersed with short contemplative reading, vocal or instrumental sound. Yoga props & chairs available.

Asylum Lake Ramble
Saturdays, 9 a.m.
Nature hikes on Kalamazoo westside with Kalamazoo Valley Walkers (KVW) - Free
More details at Meetup.com

Indoor Labyrinth Walk
December 1, 6 pm - 7:30 pm open walk
7:30 pm - 8 pm group walk
Parish Church of Christ the King,
6970 Texas Dr. Kalamazoo
www.parishchurch.org
(269) 388-2988
Free
A circular path for prayer & meditation open to people of all faith traditions. Special prayers offered for people with HIV/AIDS from 7:30 pm - 8 pm.

Run Through the Lights
December 2, 2011
Kalamazoo, MI
5k Fun Run
gazellesports.com

Love to Dance Family Concert
December 3, 2 p.m.
Wellspring Theater at the Epic Center
359 S. Kalamazoo Mall
www.wellspringdance.org
(269)342-4354
$10
45-minute concert full of lighthearted pieces. Immediately following, take off your shoes and join in. Everybody gets to dance! Arrive early- fun activities, refreshments.

Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)
December 3, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Plainwell Counseling Center
319 Park Street, Plainwell, MI 49080-1655
www.suerockenbach.byregion.net and www.plainwellcounselingcenter.com
(269) 685-9401 EX 20
Fee $95 if paid by Nov. 25, $115 if later
Learn to help yourself, family, friends, and/or clients to overcome fears, emotional issues, stress, cravings, pain, and more with this easy to learn method.

Winter Weed Hike
Saturday, December 3, 9 - 11 am
www.cedarcreekinstitute.org
Enjoy the beginning of winter on this exploration of the Institute's prairies and fields. Participants will learn how to identify plants that survive into winter.
Members: Free

Foundations of Ayurveda for Self Care
December 3-4, 2011 and January 7-8, 2012:
Saturdays & Sundays both weekends from 1:00m - 5:30 p.m.
6363 N. 24th Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49004
www.sambodh.us
425 + $50 Materials & Certification Fee
Foundational Course in Ayurveda for people who want to learn how to maintain their health naturally. Basis for Sambodh's year-long Certification program coming in 2012.

Painless Leg Vein Screening
December 6
Premier Vein Center
535 Gull Rd, Suite 200
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
269.388.6350
All Day appointments
Call or register online for the time that works best for you. Register online. If your legs ache or feel heavy, Schedule your FREE painless screening. We can tell right away if you may have vein disease.

Free "Healthy & Fit U" Presentations - Ladies Only!
Wed, December 7th
11:45AM - 12:45PM OR
6:30PM - 7:30PM
Focus On U Fitness,
545 N. Drake, Kalamazoo
www.FocusOnUFitness.com
(269) 532-1075
Ladies - learn the difference between "weight loss" and "fat loss", why conventional diets fail, and how to create your own program at this free class.

Integrative Breathwork
December 9, 7 pm - 9 pm
Octagon House
3180 E. Paris SE Grand Rapids
www.adamczassociates.com
(269) 388-2988
$30
A musical journey for insight, emotional healing, creativity & renewal. Can assist with grief/loss, job stress/burnout, trauma/abuse, depression & addictions. Pre-registration is needed.

Sunday Brunch and Program
December 11
Seating times: 11:30 am and 1 pm
Program time: 12:15 pm - 1 pm
www.cedarcreekinstitute.org
Pre-registration and payment are requiredMember Adults: $12; Children $5
Non-Member Adults: $14; Children $6 (Plus 6% sales tax. Children ages 4 - 10)
Sunday Brunch at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is a wonderful opportunity to sit back, relax, and enjoy wonderful cuisine. Program is Feeding Birds in the Winter

Artist Reception
Sunday, December 11, Noon - 2 pm
www.cedarcreekinstitute.org
You are invited to attend the opening of the Plein Air Artists of West Michigan (PAAWM) exhibit. A number of the pieces on exhibit were painted at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute in October 2011. Admission to the reception is free.

Path of Conscious Eating
Mondays: 12/12, 12/19, 1/9, 1/23
6:30-8:30 p.m
Center for Psychotherapy and Wellness
900 Peeler Street, Kalamazoo MI 49001
phone: 269-720-6336
www.cfpwellness.com
Cost: $125
A group for anyone who struggles with compulsive eating and being overweight wanting to explore a different approach. Each class will support our process of becoming conscious in our relationship with food and nurturing.

Healthy Living Starts
At the Grocery Store Tours
Wednesday, Dec. 14th ,
6:30PM-7:15PM or
Saturday, Dec. 17th,
11:00AM-11:45AM
Meet in Hardings' main entrance across from Focus On U Fitness (545 N. Drake). Visit FocusOnUFitness.com and sign up on the Free Tour tab or call (269) 532-1075.
FREE. Learn how to read & understand labels, put a rainbow in your refrigerator (and why you want too!) and more from a certified personal trainer.

Pet Aura Drawings
Dec 17, Holliday Special! Pet aura drawings with Jane Murray at Choices Unlimited Discover the energy and purpose of your favorite canine or feline friend. $5.00.
269-629-5507.

Buddhist Chant & Meditation Sessions
December 20, 7 - 8 p.m.
Sambodh Center for Human Excellence
6363 N. 24th St., Kalamazoo, MI
Donation of $5 per session is suggested.
2012 sessions TBA.

Fit-N-Fab U
Ladies Only Charity Challenge
Jan. 2012,
Open to all women in the Greater Kalamazoo area
Pre-register anytime before Saturday, Jan. 9th
Call (269) 532-1075 or visit FitNFabU.VipRespond.com for details / pre-registration.
Only $20 ($10 to local charity & $10 to the prize pool you could win!) Includes pre/post assessments, "Healthy Habits, Healthy U" guide, Total Body Workout and more. (No cost to pre-register, $20 is collected at initial assessment).