Announcements.... Special Events … Harmonic Convergence Just for Fun Workshops … Heart to Heart Empowerment Self-development Workshops … De-stress to Manifest Retreat Healing Seminars & Workshops … Careers in Health … Pain Relief Specialist On-going Events … Meditation & Spiritual Development Classes For Practitioners … Lecture Space Healthy Lifestyle Tips .... Junk food and Pregnancy Inspiration..... The Oh, F@#$! to OK Process
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ANNOUNCEMENTS!
Share your Fruit Bounty! The Garden of Eating is a volunteer organization that delivers fresh local fruit and veggies to social agencies such as the food banks. Normally these agencies receive only canned and processed goods so that people who need wholesome fresh produce still do not have access. Have you got a fruit tree or vegetable patch in your back yard that bears too much produce for you alone? Volunteers from the Garden of Eating will come to your home and harvest all the excess fruit you don’t need and take it to these social agencies. Garden of Eating also needs volunteers to pick fruit. Or, they can help you start a ‘share program’ in your own neighbourhood. Email eatingniagara@gmail.com or for more info visit www.thegardenofeating-niagara.com
HST CLARIFICATION HST will now apply to estheticians, fitness, and holistic professional services such as therapeutic massage. These services were previously PST exempt. This will add 8% to the cost of these services from professionals who are tax registered. Many professionals who only offer services part time are not tax registered. Chiropractors and physiotherapists are exempt from HST. HST will also now apply to nutritional supplements. It appears at present, the tax status of the Healthy Lifestyle Directory will not change
Puppies for sale! Purebred Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie) Puppies - will be CKC reg'd and microchipped, dewormed, first shot and vet-checked (they are too young right now). Championship bloodlines. Lineage will be provided. An application will need to be filled out, please contact Debbie Boehlen at debb@bell.net to receive the form. Three colours available, two Tri-Colour, two Bi-Blacks and two Mahogany Sables. There are 4 females and 2 males. A deposit will be required to hold your puppy. They were born May 7th and will be ready to go July 9th.
AUTO FOR SALE! 1998 Plymouth Neon. Safety and E-tested. 142,000km. Asking $1500.00. Please contact Debbie Boehlen at 905.714.0298
SPECIAL EVENTS
If you think you are too small to be effective, you have never been in bed with a mosquito. ~ Betty Reese
Sat June 26, Sat July 24, 2010 FREE Community Clinic in Ft Erie offering Acupuncture ARE YOU: Unemployed or on low income, on benefits, a member of a community group? If you answered ‘yes’ to one of the above, you qualify for monthly acupuncture treatment at the community clinic in Fort Erie. Contact the representative of your community group or call/email us directly to find out more. Donations to Ongiara College of up to $15 welcome. No-one will ever be refused treatment for lack of funds. CONTACT Julie Lawson: 905 894 1323 or jl@tendingshen.com
August 14-19, 2010 24th Annual World Congress on Illumination. Crystal Gateway Marriott Arlington, Virginia. Anniversary of the first Harmonic Convergence which took place August 15-18, 1987. Lightworkers from around the world will gather to form a mighty transformer of Light energy to raise the vibration and consciousness of Humanity. Those of us who have the heart call to participate need to listen to our inner guidance and respond accordingly. If you have the heart call to travel to Arlington, Virginia to serve Humanity and all Life in this way, ask for assistance. The floodgates of Heaven will open to pave the way for you to attend this activity of Light. Be open, be receptive, and Trust. However, if you do not have the heart call to be physically present in Washington, D. C., there will be other ways you can participate. Some may be inspired to travel to various sacred sites to anchor these patterns into Mother Earth's Crystal Grid System. Others will gather with groups in their own locations to weave their Light into this unified activity of Light. And still others will join in consciousness from the solitude of their own sanctuaries. All of these ways of participating are vital to the success of this Divine Mission. Listen to your heart and respond according to YOUR particular facet of this Divine Plan.
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JUST FOR FUN WORKSHOPS
June 26 CHEESE MAKING WORKSHOP 1-night workshops designed to show the basic principles of cheese making. You will learn how to make a Camembert style cheese and a Roquefort style cheese using your own kitchen facilities and equipment. You will participate in the production of these cheeses and take home a sample of each to finish and age at your own home. Included in the workshop is a folder with instructional information, equipment list, cheese journal and recipes. Cost: $130 For more information contact Doreen Sullivan 905-354-8873 sullivan@vaxxine.com www.makingcheeseathome.ca
Mondays and Thursdays beginning July 5th at 6 am. or Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning July 6th at 6:30pm. HEART TO HEART WITH EVERY STEP – Women’s Walking Empowerment Program. St. Catharines. Come out and join women for exercise, social, fun and great conversation. In four weeks you will feel “lighter” in both body and mind. All you need to bring is a positive attitude, a smile and a good pair of walking shoes! Sessions are offered either mornings or evenings 2x/week for 4 weeks. The cost is $100. For registration call or email Myra McKay at 905-401-2030 or 905-937-9449, mcool_lick@sympatico.ca
SELF-DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
"Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass....it's about learning how to dance in the rain."
Saturday June 26th 10am-4pm DeStress to MANIFEST Workshop Bridges Heat Center Eastern Hills Mall Transit Rd Buffalo NY. Even the Strongest of People Need to DeSTRESS in order to MANIFEST. In fact those of us who help others often have less time to devote to ourselves. The more successful our business becomes and the more people we serve the more stress & emotional clutter we pick up from the environment or generate with our own thoughts. It be comes harder to connect with our soul's truest desires. This is especially true for mothers who are trying to do it all and not lose themselves OR their sense of humor. A Fun, Interactive, Insightful Day of Self Expression that proves time and again, Adults love to play & color too! $80.00 Advanced Registration OR at door $100.00. Send Paypal Payment to artheart@empowermentstartshere.com Contact Carolyn Shannon at same email or 905-371-3818 or register online http://www.ventingcreatively.com/VCregister.html . Be sure to specify it is for the Buffalo workshop
HEALTH SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS
PRACTITIONER CAREERS
JUNE 18-20 Reiki Master certification St Catharines ON offered by Reiki Master Gail (Armitage) Ingwall. This class is open to Level Two Practitioners. A consultation before acceptance into class will be required. Cost: $350 Contact Rev. Gail Ingwall to register 905-684-7638. or email revgail@sympatico.ca.
June 21-22 Rejuvenating Face Massage course Ottawa ON 2 day hands on course. Certificate of attendance awarded. Fee/Cost: $420.00 (incl GST) Contact to register: Debbie Boehlen 905.714.0298 debb@bellnet.net www.indianheadmassagecanada.com June 28-29 Regina SASK July 8-9 Welland ON
June 25th, 26th, & 27th 2010 Quantum Matrix Therapy™ QMTS™ Pain and Stress Relief Specialist 1410 Niagara Stone Road, Virgil On Open your own Pain Clinic with approved Medical Equipment and training! 3-day accelerated learning course with one of the single most effective devices to “jumpstart” the healing response of the body. Cost $5,000 plus taxes. includes SCENAR device and Blanket This course is certified by the International Integrated Medicine Association. Call Dr Nance MacLeod Ancient Journeys School of New Medicine 905-468-9041.
July 3-4 Indian Head Massage course, Welland ON This two-day hands on course will teach you how to perform a fabulous half-hour Indian Head Massage treatment. Certification available. No prior massage experience needed. Course is available across Canada $400.00 + GST contact Debbie Boehlen at 905.714.0298 debb@bell.net www.indianheadmassagecanada.com June 5-6 Bayfield ON June 19-20 Ottawa ON June 26-27 Regina SASK July 5-6 Simcoe ON July 10-11 Hamilton ON July 17-18 Montreal QUE Sept 11-12 Barrie ON
ONGOING EVENTS
Every Wed 7-9pm Beginner Meditation and Spiritual Development Classes 463 Geneva Street (lower level of Dr. Ley Chiropractic office) Each class will cover topics such as mediumship, spirit energy healing and meditation. Each class will end in a group meditation. These classes have proven beneficial for anyone dealing with depression, anxiety, stress or grief. More information about the class can be found at www.healingfromspirit.com Fee/Cost: $20.00 pay as you go or $140.00 for a block of 8 classes paid in advance. Register at anita@healingfromspirit.com or 905-228-2000
2nd & 4th Thursday of the month 6pm FREE LAUGHTER YOGA at "Peer Support Niagara" 140 Welland Ave. St.Catharines. Laughter yoga is a great way to destress, relax, and it also helps with depression and anxiety. It's a way of sharing laughter to promote Healthy and Joyful Living laughyoga@bell.net
Every other FRIDAY 7PM FREE DRUMMING CIRCLE Transitions Studio 244 Grantham Ave St Catharines Upper led by Mark Chindemi . Bring your own drums. Drums also provided. Come out for the fun! For dates and info visit www.transitionstudio.ca 905-937-1623
Last Friday of every month Holistic Cooking and Eating Workshops with Lily Harb The Healing Vine Clinic 226 Queenston Street 90 minute workshop Fee/Cost: $30 To reserve call Lily Harb @ 905-988-9355 www.thehealingvineclinic.com
Every SUNDAY 6-8:30PM FREE Vipassana Meditation Group Unitarian Church 223 Church St St Catharines KUNLI SHIH, Bhikkhuni, a Western Buddhist nun from Canada, offers guidance in practical meditational exercises leading to insight. ... Free parking Freewill donation Contact Hilde Wheeler 905-685-4936 or ah_wheeler@yahoo.ca www.nunwithoutborders.com/index.htm
FREE THERAPEUTIC TOUCH SESSIONS offered by student practitioners under the supervision of a qualified instructor. For information call Margaret Deane RPN 905-646-4948 margaret@tudorcreek.com 1st & 3rd TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH 7PM Woodlands St Catharines 2nd WEDNESDAY EACH MONTH Rapelje Lodge St Catharines 1st & 3rd THURSDAY EACH MONTH 7:30PM Linhaven Home for the Aged St Catharines ------------------- TOPS WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUPS Monday ~ 6:00/7:00 PM Brethren In Christ Church 50 Lincoln St W Lower Level Welland Monday ~ 6:30/6:50 PM St George's Catholic Church hall 56 Ridgeway Rd Crystal Beach Monday ~ 6:00/6:30 PM RC Legion Hall 172 St Catharine St Upper Level Hall Smithville Tuesday ~ 9:15/10:30 AM Ridgeway Community Church ~ Downstairs 209 Ridge Rd. N. Ridgeway Tuesday ~ 5:15/6:15 PM Silver Spire United Church Main Hall 366 St Paul St St Cath Tuesday ~ 5:30/7:00 PM Senior Citizen Centre 18 Livingston Ave Meeting Room Grimsby Tuesday ~ 6:30/7:30 PM Faith Lutheran Church 31 Agar St Lower Level St Catharines Wednesday ~ 8:00/9:30 AM Lutheran Church 31 Agar St Lower Level Hall St Catharines Wednesday ~ 9:10/9:45 AM Harbour Fellowship Church 51 S Service Rd St Catharines Wednesday ~ 5:30/6:30 PM Knights Of Columbus Hall 66 Empire St Lower Level Welland Wednesday ~ 5:45/7:00 PM St Andrew's Presbyterian Church Gym 24 Clairmont St Thorold Wednesday, 6:30/ 7:00 PM Free Methodist Church 4397 Dorchester Rd Lower Level Niagara Falls Wednesday ~ 6:30/7:00 PM W. St Andrew's Presbyterian Church 42 Pelham Rd Lower Level St Catharines Wednesday ~ 7:00/7:30 PM Lutheran Church Of The Good Shepard 3900 Dorchester Rd Niagara Falls Thursday ~ 8:30/9:45 AM Our Saviour Lutheran Church 7081 Mc Leod Rd Lower Level Niagara Falls Thursday ~ 8:30/9:30 AM Rosedale Baptist Church 11 Rosedale Ave Welland Thursday ~ 6:15/7:15 PM Faith Lutheran Church 31 Agar St Lower Level St Catharines
MEETING OR LECTURE SPACE AVAILABLE in St Catharines Suitable for workshops, yoga, health practitioners Call Carlo Turavani at Transitions Studio 244 Grantham Ave 905-937-1623
MEETING OR LECTURE SPACE AVAILABLE IN NIAGARA FALLS 4755 1st Ave at Morrison St Niagara Falls Convenient central location near Victoria Ave & Rainbow Bridge. Currently used part-time for yoga classes. Available weekends and some evenings. Large free parking lot across the street. Call Elizabeth Telega 905-374-1818 ------------------ LECTURE & PRACTITIONER SPACE AVAILABLE IN BUFFALO NY Bridges Heart Center Eastern Hills Mall 4545 Transit Road, Williamsville,NY 14221. Handicap accessible. Accommodates up to 50 people in the main room. Lecture hall weekday & weekend daytime rate 8AM-5PM $10 per hour. Evenings $50 6PM to 9PM is $50 flat rate. Classes are promoted through Light Bridges Magazine, in-store promo's, via email and on the website. Call 716-650-8084 For more info visit www.bridgeswellness.com -------------------- HOLISTIC ALLIANCE OF WESTERN NEW YORK Dynamic association of mind/body/spirit practitioners with over 300 members, monthly meetings, guest speakers, events. Membership is FREE. Meetings are held at St Joseph’s Hospital Harlem Rd Cheektowaga NY For info visit www.westernnewyorkhealers.com/holisticalliance.html ----------------- 1ST WEDNESDAY EACH MONTH 11:30AM-1PM PEOPLE IN CONNECTION NIAGARA FALLS NETWORKING MEETING Mide Restaurant 4337 Queen St across from city hall Niagara Falls Meetings $10 including meal & business networking opportunities. Guests welcome $15. Membership $75 To learn more visit www.peopleinconnection.com 2ND WEDNESDAY EACH MONTH 11:30-1PM PEOPLE IN CONNECTION ST CATHARINES NETWORKING MEETING Joe Feta’s Greek Village, St Catharines Meetings $10 Guests welcome $15.
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Hooked on Junk: Eating During Pregnancy By Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., CNS
What a woman eats while she's pregnant sets the stage for her children's health habits. When researchers at the Royal Veterinary College in the U.K. fed pregnant rats the equivalent of rat junk food, their babies were born craving the bad stuff. They ate twice as many calories as baby rats whose mothers weren't fed the junk food. (Researchers used rats in these studies because their reproductive systems are similar to those of humans.) Moral of the story: When you're pregnant, you really are eating for two. If it's something you wouldn't feed to your baby, don't eat too much of it. What you eat - and don't eat - could make all the difference in your child's long-term health.
Dr. Jonny Bowden is a nationally known expert on weight loss, nutrition, and health. He is the author of ‘The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth’
"The best way to create peace in the world is to create peace inside ourselves." Michael Moon
The Oh, F@#$! to OK Process by Mark Goulston
Something adverse and upsetting happens to you. Here's how it goes (starting with the lowest kind of response): You react, saying, "Oh, F#@&! This is awful. I'm doomed! I can't handle this!"
But, if you recognize this reactive stage for what it is, it will be easier to rein in your emotions, and shift to a higher stage. Naming your emotion - "fear," for example - will help you step back from it a bit.
As you cool down and get distance on the situation you release. "Oh, Gawd!" you might say. "This is a huge mess. I'm stuck with cleaning it up. This always happens to me!" In this stage, you release; you let go of some of your anger. You're still upset, but less fearful of the outcomes.
With some deep breaths and a little more distance, you can re-center. "Oh, Jeez! I can fix this, but it's not gonna be fun." You begin to get control of yourself, your thinking and your actions.
Next, you refocus. "Oh Well! I'm not gonna let his ruin my day/career/life/relationship.... This is what I can do right now to make it better.
Can you feel the drop in intensity? In this stage, you're accepting the reality as it is, and considering what you can do to deal with it.
Finally, you reengage. "OK! This happened. So be it. What now? What do I want? What are my best next steps?" You relax, calm yourself and fully accept the situation. Then you envision what results you want to create, re-assess your current reality and take action that honours reality and moves you toward the results you want.
A key to this process is becoming conscious of each of these stages. When you can mentally identify each stage as it happens, it is easier to see it in the larger context, and then manage your emotional response by shifting to another stage. You can upshift from lower-level angry reactions to higher stages, changing your emotions as you progress. With practice, you can shift from a "panic" state into a "creating" state much quicker than you might have thought possible.
Practice, Practice, Practice! Practice may not make you perfect, but it'll make you better. And the road to great always runs through better. So take time to practice this approach.
Although, at first, it will be difficult to practice in the moment, you can, instead, review your game films. You can think back to a time where you reacted badly to something, or someone and then imagine working your way from the "Oh, F@#$" stage to the "Oh, Gawd!" "Oh, Jeez!" "Oh, well" and "OK" stages. Doing this with a number of previously difficult situations will help prepare you to act more appropriately should a similar event occur in the future.
So, if you want to be more creative than reactive, try this yourself. Practice, practice, practice! And watch your emotional mastery grow.
For more info on Mark Goulston's books, go to: http://markgoulston.com/books
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