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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2

Online: Meditation 2.0 – 12-1pm. Learn how to slow down and start a restorative practice of meditation from FWW’s own Jen Sprague, Certified Transformational Life Coach and owner of Best Self with Jen Sprague. $18. Zoom. Register: bit.ly/ FWWMeditation.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3

The Hard Nut – Dec 3-4. 7:30pm, Sat; 2:30pm, Sun. Performed by the Mark Morris Dance Group. Based on the book by E.T.A. Hoffman, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. It’s The Nutcracker with a twist. Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broadway St, Detroit. Tickets: DetroitOpera.org.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 5

Online: Joy of Breathing – Mondays, Dec 5-26. 1-2:14pm. Breathwork healing sessions with Sylvie Horvath. Be guided to experience your deepest and truest self, from the physical to the soul dimension. $19. Register: Tinyurl.com/JoyOfBreathing.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7

Hacking the Sleep/Stress Connection – 6:30pm. Presented by Madelyn Roth and Pete LaDuke. Better understand the connection between our stress response and sleep, and how we can support both concerns to break free from the vicious cycle of overwhelm and exhaustion. Free. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River Ave, Novi. Better HealthMarket.com. Unity Remembrance Service – 7pm. Unity of Livonia will conduct a special Angel Remembrance service in memory of the spirit of our loved ones. Participants may bring a small angel ornament to hang on the Unity of Livonia Angel Tree. 28660 Five Mile Rd, Livonia. 734-421-1760. UnityOf Livonia.org.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8

Online: Gratitude Journal – 6-7pm. Studies show that expressing gratitude has a positive impact on our well-being. Register: DetroitPublicLibrary.org.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9

Light Up Marygrove – 5-9pm. Experience the sights and sounds of the season at the Marygrove Conservancy for a holiday celebration. Free. Marygrove Conservancy, 8425 W McNichols Detroit. MarygroveConservancy.org.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11

Holiday Organ Concert – 3-6pm. Featuring Nathan Avakian with Vocalist Claire Avakian. Senate Theater, 6424 Michigan Ave, Detroit. SenateTheater. com.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13

difficult time to stay active and eat healthy. Knapp, 13330 Conant, Detroit. Register: DetroitPublic Library.org.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18

Ballet Folklorico de Detroit: Annual Holiday Concert 2022 – 3-5pm. A fun night of Mexican Folklorico dance performed by BFD dancers, including, our award winning competition group. Senate Theater, 6424 Michigan Ave, Detroit. SenateTheater.com. 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. Pure Vin Experience Jazz Brunch – 12-3:30pm. 2nd & 4th Sun. Live music, all-you-can-eat brunch, and fantastic wine. House Of Pure Vin, 1433 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-638-2501. HouseOfPureVin. com. Peace: Candlelight Yoga – 4pm. For all levels. This class is diffused with essential oils and soothing soaking into your mat music. Sacred Space Yoga & Reflexology Centre, 4801 Chrysler Dr, Detroit. 313-352-6788. SacredSpaceYogaDetroit.com.

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Free Herbal Medicine Cabinet Course – The Detroit Wholistic Center and Wholistic Training Institute is offering a course, Top 10 Herbs Every Home Needs, in which participants will learn to create an herbal medicine chest stocked with the essentials they should have on hand. More info: 313-255-6155. To enroll: WholisticTrainingInstitute.Teachable.com/p/top-10herbs-every-home-needs. Pets & Parents Reiki Session – 9am-9pm. Sessions for wellness, critical care and end of life transition. Actively experience the use of reiki touch with your pet. Learn additional tips for helping your pet. Virtual 40-min appt. $20. 231-590-0001. tcdesoto@ gmail.com.

sundays

Bach Flower Remedies Level 1 LiveWeb – 3rd Sun. Learn how to use the 38 Bach flower remedies to help yourself and others conquer fear, worry, overwhelm, low self-esteem, lack of focus, poor concentration, trouble sleeping and more. With Nancy Buono, BFCP, Director of Bach Flower Education. BachFlowerSchool.com. Livestreamed Sunday Service – 9:55am. Unity of Livonia, 28660 Five Mile Rd, Livonia. Unity OfLivonia.org. Dance Meditation Technique – 10am-12pm. This 90-min, un-choreographed, whole-being workout

mondays

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. Citizen YogaStudio.com. Virtual Pilates with Gwyn – 9:30-10am. Build a better understanding of your mind & body connections through alignment, posture and natural movement awareness. $5/class. GwynJonesPilates.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.

tuesdays

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.