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DECEMBER 11 - DECEMBER 17, 2013
WELLNESS CALENDAR
by Hayley Benton & Carrie Eidson
Wellness Yoga for the Eyes (pd.) Fridays, 10:45-12:00—Natural vision improvement through Yoga, Qigong and the Bates Method. Nourish & Flourish, 347 Depot St. River Arts District. All Levels. Instructor: Nathan Oxenfeld. $12. integraleyesight.com
• SUNDAYS, 3pm - "Living in the Solution," The Servanthood House, 156 E. Chestnut St. Open big book study. Info: 989-8075. • MONDAYS, 7pm - "Generations," First Congregational UCC, 20 Oak St. Info: 4745120. • TUESDAYS, 7pm - Meets at First Congregational Church, 20 Oak St. Info: 2731280.
Al-Anon Al-Anon is a support group for the family and friends of alcoholics. More than 33 groups are available in the WNC area. Info: wnc-alanon. org or 800-286-1326. • WEDNESDAYS, 11:30am - "Daytime Serenity," Pardee Education Center at the Blue Ridge Mall, 1800 Four Seasons Blvd. --- 7pm - Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 798 Asheville Community Yoga Center Merrimon Ave. --- 5:45pm - Al-Anon meetLocated at 8 Brookdale Road. Info: ashevilleing for women, Grace Covenant Presbyterian communityyoga.com. Church, 798 Merrimon Ave. • TH (12/12), 6-7:30pm - Winter Detox Mini • THURSDAYS, 6pm - Al-Anon meeting for Retreat. $20. women, New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3020 Sweeten Creek Road. Grace Lutheran Church • THURSDAYS, 7pm - "Parents of Children 1245 Sixth Ave. W., Hendersonville. Info: with Alcoholism," West Asheville Presbyterian gracelutherannc.com or 693-4890. Church, 690 Haywood Road. --- 7pm • TH (12/12), 7:30 am-1:30 pm - Grace Pinecrest Presbyterian Church, 1790 Greenville Lutheran Church, 1245 Sixth Ave. W., Highway at North Highland Lake Road, Flat Hendersonville, will host an annual blood drive Rock. --- 8pm - Fletcher United Methodist to support Henderson County Pardee and Church, 50 Library St., Fletcher. Park Ridge Hospitals and the VA in Asheville. • FRIDAYS, 1pm - "Keeping the Focus," Appointments and info: 233-5301. First Baptist Church, 5 Oak St. Entrance near Charlotte Street. --- 5:30pm - "Family Red Cross Blood Drives Matters," First United Church, 66 Harrison Info: redcrosswnc.org or 258-3888. Ave., Franklin. Appointment and ID required for blood drives. • SATURDAYS, 10am - "One Day at a Time," • TH (12/12), 2-6:30pm- Francis Asbury First Baptist Church, Buncombe and 5th United Methodist Church, 725 Asbury Road, avenues, Hendersonville. --- 10am - "Grace Candler. Appointments and info: 667-3950. Fireside," Grace Episcopal Church, 871 • TH (12/12), 7:30am-4pm - Charles George Merrimon Ave. --- 10am - "Saturday Serenity," V.A. Medical Center, 1100 Tunnel Road. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 337 Charlotte St. Appointments and info: 299-2514 ext. 4117 --- noon - "Courage to Change," Bess Sprinkle • FR (12/13), 7:30am-4pm - Woodland Memorial Library, Weaverville. Hills Church, 50 Woodland Hills Road. Appointments and info: 258-3888 ext. 314. • SUNDAYS, 5pm - Al-Anon and Alateen, West Asheville Presbyterian Church, 690 Haywood • TH (12/19), 7am-6pm - Mission Hospital, Road. 501 Biltmore Ave. Appointments and info: • MONDAYS, noon - "Keeping the Focus," 1-800-RED-CROSS. First Baptist Church, 5 Oak St. Entrance Women's Health Screening near Charlotte street. --- 6pm - "Attitude • 2nd SATURDAYS, 11am-3pm - Women's of Gratitude," Grace Episcopal Church, health screenings will be held at Asheville 871 Merrimon Ave. --- 7pm - First Christian Sam's Club, 645 Patton Ave., and Church, 201 Blue Ridge Road, Black Mountain. Hendersonville Sam's Club, 300 Highlands --- 7:30pm - First United Methodist Church, Square Drive. Free. Info: avl.mx/01f or Jackson and Church Streets, Sylva. --- 8pm SamsHealthScreenings@cohnwolfe.com. - "Al-Anon Spoken Here," Ledger Baptist Church, U.S. 226 near Bakersville. --- 8pm Yoga For Veterans Pinecrest Presbyterian Church, 1790 Greenville • MONDAYS, 7-8pm - A yoga class for vetHighway at North Highland Lake Road. erans and their families will be offered at • TUESDAYS, 4pm - Grace Church, 242 Asheville Yoga Donation Studio, 239 S. Liberty Highway 107 N., Cashiers. --- 5:30pm - "Steps St. All levels. Instructor: Ashley Poole. Free. to Recovery," Kenilworth Presbyterian Church, Info: youryoga.com or 254-0380. 123 Kenilworth Road. --- 7pm - "One Day at a Time," First Congregational UCC, 20 Oak St. --- 8pm - Transylvania men's meeting, BrevardSupport Groups Davidson River Presbyterian Church, 249 E. Main St. Understanding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) (pd.) Platinum Exchange is offering Free 30 minute public presentations on Understanding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) at the Asheville Chamber, 3rd floor. Mondays at 12:15pm, 1:15pm and 2pm and Wednesdays at 12:15pm. More info: platinum-exchange.com
Adult Children Of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families ACOA is an anonymous 12-step, "Twelve Tradition" program for women and men who grew up in alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes. Info: adultchildren.org. • FRIDAYS, 7pm - "Inner Child" study group. Grace Episcopal Church, 871 Merrimon Ave. Info: 989-8075.
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Balance Point Collaborative Located at 263 Haywood St. unless otherwise noted. Info: balancepointnc.com or 348-6922. • TUESDAYS, 5:30-6:30pm - New Voice, a support group for eating disorder recovery. Free. Info: balancepointnc.com or 348-6922. Caring for Aging Parents Education
and Support • 3rd MONDAYS, 5-6:30pm - Caring for Aging Parents Education and Support (CAPES) meets monthly at Mission Hospital’s Loretta Hall, Conference Room 6, located behind the St. Joseph Hospital Building. CAPES serves anyone caring for or concerned about an aging parent or adult. Free. Info: 277-8288 or 2134542. Debtors Anonymous 12-step recovery on issues of underearning, debt and learning to live one's vision in life. Info: 779-0077. • MONDAYS, 7pm - Meets at First Congregational UCC, 20 Oak St., Room 101. Info: debtorsanonymous.org. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: Magnetic Minds • WEDNESDAYS, 7-9pm & SATURDAYS, 4-6pm - Magnetic Minds provides self-help through weekly, peer-facilitated support meetings. Meets at 1316-C Parkwood Road, across from the West Asheville BB&T. Free. Info: MagneticMinds.weebly.com or 367-7660. Emotions Anonymous: Asheville • TUESDAYS, 7pm- Emotions Anonymous offers a 12-step program for anyone desiring to live a healthier emotional life. Held at Oak Forest Presbyterian Church, 880 Sandhill Road. Info: 631-434-5294. GRASP: Asheville Autism Support Group • 2nd SATURDAYS, 3-5pm - "Join other adult Aspies at GRASP - Asheville Global and Regional Aspergers Syndrome Partnership." Held at Firestorm Cafe and Books, 48 Commerce St. Must be 18 years or older and on the autism spectrum. Free. Info: GRASP.org or meetup.com/graspasheville. NAMI Support Groups The National Alliance on Mental Illness offers three types of groups to support people living with mental health issues and their families, friends and loved ones. Free. Info: namiwnc. org or 505-7353. • WEDNESDAYS, 2pm - Dual Diagnosis Support Group. For individuals with MH/ SA diagnoses. 3 Thurland Ave., off Biltmore Avenue. • 1st SATURDAYS, 10am; 3rd TUESDAYS, 6pm - Family/Caregiver group for people supporting someone experiencing a mental health issue. 356 Biltmore Ave., Suite 315. Nar-Anon Nar-Anon provides support to relatives and friends concerned about the addiction or drug problem of a loved one. • • TUESDAYS, 7pm - West Asheville Presbyterian Church, 690 Haywood Road; enter through back door. Info: robinplemmons@gmail.com. • WEDNESDAYS, 12:30pm - First United Methodist Chuch, 204 6th Ave. W., Hendersonville. Enter through side parking lot. Info: 891-8050. Overeaters Anonymous A fellowship of individuals who are recovering from compulsive overeating. A 12-step program. • THURSDAYS, 6:30pm - Step Study group at the Cox House, 723 N. Grove St., Hendersonville. Info: 329-1637.