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Putting mindfulness into practice BY CATHY MOLITORIS
here’s no doubt the world is full of conflict and stress, but Kim Wilder is working to bring inner peace, one person at a time. Wilder is hosting new programs at Donegal Substance Abuse Alliance (DSAA) that focus on mindfulness. Family Yoga and Mindfulness is a drop-in program for children ages 3 to 5 and their families. It is held on Thursdays from 9 to 10 a.m. at DSAA, 78 E. Main St., Mount Joy. The class includes breathing techniques, poses, games, mindfulness practice and songs. A program for teenage girls is offered on Mondays from 4 to 5 p.m. Participants must be referred by a therapist, school or organization for the program, which focuses on mindfulness and yoga. “In the world we live in, everything is moving so fast,” Wilder said. “We need to be able to pause and create some space to slow down. Mindfulness gives us the gift of presence, to really be able to experience life in this moment.” She noted that the motivation for starting the program for teen girls came from her vast experience as a yoga instructor and her training as a yoga therapist. “I wanted to create a space for teen girls to be comfortable being vulnerable,” she said. “We use mindfulness and yoga to build self-esteem and compassion and to navigate through the challenges of what it’s like to be a teenage girl in the world today. We use some of these skills to reduce anxiety, self-regulate and be more present.” At the family yoga class, Wilder focuses on helping both parents and children become more mindful. “I teach them how to integrate mindfulness into their home life,” she stated. Wilder, who also leads private classes focused on yoga and the
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Homes for the holidays BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Get in the holiday spirit, pick up some decorating inspiration and take a peek inside Marietta homes during the Marietta Candlelight Tour. The event will take place on Sunday, Dec. 3, from 11 a.m to 7 p.m. Eight private homes and various historic buildings will be featured on the tour.
“The homes are all varied in style again this year,” said Jason Spickler, co-chair of the tour committee. “Many of the homes have been on our tour in the past, but with new owners, guests can expect to see new decorating styles and renovations to some of the houses that they may have seen in past years.” Homes on the tour include 574 W. Market St., a house built See Homes pg 2
The home at 276 W. Market St. is one of the sites featured on the Marietta Candlelight Tour.
Kim Wilder with Blaze, her canine yoga companion
12 Steps for men and women in recovery, has been teaching mindfulness in schools for more than a decade. She noted that her programs are welcoming to everyone, no matter a person’s experience or background. “A big part of what I bring to my yoga class is the idea of acceptance,” she said. “It’s welcoming to all body types and all people.” Both the program for teen girls and the family yoga class are funded by a grant from Touchstone Foundation in Lancaster. “They focus on mental health and wellness,” explained DSAA executive director Stacy Emminger. “They recently put out a call for applications for micro-grants for programs that benefit youth mental
wellness. I knew the work Kim does is a good fit, so I applied.” Wilder said she hopes her programs help people find a sense of calm in a stressful world. She likes to reference a philosophy by author and meditation expert Sharon Salzberg, who talks about how someone can positively influence everything within a 3-foot radius. “You can’t fix big scale, international problems, but by focusing on your 3-foot radius, you can make a difference in the world,” Wilder said. “You can share kindness and be more present with the people that are right in your space.” For more information on DSAA programs, visit www.dsasquared.org or search for “Donegal Substance Abuse Alliance” on Facebook.
’Tis the season to shop local BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Lancaster County’s economy is driven by small, local businesses. According to data from EDC Lancaster County, the county is home to more than 13,000 businesses, 97% of which have fewer than 100 employees. Truly, local businesses are at the heart of Lancaster County communities. What better way to celebrate the diversity, uniqueness and creativity of independent, local businesses than by supporting
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them during the busiest shopping season of the year? In Mount Joy, many of the shops will have specials on Small Business Saturday. Specials will include discounts at Sloan’s Pharmacy & Gift Shop, Guitars on Main, Mount Joy Gift & Thrift, Time After Time Clocks, Dave’s Cleanouts & Collectibles and Ladybug Suds N’ Scrubs. The Joy of Sweets and Treats will have discounts as well, along with free gift wrapping and a hot cocoa bar. The Mount Joy Chamber of Commerce will hold its visits with See Shopping pg 3
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