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e all try to be as earth-friendly as we can be, but the subject is especially on our minds this month, as we celebrate Earth Day on April 22. Thankfully, Tucson is a “green” place to live, year-round, and this extra packed issue of Natural Awakenings proves it. We are surrounded by local businesses and organizations who have sustainability on their minds 24/7, and for that, I am proud to be a Tucsonan.

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Our expansive green section in this issue includes profiles of local businesses that can help you achieve maximum greenness in your home and life, plus other glimpses into local efforts to be sustainable and eco-friendly.

A&E Recycled Granite is making a difference by creating beautiful pieces from pieces of granite and stone that otherwise would have been trashed, right here in Tucson. On page 32, check out this inspiring company that is making a difference—and creating unique pieces that are sure to strike up a conversation with any guests who see this natural stone in your home or yard.

Another Tucson native who is creating beauty from recycled and raw materials is Rebecca Kouchit, who breathes life into so-called “eco-art”. See some of the inspiring pieces she creates, bringing more awareness to eco-friendly art, on page 30.

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newsbriefs Warrior Goddess Training with Jeanette Gibler

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eanette Gibler will offer an eight-week Warrior Goddess Training, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Fridays, starting April 29.

Within the safety of a circle of women with shared agreements, attendees will explore what it is to “make a commitment to ourselves”.

“The need for a new paradigm of leadership and support is rising,” says Gibler, a HealtherAsh Amara certified facilitator. “We are the ones we have been waiting for— women supporting each other as we shed the old, outdated ways of being and come back home to the brilliant Jeanette Gibler beauty of our authentic selves.”

Attendees will explore owning and embodying personal power and passion, practice stepping into joyful and simple pleasure and open to loving themselves with every fiber of their being. They will extract attention from being “otherfocused” to being “inner-focused” in order to gain clarity and insight into their own unique brilliancy, talents, gifts, wisdom and inspiration.

Gibler will teach: tools for staying grounded and present in difficult situations; how to claim strength and ignite our Goddess; cutting-edge learning techniques, ritual and transformational, experiential group processes; energetic techniques to create breakthrough in a nourishing way; a map to living in authenticity and joy; and being in a community with other women.

Location: To be announced. For more information, call 520-730-9277, email Info@JeanetteGibler.com or visit JeanetteGibler.com/warrior-goddess. See ad, page 27.

Dr. Alan Cross Now Offering Neuropathy Treatment

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lan D. Cross, Doctor of Chiropractic and owner of Alan D. Cross, D.C., P.C., is now offering treatment for neuropathy. Cross says this therapy has an over 90 percent satisfaction rate with patients, who can gain relief from months or years of numbness or searing pain in the lower extremity.

“Many people, including diabetic patients, suffer with loss of feeling or constant pain in the feet and/or legs,” says Cross. “Medication often doesn’t give substantial relief, or the patient prefers a route to restoring better nerve function without medication.” Although there is no guarantee with Alan Cross any treatment, this treatment has been proven to be highly effective in most patients, says Cross. “People who have given up on walking extended distances, dancing, bowling or other activities due to the pain or numbness may be able to resume the activities they miss.”

Cross uses the Palmer method of adjusting and is one of a limited number of chiropractors trained in the Atlas Orthogonal technique. He also uses functional medicine to treat patients with chronic conditions, including nutritional response testing to determine if there are issues with heavy metals, immune challenges or other factors preventing the patient from living life to their maximum potential.

Location: AAA Accident & Injury Clinics, 6700 N. Oracle Rd., Ste. 502, Tucson.

For more information, call 520-797-4177, email ACrossDC@live.com or visit AlanCrossDC.com. See ad, page 6.

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Essential Healing Community of Light Seeking New Location of Light, a metaphysical and spiritual gathTao Retreat in Oracle Community ering of Lightworkers for healing, enlightenment and eather Chalon, MPH, Senior Trainer and Healing Tao Instructor, will lead an Essential Healing Tao Retreat, August 26 to 28, at Historic El Rancho Robles Ranch, in Oracle.

Heather Chalon Attendees will learn the secrets of ancient Taoist practices for deep healing—spirit, mind, body—and open to their natural source of wellness to reveal their natural life path.

“Experience the healing power of Six Healing Sounds, Inner Smile and Micro Cosmic Orbit. Play Five Animal Frolics, Five Treasures, Swimming Dragon and more. Renew the senses and radiate natural beauty with Qi Self Massage,” says Chalon.

Chalon has 30 years of experience in the Tao Healing Arts and has trained with masters in Asia, Europe and the U.S., including Grand Master Mantak Chia. She put the practices to the test to regain health and establish her true path in life after a nearly fatal illness.

The event is open to both beginners and experienced, and includes 12 credit hours toward the 40 hours required for associate instructor level.

A special rate is available for non-participant friend or family members who wish to come along.

Cost: $425 before May 30; $495 after; $395 for commuter. Location: 1170 N. Rancho Robles Rd., Oracle. For more information, call 520-780-6751, email Heather@HeatherChalon.com or visit HeatherChalon.com.

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growth, is currently seeking a new midtown location for its community. They would like a space to teach classes and hold other spiritual development events.

“We create an atmosphere of growth by embracing positive change, knowledge, exploration and experimentation within the framework of metaphysical principles,” says Reverend Rosanne Crago. “Having a place that promotes a journey of spiritual growth and understanding/ knowing of thyself is of the highest value.”

Community of Light currently offers Sunday services at 11 a.m. and a Healing and Message Circle on Fridays at noon, both held at Unscrewed Theater, 3244 East Speedway Boulevard, in Tucson. Sunday meditations and talks are recorded and available on their website. Love donations are accepted and all are welcome.

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newsbriefs Regaining Emotional Health in a Japanese Garden

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The distinctively restorative powers of Japanese garden walks have been scientifically studied and can provide people with a rich and transformative therapeutic experience. For example, Japanese garden viewing has been shown to improve the symptoms and moods of Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patients. Japanese studies of EKG results prove that people are more relaxed in Japanese gardens than in any other gardens and feel less stressed by life.

Participants in U.S. studies report that walking through a Japanese garden setting as little as twice a week for six weeks and journaling about the experience reduces their feelings of sadness, hopelessness, fear and loneliness, and amplifies their feelings of happiness, joy and emotional strength.

Location: 2130 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson. The gardens are open from October 1 through May 3. For more information, call 520-272-3200 or visit YumeGardens.org.

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he Loft Cinema will present a screening of Consumed, a gripping dramatic thriller set in the complex world of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), on April 12. The event will feature a Non-GMO Information and Food Fair, with local groups and vendors on the Loft patio, starting at 6 p.m.

A panel discussion with local experts will immediately follow the film. Panelists include Melissa Diane Smith, author of Going Against GMOs, and small farmer Anne Loftfield, of High Energy Agriculture.

In Consumed, Sophie (Zoe Lister-Jones, The Other Guys) is a working-class single mother who goes on a journey to uncover the cause of her sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mysterious illness. Interwoven are the stories of an organic farmer in danger of losing his farm, the CEO of a biotechnology corporation trying to save the world and two scientists on the verge of a major discovery. Featuring an all-star supporting cast, including Danny Glover (Lethal Weapon), Anthony Edwards (ER), Victor Garber (Sicario) and Griffin Dunne (After Hours).

Location: 3233 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson. For more information, call 520-795-0844, email Info@LoftCinema.org or visit LoftCinema.org. See ad, page 8.

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Astrology and Tarot Readings with Shivani Baker

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ith 30 years of experience as an astrologer, tarot card reader and teacher and a strong spiritual background with grounded practical approach, Shivani Baker is now offering astrology and tarot readings and classes in Tucson. Baker says that anyone can learn to use these beneficial tools, and offers fun classes on both, including a six-class series on learning to read the tarot, held from 7 to 8:30 p.m., beginning April 8. She will also present an astrology class for beginning and intermediate students, beginning on May 2, from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Baker has a background in psychology, and is helpful to those in transition and crisis—people facing terminal illness, divorce, changing careers, loss of a child and other issues. She uses the astrology chart and tarot to guide clients during any period of life.

The astrology chart discusses many different aspects of who a person is, including health, relationships, creativity and lessons to be worked on, and it gives insight to personal challenges as well as how to enhance one’s gifts. The tarot is a tool that uses symbols or archetypes to tap into the subconscious, which holds all the answers within us. The tarot can give clarity to a specific issue going on currently.

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eventspotlights Twin Celebrity Impressionists Bring Vegas-Style Act to Tucson for One Night

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he Edwards Twins, identical twin celebrity impressionists who are selling out concert halls around the world, will return to their childhood home of Tucson for a special charity performance at 6:30 p.m., April 10, at the Fox Theatre. The evening’s proceeds will benefit the Tucson Musician’s Museum, Shared Hope, and The Edwards Twins Comedy for Charity.

Alumni of Rincon High School, Anthony and Eddie Edwards have toured the globe for two decades with their high-energy performances bringing song, dance and comedy to the stage through realistic portrayals of Elton John, Cher, Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler and other stars from the more than 100 in their repertoire. Extravagant designer costumes and elaborate makeup add just the right elements to bring the glitz and glamour of the Las Vegas Strip to downtown Tucson for this one-night engagement.

“We are excited to be coming home with a show that will entertain the entire family,” says Anthony, the Vegasstyle act’s producer and Eddie’s elder brother (by four minutes). “We truly hold Tucson close to our hearts.”

The evening will be emceed by Arizona Daily Star editorial cartoonist David Fitzsimmons, also a Rincon High School alumnus, and Pima County Attorney Barbara LaWall, a Rincon alumnus as well, will commemorate National Crime Victims’ Rights Week with a special presentation.

The program will also include performances by the Rincon High School/University High School Choir, Egokillaz, winners of the National Hip Hop Championship, and the senior tap revue Rodeo City Wreckettes.

Cost: Range from $20 to a $50 VIP package. To purchase tickets, visit the Fox Theatre Box Office, at 17 W. Congress St., in Tucson, call 520-547-3040 or visit FoxTucson.com.

For more information, visit ComedyForCharity.org.

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Suzanne Giesemann Returns to Tucson with Talk and Workshop

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ationally recognized speaker Suzanne Giesemann will present a workshop, April 10, and talk, at 6:30 p.m., at Unity of Tucson. When she spoke last year in Tucson, Giesemann had overflow audiences. This year’s talk is unique and not a repeat of the previous presentation.

The workshop, “Making the Connection”, provides the keys to accessing and learning to trust the inner guidance available to everyone and finding the fulfilling path for their lives.

In her new talk, “Getting Out of the Box”, Giesemann will share her personal story and how she became one of the most acclaimed evidential communicators for the reality of spiritual connections. The talk addresses the preponderance of evidence for the reality of the amazing connections to the spiritual side of reality.

Cost: $5 for April 14 talk; no one is turned away for lack of funds. Location: 3617 Camino Blanco, Tucson. For more information, call 520-395-2365, email TucsonAZ@iands.org or visit TucsonIANDS.org. See ad, page 9.

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The intention of the Purification Gathering is to capture the heart of the Native American legacy through the arts, while exploring the indigenous wisdom of the ancestors, as revealed in the prophecies of numerous tribes of Turtle Island (the U.S.), and in particular highlighting the esteemed Hopi prophecy of the coming “Fifth World”.

The Gathering is a uniting of elders, speakers, musicians and dancers to share about the prophesied signs that have been/are being revealed, indicating these times are upon us. “We are in a global ecological crisis and now, more than ever, it is imperative to pay attention to the ancient warnings of indigenous peoples whose reciprocal and traditional relationship with Mother Earth has made them the Earth guardians of the 21st century,” says Mycenay Plyler, of Global Change Media.

Presenters and performers include Dennis Banks, co-founder of the American Indian Movement; Wendsler Nosie, tribe councilman of Apache Stronghold; Nancy Red Star, of the Cherokee Nation and author of Star Ancestors; Wilfred Buck, of the Opaswayak Cree Nation; TaliasVan & The Bright & Morning Star Band; and more.

Campsites are available. Anyone who cannot afford the suggested donation can gain admittance by providing a donation of a craft or artwork, or by work exchange. Call to arrange.

Cost: $10 per day suggested donation, or $30 for four days. Free for 12 and under. Location: 2074 Pendleton Dr., Tumacácori. For more information, call 520-398-2542, email Mycenay@GlobalChange.media or visit PurificationGathering.org. See ad, page 16.

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Once Paralyzed, Joe Pinella Now Teaches How to Move Freely without Pain

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oe Pinella, founder of The Healing Movements System, will present “Hope… and a Roadmap”, a workshop that will teach how to ease pain, reduce stress and restore the joy Joe Pinella of movement, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., June 4, at Scottish Rite Temple, in Tucson.

Pinella has studied and practiced the ancient Chinese healing arts of qigong and Tai Chi Kung for over 50 years. As a youngster, he had the unusual opportunity to study in a Chinese Buddhist temple in New York City.

The test of his experience came in 1991, when his car plunged 200 feet down a mountainside and he landed on his head. His neck was broken, he had no feeling and could not move. After a month in the hospital, Pinella was sent home and told he would spend the rest of his life as a quadriplegic. Against doctors’ orders, he quit the therapy that would only teach him how to operate a wheelchair with his mouth.

Using the ancient Chinese healing arts of qigong and Tai Chi, Pinella was able to regain full mobility. He did those exercises in his mind for many months until gradually, his body started to respond. Over the course of seven years, Pinella regained full use of his body, with no pain and no limitations.

Feeling that he was “saved for a reason,” Pinella developed a program he calls The Healing Movements System.

In his workshop, Pinella will delve into the theory and practice of The Healing Movements System. It will reveal the same powerful healing techniques, both mental and physical, that Pinella used in his recovery. Participants should come prepared to move, learn and practice the healing movements in order to apply them to their own lives.

Location: 160 S. Scott Ave., Tucson. For more information, call 520-235-7180, email Joe@JoePinella.com or visit JoePinella.com. See ad, page 7.

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inda Joy Stone, OMD, L.Ac., has been a licensed, nationally certified practitioner of Chinese Medicine for 27 years, an Akashic Reader for 20 years and is certified to teach others how to access the Akashic Records. For the month of April, Linda is offering a $10 discount for an Akashic Reading and a $20 discount for an Akashic Acupuncture session—comprised of a 50-minute recorded Akashic reading, followed by acupuncture and a shamanic drum wash to ground and integrate the reading.

“These extraordinary times call for vision and deep inquiry,” explains Stone. “Questions Linda Joy Stone have power and move energy. What can you envision for yourself and the world? How might you master your Life Path? The Akashic Records offer guidance, direction and courage to step into greater authority and joy.”

Stone is committed to evolving consciousness and empowering others toward optimal wellness. She offers “rejuvenating medicine” to transform pain and stress and discover greater comfort in being human. Now 65, Stone has more to offer in her “elderhood” than ever before as she faces her own mortality with humor, curiosity and big spirit. She brings these qualities into the treatment room, along with the skill to safely navigate the energetic “playing” fields.

Location: Acacia Acupuncture & Chinese Herbs, 1760 E. River Rd., #135, Tucson. For more information, call 520-444-6901 or visit LindaJoyStone.com.

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nn Alene, a naturopathic physician since 1972 and iridologist since 1982, offers an online, self-paced course on the practice of iridology—the inspection of the iris of the eye as an aid in determining a person’s state of health or in diagnosing a health problem. The course is available on her website, HeavenlyHealings.net, and a certificate is available at the completion of the course.

Alene does Spiritual Energy Healings by communicating with one’s personal heavenly physician.

She trained under Dr. Bernard Jensen, in Escondido, California, and Bernice Trimarco, in Arizona.

“Let’s take a look inside your body—not with an MRI or a CAT scan, but through your eyes. Iridology has been around for hundreds of years. Those beautiful eyes of yours are the mirror that tells what is going on in your body,” says Alene. “Do you have back pain? Looking into your eyes can show where there was an injury to the spine.”

In her practice of iridology, Alene takes a picture of a client’s eyes with a camera that is the latest in technology from Australia. The colorful eye photos can show many things, including a person’s digestion, the condition of their glands and causes for frequent headaches.

For more information, call 520-975-1133 or visit HeavenlyHealings.net.

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f the 7,500 varieties of apples in the world, 2,500 are grown in the U.S., but only 100 commercially. As of the 1990s, 70 percent were Red Delicious; more recently they’re being replaced with Gala, Granny Smith and Fuji types from taller, thinner trees that can be planted more compactly for easier harvesting, yet are more sensitive to disease and require trellis supports.

Mass-produced fruits and vegetables have been modified over the years to make them look appealing and ship well, while sacrificing taste. Consumers in search of health-enhancing nutrients and robust fla-

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vor can find them by instead connecting with the past through food and flowers.

“Heirloom seeds have remained intact and unexposed to commercial pesticides,” says Jere Gettle, owner of Baker Creek Seed Company, in Mansfield, Missouri. “They’re reliable—plants grown now will be the same next year; not so with hybrids.”

This cleaner, tastier alternative to the status quo is typically packed with more good vitamins than good looks.

Heirloom produce often also delivers a unique regional flavor, such as Vidalia onions or Hatch chile peppers.

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Fine restaurants like to feature Yellow Wonder wild strawberries because they taste like cream. The fragrant Baron von Solemacher strawberry, an antique German Alpine variety, is small and sweet, red and full of flavor; it’s been around since the Stone Age. For pies and preserves, pair them with Victorian rhubarb, which dates back to 1856.

Eat only the rhubarb stalks; the leaves contain poisonous oxalic acid.

Aunt Molly’s ground cherry (husk tomato) hails from Poland. “It’s sweet, with a hint of tart, like pineapple-apricot,” says Gettle. “The Amish and Germans use them in pies. Their high pectin content makes them good for preserves.

Heirlooms send people in search of old recipes and they end up creating their own variations. It’s food as history.”

Valuable Vegetables

Trending this year are purple veggies like the brilliantly colored Pusa Jamuni radish. Pair it with bright pink Pusa Gulabi radishes, high in carotenoids and anthocyanins, atop a stunning salad with Amsterdam prickly-seeded spinach’s arrow-shaped leaves, a variety once grown by Thomas Jefferson. Add a fennellike flavor with Pink Plume celery.

Brighten salsas using the Buena Mulata hot pepper, a deep violet that ripens to a sweet red. Serve with pink pleated Mushroom Basket tomatoes or Lucid Gems, with their black/orange peel and striking yellow/orange flesh. Purple tomatillos are sweeter than green varieties and can be eaten right off the plant.

“Purple sweet potatoes are found in Hawaii, but aren’t common on the mainland,” explains Gettle. “Molokai Purple sweet potatoes keep their deep purple color even when cooked, and are much higher in antioxidants than the orange variety.” To be novel, serve the Albino beet. Baker Creek’s customers use it raw in salads, roasted or fried and don’t let the greens go to waste.

Monique Prince, a clinical social worker in Chester, New Hampshire, grows heirloom organic radishes, greens, herbs, tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers and pumpkins in eight raised beds.

She received Ganisisikuk pole beans (seventh-generation seeds) and Abnaki cranberry runner beans from

a Native American client. Rather than eat the bounty, she’s accumulating the seeds to save the varieties.

Herbs

Thai basil loves summer heat. Make batches of pesto, then freeze it in ice cube trays for later. Christina Major, a nutritionist in Trevorton, Pennsylvania, grows heirloom herbs that include borage, with its edible flowers, and marshmallow, which is a decongestant when added to tea. Her 300-square-foot garden supplies summer veggies such as scarlet runner beans, more than 50 kinds of perennial herbs for year-round use and heirloom raspberries, gooseberries and blackberries “that are eaten as fast as they’re picked,” she says.

Heirlooms extend to trees and bushes. The drought-resistant Fourwing Saltbush has a deep

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1 /3 cup extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup finely chopped celery ½ cup finely chopped onion root system and provides cover ½ cup finely chopped carrot ¼ cup finely chopped fresh purple for songbirds in the West. basil leaf 1 lb ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded ~BBB Seed and finely chopped 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaf Heirloom enthusiasts like to exchange 1 lb waxy boiling potatoes, peeled seeds to try new varieties. “From Deand cut into ½-inch pieces cember to March, traders swap seeds 1 lb lacinato kale, washed and cut and plot their gardens,” says Major. “I into ¼-inch-wide strips got 20 kinds of tomatoes by connecting ½ cup dry cannellini beans, cooked with other traders on Facebook.” until tender 2 qt vegetable stock Flowers Sea salt to taste Of 400,000 flowering plants in the

world, 20 percent are in danger of • Heat olive oil in a heavy soup pot over extinction. “Instead of marigolds and medium-high heat and sauté the celery, petunias, consider old-fashioned anonion, carrot and basil until they’re nuals. Trying new things is fun,” says Gettle. Four O’clocks, familiar to many almost soft, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Midwesterners, come in several colors • Add tomatoes and continue cooking until their liquid has almost cooked out, and are easily cultivated from their about 20 minutes more. abundant seeds. The succulent Ice plant, with its white-pink flowers, looks • Add in the thyme and boiling potatoes, sautéing them for another 5 minutes. like it was dipped in sugar; its edible leaves taste like spinach. Black Swan’s • Add kale and reduce heat to low, burgundy poppies have a frill-like edge, cooking until wilted, about 10 minutes. while Mother of Pearl poppies offer • Add the stock and cooked beans, subtle watercolors. return heat to high and bring to a boil.

“Save seeds, share with neighbors • Reduce heat to low and simmer for at and pass them on to the kids,” advises least an hour.

Gettle. “They’re evidence of our culture.” • Serve with toasted slices of bread.

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Homophones, Homonyms and Homographs, Oh My!

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Homonyms are spelled the same and pronounced the same, but have different meanings.

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Homophones are similar to homonyms in that they also sound alike, have different meanings, but may or may not be spelled the same. Examples: She rose to the occasion when he handed her a rose. They’re going to the movies and will meet their friends there.

Homographs add another dimension to the confusion.

These are words that share the same spelling, but may be pronounced differently. Examples: The actor took a bow for his role as Robin Hood. He was chosen for the part because he knew how to shoot a bow.

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3) Take a slow, deep breath, grasp that feeling tightly in your fist, then hold the fist over your heart. Finally, open your hand and place the feeling into your heart.

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markets nationwide, people are able to buy local more easily.”

A focus on food quality is how Wendy Brown and her husband and five children launched their eco-journey just outside of Portland, Maine.

“We started thinking about where our food came from, how it was grown and raised and what we could do to ensure that it was better,” says Brown. “What we don’t grow or forage ourselves, we try to purchase from local farmers.”

Living more simply during the past decade has helped the family cut debt and become more financially stable.

“Our entry point to sustainable living was to grow tomatoes on the steps of an apartment that Kelly and I once called home years ago,” echoes Erik Knutzen, who, with his wife Kelly Coyne, have transformed their 960-square-foot Los Angeles bungalow into an oasis where they grow food, keep chickens and bees, brew, bake and house their bikes.

Gabriele Marewski’s journey also started with what she ate. “I became a vegetarian at 14, after reading Diet for a Small Planet, by Frances Moore Lappé,” says Marewski, who in 1999 turned an avocado orchard in Homeby Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko stead, Florida, into Paradise Farms. or many Americans, living more green building and clean energy. Many “Forty-seven years later, I’m still a strict sustainably has become a natural businesses now include sustainability vegetarian. I believe it’s the single most part of their daily routine as they as a core business practice, including important statement we can make consistently recycle, eat healthy and the 3,000 certified members of Green about saving the planet.” use energy more efficiently. It’s just America’s Green Business Network.”

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Every one of them had to start profiles the experiences of representative flowers, oyster mushrooms and a variety somewhere, growing their efforts over individuals from around the country that of tropical fruits marketed to Miamitime to the point that nearly every are helping to both make the world more area chefs. Her farm also offers Dinner activity yields better results for themsustainable and their own lives richer in Paradise farm-to-table experiences to selves, their family, their community and more meaningful. From growing raise funds for local nonprofits providing and the planet. It might begin with the and cooking family food and line-drying food for underprivileged city residents, way we eat and eventually expand to laundry to powering their business with and bed-and-breakfast lodging. encompass the way we work. renewable energy, their approaches are Sweden’s Chalmers University as varied as the places they call home. of Technology offers a free online New American Way course, Sustainability in Everyday Life, “The sustainability movement is large First Steps based on five themes: energy, climate and growing in the U.S.,” says Todd “Many people start with something change, food, chemicals and globalizaLarsen, with Green America, a grasssmall at home, particularly if they’re tion. “People can make a difference by roots nonprofit organization harnessing concerned about the impacts on their making responsible choices in their eveconomic forces to create a socially just family’s health,” says Larsen. “More eryday life,” says Anna Nyström Claesand environmentally sustainable society. Americans are approaching sustainson, one of the three original teachers.

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Renewable Energy Association (MREA), which will again host the world’s largest energy fair in June in Custer, Wisconsin.

“It’s easy to start at home by adopting one new practice and sticking with it until it becomes a habit; then add a second practice and so on. This keeps people from getting overwhelmed.”

We might, for example, switch to non-toxic home cleaning products when current products are used up.

“There’s no need to throw everything in the trash and replace it all immediately—that would partially defeat the purpose of sustainability,” says Miresse.

Green America, which suggests green alternatives to many products in online publications at GreenAmerica. org, recommends a congruent strategy.

“We see people first change the way they purchase their food, move to reduce their purchases overall and green those they make, and then make their home more energy-efficient,” remarks Larsen. “Next, they consider walking and biking more.”

Pamela Dixon explains, “On a day-to-day basis, it’s really about the products we use, like transferring to eco-friendly cleaners and yard maintenance, recycling electronic devices, paying bills electronically and receiving statements via email.” She and her husband, David Anderson, own Dave’s BrewFarm, in rural Wilson, Wisconsin, where they grow herbs, hops, raspberries and apples on 35 acres.

“A 20-kilowatt wind generator supplies our electricity, and we use geothermal for heating and cooling,” adds Dixon. Due to career opportunities involving teaching principles of sustainability, the Wisconsin couple is in the process of selling the BrewFarm to move to La Crosse. “At our new home, we’re replacing the windows and appliances with more energy-efficient ones. We also chose our neighborhood so we can walk or bike to local grocery co-ops. We prefer to repair things when they break rather than buying something new, recycle everything the city will accept, compost food scraps and buy clothes at secondhand stores.”

When the MREA Energy Fair began 27 years ago, the majority of attendees were interested in learning about first steps, such as recycling, relates Miresse.

Today, sustainability basics ranging from fuel savings to water conserva-

tion are familiar, and they’re focused on revitalizing local economies. “Folks are now considering more ambitious practices such as sourcing food directly from local farmers, producing their own solar energy and incorporating energy storage, driving an electric vehicle or switching to more socially responsible investing.” The fair’s 250 workshops provide tools to help in taking their next steps on the journey to sustainability.

Knutzen and Coyne’s passion has evolved from growing food into a larger DIY mode. “Cooking from scratch is something I prefer to do,” comments Knutzen. “I even grind my own flour.” Library books provide his primary source of inspiration.

The Brown family likely echoes the thoughts of many American families.

“We have many dreams, but the stark reality is that we live in a world that requires money,” says Wendy Brown.

An electric car or solar electric system, for example, is a large investment.

“The biggest barriers were mental blocks because we ‘gave up’ previous lifestyle norms,” she says. “Most people we know have a clothes dryer and can’t imagine living without one. Linedrying is just part of the bigger issue of time management for us, because living sustainably and doing things by hand takes longer.”

Each Day Counts

“The biggest and most positive impact I have comes from my general nonwaste philosophy,” advises Brown.

“I try to reuse something rather than throwing it away. I’ve made underwear out of old camisoles and pajama pants from old flannel sheets. I reuse elastic

from worn-out clothing. My travel beverage cup is a sauce jar with a reusable canning lid drilled with a hole for a reusable straw. Such examples show how we live every day.”

Marewski’s love of travel doesn’t interfere with her sustainability quest.

“When I travel, I like to walk or bicycle across countries,” she says. “It gives me a closer connection to the land and spontaneous contact with interesting people.

I’m building a tiny home on wheels that’ll be completely self-sufficient, with solar, composting toilet and water catchment to reduce my footprint even further.”

“Last August, I started a tenure-track position in the school of business at Viterbo University,” says Dixon, who emphasizes how students can pursue sustainability in business and life. “I teach systems thinking, complex systems change and globally responsible leadership, all of which have a sustainability component.” She’s also faculty advisor to Enactus, a student organization focused on social entrepreneurship and making a positive impact on the community.

“The best part of how we live is when my daughters make everyday ecominded choices without even realizing it,” observes Brown. “I can see how remarkable it is, because I have the perspective of having lived differently. But for them, it’s just the way things are done.

I think in that way, I’ve succeeded.”

Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko’s ecojourney is captured in their books, ECOpreneuring, Farmstead Chef, Homemade for Sale, Rural Renaissance and Soil Sisters. Every day, they eat from their organic gardens surrounding their farm powered by the wind and sun.

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Eco-Art Re-imagined From What is Tossed Away

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cological art, or “eco-art”, is a contemporary form of environmental art created by artists who are concerned with local and global environmental situations. With climate change a serious concern, the field is growing rapidly with hundreds of artists working around the world, and many female artists, in particular, participating in the movement.

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Southern Arizona. Eco-friendly methods and upcycled materials make up the visual artist’s portfolio. Her art embraces materials gathered in the sacred reaches of the Sonoran Desert to the sky islands of surrounding mountain ranges, as well as the profane in junk stores, alleys and dumps.

What she acquires from these places becomes art that asks the viewer to pause, breathe deeply and allow oneself to become immersed in moments of awe.

Kouchit’s journey of making art from eco-friendly material began while observing another artist’s oeuvre. “Victor Muniz, a Brazilian who gathered his art materials from landfill debris, inspired me,” she says, while displaying a portrait of broken glass, beads and brushed wash on a re-purposed canvas she had made. “I began moving toward it—away from store-bought brush and canvas a few years ago.”

Eco-art is not new. Before tubes of oil paint that made plein-air art possible or the petroleum based formulation of fast-drying acrylic paint, artists used a variety of natural, non-toxic recipes to make paint. Milk powder, lime and pigments served artists well for thousands of years. Mosaics of gathered stone and shards of pottery grace ancient walls in memorable displays. Even Picasso was forced to use found wood board to paint on during the shortages after World War II. Kouchit too has had to experiment with unfamiliar material, pursuing ecological ethics in her art and shaping images in new creative forms.

On an easel in her art studio is a piece she is currently reworking. Materials include tree roots of copper wire made from a tossed away speaker, a fragment of rough woven cloth and small stones, combined to make a naturalistic representation in her tree and waterfall series. “I never plan a painting or installation, just begin with the materials at hand and see what happens,” she says. Working with found objects, she acts through an inarticulate knowing, like a seed becoming a flower or a caterpillar cocooning into a chrysalis, then a butterfly.

The Tucson-based artist is an early joiner. The expanding movement follows an eco-friendly ethic concerned with using materials grown sustainably and produced in ways that do not deplete the ecosystem. Earth-friendly art supplies that are environmentally and socially friendly because of the way they are formulated, manufactured or packaged, are less wasteful and less toxic than mainstream products, are safe for humans, animals and the environment, engaging recycled, reused and renewable materials that are relatively benign in their extraction phase.

Kouchit is interested in the Southern Arizona Arts Council’s call to artists for the 2016 Recycled Art Rebecca Kouchit Exhibition. According to

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Desert. Printed on recycled paper, the book is Kouchit’s invitation for color palette explorations.

The natural world is the principal source of Kouchit’s inspiration throughout her assembled, painted and printed art. A secondary inspiration are the many things people toss away that become found objects for her. Kouchit’s artwork draws attention to the significance of our ecosystem and how each plant, insect and human is dependently connected. Following nature’s cycle of returning and rebirth, the artist wanders canyons and ridges, scours thrift stores, alleys and dumps for materials to re-purpose in art. Her ongoing search for materials draws her away from the studio into varied ecological paths—from those we embrace to ArtByRebeccaKouchit@hotmail.com the arts organizations, “Art is the perfect those that we avoid—then she returns or ArtByRebeccaKouchit.com. medium to heighten public awareness of with new inspiration. recycling efforts.” The exhibit will open Dale Bruder is a freelance writer April 18, coinciding with Earth Week. interested in creative people, social Rebecca Kouchit creates hand-painted and cultural movements and applica Kouchit’s attention to living a greeting cards, custom art, decorative tions of esoteric knowledge. Connect sustainable lifestyle spilled out of her art, murals, wedding invitations garden and into her kitchen and art with him at 520-331-1956 or and more. Connect with her at studio. “Things grow, produce and TaoTime@DaleBruder.com. decay,” she says. “I wait for my five senses to take it all in until the moment of inspiration appears.” Like the huntergatherers who feasted when it was bountiful and fasted when resources Full-Spectrum GI Support were scarce, Kouchit follows a natu• Colon Hydrotherapy ralistic artistic path that does not fit a • GAPS™ Counseling & Groups (gaps.me) production schedule.

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“Last year, A&E Recycled Granite diverted over 1.5 million pounds of countertop waste. That’s enough for a seven-story high granite paver stack,” enthuses Julie. “Each time someone uses our locally manufactured products, it’s a victory. That’s one less project that required the mountain to be harvested and cut up, then transported across the oceans. That’s another couple hundred pounds of granite that isn’t taking up space in Tucson or Phoenix’s landfills.”

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estled on the east side of Tucson is a company with a mission like no other in Arizona. A&E Recycled Granite is literally working to save our planet’s mountains. Owners Josh and Julie Olauson are on a mission to save natural stone. Their shop is full of displays of wall tiles, pavers and even a fire pit—all beautiful and all recycled.

A&E Recycled Granite works with the countertop fabrication industry in Tucson and Phoenix, and diverts their waste from local landfills. “All of the products we manufacture are from sink

cut-outs, edges and remnant slabs.

We keep it out of the city’s solid waste stream in a system called Extended Product Responsibility,” explains Josh.

Mountains are being harvested for their granite every year, all over the world. “The U.S. is the biggest consumer of granite in the world, importing it from over 50 countries,” says Julie. “When you consider that up to 60 percent of a slab can be thrown away, that’s a lot of our beautiful mountains being buried under dirty diapers and banana peels.”

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created a 10-minute documentary that highlights the scope of the issue. Julie says, “That’s why they call me ‘the mouth’ and Josh ‘the muscle’.” Every granite piece A&E manufactures into its building materials is hand-sorted. “That means that all 1.5 million pounds has been lifted and sorted by a person,” explains Julie. “It’s quite a workout,” says Josh, “but, it’s well worth it. Every time I see a pallet of pavers heading to a job site, I know that our hard work has made a difference.”

All of A&E’s products are made from solid stone. “We don’t use any form of chemicals, resins or epoxies in our manufacturing process. It is 100 percent natural stone,” says Josh.

Because some natural stone includes mica and quartz crystals, the pavers seem to sparkle in the light. “Concrete pavers can’t even come close to duplicating the look of natural stone. That’s why it was mined in the first place— because of its beauty,” explains Julie.

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A&E Recycled Granite won the 2015 Most Innovative New Product Award from the Southern Arizona Home Builders Association. This award proves that architects, builders and those in the housing industry value the recycled granite building materials they are bringing to the market and that they understand the benefit of using an eco-friendly product.

A&E does not sell only to those in the trade. “We have a lot of do-ityourselfers who work with our products too. They’re easy to install, so even first-time remodelers can achieve amazing results,” says Julie.

In the future, A&E Recycled Granite will keep working within the industry to promote these new products, continue to educate on why we need to save our mountains and continue to work hard to preserve Arizona’s natural landscapes, Josh says.

Connect with A&E Recycled Granite at 520-885-8970 (Tucson Metro), 480-739-0234 (Phoenix Metro) or AERecycledGranite.com. See ad, page 3.

Michelle Bense is a freelance editor and writer for Natural Awakenings magazines. Connect with her at EditorMichelleBense@gmail.com.

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oodwill of Southern Arizona, a nonprofit organization that operates five youth programs, five adult programs and supports over 500 jobs in southern Arizona, is on a mission to provide jobs, training and services to people with barriers to employment. Goodwill is able to support its mission through the resale of donated goods.

Goodwill’s Youth Restoration Project will be featured at the SAHBA Home & Patio Show, April 8 to 10, at the Tucson Convention Center, where they will be showcasing and selling upcycled, repurposed and restored furniture pieces. Youth enrolled in the Youth Restoration Project program learn basic carpentry and bike repair while receiving support services to reach their educational and career goals.

In addition, the program diverts approximately 4,000 pounds of material out of the landfill each month by giving donated furniture a makeover and selling the pieces in Goodwill stores. Restoration pieces can also be found at Goodwill’s GoodThreads Boutique located on 7366 North Oracle Road, in Tucson.

“Our Youth Restoration Project combines both our mission and our commitment to sustainability,” explains Judith Simmons, Director of Marketing for Goodwill of Southern Arizona. “The showcase at SAHBA will allow us to show Goodwill’s mission in action and to find homes for our upcycled-recycled pieces.”

On April 5, Simmons will be a guest on Mrs. Green’s World Down to Earth radio show, discussing the topic of “Why Thrifting Matters”. Simmons will talk about the green and sustainable aspects of shopping secondhand, including keeping items out of the landfill, as well as the community benefits of donating clothing to support our local economy. The show can be heard on MrsGreensWorld.com.

For more information, call 520-623-5174, email JSimmons@GoodwillTucson.org or visit GoodwillSouthernAZ.org. See ad, page 24.

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urmaid cleaning services, now locally owned by Francisco Estrella, focuses on only cleaning with natural and safe products, using years of experience, and they know the safe way to get any home or office space clean and green. New clients can take advantage of a discounted rate of $57 for the first three labor hours of cleaning (two maids for 1.5 hours).

Purmaid is different from most cleaning companies because it started with the belief that eco-friendly is not just a trend, but a necessary way of life. Purmaid takes steps to introduce green products in an effort to rid homes and life of these toxic chemicals that many people believe to be the only way to clean. “Once the team cleans a home, there is no lingering smell or scent—just good, clean air and a great feeling of clean,” says Estrella.

“We are in this business because we genuinely enjoy seeing the difference and helping our customers maintain a clean home without the worry of any toxic residue that can harm their children or pets,” enthuses Estrella.

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uring April, Local First Arizona celebrates Community Banking Month. Choosing an Arizona owned bank or community credit union helps ensure that Tucson’s businesses get resources they need, and Local First Arizona helps those interested make the switch to a local bank or community credit union.

Tucson is home to thousands of small businesses which are the backbone of our economy. And yet, according to Stacey Mitchell of the Institute for Local Self Reliance, “The largest 20 banks in the U.S., which now control 57 percent of all bank assets, devote only 18 percent of their commercial loan portfolios to small business.”

One of the critical goals for achieving sustainability is establishing local economies that are economically viable, environmentally sound and socially responsible. Local First AZ advocates for building prosperous and sustainable communities through supporting local businesses. Arizona cannot achieve that without strengthening local banking resources.

“In order to stimulate our economy, we need ample access to small business loans from bankers and local credit unions who care about the long-term health of the business and community,” says Kimber Lanning, executive director and founder of Local First AZ. “Our community banks are more likely to fund the small businesses that are the engine of our economy.”

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For more information, call 520-628-2724, email Erika@LocalFirstAZ.com or visit LocalFirstAZ.com.

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es-Com Plumbing Co., Inc. is a plumbing expert with more than 35 years of experience in troubleshooting, polybutylene pipe inspection and replacement, system evaluation, installation and repairs. The local, customer-centered business is fast, responsible and dependable, and is available for emergency plumbing services in Tucson.

Luigi Lamberto, owner of Luigi Lamberto Res-Com, takes pride in the fact that they get the work done right the first time. “My team is fast, reliable, professional and will provide a personal service,” says Lamberto. “We only use quality material, parts and fixtures to exceed expectations.”

To help with greening the home, Res-Com installs water purification systems and water softeners, which save money and energy, while eliminating problematic calcium residue.

Res-Com Plumbing is a full-service plumbing company that is licensed, bonded and insured in the state of Arizona.

Their highly experienced plumbing technicians honor clients and their family by being polite and friendly, and they are always there when they promise.

Other services offered include: all phases of commercial plumbing, restaurant remodeling, grease trap cleanouts, boilers, water heaters, water mains, vent and peppermint testing, misting systems, plan reviews, pipe repair, sinks, drains, faucets, video sewer inspections, sewer lines, washer lines and floor drains.

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olarCity makes it easy and affordable for Arizona homeowners and businesses to go solar, with system design, athie Takach, financing, free installation owner/stylist at and system monitoring ProjekK hair studio, included. Their solar panel is now certified in installation team works the new Oway color, closely with local building departments and utility compawhich is the world’s nies to help Arizonans take advantage of sunny days and first professional generous solar, subsequently earning homeowners energy organic hair color, efficiency rebates and tax credits. care and styling line In addition to helping clients save, SolarCity is also with biodynamic, putting Arizonans to work. Their growing workforce inorganic and fair trade cludes Arizona solar panel installation teams that are more ingredients. than just our neighbors. They’re also employee owners and

“It is biodynamically grown organic oil color, no heat, people who care about performing the highest quality work, full coverage and it is amazing,” enthuses Takach. because they are stakeholders in SolarCity.

Although Takach trained at the Vidal Sassoon school,

SolarCity understands the great strides being made to her haircuts are freer, using natural textures to work with reduce energy consumption and increase renewable energy. the entire person. The cuts grow out well and need minimal “The environmental toll that energy production from pollutstyling. Takach wanted ProjekK to reflect the concept of “do ing fossil fuel takes on Arizona is one of the greatest chalno harm.” All supplies are non-toxic and earth-friendly. lenges that our state will face,” says Ann Golseth, Senior

The cozy salon in the courtyard of Placita de la Luna, Field Energy Consultant. “We are committed to helping a community of artists, is aromatic with pine, rosemary, people switch to renewable solar energy and doing our part lavender and oils used in aromatherapy. There is no chemi- to limit environmental damage.” cal smell or products containing ammonia, because the

The business believes in a better way organic color systems originate from roots and plants. This to power homes at a lower cost, while conis modern organic hairdressing, where each style is sculpted tributing to a cleaner planet. Clients can and clients emerge feeling refreshed. work with a local Tucson energy consultant and know that they are supporting Tucson jobs while switching to cleaner, cheaper solar power. SolarCity is The Home Depot’s trusted partner to service Arizona solar Ann Golseth customers, as their stores only work with installers who meet the highest standards for experience, Location: 204 W. Grant Rd., Tucson. For more information, know-how and customer service. call 520-331-9006, email ProjekKHair@yahoo.com or find them on Facebook.

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ayes Construction and Marana Chamber of Commerce will host the second annual Big Green Event, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., November 3, at Crossroads Park, in Marana.

Organizers are currently seeking green businesses and organizations to participate, as well as local residents interested in all things green. The event will feature the latest green building/recycling programs, alternative vehicles, heart-based businesses, environmental organizations, money-saving ideas and more.

Attendees can expect to have fun, win prizes, be entertained and enjoy getting to know the many outstanding resources and innovative businesses working in our region to help our home planet.

“We are calling all businesses with green hearts in the greater Tucson region—innovative products/processes, educational programs, natural healing, green technology and building, eco-tourism, green and local artisans and organizations, government programs and others,” says Suzie Hayes, co-chair of the Big Green Event.

“Our region is primed for leading our state, nation and world in green living. We are starting by getting to know our neighbors and all the innovative green technology in our corner of the world,” says Hayes.

“It is a fun-filled, educational family trip to discover what green is all about. It can only grow from here if we tend to it carefully.”

Community investor and exhibitor opportunities are available, and those interested can call for more information.

For more information, call 520-975-4503, email AZSHayes@msn.com or visit HayesConstructionTucson.com.

No-Charge Sustainability Consultation for Computers

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on Gibbens, owner of GE Computing, is offering free Sustainability Consultations to gauge whether computers are operating efficiently and up to date. The consultation, held in one’s home or business, can help decide how best to keep computers running at top speed. If there is a problem, GE Computing will help with refurbishing or recycling computers.

“You do not have to have the ‘latest and greatest’ computer to do most of the things people do with a computer. What you have can be sustained to keep it up to date and operating Don Gibbens efficiently,” says Gibbens. “Fear of the unknown and frustration at how the computer is operating can be like a “thorn in the side”. You will see an increase in your productivity and well-being after getting the work done.”

“I drive a 2000 auto. No payment is nice, but I do need to maintain it. That is also true of computers,” explains Gibbens. “They can be kept up to date and operating efficiently with just a little help. We provide that help.”

For more information, call 520-332-1485, email CompDoc@GoGibbens.com or find GE Computing and Internet Services on Facebook. See ad, page 22.

Tucson’s Living Streets Alliance Named National Advocacy Organization of the Year

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ast month, at the opening gala of the 16th annual National Bike Summit, which unites the voices of bicyclists from across the nation in Washington D.C., Tucson-based nonprofit organization Living Streets Alliance (LSA) was awarded the national title of “Advocacy Organization of the Year” by the Alliance for Biking & Walking.

Since 2009, the Alliance for Biking & Walking—a national bicycle and pedestrian advocacy organization—has held the Advocacy Awards to recognize excellence in the bicycle and pedestrian movement. The Advocacy Organization of the Year award goes to a bicycling and/or walking advocacy organization that has made significant progress in the past year.

Since its inception in 2011, LSA has played a critical role in advocating for a bikable, walkable, livable Tucson. Best known for its biannual open streets event, Cyclovia Tucson, LSA also coordinates Safe Routes to School Tucson—a program to encourage more kids to bike and walk to school—and hosts bicycle safety and encouragement events like Light the Night and Bike Fest, the region’s annual celebration of “life on two wheels”.

For more information, call 520-261-8777 or visit LivingStreetsAlliance.org.

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Habitat for Humanity Tucson’s HabiStore

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he HabiStore is Habitat for Humanity Tucson’s nonprofit home improvement store, recycling hub and donation center that directly benefits home building and repair efforts in Tucson, Marana, Green Valley, Sahuarita and Amado.

“We’re able to take quality donated goods and sell them at a discounted price to remodelers, artists and thrifters,” says Habitat Tucson CEO, T. VanHook. “And we’re helping keep more than 250 tons of usable materials out of landfills every year.”

This past February marked the store’s grand reopening after it underwent an extensive remodel to increase retail space and improve efficiency. The store will continue to serve the community while keeping more quality items from ending up in the trash.

When spring cleaning this season, Tucsonans should consider donating their unwanted goods to the HabiStore.

Location: 935 W. Grant Rd., Tucson. For more information, call 520-326-1217 or 520-889-7200, email LauraS@HabitatTucson.org or visit HabitatTucson.org or HabiStore.org. See ad, page 37.

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oel and Natalia Rodriguez, visionaries of A.M. Heating & Cooling, a family-owned Tucson business, envision a world in which companies come back to that personal interaction with their clients; a place where family, employees and clients’ best interests are looked after and cared for. The local business gives personal attention to heating and cooling needs.

“Although we are a small business—for now—we think big and we think big purpose. We offer what the bigger companies can offer, from service maintenance and repairs, to beautiful, full, new installations,” says Natalia.

“What makes us different and special is our personal attention to our clients, the strong relationships of trust we build and how we invest in ourselves so that it shows through in our dedication to our clients and in our work.”

A.M. Heating & Cooling was named after the Rodriguez’s two children, who have taught them lessons in life and bring family values into the business. After the couple’s first born was diagnosed with Cri-du-Chat syndrome, their lives were turned upside down. What seemed like a tragedy at the time has since become a blessing as they served their daughter with drive, determination and love.

“We have laser focus on what we want to bring to our community. We take pride in our branding and business, the people we serve, and current and future employees,” says Joel, who has over 15 years of experience in the field.

He progressed from entry level helper to installer, lead installer, service technician, sales executive and now owner.

Using tools like social media, they stay connected with clients and are not afraid to share themselves. A.M. Heating & Cooling enjoys educating clients on ways to keep their units running efficiently. They want clients to feel comfortable picking up the phone or sending an email with any questions they have.

For more information, call 520-548-2650, email Info@AMHeatCool.com or visit AMHeatCool.com.

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CANTER USA. The nonprofit’s 13 U.S. affiliates work with 20 racetracks across the country. “I can’t emphasize enough the importance of volunteers. No one here receives a salary.” Collectively, they have placed more than 23,000 horses nationally since 1997.

Wild Horse Rescue

Horse Rescue

Caring Homes Sought for Aging and Abandoned Horses

by Sandra Murphy

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n estimated 9 million horses in the U.S. are used for racing, show, informal competitions, breeding, recreation, work and other activities. Many need a new home when they start to slow down physically or when an owner’s finances become tight. Horses need space to run, require hoof care and when injured or ill, may require costly procedures.

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“We foster 50 horses right now,” says Jennifer Taylor Williams, Ph.D., president of the Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society, in College Station, Texas, which has placed about 800 horses in the last decade. “We could have 10 times that many if we had more foster homes and space. There’s often a waiting list. We help law enforcement, animal control, and shelters with horses found through neglect or abuse cases.”

Starved and too weak to stand, Tumbleweed was an emergency case when she arrived at the Humane Society of Missouri’s Longmeadow Rescue Ranch clinic on a sled. Having since regained her health, including gaining 200 pounds to reach the appropriate 40

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weight for her age and size, she illustrates the benefits of the facility’s status as one of the country’s leaders in providing equine rescue and rehabilitation.

The Communication Alliance to Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racers (CANTER USA) serves as an online matchmaker for racing horses. Volunteers take photos at tracks, obtain the horse’s bio from the owner or trainer and post them to attract potential new owners. Along with the healthy horses, the 3,000 ill or injured horses cared for by the alliance have been retrained, rehabbed and re-homed to participate in polo, show jumping, cart pulling and rodeos.

“Race horses are intelligent, used to exercise and retire as early as 2 years old, so we find them a second career,” says Nancy Koch, executive director of

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management calculates the appropriate management level (AML) for the number of wild horses. Excess numbers are captured and offered for adoption or sale. In December 2015, 47,000 horses were waiting in holding facilities at an annual cost of $49 million. The AML projects removal of an additional 31,000 horses from Western lands. As an example, although local wild species predate the park’s existence, horses in Colorado’s Mesa Verde National Park are labeled “trespass livestock”, and subject to removal.

Return to Freedom, a nonprofit wild horse rescue in Lompoc, California, recognizes the tightly bonded nature of these herd groups. Its American Wild Horse Sanctuary is the first to focus on entire family bands, providing a safe haven for about 200 horses and burros.

The Wild Horse Rescue Center, in Mims, Florida, rescues, rehabilitates and finds homes for mustangs and burros, usually housing 30 horses at a time. With many needing medical care upon arrival, expenditures average $3,000 their first year and $1,700 annually once they’re healthy. Although the goal is adoption, equine fans also can sponsor a horse by donating $5 a day or purchasing a painting done by a horse. The center also provides public educational forums.

Sponsored by the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), April 26 is Help a

The average lifespan of a horse is 30 years. It should have two acres of land for grazing. The minimum annual cost for basic food and veterinarian services is $2,000, not including equipment and boarding, which can be more expensive in urban areas and in or near racing meccas like Kentucky or Florida. Rescues budget $300 a month per horse.

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Horses Count Racing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 844,531 Showing . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,718,954 Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . 3,906,923 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,752,439 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,222,847 Note: “Other” activities include farm and ranch work, rodeos, carriage tours, polo, police work and informal competitions.

Source: The Equestrian Channel; U.S. stats

Horse Day, a nationwide grant competition. Last year, some 100 U.S. equine rescue groups held events to recruit volunteers, gather donated supplies and find homes for adoptable horses (Tinyurl.com/ASPCA-HelpAHorseDay).

Call to Action

Although a U.S. law now bans slaughterhouses for domestic horses, each year 120,000 are sold at auction for as little as $1 each and transported to Canada and Mexico for slaughter, their meat destined for human consumption in Europe and Japan or for carnivores at zoos. Horses can legally be confined to a trailer for up to 24 hours without food or water during shipment.

Two-thirds of all horse rescue operations are either at or approaching capacity. Almost 40 percent turn away animals because of lack of space or money. Many horses are ill, underweight or injured, which raises the cost of care.

“We need foster homes and volunteers. We need the time and skills people can donate; not everything is hands-on, so those that like horses but don’t have handling skills can still help,” says Williams. “Bluebonnet, for example, has many volunteer jobs that can be done remotely. Office work, social media to spread the word, gathering donations—everything helps.”

Rescue groups ask that concerned horse lovers donate time, money and land to help and lobby for legislation to ban the export of horses for meat markets.

Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouis FreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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orses see themselves as prey, therefore they must be handled with calm, slow motions. They respond beautifully to Azmira flower remedies and homeopathy to lessen mental stress. Horses must be fed on a set schedule, with highest-quality hay/ feed, since they are prone to colic. Their feet must be regularly attended to prevent hoof problems from crippling them.

Due to colic (inflammation of bowels) and hoof/leg problems (inflammation of hoof wall and joints), Yucca Intensive is used with great success on horses.

Dr. Lisa S. Newman, Ph.D., founder and co-owner of Holistic Animal Care Shoppes, recommends supplementation twice daily with a mixture of a onepound coffee can full of pellets, half a can of rolled barley and a quarter can of bran (this helps move sand out of their systems, a primary source of colic). Soaking the complete mixture in liquids introduces more fluid into their digestive tracts.

Per serving, add one Azmira Mega Pet Daily, 2000mg of Super C 2000 and 3 tablespoons of NaturFiber. If a horse is prone to hoof and leg problems, Newman recommends adding MSM and Yucca Intensive. Wait to feed this mixture until all the liquid has been absorbed, in which case the pellets will expand, so they must be broken apart with a strong cooking spoon. For nervous horses, add two B Complex-50 capsules. This mixture, in addition to alfalfa and grass hay (one pound of hay per 100 pounds of horse, per meal), will assure that your horse remains healthy and less prone to injury or disease.

For more information, call 520-886-1727, email Info@HolisticAnimalCareShoppes.com or visit HolisticAnimalCareShoppes.com. See ad, page 25.

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tions throughout Southern Arizona.

With their Pay it Forward program, much like a food bank for horses, HEART offers food to equine owners on a temporary basis, to enable the owner to keep their horse, despite an economic setback.

The organization assists local law enforcement and state agencies with various issues in dealing with equine and the general public/community. Their trained volunteers assist with capture, transport and provide a holding facility, and when necessary, HEART provides long-term care.

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HEART of Tucson Stopping the Cycle of Abuse, One Horse at a Time

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quine have a big presence in our Southwest community, but prices of feed, boarding, veterinarian and farrier care have gone up drastically in the past 10 years. Many people have lost jobs and have other economic challenges which have caused a rise in the need of equine rescue and assistance with their horses. Happy Equine Acres Rescue & Therapy, also known as HEART of Tucson, is a community resource that assists with equine education, rescue of equine in need, rehabilitation and re-homing equine that may have otherwise gone off to

slaughter or been left to die in the desert.

HEART of Tucson has been a nonprofit equine rescue since 2010, run entirely by volunteers. They take in horses that have been abused, neglected or abandoned, as well as surrendered horses from the community when individuals are having financial challenges and can no longer care properly for their equine. HEART of Tucsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ultimate goal is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home each equine to a responsible, loving and forever home.

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HEART also instructs and raises public awareness regarding horse ownership and care. Instruction includes feeding, grooming, training, boarding, veterinarian/farrier/dental care and teaches about all costs associated with the ownership of the equine. They do this by educating both the public and their volunteers through on-site, hands-on seminars, both at their equine rescue and other loca-

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Last year, HEART took in six abused/abandoned/neglected horses and four surrendered horses; re-homed three horses; distributed over $500 worth of hay to individuals to assist with over 15 horses due to temporary economic issues; gave educational, handson training to over 100 community members on horse-related topics; assisted another horse rescue with cleanup of their rescue, grooming and care of their horses along with medical care; assisted local law enforcement agencies and Arizona Livestock by responding to over 20 locations of horses reported as abused, abandoned or neglected; and took in four horses that law enforcement agencies were unable to accommodate.

HEART of Tucson is always accepting donations and in need of things like money for equine feed, supplements, equipment, horse panels and gates (portable). They also hope to one day find a property of 10-plus acres on which to build a permanent HEART Equine Rescue Facility.

Cindy Butierez is president of Happy Equine Acres Rescue & Therapy. For more information, call 520-445-1510, email HeartOfTucsonPresident@gmail.com or visit HeartOfTucson.org.

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Marie Kondo on the Joy of Tidying Up

Simplicity Invites Happiness into Our Lives

by April Thompson

How can we begin to get and stay organized?

It’s not about a set of rules, but acquiring the right mindset for becoming a tidy person. Think in concrete terms, so

that you can picture what it would be like to live in a clutter-free space. Start by identifying your bigger goal.

Ask yourself why you want this, repeating the question to get to the root of the answer. As you explore the reasons behind your ideal lifestyle, you’ll realize that the ultimate reason is to be happy. Then you are ready to begin.

I recommend cleaning out and organizing your entire space in one go-around. When completed, the change is so profound that it inspires a strong aversion to your previously cluttered state. The key is to make the change so sudden that you experience a complete change of heart. By discarding the easy things first, you can gradually hone your decision-making skills, including knowing who else can use what you don’t need. I recommend starting with clothes, then move to books, documents, miscellaneous items and finally anything with sentimental value. photo by Ichigo Natsuno

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apanese organizing consultant Marie Kondo helps us discover happiness through tidiness.

Already perusing home and lifestyle magazines by age 5, she spent her childhood “tidying” up her surroundings rather than playing with toys.

The organizing system Kondo went on to develop, the KonMari method, defies most long-held rules of organizing, such as installing clever storage solutions to accommodate stuff or de-cluttering one area at a time. Her New York Times bestseller, The LifeChanging Magic of Tidying Up, has been published in 30 countries, demonstrating that her methods speak to universal desires, including a hunger for order and simplicity. She’s now released a companion book, Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up.

Kondo’s principles, including vertically stacking clothing and using special folding methods for socks, can seem quirky, yet her approach gets results. Kondo claims a nearly zero percent “clutter relapse” rate among clients because they’ve become surrounded only by things they love.

Is it important to touch every single object in the decision process?

At one point in my life, I was virtually a “disposal unit”, constantly on the lookout for superfluous things.

One day, I realized that I had been so focused on what to discard that I had forgotten to cherish the things I loved.

Through this experience, I concluded

that the best way to choose what to keep is to actually hold each item. As you do, ask yourself, “Does this spark joy?” When you touch something, your body reacts, and its response to each item is different.

The process of assessing how you feel about the things you own—identifying those that have fulfilled their purpose, expressing your gratitude and bidding them farewell and good wishes for their onward journey—is a rite of passage to a new life.

Must keepsakes be included?

Mementoes are reminders of a time that gave us joy, yet truly precious memories will never vanish, even if you discard the associated objects. By handling each sentimental item, you process your past. The space we live in should be for the person we are becoming now, not for the person we were in the past.

What do you recommend for organizing what remains after a purge?

The secret to maintaining an uncluttered room is to pursue simplicity in storage, so that you can see at a glance what you have. My storage rules are simple: Store all items of the same type in one place and don’t scatter storage space.

How does this process change us and our relationship to things?

Through it, you identify both what you love and need in your home and in your life. People have told me that decluttering has helped them achieve lifelong dreams, such as launching their own business; in other cases, it has helped them let go of negative attachments and unhappy relationships.

Despite a drastic reduction in belongings, no one has ever regretted it, even those that ended up with a fifth of their earlier possessions. It’s a continuing strong reminder that they have been living all this time with things they didn’t need.

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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ere’s just a few words from someone who read Marie Kondo’s book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, and is trying to practice “tidying up” using a lot of joy.

Lou’s Sock Drawer Before I didn’t want my husband to know what book I just bought because I am always buying books on “getting organized”, “decluttering your life” and the like, so I hid the book and only read it when he Lou’s Sock Drawer After wasn’t at home.

Then it came time to really put what I read and thought I understood to work. I emptied my T-shirt drawer and started folding, when I realized I didn’t know what I was doing, so I got the book and propped it up right in front of my makeshift folding table. Once I followed the directions to a “T”, I was making progress. I ran my hands over the shirt, removing any wrinkles, and if it didn’t give me pleasure by even looking at it, I tossed it on the floor to use for rags.

Progressing to long sleeve t-shirts, underwear, socks, I couldn’t stop until I knew he would be home. Though I was a bit apprehensive, thinking he was going to think I had lost it, I couldn’t wait to share my newly organized drawers.

Much to my amazement, Lou embraced the new technique and started in with one of his drawers. He couldn’t believe it, but it was true—we were organized. Some pieces of clothing were even color-coordinated, but most of all our socks, t-shirts and underwear now “gave us great joy when we opened our drawers” and we had managed to gain more space and keep it that way.

Pat Mooney is owner and principal designer of Designlines Interior Design, which was established in 1989. Connect at 520-885-9577 or DesignlinesAZ.com.

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ter supply; if pumping is limited to the amount of water that naturally recharges through the soil, the levels of this finite resource will remain stable and help restore flow in our dry waterways. Recycled water sources are also critical for a balanced water budget. Greywater and reclaimed water, for example, can be used for irrigation and food production, reducing the strain on city supplies.

Modeling Hydro-Regionalism at the Living Lab

Staff and interns at WMG’s Living Lab enjoy the first taste of rainwater on tap in 2015.

Watershed Management Group Goes Hydro-Regional

by Karilyn Roach

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here’s a hip, new environmental buzzword on the scene: hydroregionalism—and Watershed Management Group (WMG) is leading the way. This local nonprofit organization works to engage people in water harvesting projects and policy initiatives that foster healthy watersheds and communities.

Hydro-regionalism was recently coined by WMG to convey the principle of “meeting a region’s water needs with renewable supplies from the local watershed”. In practice, this means only using water from your own backyard, rather than depleting water resources somewhere else.

Currently, most of Tucson’s municipal water is imported from the distant Colorado River, more than 300 miles away. The remaining supply comes from locally-pumped groundwater.

Both of these sources are problematic.

Importing water is energy-intensive and costly to deliver, while over-pumping

groundwater has historically depleted our aquifers, drying up our creeks and rivers.

While hydro-regionalism may seem unattainable in the Sonoran Desert, think about this: more rain falls in Tucson in a year than the city uses from the tap. Tucson already leads the nation in water harvesting, green infrastructure, water conservation and native landscaping. Shifting to a sustainable, hydro-regional water system is entirely possible for the Old Pueblo—but to achieve this, we need strong conservation programs and greater use of renewable water supplies.

Renewable Supplies for Tucson Rainwater and stormwater are our most abundant renewable water sources. If properly harvested, this free resource could significantly reduce our demand for pumped or imported water. Groundwater can also be a fully renewable wa-

At WMG’s Living Lab and Learning Center in central Tucson, this bold idea is already in place—with inspiring results. This facility, home to WMG’s staff offices and a busy schedule of public trainings and events, meets 100 percent of its water needs with renewable supplies: rainwater, greywater and stormwater. By harvesting and recycling these free resources, WMG has declared its water independence and kicked the habit of tapping the distant Colorado River and draining our aquifers.

Before turning off the city taps, WMG staff prepared a water budget for the Living Lab. This hard data proves that renewable water can supply all the facility’s needs, both inside and out—including a lush food forest with fruit trees and vegetables, drinking water for staff and visitors, and even rainwater showers.

Going Hydro-Regional, One Sub-Watershed at a Time WMG has set an audacious vision to restore flow to Tucson’s springs, creeks and rivers—and hydro-regionalism is at the core of this bold plan. With its Living Lab as a working model, the organization is helping homes, businesses, neighborhoods and entire watersheds begin to make this powerful shift. WMG’s Restore Sabino Creek campaign is blazing a new path for one of Arizona’s most beloved natural areas, taking the first steps in changing the tragic story of our depleted desert springs, creeks and rivers to one of hope. Having recently expanded this work to the Tanque Verde region, the visionary organization is bringing its message of water independence to people throughout the region.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 WMG founders Lisa and Catlow Shipek SATURDAY, APRIL 2 Building the Culture of the Heart – 9-10:30am.

Wisdom Wednesday – 6:30-8:30pm. Join us and playing in the flow at Tanque Verde Published author and heart mystic Susanna Bair learn cutting edge techniques, ritual, and transforCreek on Tucson's east side. presents free talk revealing how to work together mational tools for staying grounded, connected and Join the Shift to Hydro-Regionalism A central theme of hydro-regionalism is seeing the connection from backyards to watersheds. WMG’s Green Living Co-op helps people transform their yards with rainwater and greywater harvesting, native and edible gardens, soil building and passive solar features. At the Living Lab, WMG offers many classes and trainings throughout the year—including free tours and educational classes to help homeowners qualify for Tucson Water rebates on water-harvesting systems, and the Field Study series that teaches skills for sustainable desert living. Folks can learn about these offerings and more at WatershedMG.org/learn.

People can also support WMG’s campaign with a gift on Arizona Gives Day—a statewide day of giving—on April 5. The money raised last year on Arizona Gives Day helped WMG expand the campaign to Tanque Verde Creek. This year, all gifts will help support implementation of restoration features in Sabino and Tanque Verde Creeks, as well as increased education.

Visit WatershedMG.org/rivers for a link to schedule a donation and learn more about WMG’s 50-Year Program to restore flow to desert springs, creeks and rivers.

Karilyn Roach is Community Relations Specialist at Watershed Management Group, and also coordinates the Community Water Coalition, a broad-based coalition of organizations, businesses and individuals that is working toward comprehensive, sustainable water policies in the Tucson region. Connect at 520-396-3266 or WatershedMG.org.

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to build a heart-centered culture of love and respect. No charge. Optional full-day workshop to follow. 4250 N Campbell Ave. 520-299-2170.

IAMheart.org/Tucson.

Southwest Voyager Flute Festival – 10am6:45pm. Native American Style Flute Festival.

Performers, workshops, vendors. No charge. Voyager RV Resort, 8701 S Kolb Rd. 908-917-2307.

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present in difficult situations. $15. RSVP for Location. 520-730-9277. Info@JeanetteGibler.com.

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Eric Butterworth’s Spiritual Economics – 6:309:30pm. Explore and experience this classic work about True Prosperity. (Hint: It’s not just about money). By donation. Office & Educ. Center, CSL Tucson, 4200 E River Rd. 520-319-1042.

Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.

Courtyard Open House – 1-4pm. Come meet the THURSDAY, APRIL 7 Courtyard’s practitioners and businesses. Raffles, prizes, food and Q/A. No charge. 3233 N 1st Ave. Zhong Yuan Qigong Level 1 and 2 – 7-8:30pm.

206-501-7575. SylvaineFrancine@gmail.com. Raise your vibration and be a part of the Ascension process. Open latent abilities. $10. 1st class SylvaineFrancine.com. no charge. Desert Milagros, 3438 N Country Lecture: Everything You Wanted To Know Club. 520-404-8745. QigongMark@yahoo.com.

About Your Back – 1pm. Othon Molina PH.D. Meetup.com/Tucson-ZY-Qigong-Meetup. c MT. Understand why our backs are the number two reason we see doctors. No charge. ASIS FRIDAY, APRIL 8 Massage School, 639 N 6th Ave. 916-598-5525.

BackDoc.Molina@gmail.com. MolinaMassage.com. This Stuff Works – 6-8pm. Listen to stories of successes in healing, improved finances, relaEarth Gong Bath – 5-6:30pm. Celebrate the tionship and happiness. Develop connections, start of Spring by connecting to our planet and support your desires and share in community its cycles. Be bathed in earth sounds and vibra- potluck. By donation. Office & Educ. Center, tions. $10-$15. Dunbar Cultural Center, 325 W CSL Tucson, 4200 E River Rd. 520-319-1042.

2nd St. 847-323-9188. Danielle@Replevyn.com. Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.

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Movie Screeing: This Changes Everything – 6pm. Film is an epic attempt to re-imagine the vast SUNDAY, APRIL 3 challenge of climate change. No charge. The Loft Mystic Messenger’s Psychic Fair – 9am-4pm. TucCinema, 3233 E Speedway Blvd. 520-795-0844. son’s premier community of independent psychics, Info@LoftCinema.org. LoftCinema.com. healers and crafts people. No charge. Doubletree at Alvernon, 445 S Alvernon Way. 520-403-4270. SATURDAY, APRIL 9 Pklibra@aol.com. MysticMessengers.com.

Movie Screeing: Sesame Street Presents: FolSunday Celebration Service and Potluck – low That Bird! – 10am. Big Bird runs away 10:30am-1pm. Learn to have greater control of from his new home and hits the highway in your life and share a meal with others. Bring a hopes of finding his way back to his beloved dish to share. Center for Spiritual Living Tucson, nest on Sesame Street. No charge. The Loft Cin3231 N Craycroft Rd, Auditorium. 520-319-1042. ema, 3233 E Speedway Blvd. 520-795-0844.

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Energy Movement Meditation – 11am-12pm. Introduction to Essential Oils – 1-2:30pm. Join Wednesdays in April. Sheng Zhen Gong– a series us as we learn to save money using essential oils of gentle, easy movements to cultivate a sense of for maintaining wellness and a chemical-free lifeinner peace, while raising your vitality and quality style. No charge. RSVP for location and to receive of life. $10. Palo Santo Wellness, 3045 N 1st Ave. a free oil. 520-869-7366. Cass614@gmail.com.

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Gentle Yoga & Sound Meditation Workshop – 2-4pm. Gentle yoga practice, an hour of sound from antique Tibetan Singing Bowls, an Earth Gong, and more. $20/pre-reg, $25/after 4/5. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-323-1222.

Joanna@YogaConnection.org. YogaConnection.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 10 Book Fair – 11am-2pm. Book fair, featuring Arizona authors. Meet the authors and have them sign your choice of springtime reading. No charge for admission. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Harmony Hall. 520-488-8284. UnityTucson.com.

Hidden Language of Asana – 11:30am-1:30pm.

Work with three traditional Hatha Asanas.

Warming up, holding and exploring the posture, asking questions and reflecting through journaling and meditation. $20 ($25 after 4/6). Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-323-1222.

Joanna@YogaConnection.org. YogaConnection.org.

Workshop: Suzanne Giesemann - Making the Connection – 1-4pm. Keys to accessing and learning to trust the inner guidance available to everyone. Includes evidence of collaboration with nonphysical reality. Unity of Tucson, 3617 Camino Blanco. 520-395-2365. TucsonAZ@IANDS.org.

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Earth Gong Meditation – 5:30-7pm. Sit or lay in meditation, while the sound washes over and through you, calming the monkey mind and nervous system. $10-$15. The Galactic Center, 35 E Toole Ave. 520-884-0874. Kati.Astraeir@gmail.com.

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Wisdom Wednesday – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn cutting edge techniques, ritual, and transformational tools for staying grounded, connected and present in difficult situations. $15. RSVP for Location. 520-730-9277. Info@JeanetteGibler.com.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 14 TIES Guest Speaker: Suzanne Giesemann Getting Out of the Box – 6:30pm. Suzanne shares the verifiable evidence of a greater reality beyond the perception of the physical senses. $5 (no-one turned away). Unity of Tucson, 3617 Camino Blanco. 520-395-2365. TucsonAZ@IANDS.org.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 15 Rama Fest 2016 – 6-8:30pm. Celebrate Lord Rama and Hanuman Indian & Folk dance with Urvashi Dance Troupe, live music, kid’s activities, temple ceremonies and free vegetarian feast. No charge. Govinda’s Natural Foods, 711 E Blacklidge Dr. 520-792-0630. Sandaminidd@cs.com.

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Threestyle – 7-9:30pm. Europe’s Threestyle featuring the Czech Republic’s Magdalena Chovancova on saxophone and flute. $17/advance, $20/door.

Sea Of Glass Center For The Arts, 330 E 7th St. 520-398-2542. Mycenay@GlobalChange.media.

TheSeaOfGlass.org/Events.

Sonoran XI Biennial Plant Conference – 4/15: 6:30-8:30pm. 4/16: 8am-6pm. 4/17: 8am-6pm.

Approximately 4,000 plants plus five speaker programs. No charge entry to view plants. Other events include lunch speakers, dinner speakers and silent auction. InnSuites, 475 Granada Ave. 520-256-2447. TCSS@TucsonCactus.org.

TucsonCactus.org.

Healing Meditation Circle – 6-7pm. Connecting to the deepest and highest sacred energy, we heal ourselves, our friends and family, the country and the world. No charge. Palo Santo Wellness, 3045 N 1st Ave. 520-850-8897. JasonWechsLac@ hotmail.com. MysticHealingPaths.com.

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Rama Ramu Circle – 1:30-2:30pm. Rev. David will channel his Master Teacher, Rama Ramu. $25. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-327-0142. Dfn1@icloud.com.

United-Fellowship-Chapel.com.

Raising Healthy Children – 1-2pm. Learn the importance of connection, consistency, and modeling. Fun ways to implement these tools for healthy and happy children. No charge. Natural Grocers, 3016 E Broadway.

520-584-0343. InspiredHealing.Tucson@gmail.com.

InspiredHealing.org.

Non-GMO Information & Food Fair – Fair: 6-7:30pm. Movie screening - Consumed: 7:30pm.

Screening followed by panel discussion. Free food and information. $9.50/film screening.

The Loft Cinema, 3233 E Speedway Blvd.

520-624-4821. Outreach@FoodConspiracy.coop.

FoodConspiracy.coop.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 Salt Tasting Event – 4-7pm. Like a wine tasting, but with salt. Learn the history and origins of salt, and taste 16 Gourmet International Salts, smell 13 therapeutic bath salts and learn about Epsom Salt Therapy. No charge. Celebrations Party Spot, 2823 N Stone. 520-668-4017. Info@FloatTucson.com.

FloatTucson.com.

Reik I Class – 12-5pm. Learn how to give Reiki and receive an attunement. Hands-on practice. $111. Conference Room, 2030 E Broadway Blvd.

520-226-5953. LisaMWestrick@gmail.com.

SerenityHolisticTouch.com.

Tips to Energize Your Spring! – 2:30-3:30pm.

Nancy Andres, Author of Colors of Joy: A Woman’s Guide for Self-Discovery, Balance, and Bliss, offers ideas for self-care. No charge, adults only. Natural Grocers, 3061 E Broadway Blvd.

520-327-3100. NaturalGrocers.com.

Meet Me At Bookmans – 3-5pm. With Sylvaine Francine. Q/A about stress release, benefits of meditation and energy work. Come meet me.

See if we are a good match. Free raffle: Meditation Class Series. Value: $149.99. No charge.

Bookmans, 3733 W Ina Rd. 206-501-7575.

SylvaineFrancine@gmail.com. SylvaineFrancine.com.

George Harrison Memorial Festival – 6:308:30pm. A concert of George’s best songs along with a personal friend, Guru das, sharing intimate stories of his lifelong friendship with George. $8/advance, $10/at door. Govinda’s Natural Foods, 711 E Blacklidge Dr. 520-250-0299.

Sandaminidd@cs.com. GovindasOfTucson.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 17 Michael Gott in Concert – 10:30-11:45am.

Award-winning Positive Music Artist Michael Gott shares sermon-in-song during Sunday Celebration Services. By donation. Nickerson Auditorium, 3231 N Craycroft Rd. 520-319-1042.

Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.

Michael Gott in Concert – 3-5pm. Enjoy a very special afternoon with this inspiring and entertaining singer, songwriter and pianist. Tickets available at UnityPeaceAZ.com. $20 or 2/$35. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace, 1551 S Eastside Loop, #121, 520-546-3696. RevNita@UnityPeaceAZ.com.

UnityPeaceAZ.com.

Aqua Yoga – 12-1pm. With Jessica Byron. Yoga stretches in the comfort and support of 96 degree warm water open possibilities for better balance, breathing and relaxation. $15/class. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-370-3499.

JeByron@yahoo.com. HealingPathYoga.net.

TUESDAY, APRIL 19 Meet your Best-Self: Introduction to Meditation – 5:45-7pm. Learn a simple technique to go within and find quietness. No charge. 3231 N 1st Ave. 206-501-7575. SylvaineFrancine@gmail.com.

SylvaineFrancine.com.

Kadampa Meditation Center - Open House – 7-8pm. Guided relaxation breathing meditation and a short talk on meditation and Buddhism as well as an introduction to the Center’s programs, refreshments and a tour. No charge. Kadampa Meditation Center, AZ, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. Info@MeditationInTucson.org.

MeditationInTucson.org.

Movie Screening: Picnic At Hanging Rock 35MM Print – 7:30pm. Sensual and strikingly atmospheric mystery, chronicling an ill-fated student field trip to the Australian bush that goes hypnotically awry. No charge. The Loft Cinema, 3233 E Speedway Blvd. 520-795-0844.

Info@LoftCinema.org. LoftCinema.com.

Earth Gong Bath – 5-6:30pm. Enjoy some spring cleaning of your energy field. The sounds and vibrations of the Paiste Earth Gong are excellent for this. $10-$15.

Dunbar Cultural Center, 325 W 2nd St. 847-323-9188.

Danielle@Replevyn.com. Replevyn.com.

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calendarofevents WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 Wisdom Wednesday – 6:30-8:30pm. Join us and learn cutting edge techniques, ritual, and transformational tools for staying grounded, connected and present in difficult situations. $15. RSVP for Location. 520-730-9277. Info@JeanetteGibler.com.

JeanetteGibler.com.

Conscious Loving/The Ins and Outs of Yoni Appreciation – 7-9:30pm. Yoni: Sanskrit vulva, meaning sacred space. Class teaches how to honor a woman’s most sacred part of her body. $20/online, $25/at the door. Galactic Center, 35 E Toole Ave. 520-975-3961. Mark@SouthwestTantra.com.

SouthwestTantra.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 21 How to Massage your Dog for Their Health 6pm. Free talk and demonstration given by Nancy McDonald, Certified Canine Massage Therapist.

This technique is also good for pain management and limping. No charge. Please call 520-8861727 to sign up as seating is limited. Holistic Animal Care Shoppe, 7334 E Broadway Blvd.

AnimalAllyAz.com .

FRIDAY, APRIL 22 Angel Gong Wave – 3pm. With Marcia Breitenbach, MA. Angel gong vibrational healing meditation while floating in 96 degree indoor pool. $15/poolside, $20/ floating. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-975-5376. MillMarcia@gmail.com.

SpiritedChangeAZ.com.

ThetaHealing Basic DNA Workshop – 4/224/24; starts at 4pm on 4/22. 10am-5pm on 4/23 and 4/24. Become a certified ThetaHealer. Learn to heal without limits Learn to work with angels, do future readings, and do instant healing. A three day workshop. $495, $445/before 4/15. 1834 N Craycroft Rd, 520-850-8897. JasonWechsLac@hotmail.com.

MysticHealingPaths.com.

Choose Happiness: Public Talk – 6:30-8pm.

Simple and practical advice about how to find peace in this busy world. Learn to be calm and peaceful in every situation. No charge. Kadampa Meditation Center, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. Info@MeditationInTucson.org.

MeditationInTucson.org.

Tarot Classes; Study the Ancient Tools of Symbols and Archetypes for Self-Discovery – 7-8:30pm. Class begins 4/22 for 6-sessions and covers, care of the deck, meaning of major/minor archana, four spreads. Bring Ryder Waite deck, notebook, pen. RSVP, limited to 12 students. $120. 413-313-5677. Shivab@charter.net.

Reiki Master Training – 12-5pm. Increase your healing energy to people and animals. $100/$30 if already attuned. Highlands Activities Building Catalina, 4949 W Heritage Club Blvd, Marana. 520-245-4214. JudyFerrig@comcast.net.

OpenPathways-EnergyAndCommunication.com.

Introduction to Hula – 1-3:30pm. Learn to dance the beautiful and graceful dances of Hawaii. Brief history, learn hula implements, hula steps and hand movement. Learn ‘auana (contemporary/ modern) style of dancing. $25 ($30 after 4/19).

Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-323-1222.

Joanna@YogaConnection.org. YogaConnection.org.

ASIS Intro to Massage Class – 1-4pm. Class includes basic massage techniques. Intended for someone who is considering a deeper training and would like an idea of what to expect. $25. ASIS, 639 N 6th Ave. 520-343-0338.

Tucson@ASISMassage.com. ASISMassage.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 24 Earth Gong Meditation – 5:30-7pm. Stress relief, sleep issues, physical pain, busy mind, digestive problems, toxicity and more all can be helped with this form of sound and vibration. $10-$15. The Galactic Center, 35 E Toole Ave. 520-884-0874. Kati.Astraeir@gmail.com. facebook.com/GalacticCenter.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 Wisdom Wednesday – 6:30-8:30pm. Join us and learn cutting edge techniques, ritual, and transformational tools for staying grounded, connected and present in difficult situations. $15. RSVP for location. 520-730-9277. Info@JeanetteGibler.com.

JeanetteGibler.com.

markyourcalendar WARRIOR GODDESS TRAINING WITH JEANETTE GIBLER

6:30 to 8:30pm Eight Fridays, starting April 29 Attendees will explore owning and embodying personal power and passion, practice stepping into joyful and simple pleasure and open to loving themselves with every fiber of their being and more through cutting-edge learning techniques.

Location: To be announced For more information, call 520-730-9277 JeanetteGibler.com/warrior-goddess

SATURDAY, APRIL 23 ASIS Open House – 11am-12:30pm. Afternoon to learn about ASIS’s upcoming Massage Therapy Program. Interact with alumni, staff and faculty to learn if this program is the right next step for you.

No charge. ASIS, 639 N 6th Ave. 520-343-0338.

Tucson@ASISMassage.com. ASISMassage.com.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 29 Friends of Jung Film and Discussion – 7-9pm.

Presentation of the documentary film Hofmann’s Potion about the early research on effects of LSD on consciousness. Film followed by a discussion. $15/members, $20/non-members. Han University, 2856 E Ft Lowell Rd. Safoj.org.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 30 World Tai Chi and Qigong Day 2016 – 9-11am. Tai chi and Qigong enthusiasts join together in sending the healing vibration of qi (chi) around the world. No charge. Himmel Park SE Corner by Treat Ave, 1000 N Tucson Blvd.

520-780-6751. HeatherChalonEvents@gmail.com.

HeatherChalon.com.

Connecting WithAngels – 10am-12pm. Class will discuss the angelic realm and different ways to connect with angels through exercises and meditations. $25. Conference Room, 2030 E Broadway Blvd. 520-226-5953 LisaMWestrick@gmail.com.

SerenityHolisticTouch.com.

Psychic Fair – 10am-4pm. Choose from a variety of skilled mediums. $10/15-minute session. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-444-3392. Dfn1@icloud.com.

United-Fellowship-Chapel.com.

Move More, Play More, and Discover Wellness – 1-2pm. Learn how Network Spinal Analysis can help you experience more energy, flexibility, endurance, and greater ability to deal with stress. No charge. Inspired Healing Chiropractic, 4858 E Broadway Blvd. 520-584-0343.

I n s p i r e d H e a l i n g . Tu c s o n @ g m a i l . c o m .

InspiredHealing.org.

Spring Detox Flow (Kapha Season) – 2:304:30pm. Through a vinyasa flow incorporating twists, we will build heat within the body and use it as vehicle to burn away impurities stored during the winter months. Light essential oils will be used. $25 ($30 after 4/26). Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-323-1222. Joanna@YogaConnection.org.

YogaConnection.org.

MONDAY, MAY 2 Astrology for Beginning and Intermediate Students – 3-4:30pm. Class will discuss elements, the planets, the signs and the houses. Bring notebook and natal chart. Natal charts provided for those that need one. Limited to 12 students. $120. RSVP for location. 413-313-5677. Shivab@charter.net.

Concert: Emi Sunshine – 7-9pm. 11-year-old East Tennessee prodigy who has captured the nation’s attention as a singer, songwriter and multiinstrumentalist. $15/advance, $20/day of show.

Sea Of Glass Center For The Arts, 330 E 7th St. 520-398-2542. Mycenay@GlobalChange.media.

TheSeaOfGlass.org/Events.

THURSDAY, MAY 5 Diabetes Recovery Program – 5/5-5/28. As featured in the movie Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days, this program revolutionizes the treatment of diabetes. $11,799. Tree of Life Center US, 686 Harshaw Rd, Patagonia.

520-394-6005. ProgramInfo@TreeOfLife.nu.

TreeOfLifeCenterUS.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 8 Times of the Purification Gathering – 9am-6pm.

5/5-5/8. Coming together of elders, speakers, storytellers, musicians, and dancers to share and teach about the prophesied signs that have been revealed, indicating these times are upon us. Suggested $10/day or $30/4 days. Avalon Organic Gardens & EcoVillage, 2074 Pendleton Dr, Tumacacori.

520-398-2542. Mycenay@GlobalChange.media.

PurificationGathering.org.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 ASIS May Program Start Date – We have full-time massage therapy training program beginning May 11. Full-time programs take 6 months to complete. $11,800. ASIS Massage Education, 639 N 6th Ave. 520-343-0338.

Tucson@ASISMassage.com. ASISMassage.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 12 21-Day Transformation Program – 5/7-5/28.

Experience a profound journey of healing on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels in this 21-day program. $7,579. Tree of Life Center US, 686 Harshaw Rd, Patagonia. 520-394-6005.

ProgramInfo@TreeOfLife.nu. TreeOfLifeCenterUS.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 13 Concert: The Accidentals – 7:30-9:30pm.

For more information and details about this concert, see TheSeaOfGlass.org/Events. $15/ advance, $20/day of show. Sea Of Glass Center For The Arts, 330 E 7th St, 520-398-2542. Mycenay@GlobalChange.media.

TheSeaOfGlass.org/Events.

markyourcalendar HEALING TOUCH PROGRAM • LEVEL 1

Sat-Sun 5/14-5/15 & Sat-Sun 7/9-7/10 9am-6:30pm Class for those interested in Energy Medicine Healing from an Accredited International Provider, Healing Touch Program. Learn over 25 Techniques. $365 520-591-7267 BarbHartht@gmail.com. Facebook.com/ HealingTouchTucson

ongoingevents daily Friends of the Library Book Sale – 9am-4pm.

4/15-4/18. Sunday half-price. Monday bag-day $10. Great used books/media, great prices. Book Barn, 2230 N Country Club. 520-795-3763.

Info@PimaFriends.com. PimaFriends.com.

sunday I Ching Oracle Guide – First Sunday. Events applying I Ching to personal, spiritual and enterprise paths timed to lunar cycles. 6, 18 and 72 day journeys. 520-331-1956. TaoTime@DaleBruder.com DaleBruder.com.

Silent Prayer and Meditation – 8:45-9:30am.

Experience the exquisite peace of shared Silence.

Unity Spiritual Center of Peace welcomes all who wish to explore and discover their Oneness with Spirit. No charge. 1551 S Eastside Loop #121.

520-546-3696. RevNita@UnityPeaceAZ.com.

UnityPeaceaAZ.com.

FoodInRoot St. Philip’s Plaza Farmers Market – 9am-1pm. One of the largest farmers markets in Southwestern Arizona and has a regional reputation for the number of local farmers it supports.

No charge. St. Philips Plaza, 4380 N Campbell Ave. FoodInRoot.com.

Religious Service – 9am. St Michael’s ECC, the other Catholic Church. Feminist? GLBTQ? Catholic? We are and more. No charge. Chapel - First Christian Church, 740 E Speedway, 520-575-8486.

StMichaelsECC@q.com. StMichaelsECC.org.

Center for Spiritual Living Tucson’s Sunday Celebration Services – 10am, meditation; 1011:30am, service. No charge. Nickerson Auditorium, 3231 N Craycroft Rd. 520-319-1042.

Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.

The Deeper Meaning of Jesus’ Words – 10-11am.

Explore underlying ideas of our Christianity. Learn techniques to gain greater abundance and happiness. Child care, youth and teen programs. No charge. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco.

520-303-6942. Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnitytUS.com.

Teen Support – 10-11am. Teens’ Safe Space.

Unity of Tucson offers teens a program where understanding sponsors and other teens can support their journey. Ages 12 to 19. Donation. Unity FRIDAY, MAY 20 of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco Pl, Rm 2.

Concert: Soul Track Mind – 7:30pm. For 520-488-8284. UnityTucson.com. more information and details about this concert, see TheSeaOfGlass.org/Events. $15/advance, $20/day of show. Sea Of Glass Center For The Arts, 330 E 7th St. 520-398-2542.

Mycenay@GlobalChange.media.

Call ahead to confirm event

Unity Spiritual Center of Peace Sunday Celebration – 10:30-11:30am. Potluck last Sunday.

Learn to live your spiritual potential and purpose. Pray, sing and celebrate oneness in community. All welcome. Sunday school for kids.

1551 S Eastside Loop #121. 520-546-3696.

Info@UnityPeaceAZ.com. UnityPeaceAZ.com.

Your Journey of Transformation – 10:3011:45am. Easter can mean more than chocolate bunnies, even for those who don’t necessarily resonate with traditional Easter messages.

Our Sunday lessons focus on your journey. By donation. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace, 1551 S Eastside Loop, #121. 520-546-3696.

RevNita@UnityPeaceAZ.com. UnityPeaceAZ.com.

The Temple of Universality Sunday Service – 11am. With Founder Rev. Betty Tatalajski. Celebrating the Unity of God and Man, worship, healing, prophesy. Masonic Temple, 3590 N Country Club Rd, 520-884-5340. TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com.

TheTempleOfUniversality.org.

Yogananda Gathering – 11am-1pm. 3rd Sunday.

Attune to Yogananda’s teachings through chanting, meditation affirmations, readings and Festival of Light ceremony. Snack and fellowship follows.

Ananda Center, 1002 E Prince Rd. 520-299-9309.

ElizabethLMason@yahoo.com. AnandaArizona.org.

Community of Light Sunday Services – 11am-12:30pm. Metaphysical and spiritual gathering of lightworkers for healing, prophecy, enlightenment and growth. Donations welcome. Unscrewed Theater, 3244 E Speedway Blvd. 520-304-1768. DianaoHoh@yahoo.com.

CommunityOfLightTucson.com.

Tamara Spiritual Center’s Sunday Services – 11am and 5:30pm. Third Sunday of each month at 2:30pm only. Services include a healing meditation, inspirational talk and messages. No charge.

Tamara Spiritual Center, 3002 E Ft Lowell Rd. 520-325-0513. Info@TamaraFoundation.com.

TamaraSpiritualCenter.com.

Yoga Class – 11:15am-12:45pm. Yoga is up and stretching. All levels and all styles. Individual instruction available in class. $10/per class. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Rm 4. 520-303-6942. Molly.Nelson@q.com.

UnitytUS.com.

Community of Light Reiki Circle – 12:452:15pm. 4th Sunday. Meet after the service at Unscrewed Theater. All welcome. Donations welcome. Unscrewed Theater, 3244 E Speedway Blvd. 520-403-6156. YeahRightro@gmail.com.

CommunityOfLightTucson.com.

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Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Rm 4. 520-4888284. Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnityTucson.com.

United Fellowship Chapel – 2pm service. Sunday Services feature a guided meditation, healing, inspirational speakers and psychic messages. Everyone receives a message. No charge. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-327-0142.

DFN1@icloud.com. United-Fellowship-Chapel.com.

Elder Circle Jewish Community Center – 1-2pm. First Sunday. A safe, respectful place for harvesting your life; a project of the Center for Community Dialogue. No charge. 3800 E River Rd. 520-405-1926. LBosch@OurFamilyServices.org.

OurFamilyServices.org.

Petanque In The Park – 2-4:30pm. Learn and play the French game of petanque (boules).

Detailed directions and information available online. No charge. Reid Park, near DeMeester bandshell & Rose Garden, S Concert Pl. 520-664-4133. Tucson.Petanque@gmail.com.

TucsonPetanqueClub.wordpress.com.

Heart Rhythm Meditation – 4-5pm. Simple method of aligning your heart and breath to carry you deeper into a meditative state. By donation. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Rm 4. 520-303-6042.

Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnityTucson.com.

Sacred Space Gathering – 4:15-5:30pm. Nonfaith and interfaith gathering for live music, inspiration from the world’s spiritual traditions and community connection. Bands and teachers vary weekly. No charge. Community Room at Tucson City Council, Ward 6, 3202 E 1st St. 520-318-3557. Info@SacredSpaceTucson.org.

SacredSpaceTucson.org.

Chapel of Awareness Healings & Readings – 5-6pm. Meditation, healings, spirit messages, classes available. Private readings available. By donation. Chapel of Awareness, 931 N Fifth Ave. 520-820-0727. RevJim@ChapelOfAwareness.org.

ChapelOfAwarenessTucson.net.

Tucson Heart Wisdom Meetup – 6:30-8pm. Explore connecting to the Wisdom of the Heart through discussion, sharing and guided meditation. Explore the difference between ego/mind and heart. $10 suggested donation. Wellness First, 3861 N First Ave. 520-490-4149. MarceysJourney@gmail.com.

TheEssentialAlchemist.com.

Desert Ashram - 7pm. Immerse yourself in a beautiful and peaceful meditation and retreat center. Spiritual teachings of Swami Amar Jyoti, chanting, meditation, library, book shop, walking paths. No charge. 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384. TruthConsciousness.org.

monday White Eagle World Healing Meditations – 1011am. With Frances Smith. Using White Eagle channeled books of Spiritual Unfoldment. Temple of Universality Class, held at United Fellowship Chapel. No charge. 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-885-5065. TempleofUniversality@gmail.com.

TempleOfUniversality.org.

How To Meditate – 11am-12pm. 4-week mindfulness meditation class for people who don’t believe they can meditate. Addresses myths and misunderstandings, covers all aspects of basic practice in a relaxed and comfortable way.

Fragrance-free. $40. Arizona Oncology Foundation, 2625 N Craycroft, Ste 101. Alternative class Wednesdays, 12:30-1:30pm, separate location.

520-825-2009. BreathingCoachTucson.com or Marriageafter40.com.

Waterbabies Free-Style Pooltime – 1pm. For women with chronic pain, healing from surgery, pain relieving movement in warm salt water, a healing atmosphere. Support, exchanging helpful information to laugh and enjoy life. $10. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-577-7377. KathyNina7377@gmail.com.

SantaritaSprings.com.

Elder Circle Udall Senior Center – 1-2pm.

Second Monday. A safe, respectful place for harvesting your life; a project of the Center for Community Dialogue. No charge. 7200 E Tanque Verde Rd. 520-405-1926. LBosch@OurFamilyServices.org.

OurFamilyServices.org.

Tai Chi for Health: NW Tucson – 1-2pm. Dr Paul Lam’s program proven to improve balance, relieve pain and stiffness, promote mental clarity, improved memory, overall wellbeing. All welcome. $60/9-sessions. $10/drop-in. Resurrection Lutheran Church, 11575 N 1st Ave, Oro Valley.

520-780-6751. Heather@HeatherChalon.com.

HeatherChalon.com.

Book Study: Awaken to Superconsciousness – 4:30-6pm. Second and fourth Monday.

Learn how to use meditation for innerpeace, intuitive guidance and greater awareness. No charge. Ananda Center Of Tucson, 1002 E Prince Rd. 520-906-4346. Pvold@comcast.net.

AnandaArizona.org.

Energy Movement Meditation – 6pm. Experience the beautiful and gentle movements of Sheng Zhen Gong, t​ he Q ​i ​ G ong of unconditional love on the Yetman trail​.​Camino​ D​ e Oeste trailhead​(south of gates pass road on Camino ​D​e ​O​este)​.​ Donation $6-10​.

520-850-8897. JasonWechsLac@hotmail.com.

MysticHealingPaths.com.

Golden Pyramid Meditation – 6-7pm. 2nd Monday. Facilitated by Rev. Yazdi Contractor, Rev. Howard Milwich and Revs. Martha and Darryl Schoon.

Temple of Universality class held at United Fellowship Chapel. No charge. 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-884-5340. TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com.

TempleOfUniversality.org.

All Level Yoga - 7-10pm. Spiritual Gangsta Yoga. Sandra Turner, Monterey Court Studio Galleries and Café, 505 W Miracle Mile.Free.

619-861-9706. Meetup.com/TucsonYogi.

Gentle, Restorative Yoga – 10-11:30am. The class will last 1 hour with extra time for individual attention if needed. Beginners and those with health challenges are most welcome. $8. Unity of

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tuesday FoodInRoot-Carondelet St. Joseph’s Farmer’s Market – 10am-2pm. 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. No charge. Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital, NE Corner of Carondelet Drive and Wilmot Rd. 520-261-6982. Tim@FoodInRoot.com.

FoodInRoot.com.

Yoga – 11:15am-12:45pm. With Mark Lind. Group and individual instruction. Bring your own mat and belt. Kids under 12 free. $10. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Rm 3. 520-488-8284.

Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnityTucson.com.

Qigong/Tao Meditation – 1-2pm. Inspiring community of well-being. Everyone welcome.

Followed by Tai Chi for Health. Qigong: $75/9week session. Qigong and tai chi: $120/9-week session. St Francis in the Foothills, 4625 E River Rd. 520-780-6751. Heather@HeatherChalon. com. HeatherChalon.com.

Reiki Sessions – 1-3pm. Individual appointments to experience this ancient method that brings healing, pain relief, and deep relaxation. By donation. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Rm 4. 520-488-8284.

Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnityTucson.com.

Tai Chi for Health Central Foothills – 2-3pm. Dr Paul Lam’s Tai Chi program is endorsed by the Arthritis Foundation, CDC, National Council on Aging.

Preceded by Qigong. Open to all levels. $60/9-week session. St Francis in the Foothills, 4625 E River Rd. 520-780-6751. Heather@HeatherChalon.com.

HeatherChalon.com.

Tucson Tuesday Laughter Yoga – 6-7pm. Gently through breathing and yogic exercises, we touch your heart with playful laughter designed to promote peace and healing. No charge. St Francis in the Foothills Church, Corner of River and Swan, Rm 30. 520-490-5500. LaughingJana@gmail.com.

Global Chant – 6:20​pm. Uplifting weekly community gathering celebrating the sacred music from all traditions. Not linked with any other group or organized religion. Open to public.​N ​ o charge. ​Armory Park Senior Center, 220 S. 5th Ave.​​520-838-4194.​ VShamas@hotmail.com​.

Ascended Masters’ Introductory Classes – 7pm.

Learn practical keys to open your heart and connect with your Individualized I AM Presence. Lakes Apts Recreation Rm, 5666 E Hampton. 520-343-1036.

Info@TheTemple.ws. TempleOfThePresence.org.

Alice Bailey Books – 7pm. With Rev. Inger Mason. Reading of books channeled to Alice A. Bailey by Djwhal Khul. No charge. Temple Of Universality, 3590 N Country Club Rd. 520-331-5252. TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com.

TempleOfUniversality.org.

ongoingevents wednesday Prayer and Meditation – 9:45-10:15am. Experience the healing peace of shared Silence. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace welcomes all who wish to explore and discover their Oneness with Spirit. No charge. 1551 S Eastside Loop, Ste 121.

520-546-3696. Info@UnityPeaceAZ.com.

Fun-Day Wednesday Class – 9:45-11:30am.

With Rev. Fred Smith. Metaphysical Law, using fun, food and friends. Temple of Universality Class class. No charge. Masonic Temple, 3590 N Country Club Rd, 520-546-3898. TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com.

TempleOfUniversality.org.

Silent Unity Prayer Service – 10-10:30am.

Led by a minister, this is a guided meditation and prayer. The center of the week is a good time to get centered. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Prayer Room. 520-488-8284.

Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnityTucson.com.

Aquatic Therapy Rehabilitation – 11:30am12:30pm. With Carolyn Rashti, M.S. Guided gentle movements with deep breathing to relieve pain, improve circulation and breathing. First class free. Limited to six participants. $200/8 classes. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-742-4292. AquaticTherapyTucson@gmail.com.

AquaticTherapyTucson.com.

Energy Movement Meditation – 12-1pm. Sheng Zhen Gong, a series of gentle, easy movements to cultivate a sense of inner peace, while raising your vitality and quality of life. $10 daypass or JCC membership. Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Rd. 520-850-8897. JasonWechsLac@hotmail.com. MysticHealingPaths.com.

How To Meditate – 12:30-1:30pm. 4-week secular class covering all aspects of basic practice. Relaxed, informal, huge benefits. No perfume, please. $28. Banner University Cancer Center, 3838 N Campbell Ave. 520-694-1855. Lynn.Barwick@BannerHealth.com.

UACC.Arizona.edu/Calendar.

Grief Support Group – 5pm. First and third Wednesdays. With Reverend Felicitas, Reverend Dea. Support group for grief, loss and healing.

Not a therapy group. Respectful and compassionate. No charge. CODAC, 3130 E Broadway Blvd. 520-792-6222. Info@TempleOfMA.org.

TempleOfMA.org.

Informal Meditation Gatherings – 5:45-7pm.

All welcome. No instructions. Meditation within a group allows everyone to go deeper. By donation. 3231 1st Ave N. 206-501-7575.

SylvaineFrancine@gmail.com. SylvaineFrancine.com.

Wisdom Wednesday – 6-8pm. Come experience samples of group activities from 6-month coaching program: Wisdom, Well-being & Wealth. Apply tools now to your daily life to increase joy and fulfillment. No charge. RSVP for Location. 520-730-9277.

Info@JeanetteGibler.com. JeanetteGibler.com.

Ascended Masters’ Introductory Classes – 6:30pm. Learn to open your heart and connect with your individualized I AM Presence; the source of all the abundance you will ever need. No charge. Center for Integrative Psychotherapy, 6105 E Grant Rd. 520-795-4147.

Info@TheTemple.ws. TempleOfThePresence.org.

Family Constellations – 6:30-8pm. First and third Wednesdays. Dream Work solves problems.

Jung’s vision of Psyche inspires us. The Knowing Field expands awareness. No charge. Unity Church, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-906-1768.

DrJDore@gmail.com. JohnDore.com.

The Journey - 6:30-9:30pm. Year-long series of workshops and classes offering spiritual practices, experientials, expanded perceptions and inspiration to facilitate you on The Journey of your life. Drop in. By donation. Center for Spiritual Living Tucson Education Center, 4200 E River Rd. 520-319-1042.

Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.

Free Tai Chi and Chi Kung – 6-7:30pm. Gentle, flowing movements that relax the body, quiet the mind, increase energy, improve health and make you feel good. No Charge. Church of Christ, 2848 N Mountain Ave. 520-795-8612.

DsrtDrgn@gmail.com.

Deeksha for You – 7:15-9:15pm. A blissful profound transpersonal energy transfer with meditation. By donation. St. Francis in the Foothills, 4625 East River Rd, Rm 30-31. 520-869-4982.

LastHouseOB1@yahoo.com. Meetup: Awaken Tucson into Oneness.

Metaphysical 12-Step Group – 6:30pm. Discover new ways of looking at the recovery process. Open to anyone currently or previously involved in any 12 step program. No charge. Center for Spiritual Living Tucson’s Office and Education Center, 4220 E River Rd. 520-319-1042. Erockhill@comcast.net.

Spirit Lab – 7-8:30pm. Third Wednesday. A conversational potluck for 20s-50s adults. Explore aspects of different faith traditions, discuss our personal experiences of the divine, examine religion and culture, and play with progressive theological ideas. No charge. St. Philip’s in the Hills Church, 4440 N Campbell Ave. 520-342-8998.

Bulldog2212@gmail.com. StPhilipsTucson.org.

TIES Sharing and Discussion Group – 6:308:30pm. Third Thursday. TIES mission is to provide a safe neutral environment for presenting information on and sharing of near-death and other spiritually transformative experiences. Everyone is welcome. No Charge (love offering accepted). Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-395-2365.

TucsonAZ@IANDS.org. TucsonIANDS.org.

Deep House Yoga – 8:45-9:45pm. Join Spiritual Gangsta Yoga for this unique, innovative high energy Yoga flow class. Come prepared to have fun, move to the beat and feel good. No charge. Movement Culture, 435 E 9th St. STurner070@gmail.com. Meetup.com/TucsonYogi.

Outreach Classes from The Temple of The Presence – 7pm. No charge. 11902 E Irvington Rd. 520-751-2039, ext. 100. Info@TheTemple.ws.

TempleOfThePresence.org.

thursday Tai Chi for Health: NE Tucson – 9-10am. Tai Chi for Health, for Fall Prevention and much more. Dr Paul Lam’s program including qigong warm-ups and cool downs. $60/9-week session. Tanque Verde Lutheran Church, Chapel, 8625 E Tanque Verde Rd. 520-780-6751. Heather@HeatherChalon.com.

HeatherChalon.com.

Qi Gong Class – 10-11am. Ancient healing, exercise program. Individual guidance as well as group instruction. $10/per class. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco Rm, Harmony Hall. 520-488-8284.

Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnityTucson.com.

Self-Realization/Psychic Development Classes – 1-2pm. Explore metaphysical concepts and principles in order to know yourself and awaken your own authority in life through meditation and discussion. No charge. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-444-3392.

DFN1@icloud.com. United-Fellowship-Chapel.com.

A Course in Miracles – 5:30pm. With Colleen Hall. Temple of Universality class. Call for details.

No charge. Spirits Child, 3870 W River Rd, #120.

520-981-2249. TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com.

TempleOfUniversality.org.

Reiki Circle at Bookmans – 6-7:30pm. Second Thursday. Come learn about, receive or give Reiki. Studies show real results on the physical, emotional and energetic levels. $5 suggested donation; proceeds shared with Hope Animal Shelter. Bookmans, 1930 E Grant Rd. 520-638-5251. JudyFerrig@comcast.net.

OpenPathways-EnergyandCommunication.com.

Ascended Masters’ Introductory Classes – 7pm.

Learn about your own individual Divine Being, your I AM Presence. Find Divine solutions to every challenge! No charge. The Temple of The Presence, 11902 E Irvington Rd. 520-751-2039.

SusanKnittel@msn.com. TempleOfThePresence.org.

Desert Ashram – 7pm. Immerse yourself in a beautiful and peaceful meditation and retreat center. Spiritual teachings of Swami Amar Jyoti, chanting, meditation, library, book shop, walking paths. Free. 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384.

TruthConsciousness.org.

Centering Prayer – 7-8pm. 20-25 minute meditation and reading/discussion. All welcome. We offer two Thursday sessions every week: 12-1pm in the Bride’s Room and 7-8pm in the Library. No charge.

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 4440 N Campbell Ave. 520-820-6537. Javani@outlook.com.

StPhilipsTucson.org/Pastoral-Care.

ZY Qigong Level 1 Class – 7pm-8:30pm. Learn to relax the body so that the mind when stressed can not influence it into tensing up. Entering a qigong state raises your awareness. $10. 1st class no charge. Desert Milagros, 3438 N Country Club. 520-404-8745. QigongMark@yahoo.com.

Meetup.com/Tucson-ZY-Qigong-Meetup.

friday 8:30am Workout – Experience an awesome workout that perks you up. A combination of Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi ending with meditation.

Bring yoga mat and water bottle, plan on laughing and starting your day out with a smile. $5.

WellnessFirst! 3861 N First Ave. 520-209-1755.

Saberlmp@aol.com. 3861WellnessFirst.com.

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saturday Catalina Farmers Market Artworks and More – 9am-1pm. Fresh produce, baked goods, salmon, range-fed beef, artisans, unique gifts, food court, more. 16733 N Oracle Rd, Catalina. 970-903-0529. MichaelisPlaza@gmail.com.

77NorthMarketPlace.com.

Trail Dust Town Farmers Market – 9am-1pm.

Formerly Jesse Owens Market. Bring the family and enjoy everything this premiere farmers’ market has to offer. No charge. Trail Dust Town, 6541 E Tanque Verde Rd. HeirloomFM.com.

Friday Farmers’ Market at Broadway Village – 10am-2pm. Southern Arizona’s only indoor (A/C)/outdoor venue. Organic produce, meats, prepared foods, baked goods, coffee/teas, cheese, eggs, plants, artisans, body care, massage, music.

Broadway/Country Club. 520-603-8116.

FoodInRoot UAMC Farmers’ Market – 10am2pm. Every week at UAMC on the plaza south of the hospital. Great Food and Music. No charge.

UA Medical Center, NW Corner of Speedway and Campbell. 520-261-6982. Tim@FoodInRoot.com.

FoodInRoot.com.

Waterbabies Free-Style Pooltime – 11:30am.

For women with chronic pain, healing from surgery, pain relieving movement in warm salt water, a healing atmosphere. Support, exchanging helpful information, to laugh and enjoy life. $10. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-577-7377. KathyNina7377@gmail.com.

SantaritaSprings.com.

Community of Light Healing and Message Circle – 12-1pm. Metaphysical and spiritual gathering for healing, prophecy, enlightenment and growth. Donations welcome. Unscrewed Theater, 3244 E Speedway Blvd.

520-403-6156. YeahRightRo@gmail.com.

CommunityOfLightTucson.com.

Looking for Some Peace & Quiet? – 12-1pm.

Guided healing meditation plus, everyone receives a Message. Receive healing energy in meditation for yourself and those in need of healing.

By donation. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-327-0142. DFN1@icloud. com. United-Fellowship-Chapel.com. .Healthy Happy Hour – 5:30-6:30pm. 3rd Friday. Happy hour along with a 20-30 minute presentation followed by a question/answer period. Join us for wine, lemonade, community.

No charge. WellnessFirst!, 3861 N First Ave. 520-209-1755. TransformMedpLLC@aol.com.

3861WellnessFirst.com.

Qi Gong of Unconditional Love – 5:30-6:30pm.

Slow meditation movements to help cultivate and enhance your vitality, health, create a sense of well being and inner peace. No experience necessary, everybody is welcome. $10 or donation. Palo Santo Wellness, 3045 N 1st Ave. 520-850-8897. Jason@MysticHealingPaths.com.

MysticHealingPaths.com.

Reiki Circle – 7:30-9pm. Second Friday. Reiki Circle brings Reiki Masters and receivers to share and experience this ancient healing method that brings deep relaxation, pain and stress relief. By donation. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Rm 4. 520-488-8284. Molly.Nelson@q.com.

UnityTucson.com.

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Rincon Valley Farmers’ Market – 8am-1pm.

Organic produce, fresh flowers, baked goods, ironworks, arts and crafts by local artisans.

12500 E Old Spanish Trail. 520-591-BARN. RVFM@RinconInstitute.org. RVFM.org.

Living Lab and Learning Center Free Tour – 9-10:30am. Second Saturday. WMG staff will guide you on an interactive tour to learn about all the systems in detail and what you can do at your own home. No charge. WMG’s Living Lab & Learning Center, 1137 N Dodge Blvd. 520-3963266 ext 18. SBrown@WatershedMG.org. WatershedMG.org.

FoodInRoot St. Philip’s Plaza Farmers Market – 9am-1pm. One of the largest farmers markets in Southwestern Arizona and has a regional reputation for the number of local farmers it supports.

No charge. St. Philips Plaza, 4380 N Campbell Ave. FoodInRoot.com.

Oro Valley Farmers Market – 12-1pm. 30 vendor stalls. Every 2nd Saturday fun events are planned to introduce more customers to this neighborhood gem. No charge. Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N Oracle Rd. Heirloomfm.com.

Nature of Dreams – 9-10am. Discussions on the validity of dreams, meanings of symbols, interpretations and beliefs from different cultures. Facilitator: Rev. Howard Milwich. By donation. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-444-3392. DFN1@icloud.com.

United-Fellowship-Chapel.com.

Plaza Palomino Saturday Market – 9am-1pm.

Fresh produce, breads, coffee, tea, plants, tamales, salsa and emu oil products. Live music. 2970 N Swan Rd. 520-523-1005.

AI CHI – 10am. With Connie Seddon. Delicious tai chi-like movements and stretching for all in our 96 degree saltwater indoor pool at Santa Rita Springs. Great for pain relief, arthritis, fibromyalgia, balance and stamina. $15/class. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-245-6616.

Connie@AquaticRelaxation.com. AquaticRelaxation.com.

Meet with the Divine: Meditation Classes – 10:30am-12pm. 4/9-430. Learn a technique every week, practice it daily. Come back with questions and learn more. Establish a daily practice. $149.99. 3231 N 1st Ave. 206-501-7575.

SylvaineFrancine@gmail.com. SylvaineFrancine.com.

Simple Staging for Home Sellers – 2-4pm.

1st and 3rd Saturday. Soon-to-be home sellers!

Come learn easy-to-follow staging techniques to prepare your home for the market. Taught by professional stager/realtor. $10 Donation to local pet shelter. RSVP for Address. 520-870-2108.

KGeisRealtor@gmail.com. KathleenGeisRealtor.com.

classifieds A N I M A L C O M M U N I C AT I O N A N D ENERGY HEALING. Better understand your animal to enhance your relationship, address behavioral issues, learn what your pet needs to be healthy. Judy Ferrig, M.S., 520-245-4214, OpenPathways-EnergyAndCommunication.com.

N AT U R A L LY H E A LT H Y W E I G H T L O S S W I T H AW E S O M E R E S U LT S , and Diabetic Friendly. I’m winning my weight loss battle without hunger or fatigue.

Website: WinWin.ValentusMovie.com. Call/text Katie at 520-286-6177.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY. Phoenix Natural Awakenings magazine franchise available for sale. Start a career you can be passionate about. Home based business complete with comprehensive training and support system. Call 239-530-1377 or visit our website: NaturalAwakeningsMag.com/MyMagazine.

JOHN ​O F GOD CRYSTAL BED LIGHTS FOR SALE. ​ E ver wanted Crystal Bed Therapy from John of God for personal use, but cannot go to Brazil? This might be for you. Purchased these lights for personal use with the intention of passing them on to the right person at the right time​.​ Brand ​ n ​ e w​, ​ $ 3800 ​ firm (paid $6000​ ) .​ Oro Valley​.​ 520​-219​-2379​.

ENTER A QIGONG STATE using ZY Qigong. Deepen your inner power with a system 6000 years old. Private and group lessons.

Meetup.com/Tucson-ZY-Qigong-Meetup/.

Mark Frighetti 520-404-8745 LOOKING FOR MASSAGE T H E R A P I S T TO R E N T R O O M SPACE. Located at the Green Valley Massage Clinic. Large room with built in cabinets and sink. Responsible for own clientele. Must provide own products and supplies. Contact Judy 520-648-2893.

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ORIENTAL FENG SHUI READINGS with Iko. Not mere entertainment​, serious reading for serious mind. Receive guidance for a positive and productive life. 5​ 20-333-9814.

TRY THE VIBRACUSSOR. Medical Massage Treatment Tool for deep relief of joint and muscle tissue pain and restrictions. Randy L.M.T. 520-312-9563.

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AROMATHERAPY RITUAL BY KATE’S MAGIK

215 N Court Ave, 85701 Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in 520-743-1486 our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community RitualTucson.com Resource Guide email Holly@NaturalTucson.com to request our media kit.

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ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE DEL SOUL

Nanie Carrillo, L.Ac. Dipl. O.M. Located within Caritas Center for Healing 330 E. 16th St, 85701 520-979-7078 NanieC@AcupunctureDelSoul.com AcupunctureDelSoul.com Nanie Carrillo, provides compassionate health care to all ages using acupuncture, Chinese herbal therapy, nutritional guidance, massage, Reiki and CranioSacral Therapy. She also provides Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture for facial rejuvenation. Workers Compensation and some insurance accepted.

AKASHIC ACUPUNCTURE

Linda Joy Stone, OMD, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. 520-444-6901 LindaJoyStone1@me.com LindaJoyStone.com Double your healing experience by combining an Akashic reading with a grounding acupuncture session—bridging Heaven & Earth, Yin and Yang and rejuvenating body and spirit.

Linda brings humor, compassion and 27 years of experience into the treatment room—a sacred place of Joy! Ask about her Natural Awakenings Discount.

MYSTIC HEALING PATH

Jason Wechs, L.Ac. Acupuncturist, ThetaHealer® 1834 N Craycroft Rd Jason@MysticHealingPaths.com 520-850-8897 • MysticHealingPaths.com Experience real change of chronic mental, emotional, physical and spiritual issues through ThetaHealing® technique. Private sessions and incorporated into unique healing classes. Offering ThetaHealing®, Acupuncture, Sheng Zhen Qi Gong instruction, Reiki, Craniosacral Therapy and more. See ad, page 10.

ADDICTION TREATMENT TRANSFORMATIONAL CONCEPTS, PLLC

DeeAnn Saber, NMD Zach Saber, LMP Dr. Jo Ruddy, PHD Jodi Hardy, MALPC 3861 N First Ave, 85719 520-209-1755 • AddictionToConnection.com An integrative approach to heal addiction through demonstrating, teaching and sharing. “Because the opposite of addiction is not sobriety, it is connection.” See ad, page 3.

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE TIMOTHY M MARSHALL, Ph.D.

Holistic Neurospecialist/Pharmacologist Professor of Chemistry and Pharmacology 520-370-6044 Dr-Marshall.com Dr. Marshall has a passion for natural solutions that rebalance and rebuild the brain and body promoting greater health and healing. With the proper diet, guidance, and a balance of the right nutrients – you can start feeling better today. To schedule an enlightening consultation, call 520-370-6044. See ad, page 20.

ANIMAL SERVICES ANIMAL ALLY OF ARIZONA

Nancy McDonald Certified Canine Massage Therapist 520-591-2950 • AnimalAllyAZ@gmail.com Is your pet recovering from injury or illness, or just getting on in years? Animal Ally can help. Using massage, Reiki, aromatherapy and communication, Nancy guides and assists you and your pet in achieving optimum health, naturally. $20 off first appointment. Call to schedule a session today. See ad, page 14.

intimate boutique that carries 100% pure aromatherapy products and ceremonial supplies. Ritual also offers a variety of aromatherapy-focused massages designed to help people relieve stress, move through grief or promote love, healing and success. See ad, page 8.

ASTROLOGY ASTRO ANSWERS

Millie Silvio 520-603-8395 MSilvio@cox.net In person, by phone or Skype Let Millie help you better understand the people in your life - family, romance, career.

Readings include chart for yourself and one other person.

With a greater understanding of yourself and the other person, the relationship can be enhanced. Great party entertainment. Gift certificates available.

READINGS BY SHIVANI

413-313-5677 Shivab@charter.net In person, by phone or Skype Shivani has 30 years of experience as Astrologer, Tarot reader, teacher and has helped many through transitions and crisis. Strong spiritual background with grounded practical approach. 90-minute sessions. Private readings, classes, lectures and parties. Seniors/ student discounts. See ad, page 15.

BEDS ORGANIPEDIC BY OMI​

Showing at ​Baker’s Distinctive Home Furnishings​ 2303 E Grant Rd​,​85719 520​-​300​-9307 • cell: 520​-​419​-5882 ​Jeff@AZBeds.net • ​AZBeds.net​ Chemically sensitive or would prefer a healthy sleeping alternative? We feature Organicpedic by OMI. These mattresses are the purest on the market and utilize eco and cruelty-free wool, organic cotton and pure organic latex. Now showing at Baker’s Distinctive Home Furnishings, 2303 E Grant Rd. 85719. See ad, page 63.

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BODYWORK

SANTA RITA SPRINGS

Randy Usem, LMT, Radix Practitioner Near Campbell & Grant 520-312-9563 • Armorless.net TucsonMassageAndBodyTherapy.com

Dorothy Richmond, LMT Aquatic Massage, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Craniosacral, Watsu 520-622-4201 Watsu_Woman_Az@yahoo.com SantaRitaSprings.com

Randy has 28 years of bodywork experience, providing treatments that are stress busting or for specific issues. Sometimes sessions are enhanced and integrated with mind-body awareness experiments. The client uses sound, breath and movement to contact feelings and access deep tension and energy release. See ad, page 26.

Aquatic Massage, or Watsu, immerses the body in 96-degree water, using flowing, wavelike movement and the water’s resistance to stretch and free joints, muscles, connective tissue and nerves while your therapist keeps your nose above water. Wave patterns of energy release tension into the flow and regenerate tissue. Deep relaxation frees the mind. See ad, page 26.

ARMORLESS BODY THERAPIES

BIO-TOUCH CENTER

CHIROPRACTIC

5634 E Pima St, 85712 520-323-7951 Office@JustTouch.com JustTouch.com

ALAN D. CROSS, D.C., P.C.

Voted one of Tucson’s top alternative healing centers.

Sessions offered on a donation basis. Classes held monthly. Massage therapists and nurses receive continuing education credits. See ad, page 26.

INTUITIVE HANDS MOBILE MASSAGE

AAA Accident & Injury Clinic 6700 N Oracle, #502, 85704 520​-797-4177 • AlanCrossDC.com Chiropractic care for accident victims, people suffering from headaches and/or bodily pain, and those concerned with general well-being. Utilization of the gentle and highly effective Atlas Orthogonal approach. Convenient office hours.

Most insurances ac/cepted. See ad, page 6.

Don May, LMT Location: House Calls, Office Calls 520-730-0656 DonMay.MassageTherapy.com

DR. JOANNE HAUPERT, D.C.

Enjoy the deeply healing benefits of therapeutic massage in the comfort of your own home or office. Relieve chronic pain, release stress, or recover from injuries with Don’s nurturing Integrative Bodywork (blending traditional massage modalities with Craniosacral and Reiki). Don is known for his “ground​ed​ness” (a deeply calm presence), which allows clients to enter a state of deep relaxation with ease. See ad, page 26.

Do you want to trust and increase your body’s ability to heal and regenerate? Network Chiropractic is very gentle and helps increase your brain/body connection and empower you to make healthier choices. Great for Children, PTSD, Depression and Auto Immune diseases.

NEW LEAF MASSAGE THERAPY Stephanie Dixon, LMT, CNMT 520-775-2367 SDixonLMT@NewLeafTucson.com NewLeafTucson.com

Massage Therapy specializing in relief and treatment of pain and injuries. Stephanie has experience and training with a wide variety of massage therapy techniques.

Also certified in neuromuscular therapy. A session at the New Leaf Studio is helpful for conditions like arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic back and neck pain and more.

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4858 E. Broadway 520-584-0343 InspiredHealing.org

WINTERHAVEN HEALTH CENTER Dr. Nathan Conlee 3020 North Country Club Rd, 85716 520-322-6161 PerformanceNeurology.com

Dr. Conlee, Chiropractor Neurologist, diagnoses and treats such conditions as Dystonia, ADHD, Peripheral Neuropathy, vertigo, migraine headaches, balance disorders, numbness, tingling, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and other conditions related to neurologic function.

Also available: acupuncture, physiotherapy, kinesiotape, nutrition and allergy testing. See ad, page 9.

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COACHING COUNSELING & GUIDANCE ARMORLESS BODY THERAPIES

Randy Usem, LMT, Radix Practitioner Near Campbell & Grant 520-312-9563 TucsonEmotionalAndTraumaTherapy.com TucsonMassageAndBodyTherapy.com Affordable alternative or addition to traditional therapy. Radix is a neo-Reichian, deep feeling, regressive process similar to bio-energetics and primal therapy.

Exploring with breath, body awareness, centering and grounding to access anger, fear, grief, longing and restore love, trust, pleasure, fulfillment and aliveness. See ad, page 26.

COUNSELING CONCEPTS Jo Ruddy and Jody Hardy 3861 N First Ave 520-881-4237 CounselingConceptsLLC.org

Dr. Jo Ruddy, Metaphysical Life Coach and Clinical Master Hypnotherapist, along with Jodi Hardy, M.A., LPC and highly experienced psychotherapist, offer metaphysical approaches to healing and creating lasting change in your life. Located at WellnessFIRST! See ad, page 3.

HEALTHY COUPLES

Bill White, M.A., Love Coach 520-319-9132 TheHealthyCouple.com Quick and dramatic results are common. Bill is a master at navigating relationship challenges to restore love and play. Resolve anger, arguments, emotional distancing, broken trust, childhood influences. Free consultation.

Satisfaction guaranteed.

HUMAN POTENTIAL COACH

Renee Powers, Ph.D. Certified Wellness Coach & Holistic Life Coach 520-222-9063 • GetInspired@live.com HumanPotentialCoach.com In transition or overwhelmed by stress? Seeking more balance, direction, guidance, support and fulfillment in your life? Renée coaches individuals who are ready to take their life to the next level. Goal attainment, health/wellness support, stress reduction, relationships, business and life balance.

Coaching sessions are personal, professional and confidential. See ad, page 22.

INTEGRAL BUSINESS AND LIFE COACH

Jeanette Gibler, Entrepreneur Certified Awakening Excellence Coach 520-730-9277 • Info@JeanetteGibler.com JeanetteGibler.com Tired of procrastinating on your un-limited potential?

Using dynamic processes, tools and intuition, Jeanette has coached hundreds of heart-based individuals & entrepreneurs. Are you ready to release doubt, fear, or struggle and began creating radical success with joy & ease? See ad, page 27.

STILLNESS, LLC

Dr. Sylvaine Francine Spiritual Counselor In person, by phone and Skype 206-501-7575 • SylvaineFrancine.com Learn how to release your stress. Have you ever wondered how your life would be without the influencing patterns from your past and future lives? Transition to a place where you function happily in the present with authenticity, newly discovered strengths and enhanced potential. See website for testimonials.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY INTESTINAL HEALTH INSTITUTE 520-325-9686 Intestines@SheilaShea.com IntestinalHealthInstitute.com

Sheila Shea, M.A., has 38 years of experience and is board certified. Her institute offers colon hydrotherapy, GAPS counseling and groups and workshops. She specializes in colonoscopy preparation, diet and detoxification support and abdominal massage. Heal your gut, heal your body. See ad, page 31.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY VERY SPECIAL ALTERNATIVES Vonnie Schultz Albrecht, RN WellnessFirst!

3861 N First Ave, Rm 3, 85719 520-403-1686 VerySpecialAlternatives@gmail.com

FDA-approved system integrated with full, closedgravity option; purified water; disposable speculums. Probiotic reflorastation. Affordable rates & packages. Ear coning also available. Flexible hours include weekends. See ad, page 3.

COMPUTER SERVICES GE COMPUTING AND INTERNET SERVICES

Don Gibbens 520-332-1485 • CompDoc@gogibbenscom Facebook: GE Computing and Internet Services One of Don’s Taglines is, “Computer Sick? Call the Doctor.” He has been helping people keep their computers and technology working f​ or over 30 years​. ​As one of​ Don’s customers ​said, “​You don’t make me feel stupid”. House calls and via remote.​ See ad, page 22.

CRYOTHERAPY EVOLVE PHYSICAL THERAPY 3461 E Speedway Blvd, 85716 520-425-0379 Evolve-PT.com

Evolve Physical Therapy provides natural healing therapies, including Whole Body Cryotherapy, Dry Needling, Ultrasound Therapy, Cold Laser Therapy, and more to promote ultimate wellness, relieve pain and inflammation, recover from injury and promote wellbeing. Call now to schedule your service. See ad, page 23.

DEMENTIA MEMORY CARE HELPING HANDS ELDER ENRICHMENT SERVICES

Founder and Owner, Wendy Annis 322 N Citadel Ave, 85748 520-647-6947 HelpingHandSees.com Helping Hands Elder Enrichment Services provides one-on-one memory connection activities to individuals with dementia.

Our methods incorporate the arts and the five senses, along with pieces of each individual’s personal history.

Caregiver training and support also offered.

MEDICINE WHEEL DENTAL

Dr. Steven A. Swidler, DDS Dr. Kenneth C. Glass, DDS 4650 W Jojoba Dr, 85745 520-743-7101 • MedicineWheelDental.com Medicine Wheel Dental is Tucson’s premier holistic integrative dental practice.

Utilizing a balanced mix of traditional dentistry with exclusive naturopathic, holistic and alternative modalities, Medicine Wheel Dental provides the highest level of personalized dental care. “With awareness, we can make a choice.” See ad, back cover.

ENERGY WORK INFINITE SELF CREATIONS

Rev. Susan Wright Reiki Master 5343 S Civano Blvd, 85747 520-401-4486 SWrightISC.wix.com/ISelfCreations Susan Wright and Infinite Self Creations offers the John of God Crystal Healing Bed sessions, Reiki, Reiki attunements, Crystal Intuitive classes, and Certified Theta Healing. The JOG crystal bed is blessed by the entities giving you a high level of healing being done by the spirit beings.

LIFEFORCE RENEWAL

Patrice St. Clair, Reiki Master Practitioner, ICRT Aromatherapy, Numerologist, Feng Shui Consultant 949-412-5127 • StClair516@hotmail.com LifeForceRenewal.net Transformation on the cellular level with shamanic crystal Reiki to raise your vibration; chakra clearing with Tibetan bowls; aromatherapy aura cleansing; numerology charts; shamanic medicine card reading; readings to connect with your Spirit Guides.

OPEN PATHWAYS

Judy Ferrig, M.S., IARP Energy, Healing and Communications JEANNE ANNE KRIZMAN, DMD, MPH 520-245-4214 OpenPathways-EnergyAndCommunication.com 1601 N Tucson Blvd, Ste 35 520-326-0082 Energetic healing for people Smile@KrizmanDental.com and animals is key to well-be-

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ing and health. I use a variety A centrally located biolof modalities such as Reiki, ogic, and integrative dental chakra and aura clearing, office with Tucson’s only visualization and balancing International academy of with stones, crystals, sound, Oral Medicine & Toxiccolor and essences to work on ology accredited dentist. Specializing in general the most effective vibrational level. Medical & cosmetic dentistry, mercury-free fillings, safe studies support the work I do as instrumental in amalgam removal, implants, extractions, cavithealing. CEs available for all Reiki levels. ation treatment, and ozone therapy. Call for appointment today. See ad, page 33.

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FLOTATION SPA CLOUD NINE FLOTATION

PHYLLIS WINSLOW

Barbara Brennan, Graduate School of Healing, EFT Practitioner, LMT 520-909-3455 EnergybalancingAZ.com Experience positive results in one appointment. Phyllis is highly intuitive and gets directly to the root of your health, relationship and career issues. Pain, depression/anxiety, financial problems and sexual trauma resolution. Call now and get your confidence back.

SERENITY HOLISTIC TOUCH​

Lisa Westrick, IARP, RMA Holy Fire Usui and Karuna Reiki® Master 520-226-5953 ​SerenityHolisticTouch.com​

2118 S Avenida Planeta 520-668-4017 FloatTucson.com

Imagine an Environment Free From Gravity, Stress, Tension & Pain. You’ve just imagined floating in a Flotation or Sensory Deprivation Tank.

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Flotation is the experience of immersing oneself in a Reiki is a gentle touch therapy specially designed tank that promotes physical, that contains 12 inches emotional, and spiritual wellness. of water and 800 pounds of Epson salt, within a Rise it all;lightproof environment that induces Lisa also does charka therapy to above soundproof, restore and balance the body Floatationaissensation the experience of immersing Stress, tension and of weightlessness. one’s self in a specially designed tank with crystals and singing bowls. pain dissipate and the mind is free to explore a that contains 12” of water and 700 lbs.

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FLOATATION Benefits: deep relaxation, stress relief, ease chronic pain.

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Are you ready to change your life? Johanna has 30 years of hypnosis and energy healing experience (and many more of life!). Through Past Life Regression learn the cause; through multi-faceted energy healing realign your energies to manifest your authentic self-actualized life. See ad, page 14.

Yume.Gardens@gmail.com Yume.Gardens.org

Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson offers a scientifically proven two month long healing walk program that reduces anxiety, stress, and sadness and promotes joy and peacefulness.

For details and start dates, visit YumeGardens.org.

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TAMMY ROSEN WILBUR, GCFP

Tesla Metamorphosis Pracititoner 3079 W. Avenida Cresta, 85745 TeslaMetamorphosisPractitionersArizona.com Tammy Rosen Wilbur, Simone Gers and Karen Olsen are certified to offer Tesla Metamorphosis Healing, Light Body activations and soul communication. See ad, page 18.

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Modern Organic Hairdressing 204 W Grant Rd 520-331-9006 • ProjekkHair@yahoo.com Facebook: ProjekK In the courtyard of Placita de la Luna, enter ProjekK hair studio and notice the scents of pine, rosemary and sage. Stylist Kathie features U.K.-inspired cuts that need minimal styling. Hair color is ammonia-free and organic, providing beautiful, professional results.

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HEALING TOUCH BARBARA J. HART RN, HTCP

520-591-7267 BarbHartHT@gmail.com Healing Touch Tucson on Facebook Easy to learn, anyone can use Healing Touch on themselves, others and family. Adds balance to life, encourages mindfulness and can be used immediately for bumps, bruises, broken bones, cuts and more. Contact Barbara for information on upcoming trainings.

HEALTHFOOD STORES DESERT WELLNESS NUTRITION 125 W Calle De Las Tiendas, 103A, Green Valley, 85614 520-625-3665 • DesertWN.com

Desert Wellness is a local health food store dedicated to helping the community access high quality health/nutrition products. The store’s owner, Christina Roberts, is a nutritionist and certified holistic health coach, qualified to guide customers to healthier lifestyles.

HEALTH SCREENING PROACTIVE HEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC Lynda Witt ACCT Certified Thermographer 520-235-7036 ProactiveHealthSolutions.org

Screening thermography has the opportunity to detect changes at any stage in the development of breast cancer, from the first year to when a tumor is dense enough to be seen with mammography. This early detection of change can lead to earlier diagnosis and better treatment options, as well as the opportunity for patients and their healthcare practitioners to intervene at an early stage with preventive treatment. See ad, page 3.

HEALTHY EATING CLAIRE’S CAFE & ART GALLERY 16140 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, 85739 520-825-2525 ClairesCafe.net

Claire’s Cafe & Art Gallery serves home-cooked breakfasts and lunches daily, 7am-3pm. Vegetarian, gluten-free and other dietary needs are easily accommodated. The gallery includes original artwork, jewelry, leather goods and greeting cards. See ad, page 19.

DOSA EXPRESS

Foothills Mall Food Court, Ste 135 7401 La Cholla Blvd, 85741 520-887-3990 An Indian restaurant featuring South Indian Cuisine. The Dosa is a crepe made from lentils and rice that is gluten free. Dosa can be filled with most anything and eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Vegan and dairy free menu items.

GOURMET GIRLS GLUTEN FREE BAKERY/BISTRO 5845 N Oracle Rd, 85704 520-408-9000 GourmetGirlsGlutenFree.com Tues-Sun 7am-3pm, Fri-Sat 5-8pm

Do you have celiac disease or suffer from gluten intolerance?

Visit Tucson’s only completely gluten-free bakery/bistro where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or freshly baked treats in a relaxed and friendly environment, without worrying about cross contamination. Now serving dinner on Friday and Saturday. See ad, page 11.

GOVINDA’S NATURAL FOODS BUFFET & ISKCON TEMPLE 711 E Blacklidge Dr, 85719 520-792-0630 GovindasOfTucson.com

Enjoy resort-like atmosphere of waterfalls, peacocks, fountains and gardens while relishing international vegetarian cuisine emphasizing healthy organic produce. Dinner under $10. Join us for weekly Sunday Festival at 5:30pm with musical meditation, spiritual discourse and dinner at 7pm.

LOVIN’ SPOONFULS

Vegetarian Restaurant 2990 N Campbell Ave, 85719 520-325-7766 LovinSpoonfuls.com Lovin’ Spoonfuls offers breakfast, lunch and dinner in a gracious atmosphere, perfect for dining with friends, family and business associates. Awards and accolades include Tucson Lifestyle magazine’s Best Vegetarian Restaurant, Tucson Weekly’s Best of Tucson and VegNews’ Best Vegetarian Restaurant.

HEATING & COOLING A.M. HEATING & COOLING 520-548-2650 AMHeatCool.com ROC#296152

Providing commercial and residential service for routine maintenance, repairs, inspections, and new installation of air conditioning systems and furnaces. Specializing in clean and proper installation of equipment, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality. Also offers Mini-splits. Family-owned and operated.

HOLISTIC HEALTH/ ALTERNATIVE HEALING AMY KALAMA HOCHREITER 520-272-4290 877-300-1279 AmyHochreiterCoaching.com

Awakening Heart energy, Amy Kalama’s gentle hands, ACT, and whole person health coaching facilitates your body, mind, heart and soul to restore health, wellness, reinvigorate your being and allow your transformation. Cleanse your cellular and energy bodies by Awakening your HeartLight.

COYOTE HEALING CENTER

David C. Rupley, Jr, MD(H) 700 N Country Club Rd, Ste 110, 85716 DCRupley@gmail.com CoyoteHealingCenter.com Coyote Healing Center is using a new instrument that generates pulsed electromagnetic fields. Tremendous results are reported, including relief from sciatic pain, improved energy, enhanced healing, increased range of motion and relief from depression.

Sessions can be scheduled with or without consultation. See ad, page 35.

JOURNEY TO WELLNESS Pam McMahon, Ph.D., CH.t Danielle McFarlin, CH.t (c) 520-730-0236 LifeHealer.org

Pam McMahon offers ear candling, infrared sauna detox, ionic detox footbath, reflexology, Reiki, hypnotherapy, herbal and nutritional counseling and creates wellness plans together with her clients. She is committed to helping clients achieve health, wellness and spiritual well-being. See ad, page 20.

HOME SERVICES PURMAID LLC 520-331-2629 PurMaid.com

PurMaid LLC entering their 10th year of providing professional green cleaning services to Arizona homes and businesses. See ad, page 32.

HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY NORTHSTAR HYPERBARICS

Dr. Carol Henrinks, MD 7598 N La Cholla Blvd, 85741 520-229-1238 • NorthStarHBOT.com Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) saturates the body with oxygen, reducing inflammation and enhancing recovery from central nervous system injury including: traumatic brain injury, post-concussion syndrome, stroke, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, birth injury, autism, spinal cord injury, near drowning, anoxic brain injury and other conditions. See ad, page 33.

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LIFE COACHING/ COUNSELORS

INTEGRATIVE HYPNOTHERAPY Jeri Mills, MD, CCH 3333 N Campbell Ave, Ste 12, 85719 520-395-0340

Integrative Hypnotherapy. Use this powerful tool to make lifestyle changes including: weight loss, smoking cessation, improving study habits and test taking skills, releasing fears and phobias, releasing the effects of trauma and more. First visit, 25% discount.

IRIDOLOGY DR. ANN ALENE

Iridology and Nutrition IIPA Certified 520-975-1133 HeavenlyHealings.net

VOCAL VELOCITY STUDIO

Stephanie Sikes, Founder, MA, MC, BCC Creative Life Communication Coaching 520-909-8989​ SGSikes@comcast.net Stephanie’s eclectic professional 20+-year career experience is working with couples, families,​addiction recovery and​women’s challenges. Her energy, creative spirit and non-judgmental approach fosters a trusting relationship and is the key to her clients’ ability to succeed. ​Y​oung adults and children​are ​ also ​an ​area of specialization. See ad, page 29.

MASSAGE

Dr. Ann was taught by Dr. Bernard Jensen, Father of American Iridology. A worldwide teacher of Iridology, she uses the latest in iris technology from Australia. Your eyes tell it all; they are the mirror of your soul. Call for personal consultation.

LEGAL SERVICES DECONCINI MCDONALD YETWIN & LACY, P.C.

2525 E Broadway Blvd, Ste 200, 85716 520-322-5000 DMYL.com DMYL has been providing quality legal services for individuals and businesses for 40+ years. This local, full-service law firm offers assistance with estate, retirement, and succession planning; real estate; business law, including emerging businesses/start-ups, contracts, taxation, intellectual property, and litigation. For a list of practice areas, see DMYL.com.

MARK R DAVENPORT, LMT 7301 E. 22nd St, 85710 520-975-3961 HeartNHandsMassage.com

Mark Davenport, LMT, Reiki Master. Physical pain/mental anguish produces stress in our bodies. Reducing stress helps to heal our minds, our bodies, and our spirits. Relieve pain, relax your mind with Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial massage combined with Reiki. See ad, page 26.

OTHON MOLINA PH.D. C LMT

Sports/Medical Massage and Kinesiology 916-598-5525 BackDoc.Molina@gmail.com Molina Massage.com Holistic Manual Therapist for over 45 years. Specializing in back and neck challenges.

If you’ve been in pain, he can help you get your life back.

Just moved to Tucson. Special introductory price: 50% off first session and 25% off second session. See ad, page 26.

DOUG RUPEL LMT

Hawaiian, Deep Muscle, Sports Massage 3233 N 1st Ave 520-406-8935 Doug graduated from Desert Institute in 1985, studied under Marie Hansen in the art of intensive deep work and studied Lomi Lomi with Abraham a kahuna from Hawaii. He is certified in Body Talk Access and provider of Body Walking. Choose Breathe Wellness Studios for relaxation and rejuvenation.

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METAPHYSICAL GIFTS & SUPPLIES ARIZONA LAPIDARY & GEM ROUGH 7320 E Broadway, 85710 520-399-6641 ArizonaLapidary.com

Tucson’s cleanest, friendliest Rock Shop is open to the public year round. Minerals, Crystals, Metaphysical Stones, Cabochons, Cutting, Polishing, Jewelry Design & Repair. We love sharing our rocks with you. Come in and see our brand new location! See ad, page 12.

MYSTIC MESSENGERS PSYCHIC FAIR

Patricia Kirkman 445 S Alvernon Way at Doubletree by Hilton 520-403-4270 Patricia.Kirkman@gmail.com MysticMessengers.com Mystic Messengers Psychic Fair is Tucson’s Premier Metaphysical Community of independent psychics, healers, artists and crafts people.

Everyone interested in metaphysical events is welcome, always with free admission. Event dates are listed online at MysticMessengers.com.

MUSIC VOCAL VELOCITY STUDIO

Stephanie Sikes, Founder, MA, MC, BCC 520-909-8989​ SGSikes@comcast.net With proper diaphragmatic vocal (breath) placement and simple ear training practice, a novice singer can become quite proficient. ​Lessons are 90 minutes of fun a​ nd​ amazing training, rhythm ​and​ song. ​W​ith ​ a solid foundation, you can choose to sing any genre of music​.​See ad, page 29.

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE DR. DEEANN SABER, NMD WellnessFIRST! 3861 N First Ave, 85719 520-209-1755 3861WellnessFirst.com

Dr. Saber is a primary care naturopathic physician who specializes in endocrinology and functional medicine. Using science-based information as well as your personal symptoms, we will together find the best way to optimal health. See ad, page 3.

NATUREMEDICA NATUROPATHIC CLINIC & DETOX SPA Judy Gianni, NMD Katie Rose, NMD Kam Tecaya, NMD 1 W. Wetmore Rd, #101, 85705 520-887-4287 • Naturemedica.net

Hormone balancing, bioidentical hormones, thyroid issues, gastrointestinal complaints, autoimmune disorders, skin conditions, allergies, pediatrics, weightloss, acupuncture, colon hydrotherapy, nutritional IVs, well-woman exams, quick care clinic.

WHOLISTIC FAMILY MEDICINE Dr. Lance Morris 1601 N Tucson Blvd, Ste 37, 85716 520-322-8122 WFMedicine@gmail.com ResonantSoundTherapy.com

PERSONAL GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT TAO TIME

Dale Bruder 520-331-1956 TaoTime@DaleBruder.com Three ways to access the I Ching the Tao Time Way; What time is it? 6 days, Three Currents 18 days and Twelve Branches 72 days. Each way accesses a new realization using the material of the life you are living. More at DaleBruder.com. See ad, page 42.

PET SERVICES HOLISTIC ANIMAL CARE

7334 E Broadway Blvd, 85710 520-886-1727 Dr. Morris treats all conditions, HolisticAnimalCareShoppes.com pediatric through geriatric, emphasizing ‘”nature cure” to heal mind, body and spirit.

Developer of Resonant Sound Therapy. See website for more information.

PAST LIFE REGRESSION JOURNEY TO WELLNESS Pam McMahon, Ph.D., CH.t Danielle McFarlin, CH.t (c) 520-730-0236 LifeHealer.org

Pam McMahon offers ear candling, infrared sauna detox, ionic detox footbath, reflexology, Reiki, hypnotherapy, herbal and nutritional counseling and creates wellness plans together with her clients. She is committed to helping clients achieve health, wellness and spiritual well-being. See ad, page 20.

The Shoppe features top quality natural products to ensure optimal health and happiness for your beloved pets. Locally and independently owned by world-renowned natural pet care pioneer, author of nine books and educator to veterinarians, Dr. Lisa S. Newman, Ph.D. See ad, page 25.

PRICKLY PEAR HOLISTIC VETERINARY CARE

Lauren Genow, DVM, CVA, CVSMT 520-979-7273 PricklyPearVet@gmail.com PricklyPearVet.com Prickly Pear Holistic Veterinary Care is a mobile, holistic veterinary practice that specializes in acupuncture, herbal medicine, chiropractic therapy and Reiki for all animals including dogs, cats and horses. See ad, page 10.

PHOTOGRAPHY ARTISTIC IMAGES STUDIO

2450 E. Speedway Blvd, Suite #7, 85719 520-977-6733 ArtisticImages347.com Facebook: Artistic Images Studio Eric Smith is a portrait photographer specializing in glamour, Quinceanera and tattoo photography. Eric Smith’s work has been published twice; the first was on the Cover of the National Tattoo Association Newsletter Volume 2009 – 2010 Issue1 and then also in Tattoos for Women Issue #107. See ad, page 14.

PLUMBING RES-COM PLUMBING CO.

3750 E. 22nd St, 85713 520-901-0053 Luigi@Res-ComPlumbing.com Res-ComPlumbing.com Trust all your plumbing needs (large or small) to “Luigi” at locally-owned and operated Res-Com Plumbing Co. Personalized service is reliable and professional. Luigi is a 30 year veteran in residential and commercial plumbing, including water softener and purification installation. Member, SW Gas Referral Program.

PATIENT ADVOCATES RN PATIENT ADVOCATES, PLLC Karen Mercereau, RN, iRNPA 3212 N Anderson Dr, 85716 520-743-7008 Info@PatientAdvocates.com PatientAdvocates.com

Facing acute illness or chronic conditions or a new diagnosis? Learn more about why this is happening and explore all your treatment options. We protect and guide you in your healthcare—asking those questions you don’t know how to ask.

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QIGONG MARK FRIGHETTI

ZY Qigong Teacher/Practitioner Desert Milagros, 3438 N Country Club 520-404-8745 QigongMark@yahoo.com ZyQigongAz.com Meetup.com/Tucson-ZY-Qigong-Meetup/ Zhong Yuan Qigong is a simple life science. Practice an ancient qigong system to quiet the mind and relax the body while developing your physical, emotional and spiritual being to a higher level. Private and group lessons.

REAL ESTATE KATHLEEN GEIS, REALTOR/STAGER 7330 N Oracle Rd, 85704 520-870-2108 KathleenGeisRealtor.com

New Age Realtor Offering Free Staging & Guidance

Kathleen Geis offers real estate services with a metaphysical twist. She combines practical real estate experience with Usui Reiki Training, Law of Attraction Kathleen Geis, techniques Realtor/Stager and 7330 N. Oracle Road; #280, Tucson knowledge of Feng Shui. Free 520-870-2108 light staging.

See ad, page 36.

KathleenGeisREALTOR.com

Blending Metaphysics with Real Estate to help you actualize your goals!

• FREE Light-Staging offered to sellers • FREE Redesign offered to buyers after moving into their new home!

MELISSA DAWN RICH

They just learned how to put pep in their mojos by reading Natural Awakenings.

Realtor Tierra Antigua Realty 7330 N Oracle Rd, Ste #280, 85704 520-406-0689 Info@ARichExperience.com ARichExperienceRealty.com From helping you find your dream home and negotiating the best deal, to providing innovative marketing solutions to help you sell your home, I will be here as your Real Estate Professional and Consultant to help you every step of the way!

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SALON/SPA SERVICES ALTERNATIVES IN HEALTH CARE Debbie Shaw, Owner 520-275-4510 DetoxTherapySpa.com

Where all-natural health care meets all-natural beauty solutions. Specializing in all-natural weight loss, anti-aging treatments, skin care and pain management.

Unique equipment and treatments set us apart from everyone else. Look younger and be healthier naturally. See ad, page 24.

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SCHOOLS/TRAINING ASIS MASSAGE EDUCATION

4 Campuses: Clarkdale, Prescott, Flagstaff, Tucson 866-334-3348 ASISMassage.com ASIS Massage School offers full and part time massage therapy training programs, continuing education workshops for body-workers, and a student clinic for the community. See ad, page 44.

SEXUALITY JOURNEY TO WELLNESS Pam McMahon, Ph.D., CH.t Danielle McFarlin, CH.t (c) 520-730-0236 LifeHealer.org

Have you lost your spark?

Dr. Pam can help you have confidence in your performance, overcome feelings of inadequacy, restore joy and boost your sex appeal. See ad, page 20.

SOUTHWEST TANTRA

Daka Ray Certified Tantra Yoga Educator / Healer 520-975-3961 SouthwestTantra.com Do you want to be truly happy in this life? Then learn to embrace your whole self.

Relationship Empowerment, Self Empowerment, Self Love, Sexual Healing. Remove the blocks from living an ecstatic life fully expressed, mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually, sexually. See ad, page 26.

SKIN CARE GIGI70 NATURAL SKIN CARE

Gina “Gigi” Gianforti, Owner 300 E University Blvd, Ste 144, 85705 520-390-0081 • Facebook.com/Gigi70nsc Gigi70.SkincareTherapy.net Gigi is excited in helping you to feel as beautiful on the outside as you are on the inside! Specializing in Dermaplaning, also provides facials, waxing, manicures, pedicures & public workshops.

Grand Opening Specials applicable.

PLEXY LABORATORIES, LLC Acne treatment Jordan Austin 520-221-1856 PlexyLabs.com

Plexy Laboratories LLC. provides an all-natural acne treatment that is unique to the market. By using Beta-Sitosterol in our topical acne lotion we can help balance and ultimately regulate your skin’s sebum production. Our ingredients are all-natural and organic based. See ad, page 12.

SOCIAL MEDIA SAVVY SOCIAL MEDIA

Michelle Arbore MArbore@SavvySocialMedia.net SavvySocialMedia.net Michelle will help plan and manage your social media giving you more time to focus on other aspects of your business and to spend with the people you love.

She will take you through each step with ease and simplification to help you understand social media. See ad, page 15.

REFRESHED FACES

Vien Belcher Sawhney, RN, FNP-C 520-888-1183 ILoveRefreshedFaces.com Refreshed Faces is results driven using various methods to combat the signs of aging to create a younger, refreshed, and beautiful look. Acute treatment, maintenance, and prevention are key. Call today for home visits and skincare parties.

TULA WELLNESS

Dr. Arianna Scholes-Douglas, Barbara Cooper ARNP, CNM 2404 East River Rd, Suite 251, 85718 520-577-1129 • Info@TulaWellnessMD.com TulaWellnessMD.com Tula means Balance.

Integrative Gynecology, well- woman exams, help with perimenopausal and menopausal concerns, PMS and hormone balancing. health and nutrition coaching.

Digestive issues and medical weight loss. Complete medspa services including botox and fillers, aesthetics. CoolSculpting, ThermiVa vaginal rejuvenation. See ad, page 34.

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SOLAR ANN GOLSETH

Senior Field Energy Consultant 520-390-1901 Mgolseth@SolarCity.com At SolarCity, we believe in a better way to power homes at a lower cost while contributing to a cleaner planet. Work with a local Tucson energy consultant and know that you are supporting Tucson jobs when you switch to cleaner cheaper solar power. To see if you qualify for free solar installation, call Ann directly at 520-390-1901.

SOUND THERAPY REPLEVYN

Danielle Dvorak 847-323-9188 Danielle@Replevyn.com Replevyn.com Antique Tibetan Singing Bowls, Gantas (Bells), Tingshas, and more are utilized by Danielle in the Tibetan Sacred Sound modality. She is certified through TibetanBowlSchool.com and combines other modalities, as is appropriate for each individual. Relax, release stress, improve health, and realize your own gifts! See ad, page 33.

WHOLISTIC FAMILY MEDICINE Dr. Lance Morris 1601 N Tucson Blvd, Ste 37, 85716 520-322-8122 WFMedicine@gmail.com ResonantSoundTherapy.com

Dr. Morris treats all conditions, pediatric through geriatric, emphasizing ‘”nature cure” to heal mind, body and spirit.

Developer of Resonant Sound Therapy. See website for more information.

SPIRITUAL TEACHINGS CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING - TUCSON

Rev. Donald Graves Sunday Service: 3231 N Craycroft Rd, 85712 520-319-1042 • TucsonCSL.org Through partnering with possibility, expanding in consciousness, compassion and connection, and by offering spiritual tools that change lives, the Center for Spiritual Living Tucson provides an environment for spiritual deepening through classes in spiritual practice, community building activities and meaningful sharing. “It’s like coming home, in a good way.” Sunday Celebration Service 10:30am, 10am meditation. See ad, page 13.

COMMUNITY OF LIGHT

Meeting at the Unscrewed Theater 3244 E Speedway, 85716 CommunityOfLightTucson.com Metaphysical and spiritual gathering of Lightworkers for healing, enlightenment, and growth. Friday Healing Circle at noon; Sunday Service at 11am.

THE TEMPLE OF THE PRESENCE 11902 E Irvington Rd

520-751-2039, x100 TempleOfThePresence.org Saint Germain and the Ascended Masters stand ready to assist you. In their Radiance, you will learn how to release the Light from your Individualized I AM Presence.

Find Divine solutions to every challenge. Free broadcasts 24 hours a day.

THE TEMPLE OF UNIVERSALITY Rev. Betty Tatalajski New Masonic Temple, 3590 N Country Club Rd, 85716 520-884-5340 TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com TheTempleOfUniversality.org

Worship, healing, prophesy.

Celebrating the unity of God and man. 11am Sunday service. Free metaphysical development classes in areas of White Eagle World Healing Meditation, Alice Bailey books, Spiritual/Metaphysical Law and Kaballah.

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SPIRITUAL TEACHINGS TUCSON IANDS EXPERIENCE Sharing (TIES) Chuck Swedrock 520-395-2365 TucsonIANDS.org

Information on and sharing of NDEs and other transformative experiences. Open to public; everyone has experiences worth sharing. Guest speaker series on 2nd Thursday (Oct – May); small groups on 3rd Thursday each month, 6:30pm at Unity Church of Tucson.

See ad, page 9.

UNITED FELLOWSHIP CHAPEL Rev. Dorothea Nobile 4718 E. Hawthorne St, 85711 520-327-0142 United-Fellowship-Chapel.com.

Sunday Service at 2 p.m.

Open Monday, WednesdaySunday, closed Tuesday.

Igniting knowledge within to know yourself, heal and change your life. Weekly classes in Metaphysical Principles, Self-Realization/Psychic Development, Friday Meditation & Messages and a Seminary leading to Ordination. See ad, page 31.

UNITY CHURCH OF TUCSON

Rev. Larry and Mary Ellen Swartz 3617 N Camino Blanco, 85718 520-577-3300 • UnityTucson.com Ministry of love, inspiration, learning, wholeness and joy empowering all people to embrace their divine nature. Daycare ages 1-5. Beautiful, low-cost weddings. Largest metaphysical bookstore in the Tucson valley. See ad, page 22.

Never above you.

Never below you.

Always beside you. ~Walter Winchell

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UNITY SPIRITUAL CENTER OF PEACE 1551 S Eastside Loop, #121, 85710 520-546-3696 • Info@UnityPeaceAZ.com UnityPeaceAZ.com

Explore your spirituality in a warm and loving community of caring friends. Learn practical tools that really work to improve your life and the world around you.

Sunday service, 10:30am. Prayer services Sunday at 8:50am and Wednesdays at 9:45am. See ad, page 16.

SUPPLEMENTS FRESH VITAMINS

800-216-1412 Info@FreshStores.com FreshVites.com Fresh Vitamins offers a complete selection of vitamins, supplements, herbs, sports nutrition, and body care from the highest quality brands. For over 30 years, Fresh Vitamins has been your local source for quality natural products at the best prices. See ad, page 6.

SUSTAINABLE SHOPPING GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA

1940 E Silverlake, Ste 405, 85713 520-623-5174 • GoodwillSouthernAZ.org Selling and recycling gently-used goods enabled us to keep over 25 million pounds out of the landfill last year while fueling our operation of five youth programs, five adult programs, and over 500 full-time jobs. See ad, page 24.

T’AI CHI HEATHER CHALON, MPH

Senior Trainer, T’ai Chi, Qigong, Tao Yoga 520-780-6751 Heather@HeatherChalon.com HeatherChalon.com More than 25 years of experience. Practical solutions for relaxation, rejuvenation, harmony, balance. Inspiring healthy community by empowering people to improve wellness. Collaborative programs to serve your group’s needs. Skills workshops, instructor training, professional CEs, classes at various locations, private lessons.

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WELLNESS CENTER FOREVER ABLE WELLNESS

Amey Aubry, L.Ac., Ph.D. 205 W Giaconda Way, #135 520-219-2400 • Amey@Forever-Able.com Forever Able Wellness is an alternative wellness center with acupuncture and massage services, and classes in yoga and qigong. We are committed to providing the highest quality care, empowering patients to take an active role in their wellness.

NATURAL HEALING CARE CENTER 2272 E Speedway Blvd, 85719 520-323-0069 Info@NaturalHealingCareCenter.com NaturalHealingCareCenter.com

Tucson’s local wellness clinic. Our team of naturopathic doctors and therapists are dedicated to natural healing and individualized healthcare.

We specialize in: naturopathic medicine (including pediatrics), acupuncture, massage therapy, hypnotherapy, herbs and nutrition, kinesio tape application, constitutional hydrotherapy, AZ Medical Marijuana card program.

WOMEN’S HEALTH TULA WELLNESS

Dr. Arianna Scholes-Douglas, Barbara Cooper ARNP, CNM 2404 East River Rd, Suite 251, 85718 520-577-1129 • Info@TulaWellnessMD.com TulaWellnessMD.com

Tula means Balance.

Integrative Gynecology, well- woman exams, help with perimenopausal and menopausal concerns, PMS and hormone balancing. health and nutrition coaching.

Digestive issues and medical weight loss. Complete medspa services including botox and fillers, aesthetics. CoolSculpting, ThermiVa vaginal rejuvenation. See ad, page 34.

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Stephanie Parker and Eve Hady 3496 N Paseo de San Agustin, 85712 520-955-2468 or 520-444-9189 TheAccurateWordsmith.com Eve Hady and Stephanie Parker are The Accurate Wordsmith. We empower your success by providing confidentiality, accuracy, excellent customer service and fair pricing in audio transcription, proofreading, and editing, including Doctoral dissertations and Master’s theses. Your success is our success.

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He’s my dentist… need I say more?

Andrew Weil, MD

Healthy Smiles, Healthy Lives Experience extraordinary Bodywork on Dr. Swidler’s patented “Percussion Table”

An Integrative, Caring and Biologic Dental Approach to Wellness • Conscientious General, Biologic, and Cosmetic Dentistry • Mercury-free dentistry with safe protocols to remove silver/mercury fillings • Natural Treatment to avoid root canals (exclusive to our office) • TMJ Body/Jaw Alignment Program – To determine the optimal bite position for balanced posture and function (exclusive to our office) • Biocompatible materials and testing and NO fluoride used • New, noninvasive laser periodontal/gum treatment

A warm welcome awaits at Medicine Wheel Dental & Wellness. Our team of professionals will guide you in choosing from an array of alternative/integrative treatments along with traditional dental approaches. With an emphasis on the connection between oral health and overall wellness, Medicine Wheel strives to help you achieve the highest level of health and well being. Call today for a comprehensive exam/consultation.

Dr. Ken Glass & Dr. Steve Swidler

Medicine Wheel Dental & Wellness Center Holistic Dentistry • High Level Wellness • Education

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Tucson

520 743-7101

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4650 W JOJObA DrivE, TucsOn, AZ 85745 • www.MedicineWheelWellness.com • sincE 1976