Kalamazoo Valley Walkers
Various dates and times
(269) 668-6441
www.kvwalkers.org
Kalamazoo Dance
Most months, 7 - 10:30 pm
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts & other
(269) 998-7446
www.KalamazooDance.org
Ongoing programs, every week!
Saturdays & Sundays.
September to December 2008
Mothers Trust Ashram
6674 122nd Ave, Fennville, MI 49408
www.motherstrust.org/programsnew.htm
(616) 293-6884
Various programs by practioners of many faiths and traditions weekly. See our web page for details about events! Presenters talk about how they practice there faiths and beliefs - all in an atmosphere of interfaith understanding. Mothers Trust has a large public building, meals after programs, trails to walk and an ancient forest (12000 years old) to see! Plans underway for an intentional community on land near the ashram. Mothers Trust is well known for its wonderful atmosphere. Come see and feel the power of peace! fee: Free
Yoga
Tuesdays, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Kalamazoo Center for the Healing Arts
6350 West KL Avenue
(269)373-1000
www.kcha.com
Certified yoga instructor, Gina Greene, brings to her classes an emphasis on wave-like spinal movements, fluid connection between poses, creative visuals, and subtle movements within each pose, all of which encourage the body/mind to be engaged and present. This is an on-going class that is easy to join. fee: $12 for drop-ins or $60 for 6 weeks
Percussion Circle - Sound & Silence
Celebrating 2009
Monthly, 3rd Wednesday, 6:00 -8:00 p.m.
Holistic Health Center
(269) 963-0932
181 North Ave., Battle Creek, MI 49017
Each evening will offer both jam sessions and some meditative sound experiences. A variety of percussion instruments will be provided, but you may bring your own as well. Enjoy exploring rhythm facilitation, story and game creation, with emphasis on community sound making. All ages welcome! fee: $5.00/evening, Drop- In
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screenings
Monthly, on the 2nd Friday each month.
Advanced Vascular Surgery
1815 Henson Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 492-6512
Did you know vascular disease kills and cripples countless Americans each year? In fact, stroke due to carotid artery disease is the #1 cause of disability in the country, and the 3rd leading cause of death. And that’s just the beginning of the sobering statistics. That’s why Advanced Vascular Surgery is offering free screenings to men and women over 55, who also have a history of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, or diabetes. For more information, or to schedule your free screening...Call Advanced Vascular Surgery at 269-492-6512. Free, reservations required.
On-going Mystic Study Group
Thursdays from 6pm to 8pm
The Landmark House, Upper Level,
3217 Greenleaf Blvd., Kalamazoo
(269) 377-1304
www.robinwhitaker.com
This is a sacred community for esoteric explorations. We will ask questions, explore the answers and gain insight from a variety of sources to include our dreams, our unconscious, our past lives, the Akashic Records (higher self), the spiritual supporters and our sacred center. We will utilize a process that will harness the power of our intuition and the wisdom of various traditions in order to translate the signs, symbols, and messages as practically as possible within the context of our lives so that we may gain insight into life's great meaning and significance. Together, we will grow our spiritual knowledge and intuitive understanding within a safe and sacred community. fee: $20
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Four Seasons Photography Contest
Jan 1, 2009-Dec 31, 2009
location: All Portage Parks
(269) 321-1970
http://portagemi.gov/living/parks_photo_contest.asp
The City of Portage Parks Board is sponsoring this exciting contest. Prizes will be awarded to the best photographs for each season and for each age category. The deadline for entries is 1/10/10. The winning photographs will be on display and used in various formats to honor the winners and promote use of the Portage Parks. For more information please download the contest submittal form found on our web site. Good luck!
Enhance Wellness
269-329-4551
fee: donations
Enhance Wellness is a comprehensive health promotion program designed to assit older adults 55+ with making healthy changes in your life – from losing weight to improving your social life, to adjusting to retirement or controlling your diabetes. You will meet one-on-one with Debbie Griffioen, R.N. or Wellness Counselor, Bobbe Taber. You decide on a course of action, set your own goal and are in control. Get started today! Simply call the Wellness office at 329-4551 and make an appointment.
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screenings
Monthly
1815 Henson Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 492-6512
Did you know vascular disease kills and cripples countless Americans each year? In fact, stroke due to carotid artery disease is the #1 cause of disability in the country, and the 3rd leading cause of death. And that’s just the beginning of the sobering statistics. That’s why Advanced Vascular Surgery is offering free screenings to men and women over 55, who also have a history of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, or diabetes. For more information, or to schedule your free screening...Call Advanced Vascular Surgery at 269-492-6512.
Ongoing Hatha Yoga Classes
• Gentle Yoga; Tuesdays & Fridays, 10:30-11:45 AM
• Relax After Work; Tuesdays, 5:30-7:00 PM.
• Mixed Levels Yoga; Saturdays, 9-10:15 AM
Holistic Health Center
181 North Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 963-0932
This teaching style places emphasis on gentle supported alignment, and utilizes the breath with movement. The basic yoga poses introduced are:
* Breathing awareness and deep relaxation for energy and renewal
* Seated poses for a healthy back, poise, and reflection
* Forward bends for calming and nurturing the mind and body
* Standing poses for flexibility, strength, and stamina
* Inverted poses for circulation and stress reduction
These poses are introduced in a gradual and progressive manner. Props utilized are belts, blankets, mats, chairs, massage tables, walls, virtually any stable surface such that students of every physical ability can have access to practice. Becky is interested in assisting the student to develop what she considers to be the application of poses to work, home, and other environments. Becky has been a yoga practitioner for over 35 years and a teacher for 15 years. She is a current member of the Michigan Yoga Association. fee: All Classes Drop-In, $5.00
Ongoing Sitting Meditation: Sound & Silence
Weekly, Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-8:55
Holistic Health Center
181 North Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 963-0932
Meditation time will be divided into four 10-15 minute intervals of silence. inter-spaced with short contemplative reading, vocal or instrumental sound. Participants may change sitting position if needed, yoga props & chairs available. fee: Offering of $5.00, which is dontated to local at Risk Populations
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