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Contents 14 A GLOBAL

WAKE-UP CALL

Collective Consciousness Nears Spiritual Tipping Point

17 A MARRIAGE OF CREATIVITY AND SPIRITUALITY

18 SIMPLE SHEET PAN

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Family-Pleasing Holiday Meals

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SUPPERS

20 BEYOND TOYS

Gifts that Evoke Kids’ Creativity

22 EARTH CHRISTMAS

Guide to Sustainable Merry-Making

23 HOLIDAY HAPPINESS HELPERS

Six Ways to Bring On Joy

24 FITNESS IS

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27 PET-SAFE HOLIDAYS

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DEPARTMENTS 8 news briefs 12 health briefs 13 global briefs 17 community

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23 inspiration 24 fit body 26 wise words 27 natural pet 29 calendar 35 classifieds 36 resource guide December 2018

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Classical Bells Holiday Concert

news briefs

Holistic Healing Workshop at Align Chiropractic

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olistic therapist Barbra White will facilitate Self-Acceptance Process (SAP) workshops from 7:30 to 9 p.m., on the second Wednesday of the month beginning December 11, at Align Chiropractic. She says, “Erase shame, create change in your life and be a healer to others.

Self-Acceptance Process healers training and sessions magnify the good, speed up change and eliminate stuckness.”

With 17 years of experience, White offers a compassionate space and life-changing intuitive guidance gained from SAP Barbra White work and her own personal healing.

Author of four books, including Why Self Acceptance Is So Powerful, based on 40,000 session hours in SAP, she holds a master’s degree in transpersonal therapy, a diploma of homeopathy, certification in auricular acupuncture and is a qigong practitioner and energy healer.

The workshops are free; sessions are $185 for intuitive guidance, holistic therapy, auricular acupuncture and trauma erase homeopathy.

Location: 2464 E. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor. For more information, call 734-796-6690, email LeapHealing@sbcglobal.net or visit AcceptedAsIam.com. See ad page 11.

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he Ann Arbor District Library will host the annual Classical Bells Holiday Concert at 3:30 p.m., December 9. A group of seasoned professionals, led by Musical Director Darlene Ebersole, has performed in concerts nationwide and appeared as featured performers with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and the Michigan Opera Theater.

Founded in 1983, Classical Bells has received national attention as a result of its five audio recordings and acclaimed live concert video.

Admission is free. Location: 343 S. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor. For more information, call at 327-4555 or visit aadl.org.

Buhr Park Hosts Fun Winter Activities

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he Buhr Outdoor Ice Arena is open for public skating and the Day Camp Outdoor Pool Swim Lessons Swim Team Splash Days winter registration in the Ann Arbor parks is underway. The rink has a cooled subfloor to maintain ice even when it is over 50 degrees outside. Activities include public ice skating, drop-in hockey and rental hours. The 39-acre park is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. year-round.

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The Reverend Horton Heat Music Night Friday takes place from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m.. December 7. It’s a psychobilly freakout.

Skaters will enjoy the bass-thumping sounds of Jimbo Wallace and the Reverend Horton Heat. There is a contest for the best costume. Funky Frosty Fridays take place on the first Friday of each month. January 4, 2019, is Classic R&B Night.

Location: 2751 Packard Rd., Ann Arbor. For more information, call 734-794-6234 or email jnealis@a2gov.org.

The Nutcracker Tradition Continues

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allet Chelsea and the Jackson Symphony Orchestra will present Ballet Chelsea’s 21st annual performance of The Nutcracker on December 1 and 2 in Chelsea and December 8 and 9 in Jackson. This full-length, narrated ballet is choreographed by Ballet Chelsea Artistic Director Wendi DuBois and will feature a live symphony orchestra.

From Christmas Eve festivities at the Stahlbaum home, replete with godfather Drosselmeier and his charming mechanical dolls to the enchanted Kingdom of Sweets, Ballet’s Chelsea’s dancers captivate audiences with their energy and artistry.

For more information, call 734-475-3070 or visit BalletChelsea.org.

Christmas Events in Dexter

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he Dexter Area Historical Society presents several events for the holiday season.

At Holiday Bazaar at the Museum, December 1, the annual Holiday Bazaar at the Dexter Area Museum features tables full of handcrafted items, holiday ornaments and décor, winter apparel for everyone, decorative centerpieces and more. Santa will be at the museum for photos from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The drawing this year will include a queen-size log cabin design quilt, a gift certificate to the Encore Theater and a local restaurant, a 24-inch ceramic lighted Christmas tree and a multi-nut torte made by Paul Cousins.

Christmas at the Mansion, displaying 56 villages, will take place on December 1, 8, 9, 15, 29 and 30, at Gordon Hall. After a visit with Santa from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., children can make a gingerbread house to take home.

If Teapots Could Talk: A Christmas Tea will take place on December 2, with seatings at 1 and 4 p.m. at Gordon Hall.

Locations: Gordon Hall, 8311 Island Lake Rd., Dexter; museum, 3443 Inverness St. For more information, times and admission fees, call 734-426-2519.

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Ann Arbor Christmas Bird Count

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he next Ann Arbor Christmas Bird Count (CBC), sponsored by the Washtenaw Audubon Society, will be conducted on December 15, and it is open to birders of all skill levels as part of a continent-wide effort coordinated by the National Audubon Society. About 1,700 counts are conducted across North America each year within a window of two-and-a-half weeks. Each count covers a circular area 15 miles in diameter. The object is to identify and count both the species of birds within the circle and the numbers of individuals within each species.

The data is published each year by the National Audubon Society.

Volunteers may participate as a field observer or a feeder watcher, and at the end of the day there will be a fun potluck dinner get-together to eat, enjoy each other’s company, tell tales of the day in the field and officially report all the numbers to the count compiler.

There is no cost to participate. To sign up, visit Tinyurl.com/AnnArborBirdCount.

Could Life be Flowing Better for You?

The stress and trauma you encounter often deplete and negatively influence your body’s flow of life force energy.

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he the Michigan Theater and Art Deco State Theatre, in Ann Arbor, comprise a rare community asset. Executive Director Russell Collins says, “Not many cities, large or small, have managed to save their historic theaters. Even fewer have been able to maintain their theaters as lovingly as the Michigan and State Theaters have been.”

The State and Michigan Theaters are not financially supported by host institutions such as the city of Ann Arbor or University of Michigan, while many other local peer venues are subsidized by the host institutions that own them. The city of Ann Arbor does not pay the electric or gas bill, general maintenance, snow removal or operating expenses of any kind.

Heading into the colder weather expecting day-to-day utilities to rise, they hope to raise $40,000 to offset this winter’s bills. “Your gift will impact the day-to-day operations of the theater directly by helping to offset the cost of heating the building. Our monthly utility bills sometimes exceed $15,000 during the cold winter months,” says Collins. Donations provide tickets to the Not Just For Kids live theater program to children that cannot otherwise afford to attend.

To donate, visit MichTheater.org/membership-support. See ad page 31.

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New Workshops at Castle Remedies

everyday enchantments & inspiration Evenstar’s Chalice is an enchanting, inspirational retail shop & gallery, offering shopping, gallery arts, classes, workshops, special events & more. Come, fill your chalice and play in the spirit of wonder today!

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astle Remedies and manager Mary Tillinghast have launched a new winter season of homeopathic classes. She says, “In these workshops, we will briefly touch on the history and theory behind homeopathic prescribing, but the main focus will be on putting our knowledge of homeopathy into practice. We will learn how to choose remedies and how to give them.” Classes will be held Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., January 16, February 20, March 20 and April 17, 2019. Saturday classes are from 2 to 4 p.m., January 5, February 2, March 9 and April 6, 2019.

“As the holiday season approaches, we find the time to take stock of what we need to maintain our health and happiness as well as caring for our family and friends,” says Tillinghast. “Whether it be looking at what we can do to prevent coming down with colds or influenza or engaging in self-examination of what we are doing to nourish our bodies, mind and spirit, we can actively engage in caring for ourselves and loved ones.”

Castle Remedies, Michigan’s only homeopathic pharmacy open to the public, carries more than 1,000 remedies. In addition to homeopathic remedies, they provide vitamins, nutraceuticals and herbals in both capsule and tincture form. The botanicals and supplements are of the highest quality and have been assayed for purity and potency. They also have a complete line of aromatherapy products from organic and wild-crafted sources and a complete set of flower remedies.

We can actively engage in caring for ourselves and loved ones.

Cost is $70 each. Castle Remedies is located at 2345 S. Huron Pkwy., in Ann Arbor. For more info, call 734-973-8990 or visit CastleRemedies.com. See ad page 23.

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health briefs

Meditation Soothes Anxiety and Improves Focus Even a single mindfulness meditation session can significantly reduce anxiety and lower heart rates, Michigan Technological University research shows. Fourteen people with mild to moderate anxiety participated in a 20-minute introductory meditation, a 30-minute mindful scan of each body part seeking areas of stress and a 10-minute self-guided meditation. An hour later, the meditators showed both lower resting heart rates and anxiety levels. A week later, they continued to report less anxiety.

Another study at Trinity College Dublin, in Ireland, uncovered an anatomical reason why breath-based meditation practices can enhance mental clarity and focus, as yogis have long claimed.

The research focused on a small area in the brain called the locus coeruleus, which is responsible for producing an action hormone and neurotransmitter called noradrenaline. They found that this part of the brain is affected by our inhaling and exhaling patterns.

“Put simply, this means that our attention is influenced by our breath, and that it rises and falls with the cycle of respiration,” says lead author Michael Melnychuk.

“It is possible that by focusing on and regulating your breathing, you can optimize your attention level.”

Rosemary Lowers the Blues, Aids Sleep and Memory In a double-blind, randomized study at Iran’s Kerman University of Medical Sciences, 68 university students took either 500 milligrams of rosemary or a placebo each day for one month. Those taking the rosemary saw their levels of anxiety and depression significantly reduced and their memory scores boosted by 14 percent; students reporting nights of good sleep rose from 47 percent to 62 percent.

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Foot Reflexology Can Help Diabetics Diabetes interferes with the function of the pancreas in blood sugar regulation.

Poorly controlled blood sugar levels can affect blood vessels and nerve endings in the kidneys, eyes, heart, feet, brain and skin. Diabetics may develop high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney disease, vision problems and poor circulation to hands and feet, among other problems.

The good news is that with proper medical care, diet and weight control leading to well-regulated blood sugar levels, diabetics can prevent many health complications.

Foot reflexology is a beneficial therapy for diabetes in several ways. First, massage of the pancreas reflex zone can improve pancreatic function, leading to better regulated blood sugar and a possible reduction in need for insulin or oral diabetes medications. Second, reflexology directly improves blood circulation in the feet and hands. This can help prevent problems such as delayed wound healing in feet and legs.

Third, reflexology improves nerve conduction and can reduce nerve pain. This is especially important in preventing and treating diabetic neuropathy in hands and feet. For people that do have diabetic nerve pain, foot reflexology can soothe at least some of the pain.

Diabetes can adversely affect many of the organs in the body. Foot reflexology, which enhances the function of organs and glands, can be a valuable part of a diabetic’s treatment and health promotion regimen.

Denise Held, RN, a certified Reflexolo-Chi foot reflexologist, has office hours at the Natural Healing Center, 2002 Hogback Rd., Ste. 14, in Ann Arbor. For more information, call 734-649-2891, email DeniseBHeld@gmail.com or visit A2Reflexology.com. See ad page 24.

Yams Protect Against Liver Damage Serving yams with a holiday dinner helps protect liver health, new research shows. Scientists from the University of Mississippi and King Saud University, in Saudi Arabia, found that steroidal glycoside compounds in wild yam root known as furostans can help protect liver cells against damage from free radicals.

global briefs

Yule Be Sorry

Live Christmas Tree Shortages

Eco Jets

Electric Planes on Horizon

European airline EasyJet aims to begin service with electric-powered airplanes within the next decade by collaborating with aviation startup Wright Electric. The company wants to build vehicles with room for 120 and 220 passengers and a range of 335 miles. Not only is battery performance steadily improving, but methods are surfacing to improve the performance of electric motors and squeeze more range out of existing technology.

According to the National Christmas Tree Association, more than 27 million holiday trees were purchased in the U.S. last year.

But during the Great Recession of 2007 to 2009, growers didn’t have the funds to plant adequately, and smaller crops are just starting to hit the market now, creating higher prices. Some varieties take up to 12 years to reach holiday height.

Exports from the Pacific Northwest will be down about 1.5 million trees this year, according to Ken Cook, whose McKenzie Farms has 8 million trees planted across 10,000 acres in Oregon. “There’s a huge shortage of Christmas trees, and it’ll continue to be that way for at least 10 years,” says the 80-year-old farmer.

Supplies are also somewhat diminishing in North Carolina and Michigan, which have the nation’s second- and third-largest Christmas tree outputs, respectively.

More households now put up faux trees than real trees.

One benefit of real trees stems from their ability to capture carbon dioxide and produce oxygen as they grow. They’re also biodegradable and are usually shipped regionally, not from overseas.

Breathing Room

Growing Cities Must Add Woodlands

Alcohol Fallout

Beer and Wine Contaminated with Monsanto Poison In 2016, beer testing in Germany revealed residues of glyphosate, a suspected carcinogen, in every sample of beer. The environmental organization EcoWatch has found glyphosate in all of the most popular brands of wines in America and the world. One common factor in the tests is the presence of Monsanto Roundup, which is commonly sprayed in vineyards. Glyphosate herbicides do not dry, wash or cook off.

They have also been proven to be neurotoxins, endocrine disruptors and a cause of liver disease even at very low levels.

The U.S. Forest Service has determined that as the acreage of urban environments more than doubles between 2010 and 2060, green spaces and urban forests need to expand to maintain air quality, moderate climate change and lower energy use.

The federal agency, a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, favors an increase in the tree canopy that can save cities billions of dollars in pollution removal, energy efficiency and carbon sequestration.

In China, air pollution is such a serious problem that it was responsible for a third of all deaths there in 2016. The government has deployed troops to plant a 32,400-square-mile, pollution-absorbing “sponge” of forested land around Beijing, China’s densely populated and highly polluted capital city.

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Antarctic Greenhouse Yields First Crop

Scientists at Germany’s Neumayer Station III, in Antarctica, have harvested their first crop of vegetables grown without soil, daylight or pesticides as part of a project designed to help astronauts cultivate fresh food on other planets.

They picked about eight pounds of salad greens, 18 cucumbers and 70 radishes grown inside a high-tech greenhouse as outside temperatures dropped to minus 4 degrees Fahrenheit.

NASA has successfully grown greens on the International Space Station, but the Antarctic project aims to produce a wider range of vegetables that might one day be grown on the moon or on Mars.

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A GLOBAL WAKE-UP CALL Collective Consciousness Nears Spiritual Tipping Point

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all it enlightenment, awakening, transcendence, self-realization or any of the myriad terms used to describe the ultimate higher state of consciousness. People have been seeking it for millennia, but beyond peak experiences of heightened awareness, only a few spiritual figures, Jesus Christ and Gautama Buddha among them, are known to have lived in this exalted state. Yet, an unprecedented awakening has been underway since the 19th century.

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Humanity’s collective consciousness took an unexpected turn in 1968 after The Beatles captured the world stage. The iconic British group became agents of change in more ways than music when

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their search for answers to life’s big questions led them to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s spiritual center in Rishikesh, India.

Their interest in Transcendental Meditation (TM) sparked a surge of interest in enlightenment and meditation, providing the West with a popular means of cultivating higher states of awareness.

A movement to bring about global awakening has been growing ever since.

Fresh impetus, in the form of quantum physics, the science of yoga and spiritual practices rooted in ancient cultures, disseminated by books, teachings by spiritual luminaries and websites such as Conscious.

TV, has exposed millions to the concept of consciously participating in the evolution of humanity to bring about a world that works for all.

Attaining Critical Mass

In 2000, Malcolm Gladwell, author of The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference, provided a ray of hope for the estimated 50 million individuals involved in the world enlightenment movement by introducing the concept of critical mass. This occurs when an unshakable belief is held by 10 percent of the population. Scientists that tested the phenomenon at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, in upstate New York, discovered, “Once that number grows above 10 percent, the idea spreads like flame.”

Mahesh predicted that only 1 percent of humanity is needed to create enough good vibrations to usher in world peace.

While the figures required to reach this critical mass can be debated, it’s certain that the old ways no longer work, and we are quickly running out of time to adopt viable solutions to mounting global crises.

Despite this sense of urgency, we have no clear idea of where we are on the scale of transformation. Yet leading voices point to promising signs of progress in a developing collective awareness that acknowledges life’s interconnectedness and embodies life-affirming beliefs and values.

Global Consciousness Accountants

Deepak Chopra, a physician, pioneering author and co-founder of Jiyo.com living in

Truth is what we are.

It is our essential nature and Being. It is the pure Self, the limitless One, the ultimate reality—it is awareness itself.

But we have become unaware of the magnificence of our true nature on account of our upbringing, conditioning and education, which paint a very different picture of who we are—and all of which we believe. ~Mooji California and New York, believes that we may be in a phase of the necessary transformational shift, experiencing disruption along with the emergence of a new paradigm. “The ultimate goal with our Jiyo.com community, a collective well-being project, is to build a critical mass of people that will create a more peaceful, just and harmonious inner and outer world,” says Chopra.

It begins with personal transformation through yoga, meditation, pranayama breathing exercises, nutrition, sleep,

personal growth and relationships that enhance awareness. “Evolution should be gradual and comfortable,” he says.

Rev. Michael Bernard Beckwith, founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center, in Beverly Hills, believes humanity is in the midst of an emerging renaissance of kindness, love and compassion, with millions embracing the planet as a living being. “This isn’t making news because mainstream journalists are still reporting from an old worldview,” he says.

Beckwith, a renowned minister and teacher for 40 years, leads a 9,000-strong trans-denominational spiritual community.

He remarks, “Those of us focused on adding our energy to the global enlightenment movement see aspects of it emerging in changes such as health care rather than sick care, businesses adopting multiple bottom lines of people, planet and purpose—rather than only profit—and the shift from a me to we consciousness.”

Dianne Collins, author of Do You QuantumThink?: New Thinking that Will Rock Your World, in Miami, suggests it’s time to wake up to the fact that we are living in a quantum age and still using thought and language shaped by the Industrial Age. She discovered a burgeoning underground culture that she calls the “consciousness crowd” while researching her book tour audience.

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“These individuals are using new thinking and recognizing the worldview of interconnectedness based on modern science. The media doesn’t recognize that thinkers such as these represent the new mainstream, and no one realizes the tipping point is already here,” she says.

Cate Montana, author of The E-Word: Ego, Enlightenment and Other Essentials, in Hawaii, likewise is convinced the movement has reached critical mass and is hopeful the perceived tipping point is closer than we think. “Every moment we’re awake, we’re being conditioned to believe in our limited physical nature and separation from everyone and everything around us.

This is why we must re-educate ourselves regarding our full nature,” she says.

News headlines of global conflicts and ecological decimation make it appear that we are regressing, Montana says, but we are not going backwards. “The nature of life is growth, expansion and evolution. As one example, some among the medical community now accept the validity of energy practices such as acupuncture, tai chi, qigong and reiki. None of these words were even being bandied about in the U.S. 50 years ago.”

Coming Together

Today, an estimated 5 million people practice TM, which has been incorporated into some schools, universities, corporations and prison programs in the U.S., Latin America, Europe and India. “Those learning this meditation practice number as many as 30,000 to 40,000 a year, which significantly contributes a positive effect to the collective consciousness,” says John Hagelin, a leader of the TM movement in the U.S.

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Understanding the new science that points to consciousness as all-pervasive and the fundamental building block of reality can change what it means to be human, as well as possibly make violence and economic, social and political crises things of the past.

Hagelin, president and professor of physics at the Maharishi University of Management, in Fairfield, Iowa, has been leading a scientific investigation into the foundations of human consciousness for 25 years. He’s one of the world’s preeminent researchers on the effects of meditation on brain development. “I think that we are much closer to a global spiritual tipping point than ever before,” he says.

Ron Dalrymple, Ph.D., a quantum field psychologist practicing in Fort Myers, Florida, believes the threshold is close and that his quantum unified field theory explained in his film, The Endless Question, can win over skeptics. “I use mathematics, science and storytellers that have studied consciousness to explain in lay language my theory, which proposes that the mind is an energy field that extends beyond the brain, and its nucleus is the superconscious. Viewers are led to the undeniable reality of what we all are and to the need for creating a culture of enlightenment where we encourage and inspire one another to greatness,” says Dalrymple, author of Quantum Field Psychology: The Thoton Particle Theory.

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Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo, founders of the Science and Nonduality Conference (SAND), agree that individual awakening and the collective movement toward the understanding of our fundamental oneness is crucial to social transformation. Their nonprofit organization is designed to foster a new relationship with spirituality that is both based on timeless wisdom traditions and informed by cutting-edge science.

For 10 years, biannual SAND conferences have energized the global enlightenment movement (ScienceAndNonduality. com). Early audiences of 300 individuals now number from 800 to 1,000, and often include business people and trainers developing programs for workplaces.

“Understanding the new science that points to consciousness as all-pervasive and the fundamental building block of reality can change what it means to be human, as well as possibly make violence and economic, social and political crises things of the past,” says Zaya.

Thus, the spread of awareness and the harmonic convergence of science, psychology and spiritual thought seem to be bringing humanity closer to the enlightenment that has been elusive for millennia.

“Tremendous progress is being made, and I am confident that within a year or two, we’ll see a victory for the enlightened evolutionary forces already present on the planet,” says Hagelin.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at LindaSechrist.com.

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A Marriage of Creativity & Spirituality

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ara Evenstar is the co-owner of Evenstar’s Chalice, director of Conscious Rites, board member of the Intentional Living Collective and co-founder of Sophia Unfolds: These organizations were all created to support conscious evolution. Evenstar holds a master’s degree in transpersonal psychology and is a doctoral candidate in education. She is an organizational development consultant with more than 20 years of experience in the field of software systems development and also maintains a private practice as a psycho-spiritual counselor.

Evenstar’s Chalice is more than a retail shop, it is a sanctuary of “living altars”; a place to honor and give intention to those stories we all live in. We are all amazing storytellers, and cannot help but make space and placement for those stories in our daily lives.

Evenstar states, “Like other cultural creatives/renaissance evocateurs, there are no clean categories or domains in which to put myself. I do many different things.

However, most of my doing is some form of expression of what I consider to be my

life-purpose work. I believe I am here to serve the shift of paradigm; the shift of consciousness needed to co-create a thriving, sustainable and just world. I know this is the work of generations, and that I’m just taking my turn with the torch. I do this by practicing and teaching the transformative arts, learning how to lean into what is needed.”

Evenstar co-creates sacred spaces, or “containers” within which to perform individual and collective alchemy. “I co-create models for new and emergent ways of being and doing that will hopefully serve the greater good and support our evolution.” She notes, “What this looks like in more concrete terms is taking this work into the realms of consulting, counseling, teaching, healing, priestessing, writing, speaking, creating, community building, organization building and now, retailing!”

She shares that Evenstar’s Chalice has turned out to be a blessing and a gift, explaining, “We have had people walk in the front door, stop, gasp and break into tears and say, ‘I’ve been praying for a place like this!’ We’ve had amazing conversations with amazing people.”

There are paths crossed and connections made weaving this invisible field of connection and community on a daily basis.

“Many times, we have people come in and say, ‘I just came in to be here for a bit; it feels so good in here.’”

Evenstar elaborates, “Early on, when doing the visioning work for what we wanted for this space, I wrote, ‘I want the space itself to be transformative. I want it to allow people to soften, open, and receive.’”

Evenstar’s Chalice endeavors to support people on their journey, whatever their path.

There is an underlying framework that is dedicated to the divine feminine in her many forms and formlessness, fondly referred to as “affirmative action for the goddess.”

“Our most popular items are altar wares such as candles, smudging tools and incense, statuary, chalices and other ritual or ceremonial tools,” says Evenstar. Also popular are oracle, tarot cards and used books. “We are learning all the time from our customers as they introduce us to specific symbolism and tools from their different traditions,” she advises. “We’re pretty unique and eclectic in our mix. We have vintage and resale items, handcrafted items from mostly local artists and artisans, and of course the new supplies available in most metaphysical or spiritual shops. In support of the vision of creating a transformative space, we pay close attention to aesthetic, balance and even energetic frequencies. It is my great joy to be co-creatrix and steward of this sacred space.”

Plans are underway for moving more inward, deepening roots and restabilizing connection to source. “I will still be cultivating and supporting the organic growth of Evenstar’s Chalice, and I will continue to take clients and teach a bit,” says Evenstar. “A big part of my inward movement will include completing my dissertation and receiving my doctorate in leadership and social transformation from Meridian University—all in preparation, I am sure, for the next burst of evolutionary expansion!”

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SIMPLE SHEET PAN SUPPERS Family-Pleasing Holiday Meals

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by Judith Fertig

he festive season might signal indulgence, but it also calls for simple, healthy recipes with easy cleanup. We might have friends that drop by, family staying for the weekend or last-minute guests. The simpler we can make meals, the better.

Many chefs and home cooks have found the ideal method: the sheet pan supper. Simply arrange the protein and vegetables on a baking sheet and place it in the oven, where the ingredients burnish to perfection as the flavors concentrate. Experts recommend a heavy duty, 13-by-18-inch sheet pan, also known as a half sheet

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or a rimmed baking pan. They’re available at local cookware shops and box stores that carry kitchenware.

“Sheet pans combine easy prep, process and cleanup, and deliver interesting, sophisticated flavor,” says Molly Gilbert, a Seattle chef and the author of Sheet Pan Suppers: 120 Recipes for Simple, Surprising, Hands-Off Meals Straight from the Oven.

Yet, even this streamlined cooking method has a few best practices. Carla Snyder, a cookbook author in Hudson, Ohio, lines her sheet pans with unbleached parchment paper for easy cleanup. The author of One Pan: Whole Family – More than 70 Complete Weeknight Meals also sprays the liner with olive oil, so food won’t stick.

Naomi Pomeroy, a chef in Portland, Oregon, recommends preheating the pan in the oven, and then carefully adding the food.

“If you put a room-temperature tray in the oven with, say, Brussels sprouts, it can get steamy, and then they can get soggy,” she says.

Gilbert favors groupings of foods that will cook in about the same time, such as fish fillets and tender vegetables for a shorter time, or bone-in chicken and root vegetables that take longer.

Dinner and Beyond

Sheet pan entrées can serve up meals beyond just dinner, making them a big help during the holidays. Sarah Britton, the Toronto author of My New Roots: Inspired Plant-Based Recipes for Every Season, arranges blocks of feta cheese on a sheet pan, surrounds them with fresh bell pepper slices, quartered cherry tomatoes, black olives and preferred herbs. She drizzles it all with olive oil and then bakes at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, just until the cheese is soft. It can be served as an appetizer with whole grain crackers or as an entrée with crusty bread and a salad. The rest can be used as a sandwich filling the next day.

Sheet pan meals can be a gift that keeps on giving.

Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Arrange the mixture on a separate sheet pan, spreading it out in an even layer.

Bake this second pan on the upper rack until ingredients are soft and start to brown, about 30 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let the mushrooms and shallots cool to the touch on the sheet pan.

Pour the marinara sauce into a large bowl.

Spaghetti Squash “Noodle” Bowls

Preheat the oven to 425° F, with racks in the upper and lower thirds.

Spaghetti squash are those yellow, football-shaped winter squashes. When cooked, the squash’s flesh is easily raked with a fork into long, skinny, noodle-like strands. The squash noodles are faintly sweet and slightly crunchy, like pasta cooked al dente.

Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

Yields: 4 servings 2 small spaghetti squash (2 to 3 lbs each) 4 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil ¼ tsp kosher salt ¾ tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 cup chopped cremini or baby bella mushrooms (3 to 5 oz) 1 small shallot, diced 2 cups good quality marinara 15 to 20 small balls fresh mozzarella cheese (bocconcini, about 1¾ oz, sliced in half) 4 to 6 fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped, for garnish

Using a very sharp chef ’s knife, carefully cut the two spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out and discard the seeds.

Place the squash halves, cut side up, on the prepared sheet and drizzle 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over them. Season with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper.

Turn the squash over (skin side up) and bake on the lower rack until the squash has softened significantly and browned at the edges, about 35 to 40 minutes.

When the squash are cool enough to handle, flip them over and use a fork to scrape the flesh from the shells, taking care to leave the shells intact. (These will become the “bowls”.) The result will be long strands of squash “noodles”.

Add the squash strands and the mushrooms to the sauce and stir together to thoroughly combine.

Divide the squash noodle mixture among the empty squash bowls. Place the mozzarella on top.

Bake the squash on the lower rack until the filling is hot and the mozzarella has melted and browned in spots, about 10 minutes.

Remove from oven and let the squash cool to the touch on the sheet pan.

Serve the squash pasta bowls hot, garnished with the fresh basil.

After putting the squash in to bake, toss together the mushrooms, shallots, remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, ¼ teaspoon

Recipe courtesy of Molly Gilbert, author of Sheet Pan Suppers.

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Beyond

TOYS Gifts that Evoke Kids’ Creativity

by Sandra Murphy

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hoosing thoughtful gifts for kids can be a challenge, especially when opting for creativity over this year’s hot toy. It’s possible to find gifts that appeal to both parent and child, involving the whole family or working as solo projects. Some expand beyond the boundaries of home.

Go Robo

The Tinkering Kit will have boys and girls, moms and dads all clamoring for their turn to build a robot that does more than merely walk. Challenge cards urge kids to make a machine to scramble an egg or build a robot that moves without wheels. Robotics teaches science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics, also known as STEAM learning. Computer programming is the last step (TinkeringLabs.com/catalyst).

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Benedict Beckeld, Ph.D., of New York City, speaks 11 languages and teaches students via online video chats (Skype) (BenedictBeckeld. com/contact). Locally, find teachers or grad students to tutor a second or third language at home for the whole family. Search online for interactive, game-like classes that maintain a child’s interest. American Sign Language, the fourth-most-used language in the U.S., is fun to learn and helpful to know.

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Use organic and non-GMO (not genetically modified) ingredients. Sign up to receive recipes and tips for hands-on activities via email to keep good meals coming. The onsite equipment reviews help with selection of affordable and safe kitchen tools.

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Carolyn Dube, a mixed-media art adventurer in Batesville, Indiana, gives her followers at AColorfulJourney.com permission to play and even make mistakes. “My free online workshop shows ways to use found items like recycled cardboard to make art,” she says. For kid-safe paints, look for the Art and Creative Materials Institute, Inc. (ACMI) seal that certifies products are non-toxic and properly labeled. Certified Arteza-brand acrylic premium paints are packaged in less-waste pouches to use as-is or to refill original containers.

The Danish company Sprout Pencils, operating from Boston, engraves quotes on biodegradable Love Pencils, which contain flower or vegetable seeds. When it’s too short to write or color with, plant it. In Cleveland, Faber-Castell USA makes their colored pencils from re-forested wood with an ergonomic, triangular shape, perfect for learning the proper grip. The Young Artist Essentials Gift Set contains eco-pencils, non-toxic crayons and oil-pastels.

DickBlick.com offers hundreds of free lesson plans for art lovers of all ages, skill levels and interests, all designed to meet the National Standards for Visual Art Education.

Memorable Experiences

Erica Hartwig, director of operations at Organic Moments Photography, in Boca Raton, Florida, has five children. “I want to give a memorable experience, rather than a toy that will sit in their rooms,” she says. “Football season tickets, dance lessons, an art class or vacations supplement the packages under the tree.”

Crystal Bowe, a mom and physician in Belmont, North Carolina, suggests gifting memberships to encourage new activities for kids.

“The zoo is fun and allows parents to spend quality time with their children. Tickets to a movie or a play stimulate the imagination.” Museums, science centers and area attractions are other inviting options.

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Wonder Crate, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, offers a monthly subscription service. “We inspire kids to think big and make a difference,” says co-founder Corrie Wiedmann. “Each month brings a box that educates, entertains and empowers kids to contribute to the world. Our December crate highlights Leonardo da Vinci and focuses on ways kids can use innovation to help others, spotlighting a kid that created an app to help people with disabilities.”

Maple Landmark, in Middlebury, Vermont, a wooden products company, makes puzzles that include an activity clock for toddlers and bookends featuring a fire truck, pirate ship, school bus or train tunnel.

Owner Mike Rainville says, “We work hard to ensure that all of our wood is sustainably harvested and finishes are safe and non-toxic.”

Gifts that engage the mind, spark imagination and deliver fun yield immediate and long-term benefits, including being fondly remembered.

BOOKS THAT HOOK YOUNG READERS

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ooks for kids can be the ultimate gift that keeps on giving.

Here are some favorites.

The Nocturnals is a critically acclaimed, middle-grade series for readers that love animals, adventure and a hint of mystery.

Written by film director and author Tracey Hecht, the books also relate to elementary school children, covering bullying, confidence, friendship and self-acceptance. The free reading kit via NocturnalsWorld.com includes activities.

As a mom with a career, Crystal Bowe recommends Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Tales of Extraordinary Women. “My daughter loves it and has been introduced to amazing female role models.”

Noah the Narwhal, A Tale of Downs and Ups, by Judith Klausner, is a brightly illustrated picture book about friendship and invisible disability.

What Do You See on Chanukah? is a board game book for toddlers by Bracha Goetz.

Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt,

by Kate Messner, shows kids that plants are more than what’s seen above ground.

Hello, Hello, by Brendan Wenzel, a picture book for ages 3 to 6, celebrates animals, including 30 endangered species.

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here is symmetry between living in an eco-conscious manner and the spirit of Christmas. Striving for peace on Earth and good will to all can also be expressed in reducing the holiday’s impact on the planet. n Alternatives to a cut or artificial plastic Christmas tree abound. Purchase a potted tree to replant later; buy from a local Whole Foods grocer or farmers’ market, even seek out an organically grown tree; or make an artful tree from driftwood or a large houseplant. n Instead of hanging plastic icicles and placing Styrofoam ornaments on Christmas tree branches, go natural and unique. MindfulMomma. com suggests checking nearby woods or gardens for pine cones, evergreen boughs, bark, holly berries and fresh mistletoe; those living close to coastlines can pick up seashells with holes in them. TipJunkie.com guidelines include making paper ornaments and holiday yarn pieces.

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n Save energy in tree lighting. Today’s LEDs look good, use up to 75 percent less power and typically last up to 25 times longer than incandescent bulbs, reports the U.S. Department of Energy. Turn them off when not at home and overnight. n Consolidate shopping trips to reduce fuel emissions and buy gifts that support the community. Buy from independent, locally owned stores or galleries that showcase local artists, instead of from national retailers whose products are shipped from faraway places. Consider choosing gifts in the sustainable realm like solar-powered chargers for e-devices. Share gift certificates for holistic services or art classes.

Use reusable tote bags when shopping. n Give of yourself. Play outside as a family. Gift a collect-on-delivery IOU for skills or assistance based on personal talents. The most meaningful gift of all may be writing an admiring letter from the heart. n According to MotherEarthLiving.com, Americans generate 25 percent more waste during the holidays, much of it wrapping paper and cards. Don’t overdo it with tape when wrapping presents and then instruct everyone to carefully unwrap them so the paper can be stored and reused next year. Instead of buying and snail-mailing holiday cards, send emails with photo attachments of the family.

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Holiday Happiness Helpers Six Ways to Bring On Joy

by James Baraz

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o truly enjoy the holidays, try these simple, research-based practices to maintain a healthy state of mind.

When we directly express appreciation to loved ones and friends while we’re with them, everyone feels the joy of the loving connection.

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Set an intention to enjoy the holidays. By making the conscious decision to be open to true well-being and happiness, we’ll be more likely to have our “antenna” up, so we’re alert to uplifting moments.

Savor moments of well-being. Beyond being grateful for feeling good, savor how the experience registers in body, mind and spirit for a period of 15 or 30 seconds. The longer we hold an emotionally stimulating experience in our awareness, the more neural connections form in our brains to strengthen it in memory.

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Take a break to regain focus. If we are feeling overwhelmed by everything on the to-do list, remember to take a few deep breaths.

Then take a break and enjoy a cup of tea or a hot bath. Try some yoga or exercise. Leave the holiday activity mode for a bit and just relax.

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Practice gratitude. Rather than take good fortune for granted, consciously reflect upon all the blessings apparent in each day.

Practice generosity. Neuroscience research shows that performing an altruistic act lights up the same pleasure centers in the brain as food and sex. When an impulse to be generous arises, act on it and notice the expansive feeling that blesses us when we share.

Play and have fun. The holidays allow us to let ourselves feel like we did when we were kids. Be around children if possible. Tune into and take delight in their enthusiasm. Singing or dancing is an excellent way to move out of our head and open our heart to the joy within.

Remember that happiness is contagious: If we’re happy, we increase the odds that close friends and family will be happy, too.

James Baraz is a co-founding teacher of the Spirit Rock Meditation Center, in Woodacre, CA, and co-author of Awakening Joy: 10 Steps That Will Put You on the Road to Real Happiness and Awakening Joy for Kids: A Hands-On Guide for Grown-Ups to Nourish Themselves and Raise Mindful, Happy Children. Connect at AwakeningJoy.info.

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Fitness is Everyone’s Right

by Kalli Nowitzke

Young adult students with special needs can use the Open Arms Scholarship and ride the city bus to the YMCA location in Ann Arbor where students complete a swimming routine, walking routine and lift weights at the gym.

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The county-wide Liberty Young Adult Program supports students with special needs at the Washtenaw Intermediate School District, and works to find fitness programming opportunities within the community.

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For students to participate in fitness programs, students must be taught how to transport themselves to the fitness location, dress appropriately, use appropriate social skills, apply for scholarship money, earn money to support their fitness, budget fitness opportunities into their weekly or monthly expenses, and learn the exercise routines. Once the students learn all the necessary steps to participate in a fitness program, they can enter a regular fitness program after graduation.

One opportunity for young adult students with special needs is to use the Open Arms Scholarship and ride the city bus to the YMCA location in Ann Arbor. There, students complete a swimming routine, walking routine and lift weights at the gym.

The entire class participates in Chelsea Ballet programming for people with special needs through the Five Towns Grant.

The A2 Fitness Professionals, a therapy program for people with special needs, works with the entire class on a fitness routine designed to help meet students’ fitness needs, as well as sensory and behavioral needs. The goal is for students to continue

to participate in these programs, provided by our community, after they graduate.

Thus far, all of our students who have graduated are involved in one of these programs or have a fitness plan at home.

Kalli Nowitzke is a special education teacher in the Washtenaw Intermediate School District in Ann Arbor. Connect with her at KNowitzke@WashtenawISD.org.

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Jacob Liberman

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by Deborah Shouse

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s a boy growing up in Havana, Cuba, Jacob Liberman struggled with reading—that’s one reason this Maui resident finds it miraculous that he was called to write books. An optometrist, Liberman initially specialized in helping children with vision-related difficulties find ways to better learn and pay attention.

That evolved into working with professional athletes and eventually earning a Ph.D. in vision science.

Through a profound meditation experience, Liberman’s vision spontaneously “corrected”, catalyzing insights that fueled his first three books: Light: Medicine of the Future; Take Off Your Glasses and See: A Mind/Body Approach to Expanding Your Eyesight and Insight; and Wisdom from an Empty Mind. His new book, Luminous Life: How the Science of Light Unlocks the Art of Living, offers a fresh way of seeing and being (JacobLiberman.org).

Why is light so important to us all?

Light is the foundation of everything that exists. That’s why light marks the convergence of science, religion and spirituality. The Bible speaks of the source of all creation as light. Throughout history, spiritual texts from various traditions speak about God, light and consciousness as if they are interchangeable. Physicists consider light to be the fundamental energy from which all life emerges.

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Light marks the convergence of science, religion and spirituality. are a living photocell, and light is an integral part of our guidance system. When we get an intuitive “hit” or spiritual insight, it’s the luminous intelligence of life effortlessly directing us toward the next step on our journey.

What can we do to more fully harness light as part of our guidance system?

Everyone asks: “What do I need to do?” It’s the idea of our doing something that puts a wrench in the works. The universe is an example of optimal efficiency, which means we invest nothing and get everything. The individual does no work, yet creation appears. The doing occurs by itself. This is not metaphorical; I am speaking about the law of the universe. This is fact.

What are some examples of such doing occurring by itself?

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the body, everything in nature and in the universe is naturally self-activating and self-regulating.

Yet even though everything is taken care of, we still think we have to do something. We’ve been conditioned into this way of thinking. Until we uncover the truth, we continue to live our ordinary, hard-working life. But when we understand that all of this is happening by itself, something inside us relaxes and breathes a sigh of relief.

What fuels our desire to act?

We think something is wrong with us or someone else, or that we’ve done something wrong in the past, and so try to fix it.

Research shows that most of our responses to life are conditioned. I try to help people go beyond their hardwired reactions to explore the facts.

When someone tells me he’s made a regrettable mistake, I say, “Tell me one part of your body that you control.” He may answer, “I control my thoughts.” I reply, “Are you sure those are your thoughts? You are aware of them after they surface. But did you create them?”

As I keep asking such questions, it becomes obvious that the mistake has nothing to do with him. It’s an illusion that each of us is the god of our reality. The truth is that there is nothing to do because in the greater reality, nothing is wrong.

How has this exploration of light enriched and expanded your life?

It’s allowed me to live without a net. In the circus, tightrope walkers usually have a net in case they fall. We’ve been taught we must create safety, security and predictability. We work, save, plan and pray, trying to ensure our lives are filled with these three “fail safes”; qualities that have never existed on planet Earth. Most of our stress comes from trying to create something that doesn’t exist.

It was liberating when I realized that the universe doesn’t work that way.

Deborah Shouse is the author of Connecting in the Land of Dementia. Learn more at DementiaJourney.org.

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Maintain Calm

Christina Chambreau, a homeopathic veterinarian, author and educator in Sparks, Maryland, suggests that petting a dog or cat several times a day can lower stress levels and instill a sense of normalcy. “Flower essences like Bach’s Rescue Remedy help attain calm,” she says. Add it to a pet’s water bowl in the days before a party or drop it directly onto the tongue if unexpected guests arrive. All-natural ingredients make daily use safe for pets and humans.

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olidays promise joy and celebration, but the festivities can also lead to stress and anxiety for people and pets.

It is important to remember that visiting strangers, a tree, shiny ornaments, gifts to sniff and food to beg for can pose danger for pets.

“Fatty dishes are a problem, from oily potato pancakes to rich gravies for the turkey,” says Ann Hohenhaus, a veterinarian at the Animal Medical Center, in New York City. “Spilled food, unguarded pans and forgotten eggnog or liquor put animals at risk for severe gastrointestinal upset.”

Other common holiday fare can also pose a significant danger for pets: n Chocolate—especially dark chocolate and dry cocoa powder— can cause seizures and heart arrhythmia. n Onions, often used in dressing, can cause anemia in pets. n Raw, yeasty bread dough expands when ingested, potentially causing bloat, a deadly twisting of the stomach. n Raisins and grapes in desserts, cookies and fruitcakes can cause kidney failure in dogs. n Nutmeg is toxic for pets.

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The trash can itself contains numerous hazards for furry family members. The string that binds roasted meats is tempting and may require surgery to remove if ingested. Trimmed fat can mean pancreatitis. Swallowed bones pose a dire threat to the entire digestive tract.

Provide Good Foods

Naked foods are best. Pets don’t need brown sugar, marshmallows, butter, salt or gravy to appreciate a treat.

“Unless there’s a special diet, share skinless turkey breast, sweet potatoes and green beans,” says Dana Humphrey, aka The Pet Lady, in New York City. “There’s always a friend or relative who thinks one taste won’t hurt. Turkey or sweet potato jerky and homemade treats let guests dole out risk-free bites.”

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Petting a dog or cat several times a day can lower holiday stress levels and instill a sense of normalcy.

Preservatives that keep the evergreen tree fresh can turn tree water into a drinking hazard for pets. Mesh netting or screen wire allows the addition of fresh water, but prevents pets from quenching their thirst.

Tinsel, garland and ribbon bits are easy to swallow, glass ornaments can cut and tree needles aren’t digestible. Small dreidels become choking hazards, so play while the dog sleeps and put toys away when done.

For safety, add edibles to the stockings at the last minute. Keep light cords out of sight and unplug them when not in supervised use to preempt chewing. Carefully monitor lit candles: A wagging tail or leaping cat can knock them over and start a fire. Update holiday candles with rechargeable,

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battery-operated versions for a pet-safe holiday glow.

Pet parents everywhere employ creative strategies to ensure maximum mirth and safety during the holidays. Mystery writer Livia Washburn Reasoner opted for a tabletop tree in her Azle, Texas, home, “because our rescued Chihuahuas, Nora and Nicki, peed on the tree skirt.”

In Festus, Missouri, retired school bus driver Darlene Drury suggests that a baby’s recycled playpen or a dog’s exercise pen can separate pets from holiday trees.

Patricia Fry, author of the Klepto Cat mysteries, in Ojai, California, decorates the lower branches of her tree with unbreakable ornaments and puts more fragile ornaments out of her cats’ reach.

Other Options

If a large party is planned, a guest is allergic or many children will be present, consider boarding a pet. “Slipping out the door as guests arrive is a hazard,” says Veterinarian Carol Osborne, owner of the Chagrin Falls Pet Clinic, in Ohio. “If your pet is very young, very old, pregnant, aggressive and/or suffers with a chronic disease, consider personal pet sitters, kennels, pet hotels and doggie spas to ensure a joyous holiday.”

Pet-proof the house by getting down to the pet’s level and make a family schedule to take turns keeping track of four-footed friends.

Then the whole family, pets included, can enjoy the season worry-free.

Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 Visible Green Home the P2 Passive House: A Building Revolution Tour Five: Passive House Performance – 9am-4:30pm. We will discuss and illustrate in detail how the P2 Passive House project will achieve Net Zero Energy through the design and construction of its active and passive energy systems and its carefully planned relationship to the natural environment harvesting the free energy offered by the site. Free. To register & for location: VisibleGreenHome.com/registration.html.

Storytime at the Museum – 11:15am-12pm. Children ages 3-6 invited to hear a story in the galleries, followed by a short activity responding to the art on display. Parents must accompany children. Siblings welcome. UMMA, 525 S State St. 764-0395.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2 Winter Artist Market – 10am-4pm. Shop from a curated assortment of fine artists, featuring a broad array of nature-inspired and garden-centric pieces in many media such as paintings, photography, textiles, jewelry and more. Free admission. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd. 647-7600. mbgna.umich.edu.

Rosie Revere, Engineer – 12pm, pre-show; 1:30pm, show. Live on-stage show paired with a special STEM celebration. The guests of honor: the Rosies from the Yankee Air Museum. $13/general, $11/ Michigan Theater members. Michigan Theater, 603 E Liberty St. Tickets: MichTheater.org.

Guided Tour: Abstraction, Color and Politics in the Early 1970s – 2-3pm. Exhibit explores large-scale works of art by Helen Frankenthaler, Louise Nevelson, Sam Gilliam and Al Loving within the context

of highly charged debates of the early 1970s about aesthetics, politics, race and feminism. UMMA, 525 S State St. 764-0395. UMMA.UMich.edu.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4 Tummy Times – 10-11am. For parents and babies up to 12 mos. Come meet other new parents, enjoy a drink from Sweetwaters and relax while your child has fun engaging with our special toys for young babies. Westgate Branch, 2503 Jackson Ave. 327-4200. aadl.org.

Grief 101 with Arbor Hospice – 2-3:30pm. Presented by Arbor Hospice’s Grief Support Services, this educational meeting will provide you with the resources and information you are looking for when coping with the loss of a loved one. Pittsfield Branch, 2359 Oak Valley Dr. 327-4200. Ann ArborStoryTelling.org.

Feeling Bad About Feeling Good – 6:30-8:30pm.

Exploring Happiness: Are you on track or taking a detour? Do you feel pressure to be happy? Is your happiness a destination or a practice? Don’t wait for things to change to be happy. Course #PSY4003. $29. Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E Huron River Dr. 677-5060. wccnet.edu.

Becoming American Film & Discussion: Family and Community – 6:30-8:30pm. Film explores how family ties and community institutions have played an essential role in successful migration and adaptation to American life. My American Girls will be screened, followed by a discussion moderated by Dr. Jesse Hoffnung-Garskof. Downtown Library, 343 S Fifth Ave. 327-4200. aadl.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 Stewardship Workday: Oakwoods Nature Area – 9am-12pm. Take the opportunity to admire the starker beauty of winter while fostering native habitat by removing non-native plants. Tools, snacks and know-how provided. Free. Meet at the park entrance off Dunwoodie. A2Gov.org/NAP. Dexter Winter Marketplace – 9am-1pm. Features art and crafts, bread and baked goods, jewelry, fresh produce, eggs, cheese, meats and more.

Dexter Senior Center, 7720 Ann Arbor St, Dexter.

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Bugs Don’t Bug Me – 10am-12pm. Explore the amazing world of insects and how they fly, hop, walk on water, and signal each other. Discover why bugs are so valuable to humans and the planet. Make a beautiful bug ornament to take home. Ages 5-11. $10/child. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd. 647-7600. mbgna.umich.edu.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5

Greens Workshop – 10am-12pm. With Ann Arbor Garden Club. Potluck brunch during workshop.

Demonstration by Denise Looker. $20, free/Ann Arbor Garden Club members. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd. RSVP Nancy Hart: nhartgreen@aol.com. mbgna.umich.edu.

Hippie Holiday Ornaments: Stones & Herbs – 6:30-8:30pm. Jennifer Vanderwal, a crystal healing instructor, will teach you how to program the crystals for your Divine piece of art. Two ornaments per person and supplies included (stones & herbs). Give away as gifts, or keep for yourself. $25. Journey to Health Chakra, 5770 S Main St, Ste C, Clarkston.

To register: 248-505-8010 or JourneyToHealth Chakra.com.

Critters Up Close: Hawks and Falcons – Dec 8 & 9. 10am-4pm, Sat; 1-4, Sun. With Leslie Science and Nature Center. Monthly selection of live animals brought to the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum with

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Friends Used Book Sale – 10am-1pm. For only $5, you can fill a whole grocery bag of books. Discover all the wonderful books, audiobooks, DVDs and CDs. Chelsea District Library, 221 S Main St, Chelsea. 475-8732. ChelseaDistrictLibrary.org.

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Tiny Expo: Indie Holiday Art & Craft Fair – 11am-5pm. Shop 40+ artists and crafters selling handmade wares in a festive library space where you can shop local and handmade. We’ll also have several make-and-takes happening in the Secret Lab, 1-4pm. Downtown Library, 343 S Fifth Ave. 327-4200. aadl.org.

Citizens’ Climate Lobby – 12:45-2:45pm. Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) is a national, grassroots organization working to enact federal legislation to put a price on CO2. Meetings consist of dialing in to a national conference call (featuring different guest speakers each month), followed by local discussion of actions. Free. Ann Arbor District Library, 3rd Fl, 343 S 5th Ave. AnnArborCCL.org.

Stewardship Workday: Bluffs Nature Area – 1-4pm. Take part in the effort to restore this area by removing invasive shrubs such as honeysuckle.

Tools, snacks and know-how provided. Free. Meet at the entrance on Sunset Rd near Wildt St. A2Gov. org/NAP.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11 Stewards’ Circle – 7:30-8:30am. Topic: Controlling invasive shrubs. During the fall and winter, our work often turns to non-native shrubs. Join to discuss the dynamics of controlling invasive shrubs and restoring with natives. An informal discussion on a monthly topic with volunteer and professional land stewards, plus others interested in nature. Free.

Bruegger’s Bagels, 709 N University Ave. 996-3190.

StewardshipNetwork.org.

Tummy Times – 10-11am. For parents and babies up to 12 mos. Come meet other new parents, enjoy a drink from Sweetwaters and relax while your child has fun engaging with our special toys for young babies. Westgate Branch, 2503 Jackson Ave. 327-4200. aadl.org.

SMTD@UMMA Performance: Plausible Fictions – 7-8pm. Electronic Chamber Music students, led

by SMTD professor Michael Gurevich, respond to the speculative truth of the exhibition Proof: The Ryoichi Excavations by creating and performing works which use technology to subvert or transform reality. UMMA, 525 S State St. 764-0395. UMMA. UMich.edu.

Tish Hinojosa – 8pm. New and hard-earned classic country-style music. $15. The Ark, 316 S Main St. 761-1800. TheArk.org.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 Sensation Stations – 10:30-11:15am. For 8 mos-2 yrs. Drop-in for sensory fun. Young children can engage their senses by scooping, pouring, shaking and sorting a variety of materials, and learn about colors, shapes, textures and sounds. Pittsfield Branch, 2359 Oak Valley Dr. 327-4200. aadl.org.

Holiday Celebration Concert – 7:30pm. With the Washtenaw Community Concert Band. Seasonal numbers ranging from a Christmas Sing-A-Long to Festive Sounds of Hanukah. Free. Washtenaw Community College, Towsley Auditorium, 4800 E Huron River Dr. 252-9221. WCCBand.org.

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Holiday Light Parade – 6pm. Parade follows the Holiday Hustle and during the Dexter-After-Dark, downtown shopping event. A great way to celebrate the season with family & friends in our wonderful community. Shop, visit, dine and watch the glorious lighted floats as they parade down Main St, Dexter.

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Open Stage – 8pm. Take your music to the masses.

Open Stage nights offer supportive audiences and a terrific space. Fifteen performers have 8 mins (or 2 songs) each to do their thing. $3, $2/members, seniors, students. The Ark, 316 S Main St. 7611800. TheArk.org.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13

Classical Bells – 3:30-4:30pm. Features musical selections in a wide variety of genres: classical, jazz, inspirational, even ragtime and swing. Downtown Library, 343 S Fifth Ave. 327-4200. aadl.org.

Meditation and Mindfulness for Adults – 7-8:30pm. With Amy Tarrant. Learn breathing exercises and short, simple techniques for calmness and reduced stress. Traverwood Branch, 3333 Traverwood Dr. 327-4200. aadl.org.

Becoming American: Stories of Us – 7-8:30m.

Join us for an evening of stories about migration, movement, exile and belonging. Features the unique voices of Elizabeth James, Ahnas Alzahabi and Laura Raynor. Downtown Library, 343 S Fifth Ave. 327-4200. aadl.org.

Annual Audubon Society Ann Arbor Christmas Bird Count – Join Washtenaw Audubon Society for the annual Christmas bird count, part of National Audubon’s century-old yearly winter bird census in North America and beyond. Free. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd. More info: WashtenawAudubon.org.

Tummy Times – 10-11am. For parents and babies up to 12 mos. Come meet other new parents, enjoy a drink from Sweetwaters and relax while your child has fun engaging with our special toys for young babies. Westgate Branch, 2503 Jackson Ave. 327-4200. aadl.org.

Intro to Candle Magic – 10:30-11:30am. With Lisa Harthun. Learn the art of candle dressing to manifest what you want to bring into your life as well as to

GLREA Annual Meeting – Sat. Dec 8th

The Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association annual meeting will be Saturday Dec 8th at the Ypsilanti Freighthouse, 100 Market Place, in Ypsi.

There will be a pre-meeting starting at 9:45am to learn about how SolarYpsi has promoted solar over the past 12 year and about the distributed energy tariff. Then at noon the annual meeting will start with lunch followed by a GLREA report, a keynote panel about solar in the State, a solar property tax update, and 2017 GLREA awards. Stop by and mingle with solar experts from across Michigan. Contact John Sarver (johnsarver3@gmail.com) for details.

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make meaningful and lasting changes. Ideal for use during meditations, affirmations, bringing peace and balance to situations, and to your space, as well as for use in moon rituals, releasing and manifesting. $30. Evenstar’s Chalice, 36 N Huron St, Ypsilanti.

905-7980. EvenstarsChalice.com.

Great Lakes Orchid Judging Holiday Party and Bizarre Bazaar – 11am-2pm. Orchid fun with auction of books, plants and other items. Review of top American Orchid Society awards; lunch provided by judges. Everyone welcome. Free. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd. 647-7600. mbgna.umich.edu.

A Visit with Father Christmas – 12-2pm. The annual visit by the real McCoy, Father Christmas.

In town for one day only. A great photo opp. Free.

Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd. 647-7600. mbgna.umich.edu.

Parents’ Night Out: Wild Winter Woods – 5:3010pm. Explore how animals survive in winter and test your own survival skills through games and challenges. Leslie Science & Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd. Registration required by Dec 12, 12pm: 997-1553 or LeslieSNC.org.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16 Fireside Fun: A Good Old-Fashioned Campfire Circle – 6:30-8pm. There’s nothing quite as relaxing as sitting around a campfire, roasting marshmallows and swapping stories. Bring camp chairs and s’mores fixings. We’ll provide a blazing outdoor campfire and plenty of marshmallows. Free. Leslie Science & Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd. 9971553. Lesliesnc.org.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 17 Catching Your Breath – 10-11:30am. Presented

by MI Alzheimer’s Disease Center. A free monthly program for caregivers of adults with memory loss.

Designed for learning skills for continued health and well-being. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd. Info & to register: 936-8803. mbgna. umich.edu.

Exploring the Mind: Mood Lifters: A New Approach to Mental Health Care – 7-8:30pm. Join Dr. Patricia Deldin, U-M Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry, Clinical Science Chair and Director of Clinical Training, as she describes Mood Lifters, a new, peer-led, instant access, affordable and science-based program designed to improve mental wellness and decrease sadness and anxiety. Downtown Library, 343 S Fifth Ave. 327-4200. aadl.org.

Psychometry Intuitive Exercise & Meditation – 7-9pm. Class designed for you to connect with like-minded people and exercise your natural intuitive gifts. Please bring a notebook and pen, and most importantly, a picture of a loved one, living or deceased. $25. Journey to Health Chakra, 5770 S Main St, Ste C, Clarkston. To register: 248-505-8010 or JourneyToHealthChakra.com.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18 Tummy Times – 10-11am. For parents and babies up to 12 mos. Come meet other new parents, enjoy a drink from Sweetwaters and relax while your child has fun engaging with our special toys for young babies. Westgate Branch, 2503 Jackson Ave. 327-4200. aadl.org.

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Liberate yourself from suffering.

Gnosis is the practical, fact-based knowledge of consciousness that guides us to our full potential and innate happiness.

Navigating Grace: The Power of Connection and Transformation – 7:30-9pm. Bestselling author and clinician Jeff Jay will describe the often-unlikely process of personal connection, and the concepts of service and altruism that lie at the heart of Twelve Step programs. The presentation will include inspiring personal remembrances from his latest book, Navigating Grace. Free. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Dr, Ypsilanti. 4858725. DawnFarm.org.

Tales and Travels of Sierra Club Huron Valley – 7:30-9pm. All invited to join in and contribute to the annual review of Sierra Club Huron Valley members’ explorations over the past year. Show and tell us about your favorite place in the world. We will be ready to watch and hear about your view of our natural world. Free. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd. 647-7600. mbgna.umich.edu.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19 Smell & Tell: The Storytelling Secrets of Optimus Yarnspinner – 6:30-8:45pm. There are plenty of books that can teach you how to be a better writer.

At Smell & Tell we prefer a unique approach to writing that is bound to change the way you think about storytelling. It begins with your nose. Program designed for anyone who wants to get better at authentic self-expression and storytelling. Downtown Library, 343 S Fifth Ave. 327-4200. aadl.org.

Now, for the first time in history, it is possible for anyone to study the most sacred and ancient knowledge. This knowledge is profound, nearly incomprehensible, and ultimately only useful when made practical in one’s daily life. Live it, and the truth will be made starkly evident.

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Experience is better than belief.

Open Stage – 8pm. Take your music to the masses.

Open Stage nights offer supportive audiences and a terrific space. Fifteen performers have 8 mins (or 2 songs) each to do their thing. $3, $2/members, seniors, students. The Ark, 316 S Main St. 7611800. TheArk.org.

Random Acts of Kindness – 7-8pm. For teens.

We’re making the world a tiny bit nicer tonight.

Come assemble some care packages or make a card for folks in need of some cheer. Chelsea District Library, 221 S Main St, Chelsea. 475-8732. ChelseaDistrictLibrary.org.

Into the Light: Winter Solstice Celebration of Love and Life – 7-10pm. Be led through an intentional yoga moon flow with meditation for all levels; refreshing and rebalancing the mind and body. Afterglow with libations, snacks and an artisan market with trinkets, treasures and healing modalities. Partial proceeds donated to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. $25/early bird by Dec 14, $30/advance, $35/at door. The Whiskey Factory, 1000 Maple St, Detroit. More info & to register: 546-0054 or ModernMotionM2.com.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21 A Luminous Solstice – 6-8pm. A luminous solstice and full moon gathering. Come celebrate with us, Free; donations accepted. Evenstar’s Chalice, 36 N Huron St, Ypsilanti. 905-7980. EvenstarsChalice.com.

Dexter Winter Marketplace – 9am-1pm. Features art and crafts, bread and baked goods, jewelry,

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The RFD Boys – 8pm. The house band of Michigan bluegrass. $11, $10/member, senior, student. The Ark, 316 S Main St. 761-1800. TheArk.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29 Sensory Storytime – 10-11am. This special storytime includes 20 mins of interactive stories, rhymes, and movement, plus 40 mins of adaptive free play.

Designed for ages 3-7 with developmental disabilities and their friends and families. Westgate Branch, 2503 Jackson Ave. 327-8301. aadl.org.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 31 Day Off Outdoors: Mammal Madness – 8:30am5:30pm. Winter is a wonderful time for a 1-day camp where you’ll track mammals, explore the feat of hibernation, and discover how these furry animals survive cold Michigan winters. Grades K-5. $70/ child. Leslie Science & Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd. Registration required by Dec 26, 12pm: 9971553 or LeslieSNC.org.

PLAN AHEAD SATURDAY, JANUARY 5 Homeopathic Classes – 2-4pm. Saturdays, Jan 5, Feb 2 Mar 9, Apr 6. Will briefly touch on the history and theory behind homeopathic prescribing, but the main focus will be on putting our knowledge of homeopathy into practice. Learn how to choose remedies and how to give them. $70. Castle Remedies, Dr. Linkner’s waiting room, 2345 S Huron Pkwy. 973-8990, CastleRemedies.com.

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Dexter Senior Center, 7720 Ann Arbor St, Dexter.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16 Homeopathic Classes – 6:30-8:30pm. Wednesdays, Jan 16, Feb 20, Mar 20, Apr 17. See Jan 5 description. $70. Castle Remedies, 2345 S Huron Pkwy.

973-8990, CastleRemedies.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 25 42nd Ann Arbor Folk Festival – Jan 25-26.

6:30pm. A fundraiser for The Ark. Each night includes a blend of well-known and up-and-coming artists, providing you with an opportunity to hear artists you know and love while discovering great new talent. Hill Auditorium, University of Michigan Campus. More info & tickets: 761-1800 or TheArk.org.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16 CBD 101 – 3-4pm. A great opportunity to for those who don’t know much about CBD and would like to learn. We will answer questions like: What is CBD? How does it work? What are the health benefits? How can it help me? We will touch the endocannabinoid system and how CBD can help activate your body’s own natural healing system to alleviate chronic issues. $15/person. Blue Sage Health Consulting, 114 S Main St. 585-7063.

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daily Movement Classes for People with Special Needs – Ballet Chelsea has developed a wide range of new classes especially for people of all ages with a wide range of limitations. Open class for students age 8-14 on Fri evenings where students build confidence, enhance peer interaction skills as well as strengthen coordination and stamina.1050 S Main St, Chelsea. Info: 475-3070 or BalletChelsea.org.

meditation and 30 mins walking/standing meditation.

Discussion and Q&A. Light lunch included. Free.

Triple Crane Monastery, 7665 Werkner Rd, Chelsea.

757-8567. HuayenWorld-usa.org/usa/en.

Iyengar Yoga – 10am. Also Mon, 6pm; Thurs, 7pm; Sat, 10am. With David Rosenberg. Experience invigorating yoga postures using the methods of BKS Iyengar to strengthen the body, create a feeling of well-being, reduce stress, and release tension through physical activity and meditation. $95/8 classes; $105/9 classes. Info: 662-6282 or aareced.com.

Nature Storytime – 10-11am. Every other Sun. Ages 1-5. Caregiver required and free. Explore and appreciate the outdoors: live animal visits, hikes, stories and hands-on activities. $5/child nonmem-

Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga – With Marlene McGrath. Classes designed to support the changes of a pregnant body, instill confidence in the body’s abilities, and provide physical, mental, and emotional preparation for birth and mothering. Postnatal yoga practiced with babies present. For times, dates & costs: MarleneMcGrathYoga.com.

Readers/Healers – Dec 1-30. Hours vary. Tarot, astrological and crystal readers scheduled every weekend. Reiki energy healing. Call ahead or dropin. Cost varies. Evenstar’s Chalice, 36 N Huron St, Ypsilanti. 905-7980. EvenstarsChalice.com.

Teen Holiday Hygiene Drive – Dec 1-30. While all general hygiene items are welcome, some of the more needed items are shampoo and conditioner (full size), body wash, lotion, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes and socks. Donations will be distributed between Faith in Action and Ozone House of Ann Arbor. Chelsea District Library, 221 S Main St, Chelsea. 475-8732. ChelseaDistrictLibrary.org.

Yoga Classes at Yoga Room – With Christy DeBurton. Classes held Mon, Tue, Thurs, Sat. A small, supportive, non-competitive, friendly yoga studio teaching various yoga styles that focuses on individual attention to challenge you in a balanced, rejuvenating way. 765 Archwood Dr. 761-8409.

YogaRoomAnnArbor.com.

sunday Critter House Open Hours – Free and open to the public most Sundays, see our website for dates and times. Observe frogs, turtles, snakes, and more as they hop, crawl and slither in their homes. Our knowledgeable staff will be on hand to answer your questions, and have activities or specimens out for you to explore. Leslie Science & Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd. 997-1553. Lesliesnc.org.

Readers/Healers – Hours vary. Also Sat. Tarot, astrological and crystal readers scheduled every weekend; reiki energy healing. Call ahead or drop-ins. Evenstar’s Chalice, 36 N Huron St, Ypsilanti. 905-7980. Info@EvenstarsChalice.com.

EvenstarsChalice.com.

Yoga with Cats – 8:30-9:30am. Practice hatha-style among the calming cats in new cat café. All levels welcome, ages 16+. $10. 5245 Jackson Rd. Pre-registration required: TinyLions.org/yoga.

bers, $4/child members. Leslie Science & Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd. 997-1553. Lesliesnc.org.

Group Meditation – 10-11:30am. 45-min group meditation followed by a talk and sharing. Meditation classes and retreats. With Insight Meditation Ann Arbor. Free. Held at Harmony Yoga, 1955 Pauline Blvd, Ste 100 B. 945-7612. Info@Insight MeditationAnnArbor.org.

Sunday Online Meditation from Anywhere – 11am-12pm. No experience necessary. Building an international sangha by connecting loving hearts.

Facilitated by Celeste Zygmont. Donations welcome. To receive a link: CelesteZygmont2@yahoo. com or DeepSpring.org.

Tibetan Buddhist Meditation – 11am-12pm.

To develop your compassionate heart. Healing meditations, 10am 1st Sun. Instruction always available. Karma Kagyu Lineage. Free. Karma Thegsum Choling, 614 Minor St. 761-7495 or 678-7549.

The Sunday Artisan Market – Thru Dec 23. 11am4pm. Unique local arts & crafts. Meet the artists and support local art. Free parking. 315 Detroit St, by Kerrytown. SundayArtisanMarket.org.

Yin Yoga & Meditation – 1-2:30pm. Starting with 5 mins Huayen warming up exercise, and followed by 45 mins yin yoga and 30 mins sitting meditation.

Free. Triple Crane Monastery, 7665 Werkner Rd, Chelsea. 757-8567. HuayenWorld-usa.org/usa/en.

Japanese Reiki Practice Circle – 1-3pm. 1st Sun. With Andrew Anders. A monthly reiki gathering event for all local practitioners to practice together.

Each session covers one or more aspects of the traditional Usui Reiki Ryoho including breathing meditation, hands-on healing (reiki share), Reiju (empowerment/attunement) and more. 1st hr for advanced students; 2nd hr for everyone. $15. Info: 480-8107 or MichiganReiki.org.

Kirtan Dance – 1:30-3pm. 2nd Sun. Combines the healing vibrational practices of devotional singing and dance. Sessions start with a chant and then move to dance using simple movements that combine yoga, bharatanatyam mudras, and folk and Bollywood dance styles. $15/class; $50/4 classes.

Sadhana Dance Theater, 607 Robin Rd. 330-3051.

SadhanaDanceTheater.com.

Ann Arbor Storytellers’ Guild – 2-4pm. 4th Sun. Monthly meetings always start with stories and then more stories. Listeners and tellers welcome.

Free. Nicola’s Books, 2513 Jackson Ave. AnnArbor Storytelling.org.

Contact Improv – 2-4pm. An interactive, free form dance style that involves contact with two or more people through which dancers give and share weight. No partner required. Beginners welcome. $5-$10 sliding scale. Phoenix Center, 200 S Main (above Elmo’s). 604-4416. ContactImprovAnn Arbor.Blogspot.com.

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1-Day Silent Meditation Retreat – 9am-5pm. 4th Sun. Spend a day away from hectic city and find inner peace and relaxation at suburban Monastery. Retreat starts with 30 mins stretching, and interval 1 hr sitting

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ongoing events Free Yoga Class – 4:30pm. 2nd to last Sun. Bring own mat and enjoy a relaxing flow designed for all levels by a certified yoga teacher with over 3 yrs teaching experience. Om of Medicine, 112 S Main St. 369-8255. OmOfMedicine.org.

Medical Cannabis Support Group – 4:30pm. Last Sun. Designed for individuals seeking support and information for utilizing medical cannabis. An opportunity to connect with community and gain new perspectives in your healing journey. Free. Om of Medicine, 112 S Main St. 369-8255. OmOfMedicine.org.

Sunday Group Meditation – 5-6pm, sitting meditation; 6-6:30pm, mindful sharing. Sitting meditation to start the week. No instruction. Please enter and depart in silence. No experience necessary. Donations welcome. Deep Spring Center, 704 Airport Blvd. Info, Tana: 477-5848 or DeepSpring.org.

Inspiring Talk by Mata Yogananda – 7pm. Spiritual talk, pure meditation and silent prayer, with Winged Prayer for all in need at 9pm. We welcome all. Please come and stay as long as you wish. Free.

Self Realization Meditation Healing Centre, 7187 Drumheller, Bath. 517-641-6201. SelfRealizationCentreMichigan.org.

Classical Hatha Yoga – 10-11:30am. Start with 5 min warm up exercise followed by 1 hr custom yoga postures; class emphasizes incorporating ones body’s movement and breathing. This practice focus primarily on physical discipline and body strengthening, increasing vital life force and calming one’s mind.

Free. Triple Crane Monastery, 7665 Werkner Rd, Chelsea. 757-8567. HuayenWorld-usa.org/usa/en.

Socrates Café – 10:30-11:30am. 2nd & 4th Mon. People from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the Socratic Method. Free/members, $2/nonmember. Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. 794-6250. A2Gov.org/Senior.

Monthly Monday Workshop – 6:30-7:30pm. Come spend time with like-minded individuals who are looking for natural and holistic methods for their health, families and lives. Space limited. RSVP required. Free. Holistic Whole Health, 872 S Grove, Ste LR, Ypsilanti. 480-8240. HolisticWholeHealth.com.

A Course in Miracles Study Group – 6:45-8:45pm.

All invited to join a group reading and discussion of this popular Foundation for Inner Peace metaphysical book; includes study materials and text. Donation requested. Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth, 704 Airport Blvd. 327-0270. InterfaithSpirit.org.

Ann Arbor (Mostly) Acoustic Jam – 7-9pm.

2nd & 4th Sun. Singers, guitarists (acoustic and electric), bass, mandolin, uke, banjo, percussion, keys—whatever you want to bring. And if you just want to listen, that’s fine too. $2/session. Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. Sign up to play: Meetup.com/Ann-Arbor-Acoustic-Jam.

Martial Arts Classes – Mon-Sat. Classes include Aikido, Zen Meditation, Mixed Martial Arts, Batto-ho, Weapons, and Children’s Aikido. Huron Valley Aikikai, 1904 Federal Blvd. For schedule: 761-6012 or hv-aikido.com.

Tai Chi: Beginning through Advanced – MonThurs. With Good EnerChi Studio and Staggerin Dragon School of Tai Chi. For individuals of any age and fitness level who seek to relax and have fun with this engaging body/mind activity. A peaceful, flowing, low-impact exercise, well-suited for calming and centering. Free/low fee. Info, Karla: 325-4244 or GoodEnerChiStudio.com/Classes.

Energy Work/Self-Care Practices – 9-10am, Mon. Also Tues &/or Thurs, 6-7pm. $185. Peaceful Dragon School, 1945 Pauline Blvd, Ste B. 741-0695.

PeacefulDragonSchool.com.

Stretch and Strength Yoga – 10-11am. Class targets specific areas to build strength, increase flexibility and improve your overall fitness. $15/nonmember, $10/ member. Better Living Fitness Center, 834B Phoenix Dr. 747-0123. BetterLivingFitness.com.

Tai Chi Beginners – 10-11:15am, Mon. Also Tues, 2:30-3:45pm; Tues &/or Thurs, 7:15-8:30pm. $185.

Peaceful Dragon School, 1945 Pauline Blvd, Ste B. 741-0695. PeacefulDragonSchool.com.

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Realization Process Practice – 6-7:30pm. Explore and practice the Realization Process as developed by Dr. Judith Blackstone. It is a body-centered approach to personal and spiritual healing and maturity.

Beginners and drop-ins welcome. Donation. Evenstar’s Chalice, 36 N Huron St, Ypsilanti. 905-7980.

Mara@EvenstarsChalice.com. EvenstarsChalice. com/realization-process.

Body Recognition Techniques and Natural Remedies – 7-8pm. 3rd Tues. With Kelly Hamlin. Meet in our cafe to gain more understanding of what makes you, you, and tips to increase your body intelligence.

Free. Lucky’s Market, 1919 S Industrial Hwy. Info & to RSVP: ElisabethW@LuckysMarket.com.

Kundalini Yoga and Meditation – 7-8:30pm.

Utilizing breath, sound vibration and rhythmic exercises we can awakening the energy within us to excel and reach our potential. The way to the realization of your true self as taught by Yogi Bhajan. $16/drop-in, $84/series. A2 Kundalini Yoga, 4117 Jackson Rd. 276-6520. A2KundaliniYoga.com.

Monthly Washtenaw County CHADD (Children and Adults with ADD/ADHD) Chapter Meetings – 7-9pm. Tues & Wed. Join us to hear free educational speakers, get resources, find community and support for you and your family members.

WISD Teaching and Administration Bldg, 1819 S Wagner Rd. 330-4996. Details: Meetup.com/ AnnArbor-ADHD-ADD-Support.

wednesday

Sound Healing Concert – 7-9pm. Rare, therapeutic, chakra-tuned crystal bowls played with recorded soundscape music while reiki is sent to the audience. $20/at door. 3820 Packard, Ste 280. 358-0218.

EnlightenedSoulCenter.com.

monday

on all levels of being and in daily life. $15-$25.

For locations: 657-8742 or Awakened-Breath.com.

Anxiety, Depression and Pain – See Tues listing.

Ann Arbor School of Massage, Herbal & Natural Medicine, 6276 Jackson Rd, Ste B. RSVP: 769-7794 or NaturopathicSchoolOfAnnArbor.net.

Meditation Sitting Group – 7-8pm. Washington Street Educational Center, Room 114, Chelsea. More info, Carol Blotter: 475-0942. ChelseaMeditation.com.

Light Worker Activation Group with Sandya – It is time to activate your spiritual purpose and bring forth “The Gifts” that will accelerate personal and planetary transformation. Sandya2033@yahoo.com.

tuesday

Massage, Reflexology and Energy Work – See Tues listing. Ann Arbor School of Massage, Herbal & Natural Medicine, 6276 Jackson Rd, Ste B. RSVP: 769-7794 or NaturopathicSchoolOfAnnArbor.net.

Anxiety, Depression and Pain – Also Wed. Feel better with natural medicine methods. Advisory during our clinic days to learn better alternatives.

Ann Arbor School of Massage, Herbal & Natural Medicine, 6276 Jackson Rd, Ste B. RSVP: 769-7794 or NaturopathicSchoolOfAnnArbor.net.

Massage Therapy Program – See Tues listing.

Ann Arbor School of Massage, Herbal & Natural Medicine, 6276 Jackson Rd, Ste B. RSVP: 769-7794 or NaturopathicSchoolOfAnnArbor.net.

Massage, Reflexology and Energy Work – Also Wed. Student interns, in our peaceful and private wellness center. $25 student clinic rate, by appt.

Ann Arbor School of Massage, Herbal & Natural Medicine, 6276 Jackson Rd, Ste B. RSVP: 769-7794 or NaturopathicSchoolOfAnnArbor.net.

Nature Storytime – 10-11am. Ages 1-5. Caregiver required and free. Explore and appreciate the outdoors: live animal visits, hikes, stories and hands-on activities. $5/child nonmembers, $4/child members.

Leslie Science & Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd. 997-1553. Lesliesnc.org.

Massage Therapy Program – Also Wed. Connect, visit, ask questions or have a massage by a student.

Ann Arbor School of Massage, Herbal & Natural Medicine, 6276 Jackson Rd, Ste B. RSVP: 769-7794 or NaturopathicSchoolOfAnnArbor.net.

Drop-In Breathwork Sessions – 9:30-11am & 7-8:30pm. With Frank Levey. Each session offers participants guidance and training useful for experiencing a free and open breath to enhance health

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Ann Arbor Farmers’ Market – Thru Dec. 7am3pm. Also Sat. 315 Detroit St. 794-6255. A2Gov.org.

Ann Arbor School Herbal Apothecary Open – 10am-2pm. Free advisory, custom formulas for body systems, herbalists on staff. Ann Arbor School of Massage, Herbal & Natural Medicine, 6276 Jackson Rd, Ste B. 769-7794. NaturopathicSchoolOfAnnArbor.net.

Weekly Iyengar Yoga – 10:30-11am, sitting meditation; 11am-12pm, yoga. With Erica Dutton. Iyengarbased asanas provide flexibility, gentleness and

strength. If possible, bring a mat and/or blanket to class. Donations welcome. Deep Spring Center, 704 Airport Blvd. Tana: 477-5848 or DeepSpring.org.

Slow-Flow Yoga – 5:30-7pm. Also 10:30am-12pm, Fri. With Ellen Livingston. All levels welcome to our community-oriented small classes in our 30-ft heated yurt on 5 beautiful acres in SW Ann Arbor. $15/drop-in, $6-$12/class with a pass. More info: 645-3217 or EllenLivingston.com.

Intro to Kundalini Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Called the Yoga of Awareness. An ancient practice only once knew by the rare sadhu or rishi. We have these teachings now to deliver ourselves to our excellence, truth and greatest capabilities referred to as a self-sensory human. A science of kryias, meditations, mantras, mudras, bhandas and relaxation. $20/drop-in, $84-7 wk series. Bloom Wellness, 2450 W Stadium Blvd.

276-6520. A2KundaliniYoga.com.

Classical Hatha Yoga – 6-7:30pm. Start with 5 min warm up exercise followed by 1 hr custom yoga postures; class emphasizes incorporating ones body’s movement and breathing. This practice focus primarily on physical discipline and body strengthening, increasing vital life force and calming one’s mind.

Free. Triple Crane Monastery, 7665 Werkner Rd, Chelsea. 757-8567. HuayenWorld-usa.org/usa/en.

Why Develop a Self-Hypnosis Practice – 6:308:30pm. Learn and practice self-hypnosis techniques in this workshop. We’ll discuss the applications and opinions of others. Course # HSC4430. $39. Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E Huron River Dr. 677-5060. wccnet.edu/economic-development.

Lost Treasures of the Titanic – Nov 7, 14. 7-8pm.

Over 100 yrs ago the HMS Titanic sank on its maiden voyage. Join retired Arts and Humanities teacher Kathy Gunderson as she describes the lost treasures of this disaster in this four-part series. Registration required. Chelsea Senior Center, 512 E Washington St. 475-8732. ChelseaDistrictLibrary.org.

Tibetan Buddhist Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. Silent sitting. Instruction always available. Free. Karma Thesum Choling, 614 Minor St. 761-7495 or 678-7549.

thursday Meditation – 10-11:30am. Start with 20 mins stretching, followed by 45 min-1 hr sitting meditation, ends with a brief group sharing chat. Open to all background and level of practitioners wishing to support their practices. Always emphasis on breathing control techniques. Free. Triple Crane Monastery, 7665 Werkner Rd, Chelsea. 757-8567. HuayenWorld-usa.org/usa/en.

Happy Hour Massage – 3-8pm. We’ll match your needs with an expert therapist who can tailor a massage to your wellness needs. Call to reserve your spot as space is limited. $55/60 min, $80/90 min. Balance Massage Therapy, 5155 Plymouth Rd. 660-5919. LifeIsActive.com.

Open Mic Night – 7pm. Signup is available online or at the door, and it is also first come, first serve.

The Rumpus Room, at Jet’s Pizza, 506 N Main St, Chelsea. TheRumpusRoomChelsea.com.

Meditation Class – 7-8pm. Short lesson and meditation, followed by discussion with instructor Lori Barresi. Drop-in, every other Thursday. $10.

Enlightened Soul Center, 3820 Packard, Ste 280.

358-0218. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com.

Reiki Healing Meditation & Share – 7-8:30pm.

3rd Thurs. 20-min meditation in which you engage with powerful reiki energy focused on healing for your highest good. Then stay for a Reiki Share to give and receive reiki in groups.

All welcome. Free. Community Pavilion, 400 W Russell St, Saline. 664-2255. Mainstream Reiki.com.

Open Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. Two, 20-min, mindfulness meditation sittings. Open to the public; drop-ins welcome. Donations welcome. The Lotus Center of Ann Arbor, 2711 Carpenter Rd. 975-2745.

TLCAA.com. AAOpenMeditation.com.

Yoga with Cats – 7:30-8:30pm. Practice hatha-style among the calming cats in new cat café. All levels welcome, ages 16+. $10. 5245 Jackson Rd. Pre-registration required: TinyLions.org/yoga.

friday Free Exercise Classes for Ypsilanti Seniors – 10:30-11:30am. National Kidney Foundation of Michigan is hosting free exercise classes. Ypsilanti Township Community Center, 2025 E Clark Rd. Kristie Lewis: 800-482-1455.

Meditation Group – 10:30am-11:45am. Beginning and experienced meditators welcome. Group is open to exploring and integrating the spiritual teachings from a variety of wisdom traditions. A recorded teaching is followed by a period of silent meditation and a time for discussion. For more info including location, Mary Trudeau: 625-1844 or MaryTrudeau@comcast.net.

Slow-Flow Yoga – 10:30am-12pm. Also 5:30-7pm, Fri. With Ellen Livingston. All levels welcome to our community-oriented small classes in our 30-ft heated yurt on 5 beautiful acres in SW Ann Arbor. $15/drop-in, $6-$12/class with a pass. More info: 645-3217 or EllenLivingston.com.

enter and leave meditation room at any time. Donations accepted. 740 E Shore Dr, Whitmore Lake.

417-5804. LightHouseCenterInc.org.

Dances of Universal Peace – 7-9pm. 1st Fri. With Judy Lee Trautman. Dances of universal peace were originated in the 60s in San Francisco by Sufi teacher Samuel Lewis to celebrate the world’s religions through simple folk dance steps. The dances are a form of moving meditation that require neither partner nor experience. $5. Info: 419-475-6535, JLTrautman@ sbcglobal.net or PeaceDance.MultiFaithJourneys.org.

Devotional Singing or Chanting – 8:15pm. Some of Mata Yogananda’s Song-Soul Chants, pure meditation and silent prayer, with Winged Prayer at 9pm. We welcome all. Please come and stay as long as you wish. Free. Self Realization Meditation Healing Centre, 7187 Drumheller, Bath. 517-6416201. SelfRealizationCentreMichigan.org.

saturday Readers/Healers – Hours vary. Also Sun. Tarot, astrological and crystal readers scheduled every weekend; reiki energy healing. Call ahead or dropins. Evenstar’s Chalice, 36 N Huron St, Ypsilanti.

905-7980. Info@EvenstarsChalice.com.

EvenstarsChalice.com.

Ann Arbor Farmers’ Market – Thru Dec. 7am-3pm.

Also Wed. 315 Detroit St. 794-6255. A2Gov.org.

The Breastfeeding Cafe – 10-11:30am. Come and meet other women who are breastfeeding or want to be breastfeeding their babies. This free, drop-in group focuses on supporting breastfeeding mothers in a casual, comfortable setting. 722 Brooks St. 975-6534. bfcaa.com.

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Ypsilanti Open Meditation – 11am. With Ypsilanti District Library. Research has shown the many beneficial effects of mindfulness-based meditation practice on overall health and well-being. Meditation encourages and develops concentration, clarity, emotional optimism, and positive ways of being. Sessions are guided weekly drop-ins. Free.

More info: 482-4110, SKonen@YpsiLibrary.org or YpsiLibrary.org/events.

Fee for classifieds is $1 per word/ per month (25-word minimum). To place listing, email content to Publisher@HealthyLivingMichigan. com. Deadline is the 12th of the month.

Free Senior Swim at Chelsea Wellness Center – 4-7pm. 2nd Fri. Seniors (60+ years) are welcome to use the Wellness Center pools for free. Chelsea Wellness Center, 14800 E Old US 12, Chelsea. More info: 214-0220.

FRESH FORAGE RESTAURANT – Front-of house-staff, farmers and foragers wanted at new fast casual farm-to-table restaurant. Email your resume to MIFreshForage@gmail.com to apply.

Free Senior Swim at Dexter Wellness Center – 4-7pm. 4th Fri. Seniors (60+ years) are welcome to use the Wellness Center pools for free. Dexter Wellness Center, 2810 Baker Rd. More info: 580-2500.

Nature & Nurture Fertility Support Group – 6:30-8pm. Group is to bring those experiencing infertility together to support each other while enjoying the healthy benefits of nature. $5/session. County Farm Park, Washtenaw & Platt area.

More info or to register: 320-4958 or KNelson@ KathleenNelsonCounseling.com.

Intensive Meditation with Lighthouse Center – 7pm, gather; 7:30-10:15pm, chanting. 1st & 3rd Fri. Chanting and prayer, followed by meditating 20 mins on each of the 7 chakra energy centers. May

HELP WANTED

RELAXSTATION MASSAGE THERAPY – Massage Therapist Positions open at RelaxStation in Ann Arbor. $85 to $110 (including credit card tips) for a 5-hour shift. W-2 (not 1099), PTO after first year. Free parking. Massage benefits. 734-623-1951.

WORK EXCHANGE – Partial work exchange opportunity in exchange for tuition in Massage Therapy or Natural Medicine Program, for upcoming enrollment cycles. NaturopathicSchoolOfAnnArbor. net. Call 734-769-7794.

TENANT WANTED COMMERCIAL SPACE – Across from Kerrytown Farmers' Market in Ann Arbor. 409 N Fourth Ave. Ground floor. $2,260/MTh. 734-662-0040.

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community resource guide

LIFE COACH, HEALTH RETREATS

Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, email Publisher@HealthyLivingMichigan.com.

ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICES MARIA SANTORINI, EA

734-475-2748 SmallBizzSolutions@gmail.com TaxesByMaria.com Make your dreams come true. I work with you on a personal level to determine the best solutions for your unique needs. I am your trusted partner in success. See ad page 29.

AROMATHERAPY ROSY GLOW AROMATHERAPY

Margo Hertzfeld, Certified Aromatherapist 419-360-0169 RosyGlowAromatherapy.com Clinically certified aromatherapist offers holistic consultations with customized blends of professional quality essential oils. Trust Margo to help you understand the complicated world of aromatherapy.

Her holistic approach can help you maximize your benefits from this powerful therapy and minimize side effects. Aromatherapy is a wonderful way to integrate natural healing into your life.

Phone consultations are available.

BODYWORK RELAXSTATION MASSAGE THERAPY

300 W Huron, Ann Arbor, 48103 734-623-1951 RelaxStationMassage.com You’re in Good Hands. Offering affordable and convenient high-quality massage therapy so that you can live your life more fully. Walk-in or appointment 7 days a week.

COACHING & CONSULTING ANDREA KENNEDY

400 W Russell St, Ste 2370, Saline, 48176 734-664-2255 MainstreamReiki.com During your reiki session, I see issues affecting your energy and recent life experiences then share insights and fresh perspectives assisting you in moving forward.

See ad page 10.

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MARIA SYLVESTER, MSW, CPC 734-717-7532 LifeEmpowermentCoaching.com

As a certified Life Coach, Maria is a master at helping her clients get unstuck, become unstoppable and see their lives soar. Experience her simple, yet profoundly powerful coaching process and remove obstacles that interfere with having: a great love, a great job, a great life. Maria coaches adolescents, adults and couples and offers a complimentary first session.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY JOAN ROSE CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN 734-323-9485 IAHP.com/JoanRoseChiro

Joan Rose, an Upledger certified practitioner, has offered CranioSacral Therapy for over 25 years.

A light touch and deep listening allow healing to occur.

8830 Currie, Northville, MI 734-796-6690 AcceptedAsIAm.com

Healing sessions include: Intuitive guidance, holistic therapy, auricular acupuncture and trauma erase homeopathy. $185. (1-2-hr session). See ad page 11.

ANN ARBOR’S DENTIST

Passionate about holistic care while utilizing Bio-Compatible materials and lasers. Our patients can elect to be free from fluoride, mercury and other harmful metals.

Filling materials are tooth colored and both BPA & Bis-GMA free.

We offer natural oral health products using fine essential oils, and free of gluten and preservatives. See ad page 5.

Complimentary first session. Ellen’s powerfully effective coaching has helped hundreds of people to radically improve their health and energy, know their purpose and begin living their dreams. Raw vegan since 2002, Ellen has unique expertise to guide you on a path of real transformation. She offers private coaching, private retreats, and popular annual group retreats in Michigan and Costa Rica.

SELF ACCEPTANCE PROCESS

BIOLOGICAL DENTIST Dr. W. K. Dobracki, DDS 606 W Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor, 48103 734-747-6400 DrDobracki@AnnArborsDentist.com AnnArborsDentist.com

Ellen Livingston 734-645-3217 EllenLivingston.com

DETOX/COLONIC

INNERSPACE HOLISTIC SETH KOPALD AT EXPLORATION SERVICES

Arbor Wellness Center, 2350 Washtenaw Ave, Ste 3, Rm A, Ann Arbor, 48104 734-395-3319 SethKopald.com

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With Seth’s help, develop more peace, compassion, and playfulness while you get to know your inner world. Build self-leadership and feel more centered and grounded. See ad page 10.

Brandy Boehmer 734-709-8313 2350 Washtenaw Ave, Ste 14, Ann Arbor InnerSpaceHolistic.com Colon Therapy is the slow and gentle insertion of purified water into the colon (large intestine) for the cleansing of poisons, mucous and accumulated fecal matter. It is also used to stimulate the colon to recover its natural shape, tone, and peristaltic wave action. No chemicals or drugs are used—thus it is a safe, gentle health-giving alternative. Brandy Boehmer is National Board Certified in colon hydrotherapy through the International Association for Colon Therapy.

EDUCATION ANN ARBOR SCHOOL OF MASSAGE, HERBAL & NATURAL MEDICINE 6276 Jackson Rd, Suite B Ann Arbor MI 48103 NaturopathicSchoolOfAnnArbor.net

Professional diploma training, classes, herbal apothecary & dispensary and student massage clinic. Visit us, visit our website or call 734-761-1600.

FOOT REFLEXOLOGY DENISE HELD, RN

Certified Reflexologist 2002 Hogback Rd, Ste 14, Ann Arbor 734-649-2891 DeniseBHeld@gmail.com A2Reflexology.com Feeling stressed? Just can’t seem to relax? Foot Reflexology, known for its relaxing and restorative qualities, can help you feel better. Call today. $20 off your first session with this ad. See ad page 24.

GENERAL & COSMETIC DENTISTRY ANN ARBOR SMILES DENTAL GROUP

2365 S Huron Pkwy, Ann Arbor, 48104 734-677-8700 AnnArborSmiles.com Ann Arbor Smiles is a state-of-theart general and cosmetic dental office dedicated to treating the whole person in a caring and compassionate manner. Most insurances accepted and financing is available. See ads pages 3 and 21.

HEALTH & WELLNESS MHEALTHY — UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH & WELL-BEING SERVICES 3003 S State St, WT-2060, Ann Arbor 734-647-7888 MHealthy.UMich.edu

MHealthy offers wellness and health risk reduction services, including: Exercise, Nutrition, Weight Management, Tobacco Treatment and Alcohol Management, for U-M employees, and the public.

HEALTHY RESTAURANTS

HOLISTIC SKIN CARE

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Craft a bowl from fresh, local ingredients or get a superfood packed smoothie. Our dynamic seasonal menu is allergenfriendly with vegetarian and vegan options. See ad page 19.

Spa experiences to bring forth the stillness within, and radiance throughout.

Drawn from the traditions of Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine, and combined with the latest aesthetic advancements to deliver results. Holiday gifts and certificates available. See ad page 15.

5060 Jackson Rd, Ste. A, Ann Arbor 734-887-6655 FreshForage.com

SILVIO’S ORGANIC RISTORANTE E PIZZERIA

715 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 734-214-6666 SilviosOrganicPizza.com We work with passion for making only real food, made with fresh, local and organic ingredients. We want to offer you a genuine Italian food experience. Our store is not only a restaurant or a bar, our store is an artisanal food lab, where we make bread, pizza, pastries, salads, soups and fresh pasta everyday, following the path of the Italian tradition, but also offering gluten-free and vegan dishes. See ad page 8.

HOLISTIC DENTISTRY CORI CRIDER, DDS

2444 Packard Road, Ypsilanti 734-572-4428 CoriCriderDDS.com Your mouth is a window to your overall health. Cori Crider, DDS, earned her dental degree with honors from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, has practiced in the community for 28 years and will help you acheive optimum oral health. See ad page 9.

HOLISTIC DOCTOR DR. MALCOLM SICKELS, M.D. 210 Little Lake Dr, Ste 10 Ann Arbor, 48103 734-332-9936 DrSickels.com

Malcolm Sickels earned his M.D. from the University of Michigan, where he taught fellow medical students about different approaches to health. Board certified in Family Medicine and Holistic Medicine, he is in solo practice on the west side of Ann Arbor. Learn more at Dr Sickels.com. See ads pages 16 and 20.

415 N Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 734-436-8991 KWestSkinBodySoul.com

HOLISTIC VETERINARIAN JOHN B. SMITH, DVM

1954 S Industrial, Ann Arbor 734-213-7447 DogDoctor.us We invite you to partner with us for a naturopathic, patient-centered approach to restoring and maintaining your pet’s health. We focus on health span—not just life span. See ad page 28.

HOMEOPATHIC PHARMACY CASTLE REMEDIES

2345 S. Huron Pkwy, Ann Arbor In the Parkway Center 734-973-8990 CastleRemedies.com Discover Michigan’s only homeopathic pharmacy open to the public. Herbs, Nutritional Supplements, Aromatherapy, Distinctive Gifts & Jewelry. Specializing in products for maintaining health & preventing disease. See ad page 23.

INTEGRATIVE DENTAL CARE POMERANCE INTEGRATIVE DENTAL CARE

154 S Industrial Dr, Saline, MI 48176 734-429-7460 PomeranceDentalCare.com Pomerance Integrative Dental Care, where Dr. Sheryl Pomerance—not “just a dentist”—offers comprehensive care in all aspects of dentistry, facial growth and development, function and airway. See ad page 24.

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PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY ANN ARBOR SMILES DENTAL GROUP

Dr. Abbie Walker, DDS, MS 2365 S Huron Pkwy, Ann Arbor, 48104 734-677-8700 AnnArborSmiles.com Ann Arbor Smiles is a state-of-theart general and cosmetic dental office dedicated to treating the whole person in a caring and compassionate manner. Most insurances accepted and financing is available. See ads pages 3 and 21.

REIKI ANDREA KENNEDY

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400 W Russell St, Ste 2370, Saline, 48176 734-664-2255 MainstreamReiki.com Reduce stress, move forward with Andrea Kennedy, a full-time reiki practitioner and instructor with 23 years’ experience. Try Reiki Special: 1st session only $25. See ad page 10.

RETREATS SONG OF THE MORNING YOGA RETREAT CENTER 9607 Sturgeon Valley Rd. Vanderbilt, MI 49795 989-983-4107 SongOfTheMorning.org

Find spiritual refreshment amongst 800 acres of natural beauty for your own personal retreat or participate in workshops, yoga classes, meditations or Sunday Service. Accommodations and gourmet vegetarian meals available.

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Everyday enchantments and inspirations: Divine Wares, Vintage Relics, Gallery Arts and Sacred Swag. Be the mystery unfolding. Shopping, classes, workshops & events. See ad page 11.

SMOKING CESSATION FREE AT LAST! HYPNOSIS Center - A Joyful Journey 734-883-8775

Stop smoking in one visit. Afraid it’s going to be too painful or too difficult? Our unique specialized and proven system makes it easy.

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Achieve permanent positive life and habit changes through our safe, rapid and effective system. Tap the potential of your mind to create the health and vitality you’ve always wanted. See ad page 22.

WELLNESS CENTERS THE NUTRITIONAL HEALING CENTER OF ANN ARBOR

462 Jackson Plaza, Ann Arbor MI 48103 734-302-7575 thenhcaa.com We help you on your journey to achieve optimal health and feel your best through whole food nutrition and supplements. See ad page 25.

THRIVE! WELLNESS CENTER 6901 State Rd, Ste D, Saline 734-470-6766 Thrive-Wellness-Center.com

Shannon Roznay, DC, specializes in Nutrition Response Testing and Activator Chiropractic. Thrive! also carries natural foods, skin and home products. See ad inside front cover and page 18.

YOGA A2 KUNDALINI YOGA

Billie Wahlen • 734-276-6520 A2KundaliniYoga.com Kundalini yoga classes, workshops, gong meditations, Sat Nam Rasayan Healing and Level 1 Teacher Trainings in the Ann Arbor area.

Yogi Bhajan started the 3HO organization to share these ancient yogic techniques and uplift humanity.

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