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Customer Appreciation Sale at Johnson Compounding & Wellness

Visit Johnson Compounding & Wellness, in Waltham, for its in- store annual customer appreciation sale from June 6 to 11. Sample products, get questions answered and enter daily raffles for a chance to win some great prizes. Most items will be on sale for 20 percent off throughout the week. Those unable to attend in person may shop online for the same great discount from June 6 to 12 at Shop.NaturalCompounder.com. This is a great opportunity to meet the staff and discover new products and services that can support one’s wellness journey.

Cost: Free. Location: 577 Main St., Waltham. For more information, call 781893-3870 or visit NaturalCompounder.com. See ad on page 3 and Resource Guide on page 34.

FLOAT Boston Challenge Returns

Starting July 1, FLOAT Boston will bring back its popular summer float challenge. All summer long, anyone that floats three times in one month will receive a fourth float for free. “The research we have on the benefits of floating have their participants float at least a couple times a week,” says Sara Garvin, FLOAT’s co-founder. “Getting in a weekly float for even one month can really deliver the stress-busting benefits floating is known for.”

FLOAT will also expand its Community Hours to two weekday mornings through September. During Monday and Thursday Community Hours, floats before noon are discounted 50 percent.

Floating aids the brain and body in relaxing and disconnecting from environmental stimulation which has been linked to increased cases of pain, anxiety, depression and other ailments exacerbated by stress. Individuals effortlessly float on a bed of water that has been saturated with more than 1,000 pounds of Epsom salt. These specially designed float pools are constructed in rooms built to be soundproof and lightproof, and tightly calibrated so that both the water and air match the temperature of the skin.

Cost: $43-$85; packages available. Location: 515 Medford St., Somerville, MA. For more information, call 844-443-5628 or visit FLOATBoston.com. See ad on page 8 and Resource Guide on page 34.

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Beauty from the Inside and Out

The Ivy Drip Bar and Wellness center, in Belmont, Massachusetts, is offering a 25 percent discount to Natural Awakenings readers that mention this news brief when scheduling their first treatment session. The center, located inside the American Day Spa, offers IV nutrient infusions, vitamin injections and a variety of aesthetic treatments.

“Our aim is to enhance your beauty and wellness on the inside and out,” says owner Meredith Scannell, Ph.D., who is an advanced nurse practitioner. She focuses on the customer experience in a soothing environment while remaining committed to offering safe and effective treatments.

The drip bar’s nutrient infusion formulas are used to deliver vitamins and minerals directly into the bloodstream, offering superior absorption over oral supplements. They are used to hydrate, fight aging, improve brain power, reduce stress and alleviate symptoms associated with medical illnesses like fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and chronic pain.

Cost: $35-$225. Location: 7 Brighton St., Belmont, MA. For more information, call 617-401-5802 or visit TheIvyDrip Bar.net. See ad on page 7 and Resource Guide on page 38.

Get Energized at Graceful Aging Workshop Peggy Normandin of Body Dynamic Pilates is leading a Graceful Aging workshop from 6:30 to 8 p.m., June 10, at her studio in Cumberland, Rhode Island. Students will learn static and active stretching, both laying down and seated, using a flex band and foam roller. Some fun standing movement patterns will also be incorporated, and a portion of the class will address deeper fascial stretches. This popular workshop is limited to 11 people.

“Keeping our bodies strong but agile will allow us to keep doing activities we enjoy as we age and ready to pursue fun outdoor summer activities,” says Normandin.

Cost: $25 for studio members/$30 for new students or guests. Location: 1099 Mendon Rd., Cumberland, RI. For more information, call 401-333-8550 or visit Body DynamicsRI.com. See ad on this page and Resource Guide on page 37.

Join in Nature for Sacred Ceremony

The Center for Spiritual Living (CSL) SouthCoastal MA Teaching Chapter will be holding a spiritual ceremony from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., June 18, at the Gamba Family Farm & Sanctuary, in Rehoboth, Massachusetts. Attendees will be invited to celebrate and enjoy the beautiful 43-acre farm, surrounded by rescued animals and a community with shared values and principles allowing a sense of oneness, peace, joy and tranquility to unfold. People are encouraged to bring their own chair and wear farm-appropriate attire.

“All are welcome and in this Principle of Oneness, we gather—in meditation, prayer, fun, laughter and spirit—to celebrate all of creation,” says Spiritual Director Barbara M. Fuyat, RScP. “Together, at this sacred forest farm sanctuary, we’ll reveal our true unity with each other, with Mother Earth, and with creatures great and small.”

CSL SouthCoastal MA Teaching Chapter is a warm, welcoming and metaphysical community studying the Science of Mind, a philosophy and a way of life that embraces all spiritual paths.

Sanctuary horses at the Gamba Family Farm.

Cost: Free. Location: 197 Perryville Rd., Rehoboth, MA. For more information, call 401-793-1753 or visit CSLSouthCoast.org. See ad on page 15 and Resource Guide on page 37.

Yoga Studio Offers Walking Workshop Time for You Yoga, in Cumberland, Rhode Island, is hosting a special, three-hour yoga workshop: Yoga to “GO” Walking Lessons from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., June 3, at the studio. Walking with awareness can be exhilarating and fun. In this Svaroopa yoga class, participants will learn how to use their legs and abdominals effectively while walking and explore how walking is a series of yoga poses strung together. Take aways include a springier step, a sway in the hips and a lighter attitude. Svaroopa yoga teaches people to stand with a more open spine, leaning into their bones. Poses such as Warrior help walkers use their leg muscles and abdominals while taking yoga on the go. The program is offered by Maria Sichel, a certified Svaroopa yoga teacher and yoga therapist with more than 17 years of experience guiding students with a down-to-earth, caring, fun and practical approach.

The workshop is open to yoga students of all levels. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

Cost: $55. Location: 2155 Diamond Hill Rd., Cumberland, RI. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 401-305-5319. Learn more about Svaroopa yoga at TimeForYouYoga.com. See Resource Guide on page 38.

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Strawberry Festival Provides Scholarships for Freetown Students

The 33rd annual Strawberry Festival will take place, rain or shine, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 19, at The Bandstand, in Assonet, Massachusetts. This annual festival is held to raise funds for scholarships for students from Freetown, Massachusetts.

This family-friendly event will showcase an assortment of crafters and fun for everyone. Festival goers will enjoy homemade strawberry shortcake, hot dogs and lemonade. Live music from Midnight Sun Country Band will provide entertainment throughout the day.

The event is sponsored by the Tuesday Club of Assonet, the Freetown Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council. Parking is free.

Location: Assonet Village Four Corners at the Bandstand Route, Exit 13 (Old Exit 10) from 24 South or Exit 11 (Old Exit 9) from 24 North. For more information, call Dottie at 508-644-2459 or visit Tuesday Club of Assonet on Facebook.