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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12

American Cancer Society 2020 Virtual Discov-

ery Ball – Join the American Cancer Society for a virtual Night of Discovery. Pre-show at 6:30pm, main event at 7pm, followed by an incredible after party. Features live entertainment, silent auction and amazing stories of survivorship. Free and open to the public. VIP experiences for sponsors and donors. Register at NightOfDiscoveryDetroit.org. Jennifer. Pauwels@Cancer.org. 248-663-3448.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19

Covenant House Michigan’s Virtual Sleep

Out – 8pm. Communities across North America will “Sleep Out” in solidarity with the 4.2 million young people facing homelessness each year. A night of conversation, contemplation, education and story sharing. Funds raised support our work in Detroit and Grand Rapids. Sign up for Webex link at CovenantHouseMI.org/Get-Involved/Sleep-Out/ 313-463-2000.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29

S.H.E. (She Has Everything) Womxn’s Virtual

Event – 6-9pm. Join us for an evening of collective healing, yoga, meditation and journaling. Discussion of acceptance, self-care and habits we need to stay motivated and focused on personal goals. S.H.E. welcomes all humxns and those who identify as womxn. Tickets on sale Nov 2nd, $10. To register: GoodVibzYoga.com.

ongoing events

daily

Virtual Yoga – 9am. Virtual and in-studio yoga sessions at pop up locations. Our wellness professionals will assist you on your journey. Info on classes and workshops at GoodVibzYoga.com.

sunday

Livestreamed Sunday Service – 9:55am. Unity of Livonia, 28660 Five Mile Rd, Livonia. UnityOf Livonia.org. ECK Light and Sound Service –10-11am. 2nd Sun. Dominican Center at Marywood, Lower Level, 2025 E Fulton St, Rm 4, Grand Rapids. 248-546-9224. Eck-Mi.org. Dance Meditation Technique – 10am-12pm. This 90-min, un-choreographed, whole-being workout is a drug-free, scientific technique and art for transforming tension into creativity. $10. Detroit Kung Fu Academy, 1353 Division, Ste 3E, Detroit. 248-910-3351. DanceMT.com. Slow-Flow Yoga – 11:30am. All-level practice offering an enjoyable balance between movement and stillness that encourages deeper feelings of calm, stress release and relaxation. A blend of guided flowing sequence of postures. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix Toledo Rd, Southgate. Y4Peace.org.

monday

Sunrise Flow – 7-7:45am. Gentle vinyasa that intentionally opens and challenges the sometimes sleepy and stiff morning body. Citizen Yoga Studio, 1224 Library St, Detroit. 313-502-5450. CitizenYogaStudio.com. Let’s Meditate Detroit: Free Guided Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. With Sahaja Yoga Meditation we generally sit on chairs to achieve yoga, effortlessly and spontaneously. As such no asanas (exercises) are required, no mat or special clothing. Campbell Library, 8733 Vernor Hwy, Detroit. 315-390-0278. DetroitPublicLibrary.org. Meaningful Mondays – 8pm. SevaLight Retreat Centre warmly welcomes everyone, of all faiths, meditation practices and traditions, to join us virtually. Will gather on video conference sharing in song/ chants and inspiring readings from Mata Yogananda Mahasaya Dharmaji’s writings, followed by Pure Meditation and silent prayer. Free. Email by 10am any Monday to receive the info about how to join by video: Info@SelfRealizationCentreMichigan.org. Girlz-Empowered Virtual Workshops – 11am2pm Sundays thru Dec. 13th. Girls ages 8-13. Includes yoga, meditation, gratitude workshops, creativity, self-care, anti-bullying, anti-racism and more. $50, some scholarships available. Contact GoodVibzYoga@gmail.com.

tuesday

Virtual Tuesday Connection Group – 8-9am. 1st & 3rd Tues. With Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber. Opportunity to receive business referrals; form lasting business relationships with other working professionals; give a 10-min presentation about your product/service to an attentive audience; help others you know find the products/services they are looking for and more. RSVP, Melanie Hojnowski: MhSecondStep@yahoo.com. swcrc.com. The Natural Playroom – 9am-3pm. The all-natural materials of wood, silk, wool and cotton impart a warmth and beauty that encourages babies and kids to explore the world around them. Gives kids an inviting space to play. $5-$8/family. Camden Rose Inc, 502 Farmer St, Plymouth. 734-927-5005. NaturalPlayroom.com. Chair Yoga – 10am. With Holy Yoga Detroit. Free. Durfee Innovation Society, 2470 Collingwood, Ste 213, Detroit. 313-437-1549. DurfeeIS.org. Therapeutic Yoga – 10am. All levels. Perfect for those with back problems, healing injuries, inflexibility, weak abs or back muscles, stress, fatigue, overweight, depression and arthritic conditions. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix Toledo Rd, Southgate. Y4Peace.org. Family Yoga – 11am-12pm. With Holy Yoga Detroit. All ages welcome. Free. Durfee Innovation Society, 2470 Collingwood, Ste 213, Detroit. 313437-1549. DurfeeIS.org. Parent-to-Parent Support Group – 12-1:30pm. 3rd Tues. Also 6-7:30, 4th Thurs. For parents and caregivers of children, adolescents and young adults. An open, welcoming group providing dialogue and peer support. Free. The Children’s Center, 90 Selden, Detroit. TheChildrensCenter.com. Iyengar Yoga Detroit – 5pm. Vibrant, dynamic, heart-opening Iyengar Yoga class for all levels and abilities. Free to the community. Bilingual Spanish. Email InfoAtIYDC@gmail.com for Zoom link and password. 313-528-9493. Facebook.com/IyengarYogaDetroit.

wednesday

Virtual Wednesday Connection Group – 8-9am. 2nd & 4th Wed. With Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber. Opportunity to receive business referrals; form lasting business relationships with other working professionals; give a 10-min presentation about your product/service to an attentive audience; help others you know find the products/ services they are looking for and more. RSVP, Silvia Rainer: SRainer@PayChex.com. swcrc.com. Cooking Matters – 10:30am-12pm. Help end childhood hunger by inspiring families to make healthy and affordable food choices. Program to teach parents and caregivers with limited food budgets to shop for and cook healthy meals. Free. Brilliant Detroit Cody Rouge, 7425 Fielding St, Detroit. RSVP: 313-406-3275. ArtBlock Yoga – 6-7pm. Last Wed. Free yoga in the new art-infused space, ArtBlock. 1411 Holden St, Detroit. 313-871-4000 x 3. Tinyurl.com/y4xksa7g. The Sound of Soul: Experience Singing HU – 7-8pm. 3rd Wed. Dominican Center at Marywood, Lower Level, 2025 E Fulton St, Rm 4, Grand Rapids. 248-546-9224. Eck-Mi.org.

thursday

Virtual Thursday Connection Group – 8-9am. 1st & 3rd Thurs. With Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber. Opportunity to receive business referrals; form lasting business relationships with other working professionals; give a 10-min presentation about your product/service to an attentive audience; help others you know find the products/services they are looking for and more. RSVP, Jen Brown: JBrown@KeyConcerns.com. swcrc.com. Virtual Tai Chi Easy – 10-11am. Tai Chi Easy consists of 5 movements from traditional Yangstyle Tai Chi that can be done sitting or standing plus other gentle movements, breathing exercises and self-applied massage. All movements are gentle. With Erin Reas. Suggested donation: $5/ class. Via Zoom. To register: Erin@ErinReas.com. ReduceYourStressNow.com. Better Backs Yoga – 12pm. All levels. We explore different variations and styles of classic hatha yoga

postures. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix Toledo Rd, Southgate. Y4Peace.org. Parent-to-Parent Support Group – 6-7:30, 4th Thurs. For parents and caregivers of children, adolescents and young adults. An open, welcoming group providing dialogue and peer support. Free. The Children’s Center, 90 Selden, Detroit. TheChildrensCenter.com. Wellness Workouts – 6:30pm. Customized fitness programs adaptable for all fitness abilities including body weight, core strengthening, cardio conditioning, HITT and exercise ball lead. Targets upper and lower body issues, create muscle balance and help increase energy. $10; first class free. Wellness Center of Plymouth, 1075 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth. RSVP: 734-454-5600. WellnessPlym.com. Gong Meditation– 6:30-7:30pm. Gong meditation/ sound therapy is a unique type of sound practice that involves using therapeutic gong sounds and vibrations to bring about healing, insight, relaxation, stress and tension relief and so much more. $20. Bloom Transformation Center, 227 Iron St, Ste 122, Detroit. Tinyurl.com/y68tbup8. Sound of Soul by Eckankar – 7-8pm. HU is a sacred word to draw Soul closer to God bringing wisdom and awareness. Enhances any faith. Free. Eckankar, 320 E 4th St, Royal Oak. 248-546-9224. Eck-MI.org.

friday

Blend – 7-7:45am. Combines the flow of vinyasa with the guided challenge of slow burn. The pace of this class moves from some self-guided warm-ups into long-held postures that slow the body, focus the mind, and work toward a well-earned savasana. Citizen Yoga Studio, 1224 Library St, Detroit. 313502-5450. CitizenYogaStudio.com. Integrated Healing at The Shack – 10am-7pm. Receive reiki, energy work, chiropractic care, assisted stretch and breath, talk therapy and more. Direct holistic healing and intuitive counsel consultations available. Cost varies. Psychedelic Healing Shack & Vegetarian Cafe, 18700 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-366-2247. AKHealingArts.com. Candlelight Yin Yoga – 6pm. With Rae Golematis. A slow-paced, meditative yoga practice, where postures are held longer than in most other yoga traditions. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix Toledo Rd, Southgate. Y4Peace.org.

saturday

Royal Oak Farmers’ Market – 7am-1pm. Year round. Royal Oak Farmers’ Market, 316 E 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak. romi.gov. Saturday in the Park – 9am-3:30pm. Six miles of Hines Dr will be closed from Ann Arbor Trail to Outer Drive for the public of all ages to enjoy running, walking, skating or cycling safely on a traffic free road. Free. Parking available at Nankin Mills & Helms Haven Park. Hines Park, 33275 Edward Hines Dr, Westland. 734-261-1990. WayneCounty.com. Fight + Surrender (Cardio + Yoga) – 11am-12pm. With Holy Yoga Detroit. Free. Durfee Innovation Society, 2470 Collingwood, Ste 213, Detroit. 313437-1549. DurfeeIS.org. Posture & Movement – 12pm. Every other Sat. Learn hands-on with Hannah. Strengthening of posture daily functions, proper movement patterns with daily activities & workouts to prevent injury. Proper breathing. Ergonomics of sitting, standing, lifting/bending and work stations to prevent injuries during your day or during sports. Wellness Center of Plymouth, 1075 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth. RSVP: 734-454-5600. WellnessPlym.com. Optimal Health & Healing – 12pm. Every other Sat. What does your nervous system have to do with health & immunity? Learn how to take your health to the next level naturally with Dr. Elizabeth Sisk. Free. Wellness Center of Plymouth, 1075 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth. RSVP: 734-454-5600. WellnessPlym.com. Detroit Reiki Share – 6-8pm. 4th & 5th Sat. Join Dr. Zee for an evening of focused intention on healing and connecting with others. A reiki share is a sacred space where practitioners and attendees each have a turn practicing in giving and receiving energy. Everyone welcome. $20 donation. Psychedelic Healing Shack & Vegetarian Cafe, 18700 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-366-2247. AKHealingArts.com.

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