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DECEMBER 2010 Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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contact us Publisher/Editor Ana Rincon Gold Assistant Editor Cynthia Carlone Calendar Editor Susan Cloutier Design & Production Kim DeReiter DereiterDesign.com Contributors Dr. Nikki Conte Kathy Kane Andrew Lapides Lori Lynn Meader Garden State ~ North Central: PO Box 429 Mt. Freedom, NJ 07970 Phone: 973-543-1465 Fax: 973-547-9128

Publisher@NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com www.NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com © 2010 by Natural Awakenings. All rights reserved. Although some parts of this publication may be reproduced and reprinted, we require that prior permission be obtained in writing. Natural Awakenings is a free publication distributed locally and is supported by our advertisers. It is available in selected stores, health and education centers, healing centers, public libraries and wherever free publications are generally seen. Please call to find a location near you or if you would like copies placed at your business.

his month, Natural Awakenings brings you ideas for enjoying the blessings of a spiritual, simple, economical and eco-friendly holiday season. It’s all about Awakening Consciousness. Amidst the annual bustle, we’d like to start by inviting you to pause to consider your own cherished moments of “Everyday Grace.” Lisa Marshall’s feature article on page 21 reveals how many individuals are finding new paths to connect with the Divine and experience spirit-infused serenity in their daily lives. Of course, December is traditionally a month of celebration and ceremony, but as usual, we approach the occasion in a nontraditional way. Our Healthy Kids department introduces a host of “Kid-Centered Ceremonies,” for memory-making moments designed to enrich sharing and strengthen bonds among family members (page 18). Kathy Kane, a Morristown-based Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coach®, shows us how to move away from autopilot to consciously create our holidays in a uniquely personal way (page 14). Andy Lapides, a local psychotherapist, advises everyone caught up in the holiday rush to just b-r-e-a-t-h-e in “Being in the Now,” on page 16. Although Awakening Consciousness is our specific focus this month, we like to explore aspects of this theme in every issue. Our departments on Conscious Eating, Healing Ways and Eco-Briefs are just some of the ways we collaborate with readers, contributors and advertisers to move the conversation forward via content and perspective not commonly found in other local publications. Thought leaders on a different path, today’s holistic community, once deemed “alternative” and now considered “complementary,” is truly moving to become mainstream. As just one example, when I attended Morristown Memorial Hospital’s Nutrition and Supplements in Clinical Practice Conference last month, I felt encouraged that hundreds of doctors, nurses and other clinicians were also in attendance. I’m proud that a local organization is in the forefront of educating practitioners on prevention of disease, rather than treatment of symptoms. As a bonus, I was happy to find that tea and dark chocolate were on the official list of healthful foods. In the perfect footnote to this month’s theme, I’m thrilled to congratulate our graphic designer, Kim DeReiter, on the November 3rd birth of her second child, Gavin Raine DeReiter. We all applaud his superb timing—midway between issue deadlines—and Mom for not missing a beat despite the demands of pregnancy and a newborn. Please join me in wishing them and all you meet a blessed holiday. May you feel joy in the season and love in your heart. Ana Rincon Gold, Publisher

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Amherst Writers and Artists Group Forming in Morris Township

athy Kane, of Kane Creative Consulting, is forming an eight-week writers group in Morris Township for those wishing to experience the joy of writing using the Amherst Writers and Artists workshop method. All writers—of all levels of experience—can benefit from exploring their own voice, finding inspiration, and developing their own writing practice in a safe, nurturing circle. Participants will work from prompts and be invited to read what they’ve written. In the reading and the listening, in the sharing of voices, they will be able Kathy Kane to find and affirm what is working and give and receive feedback that supports the newly created piece. The group is limited to 8 to 10 writers. Contact Kathy Kane, a certified Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coach® and an Amherst Writers and Artists affiliate, for dates, location and cost. She can be reached at Kathy@ KaneCreativeConsulting.com or 973-978-5282. Her Website is KaneCreativeConsulting. com. See ad on page 4.

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he Cleansing Center, 90 Millburn Ave., in Millburn, is now offering the physicianmonitored Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) diet. This all-natural substance has been shown for more than 50 years to aid in weight loss. HCG, known as the pregnancy hormone, is approved by the FDA at doses of 10,000 units; the HCG diet, however, uses only a tiny dose (150 units, or approximately 1/70th of the maximumapproved dose) in combination with a very low-calorie diet. The use of HCG in the treatment of obesity was first discovered by the late British physician A.T.W. Simeons in 1954, while practicing in Rome. Simeons noticed several important factors including the lack of symptoms one would expect from a patient on a very low-calorie diet: His patients exhibited no headaches, hunger pains, weakness, or irritability as long as the low-calorie diet was combined with HCG. All pregnant women and boys going through puberty have HCG at extremely high levels. At a very low dose, the hormone seems to signal the body to metabolize fat; patients have reported burning one to three pounds of fat per day. What appears to happen is that the body doesn’t burn muscle, which often occurs during typical dieting, thus eliminating the discomfort associated with most weight-loss regimes. For more information, call the Cleansing Center at 908-598-0509 or visit hcgdietdoctor.org. See ads on pages 3 and 10.

Cancer Support Group in Chester

he Art of the Heart, 15 Perry Street, in Chester, is the site of a support group for those with cancer or family members of those afflicted. “Love Thyself, Love Thy Cancer” will be led by Andy Dlugosz, a shaman and faith healer. The support group will meet weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. As one who has received a cancer diagnosis, Dlugosz has learned to stop fighting and instead heal himself spiritually through self-love. While not promising healing, he provides a choice in the healing process. A donation of $20 is greatly appreciated. To participate in the support group, please RSVP to either Andy at AndyDHealing@ aol.com or to Sue at sue@theartoftheheart-chester.com or call 908-879-3937. For more information about this group or any other classes and events being held at the Art of the Heart, visit theartoftheheart-chester.com. See ad on page 35.

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Easing Congestion and Sinus Symptoms Q. Are there natural and simple ways to alleviate allergies and sinus A.

problems during the winter season?

Some individuals are more susceptible to weather changes as the fall season segues into the cold damp of early winter, and they may also be challenged by indoor irritants—mold growth precipitated by window condensation, for example. According to Dr. Fred Pescadore’s book, Allergy and Asthma Cure, “Mold in particular can lead to more chest and sinus congestion as opposed to itchy eyes and runny nose.” Clear heat vents and air duct filters of household dust, dust mites and any pet dander. Use high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters and HEPA vacuum cleaners whenever possible, as they are good allies in diminishing all types of airborne allergens. A Neti Lotta Pot or a saline irrigation system is effective for the headaches that often accompany sinus and nasal mucosal inflammation. Although you can add aromatherapy oils to a steam inhalation, be sure to check yourself for allergies before using eucalyptus, lavender, citrus, mint, ginger, sage or any other essential oil, which can also be rubbed onto acupressure points on the temples, forehead, cheekbones and neck. Homeopathy is a well-known, effective system used throughout the world to prevent or even treat maladies. Homeopathic remedies are often used in combination to decrease the severity and length of the symptoms, and in some cases have been known to prevent the onset of allergic reactions. Common remedies include Allium cepa, Sulfuricum, Histaminum, Pulsatilla, Urtica, and sinus nosodes. Homeopathic remedies are available in different applications such as sublingual (under the tongue) and throat and nasal sprays. Vitamin C, along with other bioflavonoids such as quercetin, hesperedin and rutin, can play key roles in diminishing histamine release from the immune system. Herbs like elderberry extract (Sambucus nigra) have been shown to have antiviral as well as antibacterial properties. Oregano oil, grape seed extract, stinging nettles and olive leaf extract can be used alone or in combination to curtail any secondary infections. Don’t forget the incredible anti-inflammatory properties of the omega-3 oils found in fish, flax, krill and algae. Diminish your intake of sugar, which depletes the immune systems’ capabilities, and dairy products, which tend to produce more mucous. Also, many clients have found considerable relief from acupuncture and chiropractic care.

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T Celebrate a Gluten Free Thanksgiving! Enjoy Thanksgiving this year with pumpkin and apple pies in 9” and personal-sized pies, breads, cookies, cakes and more.

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And then the memories flood back: Didn’t something similar happen last year? How could I have forgotten? And why am I the one hosting holiday dinners every year? Why do holidays past leave us with fond memories while we continue to struggle with holidays present? Is it because a backward lens dims the craziness and illuminates the joy? Wouldn’t it be nice to string popcorn and spend some quiet time by the fireplace instead of wrestling with a list of “shoulds” as long as a cold December night? Wouldn’t it be nice to make a conscious choice to find the joy of the season?

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This time of year, whether we celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or something else, is rich with ritual and tradition, adorned with lights and sparkle and a smattering of magic. At the same time, we find ourselves struggling with short-term demands while trying to create long-lasting joyful memories. Sometimes it helps to shine some of that light on what we’re doing to make sure it is still meaningful. Sometimes it helps to bring a little awareness to our holiday season, in order to create a time that is truly special for us. Awareness—paying attention to our thoughts and actions— allows our natural creativity to step in and energize us. Awareness allows us to consciously create our lives. And conscious living allows us to choose joy. Take a moment now to get yourself a cup of hot chocolate, a pad, and a pen. Sit back in your chair and relax (yes, give yourself permission to relax for just a few minutes). Ask yourself what is most important to you during the holiday season. Reflect on past years: what you did, how you felt, what you wished you had done differently after it was all over. And then listen to what bubbles up or wants to be heard. • You don’t really want to bake a dozen different kinds of cookies, three dozen each. • You would really prefer to go to your best friend’s holiday party, not the other five you normally attend. • You would really love to take the kids to see the holiday display at the New York Botanical Gardens. (Maybe that was me you heard, but just the same…) • You regret abandoning your fitness routine, thinking you could always start again in the new year. Jot down on your pad whatever comes to you. Let the question percolate for a day or so. Keep your awareness up as you listen for more answers. Look for those things that delight you. When the answers come to you, think about what you’re already doing that makes you happy. Feel gratitude for the ways in which you are creating the holiday traditions that have meaning for you. And if there are things you would rather be doing, ask yourself this question: What is one small step I can take to get closer to that dream? But don’t expect an immediate answer. Instead, let your brain chew on the question. It will provide the answer as long as you’re paying attention.

People often regret interrupting their fitness routines with the crush of holiday responsibilities, racing from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day like a car with no brakes at the top of a hill, only stopping to crash on January 2. Instead of trying to make up for lost time, ask yourself how you could enjoy the holidays while staying fit and healthy. The answers may be as simple as taking several short walks instead of long ones; indulging in smaller portions of the foods you love rather than totally depriving yourself of them; and, if you’re traveling, parking farther away from your destination. These solutions may seem small or insignificant, but they only come to mind by listening and paying attention to your inner voice. You needn’t make radical change—just gentle shifts and a consciousness that easily carries you into the new year. Do all your traditions make sense, do you really enjoy them, or do you continue them because that’s the way you’ve always done things? Shining a little awareness on your traditions casts them in a new light and allows you to decide whether they still work for you. When you are conscious of what delights you and what has meaning for you during the holidays, your joy will be magnified. Don’t think in terms of big, sweeping changes. Tiny steps, small questions, and little adjustments are all it takes. Have yourself a conscious, happy holiday season and a new year full of creative awareness! Kathy Kane, a certified KaizenMuse Creativity Coach®, is the owner of Kane Creative Consulting, which provides individual and group coaching. She is also an Amherst Writers and Artists Affiliate, certified to lead workshops in the AWA method. She can be reached at Kathy@ KaneCreativeConsulting.com. Contact her to set up a complimentary 30-minute coaching session to learn more about KMCC as well as to find out about upcoming events.

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Find a quiet room in your house or office to sit or lie down. Read this slowly and pause between questions for two minutes. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rush. Remind yourself to breathe. 1. What are you aware of, right this second? Focus on where your mindâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s-eye goes as you scan your body. (Do you feel warm? Tense? Numb? Tingly?) When a thought comes up, just go back to focusing on your body.

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eremonies and rituals are powerful stuff, bringing people together to magically transform the ordinary into something extraordinary. Humans everywhere seem hard-wired to ceremonialize, having gathered to mark milestones essential to healthy and happy coexistence since the dawn of recorded time. First Nation Chief Sun Bear has eloquently stated the vital importance of ceremony: “When humans participate in ceremony, they enter a sacred space. Everything outside of that space shrivels in importance. Time takes on a brilliant dimension. Emotions flow more freely. The bodies of participants become filled with the energy of life, and this energy reaches out and blesses the creation around them. All is made new. Everything becomes sacred.” Making kid-centric rituals a reality in our own family not only unites and 18

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Redress Christmas Encourage children to make their own Christmas tree, totem or other seasonal object, decorated any way they wish, to display in their room or another special spot. Ask them to take a photo of their festive creation and add it to the family album or notebook. Benefit: Kids discover their inner creativity and enjoy expressing themselves individually.

Benefit: Make and realize plans for the new year. Letting children know that the family pays attention to and praises what they do each year empowers kids to realize what roles they play in the family. Everyone knows how they are making it possible to accomplish individual and family goals.

Engage the Senses Maybe Grandfather has a special holiday cranberry-mango-lime relish that he is now passing along to his grandson in the kitchen tonight. The holidays are all about passing down stories, songs, recipes, readings from sacred texts, and the ritual lighting of the treetop or candles, from one generation to the next. In other seasons, take the whole family for a walk in the woods to collect small mementoes of nature’s beauty that won’t disturb the environment. Return with autumn leaves, pine cones, seed pods and berries for a seasonal cornucopia, displayed either in a basket on a table or in an old unused fishbowl or tank. Mostly, kids will remember the time they spent skipping through the forest with their parents. Benefit: The child is engaged in the process of both being in the moment and experiencing connections and continuity. Introducing repeated rituals like these welcome children to be involved in a family ritual from beginning to end. From year to year, they can anticipate and prepare to participate with relish. NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com

Embrace the Neighborhood Cultural cross-pollination expands understanding and cooperation for all. Invite neighbors over for a potluck of their favorite holiday food and to share stories of their heritage and present lives. Benefit: Children will learn about different cultures and life histories, and enjoy and better appreciate the diverse tapestry of life in their own neighborhood.

Children in Charge Engage children in creating ceremonial foods and decorations for any holiday in any season. Teach your children to prepare the special ceremonial foods in the traditional way, so they feel the excitement of making it happen themselves. They will feel the connection with past and present when they hand-grind the wheat, bake the bread, and then smile with pride when everyone says how great it tastes. When they hand-roll candles, they’ll discover details about the art of candle making and come to value the intricate process of creation. Also, facilitate children’s natural urge to perform plays by suggesting that they might tell about and dramatize the origins and meaning of the holiday. Have them take charge of making the sets, costumes and props, choosing roles, memorizing lines, shaking rattles or playing bongos for background sounds… and getting the adults involved. Benefits: Assigning children to be center stage in ceremonies builds their confidence and makes them feel more an integral part of the family and community.

Highlight the Seasons Ever hear of Michaelmas? It falls on September 29 and celebrates the fall equinox each year. Its title is derived from the archangel and warrior Michael, who is said to protect us from the dark as light diminishes and winter nights become longer. For this glimmering festival, children get to parade around, wearing golden capes and crowns with tiny electric candles on

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top that light up. In this pageant for their family and community, children may sing songs, dance and otherwise show their gratitude to Mother Earth. Benefit: Sometimes the dark is something children are afraid of, so in celebrating light and hope, this festival helps dispel their fears, makes them feel stronger and enables them to better understand and celebrate the coming of each season in turn.

Customize an Altar Table Children will feel good expressing themselves any time of the year by creating a sacred space in their home. Elements, for example, may include colored candles, figurines, rocks, dried fruit, flowers, leaves and beads to create a nature table or shrine. Go for adventure walks outdoors, arrange neighborhood scavenger hunts or investigate the basement or attic to locate neat things. Benefit: Children look forward to and anticipate changing their space with the changing rhythms of the year.

Connect With Your Heritage Research the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cultural heritage and shine light on a festive tradition that focuses on the children. For instance, the Swedish festival of St. Lucia, on December 13, customarily includes an important role for the eldest daughter. Early in the morning on this day, she lights special candles and travels from room to room, waking up her family. Then she serves everyone Swedish pancakes and cornbread for breakfast, with a little help from Mom. Benefit: Children come to know more about their heritage and how to prepare traditional and ceremonial foods. This type of coming-of-age ceremony honors the individual child and makes her feel important.

Charity Begins at Home A Jewish harvest festival called Sukkot crosses cultures to teach all kids the key virtue of charity. During the fall harvest, Waldorf School kids travel to a nearby farm to select or harvest fruits and vegetables to carry to a local homeless shelter. They also build a three-sided shelter structure with no roof, called a Sukkah, to symbolize the story of an arduous journey of an ancient people who had no food

Ceremonies and homegrown rituals can mark relationships, weddings, adoptions and other life transitions, as well as a groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heritage, language and traditions. or shelter, while celebrating their spirit and strength to survive. This festival eloquently involves children and teaches them their responsibility for taking care of everyone in the community. Benefit: Children feel a part of the world and responsible for nurturing and caring for it. Passing the torch of tradition on to our children, in whatever forms it takes, imbues every occasion with special meaning. Why not begin a new tradition today? Charlotte Eulette is the international director of the nonprofit Celebrant Foundation & Institute, of Montclair, NJ. The institute educates individuals in the art of facilitating meaningful ceremonies to mark the milestones in peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives in ways that reflect and symbolize their values. Reach her at CharlotteEulette@ CelebrantInstitute.org.

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sunrise jog, a home-cooked meal with a friend, the smell of moist soil in a freshly tilled garden, a smile from a stranger on the subway… Most would agree that such Earthly experiences can give us something to look forward to or add a spark to an otherwise ordinary day. But to an increasing number of people these experiences are nothing short of spiritual opportunities—a chance to tap into the Divine, beyond the walls of any synagogue or cathedral. “For a long time, there was an idea that there was only one way to do ministry, and that was within the church walls,” says Barbara Brown Taylor, author of An Altar in the World: A Geography of Faith. “But there is an explosion of spirit going on right now, and people are experimenting with other ways to serve and seek that go way beyond that definition.”

Taylor, an Episcopal minister, left a 15-year stint as a parish preacher for life as an organic farmer and professor of spirituality at Columbia Theological Seminary, in Decatur, Georgia. She is among a host of faith leaders who have moved beyond the confines of the altar to shine a light on the sacred nature of the outdoors, physical activity, food, gardening and even mundane workaday tasks. The proliferation of such unconventional sacred practices comes at a time when the number of Americans who identify with one religion is dwindling, while those who consider themselves “spiritual, but not religious” is at an all-time high. According to the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life, the number of adults who say they are not affiliated with any particular faith has grown to 16.1 percent, twice what it was 20 years ago. Among adults under age 30, one-

quarter say they are unaffiliated. Meanwhile, 92 percent of Americans believe in God or a “universal spirit,” threequarters pray and two in five meditate. Former Episcopal priest J. Pittman McGehee points out that moderate seekers have been quietly creating a modern-day alternative all their own. “There is a 21st -century spirituality out there that is neither fundamentalist nor atheist,” observes Pittman, a University of Houston psychology professor and co-author of The Invisible Church: Finding Spirituality Where You Are. “People are looking for the extraordinary in the ordinary, the miraculous in the mundane, and the sacred camouflaged in the profane.”

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path in the 1990s. She presided over Saturday services at an ornate synagogue in Calgary, where she lead a large congregation in songs, chants and readings. Still, she often found herself thinking about the people who weren’t there. “No matter how great my sermons were, I knew I wasn’t going to reach beyond the pulpit,” she recalls, noting that 70 percent of Jews are not affiliated with a traditional congregation. “I needed to meet the people where they are.” Today, she has no synagogue at all. Instead, through her rapidly growing Boulder, Colorado-based Adventure Rabbi program, she leads brief Shabbat services at a mountaintop warming house at the Copper Mountain ski resort, before spending “a holy day” carving turns on powder-filled slopes with her congregants. For the Jewish New Year, she leads them on a hike to a mountain top, where they unroll a giant Torah and toss snow into a rushing stream to bid farewell to past mistakes and welcome new beginnings. At Passover, they—like their Biblical ancestors—gather in the desert, where she tells the story of the Jewish Exodus from Egypt during their hike to a striking red-rock arch in Moab, Utah. “It was an experience like none that I had ever had,” says Lori Ropa, 45, a lifelong Jew who attended an Adventure Rabbi Rosh Hashanah retreat with her husband, a Christian. “The opportunity to have a peaceful connection with God and with myself amidst all of that beauty really creates an intense experience for me,” says Ropa, who now at-

tends Korngold’s “We are rediscovering food professor at Merrimack College, in services regularly. as a link between us and “I go because I Boston, the act of want to be there, running represents God,” says L. Shannon not because I feel a moveable sanctuI need to.” ary where mental Jung, professor at Saint Korngold’s clutter falls away God in the Paul School of Theology… and time seems to Wilderness: bend to allow him adding that many of Rediscovering to connect with the Spirituality of himself and his his students have gone the Great Outhigher power. doors, includes Kay, author on to start congregation a reminder that of Running: The Moses had to Sacred Art, believes community gardening hike across the that, “Running is programs in churchyards. the new yoga,” and desert and climb a mountain notes that spirito receive the tual traditions have Ten Commandembraced running ments. “The physical exertion of the as a sacred vessel for centuries. In the desert climb, coupled with the stark village of Mount Hiei, Japan, members desert beauty, helped Moses to arrive of a small Buddhist sect, known as the spiritually and emotionally in a place Marathon Monks, engage in a grueling, beyond internal chatter—a place often seven-year challenge in which seekcalled awe,” she writes, suggesting that, ers run as many as 50 miles a day in regardless of one’s faith, the very act of 100-day blocks in pursuit of enlightenexperiencing awe (for example, over a ment. In Tibet, the Lung-gom-pa runners beautiful sunrise or the life cycle of a use multi-day running journeys as their tree in the yard) connects us with some- meditative practice. In Copper Canyon, thing bigger. Mexico, 50-mile barefoot races across the rugged desert comprise an integral “So, you spend much of your day part of the Tarahumara Indians’ spiritual in a cubicle… Get a spider plant, and fabric. watch the miracle of its growth on top For Kay’s sought-after class, The of your file cabinet,” Korngold advises. “Change your route to work so that you Spirituality of Running, students read scripture from the religious tradition can drive through a park.” of their choice, and then go for a run, using the time to reflect on what they The Sacred Track read. Or, they run first, and then come For 58-year-old Warren Kay, Ph.D., back to journal their thoughts. a track coach and religious studies

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Across the country, at the Shambhala Mountain Center, in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado, 51-year-old Marty Kibiloski, an Ironman veteran, combines Buddhist teachings with trail runs during a three-day running meditation retreat. “What we are trying to show is that you can overlay the practice of meditation onto so many aspects of your life, not just sitting on a cushion,” says Kibiloski. He once lived what he called, “… a high achievement, low satisfaction life,” as a competitive marathoner, but has evolved a less competitive, more thoughtful pace in both his running and personal life. Whether running for miles or walking from the car to the grocery store, simply focusing on your cadence and your breath and being mindful of where your thoughts take you can illuminate great things, he says. “Once you start really paying attention, you will be amazed at all that you’ve been missing.”

Delicious and Divine L. Shannon Jung, a professor at Saint Paul School of Theology, in Kansas City, Missouri, says he sees the burgeoning local food movement and surge in backyard gardening as welcome signs that people are rediscovering the heavenly roots of Earthly bounty. “We are rediscovering food as a link between us and God,” he says, adding that many of his students have gone on to start congregational community gardening programs in churchyards. “When you watch a tiny green bud of spinach break through the surface of the soil, it really reminds you of our dependence upon things far beyond us.” Meanwhile, in Liverpool, England, members of the Somewhere Else “bread church” meet twice a week to bake bread and talk about life as they wait for it to rise, the comforting smell filling the kitchen. Half of the bread, the staff of life, feeds the homeless. To McGehee, the mere act of eating can be a reminder of what a divine wonder our own body is, as it stimulates every sense: the smell of an orange, the sound as we bite into it and its texture on our tongue. But when a meal is

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Attend to Community Taylor, whose acclaimed book, Leaving Church, recounts her parting with parish ministry in 1996, finds that some of her greatest moments of spiritual connectedness now come while digging her hands into the soil to find potatoes, bringing water to her chickens or sowing seeds. But she still believes that the traditional, walled church plays an important role, in that it brings us together physically. “My worry is that in a culture that is individualistic and busy, if we aren’t careful, we might end up alone, with no one to talk to about the things that matter most to us,” says Taylor. She encourages everyone to make time for community— whether it is at church on Sunday, a running group, book club or something else—wherever one’s spiritual life resides. Most importantly, adds Korngold, pay attention to the moment: “The point that is often overlooked in the story of Moses and the burning bush is that he was busy tending his father-in-law’s flock, when he saw a bush out of the corner of his eye that was burning, but not consumed by flame. It was only when he stopped what he was doing, turned aside and paid attention that God spoke to him. “If that were to have happened today, Moses’ cell phone probably would have gone off and he may have missed it altogether.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance writer and mother of four whose spiritual life resides along the running trails of Colorado’s mountains. Connect at LisaMarshall08@gmail.com.

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raw dessert no longer means only a simple piece of fruit or a handful of nuts. While a traditional holiday story conjures sleeping children with “visions of sugarplums” dancing in their heads, the dreams of raw dessert chefs more likely spring from Medjool dates, cacao nibs and exotic fruits. That’s because raw desserts are made from uncooked, minimally processed and generally plant-based foods. Raw foods aficionados say they are usually first attracted to this type of food preparation because the recipes do not contain wheat, refined sugar, eggs or dairy products, which eliminates the need to work around food sensitivities. Plus, they feel better after they’ve eaten a raw foods dessert, which might feature nuts, fresh and dried fruits, agave nectar and/or chocolate. When these raw foods are ground or puréed in a food processor or blender, they contribute mightily to dessert crusts, fillings, sauces and frostings to grace tarts, cakes, cookies, puddings and ice creams—all of which can be made without cooking. Sometimes, dessert recipes call for using a dehydrator, a simple appliance that dries foods slowly at around 112° to 118° F, to avoid the enzyme changes that occur when foods are cooked at higher temperatures. The dehydrator yields a characteristic that raw foods enthusiast Nathalie Lussier describes as “...a warm, chewy, comfort food feeling, so that you can make cookies that come out slightly warm from the dehydrator.” With raw desserts, “You really can have your cake and eat it too, because the recipes are packed with nutrients and fiber,” advises raw desserts chef Heather Pace, the author of four raw dessert e-books, including Just Desserts and Raw Party Parfait. Most raw foods desserts, like most exceptional sweets, involve several steps to make each part. “While at first glance, a raw dessert might appear to be complicated and time-consuming,” notes Pace, “it’s really very simple. Each component can be thrown together quickly and easily and can be made ahead.” The benefits of raw desserts extend beyond the simply nutritional, affirm devoted adherents. Rose Lee Calabro, author of Living in the Raw and Living in the Raw Desserts,

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had experienced a host of personal health issues that virtually disappeared when she began to eat a mainly raw foods diet a decade ago. But more than that, she says, “Eating raw foods has contributed to a career change and a dramatic shift in my life.” According to eco-lifestylist and raw foods author Ani Phyo, “Eating more organic, fresh, whole foods helps us maintain an ideal weight, lowers cholesterol, boosts the immune system and helps us look and feel our best.” But for her, as well, raw foods are more than a diet. She remarks, “It affects the way I live and interact with planet Earth and all other living beings.” Phyo is the author of Ani’s Raw Food Essentials, Ani’s Raw Food Desserts and Ani’s Raw Food Kitchen. Lussier agrees all the way around. “I believe raw foods can heal you on a physical, emotional and spiritual level,” she comments, because like many others, “I’ve personally experienced it myself.” Judith Fertig is a freelance writer in Overland Park, KS; for more information visit AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com.

Three Raw Cookbook Authors Share their Best Holiday Recipes Incredibly Decadent Chocolate Cake (Makes 8 to 10 servings) This recipe from Rose Lee Calabro’s Living in the Raw Desserts gets its body from almonds, its sweetness from dates and agave nectar, and its scrumptious chocolateyness from cacao nibs—all available at better grocery or health food stores. Plan ahead several days to allow time to soak and then dehydrate the almonds. For the cake: 2 cups almonds; soak for 12 to 48 hours, then dehydrate for 18 hours 2 cups pitted Medjool dates 1 /3 cup raw almond butter ¼ cup raw cacao nibs, ground super fine; or cacao powder ¼ cup agave nectar 2 tsp vanilla extract For the filling: 2 large ripe bananas, thinly sliced For the frosting: 1 ripe avocado 1 ripe banana 5 pitted Medjool dates ½ cup water 1 /3 cup pine nuts; soak in water 1 hour, then drain 2 tbsp raw cacao nibs, ground super fine; or cacao powder 1 tsp vanilla extract

Pineapple Icebox Dessert (Makes 6 to 8 servings) The pineapple, a renowned symbol of hospitality for centuries, can make a refreshingly welcome holiday dessert. “Pineapple is full of the enzyme bromelaine, which helps decrease inﬂammation and swelling—and that can translate to increased circulation and clear skin,” says Ani Phyo, of Ani’s Raw Food Desserts. “I always choose fresh when available, but frozen pineapple will also work for this recipe.” For the crust: 2 cups cashews Seeds from 1 vanilla bean, or 1 tbsp alcohol-free vanilla extract 2 tbsp agave syrup For the filling: 1½ cups cashews 1 /3 cup agave syrup ¼ cup liquid coconut oil ¼ cup ﬁltered water, as needed 2½ cups chopped, cored pineapple

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1. To make the crust, combine the cashews and vanilla in the food processor and chop to a crushed wafer texture (like a cookie crumb crust for cheesecake). Add the agave syrup and process to mix well. Sprinkle half of the crust onto the bottom of a loaf pan. 2. To make the filling, combine the cashews, agave syrup and coconut oil in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth, adding water as needed to create a creamy texture. Spoon the mixture into a mixing bowl; add the pineapple and stir to mix well. Spoon the filling into the loaf pan and sprinkle the remaining crust on top. Pat lightly. Freeze for 2 hours or until chilled. Will keep for 4 to 6 days refrigerated or for several weeks in the freezer. NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com

1. For the cake, place the almonds in a food processor fitted with a steel blade and process into a fine meal. Gradually add the dates, almond butter, cacao, agave nectar and vanilla extract, then continue processing until the mixture is well blended and forms a ball. If the mixture isn’t blending, add a small amount of water, as needed, to achieve the desired consistency. Divide the mixture into two equal parts (for two layers), and form each part into a round cake layer about 8 inches in diameter. Place each layer on a plate. 2. For the filling, arrange the sliced bananas on top of the bottom layer and place the second layer on top of the bananas. 3. For the frosting, combine all of the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth, thick and creamy. Frost the top and sides of the cake. Decorate with fresh strawberries or other seasonal fruit. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours before serving.

Chocolate Pecan Brownie with Maple Maca Ice Cream and Spiced Apple Compote

The Raw Food Dessert Pantry

basic raw food dessert pantry includes plant-based foods that are in the purest state possible. It differs from a conventional pantry in that items have undergone very little or no processing; plus, many familiar foods find new uses. Nuts become flours or milks for sauces. Natural sweeteners replace highly processed sugar. Chocolate assumes its most natural state. Fresh, ripe fruits provide flavor and smooth texture. Dried fruits amplify taste and sweetness. Psyllium powder thickens sauces and fillings in place of flour, eggs, cornstarch or tapioca. Here’s a taste of the possibilities…

Nuts: Raw almonds, pecans, Flavorings: Whole vanilla bean, pure pine nuts, cashews vanilla extract, spices, fresh citrus zest Sweeteners: Medjool dates, date sugar, maple sugar, palm sugar, agave nectar, maple syrup

Fresh fruits: Ripe bananas, avocado, pineapple, strawberries, apples and pears

Chocolate: Cacao nibs, cacao powder, carob

Dried fruits: Raisins, goji berries, figs, desiccated coconut

Fats: Coconut oil, nut butters, cocoa butter, cold-pressed oils

Thickeners: Psyllium powder

For the brownie: 4 cups raw pecans ½ cup pitted, packed Medjool dates ¼ cup maple or palm sugar 2 /3 cup cacao powder 2 tsp pure vanilla extract Pinch of Himalayan or sea salt For the ice cream: 2 cups raw cashews 2 cups water Seeds from ½ vanilla bean 1 /3 cup maple syrup 1 tbsp Maca root powder or to taste

(Makes 6 to 8 servings) “Picture a dense chocolate nut brownie, smooth, cold ice cream and warm fruit compote that has just the right touch of spice, with a velvety chocolate sauce to round it all out. If that weren’t enough, I garnish it with a drizzle of pure maple syrup,” says raw foods dessert chef Heather Pace. She explains that Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a Peruvian root with a strong flavor and recommends using only a little, until one is acclimated to the taste.

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For the compote: 4 medium apples, peeled and cored ½ cup maple syrup ¼ cup raisins 2 tbsp goji berries 2 pitted Medjool dates, chopped 1 tsp lemon zest ½ tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp nutmeg 2 pinches ground cardamom For the chocolate sauce: 1 /3 cup cacao powder ¼ cup pure maple syrup 2 to 3 tbsp water 2 tsp melted coconut oil

1. For the brownie, grind the pecans into crumbs in a food processor. Add the remaining ingredients and process into a moist, crumbly dough. Press the mixture into an 8-by-8-inch pan. Chill. 2. For the ice cream, blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy. Chill for a few hours. Process through an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions; or fill ice cube trays and freeze. 3. For the compote, soak the raisins and goji berries in water for 2 to 4 hours. Drain. In a food processor, chop the apples into small pieces. Add remaining ingredients to the apples, including the drained fruit, and stir together. Process half the mixture until smooth. Fold into the other half. Dehydrate for a few hours at 115° F, until the apples take on a warm, “cooked” feel. 4. For the sauce, blend all ingredients together until smooth. 5. To assemble the dessert, cut the brownies into portions and place a brownie on each plate. Top with ice cream. Swirl compote around the brownie and drizzle with chocolate sauce.

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HOLIDAYS I’m Dreaming of a GREEN Christmas…

by Brita Belli

new movement is afoot to reclaim and refocus the holidays. Part of it stems from a desire to cut back on the wastefulness that comes from accumulating mountains of store-bought gifts and wrappings. Another is the growing desire to generate more meaningful memories during the holidays. One answer is to embrace a do-it-yourself, or DIY, mentality that makes everything—from decorating to tree trimming, cooking and gift giving—personal. There is no better time to join in activities as a family than Christmas28

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time. Subtract the frenzied consumerism and there is little for a child not to love: being with loved ones in the kitchen, measuring flour, rolling dough and cutting cookies; happily sitting around a table, pasting, stamping and glittering; decorating a tree that magically transforms with each addition; and the scents of cookies, candles and cinnamon-dotted wreaths.

Evergreen Centerpieced Elevating the holiday atmosphere starts with the tree—the centerpiece of holiday celebrations, which too often resembles

a department store version these days. Erin Devine, of Portland, Oregon, remembers how her parents’ tradition of buying a living Christmas tree from a local nursery made a vivid impression on her as a child. “My parents would get the tree with the roots still very much alive in the burlap bag of dirt,” recalls Devine, who was raised in Connecticut. “We’d put the tree in a big galvanized tub and just wrap it with a white sheet; then, when Christmas was over, we’d plant the tree somewhere in the four-acre yard.” That appreciation for the vibrant details of the holidays lives on. Now, this mother of three takes a homemade, family-oriented approach to her young family’s annual celebration. Last year, they all wrapped recycled glass jars with colored tissue paper as tea lights and pencil holders for adults and made homemade play dough for the kids’ friends. They also baked together and made decorations for the house and tree. “It’s one thing to teach kids about being responsible adults and good stewards of this planet, but when we spend time together learning how to do it, it’s so much more meaningful,” Devine remarks. “When the kids enjoy learning about something and it involves love, it will become important to them.”

Sparking Inspiration Those who are not naturally crafty will find lots of resources for creating beautiful and personal Christmas keepsakes online, as well as on bookstore and library shelves. Many publications offer ideas for decorating the branches of your living—or not-so-living—tree, using household objects that would otherwise be discarded. Yoga teacher and holistic lifestyle expert Anna Getty went so far as to write I’m Dreaming of a Green Christmas, a book that’s all about using less, spending less and enjoying family time more. NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com

She details a whole new perspective: how to turn recycled chandelier gems into Christmas tree icicles; eggshells and teabags into vintage-style ornaments; and old sweaters into festive wreaths.

Waste Not, Want Not Such simple pleasures can make a major environmental impact. During the holidays, household waste generally increases by 25 percent—an extra 1 million tons of garbage across the country—according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Holiday craft projects can transform much of this “waste” by making the most of its decorative potential. Shellie Wilson, the founder of Craftbits. com, a site that provides thousands of free, do-it-yourself craft ideas, says she and her mother Rita are craft hoarders. “We never throw anything out that we think can be turned into something wonderful,” comments Wilson. Her favorites include a T-shirt pillow that maintains the shirt’s shape and a nosew baby overalls purse, using glue in place of thread. Instructables.com is the kind of user-submitted, DIY, bake it, fix it and tweak it website that invites hours of surfing. Developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, it has become a massive platform for idea sharing, including a page called “Have a DIY Christmas!” that organizes ideas by category. Options range from origami ball decorations and a homemade book clock to gift boxes and tags made from cereal boxes and junk mail. “With the state of the economy lately, people are looking for more ways to stretch their budgets and repurpose used objects,” remarks Sarah James, editor of Instructables’ Living and Food website sections. Along with the benefits of minimizing waste, spending less money and reclaiming quality time with loved ones, making our own gifts and decorations is also fun. The process of discovering, attempting and creating can help unlock our inner artist at any age. Brita Belli is the editor of E – The Environmental Magazine.

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materials, like the handmade hardwood sleds, toboggans and wagons made by Mountain Boy Sledworks. DO-IT-YOURSELF. Craft kits allow a child to make a toy that incorporates his or her own creative vision, all the better when the parts are made of sustainable materials. Artterro offers a collection of eco-friendly craft kits, from jewelry and dolls to garden art and bubble wands. Materials include post-consumer waste paper from India; hand-dyed fabrics, wool felt and glass and wooden beads. The San Francisco Museum of Craft & Design sells a bird cafe that encourages kids to explore nature in their backyards once the craft is complete. Any of these is easily found online, searching by name. Of course, making our own craft kits can be as easy as cutting spare

Spotting Earth-Friendly Gift Ideas for Kids by Brita Belli

f we resist the urge to charge over to the nearest big-box store to load up on the latest plastic marketing ploys, we’ll likely find more satisfaction in picking toys that will create less of an environmental impact—and more of a personal one. It’s easy to look for the following five eco-friendly attributes. SOLAR POWERED. Nearly any toy with batteries and a motor can operate with simple sun power instead. Solar versions of traditional toys range from racing cars and quivering grasshoppers to bullet trains that kids build from snap-together parts (Google by type of toy). Solarpowered toys teach kids the benefits of renewable energy, which unlike those

with batteries, require no additional cost and produce no battery waste. BUILT TO LAST. Many toys today are flimsy, cheaply made and even downright toxic. The organization behind HealthyStuff.org tests thousands of products each year to help families steer clear of the worst toxins in many common toys—including lead, cadmium, arsenic and mercury. High-quality toys don’t have to come from a toy store. Check out yard and tag sales, as well as local craft fairs, for well-constructed toys, from rocking horses and toy chests to bikes, dollhouses and kid collectibles. Or look for new toys made from sustainable

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Grieving During the Holidays by David Kessler

rief at the loss of a loved one is an emotionally painful and debilitating condition at any time of the year, as the mind struggles to make sense out of what may seem like the destruction of our internal compass. Time may eventually help heal our wounds, but meanwhile, life goes on as usual for the rest of the world, and that includes holidays. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year’s are the biggest and usually most challenging of all to endure, let alone enjoy. It is possible to get through the holidays on your own terms. Rather than avoiding the feelings of grief, lean into them, because it is not the grief you want to avoid, but the pain. Grief is the pathway out of the pain of internal feelings, and mourning is its external expression.

cancel them. Take a year off. The same holidays will come around again and your family and friends will understand. Most of all, do not feel guilty about “spoiling” anyone else’s merriment. Times of crisis like these can often serve to bring the true message of the holiday home to everyone.

Have a strategy

n Share a favorite shared story.

Have a Plan A and Plan B – Plan A is where you go for the Christmas Eve or Christmas Day dinner with family and friends. Then, if it doesn’t feel right, have your plan B ready: maybe a movie you and your loved one enjoyed together or a photo album to look through or a special place you went to together. Many people find that when they have Plan B in place, just knowing it is there is enough. You can even cancel the holiday altogether. If you find yourself just going through the motions and feeling nothing, 32

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There is no right or wrong way to handle the holidays in grief. You have to decide what is right for you and do it. You have every right to change your mind, even more than once. Friends and family members may not have a clue how to help you through the holidays and neither may you. It is very natural to feel like you may never enjoy the holidays again. It is true that they never will be the same as they were, but in time, most people are able to find meaning again in the traditions as a new form of the holiday spirit grows inside of them. Even without grief, our friends and relatives often have strong opinions about how our holidays should look and what we should and shouldn’t do.

Grieving 101 DO be gentle with yourself and protect yourself. DON’T do more than you want to, or anything that does not serve your soul.

Externalize your loss

DO allow time for feelings to express themselves.

Just as there are rituals that have served mankind throughout the ages, we can create our own personal rites to see us past our grief.

DON’T keep feelings bottled up. If you have 500 tears to cry, don’t stop at 250. DO allow others to help. We all need help at times in our lives.

n Dedicate a prayer at the holiday

DON’T ask if you can help a friend in grief. Just help.

dinner to them. n Light a candle. n Chat or create an online tribute

to their memory. n Ask others to relate a funny

anecdote. n Remember them in prayer at your

place of worship. For some, staying involved with the holidays is a symbol of continuing life. Let the holiday routine provide a framework for surviving these tough times. Try experiencing the holidays in a new way. Grief has a unique way of giving us the permission to really evaluate what parts of the holidays we enjoy and what parts we don’t.

DO pay extra attention to the children in grief. These holidays are clearly some of the roughest terrain we can navigate after a loss. The ways we deal with them are as individual as we are. These holidays are a normal part of the journey of life, to be felt fully and completely. Holidays can be sad, but we may catch ourselves doing alright, and even experience laughter. There are all kinds of sadness, but grief is a rite of passage. David Kessler is the author of Visions, Trips and Crowded Rooms: Who and What You See Before You Die and On Grief and Grieving with Elisabeth Kübler Ross. For more info visit Grief.com. NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2 Aromatherapy to Reduce Holiday Stress—7–8 p.m. Join Diane Speer and learn the power of different essential oils, with a focus on those that can calm you during the holiday season. Kits available for sale. Must register. $25, or bring a friend and enjoy two-for-$40 admission. Health-e-Motion, 1 W. Main St., 2nd Fl., Denville. FitnessInDenvilleNJ. com. Contact Christine at 973-627-0287.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3 Victorian Christmas at Acorn Hall—thru January 16. Enjoy a Victorian-style Christmas in this mid19th century Italianate mansion with lavish holiday decorations in all seven period rooms and two hallways. The Hall’s famous upside-down Christmas tree, an homage to Queen Victoria’s 1860 holiday, will once again hang in the library. $6 adults, $5 seniors, $3 students. Children under 12, free. Acorn Hall, 68 Morris Ave., Morristown. 973 267-3465. Visit acornhall.org for details. Practicing Gratitude in an Uncertain Economy—7–8 p.m. Learn how important the expression of gratitude is for your life. Conference Call 218844-0850, access code 321879#. Rev. Christina Lynn Whited, The Circle of Intention School of Intuitive Sciences and The Church of All Creation, 76 Main St., High Bridge.908-638-9066. Christina@ CircleOfIntention.com. A Night of Messages—7–9 p.m. Everyone will receive a message from those who have crossed over. $20. Presented by Rev. Lisa Bellini, Rev. Lory Coppola and Rev. Susan Nigra. Held at Yoga West, 86 Main St., Succasunna.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4 Artisan’s Gift Market 2010—30 local artists, artisans, and crafters exhibit their own creations. Refreshments available. Held at Glen Ridge Congregational Church, 195 Ridgewood Ave. For more detailed exhibitor info, contact Nancy DelloMonaco at 201-755-4392 or email Creative.Women. Collective@Gmail.com. Photos with Santa at Petco in Succasunna—10 a.m.–4 p.m. A portion of the proceeds are donated to Noah’s Ark Animal Shelter. 275 State Rt.10 E.. NoahsArkNJ.org.

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Winter Wonderland Fundraising Event— 10 a.m. -3 p.m. Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 95 East Main St., Rockaway. Stop by Coming Home Rescue’s table and purchase handcrafted holiday items to benefit the homeless animals fostered by the volunteer members of Coming Home Rescue. For more information, visit ComingHomeRescue. org and click on Upcoming Events. Fifth Annual Sustainable Homes & Habitats Gingerbread Workshop— 10 a.m.–noon. Create a unique gingerbread house with natural accents and green building design features. Call for more info, or to register. Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland. 973-228-8776. Exhibit December 6. Fourth Annual Green Gift Fair—10 a.m.–4 p.m. Shop for sustainable and alternative gifts, while the kids make recycled wrapping paper and other holiday crafts. For more info on becoming a vendor, contact the center at 973-228-8776. The Essex County Environmental Center, 621 Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland. Reiki Level I Training—11:15 a.m.–5 p.m. $125. Call 973-584-6664 to register. Yoga West Holistic Center, 86 Main St., Succasunna. yogawest.com. Reiki Level II Training—11:15 a.m.–5 p.m. $175. Only available to students who have taken Level 1 at Yoga West. Call 973-584-6664 to register. Yoga West Holistic Center, 86 Main St., Succasunna. YogaWest.com.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 Qigong with Mei Jin Lu—10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Learn the healing movements of Qi Gong, an internal Chinese meditative practice which uses slow, graceful movements and controlled breathing techniques to promote the circulation of qi within the human body. $15. St. Francis Retreat and Conference Center, 122 Diamond Springs Rd., Denville. More info, call or email Mei Jin at 973-887-2255 or meijin@meijinlu.com. MeiJinLu.com Pet Food Supply Drive for Noah’s Ark—Noon–3 p.m. A&P, Budd Lake. NoahsArkNJ.org/Home.asp. Meditation ~ Living in the Eternal Now—12:30–5 p.m. Learn how to get relief from your mind’s incessant chatter, unrelenting judgment, and unending dissatisfaction. Free yourself from worry, anger, and sadness. $60. Presented by John Welshons at Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd. 973-966-5311. staff@StudioYogaNJ.com. StudioYogaNJ.com. Semi-Annual Pot Luck Dinner—1–5 p.m. Christina opens her home, and her kitchen, for all who wish to attend and feel the joy of connection with a wider community of like-minded souls. Come enjoy the company and bring a dish to share. Rev. Christina Lynn Whited, The Circle of Intention School of Intuitive Sciences and The Church of All Creation, 76 Main St., High Bridge.908-638-9066. Christina@CircleOfIntention.com.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 6 5th Annual Sustainable Homes & Habitats Gingerbread Exhibit—December 6 thru December 18.

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Prizes will be awarded in various categories. Call 973-228-8776 for more info or to register. Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland. Merry Fairy Holidays—7 p.m. Join craft enthusiasts Kerstin and Rebecca Katko as they teach you how to create flower fairy dolls and fairy furniture using both recycled and natural materials. Schiff will supply everything you need to create your nature inspired craft. $10. Schiff Nature Preserve, 339 Pleasant Valley Rd., Mendham. 973-543-6004. Hope@SchiffNaturePreserve.org. Single Ladies’ PowerCircle—“Speak Your Truth”—7:30–9 p.m. Join this group of single ladies to share, motivate, brainstorm, and nurture each other towards a harmonized life. December focus: The importance of building strong and diverse supportive networks. Facilitated by Christine Clifton, Personal Growth Guide. Pre-register by December 4 for both (12/20) $45. Held at Health-e-Motion, Denville. 973-627-0287. FitnessInDenvilleNJ.com. Law of Attraction Meeting—7:30–9 p.m. Join a group of “like-minded” individuals who can support you in staying positive and on track for the plan that you have put in place. Fresh Look on Life, 31 Rte. 206, Ste. 3, Augusta. Must register by calling 973383-6847 or emailing Cindy@FreshLookOnLife. com. Visit FreshLookOnLife.com.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7 Make 2011 Your Best Year Ever—10 a.m.–noon. Set your intentions, envision your outcomes, and live your purpose. In this two-session workshop (12/7 & 12/14), find out how to get what you want the whole year through. You’ll learn simple planning techniques and create your own success strategy to apply in your personal life, career or business. $77. Must register by December 3. Contact Christine at 973-627-0287 or visit FitnessInDenvilleNJ.com. Introduction to Palm Reading—6:30–8:30 p.m. Learn about the major lines of your palms, what abilities and path you are born with, and when opportunities are knocking on your door. Must register. $25. Crystal Healing Center, 171 W. Main St., Rockaway. LisaBellini.com. Meditation with Celia Tiberio of Stated Grace—7 p.m. Find healing through meditation with crystal toning bowls and tuning forks. Experience deepened relaxation and improved mental clarity, while developing healthier vibrations in your body and energy field. $20. RSVP to Sue at 908-879-3937. Feel free to bring pillows and/or blankets for comfort. Held at The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. TheArtOfTheHeart-Chester.com. Enzyme Therapy—7:30 p.m. Presenter, Susan Richter, RN. If you have symptoms that won’t go away, or new ones that have suddenly appeared, call Next Level Healing today at 973-586-0626. NextLevelHealing.com. The Gathering—7:30–9 p.m. Christina Lynn Whited channels Mother Mary in a guided meditation accompanied by a Healing Circle. Circle of Intention, 76 Main St., High Bridge. CircleOfIntention.com. Laughter Yoga with Diana Perez—8–9 p.m. Contains components such as deep breathing, clapping, laugher, and childlike playfulness, which strengthen

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8 Raritan River Watershed Project—7 p.m. Join guest speaker Ken Klipstein, Director of Watershed Protection Programs for the NJ Water Supply Authority, to learn about his work with the Raritan Watershed and how you can help to protect this valuable resource. Donations welcome. Schiff Nature Preserve, 339 Pleasant Valley Rd., Mendham. 973543-6004. hope@schiffnaturepreserve.org. Make 2011 Your Best Year Ever—7:30–9:30 p.m. Set your intentions, envision your outcomes, and live your purpose. In this two-session workshop (12/8 & 12/15), find out how to get what you want the whole year through. You’ll learn simple planning techniques and create your personal success strategy to apply in your personal life, career or business. $77. Must register by December 3. Contact Christine at 973-6270287 or visit FitnessInDenvilleNJ.com.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9 Spiritual Awakening Lecture—6:30–8:30 p.m. Learn the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual symptoms of spiritual awakening and their connection with 2012. Must register. $25. Crystal Healing Center, 171 W. Main St., Rockaway. lisabellini.com. Alleviate Anxiety and Depression—7–8 p.m. Join Carol Feldman, LCSW, CAS, for a frank and open discussion to learn ways to alleviate the symptoms of anxiety and depression. Gratitude donations accepted. Preregistration required by 12/7. Health-e-Motion, 1 W. Main St., 2nd Fl., Denville. FitnessInDenvilleNJ.com. Contact Christine at 973-627-0287. Holiday Healing & Shopping Extravaganza—6–9 p.m. Relax, rejuvenate & renew as you find the

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Mana Card Readings—11 a.m.–3 p.m. Tarot Card readings using Hawaiian Mana Cards. Learn a little about your past, present and future. 15 minutes $20. Walk-ins welcome. The Huna Healing Center, 171 W. Main St., Rockaway. HunaHealingCenter@ yahoo.com.

Spiritual Discussion Group—7 p.m. Experience a led meditation and discussion; topics vary each month. $5. RSVP to Sue at 908-879-3937 or via email at sue@TheArtOfTheHeart-Chester. com. The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. TheArtOfTheHeart-Chester.com. Ornament-making Workshop, “The Universal We”—7:30–8:45 p.m. Explore the common good of “all that is one” by creating an ornament which represents universality. Preregistration required by 12/8. $30. $7 materials fee at the door. Hosted by Elizabeth Olney, multimedia artist. Health-e-Motion, 1 W. Main St., 2nd Fl., Denville. FitnessInDenvilleNJ.com. Contact Christine at 973-627-0287. Spiritual Drum Circle—7–9 p.m., $10 fee, Van Vleck House and Gardens, 21 Van Vleck St., Montclair. Gathering the Goodness ~ A Holistic Evening with Mystical Music—7–9:30 p.m. Enjoy a Mystic Music mini concert with Sandee Conroy playing the Crystal Bowls and Alicia DiGiovanni singing chants in the Sacred Language of Light, Christina Whited channeling a blessing from Mother Mary, and a holistic fair. An evening of rejuvenation for the body, the mind, and the Spirit. Held at Berkeley Heights Community Center, Berkeley Heights. Reiki Circle—7–10 p.m. The Hope Grown Center, Kenilworth. Open to Reiki practitioners and those who wish to experience a Reiki session. Suggested donation is $5. Register by Dec. 8 at info@ hopegrown.com to reserve your spot. Visit hopegrown.com.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11 Charity Sales Shopping Weekend at Pets Pets Pets, Califon.—. 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Also Sunday, December 12, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. Let the cashier know that you’re shopping for Noah’s Ark and a donation of 10% of sales on dog and cat food, and 20% of sales on all other products purchased will be donated to Noah’s Ark Animal Shelter. Pets Pets Pets, 438 Rt. 513, Califon. 908-832-0533. PetsPetsPetsCalifon.com. NoahsArkNJ.org. Tools for a Healthy Lifestyle—11 a.m. Learn to choose the most nutritious, organic and GMO-free foods and get shopping, cooking and detox tips to

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Irene Sonja Fanane, Angel Therapy Practitioner—11 a.m.–5 p.m. Irene will share messages from the Angels and Spirit. Call 908-879-3937 for an appt.15 minutes $25; 30 minutes $50; one hr. $100. Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. TheArtOfTheHeart-Chester.com. Live Performance by Mary Fahl of October Project—8–9 p.m. Doors open 7 p.m. Opening performance by Crista Orefice. $25. Seating limited. Call to purchase tickets. Held at Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway. 862-209-1439. RestStopRejuvenate.com.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12 Full Moon Free Nia Jam—5–6:30 p.m. Call to reserve your place. 973-627-0287. Health-e-Motion, 1 W. Main St., 2nd Fl., Denville. NiaNewJersey.com.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 13 Geminids Meteor Shower—Considered by many to be the best meteor shower in the heavens, the Geminids are known for producing up to 60 multicolored meteors per hour at their peak. The peak of the shower is on the morning of December 13, although some meteors should be visible from December 6 through 19. Unfortunately, the full moon will block out all but the brightest meteors this year, even in dark locations. The radiant point for this shower will be in the constellation Gemini. Best viewing is usually to the east after midnight. Healing the Body, Mind and Spirit—11 a.m.–3 p.m. Heal the body, mind and spirit with a 1/2 hour Reiki or Maluhia healing. Chakra balancing included. By appt. $30. The Huna Healing Center, 171 W. Main St., Rockaway. HunaHealingCenter@ yahoo.com.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14 Breathe Out Your Baggage—Noon–2:30 p.m. Facilitated By Kathy Smyly Miller. Experience a gentle yet powerful breathing technique that helps to relieve stress by releasing stored emotions. Benefits include increased mental clarity, enhanced ability to focus, and a greater sense of peace. $75 or sign up with a friend or partner for $125. Preregistration required. More info, contact Kathy at 908-647-1856. Held at Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway. 862-209-1439. RestStopRejuvenate.com/. Adept II—6:30–8:30 p.m. Learn to feel and balance the chakras, magnetic energy and adjust the energy field around a person’s body. Must register. $77. Crystal Healing Center, 171 W. Main St., Rockaway. lisabellini.com.

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Open to Channel Reading Circle—7–8:30 p.m. Practice your intuitive abilities on others, give and receive readings. Minimal instruction. Must register. Min. of eight participants. $10. The Huna Healing Center, 171 W. Main St., Rockaway. HunaHealingCenter@yahoo.com. Past Life Meditation with Mark Rawson—7–9 p.m. Experience past lives and connect with your guides and/or loved ones on the other side. $25. RSVP to Sue at 908-879-3937 or via email at sue@TheArtOfTheHeart-Chester.com. The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. TheArtOfTheHeart-Chester.com.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15 Dream Discovery Workshop ~ Personal Empowerment and Fulfillment through Inner Vision—7–9 p.m. Presented by clinical psychologist Harlene Goldschmidt, Ph.D. $40. 2 W. Northfield Rd., Ste. 210-A, Livingston. Contact Dr. Goldschmidt at 973-533-9600 or GoldPhD@aol.com. HarleneGoldSchmidtphd.com

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16 Introduction to Crystals—6:30–8:30 p.m. Learn the many benefits of crystals. Must register. $25. Crystal Healing Center, 171 W. Main St., Rockaway. lisabellini.com.

friday, DECEMBER 17 New Jersey Ballet’s 40th Anniversary Nutcracker— Through December 26. The New Jersey Ballet celebrates 40 years of The Nutcracker with ten performances at the Community Theatre at Mayo Center for the Performing Arts, Morristown. This first-rate traditional production enchants youngsters and grown-ups alike with splendid dancing, eyepopping special effects, a live orchestra, and a touch of holiday magic. Tickets are $59|$49|$39|$29|$19. For more information, visit mayoarts.org.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 20 Single Ladies’ PowerCircle—“Speak Your Truth”—7:30–9 p.m. Join this group of single ladies to share, motivate, brainstorm, and nurture each other towards a harmonized life. December focus: The importance of building strong and diverse supportive networks. Facilitated by Christine Clifton, Personal Growth Guide. Pre-register by December 4 for both (12/6) $45. Held at Health-e-Motion, Denville. 973-627-0287. FitnessInDenvilleNJ.com.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21 The Winter Solstice occurs in the northern hemisphere at 6:38 p.m. The sun is at its lowest point in the sky, and it will be the shortest day of the year. This is also the first day of winter. Wrap for a Cause—Proceeds for Noah’s Ark Animal Shelter. Held at Barnes & Noble, 375 Rt. 10 E., Ledgewood. NoahsArkNJ.org. Ascension Activation Meditation—6:30–8:30 p.m. Learn to accelerate your ascension and initiation process. Must register. $35. Crystal Healing Center, 171 W. Main St., Rockaway. lisabellini.com. The Gathering—7:30–9 p.m. First and Third Tuesdays. Christina Lynn Whited channels Mother Mary in a guided meditation accompanied by a Healing Circle. Circle of Intention, 76 Main St., High Bridge. CircleOfIntention.com.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23 Christmas Service—7 p.m. The Center for Spiritual Living South Orange, 9 Village Plaza, South Orange. cslsouthorange.org or 973-832-5280.

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Kwanzaa Marketplace—Through December 19. The New Jersey Performing Arts Center’s annual Kwanzaa Marketplace, free and open to the public, transforms the Prudential Hall Lobby into a holiday shopping stop, featuring top vendors from throughout the area. NJPAC, Newark; 1-888 GO-NJPAC. njpac.org.

Holiday Family Fun Days: Celebrate Light!— Through December 29. 12:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Spend time with family and friends at the Newark Museum for Holiday Family Fun Days: Celebrate Light! Participate in hands-on workshops for families, enjoy tours of the Victorian Ballantine House decorated for Christmas, listen to strolling carolers and musicians, and more. This event is free with suggested museum admission. For more information, visit newarkmuseum.org/holidayfundays.html.

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Step Afrika! The Spirit of Kwanzaa—2 and 5 p.m. The electrifying Step Afrika is the first professional company in the world dedicated to the rich tradition of stepping, an art form born at African American fraternities and based in African traditions. A FamilyTime event for ages 10 and up. NJPAC, Newark; 1-888 GO-NJPAC. njpac.org.

International Folk Dancing—8–10 p.m., St. John’s Episcopal Church, 55 Montclair Avenue, Montclair. $4 fee.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19 Handel’s Messiah Rocks—3:00 p.m. This groundbreaking musical event combines classical music with classic rock for a contemporary take on George Frideric Handel’s most performed oratorio. Prudential Hall, NJPAC, Newark; 1-888 GO-NJPAC. njpac.org. Wrap for a Cause—Proceeds for Noah’s Ark Animal Shelter. Held at Barnes & Noble, 375 Rt. 10 E., Ledgewood. NoahsArkNJ.org.

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sunday Morris County Striders Running Club~Sunday Runs—8:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in winter). All abilities welcome. 400 Morris Ave., Rockaway. morriscountystriders.com. Dues May to May: $15 individual, $20 family. Distances vary from 3 to 13+ miles. Info: Steve A. 908-813-0935 or badknees@verizon.net. Morristown Group Bike Ride—8:30 a.m. Sundays. Medium to fast pace; 16–18 mph. Loantaka Way Parking lot of Loantaka Park. 30-50 miles depending on the time of year. More info: martysreliable.com/. 973-538-7773. Summit Unitarian Worship Service—9 a.m. The Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit. 908-273-3245. Morristown Unitarian Fellowship—9–10 a.m. and 11 a.m.–noon, worship services. 9–10:30 a.m. Children and Youth Religious Education. 21 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown. 973-540-1177, ext. 201. Hackettstown Group Bike Ride—9:30 a.m. Sundays. Medium pace; 14-17mph. Marty’s of Hackettstown. 30 miles. Miles and miles of countryside waiting for you. More info 908-852-1650 or email TC at Craw@martysreliable.com. martysreliable.com. Fresh Freedom Call Ministry—9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Lunch is served at 1 p.m. Fresh Freedom Call is an outreach to those living on city streets. This nonprofit organization serves more than 75 people each week at Fresh Anointing International Church, 23-25 Washington St (corner of James St.) Newark. Hot meals, referrals to residential rehabs and organizations to meet the need for housing and recovery. Small group sessions build trust, provide an arena for prayer and studies on recovery and also afford an opportunity to personalize goals. “Group work days” provide opportunities to “earn” needed items such as hygiene kits and food gift certificates and also to foster and restore dignity. Monetary donations, food drives and fundraising are always needed. 100% of all donations are used for the sole purpose and benefit of the homeless community; which consists of veterans, abused women and their children, the mentally and physically disabled, youth aging out of foster care, run away teens and the addicted. To learn more about Fresh Freedom Call, visit freshfreedomcall.org or call 973-713-2145. Preschool Yoga Class—10:15–11 a.m. Sundays. More info at 201-213-1294. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St. Morristown. thewholechildnj.health.officelive.com. Summit Unitarian Church Worship Service—10:45 a.m. The Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit. 908-273-3245. Center for Spiritual Living ~ Morristown—11 a.m. Sunday celebration and youth program, followed by refreshments at noon in Friendship Hall. 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114.

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Unity of Sussex County—11 a.m. Sunday Celebration and Youth Program, followed by fellowship in Wakeman Hall. 25 Mudcut Rd, Lafayette. 973-3836277. unityofsussex.org. Sweat Shop with Austin Peck—11 a.m.–Noon. Sundays. Train with soap star Austin Peck as he leads all fitness levels through a boxing and cardio class. 156 Algonquin Pkwy. Whippany. 973-5150704. finalroundboxingandfitness.com. Girl’s Yoga Integrated—11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Sundays. More info at 201-213-1294. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St. Morristown. thewholechildnj.health.officelive.com. Chatham Drum Circle & Sacred Circle of Sound—3 p.m. Third Sundays. Friends (Quaker) Meeting House, Southern Blvd., Chatham Twp. Donations welcome. No calls Sunday: 973-6579696 or 212-475-1090. African Drumming Classes with Chuck Wood— 4–5 p.m. Sundays. Bring your own drum. No exp. required. $20. Awakening Point, 484 Schooley’s Mountain Rd., Hackettstown. AwakeningPoint.com or 908-852-9642 for more info and to register.

monday Morris County Career Network—9–11 a.m. Second and Fourth Mondays. Provides a supportive environment to practice your pitch, exchange business ideas and discuss new ways of finding employment, creating opportunity or preparing a successful proposal. Hosted at the St. Peter’s Morristown Parish Hall, 70 Maple Ave., Morristown. Parking is provided by Assumption church at their lower lot behind 95 Maple Ave. ekujan@ccm.edu. MOMS Club of Flanders Area—10 a.m. First Mondays. Connect with other stay-at-home moms and their children. We have daytime activities, MOMS Night Out, Culinary Delights and Sweet Tooths groups, community service projects and much more! Nonprofit support group for families in Flanders, Roxbury Twp., and Chester. Contact us at momsclubflanders@yahoo.com or visit our website at momsclubflanders.synthasite.com. Restorative Yoga—10:30–11:30 a.m. Gibbons Holistic Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 601 Jefferson Rd., Suite 102, Parsippany. 973-887-0860. Beginner Yoga Adult Class—Noon–1 p.m. Mondays. Drop-ins $20; 4 sessions $65; 8 session $120. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294. Yoga for Scoliosis (children of all ages) with Theresa Rowland—4 p.m. Mondays. Call for pricing and reservations. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd., downtown Madison. 973-966-5311. staff@studioyoganj.com. studioyoganj.com. Men’s Boxing—5:30–6:30 p.m. Mondays. Beginners welcome. Come in and try a free class. 156 Algonquin Pkwy, Whippany. 973-515-0704. finalroundboxingandfitness.com. Twilight Nia Class—6:15 pm. Mondays. Healthe-Motion, 1 W. Main St, 2nd Fl., Denville. FitnessInDenville.com. nianow.com.

Martial Arts of Zen—6:30–8 p.m. Develop focus, concentration, breath control, power, spontaneity and Zen actualization while improving fitness and learning practical, reality-based personal protection. Classes led by Jeff Eisenberg, 6th degree Black Belt. Zen Center, 393 Crescent Ave, Wyckoff. 201-8919100. highzen.org/martialarts/martialarts.html. Chakra Yoga with Chant and Tibetan Yoga—7– 8:15 p.m. Mondays. Westfield Yoga, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. Call 908-232-1355 for details. Psychic Development Class—7–9 p.m. Last Mondays. Includes psychic development exercises, metaphysical discussions and psychic “readings.” $10. Held at 8b Main St., Netcong. Limited to 15 people. Must register at 908-852-4635. garry@ hyp4life.com. hyp4life.com. Sacred Contracts Part Two: Interview and Identify Your Archetypes—7–9:30 p.m. Mondays in December. A four-week commitment; one make-up class allowed, if scheduled ahead of time. In this class you will be provided with questions to help guide you in the process of identifying eight archetypal companions and interviewing each of them. $160. Part one, or an understanding of the four primary archetypes, is a pre-requisite for this class. Held at Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway. 862-209-1439. reststoprejuvenate.com. Men’s Open Circle—7–9:30 p.m. Fourth Mondays. Join with other men to tap into your power and gain support bringing your unique gifts to the world. Hosted by The ManKind Project, NJ. Donations accepted. Health-e-Motion, Denville. FitnessInDenvilleNJ. com. Contact Christine at 973-627-0287. Psychic Readings with Sue—7:30–9 p.m. Mondays. Call 908-879-3937 to schedule an appt. Held at The Art of the Heart at 15 Perry St., Chester. Connecting with Loved Ones in Spirit—7:30–9 p.m. Mondays (except 4th Monday). Three psychic/mediums bring messages from your loved ones. $100 individuals or $50 each for 2-5 people. Bring digital recorder. By appt. only in Netcong. Call Garry at 908 852-4635. garry@hyp4life.com. hyp4life.com.

tuesday Healing Tuesdays for Health Care providers— Second week of each month. Receive $20 off any facial or massage service, 20% off any salon service and $10 off any waxing service. Excludes facial waxing. Discounts cannot be included with any other offer. Salon Botanique, 149 South St., Morristown. 973-889-9200. Morris County Striders Running Club ~ Tuesday Night Track Workouts—Check website for time. Currently at Mountain Lakes High School track. See MorrisCountyStriders.com and click Activities. Dues May to May: $15 individual, $20 family. Info: Pete at PLee@us.fujitsu.com. White Oak Yoga—9:30–10:45 a.m. Mixed level. $10 or $50 for six classes. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg, 14 Sparta Ave., 973-7291900. whiteoakcenter.com.

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Kripalu Mixed Level Yoga with Stacy Ackerman—10–11:15 a.m. Tuesdays. Beginners welcome. First class free for new students. St. Peters Episcopal Church (Parish House), South and Miller, Morristown. 973-895-9165 or stacyayoga@optonline.net. White Oak Yoga—11 a.m.–Noon. Gentle Yoga. $10 or $50 for six classes. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg, 14 Sparta Ave., 973-7291900. whiteoakcenter.com. Changing Lifestyles Integrative Medicine— Noon–12:45 p.m. Tuesdays. Yoga. $10. Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute, at Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. 973-971-6301. Breathe Out Your Baggage—Noon–2:30 p.m. Facilitated By Kathy Smyly Miller. Second Tuesdays. Experience a gentle yet powerful breathing technique that helps to relieve stress by releasing stored emotions. Benefits include increased mental clarity, enhanced ability to focus, and a greater sense of peace. $75 or sign up with a friend or partner for $125. Pre-registration required. More info, contact Kathy at 908-647-1856. Held at Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway. 862-209-1439. reststoprejuvenate.com. Nia—4:30 p.m. Nia offers light cardio, strength and flexibility in movements that blend dance, healing and martial arts. $10. Held at Integrated Medicine Center “Changing Lifestyles” in the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Memorial Hospital. 973-971-6301. Awareness through Movement Classes with Diane Bates—4:30–5:15 p.m. Tuesdays. Taught by a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner. These gentle, innovative movement lessons allow you to observe how you move, notice unnecessary tension, and improve your overall coordination. Learn to ease pain, improve posture, prevent injury, increase energy, and reduce stress. $15 class, everyone welcome. Offered at 24 Elm St., Room 1, Morristown. Call 973-534-8122 or email diane.bates7@mac. com for more info. Cross Bike Rides—5:30 p.m. On trails, some pavement. +/- 2 hrs at a moderate pace. All welcome. Bring lights. Meet at Van Dessel Sports, 55 Market St., Morristown. More info, contact Edwin edwin@ vandesselsports.com. Visit njBikeRacing.com. Girl’s Yoga Class—5:30–6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294. Qi Gong—5:45–6:30 p.m. Cultivate energy through controlled breathing and stretching exercises designed to calm mind and body. Beneficial for any type of medical problem. Instructor, Ameurfina H. Nazario, MS. Mind Body Center, 2nd floor, Pediatric Rec. Rm., 95 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-971-4575. White Oak Yoga—5:45–7 p.m. Mixed level. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg, 14 Sparta Ave., 973-729-1900. whiteoakcenter.com. Meditation based on Jon Kabat-Zinn—6:30–7:15 p.m. Tuesdays. Changing Lifestyles, Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. 973-971-6301. SMART Recovery—6:30–8 p.m. Tuesdays. Secular, science-based recovery group for support and

assistance with all forms of addictive behavior. Free. Roxbury Twp. Library. 201-774-8323. smartrox@ optimum.net. Debtors Anonymous Meeting—7–8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. 12-step meeting for those dealing with debt, overspending and under-earning. Downstairs Main Bldg. at Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church, 1 East Oak St. Call: 877-717-3328 or njpada.org. The Spirit Gathering Church—7:15 p.m. Tuesdays. A night of prayer, energy healing, discussion, meditation and mediumship. Facilitated by Rev. Susan C. Nigra. All welcome. Held in the rear of Yoga West, 86 Main St., Succasunna. Donations accepted. 973-691-9244 or 973-876-2449. office@ TheSpiritGathering.net.TheSpiritGathering.net. The Morris Music Men Quartet—7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 300 Shunpike Rd., Chatham. Sing and socialize. Newcomers always welcome. 877-808-8697. MorrisMusicMen.org. North American Butterfly Association—7:30 p.m. First Tuesdays. Frelinghuysen Arboretum Education Center, 53 East Hanover Ave., Morristown. 973-326-7600. A Course in Miracles—7:30 p.m. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. miraclescourse.org. Garwood. Betsy Zipkin 732-469-0234. Mendham Borough Historical Society—7:30 p.m. Fourth Tuesdays. Phoenix House, Mendham. Peggy Oswald at 973-543-7538 or hank-o@patmedia.net. Meditation and Healing Group—7:30 p.m. Second and Fourth Tuesdays. Sponsored by the Metaphysical Center of NJ, in Towaco. Free. No exp. necessary. Contact Peggy Tierney for directions and info at 973-299-0172. A Course In Miracles—7:30 p.m. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Unity of Montclair, 84 Orange Rd., Montclair. Connie at 973-239-8402 for details. The Gathering—7:30–9 p.m. First and Third Tuesdays. Christina Lynn Whited channels Mother Mary in a guided meditation accompanied by a Healing Circle. Circle of Intention, 76 Main St., High Bridge. CircleOfIntention.com.

be included with any other offer. Salon Botanique, 149 South St., Morristown. 973-889-9200. Parent-Child Group—9–11 a.m. Parents, caregivers, and their children. Emerson Lily Free School, 55 Lackawanna Dr., Stanhope. Kelly Coyle DiNorcia. home.homewebs.com/hmnwestmorrisctynj/Skylands API NJ Chapter groups.yahoo.com/group/ Skylands_AP/. Women within Meditation—9:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Experience a guided meditation and discuss a chosen topic geared toward opening up your mind and soul to a higher consciousness of joy and peace. $35 annually/$15 for each meditation. Millington. More info at womenwithin@ymail.com. Chakra Yoga with Chant and Tibetan Yoga— 9:30–10:45 a.m. Wednesdays. Westfield Yoga, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. Call 908-232-1355 for details. A Course in Miracles—10 a.m. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. miracles-course. org. Basking Ridge. T. J. Hanretta. 908-221-0484. Vinyasa Yoga with Katarina (Kat) Baresic—11 a.m. Wednesdays. Mixed Level (Beginner/Intermediate). This class will take you through invigorating and challenging yoga pose; from seated, standing, twists, back bends, and forward bends, to balancing and inverted exercises. You will move through Sun Salutations in order to create heat in the body, and will also focus on alignment and holding poses longer to further build strength, stamina, balance and flexibility. Prerequisites: no major injuries and ability to perform basic standing poses with confidence. Not suitable for pregnant women. Yoga West Holistic Center, 86 Main St., Succasunna. yogawest. com. 973-584-6664. Healing Meditations—Noon. Center for Spiritual Living, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. With Rev. Frankie. Free. 973-539-3333. Zumba—4:30–5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Changing Lifestyles, Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at

Book Study Group—7:30–9 p.m. Held at Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. unityofsussex.org. More info 973-383-6277. Present Moment Circle with Joe Wardy—8:30–9:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Explore a chief way of finding moments of space through breath meditation, as well as exploring the present moment teachings of Eckhardt Tolle, Pema Chodron, Charlotte Joko Beck, Jon Kabat Zinn, Deepak Chopra and the Buddha. $10 includes beverage and light snack. Held at Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway. 862-2091439. reststoprejuvenate.com.

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Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. 973-971-6301. Chi Kung (Qigong) for Women—5:30–6:30 p.m. meets every week in Verona to practice gentle, relaxing, and healing movement. All ages and levels welcome. For info and directions: 973-857-9536. Beginner Yoga Adult Class—6:15–7:15 p.m. Wednesdays. Drop-ins $20; 4 sessions $65; 8 sessions $120. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294. Guided Meditation & Chanting—6–7 p.m. Westfield Yoga Studio, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. $14 per class or $72 for 6. Call in advance 908-232-1355. Morris County Striders~Wednesday Night Runs—6:15 p.m. St. Catherine of Sienna Church, 10 N. Pocono Rd., Mountain Lakes. Contact Steve: 908-813-0935 or badknees@verizon.net. Distances range from 4 to 8 miles. Morris County Striders. morriscountystriders.com. Morris County Striders~Wednesday Night Runs—6:30 p.m. You do need to be on the security list to run with us in Picatinny, so contact Steve: 908813-0935 or badknees@verizon.net. These runs take place every week regardless of weather, followed by a meal at a local restaurant. Morris County Striders. morriscountystriders.com. Zumba with Elizabeth Perez-Diner—6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. New Students $67 for 5 weeks. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd., downtown Madison. 973-966-5311. staff@studioyoganj.com. studioyoganj.com. Yoga for Cyclists—6:30–7:30 p.m. Taught by local yoga instructor, Kate Faschan. Yoga mats necessary and available for an additional $15. Held at Marty’s of Hackettstown, 160 Main St. Limited to 20 people; sign up now by calling 908-852-1650. martysreliable. com. Women’s Boxing—6:30–7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Burn calories while having fun. Come in and try a free class. 156 Algonquin Pkwy, Whippany. 973515-0704. finalroundboxingandfitness.com. Woman Rising: Domestic Violence Support Group—6:30–8 p.m. Every other Wednesday. Call to confirm dates. Donation. Must RSVP. The Healing Zone, 127 Valley Rd, Montclair. 973-746-3334. massage4bliss.com.

A Course in Miracles—7–8:30 p.m. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. miraclescourse.org. Fanwood. Peter Ferraro, 908-322-8181.

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Be the Medicine Counsel Circle-Community Building and Visioning—7–9 p.m. Second Wednesdays. Create a supportive community to work together to co-create a new future for yourself and the community at large. Kathy Smyly Miller, David Beck, DC., Janet StraightArrow 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. OasisForTheSoul.com. 973-647-2500.

Teacher Thursdays—Tailored to Teachers. Second week of each month. Receive $20 off any facial or massage service, 20% off any salon service and $10 off any waxing service. Excludes facial waxing. Discounts cannot be included with any other offer. Salon Botanique, 149 South St., Morristown. 973-889-9200.

Introduction to Soto Zen Practice—7:15 p.m. Hands-on instruction and explanation for seated and walking meditation. Dharma Talk and discussion. By donation. Rev. Shofu Keegan, Empty Hand Zen Group, 22 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair. 908-6728782. emptyhandzen.org. A Course in Miracles Study Group—7:15–9 p.m. Westfield Yoga Studio, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. $10. Call in advance 908-232-1355. Sierra Club General Meeting—7:30 p.m. Loantaka Group. Second Wednesdays. Library of the Chathams, 214 Main St, Chatham. Directions newjersey.sierraclub.org. Health & Wellness Professional Network ~Wellness Seminars—7:30–8:30 p.m. Maplewood Memorial Library. Co-sponsored by HWPN and the Maplewood Library. Info Ilona Hress at growconscious@optonline.net; HWPN.org. International Folk Dancing—7:30–11 p.m. Wednesdays. Dances and music from over 100 countries with ten instructors. First hour dedicated to beginners and new dances. Refreshments served. Mountain Lakes Community Church, 48 Briarcliff Rd., Mountain Lakes. $5. 973-627-4386 or 973-5397020 or 973 334-6086. Reiki Circle—8–9 p.m. Wednesdays. Intro, Meditation and Reiki sample. Miriam’s Well Healing at Wellness on the Green, 26 W. Park Pl., Second Fl., Morristown.$10 suggested donation. miriamswellhealing@yahoo.com. miriamswellhealing.com. 917-202-0475.

Morning Chi Kung (Qigong)—8:30–9:15 a.m. All welcome. Movement is simple and adjustable to your needs. The WAE Center at Temple B’nai Shalom, 300 Pleasant Valley Way, W. Orange. 973-857-9536. Women within Meditation—9:30 a.m. Thursdays. Experience a guided meditation and discuss a chosen topic geared toward opening up your mind and soul to a higher consciousness of joy and peace. $35 annually/$15 for each meditation. Millington. More info at womenwithin@ymail.com. Women’s Beginner Road Ride—9:30–10:30 a.m. Thursdays. All levels welcome. No one gets dropped. Loantaka Park, Morristown. More info, email Amy at amy@martysreliable.com. Women’s Kickboxing—9:30–10:30 a.m. Thursdays. You’ll be sweating in no time. Come in and try a free class. 156 Algonquin Pkwy, Whippany. 973-515-0704. finalroundboxingandfitness.com. Restorative Yoga—10:30–11:30 a.m. Mondays. Gibbons Holistic Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 601 Jefferson Rd., Suite 102, Parsippany. 973887-0860. Beginner Yoga Adult Class—11 a.m.–Noon. Thursdays. Drop-ins $20; 4 sessions $65; 8 session $120. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294. Healthy Food Prep Classes with Phyllis Deering— Noon. Third Thursdays. Come each month and learn about delicious and healthy food preparation. $25; 4 for $75. Contact Marnie at Mountain Lakes Organic Co-op, LLC, 10 Vale Dr, Mountain Lakes. 973-3354469. FruitLady@MountainLakesOrganic.com. Changing Lifestyles Integrative Medicine—4:15–5 p.m. Thursdays.Yoga. $10. Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute, at Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. 973-971-6301.

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White Oak Yoga—4:15–5:15 p.m. Gentle Yoga. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg, 14 Sparta Ave., 973-729-1900. whiteoakcenter. com.

at Zion Lutheran Church, Fields Hall, 11 Schooley’s Mountain Rd., Long Valley. westmorrisctynj.holisticmoms.org or email Chapter Leaders at hmnwestmorris@hotmail.com.

Yoga for Special Needs—5–5:45 p.m. Thursdays. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.

A Course in Miracles—7:30 p.m. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. miraclescourse.org. Summit. Betsy Zipkin. 732-469-0234.

Personalized Fitness Consultations—5–8 p.m. Thursdays. Learn how to lose weight and tone safely and effectively, and what to buy to set up your inhome exercise program. By appt. $20. Ryan Chiropractic, 961 Rt. 10 E., Randolph. 973-252-6040.

Beginner African Drumming Classes with Chuck Wood—7:30–8:30 p.m. Thursdays. $20. No exp. necessary. Bring your own drum. The Breathing Room Center, 735 Rt. 94, Newton. breathingroomcenter.com or call 908-852-6172 for more info and to register.

Nia with Kim Lane—5:30 p.m. Thursdays. Dance class which blends yoga, martial arts and healing arts. All levels welcome. No dance exp. necessary. Purple Om, 3118 Rt. 10 W., Denville. PurpleOmYoga.com. Happy Hour Yoga—5:30–6:15 p.m. Thursdays. Bring mat. Guided through gentle hatha yoga practice. Beginners and experienced practitioners. Begin your night feeling awake and rejuvenated. 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. 973-647-2500. Janet StraightArrow. OasisForTheSoul.com. White Oak Yoga—5:45–7 p.m. Mixed level. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg, 14 Sparta Ave., 973-729-1900. whiteoakcenter.com. Reiki Share—6:30–9 p.m. Fourth Thursdays. Experience Reiki’s healing touch by giving or receiving. All welcome. Free. Aquarian Sun, 1574 Rt. 23 N, Suite C, Butler. 973-686-9100. Suzanne@aquariansun.net or visit aquariansun.net. Take Charge of your Creativity—7–8:30 p.m. Second Thursdays. Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave. Rockaway. 862-209-1439. reststoprejuvenate. com. True Peace of Mind: A Practical Approach to Enlightenment Meditation Practice—7–8:30 p.m. Thursdays. Facilitated by Kenneth Folk Learn hands-on techniques for awakening, self-realization, and enlightenment. Includes dharma talks and instruction, periods of silent meditation, and ample opportunities for questions and answers. No prior meditation experience required. $18 includes tea/ coffee. Held at Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway. reststoprejuvenate.com. Be The Medicine -The Adventure Begins—7–9 p.m. First and Third Thursdays. $35. RSVP. Each week offers opportunities to experience unique healing. 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. 973-6472500. Janet StraightArrow. OasisForTheSoul.com. Poetry Well Gathering—7–9 p.m. Second & Last Thursdays. Open to all who have a desire to share original work or your favorite poems. Suggested donation $5; includes tea/coffee and a light snack. Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave, Rockaway. 862-209-1439. reststoprejuvenate.com. Taking Control of Your Own Health and Wealth—7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Discover the difference between opportunity and success. Free. All welcome. RSVP 908-461-0141 or drjerz@aol.com. 35 W. Main St., Denville. The Morris County (West) Chapter of Holistic Moms Network—7:30 p.m. First Thursdays. Held

Health and Wellness Professional Network Scotch Plains Meeting—7:30–9 p.m. First Thursdays. Bring business cards and brochures and network with your wellness community. Jewish Community Center of Central New Jersey, 1391 Martine Ave. Topics and info hwpn.org. A Course in Miracles—7:30–9 p.m. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd, Lafayette. unityofsussex.org. 973-383-6277. Women’s Interest Group—7:30–9:15 p.m. every other Thursday. Call to confirm date. Speak with women about health, marital, family and personal issues affecting life quality. Celebrate, change negatives to positives, be nurtured, feel joy. The Riverview Marriage & Family Counseling Center, 43 Powhatatan Way, Mt. Olive. 908-850-5778. TrumpNetwork Presentation—8 p.m. Thursdays. Timing is the key to success. Held at Jersey Chiropractic and Wellness Center, 35 West Main St., Suite 202, Denville. RSVP 908 461-0141. Office: 973 625-7800 or drjerz@aol.com.

friday Student Fridays—All students welcome. Second week of each month. Receive $20 off any facial or massage service, 20% off any salon service and $10 off any waxing service. Excludes facial waxing. Discounts cannot be included with any other offer. Salon Botanique, 149 South St., Morristown. 973-889-9200. Healing Chi Kung (Qigong) Meditation—9:30–11 a.m. Great practice if you want to invest in preventive medicine, self-healing, and/or energy work. Standing and sitted meditation practiced, Chi Kung principals and theory taught. Blu Lotus, 20 Church St., Montclair. Call before attending first class. 973-857-9536. Changing Lifestyles Integrative Medicine— 10:00–10:45 a.m. Fridays. Beginner’s Zumba. $10. Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute, at Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. 973-971-6301. Overeaters Anonymous Meeting—10:30 a.m.– Noon. 12-step group to support those losing weight or wishing to maintain long-term weight loss. Free. Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church, 75 Ridgedale Ave., Cedar Knolls. Call before attending to confirm with Angie: 973-794-3443. wjioa.org.

Changing Lifestyles Integrative Medicine Yoga— Noon–12:45 p.m. Fridays. $10. Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute, at Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. 973-971-6301. Yoga for Cancer Survivors with Kati Walker—1–2 p.m. Fridays. Incorporating traditional poses with modifications, meditation, and breathing. $89 for 5 classes. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd., downtown Madison. 973-966-5311. staff@studioyoganj.com. studioyoganj.com. Debtors Anonymous Meeting—5:30–6:30 p.m. 12-step meeting for those dealing with debt, overspending and under-earning. Downstairs Main Bldg. at Redeemer Church, 37 Newton Sparta Rd., Newton. Call: 877-717-3328; njpada.org. Messages from the Other Side—7–9 p.m. Third Fridays. The first hour is general Q & A and the second hour focuses on each individual’s questions. Held at Eleven on Main Café, 11 Main St., High Bridge. Must register 908-638-8888 or elevenonmain@live. com. $10 includes coffee or tea. Sponsored by Circle of Intention. CircleofIntention.com. Women’s Healing Circle—7–9 p.m. Third Fridays. Empowers women with a history of female contributions from ancient times to the present. Includes ceremonial practices of shamans, discussion of animal totems and more. RSVP. Healing Zone, 127 Valley Rd, Montclair. 973-746-3334. massage4bliss.com. Reiki Share—7–9 p.m. Fridays. Join with other Reiki practitioners and experience working on others. Suggested donation $10-$15. Divine Inspirations Bookstore, 217 Franklin Ave., Nutley. 973 562 5844. divinebooks.net. Chanting & Drumming Circle—7:15–9 p.m. Fridays. Bring your drum or call to reserve one of ours. $5 donation. Refreshments available. Westfield Yoga, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. 908-232-1355. AA Meeting—7:30 p.m. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. 70 Maple Ave., Morristown. 973-5380555. African Dance—7:30 p.m. Fridays thru December 18. Feel the heartbeat of the drum, and move your body for life, love and spirit. Every class closes with the “circle of life” where you choose to share or just breathe. Neighborhood House, 644 W. 4th St., Plainfield. 973-371-3375; africanglobalarts.com. Evening of Prayer and Healing—7:30-9:30 p.m. Third Fridays. Join the Universal Healing family to heal all life on this planet and in this solar system,

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galaxy and universe. Bring finger foods to share. Growing Consciousness, 54 Canfield Rd., Morristown. Free. 973-292-5090. A Course in Miracles—8 p.m. Every other Friday. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy for those looking to heal themselves of misperceptions causing the body to appear ill and the mind to be frightened, alone or not at peace. miracles-course. org. Randolph. Contact June at 973-366-4455. The Minstrel—8 p.m. Fridays. A concert series run by the Folk Project, a nonprofit folk music and arts organization. Second Friday of the month is an open stage/audition night. The music is “folk” music in its broadest sense. Dress is casual. Coffee, teas, and baked goods served. No alcohol or tobacco on the premises. Admission $7 on the way in, plus the rest of what you thought the show was really worth on the way out. All tickets sold at the door. Info or directions, call 973-335-9489. Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown. folkproject.org. Al-Anon Meeting—8–9:30 p.m. Center for Practical Spirituality – Religious Science, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114. rsci.org. Messages from the Other Side—8:30–10 p.m. Third Fridays. Answers from the perspective of Spirit to your general and personal questions about life. $10 includes beverage. Reservations Only. The 11th Hour Café, 11 Main St., High Bridge. Call Mary: 908-638-8888; circleofintention.com.

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Nia—11 a.m. Saturdays. Nia offers light cardio, strength and flexibility movement blending dance, healing and martial arts. Yoga West, 86 Main St., Succasunna. 973-584-6664. yogawest.com. Integrated Yoga for Boys—11–11:45 a.m. Saturdays. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294. GoddessBody Fitness for Women—11 a.m.–Noon. Saturdays. World dance movements celebrating the feminine body and spirit. Afro-Brazilian Cultural Center of NJ, 356 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair. Start anytime. No dance exp. required. Call TaRessa Stovall: 609-304-3481.

Integrated Yoga for Girls—Noon–1 p.m. Saturdays. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294. Psychic Saturday—Noon–3 p.m. First Saturday. Psychic/Tarot Readings. $20/15 mins. $45/30 mins. Cassette tape of reading. SoulJourney, 194 Main St, Butler. 973-838-6564. souljourney.com. Hoop Dance—5–6 p.m. Saturdays. Done with 4-ft. weighted hoops that are easy to spin. New Students $67 for 5 wks. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd., downtown Madison. 973-966-5311. staff@ studioyoganj.com. studioyoganj.com. Swingin’ Tern—8 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Beginners’ Workshop. First and Third Saturdays. Contra and square dancing to live music in East Hanover. Beginners are welcome at the dance and are encouraged to come to the beginners’ workshop. Come alone or with a partner. $10 adults/$5 students with ID. The First Presbyterian Church, 14 Hanover Rd., East Hanover. 973-551-4441. Drum Circle—8–10 p.m. Last Saturdays. Free mini workshop prior to the circle at 7:30 p.m. $10 includes light snack and beverage. Facilitated by Mark Wood. Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave, Rockaway. 862-209-1439. reststoprejuvenate.com. Open Mic hosted by Chris Fonden & Joe Fischetti—8–11 p.m. Third Saturdays. Gratitude donation. Musicians, singers, poets, and comedians welcome to jam. All welcome to come, relax and enjoy. Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave, Rockaway. 862209-1439. reststoprejuvenate.com.

extended events Christmas Tree Farms—christmas-tree.com/ real/nj/. Randolph Animal Pound—Adopt your new best friend or volunteer to help care for the many animals housed in the pound. Sussex Tpk. and Morris Tpk. in Randolph. 973-989-7090. Hours and directions: pound.petfinder.org. Crystal Bowl Sound Therapy—Crystal Bowl attuned to the Heart Chakra. 15 min. $25. By appt. only. Call Mary at 908-638-8888. circleofintention. com. Pet Adoption—Noah’s Ark, 1915 Rt. 46 W., Ledgewood. 973-347-0378. noahsarknj.org. Haircuts to Purrfection—thru December. Visit Scissorhands Salon & Spa and mention that you are a supporter of Noah’s Ark and they will donate 5% of the cost of your services to the cats and dogs awaiting adoption. 394 E. Main St., Rockaway. 973-627-6606. scissorhandssalon.com. Skiing and Ice Skating in NJ— funnewjersey.com/ upload_user/Outdoor_Adventure/SKIING_AND_ ICESKATING.htm. Liberty Science Center—lsc.org/.

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