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eptember is the month that marks the new school year, meaning another year for our kids, and therefore for ourselves too. Even without a birthday in September, I feel a year older. As we are diving into our ‘Graceful Aging’ theme this month, I reflect back on the chance I had this summer to visit my 101 year old grandmother, who still can recall who we are—although with many grandchildren and great grandchildren, of course she can start to confuse us with one another. Since her 100th birthday, I noticed her memory was not quite as sharp anymore. I felt it could have been beneficial to instruct my aunts and uncles on how some specific nutritional supplements are known to help with memory, such as fish oil (Omega 3), a complex of all B vitamins, and maybe some gingko biloba. But at her age, and with a French extended family not well familiar with nutritional supplementation, I felt I had to let it go. My last living grandmother is still very happy to share her life story with whoever wants to hear it, and retells it to us in detail; including how she met my grandfather, how she went through World War II in France while surviving tuberculosis, raising her first daughter and then having my mom right after the end of the war. Soon after, she returned to her job of being a school principal. She indeed aged very gracefully, despite the many difficulties she crossed in her life. She is a highly inspirational woman to us all. Just as we are talking about aging and how to nourish our aging brain to keep a sharp mind, there is a link that can be established with Autistic children whose brain needs lots of nourishment too. Though autism is a different problem, with different root cause(s), surely there are some of the same nutritional needs in common. There are certainly other aspects to Autism, and I invite you to read our articles on this sensitive subject, which touches the lives of many children and their parents. Finally, I invite you to call or learn more about the wonderful providers who advertise in this magazine. It is thanks to them that this magazine is possible and able to reach out to our wonderful local community. Please let providers and event holders know you saw them in Natural Awakenings Magazine. Age gracefully, with their guidance!

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Focusing on a Childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Optimal Potential by Linda Sechrist

16 ADDRESSING AUTISM AT ANY AGE

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18 AGING WITH PASSION AND PURPOSE

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Healthy Tailgating Foods to Cheer For by Judith Fertig

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his past August, protesters from across the state gathered at the Ann Arbor home of Linda Kurtz, director of the Smart Meter Education Network, to protest and resist DTE’s scheduled shut-off of her power and the power of 8 other people in Ann Arbor for their refusal to accept a smart meter on their home. DTE has sent shut-off notices to customers in other cities as well. DTE has recently shut off 6 people, including Laz Slomovits of the well-known children’s music duo Gemini, a 90-year-old man, and an 83-year-old woman. DTE did not shut off Linda, who is a craniosacral therapist who works out of her home and is so sensitive to the electromagnetic fields generated by smart and digital meters that she is essentially confined to her home. Symptoms experienced by people sensitive to smart meters include heart palpitations, short-term memory loss, unremitting insomnia and fatigue, anxiety, irritability, and blood pressure and blood-sugar increases. Independent scientific studies, such as those by Ph. D. scientists Martin Pall, Martin Blank, and Henry Lai, show how and why these electromagnetic fields cause physiological changes in the body. Work by Beatrice Golomb, M.D., Ph.D., is showing a genetic underpinning for electromagnetic hypersensitivity. Dr. Golomb cautions that while some people are hypersensitive, a large majority of the population could be affected over time because with the onslaught of electromagnetic radiation and other chemicals, the body’s detoxification systems become overwhelmed. The proposed Michigan House Bill 4220 would allow customers the choice of an analog meter on their home, essentially giving customers a smart meter opt-out.

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treets comprise more than 80 percent of public space in cities, but they often fail to provide their surrounding communities with a space where people can safely walk, bicycle, drive, take transit, and socialize. Open Streets Detroit, presented by DTE Energy Foundation, joins a national and international movement of Open Streets events. Currently over 200 cities worldwide have established ongoing and highly popular Open Streets events. The recent surge in cities creating temporary street parks is widely credited to Ciclovía, a weekly event in Bogotá, Colombia that opens over 70 of miles of city streets to citizens for outdoor physical activity. This event beginning in the mid-1970s and continues to this day with tremendous success attracting up to 2 million participants weekly. Open Streets Detroit is scheduled for Sunday, October 1, 2017. The event will cover approximately a 3.5 miles of major roadway. The proposed route would connect Downtown Detroit, Corktown and Southwest Detroit. In this unique second annual event, streets will be transformed into a giant park as the roads are temporarily blocked to automotive traffic. People will have the opportunity to bike, walk, jog, skate, and more through the car-free street. Participants making their way through the street park will also have the opportunity to sample free exercise demo classes and activities located along the route, such as hula hooping, kickboxing, yoga, and more. In addition, outreach booths hosted by local businesses and community groups will provide resources for wellness and sustainable living. The atmosphere will be festive with music and performances, animating the re-invented public space. Open Streets Detroit strives to improve community relationships, encourage livable public spaces, and generate more opportunities for cultural understanding through the creative use of streets and public spaces. Open Streets Detroit, Sunday, October 1, 2017. 12-5pm. Michigan Ave and Vernor Hwy, Detroit. Free. For more information on Open Streets events and resources, visit: OpenStreetDet.org. 313-649-7390.

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Women’s Qigong Comes to Dearborn

igong, sometimes called Chinese yoga, has been used for hundreds of years to enhance health and cultivate inner peace. This fall Simply Yoga of Dearborn, is hosting a class in Radiant Lotus Women’s Qigong (RLWQ) created by Daisy Lee. RLWQ supports holistic self-care and can help with menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, and sleep problems. Other women’s health issues such as benign breast and uterine cysts, menstrual difficulties, and loss of bone density can be positively impacted by the practices. RLWQ offers options for releasing old energy patterns in the body while invigorating the body’s natural immunity. Emotional health is addressed as much as the physiology of a woman. The class will be taught by Erin Reas, a certified RLWQ instructor, who has been studying with Daisy Lee since 2009. Erin says, “I have been amazed by how much the practices have helped me have more energy and more balanced emotions. I went through the teacher training when I was experiencing hot flashes and mood swings from menopause and learned effective tools for helping with these symptoms. ” There will be a free introduction to Radiant Lotus Women’s Qigong at Simply Yoga on Tuesday, September 26 at 5pm. The class will be held October 3 through November 7 from 5 to 6 pm. Cost is $50 for 6 weeks if prepaid by October 3 or $10 per class. Introduction to Radiant Lotus Women’s Qigong, Tuesday, September 26, 5-6pm. Free. Simply Yoga, 1627 Monroe, Dearborn. For more information, contact Erin Reas, 313-429-3214 or Erin@ErinReas.com

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n July, the American Heart Association held a media tele-press conference which highlighted a healthy food access initiative included in the state budget signed into law this past month. The Michigan Vegetable Council is hopeful growers in the state will provide food deserts in urban and rural communities with locally grown produce as part of a new initiative recently approved in the governor’s 2018 fiscal year budget. The Michigan Corner Store Initiative is projected to create a $1.5 million grant program to incentive small food retailers to increase the availability of fresh fruits and vegetables. Executive Director Dave Smith says with nearly 3,000 large and small vegetable growers in the state, there’s no reason food access should keep consumers from healthy foods. “I see this as possibly being a way that some small growers might connect with some of these outlets. They could also be supplied in traditional ways though wholesale outlets that some of the larger growers send their produce to as well.” David Hodgkins, government relations director for the American Heart Association, says it’s not necessarily a matter of knowing what healthy foods to eat, 1.8 million Michiganders have limited to no access to fresh fruits and vegetables. He says the organization is very optimistic the initiative will be funded by the end of this year and give priority to Michigan grown produce.

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eets contain high levels of dietary nitrate, which can increase blood flow and improve exercise performance. Researchers from Wake Forest University, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, tested the impact of consuming beetroot juice prior to exercise on the somatomotor cortex, the part of the brain that processes information from the muscles. Twenty-six older adults with hypertension that generally don’t exercise were split into two groups. Half were given a beetroot juice supplement with 560 milligrams of nitrate prior to a thrice-weekly, 50-minute treadmill walk for six weeks. The other half were given a placebo with very little nitrate. The beetroot juice group showed substantially higher levels of nitrate after exercising than the placebo group. “We knew going in that a number of studies had shown that exercise has positive effects on the brain,” explains W. Jack Rejeski, director of the Behavioral Medicine Laboratory in the Health and Exercise Science Department at Wake Forest and study co-author. “We showed that compared to exercise alone, adding a beetroot juice supplement for hypertensive older adults to exercise resulted in brain connectivity that closely resembles what is seen in younger adults.” 10 Wayne County-Detroit Edition

Meditation and Music Aid Memory in Early Stages of Alzheimer’s

new study from West Virginia University, in Morgantown, reveals that listening to music and practicing meditation may help improve memory function for those in the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers asked 60 adults experiencing subjective cognitive decline (SCD), a common predictor of Alzheimer’s, to engage in kirtan kriya musical meditation or listen to other music for 12 minutes a day for three months, and then consider continuing for an additional three months. Scientists measured the memory and cognitive function of the 53 participants that completed the six-month study and found significant improvements in both measurements at the three-month mark. At six months, the subjects in both groups had maintained or improved upon their initial results.

Early Birds Eat Better and Exercise More

esearchers from Helsinki, Finland, analyzed data from 2,000 people to find out how sleeping patterns affected their food choices. They discovered individuals that wake up early make healthier food choices throughout the day and are more physically active. “Linking what and when people eat to their biological clock type provides a fresh perspective on why certain people are more likely to make unhealthy food decisions,” explains lead author Mirkka Maukonen, from the National Institute for Health and Welfare, in Helsinki.

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esearchers from Brown University, in Providence, Rhode Island, have found that regular yoga practice can help reduce anxiety and depression in young women with eating disorders. The scientists followed 20 girls between the ages of 14 and 18 that were enrolled in an outpatient eating disorder clinic that comprised the larger control group. Those selected agreed to participate in a weekly yoga class and complete questionnaires after six and 12 weeks, assessing their anxiety, depression and mood. Of those that started the study, five attended all 12 yoga classes and six completed between seven and 11 classes. Researchers found decreases in anxiety, depression and negative thoughts among those that participated in the yoga classes, with no negative side effects. Another study from the University of Delaware, in Newark, supports these results. Half of the 38 residential eating disorder treatment program participants did one hour of yoga prior to dinner for five days and the other half did not. The yoga group showed significant reductions in pre-meal anxiety compared to the control group.

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Monsanto Faces New Scandal

Glass or Cement May Encase Nuclear Waste

Congress might consider authorizing the U.S. Department of Energy to encase much of the nuclear waste at the Washington state Hanford Nuclear Reservation, the nation’s largest waste repository, in a cement-like mixture, according to a new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office. It states that when burying the waste, cement would be less expensive and faster than vitrification, an alternative process currently used to turn the waste into glass logs. A $17 billion vitrification plant, one of the federal government’s most expensive construction projects, is intended to separate much of the waste into high- and low-level radioactive material, but construction has stalled over design and safety concerns. After the highly radioactive waste is immobilized in the glass logs, it would theoretically be shipped to an as-yet-nonexistent national repository proposed for Yucca Mountain, in Nevada. The 56 million gallons of waste in question is left over from plutonium production for nuclear weapons since World War II, and the site itself has a history of leaks. The Department of Energy likes the cement burial, but state officials believe the best way to safely deal with the waste and protect the environment is by turning it into glass. Source: enews.earthlink.net

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Milk Muddle globalbriefs Organic Milk Producer Under Pressure The Aurora Organic Dairy pastures and feedlots north of Greeley, Colorado, are home to more than 15,000 cows—more than 100 times the size of a typical organic herd. It is the main facility of Monsanto Faces New Scandal the company that supplies milk to Walmart, Costco The Monsanto agrochemical company, and other major retailers. long cited for its ubiquitous toxic RoundThey adhere to U.S. Department up herbicide and pro-genetically modified of Agriculture (USDA) organic regulaorganism (GMO) science, is reeling from tions, but critical weaknesses exist the disclosure of internal communications in the inspection system the governthat indicate it suppressed knowledge of ment uses to ensure that food is organic; the potential dangers of its farmers herbicide areand allowed to hire their own inspectors to received insider help fromcertify U.S. regulators. them, and thus can fall short of reaching standards Many documents have been made public by attorneys involved in a personal without detection. injury case involving cancer, just one of hundreds pending (reference nonprofit Organic dairies are required to allow the cows to graze U.S. Right to Know at usrtk.org). Attorney Brent Wisner states, “These [documents] daily throughout the growing season rather than be confined to show that Monsanto deliberately been studies that look Program bad for them, barns andhas feedlots. Although thestopping USDA National Organic ghostwriting literature and engaging a whole host ofpractices corporate malfeasance. allows for an extremely widein range of grazing that comply with They have been telling everybody that these products are safe because the rule, Aurora was observed onsite and via satellite imagery by the regulators Washington havePost saidasthey areonly safe,abut it turns out thatofMonsanto has beenon inany bedgiven with day. U.S. having small percentage the herd outdoors regulators, while misleading European regulators.” The company disputes the data. U.S. organic dairy sales amounted to $6 billion Monsanto is currently seeking to merge with Germany’s anothera last year; although it is more expensive to produce, the milkBayer may AG, command industry giant, but the deal is subject to government review. It remains to be seen premium price of 100 percent more than regular. if these revelations will interfere with the process or prompt other actions by such regulating bodies as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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The Monsanto agrochemical company, long cited for its ubiquitous toxic Roundup herbicide and pro-genetically modified organism (GMO) science, is reeling from the disclosure of internal communications that indicate it suppressed knowledge of the potential dangers of its herbicide and received insider help from U.S. regulators. Many documents have been made public by attorneys involved in a personal injury case involving cancer, just one of hundreds pending (reference nonprofit U.S. Right to Know at usrtk.org). Attorney Brent Wisner states, “These [documents] show that Monsanto has deliberately been stopping studies that look bad for them, ghostwriting literature and engaging in a whole host of corporate malfeasance. They have been telling everybody that these products are safe because regulators have said they are safe, but it turns out that Monsanto has been in bed with U.S. regulators, while misleading European regulators.” Monsanto is currently seeking to merge with Germany’s Bayer AG, another industry giant, but the deal is subject to government review. It remains to be seen if these revelations will interfere with the process or prompt other actions by such regulating bodies as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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Computers Decipher Animal Language The Egyptian fruit bat is a highly social mammal that roosts in crowded colonies. A machine learning algorithm helped decode their squeaks, revealing that they speak to one another as individuals. The research appears in the journal Scientific Reports. Researchers at Tel Aviv University, in Israel, discovered that the bats exchange information about specific problems in four categories. Ramin Skibba, at Nature, notes that besides humans, only dolphins and a handful of other species are known to address individuals, rather than making broad, general communication sounds. Studies allow that it may eventually be possible to understand nuanced communications in other species.

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need for a personalized plan for healing. Janice Vedrode, a special needs coach, consultant and child advocate in Saginaw, Michigan, founded Spectrum Speaks and writes at JaniceVedrode.com/blog to inform parents about numerous issues regarding ASD. “Because I live in a town that didn’t have an existing support group for parents with ASD children, I took it upon myself to get the ball rolling and advise parents that they need to build a dream team—doctors, therapists, special needs teachers, spiritual community, friends and family—that will make sure their child succeeds and lives a happy and successful life,” says Vedrode. Wanting to help both their own two sons with developmental disabilities and others, Boaz and Minerva Santiago, residents of Pembroke Pines, Florida, became early trailblazers ushering in the self-employment movement for special needs individuals. Their Picasso Einstein online educational platform at SelfEmploy.org has launched the #JobCreators Bootcamp Training for parents and professionals and the #JobCreators Integration Program that collaborates with organizations, financial institutions and government agencies. “If you focus on pursuing a

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t a time when autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects 3.5 million Americans, Kenneth Bock, M.D. has two reassuring convictions about this modern epidemic: it’s never too late to treat ASD, and you may not need psychotropic drugs to do it. Known worldwide for his work with ASD, Bock uses an individualized, multifaceted approach with his patients, favoring a blend of nuanced, natural treatments like metabolic balancing, dietary modification, gastrointestinal restoration, immune system regulation and the elimination of environmental toxins. In his recent book, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma and Allergies, he explains his biomedical approach and why it’s effective, even in teens and adults.

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Bock has treated many older teens whose behavior significantly improved after he got them on the right medications, or off multiple medications, in order to address the underlying factors contributing to their autism symptoms. Bock’s treatment regimen always begins with a thorough physical assessment. He believes every teen and young adult deserves to be looked at from a biomedical approach. “We look at each person as an individual and figure out what’s the proper diet for this person, what are the proper targeted nutrients, whether they have an issue with heavy metals and chemicals—

many do—and whether they need to be detoxified,” he says. They may need nutrients to help with detoxification and metabolism, like glutathione or N-acetyl cysteine (NAC). Also promising are sulforaphanes, compounds found in cruciferous vegetables. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled study, researchers at Johns Hopkins found that sulforaphanes reduced the symptoms of ASD in people ages 13 to 27.

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While psychotropic medications might serve a purpose early on and may be needed long term, he says, ultimately the practitioner needs to address the underlying problems contributing to the symptoms. In order to know which physiological areas to treat and in what order, Bock identifies each ASD patient by subtype: gut-brain axis issues; immune system issues (immune deficiencies, recurring infections and hyperimmune reactivity, including allergies and autoimmunity);

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The goal is not to “cure” ASD, but rather to reverse it, so the patient recovers as much function as possible. Early intervention is best, he adds, and fortunately pediatricians now have tools enabling them to spot red flags for ASD in children as young as 6 months to a year old. He recommends starting biomedical evaluation and treatment in addition to behavioral therapies as soon as there are clues that a child might have an autismrelated issue. “Sometimes we’re very successful, other times we’re moderately so—and sometimes not,” Bock says. “But I’d say the vast majority of people we see, including adults, show improvement.” Kenneth Bock, M.D. sees patients from around the world and consults with physicians, companies and institutions, as well as patients and their families. To learn more, visit BockIntegrative.com.

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homes in its Volunteer Village. She says most volunteers are local retired residents whose working hours vary while RV volunteers commit to 20 hours a week for at least three months. In return, they get free hookups for electricity, sewage, propane and water. “They have skills they want to contribute, but are also looking for a social outlet,” notes Gentry. Cookouts and potlucks are common. She also cites the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge, an important migratory stop especially for songbirds, as a place with great appeal. “We supply uniforms, training, tools and orientations,” says Gentry. “It’s a mutually beneficial investment.” She suggests that individuals apply for specific sites at least a year in advance. Megan Wandag, volunteer coordinator for the USFWS Midwest Region, based in Minneapolis, cites the popu-

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Aging with Passion and Purpose Finding Fulfillment, Creativity and Meaning by Deborah Shouse

ant to age well? The answer isn’t in your 401k. Selfacceptance, a positive attitude, creative expression, purposeful living and spiritual connections all anchor successful and meaningful aging. In fact, these kinds of preparations are just as important as saving money for retirement, according to Ron Pevny, director of the Center for Conscious Eldering, in Durango, Colorado, and author of Conscious Living, Conscious Aging.

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While most people believe adulthood is the final stage of life, Dr. Bill Thomas is among the creative aging experts that identify another life chapter: elderhood. “Elders possess novel ways of approaching time, money, faith and relationships,” says Thomas, an Ithaca, New York geriatrician and fierce advocate for the value of aging. “The best chapters may be near the end of the book,” Thomas continues. “Once you appreciate yourself and your years, you can relinquish outdated expectations and seek to discover your true self. Then the world can open up to you,” says Thomas. “Living a rewarding life means we are willing to say, ‘These chapters now are the most interesting.’” During this time, rather than feeling consumed by what we have to do, we can focus on what we want to do. 18 Wayne County-Detroit Edition

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For older people, relationships offer foundational connections; but as we age, friends may drift away, relocate or die. “Successful aging requires refilling our funnel of friends,” says Thomas, who considers socially engaged elders with friends wealthier than a socially isolated millionaire. “Notice opportunities for interacting and connecting,” advises Shae Hadden, co-founder of The Eldering Institute in Vancouver, Canada. Talk with the checkout person at the grocery store or smile at a stranger walking her dog.

Cultivate a Positive Attitude

Our beliefs about aging shape our experiences. A Yale University study found that older individuals with more positive self-perceptions of aging lived 7.5 years longer than those less so inclined. Connecting with positive role models helps us release limiting beliefs and embrace an attitude of gratitude instead. Other life lessons can be gleaned from observing how negativity affects people physically, emotionally, and socially. Holding onto regrets traps us in the past zapping energy and self-worth; it also keeps the best in us from shining out says Pevny. He suggests a simple letting-go ceremony, with friends as witnesses. If possible, hold it in a natural outdoor setting.

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At one of his conscious aging retreats, Pevny created a fire circle. Mike, 70, had been a dedicated long-distance runner for most of his life. Now plagued with mobility issues, Mike decided to let go of regrets. He brought a pair of running shorts into the circle and talked about what the sport had meant to him—its joys, challenges and camaraderie. Then he tossed the shorts into the fire, telling his friends, “I am letting go so I can find a new purpose and passion.”

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Creating our own life review helps us acknowledge and understand our most significant experiences and reminds us of all we’re bringing to our elder journey. Pevny offers these approaches: n Develop a timeline, dividing life into seven-year sections. For each, write about the strongest memories and most influential people. n Consider what matters most, from people and values to challenges and dreams. n Write to children and grandchildren, sharing tales of our life’s most significant events and lessons. n Record key stories on audio or video.

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The changes that aging brings can mire elders in depression and isolation. “Older people need to be brave and resilient,” says Susan Perlstein, of Brooklyn, New York, founder emeritus of the National Center for Creative Aging, in Washington, D.C., and founder of Elders Share the Arts, in New York City. “To age creatively, we need a flow of varied experiences, exploring new activities or reframing longtime interests from a fresh perspective.” Expressive arts can engage people’s minds, bodies and spirits. A George Washington University study shows that people engaged in the arts are happier and healthier. Perlstein understands this firsthand, having begun taking guitar lessons in her 70s. Motivated to play simple songs for her new granddaughter, she subsequently learned to play jazz and blues tunes and joined a band. “I’m doing something I love,” says Perlstein. “I’m meeting diverse people, learning new things and enjoying a

other outdoor interests can I pursue? The answers can lead to fresh settings, including local community centers and places of worship. Many universities have extension classes for lifelong learners. State arts councils support programs, and museums and libraries host helpful activities. Shepherd Centers encourage community learning and Road Scholar caters to elders that prefer to travel and study.

Older people are our a Purpose greatest resource. We need Discover Upon retirement some people feel to nurture them and give purposeless and lost. They yearn for something that offers up excitement, them a chance to share energy and joy. Hadden invites people what they know. to be curious and explore options. ~Susan Perlstein, founder, National Center for Creative Aging and Elders Share the Arts rich life.” Musician John Blegen, of Kansas City, Missouri, was 73 when he realized his lifelong secret desire to tap dance. When Blegen met the then 87-year-old Billie Mahoney, Kansas City’s “Queen of Tap,” he blurted out his wish and fear of being “too old.” She just laughed and urged him to sign up for her adult beginner class. He asked for tap shoes for Christmas and happily shuffle-stepped his way through three class sessions. “Tap class inspired me, encouraged me and gave me hope,” he says. “Now I can shim sham and soft shoe. It’s a dream come true.” To unearth the inner artist, ask: n Which senses do I most like to engage? n Do I enjoy looking at art or listening to music? Do I like sharing feelings and experiences? If so, a thrill may come from writing stories or plays, acting or storytelling. n As a child, what did I yearn to do; maybe play the piano, paint or engineer a train set? Now is the time to turn those dreams into reality. n How can I reframe my life in a positive way when I can no longer do activities I love? If dancing was my focus before, how do I rechannel that energy and passion? If puttering in the garden is too strenuous, what

“We’re designing our future around who we are and what we care about now,” she says. Try keeping a journal for several weeks. Jot down issues and ideas that intrigue, aggravate and haunt. After several weeks, reflect on the links between concerns that compel and those that irritate. Perhaps we’re intrigued by a certain group of people or a compelling issue. “A concern points to problems and people you want to help,” Hadden observes. This can range from lending a hand to struggling family members, maintaining our own health, volunteering for a literacy project or working to reduce world hunger. “Choose what inspires you to get out of bed each day, eager to move into action.”

Develop Inner Frontiers

People in their elder years may still be measured by midlife standards, which include physical power, productivity and achievement. “They come up short in the eyes of younger people,” dharma practitioner Kathleen Dowling Singh remarks. “But those standards do not define a human life.” Rather, aging allows us to disengage from the pressures of appearances and accomplishments. As we release judgments and unwanted habits, we can increase our feelings of spirituality and peace. “When doors in the outer world seem to be closing, it’s time to cultivate inner resources that offer us joy and meaning. We have the beautiful privilege of slowing down and hearing

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“We cannot speak about aging and awakening without speaking about death and dying,” Singh believes. “We need to confront our mortality.” Meditating on the coming transition opens us up to the blessings of life. We can ask ourselves deep questions such as, “What am I doing? What do I want? What does this all mean? What is spirit?” Singh believes such searching questions are vital. None of us knows how much Earth time we have to awaken to a deeper, fuller experience of the sacred.

Help the World In today’s world of chaos and crisis, the wisdom of elders is more important than ever. “Older people need to be engaged, using their insights to help the Earth, community and world,” Pevny says. Creative aging is about improving the future for subsequent generations. In 2008, longtime educator Nora Ellen Richard, 70, of Overland Park, Kansas, wanted to be of greater service. She asked herself, “What if I housed a foreign student?” and found the International Student Homestay Program. She embarked upon an exploration of cultures from around the world without leaving home.

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Nearly three-quarters of America’s adults believe they are lifelong learners. It helps them make new friends and community connections and prompts volunteerism. ~Pew Research Center Today, Richard has hosted more than a dozen female students and each relationship has expanded and enriched her life. “We talk about politics, food, religion and cultures; we even pray together,” Richard says. She points to memorable moments of bonding and respect, appreciation and celebration, and says, “As I’ve grown older, I’ve learned how vital it is to nurture the world I am in.” Deborah Shouse is a writer, speaker, editor and dementia advocate. Her newest book is Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Creative Activities to Explore Together. Connect at DementiaJourney.org.

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at, play, party… and repeat. We may call it tailgating, fangating, homegating, a watch party or simply eating with friends before a big game. According to the American Tailgaters Association, in St. Paul, Minnesota, an estimated 50 million Americans tailgate annually. Whether we’re on the road or at home, making the menu healthy is a winning strategy for hosts and guests. Here, two experts divulge their winning ways. Says Debbie Moose, author of Fan Fare: A Playbook of Great Recipes for Tailgating or Watching the Game at Home, Ivy League schools like Princeton and Yale claim credit for pregame picnics that 19th-century sports fans packed into their horse and buggy for local road trips. Moose lives in the tailgate trifecta of the North Carolina triangle, home to Duke, North Carolina and Wake Forest universities. She enjoyed discovering that University of Washington sports fans from the Seattle area like to sail to their chosen picnic spots, while

University of Hawaii folks grill fish on hibachis in Honolulu. Moose naturally prefers healthy, Southern-style fare such as deviled eggs and marinated green bean salad, which can be served hot, cold or at room temperature. “At the game or at home, your guests will be moving around, so go for foods that can be eaten with one hand,” she suggests. She also plans her menu around color, universal appeal and variety because it’s healthier than just serving a mound of barbecued chicken wings and a big bowl of potato chips. She likes recipes that can do double duty; her black bean summer salad with cherry tomatoes and corn can function as a colorful side dish or as a salsa for nonGMO blue corn chips. “Recipes that you can do ahead of time make things easier on game day; just pull them from the fridge and go,” says Moose. Daina Falk, of New York City, grew up around professional athletes because her father, David Falk, is a well-known

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sports agent. Excitement-generating sports are in her blood and inspired her to write The Hungry Fan’s Game Day Cookbook. She knows that most of the tailgating in her area takes place for football and baseball games and NASCAR races. On HungryFan.com, Falk serves up tips for every fangating/homegating occasion, from the Kentucky Derby to the Super Bowl. “Keep your menu interesting,” says Falk. “I always like to feature a dish for each team. For instance, if you’re hosting an Alabama versus Washington watch party, you could feature an Alabama barbecue dish with white sauce and oysters or other fresh seafood. Both dishes are characteristic of the local foods in the universities’ respective hometowns.” Falk recommends buying more local beer than needed to make sure not to run out. Game day guests can get hot and thirsty, indoors or out. Supply lots of filtered water in non-breakable containers. For easy entertaining, Falk recommends biodegradable dishes and cups. “Whenever there are a lot of people in one room, especially when they’re drinking, a glass will likely be broken,” she says. “Save yourself cleanup and the risk of glass shards by committing to temporary cups and plates that are Earth-friendly and compostable.” Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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SOLAR HEATS UP Demand Surges as Prices Fall by Jim Motavalli

ow is a good time to buy a solar system and get off the grid. Solar photovoltaic prices have fallen 67 percent in the last five years, reports Alexandra Hobson with the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). It’s a boom period for solar—a record 14.8 gigawatts were installed last year in the U.S. Solar represented 39 percent of all new electric capacity added to the grid in 2016, surpassing natural gas (29 percent) and wind (26 percent). In the first quarter of this year, solar and wind together comprised more than half of all new U.S. power generation. The Solar Investment Tax Credit was extended for five years at the end of 2015, so homeowners and businesses can qualify to deduct 30 percent of the installed cost from their federal taxes. Also, there’s no upper limit on the prices for the qualifying panels. There are 1.3 million solar systems in the U.S. now, with a new one added every 84 seconds. Some 260,000 people currently work in the industry, double the figure of 2012. California is the leader in installed capacity, followed by North Carolina, Arizona, Nevada, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Utah.

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according to Hobson. A system costing just over $21,000 before taking the income tax credit yields a final net cost of $15,000. “It’s a perfect marriage for residential customers,” says Bill Ellard, an energy economist with the American Solar Energy Society (ASES). “The systems will produce electricity for about five cents per kilowatt-hour year-round compared to the average electric price of 10.34 cents per kilowatt hour tracked in March 2017.” New solar panel designs coming online mean even greater savings. Panels with built-in micro-inverters are cutting home installation costs for large central units (although their long-term, all-weather durability isn’t clear yet). A breakthrough at Japan’s Kobe University means single solar cells could achieve 50 percent efficiency, up from the 30 percent formerly accepted as the upper limit. Ugly panel frames may also be a thing of the past. More aesthetically pleasing frameless panels are expected this year from big players like SolarWorld, Canadian Solar and Trina Solar, with adapted mounting hardware. Producers like Prism Solar and DSM Advanced Surfaces are also working on frameless clear panels, with cells bound between panes of glass. These attractive clear panels are highly resistant to fire and corrosion. Tesla, which recently acquired SolarCity, is marketing tempered glass

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For an average household electric load of 600 kilowatt-hours per month, for example, a daily dose of five hours of direct sunlight and four-kilowatt system will likely meet demand. For households with higher usage, especially in the South and West, bigger installations are the norm. “Solar system sizes have been growing fairly steadily as the price has come down,” Hobson notes. Thanks to Google Earth, solar installers usually know if a property has the right conditions; avoiding the fee for an onsite inspection. Houses with a southern orientation within 40 degrees of direct southern exposure are golden. Those with flat roofs work well because the panels can be tilted for maximum effect. Adjustable panels can also be adapted to the best angle per season. Panels can’t be in shade for a significant part of the day. Rooftop installers can work around vent pipes, skylights and chimneys. If major obstructions are a problem, ASES suggests a ground-mounted array or solar pergola, a freestanding wooden frame to mount panels. Solar systems heat swimming pools, too, offering huge operational savings over conventional heaters. They start at around $3,500 and average $5,500, compared to an average $2,664 for a fossilfuel heater, reports HomeAdvisor.com. Determine if a state has net metering laws, which make it easy to sell excess power from a whole-home system back to the grid. Check for local tax subsidies on top of the federal 30 percent. The beauty of solar is that once the system is in place, operating costs are negligible. The lifespan of today’s panels is two decades and the payback is just two to three years. Jim Motavalli is an author, freelance journalist and speaker specializing in clean automotive and other environmental topics. He lives in Fairfield, CT. Connect at JimMotavalli.com.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Drawing in the Galleries – 6-9pm. Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection. Free. Detroit Institute of Arts – European: Medieval and Renaissance Galleries (2nd Floor), 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit. DIA.org. 313-833-7900.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Smoking Cessation Class – 6-7pm. Get the education and counseling needed to quit smoking for good. Free. Our Lady of Hope Cancer Center, Conference Room (Just off the south entrance), 36475 Five Mile Rd, Livonia. RSVP: StMaryMercy.org (Classes and Events), or 734-655-2973.

Reversing Diabetes – 6-8pm. Wish to quit living in fear of losing health? Already taking at least one diabetic drug and have the desire to reduce or eliminate dependence on these potentially dangerous drugs? Dinner immediately following seminar. Presented by leading wellness expert Dr. Lisa Sullivan N.D. Free. Roses Restaurant, 201 N Canton Center Rd, Canton. RSVP: 734-716-5588. PuroHealthAndWellness.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring – 10am-1pm. Offered by Healthy Detroit and the YMCA of Metro Detroit. Participants will work with trained YMCA Healthy Heart Ambassadors where participants will be encouraged to self-measure their blood pressure, attend personalized consultations and attend monthly nutrition education seminars. The YMCA will provide blood pressure monitors to those in need. Free. Samaritan Center, 5555 Conner St, Detroit. Abrock@YMCADetroit.org.

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Stress Hormone and Health – 6-8pm. Dinner immediately following seminar presented by leading wellness expert Dr. Lisa Sullivan N.D. Learn how hormone imbalances can affect sleep cycles, carbohydrate cravings and fat-burning – why counting calories doesn’t work with belly fat – learn the biggest mistake that people make with exercise that prevents weight loss of belly fat and bulges, safely and healthfully. Free. Roses Restaurant, 201 N Canton Center Rd, Canton. Limited seating, RSVP: 734-716-5588.

Learning Disabilities: A Natural Approach – 7:158:30pm. Danielle P. Potter, D.C., will discuss holistic options for learning disabilities. Questions about anxiety, ADD, autism or other learning disabilities encouraged. Everyone is welcome. Free. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N. Canton Center Rd, Ste 109, Canton. 734-455-6767. CantonCenter Chiropractic.com.

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Storytelling: Finding Your Tribe – 8-11pm. Hosted by Ghost Light Hamtramck. Storytellers are invited to put their name into a hat then a random draw gives each teller five to seven minutes on stage. Free. The Ant Hill, 2314 Caniff, Hamtramck.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 2017 Tour de Troit – 9am. Presented by Flagstar Bank. This bike ride explores some of the city’s historic areas, takes in many of its most breathtaking sights and provides bicyclists a unique opportunity to legally “take over: the streets of Motown. Two rides available – Main ride (25.6 miles) and Metric century (62 miles). $70 for main ride, $60 for metric century. Tour de Troit, 2727 Second Ave, Ste 148, Detroit. 313-409-7773. Tour-De-Troit.org.

Back to School Suicide Prevention and Awareness Day – 11am-4pm. Sponsored by DetroitWayne Mental Health Authority. Learn how and where to find ressources, how to create a support system, develop healthy habits and seeing failures as oppourtunities and lessons. Free for residents of Wayne County. Ford Field, 2000 Brush St, Detroit. DWMHA.com.

Topic: Toxin Stress Circle – 12-4pm. Dr. Kofi is a brillant Master Herbalist from a fifth generation Ghanaian Royal Family. Dr. Kofi imparts knowledge on the herb, dawa dawa, and its many benefits. Free. Sankofa Life Learning and Wellness Center, 18734 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-826-0473 or 313-733-0430.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Composting – 1-3pm. Introductory class to learn more about composting. Free. Detroit Farm and Garden, 1759 21st St, Detroit. 313-655-2344. DetroitFarmAndGarden.com. Temple Gathering to Discuss Sexuality and Consciousness – 5-7pm. Curious about Mystery School of the Temple but not sure where to start? Join in for a temple gathering – a regular gathering for seekers, getting a chance to connect and discuss openly on sexuality, consciousness, spirituality, tantra and more. After an opening meditation, there is a Sacred Circle, creating a safe space to share and ask questions on intimate topics, similar to a Satsang in the yoga tradition with a flavor of the talking stick traditions of Native American shamanism. Free. Mystery School of the Temple Arts, Dearborn. Must RSVP: Support@LeslieBlackburn. com. LeslieBlackburn.com.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Movie Night: GMO OMG – 7:15-9pm. Hosted by Danielle P. Potter, D.C. In this documentary, film maker Jeremy Seifert is in search of answers about genetically modified organisms and how they affect

health. Free. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N. Canton Center Rd, Ste 109, Canton. Please RSVP: 734-455-6767. CantonCenterChiropractic.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Salad in a Jar – 6-8pm. Participants are to bring two salad toppings to share and will go home with two salads in a jar. There will also be free anti-oxidant scores for everyone that attends. All are welcome. $10 or 2/$15. Wellness Center of Plymouth, 1075 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth. RSVP: 734-454-5600. WellnessPlym.com. Detoxification Using Essential Oils – 7:15-8:30pm. Presented by Dr. Danielle P. Potter, D.C. Ridding the body of toxins is an important part of creating a healthy immune system. Learn simple ways esstential oils can help. Free. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N. Canton Center Rd, Ste 109, Canton. Please RSVP: 734-455-6767. CantonCenterChiropractic.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Wellness Wednesday – 9am-9pm. Enjoy a special offer twenty percent off discount. Does not apply to Juice Bar, Professional Line products, Family Farms and manager specials. Free. Nutrition Unlimited, 14185 Eureka Rd, Southgate. 734-284-2357. SuperHealthShop.com.

Thyroid #3 – 6-8pm. Dinner immediately following seminar presented by leading wellness expert Dr. Lisa Sullivan N.D. Learn what causes ninety percent of hypothyroidism in the US, what missing lab tests are needed to identify the problem, why simply taking thyroid medications may not impact condition and what really works to improve the current condition. Free. Station 885 Restaurant, 885 Starkweather St, Plymouth. Limited seating available, RSVP: 734-716-5588. Essential Oils for a Healthy Home and Family -7pm. Learn what key oils help with health, natural immunity and activate cleansing in the home, school and the gym. Free. RSVP Necessary. Wellness Center of Plymouth, 1075 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth. Call 734-454-5600 or visit WellnessPlym.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 The Sweat Shop: Detroit – 10-11am. Presented by Detroit native Jon Davis. High intense workout session incorporating cardio, strength training, stability and abdominal exercises all the the beat of a live DJ. Event will also include vendors from local health and wellness businesses, food as well as fitness experts. $15. Club Haus Detroit, 6540 Saint Antoine St, Detroit. TheSweatShop.EventBrite.com. Getting My Own Address – 10am-12pm. Presentation for families or individuals with Autism or other disabilities; an opportunity to start to learn and think about independent housing. Facilitated by Linda Ronan Brown, JD, co-founder and coordinator or GMOA. Training is funded through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Free. The Children’s Center, 101 E Alexandrine, Detroit. 313-344-9099 x3114. Ndwyer@DWMHA.com.

larships. Clinic includes hockey, lacrosse, football, baseball, golf, soccer, tennis, yoga and nutrition. Equipment and water provided. Participants will also enjoy a t-shirt, give-aways, raffle prizes and a piece of pizza. Free. Mack Athletic Complex, 4300 Marseilles St, Detroit. Limited seating available, RSVP: TrySportsForFree.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Women’s Qigong Introduction – 5pm. Come learn self-care practices to support physical and emotional health for women at the introduction to Radiant Lotus Women’s Qigong. RLWQ can help with menopause symptoms and other women’s health issues. Free. Simply Yoga, 1627 Monroe, Dearborn. Facebook.com/Ease.Chi. 313-429-3214.

Why Aren’t You Sleeping? – 7:15-8:30pm. Presented by Dr. Danielle Potter, D.C. Discover what’s preventing a good night sleep. Sleep habits, sleep aids, pillows and more will be discussed at this presentation. Free. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N. Canton Center Rd, Ste 109, Canton. 734455-6767. CantonCenterChiropractic.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Stroke Care and Prevention – 7-8:30pm. Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the US. It has been estimated that up to eighty percent of strokes are preventable. Explore holistic approaches to preventable and post-stroke care. Free. Karl Wellness Center and Chiropractic Clinic, 30935 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland. Please RSVP: 734-425-8220. KarlWellnessCenter.com.

Reality of Recovery – 7-9pm. Community Care Services presents Emmy-award-winning veteran of broadcast journalism Frank Turner for an inspiring, honest conversation about addiction and recovery. Following his remarks, Mr. Turner will moderate a panel discussion with a variety of experts and individuals whose lives have been impacted by addiction and recovery. Free. Wayne County Community College District – Downriver Campus, 21000 Northline Rd, Taylor. ComCareServ.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Salad in a Jar – 12:30-2:30pm. Participants are to bring two salad toppings to share and will go home with two salads in a jar. There will also be free anti-oxidant scores for everyone that attends. All are welcome. $10 or 2/$15. Wellness Center of Plymouth, 1075 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth. RSVP: 734-454-5600. WellnessCenterOfPlymouth.com.

planahead SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 Body Mind Spirit Festival – 10am-5pm. Admission includes access to all vendors, workshops and a children’s activities area. $5. Unity of Livonia, 28660 Five Mile Road, Livonia (east of Middlebelt Rd). 734-421-1760. UnityOfLivonia.org.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 & 15

Fifth Annual Fall Holistic and Psychic Expo – 10am-6pm Saturday. 11am-5pm Sunday. Holistic practitioners, readers, mediums, medical intuitives, aura photography, energy work, holistic and spiritual products, presentations. $10/daily, $15/weekend, $8/college students, $5 age 12-17. Eastern Michigan University, Student Center, 900 Oakwood St, Ypsilanti. HolisticPsychicExpo.com. See ad and coupon page 7.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15 Temple Gathering to Discuss Sexuality and Consciousness – 5-7pm. Curious about Mystery School of the Temple but not sure where to start? Join in for a temple gathering – a regular gathering for seekers, getting a chance to connect and discuss openly on sexuality, consciousness, spirituality, tantra and more. After an opening meditation, there is a Sacred Circle, creating a safe space to share and ask questions on intimate topics, similar to a Satsang in the yoga tradition with a flavor of the talking stick traditions of Native American shamanism. Free. Mystery School of the Temple Arts, Dearborn. Must RSVP: Support@LeslieBlackburn. com. LeslieBlackburn.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 Ann Arbor Annual Arts and Crafts Show – Crafting with Grace – 10am-4pm. Juried arts and crafts show, 60+ artisans with their handcrafted items. Free door prize drawings featuring artisans handcrafted items. Homemade concessions, baked goods, complimentary face-painting and kids kraft corner. Stroller/wheelchairs welcomed. Portion of proceeds go to help support community needs. $2, no fee for children under 12. New Grace Apostolic Temple, 2898 Packard Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-3688897. CraftingWithGrace.com.

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sunday Dance Meditation Technique – 10am-noon. This 90-minute, un-choreographed, whole-being workout is a drug-free, scientific technique and art for transforming tension into creativity. $10. The Scarab Club, 217 Farnsworth, Detroit. 248-910-3351. DanceMT.com. Jazz in the Afternoon – 2-5pm. Gina’s Jazz & Soul Food presents Jazz in the Afternoon featuring Sky Covington & Jimi Blues. Free. 17410 E Warren, Detroit. 248-766-8332. Community Yoga Session – 4-5pm. $20/drop-in. Citizen Yoga, 1224 Library St, Detroit. 313-5025450.

monday Downtown Street Eats – 11am-2pm. Great lunchtime choices from food trucks that line Cadillac Square. Campus Martius Park, Detroit. CampusMartiusPark.org.

Track Workouts – 5:45-6:45pm. Group run. Workouts will be based around half and full marathons, 5K and 10K training, and body weight strength workouts for runners. Free. WSU Lowell Blanchard Track, 5210 Gullen Mall, Detroit. Run-Detroit.com. Beginner Belly Dance with Abida – 6-7pm. Learn the ancient art of belly dance. All fitness levels welcome, no experience necessary. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a bottle of water. Class will cover basic isolations and movements followed be a choreographed dance to practice at home. $10. Victor’s Den, Fitness Center (inside main doors to the right), 780 Town Center Dr, Dearborn. 313-506-3073. Yoga with Yoganic Flow – 6-7pm. Donations accepted. Lafayette Greens, at the corner of Michigan Ave & Shelby, Detroit. 313-285-2244.

Greater Health Community Walking Group – 6-7:30pm. Explore the beautiful trails of Palmer Park, connect with new friends and thrive in healthy fun. Free. Splash Park on Merrill Plaisance, Detroit. 313-451-1278. Olive-Seed.com/STGH. Skate Night – 6-8pm. Join friends and family for roller skating fun. Skate rental $1.50. $2 admission. Lincoln Park Skating Center, 1419 Southfield Rd. 313-381-7465. LincolnParkSkating.com. Tai Chi with Ted Cash – Sept 11, Sept 18, Sept 25. 6:45-7:45pm. $7 or $5 for Sankofa members. Sankofa Life Learning and Wellness Center, 18734 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-826-0473 or 313733-0430.

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Run For God – 6:30-8am. Good Shepherd United Methodist Church “Run For God” team trains throughout the year. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to join for exercise and fellowship. Free. Smith Middle School, 23851 Yale St, Dearborn. 734-429-3214. SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. 1st & 3rd Tues. Free to Chamber members, one business per industry. Nonmembers can visit two meetings free. WCCC-Downriver Campus, 21000 Northline Rd, Conference Rm 8, Taylor. 734 2846000. swcrc.com

Itch-to-Stitch – 6-7:30pm. Knitters and crocheters gather to work on their latest projects. Bring projects, enjoy company while working and get help from experienced knitters. Free. Taylor Community Library, 12303 Pardee, Taylor. CityOfTaylor.com. Open Mic – 8pm. 2nd Tue. For musicians, poets, comedians, etc. Sign-up starts at 6:30pm. Free. Always Brewing Detroit, 19180 Grand River, Detroit. 313-879-1102.

OGD ft. Sky Covington – 8:30pm. Jazz night presented by Baker’s Keyboard Lounge. $10 cover. Baker’s Keyboard Lounge, 20510 Livernois, Detroit. 248-445-1277.

wednesday SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. 2nd & 4th Tue. Free to Chamber members, one business per industry. Nonmembers can visit two meetings free. WCCC-Downriver Campus, 21000 Northline Rd, Conference Rm 8, Taylor. 734 2846000. swcrc.com. Rotary Club of Detroit – Noon-1:30pm. Great local speakers at this weekly lunch meeting. Business attire. $26.50. Detroit Athletic Club, 241 Madison Ave, Detroit. RSVP: 586-943-5785.

Crafts Hour – 2-3pm. Ages 5-12. Free. Harper Woods Public Library, Once Upon a Time Rm, 19601 Harper Ave. 313-343-2575. Qigong – 6-7pm. With Emily Rogers. Donations accepted. Lafayette Greens at the corner of Michigan Ave & Shelby, Detroit. 313-285-2244.

Basic-Level Stress Relief Yoga – 6-7:15pm. With Mary Ivey-Suiter. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642.

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Crochet Guild Meeting – 6-8pm. The Metro Detroit Crochet Guild meets at Detroit Fiber Works. Free. Detroit Fiber Works, 19359 Livernois, Detroit. 313610-5111 or 313-457-3431. Canton Communicators Club – 6:30pm. Learn to become a better communicator and improve public speaking abilities. Canton Human Services Center, 50430 School House Rd, Rm D, Canton. Meditation and Mindful Musings – 7pm. Deep meditation followed by a mindful, supportive discussion of a spiritual topic. Free. Unity of Livonia, 28660 Five Mile Rd, Livonia. 734-421-1760. UnityOfLivonia.org.

Traditional African Dance – 7-8pm. With Sistah Nubia. Free (donations accepted). Detroit Market Garden, 1850 Erskine St, Detroit. 313-237-8733. GreeningOfDetroit.com. Posture Pro Yoga Level I/II – 7:30-9pm. Join instructor Sheri Giorio for a therapeutic yoga class. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix Toledo Rd, Southgate. 313-617-9535. CarrieHura.ABMP.com.

thursday Thermography First – With Linda Honey. Appointment based. Radiation-free thermographic scans. Canton Center Chiropractic, 6231 N Canton Center Rd, Ste 109. RSVP: 586-770-4429.

SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. 1st & 3rd Thur. Free to chamber members, one business per industry. Nonmembers can visit two meetings per month. WCCCD Downriver Campus, EPAC Rm 8 (upstairs), 21000 Northline, Taylor. 734 284-6000. swcrc.com. Tai Chi/Qigong – 10am. Learn practices that can help reduce pain, blood pressure, stress and help many chronic health issues. All levels welcome. $5. Good Shepherd UMC, 1570 Mason St, Dearborn. 313-429-3214. Facebook.com/Ease.Chi

Adult Creative Coloring – 2-4pm. Coloring pages and crayons will be provided if needed. Free. Dearborn Senior Services, Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave. 313942-2412. DearbornFordCenter.com. Zen Stretch Class – 5:45-6:45pm. Held at The Wellness Garden. Michigan Massage Professionals, Ste 105, 6755 Merriman, Garden City. 734-664-5275.

Ashtanga – 6pm. Yoga Shala & Wellness, 25411 W Warren, Ste D, Dearborn Heights. 313-278-4308. Greater Health Community Walking Group – 6-7:30pm. Explore the beautiful trails of Palmer Park, connect with new friends and thrive in healthy fun. Free. Splash Park on Merrill Plaisance, Detroit. 313-451-1278. Olive-Seed.com/STGH.

Yoga For Strength and Flexibility – 7:15-8:15pm. Led by Mary Ivey-Suiter. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 DixToledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642.

Concert Series – 7:30-9pm. Bring blankets or folding chairs while relaxing and enjoying the music on the amphitheater lawn. There will be raffles and kids’ activities, Crusin Custom Coneys, Good Humor ice cream and Awesome Bounce. Free. Heritage Park, 1150 S Canton Center, Canton. 734-394-5460. MICanton.CivicPlus.com. Jam Session – 10pm-2am. Harbor House Detroit presents Thursday Night Jam Session hosted by Sky Covington. $5. Harbor House, 440 Clinton, Detroit. 248-766-8332. HarborHouseMi.com.

friday Senior Fitness – 11am-12pm. Hosted by Healthy Detroit and Detroit Parks and Recreation Department. All levels welcome. Free. Butzel Family Center, 7737 Kercheval Ave, Detroit. 313-628-2100. Detroit City Chess Club – 4-8pm. Join the Detroit City Chess Club in their regular Friday meet-ups in Prentis Court. Free. DIA, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit. DIA.org. 313-833-7900.

Stretching - Sept 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 5:30 pm. Protocols for long, flexible muscles & Connective tissue to facilitate movement, performance, flexibility and injury protection. $12. RSVP Necessary. Wellness Center of Plymouth, 1075 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth 734-454-5600.

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