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Hospice & Community Care Holiday Support Groups

People that are grieving may find that holiday traditions they once anticipated with great joy now leave them with feelings of uncertainty and sadness. The Pathways Center for Grief & Loss, a program of Hospice & Community Care, has in-person and virtual support group sessions that may help people not only get through the holiday season, but find something positive during an otherwise difficult time.

Coping with the Holidays Support sessions are offered weekly throughout November and December with topics ranging from Holiday Survival Guide to Practicing Gratitude, Ways to Remember and Living for Today. Specific information about day and evening groups in Lancaster and York, as well as virtual programs, can be found on the website.

Programs are free. Register up to two days prior to any group at Pathways.hccnet.org/groups or call 717-391-2413 or 888-282-2177. Locations: 4075 Old Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy; 235 S. Charles Way, Ste. 250, York. For more information, call 717-391-2413, email Pathways@HospiceCommunity.org or visit PathwaysThroughGrief.org. See ad, page 46.

It Makes a Village Fundraiser

Tammi Hessen’s Bumbada Women Drummers ninth annual It Makes a Village virtual fundraiser and an entire day of entertainment and raffles will be held from 1 to 7 p.m., November 19. Director Tammi Hessen says, “This event, when our ‘village’ comes together, normally benefits a women’s organization; typically, a shelter, but given the rise in the volume of refugees who need help, PAIRWN (Pennsylvania Immigrant and Refugee Women’s Network) stood out as a great choice this year. We met so many wonderful, talented women when Bumbada was invited to perform at PAIRWN’s 20th Anniversary Gala, it just made sense to shift our focus this year to support their very important mission.”

The lineup includes Bumbada Women Drummers, Dwennimmen African Dance Community, Ama Chandra (singer), Studio Solomon Drummers, Bobbi Carmitchell (acoustic/folk), Carolyn Brandy (conga), Jami Karr (reading children’s stories), Rasika School of Dance and more.

Find Tammi Hessen on Facebook. The Facebook event serves as the hub for performance links and information regarding donations. For more information, call 717-824-9392 or email TammiHessen@aol.com.

Election Night Vigil at Urban Well

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Father David Peck, of the Urban Well, will preside over a meeting to practice contemplative global citizenship at 7 p.m., November 8, online or inperson with international reconciliation expert Dr. Salim Munayer, who will share what he has learned from the Musalaha experience of reconciliation in Israel and Palestine. Rather than sit at home and wonder what will make things better or worse, people can gather in the beautiful, historic space of Saint James Church to meditate, listen and share searching questions with one of the elders and great teachers of reconciliation to enable justice and peace to prevail.

Peck says, “Hearing Dr. Munayer is like hearing Dr. King. The voice and the practice and the urgency is all tied together. That this work arises in a context of such deep divisions is helpful to us in America as we ponder what more we can do to seek reconciliation.”

Admission is free. Location: 119 N. Duke St., Lancaster. Register online at SaintJamesLancaster.org. For more information, call 717397-4858 or email UrbanWell@SaintJamesLancaster.org. See ads, pages 4 and 54.

Energy Consciousness Transformational Healing at Energy Body Works

Asha Scatchard, BHSP, IKH, owner of Energy Body Works, says. “By understanding your energy field, you are able to make more conscious choices in life. Happiness is your birthright.” She offers Energy Consciousness Transformational Healing ($190 for an initial twohour session). “It is the result of 11 years of professional training with three premier schools related to aspects of energy within the human body. I have been doing this work for 25 years. My clients are referrals and people who have tried other forms of healing.”

She explains that energy distortions in the energy system affect life experiences, relationships and health. “Much is written about the energy field, but what is not stressed is the psychological effects and how distortions can constrict and limit your life. As children, we are absorbing all types of information uncensored and behaviors are developed in order for the child to feel safe. As adults, these behaviors no longer serve us, but remain active in our subconscious.”

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For appointments and more information, call 717-843-5672, email AScatchard@yahoo.com or visit EnergyBodyWorks.com. See ad, page 52.

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Integrative Healing Arts November Events

Integrative Healing Arts Studio owner Christina Rossi will host a full moon crystal meditation-guided relaxation with reiki from 10 to 11 a.m., November 6. This relaxing experience incorporates crystals, reiki and sound healing music. Participants can set their intentions to let go of what no longer serves them. A crystal set is included in the class price of $15, and registration is required.

The studio will hold a Gift of Wellness sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., November 26, in observance of Small Business Saturday, with 10 percent off most items in the boutique, including crystals, herbal teas and more, as well as special offers on gift certificates and classes.

Location: 546 Penn Ave., West Reading. For more information, call 610-451-9577, email HealingArts42@gmail.com or visit IntegrativeHealingArtsStudio.org. See ad, page 45.

Learn About Indian Tantra at Ellister's Elixirs

Ellister’s Elixirs will present the workshop, A Taste of Tantra, with sex and pleasure expert Ava Ashe, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., November 10. Ashe offers shame-free therapy and authentic tantra programs for holistic healing of the mind, body and spirit. Ashe says, “A taste of tantra is for anyone that has ever experienced a sense of unfulfillment, shame, or guilt surrounding their relationship to pleasure. I invite you into our space, where you will learn why pleasure is a mechanism for healing and connection. We will journey through tantric movement, a guided somatic release practice, and journal prompts to begin breaking through barriers and ditch the shame so that you can live within your authentic pleasure.” Bring a pillow, yoga mat, water and notebook/pen.

Cost is $40 per person. Location: 332 N. Queen St., Lancaster. For more information, call 717-725-0071, email Ellisters.Elixirs@gmail.com or visit lu.ma/jrotobhm or FlameWithinTantra.com. See ad, page 53.

Yoga Nidra Workshop at Kula Kamala

The Kula Kamala Foundation & Yoga Ashram will conduct a 36-hour Yoga Nidra workshop from December 9 through 12. This program is excellent for new and existing students of yoga, yoga teachers and yoga teachers in training.

The contents support a refreshing perspective and a deeper understanding of what it means to practice and study. This program is eligible for Yoga Alliance continuing education credits in all categories. Upon completion of this course, teachers of yoga may request to receive a certificate from Kula Kamala Foundation. Yoga nidra is a practice of deep intense relaxation. The spiritual importance of yoga nidra cannot be overstated. Practiced appropriately and consistently, yoga nidra is a practice that can reduce fear and anxiety related to change, the unknown and even of death. The training covers postures of relaxation; relaxation, resiliency and alignment; nervous system function; explanation of the dialogue of yoga nidra; benefits and contraindications; propping; and lots of practice.

Cost is $799 commuter or $899 residential. Location: 17 Basket Rd., Reading. For more information, call 484-509-5073, email Study@KulaKamalaFoundation.org or visit KulaKamalaFoundation.org. See ads, pages 3 and 54.

Inshanti Pure Essential Oils is holding their annual Candy Cane Christmas holiday open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., December 1, 2 and 3, with special sales on Inshanti products and unique, handcrafted gifts for the whole family. Owner Debra Stoltzfus says, “There will be light refreshments, gift sets, handcrafted soaps, perfume, tote bags, skin care, dryer balls, baby products and more. Back by popular demand, we will have our handmade, old-fashioned Christmas cookies for sale, plus a Candy Cane drawing to win extra Inshanti Bucks and free gifts.”

Admission is free. Earn $5 Inshanti Bucks for every $100 spent. Location: 48 Slaymaker Hill Rd., Kinzers. For more information, call 717-587-3990, email Debra@ Inshanti.com or visit Inshanti.com. See ads, pages 43 and 50.

Glass and Pottery Studio Under One Roof

Lancaster Creative Factory, supporting the community arts for more than 20 years, is expanding their classroom space and class content with the addition of Glass Fusing, teaching the basics and beyond, a few evenings each month, with six-week sessions coming in 2023.

Local potters can find space to fire their work, in the wood kiln, gas kiln or electric kiln. The current curriculum offers regular six-week sessions in ceramics on the potter's wheel and hand building. Program Coordinator Charlene Randolph says, “We provide wonderful recreational opportunities in the arts.”

Cost varies. Location: 580 S. Prince St./Rear, Lancaster. For more information, call 717676-0600, email Randolph at CharRand. ProgramsLCF@yahoo.com or visit Lancaster CreativeFactory.org. See ad, page 42.

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Lancaster Friends School is in its second year, and will conduct open houses from 10 a.m. to noon on November 15 and December 6, with online information sessions via Zoom at 7 p.m. on November 7, December 7 and January 10. They offer small class sizes and are now accepting 4-year-old students into their multiage primary classroom.

Head of School Andrea Carty says, “Lancaster Friends School is a K-8 school with a mission to create a more peaceful and just world through education, with social justice at its core. LFS is grounded in the Quaker values of peace, equity, integrity, simplicity, community and service/stewardship.”

Location: 110 Tulane Terr., Lancaster. For more information, call 717-553-2300, email Admissions@LancasterFriends.org or visit LancasterFriends.org. See ad, page 35.

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Holiday Gift Card Special at Link Chiropractic

Dr. Thomas Wachtmann, owner of Link Chiropractic Clinic, and Licensed Massage Therapist Debra Readinger are offering a holiday massage gift card promotion of an additional $20 gift card with the purchase of a $60 gift card for therapeutic massage through December 31.

Wachtmann has taken a natural, holistic approach with patients ranging from infants to seniors for more than 20 years. He comforts patients suffering from back and neck pain, fibromyalgia and headaches by fixing health problems instead of masking symptoms.

He says, “Medical massage is recommended as an extension of chiropractic treatment for pain relief because they both focus on the muscular-skeletal system, which includes the spine, nerves, soft tissues, muscles, tendons and other connective tissue.”

Readinger specializes in Swedish/classic massage, trigger point therapy and deep tissue massage. She says, “Whenever you receive a massage, your body releases endorphins, which are natural painkillers.”

Location: 3130 Pricetown Rd., Ste. H, Fleetwood. For appointments and more information, call 610-944-5000 or visit LinkChiropracticClinic.com or lmtlink.com. See ads, pages 17 and 50.

Betula's Botanica Celebrates Five Years in West Reading

Betula’s Botanica is honoring the fifth anniversary of their West Reading shop throughout the month with special events including an Anniversary Weekend from November 11 through 13, special wellness and mystic events, plus a Small Business Saturday and a Best Kept Secret tour stop from November 3 through 19.

Owner Monica Dech says, “This is an opportunity to enter the busy holiday season in a relaxed atmosphere, take advantage of special savings, schedule intuitive mystical sessions and reconnect with the spiritual meaning of late autumn and the transition into the Yule season.”

Dech draws upon her years of herbcraft and traditional and folkloric wiccan experience, and each month customers have the option to schedule reiki, tarot card or cosmic wisdom readings with talented practitioners. Private soapmaking classes are also available.

Location: 412 Penn Ave., West Reading, For more information, call 484-516-2321, email Monica@BetulasBotanica.com or visit BetulasBotanica.com. See ad, page 45.

FREE HEALTHY LIVING HEALTHY PLANET The Natural Awakenings Lancaster/Berks edition is celebrating their 10th anniversary of publishing this month with exciting giveaways. Four winners will be drawn in early January; two from participants that choose their favorite from past covers, and two from those participating in a reader survey. The contest and survey will be available online at NABerks.com November 2022 | Lancaster-Berks Edition | NALancaster.com · NABerks.com and NALancaster.com through the end of the year.

Co-publishers Kendra Campbell and Jacqueline Mast say, “Over the past decade, we’ve connected with many skilled and insightful practitioners, local small business owners with a commitment to community and readers who gratefully affirm our efforts to educate and bring people together. We’ve seen a lot of change, as well as courage and resilience in the past few years as we all pulled together to survive and thrive, helping others along the way. We are grateful to be a part of a strong and vibrant community and look forward to the next 10 years!”

To participate in the cover contest and in the reader survey, visit NALancaster.com/pages/celebrating-10-years or scan the code above. See ad, page 5.

Holiday Shopping with a Chance to Win Prizes

The annual Holiday Spiritual & Holistic Bazaar will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., December 10 and 11, at Leesport Farmers Market Banquet Hall, with more than 60 vendors of crystals, jewelry, gemstone trees, soaps, bath products, essential oils, clothing, incense, books, salt lamps, artwork, reiki, singing bowls, pet products, readers, massage therapy, animal communicators, food and baked goods for sale and more.

A basket raffle auction will benefit the nonprofit Chopper Foundation, which helps families and local rescues by providing funding for emergency life-saving veterinary care. Money and pet donations will also be accepted. Julie Barracato and her sister Lisa own Lady Lynora’s Gemstone Treasures. Julie says, “We enjoy hosting this event because it’s a great opportunity for holiday shopping for unique gifts, and the basket raffle goes to a welldeserved benefit. Tickets will be drawn at 5 p.m., December 11. You do not need to be present to win, and we have a few options for picking up your winning baskets.”

Admission is free. Free goodie bags to the first 100 patrons each day that mention Natural Awakenings. Location: 312 Gernant’s Church Rd., Leesport. For more information, call 570-573-1651, email Julie@LadyLynora.com or visit LadyLynora.com/holiday-bazaar. Visit LadyLynora.com/benefit-raffle-auction to view raffle items. See ad, page 45.

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