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elcome to the September issue of Natural Awakenings, our caretaking issue. So many of us either are caring for loved ones, or have loved ones caring for us, that it seems fitting to offer some great thoughts on this important, sacred and sometimes difficult part of life.

Caretaking also applies to the world around us. Natural Awakenings readers are known for their compassion toward others, both human and non-human, and our environment.

Here is some food for thought on care and compassion.

There are four kinds of people in the world: Those who have been caregivers; Those who currently are caregivers; Those who will be caregivers; And those who will need caregivers. ~ Rosalynn Carter

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Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive. ~ Dalai Lama XIV

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For me, I am driven by two main philosophies: know more today about the world than I knew yesterday and lessen the suffering of others. You’d be surprised how far that gets you. ~ Neil deGrasse Tyson Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. ~ Leo Buscaglia I would rather make mistakes in kindness and compassion than work miracles in unkindness and hardness. ~ Mother Teresa Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace. ~ Albert Schweitzer

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newsbriefs Regional Workshops on the Parkway

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hree Saturday workshops in September feature the history and natural environment of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Space is limited, and reservations are requested.

September 6, 10 a.m. to noon: The Blue Ridge Parkway, A Most Visionary Thing. Peter Givens, Blue Ridge Parkway interpretive specialist with the National Park Service, will offer a look into the minds of the BRP planners and today’s park managers.

Cost: Members, $15/person; nonmembers, $30/person; families, $50 (includes one-year membership); free for children 14 and younger. Location: Friends BRP home office, 4419 Pheasant Ridge, Ste. 101, Roanoke.

September 13, 10 a.m. to noon: Blue Ridge Parkway, Highway for Migration, Part II, hosted by naturalist and retired science teacher Jim Keighton.

Observe hawks, dragonflies and butterflies at the height of their migratory path through the Blue Ridge.

Cost: Members, $15/person; nonmembers, $30/person; families, $50 (includes one-year membership); free for children 14 and younger.

Location: Mahogany Rock Overlook (Milepost 235), in North Carolina.

September 20, 7:30 to 10 a.m.: Fall Migration on the Parkway, hosted by bird expert William Haddad. All 144 acres of the historic Orchard at Altapass are open for exploration to birders. From mid-August through October, mixed flocks of migrating songbirds are abundant.

Cost: Members, $15/person, nonmembers: $30/person, families, $50 (includes one-year membership); free for children 14 and younger. Location: Orchard at Altapass (Milepost 328), in North Carolina.

Reservations requested for all workshops. For more information or to register, call 540-772-2992.

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Stacy Hairfield Joins Life in Balance as New Program Director

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tacy Hairfield, former publisher of Natural Awakenings of Virginia’s Blue Ridge, will become the program director for Life in Balance Counseling and Wellness Center, in Christiansburg. She has been working as its office manager since earlier this year.

Hairfield met Life in Balance’s owner and executive director, Angela McGoldrick, five years ago as the center was preparing to open. The two became friends when McGoldrick placed an ad in Natural Awakenings.

Stacy Hairfield “I could see tremendous potential at Life In Balance and I was eager to help grow her business in a hands-on way, but it just wasn’t feasible due to the demands of publishing Natural Awakenings,” Hairfield says. She eventually sold the magazine to current publisher Tracy Garland in September 2012, in order to spend more time with her family.

In January, McGoldrick offered Hairfield the position of office manager to help implement a more streamlined operating system. As this transition ends, Harfield will move into the position of program director.

“My vision for Life In Balance is coming to fruition.” says McGoldrick. “We are intentionally growing to offer more ways for people to become empowered and live their happiest, best lives now.”

Life in Balance offers counseling, life coaching, massage therapy, yoga classes, wellness talks, and workshops for adults, children, adolescents, couples and families.

Life in Balance Counseling and Wellness Center is located at 125 Akers Farm Rd., Ste. D, in Christiansburg. For more information, call 540-381-6215, email Crystal@LifeInBalanceCenter.com or visit LifeInBalanceCenter.com. See ad, page 25, and Community Resource Directory, page 30.

Annual Blue Ridge Potters Guild Show and Sale

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he Blue Ridge Potters Guild will hold its 15th Annual Show and Sale, October 10, 11 and 12, at Patrick Henry High School. The event will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and from 12 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. This is the largest all-pottery show in Virginia, with 70 potters exhibiting and selling their work.

The theme for this year’s show is “Evolution.” Members of the Blue Ridge Potters Guild will demonstrate how clay becomes a finished piece. Because potters have their own style, each piece is unique. Visitors to the demonstration area will see one potter start to form a piece and watch it evolve as other potters build on the shape until it is finished. The Kids’ Korner, open Saturday and Sunday, allows children to try their hands at shaping clay.

In the Gallery section of the show, potters will exhibit works that best represent the theme. This year’s Gallery will be judged by Donna Polseno and Rick Hensley, well-known potters from Floyd.

Cost: Free admission. Location: Patrick Henry High School, 2102 Grandin Rd., Roanoke. For more information, email BPinVA@cox.net or visit BlueRidgePotters.com. See ad, page 9.

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new local book entitled Leave No Trace in the Outdoors outlines the principles and low-impact practices of respecting the environment during outdoor activities. It was written by Jeff Marion, Virginia Tech adjunct professor in the College of Natural Resources and Environment and a recreation ecologist with the U.S. Geological Survey. “Leave No Trace in the Outdoors is about making decisions to protect the world around you,� says Marion. The book is a resource for federal and state land management agencies, recreation and conservation organizations, communities and the general public.

Marion is a founding member of the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics and helped to develop the Leave No Trace principles. Proceeds from book sales go to the center.

Marion organized the book around the seven principles: plan ahead and prepare, travel and camp on durable surfaces, dispose of waste properly, leave what you find, minimize campfire impacts, respect wildlife and be considerate of other visitors.

The principles can be applied anywhere, Marion says, from wilderness to local parks and back yards. The guide includes a chapter on each principle and how to apply it in different environments. “We can enjoy protected areas without harming them — but only if we assume a personal responsibility to learn about and apply the best available low-impact practices,� Marion says.

For more information, visit VTNews.vt.edu/ articles/2014/07/072314-cnre-LeaveNoTraceBook.html. Leave No Trace in the Outdoors is available online at Amazon.com and StackpoleBooks.com.

Solarize Roanoke Brings Affordable Solar to Homeowners

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olarize Roanoke, a local initiative to bring solar to the Roanoke community, is offering affordable residential solar panel installation to residents of Roanoke community through September 30. Solarized Roanoke is a partnership between the City of Roanoke and Community Housing Partners.

The group states that qualifying homeowners in specific zip codes with adequate sunshine on their properties can “go solar� for about $7,500 up front, a far cry from the average $30,000 once required. Homeowners in the following zip codes are eligible: 24011, 24012, 24013, 24014, 24015, 24016, 24017, 24018 and 24019.

The Solarize Roanoke team will walk interested homeowners through the program step by step: deciding whether a home is suited to solar, explaining energy savings, referring a qualified contractor, offering discounts and financing, helping with permits and materials, and scheduling the installation.

Solarize Roanoke also offers presentations to churches, community groups, neighborhoods, workplaces and other organizations.

For more information, or to host a presentation, call Mason Cavell at 540-260-3494, email Info@SolarizeRoanoke.org or visit SolarizeRoanoke.org.

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newsbriefs Free Lynchburg Community Peace Fair

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Forestry and Wildlife Field Tours

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irginia Cooperative Extension and the Virginia Forest Landowner Education Program in Virginia Tech’s College of Natural Resources and Environment, in collaboration with Virginia’s natural resource agencies, companies and associations, will hold their 38th annual Fall Forestry and Wildlife Field Tours. The tours will begin September 29.

The tours offer landowners, natural resource professionals and other interested Virginians the opportunity to spend a day in the field visiting a variety of properties that are actively managed for timber and wildlife. Participants will visit private, industry and public lands that center on multiple-use management opportunities and practices.

“The field tour series is the longest running program of its kind in Virginia,” says Jennifer Gagnon, coordinator of the Virginia Forest Landowner Education Program.

Tours will be held in the Chesapeake Bay area on September 29 and 30 (a twoday tour), Halifax County on October 10, and Grayson and Carroll counties on October 30. The registration fee, due one week before the tour date, includes lunch, refreshments and transportation, as well as accommodations and extra meals for the Chesapeake Bay tour.

Cost: Chesapeake Bay tour, $150 per person (includes lodging and extra meals); Halifax County tour, $45/person or $75/couple; Grayson and Carroll counties tour, $30/person or $50/couple. Pre-registration is required. For more information, email JGagnon@VT.edu or visit ForestUpdate.frec.VT.edu.

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n honor of the annual International Day of Peace, the 2014 Lynchburg Community Peace Fair will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on September 21 at the Aviary in Miller Park, in Lynchburg. The fair, sponsored by the nonprofit Lynchburg Peace Education Center and The Peace Practice, is free and open to the public.

“The purpose of the fair is two-fold,” says Susie Joiner, of The Peace Practice. “It’s educational, to provide information on a wide range of events, services, businesses and organizations, operating on a local to global level, that promote peace and justice. And it’s recreational, offering activities to community members that relieve stress, celebrate peace and inspire and nurture the individual and collective spirit.”

The fair will include educational tables for peace and justice organizations, petitions and literature, and recordings on issues of local to international importance, and recreational sessions such as laughter yoga, a drum circle, guided relaxation meditation and activities and crafts for children.

Groups or individuals who would like to have a booth or provide an activity as a Partner in Peace are welcome to join the celebration, Joiner says.

Location: The Aviary in Miller Park, 301 Grove St, Lynchburg. Cost: Free. For more information, call Ev Heath at 434-660-7566 or Susie Joiner at 434-6093437, email Mail@ThePeacePractice.com or visit ThePeacePractice.com.

Events for Sustainability Week in Blacksburg

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his year’s Sustainability Week in Blacksburg will be held from September 13 through 21. A variety of free activities will be available during the week, which is sponsored by Sustainable Blacksburg, Virginia Tech and the Town of Blacksburg.

On September 16, from 6 to 8 p.m., an evening of brief presentations will be held at the newly restored Alexander Black House on Draper Road. Eight speakers will offer quick “20/20” presentations—20 slides for 20 seconds each. Topics will address invasive species in Stadium Woods, beekeeping, building home compost tumblers, community gardens, Solarize Blacksburg, market kids, local food systems and the Catawba Sustainability Center. Discussions will follow.

Volunteers are needed for the Invasive Plant Cleanup in Stadium Woods, from 4 to 6 p.m. on September 18. Those attending should wear closed-toe shoes, long pants and long sleeves, and bring water bottles, leather work gloves and yard tools (if possible).

Other events include a farm tour, local food, music, hoop house grand opening and community meal, environmental discussions and activities, tree-planting service project on Virginia Tech campus, YMCA service event, solar discussion and solar home tour, electronic waste recycling, and a Habitat for Humanity ReStore sustainability showcase with hands-on demonstrations on re-purposing and upcycling projects, information, drawings for prizes and volunteer opportunities.

Cost: Free. Location: Varies. For more information and updates, call Carol Davis, sustainability manager for the Town of Blacksburg, at 540-558-0786, email CDavis@Blacksburg.gov or visit Blacksburg.gov (see “Environmental Sustainability” under “Living”) or SustainableBlacksburgVA.org.

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asey Pullen recently joined Revive Organic Salon, in Roanoke, as a junior designer. To introduce clients to Pullen, the salon is offering a 10-percent discount on each shampoo and blow-dry style for his new clients in September.

Pullen has an associate’s degree in cosmetology. “He is constantly attending trade shows and seminars to update his skills,” says Revive owner Alisa Hall. “He enjoys hair sculpting and coloring, and has a passion for making people feel better about themselves.” Each month, the salon will offer a special for Pullen’s clients.

“He has taken this path in the hair world so he can mix his love for art, creativity and helping others,” Hall says.

Revive Organic Salon features Aveda and Organic Salon Systems products and offers cuts, styles, coloring, chemical texturizing and conditioning treatments, as well as hair restoration, hair units and wigs and facial waxing. The salon uses color systems that contain certified organic extracts and natural ingredients that maintain the hair’s essential moisture and protein levels. “This means your hair is not damaged in the color process,” Hall explains.

Revive Organic Salon is located at 2305-A Colonial Ave., Roanoke. For more information, call 540-798-5406 or visit ReviveOrganicSalon.com. See ad, page 11, and Community Resource Directory, page 29.

Holistic Holiday at Sea Cruise 2015

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he 2015 Holistic Holiday at Sea cruise will be held March 14 to 21.

The holistic lineup includes presentations by doctors, wellness instructors and chefs speaking on all aspects of holistic health, wellness and plant-based and macrobiotic diets. Drs. Caldwell Esselstyn, T.Colin Campbell, Neal Barnard and Michael Greger will discuss why such diets serve the health of the body and the world. Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, Chef AJ and several other vegan chefs will show attendees how to make food taste great. There will be 35 instructors presenting more than 130 classes, including yoga, Pilates and meditation. Evening parties will offer opportunities for fun and socializing.

National Geographic Traveler calls Holistic Holiday at Sea cruises “one of the 100 best worldwide vacations to enrich your life.” Hosted by Florida-based health and wellness expert Sandy Pukel, the cruise ship docks in Falmouth, Jamaica; Georgetown, Grand Cayman Islands; Cozumel, Mexico; and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas.

For more information, call 828-749-9537, email Info@HolisticHolidayAtSea.com or visit HolisticHolidayAtSea.com. See ad, page 15.

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healthbriefs MINDFULNESS MEDITATION CAN HINDER ONSET OF ALZHEIMER’S

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pilot study from the Harvard Medical School indicates yet another benefit of meditation.

The researchers tested 14 people with mild cognitive impairment, which often leads to Alzheimer’s disease, and provided them with either Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction training or standard care.

Brain imaging tests indicated that those engaged in meditative training had increased activity and connections among three areas of the brain—the posterior cingulate cortex, medial prefrontal cortex and left hippocampus. Although larger studies are needed, study authors remark, “These preliminary results indicate that in adults with mild cognitive impairment, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction therapy may have a positive impact on the regions of the brain most related to mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease.”

Vitamin D3 Cuts Antibiotic Use by Elderly

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More than 600 subjects, ages 60 to 84, were divided into three groups and for one year took either 1,000 international units (IU) a day of vitamin D3, 2,000 IU a day of vitamin D3, or a placebo.

Those given the 2,000 IU of vitamin D3 per day were 28 percent less likely to require antibiotics prescriptions than those taking the placebo. Those older than 70 years were 47 percent less likely to be prescribed antibiotics than the placebo group.

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For three months, they were given either a placebo pill or 300 milligrams per day of licorice root extract. Then they were tested for visceral fat using CT scans and measured for waist circumference, waist-to-hip measurements and BMI scores. The licorice extract group had significantly fewer visceral fat cells, lower BMI scores and reduced waist circumference compared with the placebo group. Previous research with the extract also showed similar weight-loss effects among human subjects.

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Overcharging Mobile Devices Wastes Money Smartphone maker Nokia estimates most devices need only about two hours to fully charge, making overnight charging highly wasteful; users also should disengage and unplug chargers from the wall when they’re done. Another helpful tip from BatteryUniversity.com is not to wait until cell phone power is nearly or completely depleted before recharging, because full discharges put a strain on the battery that can shorten its lifespan.

Umbra Fisk, an environmental columnist at Grist.org, advises using a power strip and even a timer as parts of a central charging area for all mobile devices to facilitate monitoring and reduce overcharging. Energy Star-qualified (EnergyStar.gov) cordless phones demand about half the energy of standard units.

Energy Star reports that the average U.S. household spends $100 annually to power devices while they are off, constituting nearly 10 percent of annual electric utility bills and amounting to an annual total of 100 billion-plus kilowatt hours of U.S. electricity consumption and more than $10 billion in annual energy costs.

actionalert Planetary Push Public Demands Climate Change Solutions People throughout the U.S. and worldwide, representing hundreds of grassroots and non-government organizations, will converge on New York City for the Peoples Climate March on September 21.

As United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon calls for heads of state to mobilize at an historic U.N. Summit on Climate Change that weekend, the people will demand action via the largest-ever climate change citizens’ demonstration.

Concerned groups and individuals expect to exchange ideas, articulate common challenges and address solutions.

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Celebrating Pesticide-Free Orchards The nationally acclaimed Rodale Institute will celebrate its fifth annual Organic Apple Festival on September 21 in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, more than 30 years after planting the trees.

Organizers note that when growers select just one genetic variety of apple to reproduce and cultivate, they create a monoculture that easily becomes more susceptible to pests and diseases than an orchard that hosts several varieties. An array of insects and blights favor this all-American fruit, which is why standard apples are the single-most pesticide-contaminated produce item at conventional groceries.

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t was an unseasonably cool Sunday afternoon in August as Virginia Mountain Vineyards hosted Yoga with Wine. As the 10 guests stretched out on their mats for Savasana (or “Corpse Pose”), the relaxation pose at the end of a yoga session, they were visited by a hummingbird. Its hum mingled with distant conversations and other winery sounds. Yoga away from the studio, church basement or gym brings a new aspect to the ancient practice.

“Yoga” is an umbrella term for physical, mental and spiritual practices aimed at transforming body and mind. While the origins date as far back as the fifth century, yoga began to gain popularity in the western world in the 1980s.

Yoga studios and other practice opportunities abound in the Blue

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Ridge region, but sometimes it’s nice to get away and focus on the yoga itself. “Sometimes we just need to retreat,” says Debbie Stephens, owner of The Yoga Center, in Roanoke. She partnered with the Botetourt County vineyard for the Yoga and Wine event and led the yoga session.

“I like to do events like the Virginia Mountain event, because they allow us to align ourselves with nature, to connect with the natural world,” she says.

“There are fewer distractions and it’s easier to stay focused. It’s important to set aside time for ourselves.”

Stephens started The Yoga Center 16 years ago, and it has been in its Grandin Road location since 2010. Her intention was to create a space dedicated to yoga, away from other settings and other distractions.

The Omni Homestead Resort, in Hot Springs, added yoga to its fitness offerings about a year ago, says Lynn Swann, director of marketing and communications. The resort undertook a major renovation of its famous spa at that time, adding the Spa Garden. In addition to the River Reflexology Walk (to stimulate reflex points on the soles of the feet) and historic hot springs, the Spa Garden also is the site of Yoga in the Garden. Swann says the daily yoga classes, including Yoga Foundations, Vinyasa Flow (movement synchronized to breathing and involving poses flowing together) and Restorative Yoga, also are available in the fitness area.

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Yoga was added to the lineup when the resort enhanced its fitness offerings, including a summer “Yoga for Kids” class. “The response has been very positive,” Swann says.

The nearby Greenbrier Resort, in White Sulfur Springs, West Virginia, offers classes for all levels of yoga practitioners. Gentle Yoga is for beginners, and the intermediate YogaFit features a mix of gentle poses with a Vinyasastyle flow. The Yoga Walk is a two-mile power walk finished with Vinyasa Yoga by the resort’s Meditation Trail.

The Greenbrier also is offering a Yoga Retreat and Unlimited Golf weekend, October 31 through November 2. The yoga portion of the weekend features luxurious accommodations, intermediate and advanced classes and an invitation to the Gatsby at the Greenbrier Party.

Virginia Mountain Vineyards is a relaxing setting for yoga.

Primland, a luxury retreat in the Blue Ridge Mountains at Max Meadows, created a space for yoga when the spa opened in 2010, says spa director Melissa Dillon. She notes that they wanted to incorporate fitness and yoga into the spa vision. “Yoga is a form of exercise that brings harmony and balance to those who practice it,” she says. “It allows us to disconnect from our daily lives.”

The spa offers private sessions, as well as complimentary (for guests) classes on weekends. It features two types of yoga: Ashtanga and Kripalu.

Ashtanga involves synchronizing the breath with a progressive series of postures, which produces intense internal

Lotus Shrine Meditation Hall at Yogaville.

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heat and a profuse, purifying sweat that detoxifies muscles and organs.

Kripalu uses inner focus, meditation, standard yoga poses and breathwork to develop relaxation.

No discussion of yoga retreats would be complete without Yogaville, a spiritual community and retreat located on 750 acres in Buckingham.

Yogaville offers programs year ’round, says Bill Geoghegan, director of social media marketing, especially training for teachers, at basic, intermediate and advanced levels. Outside teachers also come to the retreat and offer their own programs. “The classes are pretty diverse,� he adds.

For people looking to get away for yoga, he recommends the Welcome Weekends, which run from Friday afternoons through Sunday afternoons.

Guests can choose from private rooms, dormitories or tent sites. The weekend involves yoga classes, meditation and vegetarian food. Geoghegan says guests can do as much or as little as they choose during the weekend, although he does encourage them to walk around the grounds and visit the Lotus Shrine Meditation Hall. “It’s a meditative experience,� he says.

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s there a way to upend the limits of Alzheimer’s disease? Expressive therapies focus on what people can do and their successes. Cultural programs offer creative opportunities for those with dementia and their care partners.

Artful Imagination Prompts Participation “Looking at art and making observations gives people living with dementia a chance to exercise their imagination and creativity,” says Susan Shifrin, Ph.D., director of ARTZ Philadelphia, part of the Artists for Alzheimer’s program founded by John Zeisel, Ph.D., and Sean Caulfield. “There are no right or wrong answers. People are enlivened, realizing they still have ideas to contribute.”

Prior to a museum visit, an ARTZ facilitator brings photos of familiar works of art that evoke memories, emotions and conversation to a care facility. The facilitator then tailors a museum visit so that the most engaging works of art are viewed. A similarly beneficial at-home ARTZ experience relates to the individual’s background or interests, looking for images that tell a story about

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families or feature animals the loved one likes.

“Use open-ended, non-judgmental questions to discuss the art,” Shifrin suggests. “It’s all about listening to the response and encouraging the conversation.”

Musical Connections Trigger Happiness Dan Cohen, of Brooklyn, New York, had a simple yet profound idea: Furnish people that have memory loss with an iPod loaded with their favorite music. It’s helping people nationwide reconnect with themselves through listening to their personal playlists. He has repeatedly seen how “The music transforms lives.”

Cohen notes, “Residents who were formerly idle become engrossed in listening to their favorite music. They are empowered to choose the songs they want to hear. They become engaged as the music triggers memories. I’ve also seen the experience make people more social.” He recommends using headphones to minimize distractions. Sit together, turn on the iPod and watch for smiles of delight.

Dance Movement Integrates Souls “Dance therapy enhances connections in the brain and uses movement to integrate body, mind and spirit,” says Erica Hornthal, owner of Chicago’s North Shore Dance Therapy, a psychotherapy practice that helps individuals cope with the challenges of dementia.

Hornthal often notices a real change after people experience movement therapy. Often, when she enters a memory care facility she sees people withdrawn or sleeping. After she guides them in specific movements designed to connect mind and body, participants are usually awake, more alert and making eye contact.

“We might reach our arms up, then down, to connect with ourselves. We might give ourselves a hug and then stretch toward our neighbor,” explains Hornthal, a board-certified dance movement therapist. “All the movements have a psychosocial goal.”

She suggests that care partners play familiar music and encourage their loved one to move as they wish to. The care partner might move her head or wiggle her fingers to the music, invit-

ing the other to do the same. “Focus on what your loved one can do and celebrate their abilities,” Hornthal advises.

Brushing Watercolor Memories “Even after memory and cognitive functions are damaged, the ability to create art can continue,” says Karen Clond, a licensed master social worker and dementia care specialist at the Alzheimer’s Association Heart of America chapter, in Prairie Village, Kansas. “The organization’s Memories in the Making art program works because the amygdala, the part of the brain involved with emotions and memory that processes feelings like fear, also processes beauty, appreciation and attachment.”

Sally Jenny developed the program in 1988, which now boasts more than 4,000 participant artists a week. Facilitators create a safe and encouraging atmosphere to explore painting with watercolors, which can unlock memories, stimulate thoughts and promote social interaction. The process also produces tangible pieces they’ve created and can revisit. “The artists have complete con-

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“It’s a failure-free activity.”

For at-home painting activities, she suggests inviting guidelines: Provide good-quality supplies; have no expectations; find something good in every effort; ask them to title their piece and affix their artist’s signature; call them an artist and provide artistic respect.

Telling Personal Stories Improves Well-Being “Creative storytelling for dementia patients replaces the pressure to remember with the freedom to imagine,” remarks Joan Williamson, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a coordinator and master trainer with TimeSlips. She’s seen it improve communication, self-esteem and social interaction for people with memory loss.

Whether exploring art, music, movement or storytelling, expressive therapies can enrich the lives and connections of people with dementia and their care partners.

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Friends Help Preserve the Blue Ridge Parkway

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eidi Ketler fell in love with the Blue Ridge Parkway when she was a child growing up in western Pennsylvania. When her family took trips to the beach, they drove on the parkway and stopped to camp and hike along the way. Those trips changed her life. “I always wanted to take a vacation just on the parkway itself,” she says.

Today, Ketler is the president of the Roanoke Valley Chapter of the Friends of Heidi Ketler (left) and Drew and Iris Daniels work on fence repair the Blue Ridge Parkway, a at the Wilson family cemetery on the Blue Ridge Parkway. volunteer organization that Photo courtesy of Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway. helps to take care of the parkway. The local chapter tree down and that would keep the park is part of the Plateau District; the othservice very busy,” Ketler says. “They reers are Ridge, Highlands and Pisgah ally do need our help with these kinds districts, with chapters within each one. of projects. This enables them to deal “Friends is the volunteer arm of with more pressing things.” a group of parkway partners,” Ketler She adds that Friends are “the eyes explains. The partners include the and ears of the Parkway,” and can report National Park Service/Blue Ridge Parksuch things as downed trees and washway, Virginia Department of Forestry, outs and start the process of addressing Roanoke Regional Partnership, County them to keep the area open. of Roanoke, Blue Ridge Parkway The Plateau District works both Association, Blue Ridge Parkway with other chapters and in its own area.

Foundation, Across the Way ProducVolunteers include both members and tions, Hotel Floyd and Eastern Band those who drop in occasionally, and they of Cherokee Indians. “We all have the come in groups, pairs and couples, and same mission: to preserve and enhance sometimes alone.

Some are interested the Blue Ridge Parkway,” Ketler says.

“Because we’re member-driven and the in a specific part of the work, and others just go wherever they are needed. volunteer branch of the National Park For example, Ketler says, some volService, we have the ability to increase unteers focus on maintaining the snow awareness and stewardship. And we do gates along the parkway. Others have a lot of maintenance work, especially gotten basic chainsaw training, proon overlook trails and cemeteries.” vided by the park service, to clear limbs Volunteers help clear trails, remove and buck (cut into logs) fallen trees. fallen limbs and trees, pick up trash and Many others are dedicated to cemetery tend the old family cemeteries along the cleanups, for which the organization parkway. “There always seems to be a provides specific training. The cemetery

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training, which includes a presentation by an archaeologist and information on genealogy, record-keeping and local history, is so popular that recent trainings have been standing-room-only, Ketler says. “So many people care about these old cemeteries, and they love doing the hard work of tending them so they won’t be forgotten.”

The Plateau District also supports and helps organize the Roanoke Mountain Concert Series, from May through the end of September. These are free bluegrass performances held at the Roanoke Mountain campground on Sunday evenings; this month they run from 5 to 6 p.m. When the campground closed to overnight use, the popular concerts were expected to end as well.

But, thanks to grassroots support, the beloved tradition continues, drawing large (and often dancing) crowds each Sunday evening. Visitors are welcome to bring lawn chairs, food and nonalcoholic beverages, Ketler says.

Throughout the year, the organization holds fund-raising events, such as the Friends Golf Classic in May. Donations go toward the local chapter’s needs, such as education programs and workshops and power tools. Recently the group purchased weed-trimmers (for which some members received training, as “there are certain things that you should and shouldn’t cut,” Ketler says), as well as leaf blowers.

The Roanoke-based Friends staff includes Ketler; secretary Mary Ellen Burchett; community relations coordinator Barbara Duerk; volunteer coordinator Fernando Gracia; and facility manager Allen Lawson.

“Our members are amazing, dedicated people, and we are always looking for new people to join us,” Ketler says. “It’s such rewarding work. Every day I think how lucky I am to get to do this work, and it has the same effect on other people.”

Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway is located at 4419 Pheasant Ridge Rd., Ste. 101, Roanoke. For more information, call Heidi Ketler at 540-772-2992, email Roanoke@FriendsBRP.org or visit FriendsBRP.org.

to keep her husband as engaged and active as possible.

When she had difficult issues to discuss, she’d make a “talking date” with him, offering choices by saying, “I’d love to chat with you. Would Tuesday before dinner or Thursday after breakfast work for you?” Before the date, she’d select a comfortable room and clear her mind by meditating, napping or mindfully sipping herbal tea. The conversations would cover anything from how to work with their health professionals to plans for his end-of-life ceremony.

They agreed on strategies and worked together as a team.

Redefine Assistance

Conscious Caregiving Nurture Yourself While Helping Another

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f you’re depressed, tired or sick, your caregiving is likely to suffer,” counsels John Schall, CEO of Caregiver Action Network, in Washington, D.C., and a former family caregiver.

“For the sake of your loved one, take care of yourself.”

The AARP estimates that some 34 million family caregivers provide for someone that is ill or disabled in the U.S. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, in Bethesda, Maryland, caregivers generally struggle with finding time for themselves, managing emotional and physical stress and balancing work and family responsibilities.

Experts suggest that the following seven steps can help people enjoy a healthier, less stressful and more conscious approach to care giving— and receiving.

Reframe Care When Lori La Bey’s mom was diagnosed with dementia, the daughter initially felt she was the only family

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member that could help her. However, gradually, the Minneapolis-based international caregiver advocate and founder of AlzheimersSpeaks.com learned to welcome help from others.

“Being perfect gets in the way of true connections,” she observes.

Although La Bey began her caregiving out of love, the volume of related tasks soon sparked stress. That’s when she taught herself to slow down and reframe her outlook: Before going into her mom’s room, folding her laundry, scheduling healthcare practitioners and delivering dinner, La Bey paused to consciously ask: “Is Mom safe, happy and pain-free?” Centering on those three questions reminded her that she was doing this work out of love.

Psychotherapist Diana Denholm, Ph.D., of West Palm Beach, Florida, heightened her own consciousness by learning to see caregiving as a collaborative effort. Denholm, author of The Caregiving Wife’s Handbook: Caring for Your Seriously Ill Husband, Caring for Yourself (CaregivingWife.com), sought

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“I’ll carry your luggage for you, Dad, since you’re not feeling well”… La Bey still remembers her father’s downturned mouth as she tugged the suitcase out of his hands. “I was trying to be helpful, but instead I took away his dignity and power,” she later realized. “If I had packed his bag lighter, he could have carried it like always.”

When are we helping and when are we doing too much?

“Put yourself in the sick person’s shoes. Avoid doing something the person can do for himself,” agrees Denholm. Controlling behavior changes the dynamics of the relationship and can put the caregiver in a parental role. She recommends a holistic brainstorming exercise in which the caregiver writes answers to such questions as: What am I frustrated about? What really annoys me? Why am I angry with myself?

The results offer a window to understanding our own feelings. “Feeling anger could mean we’re acting codependently and taking on too many responsibilities,” Denholm says. “The caregiver’s job isn’t to save the patient, but merely to support him or her in necessary ways.”

Ask for Help “I don’t want to be a burden,” and “We’re afraid of losing our privacy,” and “I’m the only one who can take care of him; no one else can do it right,” are common concerns. “These self-limiting beliefs prevent people from reaching out for help,” says family caregiver and life coach Yosaif August,

founder of Yes To Life Coaching (YesToLifeCoaching.com), in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and author of Coaching for Caregivers: How to Reach Out Before You Burn Out. August quotes a recent Johns Hopkins study that reported caregivers might improve their health â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;Ś when caregiving is done willingly, at manageable levels and with individuals who are capable of expressing gratitude.â&#x20AC;?

Accepting assistance makes caregiving more manageable.

August understands how overwhelming the experience can be and advises caregivers to ask themselves: â&#x20AC;&#x153;What do I need help with right now?â&#x20AC;?

Keep answers specific, such as, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I need someone to prepare dinner tomorrow night, mow the lawn and pick up our vitamins.â&#x20AC;?

August also suggests creating a family Declaration of Interdependence, a personal statement documenting how the family prefers to be helped, along with the attitudes and behaviors they find especially supportive. Encourage family and friends to ask these two questions: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Are you open to advice?â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Is this a good time to talk about your spouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s condition?â&#x20AC;? Make much-needed breaks sacrosanct from such discussions.

Nurture through Nourishment More than 50 percent of caregivers surveyed in a 21st-century study spearheaded by the National Alliance for Caregiving reported, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have time to take care of myself.â&#x20AC;? That can translate to a lack of exercise, an unhealthy diet and little or no respite. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t healthy and strong, you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t properly care for anyone else,â&#x20AC;? says Liana Werner-Gray, New York City natural lifestyle consultant and author of The Earth Diet (TheEarthDiet.org). To begin each day, she advises drinking one cup of warm water with juice from half a lemon, explaining that stress produces acid and lemon water metabolizes as alkalinity and helps keep the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pH balanced.

For healthy snacks, Werner-Gray recommends easy and nutrition-rich choices like fresh fruits, green smoothies, organic nut butters and a trail mix

Extending a Hand to Caregivers If your caregiving friends canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t articulate what they need, try these lovely offerings. ď Žď&#x20AC; Send a cheerful card. ď Žď&#x20AC; Gift a plant. ď Žď&#x20AC; Weed their garden. ď Žď&#x20AC; Cook a meal. ď Žď&#x20AC; Schedule a walk together. ď Žď&#x20AC; Sit with a loved one for several hours so they can run errands. ď Žď&#x20AC; Volunteer to get their car washed. ď Žď&#x20AC; Take them to a movie or out to dinner.

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when she drifts According to Make a list of favorite off to sleep. She a study by Mayo ways to relax and renew also writes out her Clinic Physician James Levine, during short respites, such intention for the day, envisioning Ph.D., in Scottsdale, as reading, listening to positive outcomes.

Arizona, “Sitting She might affirm: is the new smokmusic, stepping outside, “I am going to ing.” Researchers have linked sitting sipping coffee with friends have a grace-filled day. Things will go for long periods of or taking a hot shower, smoothly.” time with a number Denholm of health concerns and refer to it often. centers herself by that include obesity, petting her cats. Some caregivers chant metabolic syndrome and increased or practice meditation or mindful risks of death from cardiovascular breathing, while others might take a disease and cancer. The solution is to move more and sit less—walk while walk, shop, or sit quietly in a church. on the phone and stand up while reading. Metzl suggests a stretch break Notice Blessings every 20 minutes. Three of his “comLa Bey discovered that her journey as mandments” for fitness are having fun, a caregiver also dramatically enhanced setting goals and minimizing sitting. her own life. “Mom taught me so “Schedule exercise and respite much,” she relates. “I learned compasbreaks and make them as inviolate as a sion and unconditional love on multidoctor’s visit,” advises Schall. ple levels. I learned to live in gratitude, instead of loss.”

Commune with Spirit August notes, “Even in the tough August suggests establishing a twofold times, I experienced an engaged, poiconsciousness-raising ritual to welcome gnant and rich connection with and appreciate life. Begin each day by my parents.” showing gratitude for being alive and For Denholm, treasured gifts inend it focused on forgiveness and graticluded strengthening her communicatude. “When you cultivate gratitude, tion with her husband and working as you notice more things to be grateful a team. for,” says August.

“Allowing yourself to reach out for assistance and make time for respite La Bey concurs, and writes down will deeply enrich your caregiving exat least five things she is grateful for perience,” concludes Schall. every day. She mentally replays time with her mom and appreciates the Deborah Shouse is the author of Love in little moments and signs of hope, the Land of Dementia: Finding Hope in like “the twinkle in Mom’s eye or the the Caregiver’s Journey. Follow her blog at way she held hands and smiled.” This DeborahShouseWrites.wordpress.com. puts her in an upbeat frame of mind

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THE GREAT CLASSROOM PET DEBATE Kids Like Classroom Pets, Animal Lovers Raise Doubts

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classroom pet can help students learn about caring for another species, but is it the best way to teach?

“A classroom pet can be a great opportunity to teach children gentle behavior. Many kids take pride in caring for the pet,” observes Terry Manrique, now a professional parent coach in Columbus, Ohio, who earlier worked with children ages 5 and 6 at Little People’s Country, in LaGrange, Illinois. To prevent jealousy, students can rotate responsibilities for animal care in the classroom and during school breaks.

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The ASPCA advises that the pet’s environment shouldn’t be stressful and care should meet its specific needs. For example, keep handling of an animal to a minimum, and then only with adult supervision. Provide food, clean water and basic veterinary care, including vaccinations and parasite control, grooming, exercise and social interaction. Diligence in finding and eliminating hazardous substances and situations is equally vital.

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Susan Tellem, co-founder of American Tortoise Rescue, in Malibu, California, elaborates on her area of expertise—turtles and tortoises. “A tank isn’t a natural environment for a reptile and doesn’t allow enough room for exercise.

It’s like asking a human to live in a bathtub,” says Tellem. She points out that they also need a proper diet and natural sun, not artificial light.

Tellum used to take rescued turtles for classroom visits until a particularly large specimen staged a protest to the unnatural environment by making a mess, tearing up school papers and posters. Tellem further warns that a turtle might bite (and not let go until the person relaxes) or pinch small fingers when retreating back into its shell. These days, she prefers to share an educational DVD that shows turtles at their best—in their own habitat.

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“Constant artificial lighting goes against the natural sleep cycle of an animal,” comments Veterinarian Amber Andersen, in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. “You can see it at shelters—dogs and cats are unable to achieve a restful sleep and become agitated.”

Too often, the responsibility for caring for a classroom pet falls on the teacher during holiday breaks and summer months. “We had a popular chinchilla that was usually nocturnal, but also made appearances during the day,” says Manrique. “Then one of the teachers brought her dog to school, which caused stress for the chinchilla. When a new student had an allergic reaction to the furry creature, we had to find a new home for him.

Our next pets were fish.”

Manrique’s students have also secured fertilized eggs from a local farmer to watch them hatch before the chicks returned home to the farm. “When we had caterpillars that turned into butterflies, a fun field trip to the park became the official winged release party,” she says.

There is always the chance a pet might die during the school year. Parents are advised when a classroom pet dies and students have a classroom discussion to help them work through their grief.

Lisa Cohn, co-author of Bash and Lucy Fetch Confidence, in Portland, Oregon, wrote the book with her son, Michael, after the sudden death of their dog, Lucy, as

a way to help them deal with their sadness.

The Humane Society of the United States is not in favor of classroom pets. To avoid being vulnerable to predators in the wild, animals often hide symptoms of illness or injury. In captivity, that behavior can delay veterinary help.

Recommended alternatives to bringing animals into the classroom include field trips to nature centers, wildlife refuges and animal shelters. The society’s Kind News magazine for students from kindergarten through sixth grade shares stories of rescued animals, pet care tips and how-tos for nurturing backyard wildlife (HumaneSociety.org).

Before deciding on a classroom pet, consider life from the pet’s point of view—how loud is the class, how old are the kids, how much maintenance will be needed and how much space is needed for a proper habitat. There might be a better way to learn—and teach.

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9 Worst School Pets Birds—can be messy and noisy, bite when handled too much or roughly, are stressed by too much noise and can pass salmonella.

Chinchillas—nocturnal; need cool, constant temperatures of less than 85 degrees and don’t like to be handled.

They need time out of the cage daily (subject to being stepped on by eager children) and require an allergen dust bath to remove oil from their fur.

Ferrets—emit a strong odor and have a tendency to nip.

Frogs—petting can transmit salmonella.

Hamsters—nocturnal; poking can lead to a bite.

Iguanas—can grow to over six feet long and a tail-swiping can be painful; generally not friendly and have highly specific dietary needs.

Rabbits—don’t like to be handled, can bite or scratch; need a calm and peaceful environment to avoid potential stress-induced heart attacks.

Dr. Clark Fobian, of Sedalia, Missouri, president of the American Veterinary Medical Association, says they require hay or grasses, fresh greens, vegetables and a high-grade pellet food, plus toys to prevent boredom and excessive tooth growth.

Snakes—can be aggressive during molting.

Turtles—need sunlight, specific diet and more exercise space than a tank can provide; salmonella may be transmitted through their drinking water or by touch.

Better Alternatives Fish—relaxing to watch and easy to feed.

Guinea pig—larger than a hamster and more easily handled; need space to move around and another companion guinea pig. Fresh food, high in vitamin C, is necessary, according to Fobian. Mites can be a problem requiring a vet visit.

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Say Yes to Yoga It Boosts Health, Peace, Community and Spirituality

by Lynda Bassett

Many experts concur that yoga can be effective in reducing stress. As students continue their practice, they feel less stress and an increased sense of peace and relaxation, along with other mental health benefits.

“Yoga gives you what is often called a ‘witness consciousness’,” says John Kepner, executive director of the International Association of Yoga Therapists, in Little Rock, Arkansas. “Being able to observe the external events around you, but not being caught up in the drama. In modern terms, it’s an increased ability to stay cool, calm and collected.

After a good yoga class, your troubles can appear further away.”

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ois Parker Carmona first stepped into a yoga studio looking for better physical health. “I was doing hot vinyasa because I wanted to sweat. I wanted to feel better,” she recalls.

Many people on a similar quest try yoga for the first time during September’s National Yoga Month (YogaHealth Foundation.org/yoga_month), founded

by Johannes Fisslinger. “This year, more than 2,200 yoga studios will offer informative public events or a free week of classes to new students to educate everyone about the health benefits of yoga and inspire a healthy lifestyle,” says Fisslinger. “Yoga and mindfulness are an essential part of America’s newly emerging health paradigm.”

Like many others, as Carmona deepened her practice, she discovered that yoga’s benefits transcend the physical. Then she went further, becoming a certified Baptiste yoga instructor and co-owner of Melrose Yoga, in Melrose, Massachusetts. “Many of us are so busy and consumed with the constant motion of day-to-day activities that we lose complete track of who we are, along with the state of our bodies,” she says.

“Yoga reconnects me with myself.”

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Flexibility One reason that people try yoga is to improve their flexibility. A recent report from Yoga Alliance, a nonprofit association based in Arlington, Virginia, states that it can improve flexibility and mobility and increase range of motion over time as ligaments, tendons and muscles lengthen and become more elastic.

It also helps relieve muscular tension throughout the body.

The Alliance’s Danica Amore notes that flexibility means different things to different people. “A senior might define flexibility as being able to pick up the grandkids, while young people might consider it essential to their athletic abilities.” Flexibility can also mean being able to turn around easily while backing out of the driveway or running with fewer injuries, adds Carmona.

Improvements in flexibility generally depend on an individual’s age, health and commitment to practicing yoga, as well as the style chosen. “There are so many different lineages of yoga, and each teacher has his or her own style. Plus, each individual progresses at their own pace,” Amore explains. “It’s really a question of where you want this personal practice to take you and how you embrace it in your private life.” The bottom line is that everyone’s journey is different.

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When stress is reduced, an increased sense of calm tends to permeate all areas of one’s life, observes Kepner. “Based on my experience, yoga also helps improve relationships.” He has taught the same group of students for 10 years and notes their special relationship: “If one goes to the same yoga class regularly, a friendship tends to develop with others in the class, called Songhai. After a while, practicing together becomes one of the most valuable parts of the practice,” he says.

This beneficial, deeper sense of community—a major allure of a longterm yoga practice—develops mainly from the intangible sense of working together in terms of physical, mental and spiritual support.

Spirituality and Connectedness “Even beginning students quickly realize how connecting with their bodies and their breath helps them in their everyday lives,” says Carmona. “It adds a transcendent dimension to everything you do in life.”

In addition to its more immediate tangible benefits, other long-term benefits experienced by students may be harder to define or quantify. Carmona observes, “People generally say that yoga has changed their life, physically, mentally and spiritually.”

Lynda Bassett is a freelance writer outside Boston, MA. Connect at LyndaBassett@gmail.com.

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Verbatim Group Energy Session – 6:30-8pm. 1.5hour information session. Enjoy a guided meditation, followed by a chakra clearing and group (energy) session. $20 suggested love offering. Centers of Light and Love, Center for Holistic Living, 1420 Third St, Roanoke. 540-588-0788. CelebrationOfLight@gmail. com. AlexandriaPederson.com.

Sedalia Country Fair and Gathering – 10am-5pm.

A celebration of domestic animals, farming, gardening, and the rural life that sustains us all. Primitive skills, native plants, tipi camp, wagon rides. $5/person; free/ children 12 and under. Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Rd, Big Island. 434-299-5080. SedaliaCenter.org.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

Community HU Song and Introductory Book Discussion in Lynchburg – 7pm. Community HU song followed at 7:30pm with an introductory book discussion on Eckankar: Key to Secret Worlds by Paul Twitchell. Sponsored by Eckankar Center, Roanoke.

Harmonic Wave Wellness Center, 3201 Hill St, Lynchburg. 540-353-5365. SWVA.Eck.Cntr@gmail.com.

Eck-Virginia.org. Eckankar.org.

Renew Your Heart, Expand Your Soul Workshop – 1:30-4:30pm. An experiential workshop on spiritual living with grace and joy. Dr. Linda J. Ferguson offers solutions to struggles with relationships, money, coworkers, doubt and worry. Pre-registration required. $25/person. Unity of Roanoke Valley, 3300 Green Ridge Rd, Roanoke. 540-562-2200, ext 10. LindaJFerguson.com/Renew-Your-Heart-Workshop.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

Book Sale – 8am-1pm. Old and new items, hard-to-find copies on religion, history, self-help, biographies, music, fiction and much more. Valley Community Church, 5000 Carriage Dr, Roanoke (behind McDonald’s at Oak Grove Plaza). 540-774-5512. VCCDS.com.

Verbatim System of Spiritual Healing Class – 10am12pm. Guided meditation, energy clearing, chakra activation, healing and psychic exchanges. Beginners will receive the Voice Attunement to give them the ability to use Verbatim System for hands-on healing for themselves and others. Centers of Light and Love, Center for Holistic

Full Moon Hike to McAfee Knob – 5:30-11:30pm.

McAfee Knob is the iconic hike in the region and doing it by the light of the moon is one of Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine’s ultimate 100 things to do in the Roanoke Valley. Register by September 4. $10/person. Roanoke Parks and Recreation, 215 Church Ave, Roanoke. 540853-2236. PlayRoanoke.com.

Spiritual Awakening Class Series – 6:30-8:30pm.

Continues through October 20. Learn natural law, energy principles, different meditation techniques and exercises. Includes two private coaching sessions. Limited

to nine participants; pre-registration is required. $333/ person. Centers of Light and Love, Center for Holistic Living, 1420 Third St, Roanoke. 540-588-0788. CelebrationOfLight@gmail.com. AlexandriaPederson.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Learn to Stand Up Paddle (SUP) – 6-8pm. Come learn everything you need to know to get started in the exciting sport of Stand Up Paddleboarding from our American Canoe Associated (ACA) certified instructor.

Register by September 7. $20/person. Roanoke Parks and Recreation, 215 Church Ave, Roanoke. 540-8532236. PlayRoanoke.com.

Eating for Energy – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn about often overlooked reasons for fatigue and how to reclaim your energy using functional nutrition. Handouts included.

RSVP only. $5/person until August 15; $10/person after August 15. Event location: Lucie Monroe’s conference room, 1600 Roanoke St, Christiansburg. Sponsored by: Holistic Nutrition Source. 540-454-8191. Info@ HolisticNutritionSource.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Free Information Session about Smoking Cessation Resources – 6pm. Also September 25, 6pm. Hosted by the American Lung Association’s Freedom From Smoking Program and Lynn Bowman, MSSW. Preregistration required. Life in Balance Counseling and Wellness Center, 125-D Akers Farm Rd, Christiansburg.

540-381-6215. LifeInBalanceCenter.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Spiritual Awakening Class Series – 10am-12pm. Continues through October 24. Learn Natural Law, Energy principles, different meditation techniques and exercises.

Includes two private coaching sessions. Limited to nine participants; pre-registration required. $333/person. Centers of Light and Love, Center for Holistic Living, 1420 Third St, Roanoke. 540-588-0788. CelebrationOfLight@ gmail.com. AlexandriaPederson.com.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

Fall ECO (Electronics Clean Out) Day – 8am-2pm.

Dispose of your electronics responsibly at the following Goodwill locations: 4335 Pheasant Ridge Rd, Roanoke (at Hunting Hills Plaza), and 1319 Grandin Rd, Roanoke (at Roanoke Natural Foods C-op). Acceptable items include computers, computer equipment and small electronics. Televisions are not being accepted. Sponsored by Goodwill of the Valleys, Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op, Clean Valley Council and Natural Awakenings magazine.

For more call Misty Adams, 540-986-1224, ext. 137.

Save Green Expo – 9am-3pm. Join us for the following activities: live entertainment; healthy free lunch; demos on raised-bed and container gardening; edible landscaping; how to preserve food for winter; organic methods and resources; and kitchen, yard and farm composting. Plus meet local producers of organics and pastured meats. Sponsored

by Grayson LandCare. Crossroads Institute, 1117 E Stuart Dr, Galax. 276-238-7073. GraysonLandCare.org.

Into the Light: The Near-Death Experience Workshop – 9:30am-5:45pm. Discover what it’s like to have a near-death experience by safely and easily visiting non-physical realms using Hemi-Sync technology. Preregistration required. $85/person. KeyQuest, 536 Wild Cherry Rd NE, Pilot. 540-651-2727. Keyquest.US.com.

Essential Oils for Healthy Body and Creating Harmony – 10am-12pm. Join us for this essential oil experiential. We will review a number of oils and their individual benefits and properties as they apply to a healthy body and restoring harmony in your Life. Love offering. Centers of Light and Love, Center for Holistic Living, 1420 Third St, Roanoke. 540-588-0788. CelebrationOfLight@gmail.com. AlexandriaPederson.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

Sustainability Week. Continues through Saturday, September 20. Various events highlighting sustain-

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ability in Blacksburg, at Virginia Tech and in the surrounding community. Includes demonstrations, tours and presentations. Various locations. SustainableBlacksburgVA.org. Facilities.VT.Edu/Sustainability.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

Understanding Reiki: Energy Healing and Awareness – 6-7pm. During this one-hour class you will learn how energy affects your daily life and health as well as how you can benefit from energy awareness and Reiki. $10/person.

Pre-registration required. Life in Balance Counseling and Wellness Center, 125-D Akers Farm Rd, Christiansburg.

540-381-6215. LifeInBalanceCenter.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

Designer White Elephant Silent Auction – 5-9pm. Bid on new designer items for the home as well as gift certificates from local merchants. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity and the Virginia Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers. $30/person. Sheraton Roanoke Hotel and Conference Center, 2801 Hershberger Rd, Roanoke. Purchase tickets at Eventbrite.com.

Why World Peace Is Possible – 7pm. Speaker Paul Chappell, West Point graduate, Iraq War veteran and peace leader will share his inspiring vision for global peace from the perspective of a soldier. Free. First Unitarian Church, 818 Court St, Lynchburg. Sponsored by the Lynchburg Peace Education Center and The Peace Practice. For more information call Susie at 434-6093437. ThePeacePractice.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

Monroe Institute Excursion Workshop – 9am-6pm.

Continues on Sunday, 9am-5:30pm. Easily access expanded states of consciousness using Hemi-Sync technology to realize more of your untapped potential. Pre-registration required. $250/person. Stillpoint, 307 Upton St, Winston-Salem, NC. 540-651-2727.

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Reiki I Class – 10am-4:30pm. Learn how to be a Reiki practitioner or just bring more harmony and balance to your own life. Limited to six students, so register early to ensure your seat. $175/person. Centers of Light and Love, Center for Holistic Living, 1420 Third St, Roanoke. 540-588-0788. CelebrationOfLight@gmail. com. AlexandriaPederson.com.

POW/MIA Awareness Day – 11am-12pm. The National D-Day Memorial will lay a wreath and host a special ceremony in memory of the nation’s POWs and MIAs. The Memorial will also host the Vietnam traveling wall throughout the weekend. National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford. 540586-3329. DDay.org.

Eckankar Book Discussion in Floyd – 11:30am12:30pm. Eckankar book discussion on Stranger by the River by Paul Twitchell. Sponsored by Eckankar Center, Roanoke. Floyd Library, 321 W Main St, Floyd. 540353-5365. SWVA.Eck.Cntr@gmail.com. Eck-Virginia. org. Eckankar.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

Lynchburg Community Peace Fair – 12-4pm. Held in conjunction with the International Day of Peace, the event will feature information booths hosted by local groups on peace and justice issues and health and stress-relief. Free. Sponsored by the Lynchburg Peace Education Center and The Peace Practice. Aviary in Miller Park, 301 Grove St, Lynchburg. For more information, call Susie at 434-609-3437. LPEC.Weebly.com.

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Living Well Monthly Series: Living Well by Mastering Time Management – 6:30pm. Hosted By Angela McGoldrick, LPC. $10/person. Pre-registration required. Life in Balance Counseling and Wellness Center, 125-D Akers Farm Rd. Christiansburg. 540381-6215. LifeInBalanceCenter.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

Honor the Earth Dinner – 6pm. Three sisters (squash, corn and beans) and bison dinner, honoring the traditional native foods of SW Virginia. Call for reservations. Also open for Saturday lunch 11:30am-2pm. Local Roots Restaurant, 1314 Grandin Rd, Roanoke. 540-206-2610.

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Spiritual Experiences Discussion in Roanoke – 7-8pm.

Open discussion of past-life memory, insightful dreams, déjà vu, inner guidance and soul travel. Free spiritual experiences guidebook with audio CD provided. Eckankar Center, 1420 3rd Street SW, Roanoke (first floor, back far right office). 540-353-5365. SWVA.Eck.Cntr@ gmail.com. Eck-Virginia.org, Eckankar.org.

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Monroe Institute Excursion Workshop – 9am-6pm.

Continues on Sunday, 9am-5:30pm. Easily access expanded states of consciousness using Hemi-Sync technology to realize more of your untapped potential. Pre-registration required. $190/person. KeyQuest, 536 Wild Cherry Rd NE, Pilot. 540-651-2727. Keyquest.US.com.

National Public Lands Day – 9am-5pm. Join fellow trail enthusiasts at Carvins Cove to provide several sections of trail with some much-needed maintenance. Lunch is provided. Register by September 25. Free. Roanoke Parks and Recreation, 215 Church Ave, Roanoke. 540-853-2236.

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Centerfest. Arts and crafts entertainment, kids’ activities, shopping, antiques and food. One of the largest community festivals in the Mid-Atlantic. Free. Downtown Bedford.

Sponsored by Bedford Main Street, Inc. 540-586-2148.

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Using Sacred Oils from the Bible – 1-4pm. During this informative and hands-on seminar, we will explore 120 different ways to use the 12 most used essential oils in the Bible. $35/person. Unity of Roanoke Valley, 3300 Green Ridge Rd, Roanoke. Alexandria Pederson at 540-588-0788.

Angel Card Party – 6-8pm. Hosted by Crystal Addison, C.A.C.R. Enjoy a 15-minute angel card reading, light refreshments, raffle drawings, discounted Hay House Books.

Pre-registration required. $15/person. Life in Balance Counseling and Wellness Center, 125-D Akers Farm Rd, Christiansburg. 540-381-6215. LifeInBalanceCenter.com.

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Yard Sale – 8am-1pm. Jewelry, clothing, kitchen items, outdoor-activities tent, toys, framed pictures, lighthouse collection, one-of-a-kind hand-carved birds. Valley Community Church, 5000 Carriage Dr, Roanoke (behind McDonald’s at Oak Grove Plaza).

540-774-5512. VCCDS.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10

Blue Ridge Potters Guild Show and Sale – 6-9pm.

Continues on Saturday, October 11, 10am-6pm, and Sunday, October 12, 12-5pm. The largest all-pottery show in Virginia, featuring functional and decorative works created by more than 70 area potters. Free. Patrick Henry High School, 2102 Grandin Rd, Roanoke.

BPInVa@cox.net. BlueRidgePotters.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17

Go Outside Festival – Continues through Sunday, October 19. Camping, local music, craft beer, races, hiking gear sampling and demos to encourage healthy, active outdoor recreation. River’s Edge Sports Complex, 210 Reserve Ave, Roanoke. RoanokeGoFest.com.

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3300 Green Ridge Rd NW, Roanoke. 540-562-2200.

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Unity in the Seven Hills â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10-11am. Sunday service. Free.

3522 Campbell Ave, Lynchburg. 434-845-5832. Love@ UnityInTheSevenHills.org. UnityInTheSevenHills.org.

Community HU Song â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10-10:30am. Second Sunday of each month. Singing HU has helped people of many different faiths open their hearts more fully to the uplifting presence of God. Eckankar Center, 1420 Third St, Roanoke (first floor, back far right office). 540-353-5365. SWVA. Eck.Cntr@gmail.com. Eck-Virginia.org. Eckankar.org.

Valley Community Church â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:30am. Practical solutions based on the teachings of Jesus. Services include varied musical programs; refreshments served afterward. Also streaming live on the Internet. All welcome. Nursery available. 5000 Carriage Dr, Roanoke. 1 block off Rt 419, behind the McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at Oak Grove Plaza. 540-774-5512. VCCDS.com.

Eckankar Worship Service â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11am-Noon. Second Sunday of each month. During each worship service we explore a spiritual topic and practice simple spiritual exercises to help gain personal experience with the light and sound of God. All welcome. Eckankar Center, 1420 Third St, Roanoke (first floor, back far right office). 540-353-5365. SWVA.Eck.Cntr@gmail. com. Eck-Virginia.org. Eckankar.org.

Peace Readers Book Group â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2pm. Last Sunday of every month. Book group focusing on titles that help to

create a culture of peace. For more information, check the calendar on our website. All are welcome. Free.

The Peace Practice, 3200 Memorial Ave, Lynchburg.

434-609-3437. ThePeacePractice.com.

Flow Yoga â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30-5:30pm. Practice yoga in a fun, safe, intelligent, well-stocked studio. No registration required; drop in any time. Bedford Yoga Center, 715 Liberty St, Bedford. 434-944-1150. YogaBedford.com.

monday Flow Yoga â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:30-6:30pm. Practice yoga in a fun, safe, intelligent, well-stocked studio. No registration required; drop in any time. Bedford Yoga Center, 715 Liberty St, Bedford. 434-944-1150. YogaBedford.com.

Creating Your Joy: Yoga to Manage Your Mood â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7-8:15pm. Join us for a gentle yoga class that emphasizes balancing the nervous system and mood regulation. $12 drop-in or purchase a class card. All are welcome. Inner Wisdom Yoga and Psychotherapy, 1420 Third St, Roanoke. 540-798-8478. InnerWidsomYogaTherapy@gmail.com.

Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Yoga â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30-5:15pm. Beginnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s class aimed at being light and engaging for children. Call to preregister. Ages 4-11. Free/first session; $8/one session; $36/six sessions. Life in Balance Counseling and Wellness Center, 125-D Akers Farm Rd, Christiansburg.

540-381-6215. LifeInBalanceCenter.com.

Beginnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Yoga â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:30-6:45pm. Also Thursdays 4:15-5:30pm and Fridays 9:30-10:45am. Increase your strength and flexibility. No experience necessary. First session is free; call to pre-register. $12/one session; $48/ six sessions. Life in Balance Counseling and Wellness Center, 125-D Akers Farm Rd, Christiansburg. 540381-6215. LifeInBalanceCenter.com.

Zen Meditation Group â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6-7pm. Meditation instruction is available. Stone Mountain Zendo, Christ Episcopal Church, 1101 Franklin Rd SW, Roanoke.

540-345-5932. TaiNormand@verizon.net.

Kripalu Yoga â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6-7pm. What distinguishes a kripalu yoga class is an emphasis on bringing awareness to the physical sensations, emotions and thoughts that arise throughout the practice. Accessible to all levels. Bedford Yoga Center, 715 Liberty St, Bedford. 434-944-1150. YogaBedford.com.

A Course in Miracles â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7-9pm. All welcome. Love offering. Unity of Roanoke Valley, 3300 Green Ridge Rd NW, Roanoke. 540-562-2200 x10. UnityOfRoanokeValley.org.

Vinyasa Flow Class â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:15-7:30pm. Open to all levels.

Facilitated by Christina Adams, RYT. $10/public; $5/ students. Blue Ridge School of Massage and Yoga, 2001 S Main St, Ste 106, Blacksburg. 540-392-3723 or 540-544-6820. BlueRidgeMassage.org.

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wednesday Mindfulness Self-Care for Practitioners â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9-10am. Second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Hosted by Alan Forrest, LPC, LMFT. Practice mindfulness for 30 minutes and then enjoy an open discussion for 30 minutes. Freewill offering. Pre-registration required. Life in Balance Counseling and Wellness Center, 125-D Akers Farm Rd, Christiansburg. 540-381-6215. LifeInBalanceCenter.com.

Hatha Yoga â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11am-12pm. Gentle yoga focusing on integration of body, mind, and spirit with instructor Colleen Carrell. No registration required and drop-ins are welcome. All ages, all levels. $10. Barefoot Studios, 16 Church Ave (16 West Marketplace Bldg), Roanoke.

540-761-5635. BarefootStudiosAndGallery.com.

Prayer and Meditation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon-12:20pm. Add your energy to the peaceful environment of our chapel and be lifted up through the use of positive affirmations during this sacred time of prayer and focused attention. Unity of Roanoke Valley, 3300 Green Ridge Rd, Roanoke (at the Woodhaven intersection). 540-5622200. UnityOfRoanokevalley.org.

Music on the Lawn â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon. Bring your lunch and a lawn chair at noon on the first Wednesday of the month and enjoy original music (as well as old favorites). Valley Community Church, 5000 Carriage Dr, Roanoke. 1 block off Rt 419, behind the McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at Oak Grove Plaza. 540-774-5512. VCCDS.com.

Zen Meditation Group â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6-7pm. Meditation instruction is available. Stone Mountain Zendo, Christ Episcopal Church, 1101 Franklin Rd. SW, Roanoke.

540-345-5932. tainormand@verizon.net.

Tai Chi â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6-7pm. Low-impact focusing on relaxation, balance, and a sense of overall well-being.

New beginnersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; class. Please call or email before first visit. Barefoot Studios, 16 West Marketplace Bldg, 16 Church Ave, Roanoke. 540-632-2323. BarefootStudiosAndGalleries.com. InBalanceTaiChi@hotmail.com.

Meditation, Reading and Book Discussion â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:30pm meditation; 7-8:30pm reading and book discussion. Visit website for current book. Valley Community Church, Divine Science, 5000 Carriage Dr, Roanoke. One block off Rt 419, behind McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at Oak Grove Plaza. 540-774-5512. VCCDS.com.

New River Valley Unity Study Group â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:309:00pm. Meditation, introspection and discussion.

Free. Location varies. Call for details: Bev 540-7632410 or Betty 540-639-5739.

thursday Hot Yoga â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6-7pm. Best suited to the student with some prior yoga experience, this class incorporates a faster pace, high temperatures and fun music. No registration required; drop-in any time. Bedford Yoga Center, 715 Liberty St, Bedford. 434-944-1150. YogaBedford.com.

Laughter Yoga â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6-6:30pm. Laughter yoga is held every first and third Thursday of the month. No experience required. Free. Blue Ridge School of Massage and Yoga, 2001 S Main St, Ste 106, Blacksburg. 540392-3723 or 540-544-6820. Laugh4U.org.

Mysore Yoga â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6-7:30pm. Deepen your experience of yoga. $10/public; $5/students. Blue Ridge School of Massage and Yoga, 2001 S Main St, Ste 106, Blacksburg. 540-392-3723 or 540-544-6820.

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Roanoke Community Drum Circle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7pm. Express yourself through rhythm. Free. Grandin Village,

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Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Support Group â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3-4pm. Meets every third Friday of the month in the Woodland Studio at the Village Center at Warm Hearth Village. Members will discuss issues that arise from caring for a loved one with dementia. Light refreshments available. Free.

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ANIMALS AND PETS – SUPPLIES

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY GRANDIN COLAB

NATURE’S EMPORIUM 3912 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke, VA 24018 540-989-8020 MyNaturesEmporium.com The largest selection of pet gifts, toys, beds and healthy foods and treats for all the special members of the family. Natural and holistic pet food, wild bird and garden supplies. See ad, page 21.

ANIMALS AND PETS VETERINARIANS CONCORD VETERINARY SERVICES Lori Leonard, BS, DVM, LFHOM 8908 Village Hwy., Concord, VA 24538 434-993-2403 ConcordVetServices.com

The Grandin CoLab is a hub for ideation, or generation of new ideas. It is designed to connect innovators and entrepreneurs to resources, education and networking opportunities throughout the Roanoke and Blacksburg regions.

The space is available for memberships, business meetings and events.

H2O AT HOME Jean Cox, Founding Director 360-271-9525 MyH2OatHome.com/Jean

Discover methods of support and comfort for your beloved animals. For 20 years we have offered homeopathy and other holistic modalities as well as conventional veterinary care. New patients welcome!

HOLISTIC VETERINARY CONSULTANTS

CHURCHES

Professional guidance for clients with many issues including vaccines, nutrition and special health problems.

Geriatric care, cancer support and hospice care. Routine medical care for small animals, farm animals and horses.

Integrative medicine including acupuncture, botanical medicines, chiropractic and homeopathy. Discover the power of holistic medicine. See ad, page 23.

ECKANKAR, RELIGION OF THE LIGHT AND SOUND OF GOD 1420 3rd Street SW, Roanoke, VA 24016 540-353-5365 swva.eck.cntr@gmail.com eck-virginia.org Are you looking for the personal experience of God, every day? Each of us is connected to God through Divine Spirit (the ECK), which can be heard as Sound and seen as Light. Connect with a spiritual community of people who share your desire for truth See ad, page 23.

BODYWORK – REIKI ROANOKE METAPHYSICAL CHAPEL

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Rev. Reed Brown, Pastor 1488 Peters Creek Rd., NW Roanoke, VA 24017 540-562-5122 RoanokeMeta.org

Usui Reiki Practitioner 229 Union St., Salem, VA 24153 540-397-1355 LuellaCrockett.WordPress.com LuellaCrockett@gmail.com Reiki sessions available at Grandin Gardens every Wednesday and in Salem by appointment. Amethyst BioMat, Bach Flower Remedies and Young Living Essential Oils are combined to create a relaxing healing session as unique as you. Buy 2 Get 1 Free. See ad, page 12.

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Rev. Linda Taylor 3300 Green Ridge Rd., Roanoke, VA 24019 540-562-2200 UnityOfRoanokeValley.org We are a vibrant, loving, spiritual community, demonstrating Christ consciousness, embracing diversity and inspiring personal transformation. Join us in co-creating a world that works for all! See ad, page 23.

540-397-4377 GrandinCoLab.com

Ground-floor business opportunity. Earn “green” while helping others go green with your own home-based business. Be among the first advisors in Virginia and help launch the East Coast. Incentive packages available to experienced leaders. Call for more information. See ad, page 7.

Marjorie M. Lewter, DVM 2401 S. Main St., Blacksburg, VA 24060 540-616-9247 HolisticVeterinaryConsultants.com

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We are a metaphysical church with spiritualist roots. We offer classes, workshops and speakers throughout the year, and we teach and practice positive spirituality. Sunday services: adult study, 9:30 a.m.; spiritual healing, 10 a.m.; worship service, 11 a.m. Weekly classes and weddings. All welcome! See ad, page 25.

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VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH, DIVINE SCIENCE 5000 Carriage Dr., Roanoke, VA 24018 540-774-5512 VCCDS.com Teaching practical, spiritual laws based on and found in the example and teachings of Jesus, as well as the Bible and other great wisdom literature.

Through Divine Science teachings you can lead a life of joyful inner and outer satisfaction and serenity.

EDUCATION AND CAREERS MASSAGE SCHOOLS BLUE RIDGE SCHOOL OF MASSAGE AND YOGA Colony Park, Ste. 106, 2001 S. Main St., Blacksburg, VA 24060 540-552-2177 BlueRidgeMassage.org Prepare for a meaningful, wellpaid, flexible career in the growing profession of massage therapy. Gain excellent, varied bodywork skills and knowledge from experienced, caring instructors. Visit our website to learn more about programs, open house events and workshops or to complete an online application. (CTO SHEV)

ENERGY – CONSERVATION AND HVAC J & J WEATHERIZATION 434-847-5487 JoLangford@juno.com JJWeatherization.com With 30 years of experience in home energy performance, J&J Weatherization is a full-service company specializing in insulation, home energy conservation and efficiency. See ad, page 13.

FITNESS – HOOPING BLUSKYE HOOPS 252-489-7451 Info@BluSkyeHoops.com BluSkyeHoops.com At Blu Skye Hoops we are passionate about making life fun through the art of hoop dance. Invoking a fun, creative way for self-expression, combined with classes and custom hoops, we aim to ignite the passion and light that we each hold inside.

FOOD – NATURAL, ORGANIC AND VEGAN ROANOKE NATURAL FOODS CO-OP 1319 Grandin Rd., Roanoke, VA 24015 1 Market Square, Roanoke, VA 24011 540-343-5652 RoanokeNaturalFoods.coop Virginia’s largest, cooperatively owned natural-foods grocery store. Nutritious food choices and earthfriendly products. We support sustainable environmental practices, local organic farmers, local businesses and our community. See ad, page 18.

FUNERAL AND BURIAL SERVICES - GREEN FOREST REST AT MOUNTAIN VIEW 5970 Grassy Hill Rd., Boones Mill, VA 24065 540-334-5398 Sensor@EvergreenMemorialTrust.com EvergreenMemorialTrust.com Forest Rest is a natural cemetery where interments are made without burial vaults or common embalming chemicals. Wood tablets or native stones mark the graves. See ad, page 17.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACHING REV. KANTA BOSNIAK, CHT

1764 Patriot Ln., Bedford, VA 24523 540-587-9000 The.Well.In.Bedford@gmail.com WellOfCourse.net The destination for natural health when looking for sciencebased information, superior products, herbal tinctures, supplements, natural foods, bulk foods, spices and teas. The Well has all of this and more. Your benefit is our business. See ad, page 24.

FOOD RESTAURANTS LOCAL ROOTS FARM-TO-TABLE RESTAURANT 1314 Grandin Rd., Roanoke, VA 24015 540-206-2610 LocalRootsRestaurant.com Roanoke’s first true farm-totable restaurant.

Open Tuesday through Friday for lunch and dinner, Saturday for dinner, Sunday for brunch and familystyle supper. Full bar and wood-fire oven. Available for private parties, corporate events, celebrations and catering. See ad, page 7.

ALEXANDRIA PEDERSON, HOLISTIC PRACTITIONER Centers of Light and Love in the Be-ing Center for Holistic Living 1420 3rd St. SW, Roanoke, VA 24016 540-588-0788 CelebrationOfLight@gmail.com AlexandriaPederson.com Ready to live the light you truly are? Come and enjoy one of the many classes or sessions designed to nurture and support you in awakening to the light within, being empowered and making the choice to live in harmony!

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Life Coach and Wedding Officiant 540-577-8854 Art4Spirit@yahoo.com KantaBosniak.com

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Coaching and guided imagery for weight loss, life purpose, creativity, new directions, business and career growth, confident interviews, dating.

Take positive thinking to a deeper level. Personalized and meaningful wedding ceremonies.

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Info@HolisticNutritionSource.com HolisticNutritionSource.com 540-454-8191 Health coach Taunya Bruton offers custom, bio-individual, whole-health solutions for people and companies.

Services include individualized health coaching programs, ALCAT food sensitivity testing, functional blood chemistry analysis, pharmaceutical-grade supplements and wellness workshops. See website for upcoming events. Schedule your free consultation today. See ad, page 8.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS DENTIST DR. KAREN PERKINS, DDS 46 Shelor Dr., Lynchburg, VA 24502 434-237-6328 MercuryFreeDDS.com Providing the highest quality of dental care in a mercury-free environment, using safe and biocompatible dental materials. We practice safe removal of old mercury/silver (amalgam) fillings with the safe mercury/silver filling removal protocol outlined by the International Academy of Oral Medicine, IAOMT. See ad, page 11.

Dorothy Harrell, Pharmacist 4620 Lee Hwy., Dublin, VA 24084 540-674-0914 NatPharm.Dottie@gmail.com Specializing in naturopathic consultation, natural therapies and hair analysis. Nature’s Specialist also keeps a stock of high-quality vitamins, herbs and nutritionals. Call for an appointment, or stop by to shop for supplements.

See ad, page 5.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS SPAS AND SALONS ALL ABOUT YOU SALON 1630 Braeburn Dr., Salem, VA 24153 540-312-6141 Full-service hair salon. Organic hair coloring and perms that are made with certified organic extracts and natural ingredients that are 100-percent ammonia-free. Spa services include manicures, pedicure, facials and massage.

Flexible appointments for busy schedules. See ad, page 9.

REVIVE ORGANIC SALON 2305-A Colonial Ave., Roanoke, VA 24015 540-816-0986 Organic salon offering ladies and men’s haircuts, demineralizing treatments, organic base coloring, highlights, color correction and hair loss solutions.

Revive’s mission is to treat others with respect and dignity while nurturing them in an organic environment. See ad, page 11.

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS – WELLNESS CENTERS LIFE IN BALANCE COUNSELING AND WELLNESS CENTER 125 Akers Farm Rd., Ste. D, Christiansburg, VA 24073 540-381-6215 LifeInBalanceCenter.com The Life In Balance team of therapists offers psychotherapy for adults, children, adolescents, couples and families, as well as massage therapy, Reiki, yoga classes, relaxation and meditation classes and health and wellness workshops.

See ad, page 25.

HOME – CLEANING SUPPLIES H2O AT HOME

VIRGINIA GREEN 804-986-9119 VirginiaGreenTravel.org Virginia Green is Virginia’s program to encourage green practices throughout the state’s tourism industry. Member destinations and events include recycling, waste reduction, energy and water conservation and consumer education. The program is a partnership between Virginia’s Department of Environmental Quality and Virginia Tourism. See ad, page 11.

PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION KEYQUEST, LLC. Ellen Jones-Walker 540-651-2727 KeyQuest.us.com

Now you can care for your home with our innovative smart tools and just water or certified natural and organic products. Your home will be sparkling with no harsh chemical residues or fumes! See ad, page 7.

Highly experiential small-group workshops using powerful Hemi-Sync audio guidance technology for self-discovery and personal transformation: Monroe Institute consciousness exploration workshops, calming mind and body, awakening to inner states, slowing the aging process, healing yourself, improving sleep, and more.

MUSIC

RECYCLING

Jean Cox, Founding Director 360-271-9525 MyH2OatHome.com/Jean

EARTH MAMA®/ ROUSE HOUSE MUSIC P.O. Box 450 Independence, VA 24348 276-773-8529 EarthMama.org Joyce “Earth Mama®” Rouse presents high-content, high entertainment musical motivational programs for a sustainable future to diverse audiences, inspiring actions for healthy living and a healthy planet. Concerts, workshops, keynotes, classes, and FUN. Helping Heal the Planet One Song at a Time!®

OUTDOOR RECREATION AND ECOTOURISM IT’S ALL NEARBY 540-999-8133 ItsAllNearby.com It’s All Nearby is a resource guide to entertainment, sales and specials at Smith Mountain Lake and surrounding areas. The comprehensive calendar, both in print and online, provides information on events at SML.

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RETAIL - NONPROFIT GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF THE VALLEYS 2502 Melrose Ave., Ste. A, Roanoke, VA 24017 540-581-0620 GoodwillValleys.com We put your donations to work by dedicating 90 percent of our resources to providing services to the community. Donations entrusted to us are used to help people with disabilities and disadvantages overcome barriers to employment and achieve a level of independence in life. See ad, page 20.

TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES RIDE SOLUTIONS 866-424-3334 Info@RideSolutions.org RideSolutions.org Ride Solutions connects you to your transportation options with free regional carpool matching, bike commute support, transit assistance and employer services, all for free.

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Roanoke-based 501c3 charity keeps two TONS of used school supplies out of the landfill every year. Since 1990 the group has traveled each summer to Belize to deliver supplies to three schools. Email, call or visit the website for more information about making donations.

Kangen Water® is a great way to increase hydration, balance body pH, obtain optimal health, neutralize free radicals, reduce pain and more.

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CLEAN VALLEY COUNCIL Jefferson Center, 541 Luck Ave., Ste. 319, Roanoke, VA 24016 540-345-5523 CleanValley.org A nonprofit organization serving the Roanoke Valley for more than 30 years. Providing educational programming and citizen participation events to spread the word about litter prevention, recycling, waste-stream reduction, storm-water pollution prevention and protecting our natural resources. The go-to resource for local recycling information.

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