LIFE @ NLC: LOVING, LEARNING, WORSHIPING, SERVING Vision for Healthy Living: The Practical/Possible Exercise Series
Wednesdays, Jan 18, 25 & Feb 1 12:30-1:30 pm | Multi-Purpose Rm How would you like to learn some simple, effective exercises to add to your daily routine in 2017? Join the Vision for Healthy Living series of exercise events that don’t require a full gym or the flexibility of a gymnast. Each week’s class will be on a different topic but they will all focus on teaching easy access exercises that make a real difference every day. Classes are open to all ages and all exercises will be offered with modifications to accommodate the needs of participants. $5/class. Jan 18: Practical/Possible Strength and Balance Jan 25: Practical/Possible Yoga Feb 1: Practical/Possible Self Massage Read more at normluth.org/events. Questions? Contact Zach Greimann at zach@normandalecenter.org or 952.977.9374.
NEW! ParentRest Book Study: Blessing of a Skinned Knee
Sundays | 9:15-10:15 am | Room 213 Calling all parents! We are excited to announce a new book study at ParentRest! Beginning in mid-January, we will be reading and discussing The Blessing of a Skinned Knee by Wendy Mogel. This study is designed to be easy to participate in. Each week we'll discuss one chapter. Can't come every week, no problem. Come when you can and join in the conversation. And in addition to great discussion and friendly people, there's good coffee too. January 22: Chapter 1 Discussion See normluth.org/parentrest for full schedule.
Wednesday Women's Bible Study: Book of Mark
Wednesdays, Jan 25 - May 10 9:30-11:30 am | Room 209 Wednesday Women’s Bible Study (“WWBS”) invites you to join us as we begin studying the humanity and servanthood of Jesus in the Book of Mark. Our forum begins with Pastor Meta Herrick Carlson’s knowledgeable, thought provoking, large group presentation of the specific chapters we have studied. We end our time together in small group discussion. You will be amazed to discover how wide and long and high and deep Christ’s love is, which leads all of us into a deeper faith. Come, hear, learn, and have fun, with amazing women! Bring your Bible! Study Guides and Commentaries available. Questions? Contact Maggie Valenta at 952-484-9830, maggiemoen@aol.com Learn more at normluth.org/for-women.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Education Session: Research and Resource
Saturday, February 11 | 9:00-10:30 am Room 209 This talk, given by the Alzheimer’s Association MN/ND chapter through the Normandale Center for Healing & Wholeness, will provide an update from the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference as well as information on resources new and old that are available for caregivers and those living with dementia.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
Saturday, Feb 11 | 10:30 am - 12:00 noon Wednesday, Feb 15 | 6:00-7:30 pm Room 205-206 The Normandale Center for Healing & Wholeness, along with the Alzheimer’s Association MN/ND chapter, are proud to sponsor monthly support groups for
people who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. Normandale Center staff and trained Memory Companion volunteers will be available to spend time with care receivers with Alzheimer’s disease while caregivers attend the support group. Contact Mary Cordell at mary@normandalecenter.org or 952.977.9363 for more information.
Vision for Healthy Living: Hope for Recovery Saturday, February 11 9:00 am - 3:00 pm The final piece in the series of “Talking About Mental Health” events, Hope for Recovery is a one-day educational workshop that provides families and individuals with information, hope and practical strategies for dealing with the complexities of mental illness. Participants will learn about mental illnesses, treatments, coping strategies, the mental health system and local resources. Contact Zach Greimann at 952.977.9374 or at zach@normandalecenter.org for more information.
Women's Retreat @ NLC: Remember Your Name
Friday, Feb 24 | 6:00-9:00 pm Saturday, Feb 25 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Mark your calendars to share time with NLC ladies and friends as Pastor Meta Herrick Carlson leads us in exploring and remembering our name. $40/person includes Friday evening meal, Saturday breakfast and lunch. See page 16 for more details.
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