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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1

Free Essential Oil Class – 6:30pm-8pm. Help align your mind, body, spirit. Learn to take control of your health with therapeutic grade oils. Free class. In Person, 36 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford to register please call 203-631-7803, email Return2love3@gmail.com or visit Return2Love.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 3

Paint & Sip – 6:30pm. Join Art Work by Kaj at Your CBD Store North Haven for a creative night event. This paint night experience will be different from traditional paint nights. Come in to find out what we will be painting. Free appetizers/CBD infused Mocktails available. Ages 21+. Cost $35 (Supplies Included). Spaces are limited, reserve your spot today. Call us 203-234-7779. “Bring in your creativity and end your night with CBD.” Location: 75 Washington Ave, (next to subway) North Haven.

SATURDAY, JUNE 4

CT Trails Day – 9am. (Rain or shine) Join Nature Center Director Alison Rubelmann and Ranger Evelyn Kubik for this morning walk. Discover the beauty of the Nature Center’s typical New England woodland. This hike will be an educational and entertaining hike to identify nature along the way while we explore the Raptor Woods Trail and beyond. Dress for hiking: sturdy shoes, water, and a snack recommended. Please register in advance at ctwoodlands.org as space will be limited. Free. Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center, 10 Deerfield Ln, Ansonia.

SUNDAY, JUNE 5

Planetary Arts and Crafts – 2:30pm. Did you ever want to have your very own planet?! Come join Ranger Jeremy for this fun arts and crafts project. We will help you create one of our 8 planets out of paper-mâché. For children 5 and up. Fee: $10 per person. Register at ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org. Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center, 10 Deerfield Ln, Ansonia.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8

Retreat: Living In the Presence: An Invitation

into the Great “I am” – (Wed, June 8-Fri, June 10). With Singer Songwriter Carmel Boyle, is onsite at Mercy by the Sea, Madison. Join contemplative prayerful presence using story and song. $450 single, $385 shared double, $275 commuters. More information: MercyBytheSea.org. Mercy by the Sea, 167 Neck Rd, Madison. New Women’s Group Forming – 1pm. Sound Body Therapeutic Massage Madison Ct. Let’s celebrate the sacred feminine and the Summer Solstice. Let us also connect to Mother Earth and all of her sentient beings. Bring a yoga mat if you prefer. Donations accepted at the door. Registration required. Information and registration at: lydib111@gmail.com.

Friends of the Ansonia Nature Center, Inc.

Annual Meeting and Potluck Supper – 5:30pm. If you’re a member of the Friends of the Ansonia Nature Center or would like to become one, come find out what our organization has been up to this past year. As a member of the Ansonia Nature Center, you are supporting important land stewardship efforts, as well as environmental education programming for young and old. There are many ways you can get involved. Bring your table setting and a dish of food to share (12 servings), as well as your ideas and suggestions for next year’s activities. Reports and the election of officers will also take place. (only members allowed to vote). Preregister: ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org. Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center, 10 Deerfield Ln, Ansonia.

THURSDAY, JUNE 9

Sound Healing Meditation – 6pm-7pm. Join Bradford Tilden’s colleague Kevin O’Connor for this special appearance. Kevin integrates Yoga Nidra and restorative Sound Healing for a deep healing experience. Please Bring your own blanket, chair or yoga mat to sit on. Register via eventbrite: Tinyurl.com/BridgeSoundBrad. Walk-ins welcome. $20 Cash at door. The Bridge Healing Arts Center, 304 Main St, Farmington. 860-404-2578, Bridgehac.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 11

Multidimensional Manifesting – 10am-11:30am. Explore integrative mind-body-spirit approaches from metaphysics, psychology, and wisdom traditions to achieve your goals, the multidimensional way! Facilitated by Anne Vivian. $25. The Red Barn in Durham, 352 Main St, Durham. Durham. CreativePsycheStudio.com. Dream Circle – 12pm-1:30pm. Experience the mystical, healing, and creative power of your dreams! Join our dream community and share yours with others in a sacred space. Explore different kinds: psychic, spiritual, healing, & more! Facilitated by Anne Vivian. $20 preregister/$25 at the door. The Red Barn in Durham, 352 Main St, Durham. CreativePsycheStudio.com. Oracle Cards For Beginners – 1pm-2:30pm. In person workshop. We will explore the fundamentals and daily practice to read Oracle Cards. Class fee $30. Payment accepted Venmo @Jill-Andrzejewski-1, or contact Jill: 203-909-1108 for credit card payments or questions. A Moment In Time Massage, 3490 Whitney Ave, Hamden. Arts & Craft + CBD – 6pm. We are excited to welcome Rainey Day Book Folds at Your CBD Store North Haven. We will be learning a unique concept. How to make a beautiful vase made from pages of a book. The vase will include faux flowers. Use it as a gift or decor piece for your home. Free appetizers + complimentary drink. Cost: $35 (Supplies Included). Spaces are limited, reserve your spot today. Call us 203-234-7779. Visit our FB or Instagram, @yourcbdstorenorthhavenct to see this activity. Location: 75 Washington Ave, (next to subway) North Haven.

Imagine New Age Free Festival celebrating world

peace, diversity and oneness – 10am-5pm. Avant Garde and Compassionfest join forces to co-create an epic festival that re-defines mystical and magical: The ultimate peace & love fest with over 100 vendors, all vegan food, fair trade, eco-friendly, new age, hand crafted, arts/crafts, jewelry, clothing, henna tattoos, CBD, CBG, CBN, wellness services, psychic fair of mediums, astrologers & tarot readers plus live music. The shoreline’s largest vegan food gathering, bringing together culinary creations from various cultures and master chefs. Location: Avant Garde, 328 E Main St, Branford. Retail/wellness vendors contact: Ron: 203-481-844, avantgardect13@yahoo.com. Vegan food vendors contact: ct.compassionfest@gmail.com. Free tickets: eventbrite.com/e/imagine-by-avant-gardetickets-265349446337.

TUESDAY, JUNE 14

Super Full Moon Meditation w/Gayle

Franceschetti – 6:30pm-8pm. Align w/new energies of this month’s Full Moon. Opportunities for letting go of the old and allowing spiritual energies to reach human hearts and minds. $25. In person, 36 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford to register please call 203-631-7803, email Return2love3@gmail.com or visit Return2Love.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15

Toning for Change: Vocal Toning Circle – 6pm-7:30pm. Learn to use your own voice to clear your body, mind, and soul of energy that no longer serves you. Feel the power of the group as we make sound for pure joy and healing. Bring a crystal bowl if you have one. More will be provided. If necessary, a crash course in toning with a crystal bowl will be given free of charge. $30 or Bring a buddy- Two for $20 (each). Cash at door. Walk-ins welcome. Serenity Room at Bridge Healing Arts Center, 304 Main. St, Farmington. RSVP Bradford: 860-830-5841. info@crystalmusichealing.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 16

Oracle Cards For Beginners – 7pm-8:30pm. In person workshop. We will explore the fundamentals and daily practice to read Oracle Cards. Class fee $30. Payment accepted Venmo @Jill-Andrzejewski-1, or contact Jill: 203-909-1108 for credit card payments or questions. A Moment In Time Massage, 3490 Whitney Ave, Hamden.

FRIDAY, JUNE 17

Outdoor Fireside Kirtan – 7pm. Vedaji and Nirvana Devi will lead an outdoor fireside kirtan, a Bhakti yoga musical offering of devotion. No experience necessary, bring an open heart and mind. By donation, all proceeds benefit Food4Lives CT. East Haddam, exact location to be shared upon signup at bebrave.yoga. Contact: 860-661-2042 or danielle@bebrave.yoga.

Sonic Alchemy – 7pm-8:30pm. This sound healing meditation concert combines Bradford Tilden’s inspiring piano music, crystal bowls and channeled vocal tones to create a powerful activating, and healing experience. Prepay cash $20. Prepay Credit $23, Cash at door $25. Avant Garde Holistic Center, Branford. RSVP required: 203-481-8443, AvantGardeCT13@yahoo.com AvantGardeCT.com.

Read-Along The Beaten Path: Summer Reading

Program – 11am. The Ansonia Library and the Nature Center join forces for the first of many Story walks this summer! Take your summer reading along Nature Center’s beaten paths. The pages of a book will be displayed along our trails, combining movement and literacy in these fun events. Our first of three Story Walks will kick off with the Ansonia Public Library’s Miss Jen on Friday, June 17. Free. Preregister at ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org. Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center, 10 Deerfield Ln, Ansonia. The 3 C’s of Life – 6pm. Cupcakes, Cocktails and Conversation ALL made with CBD. Hosted by BabyCakes LLC and Your CBD Store North Haven. Life is about making meaningful relationships. Join us alone or with a friend for an enjoyable night in North Haven. CBD samples provided with educational services. Ages 21+. Cost $35. Reserve your spot today: 203-234-7779. Location: 75 Washington Ave, (next to subway) North Haven.

SATURDAY, JUNE 18

Universal White Time Gemstone Healing

Level 3 – (Saturday and Sunday June 18-19). 9am6:30pm both days. This Class addresses the raising energies of the Earth and how it affects our bodies and energy-fields, including our evolving chakra sytems, distance Gemstone Healing, as well as sacred geometry for balance in the home and garden. Open to anyone with an interest in gemstones and spiritual growth. Only 4 spaces left. $570. Register with $75 deposit. https://linktr.ee/BradfordTilden Avant Garde Holistic Center 328 E Main St, Branford. Contact Bradford Tilden 860-830-5841. info@crystalmusichealing.com. New Women’s Group Forming – 1pm. Sound Body Therapeutic Massage Madison, CT. Let’s celebrate the sacred feminine and the Summer Solstice. Let us also connect to Mother Earth and all of her sentient beings. Bring a yoga mat if you prefer. Donations accepted at the door. Registration required. Information and registration at lydib111@gmail.com. Wild Teas – 1:30pm. Summer is upon us and many plants are blooming making a huge selection of plants available to forage in our park for teas. Join us as we explore the history of tea and have some samples available for tasting. Be prepared to go on a brief sensory hike with our ranger to identify plants used for making the best teas. Free. Preregister: ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org. Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center, 10 Deerfield Ln, Ansonia.

The Chitta Cleanse Technique (CCT) Infor-

mation Session – 3pm-5pm. Spend time with Vedaji and learn about his signature offering. A chitta cleanse is a form of self-inquiry where participants are guided to change harmful patterns and reactions, reclaim their power, and reach their full potential. ChittaCleanse.com. Free. Contact chittacleanse@gmail.com or 860-808-8201. The Red Barn in Durham, 352 Main St, Durham. Retreat: Poetry as Prayer – (Sun, June 19-Sun, June 26). A Weeklong Retreat with Rev Mark S Burrows – Onsite at Mercy by the Sea, Madison. Fee is $900 Single, $750 shared double, $575 commuters. For more information: MercyBytheSea.org.

Summer Solstice QiGong Essence Medita-

tion – 10:30am-12pm. Celebrate the return of summer Mindful movement and meditation with aromatherapy, sound healing, crystal healing, and salt therapy. Soulshine Salt Cavern, 352 Main St, Durham. ChiForHealing.com. New Women’s Group Forming – 1pm. Sound Body Therapeutic Massage Madison. Let’s celebrate the sacred feminine and the Summer Solstice. Let us also connect to Mother Earth and all of her sentient beings. Bring a yoga mat if you prefer. Donations accepted at the door. Registration required. Info and registration at lydib111@gmail.com.

Yoga Nidra Summer Solstice event with Lauri

Ingram – 4pm-5pm. Join Lauri for a restorative Yoga Nidra meditation event, with gentle sound healing. Welcome the summer solstice and honor the light within each of us. Join me in person, or via zoom. 696 Amity Road unit B-1, Bethany, CT and online via Zoom. $35. LauriIngram.com/live-events.

MONDAY, JUNE 20

Adult Painting – 1pm-3pm. (Mondays, June 20-August 1. No July 4th class). Instructor: Marcy LaBella .Class Fee: $165. The Red Barn in Durham, 352 Main St, Durham. EarthlyGoddess02@gmail.com.

Summer Solstice Fire Ceremony and Drum

Circle – 6pm. Vedaji and Mark Zarrillo join forces to offer a yoga fire ceremony and drum circle in honor of the summer solstice. Hammonasset Beach State Park, behind Meigs Point Nature Center. Contact: chittacleanse@gmail.com or 860-808-8201.

TUESDAY, JUNE 21

Creative Clay Hand Building for Adults – 6:30pm-9:30pm. (June 21-July 26). Class fee: $205. Clay is a separate chargeIncludes a 1-hour bench time. The Red Barn in Durham, 352 Main St, Durham. EarthlyGoddess02@gmail.com. YogaPalooza – 2pm-9pm. 10 yoga classes, kirtan, gong bath, meditation, henna, farmers market and more. Vedaji, headliner of the event, will discuss yoga of the heart and lead a heart-based kirtan. UConn Avery Point, 1084 Shennecossett Rd in Groton. $50, vegan food for purchase. Register at mysticchamber.org/mystic-events/yogapalooza. Contact The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce, 860-572-9578.

Summer Solstice Meditation w/Gayle

Franceschetti – 6:30pm-8pm. Align with the energies in nature when they are at their fullest and the Divine energies touch your mind/ body and soul of all living things. $25. 36 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford. 203-631-7803, Return2love3@gmail.com, or visit Return2Love.com.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22

Studio Arts for Kids with Marcy LaBella

and Cheryl – 1pm-3pm. (6 Wednesdays, June 22- July 27). Ages 5-12. Class Fee: $110. Includes all materials. EarthlyGoddess02@gmail.com. The Red Barn in Durham, 352 Main St, Durham.

THURSDAY, JUNE 23

Field Trip Series II: Denison Pequotsepos

Nature Center in Mystic – 10am. Join the Ansonia Nature Center staff on a field trip to the beautiful Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center for 2-hour program. This program includes museum admission, an environmental education program on insects, and a guided hike. Fee $10 per person. Registration and payment must be made in advance at ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org. All participants will meet at the museum parking lot at 9:45am. Denison Nature Center is located at 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic.

THURSDAY, JUNE 23

Sound Healing Meditation – 6pm-7pm. Join Bradford Tilden every other Thursday for a deeply restorative and activating Sound Healing Meditation. He creates powerful sonic transmissions with his voice and crystal bowls for you to relax, recharge and release stress and unwanted energies from your body, mind, and field. Please Bring your own blanket, chair or yoga mat to sit on. Register via eventbrite: https://tinyurl.com/BridgeSoundBrad Walk-ins welcome. $20 The Bridge Healing Arts Center, 304 Main St, Farmington. 860-404-2578, Bridgehac.com. Are You An Empath? – 6:30pm-8pm. Are you sensitive to other people’s energies? Can you walk into a room and “feel” what has been going on? If so you are most likely an EMPATH. Learn tools and techniques to positively utilize your abilities as well as ground and protect yourself from negative energies. $30. Light Heart Wellness Center 35 N. Main St, Southington. 860-863-5900, lightheartwellnessllc@gmail.com.

Healing class for Chronic illness and pain using

Tong Ren Therapy – 7pm-8pm. Receive group energy healing and send healing energy to the world. The Red Barn in Durham, 352 Main St, Durham. ChiForHealing.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 25

Monthly Meditation Gathering with Lauri

Ingram – 9am-10am. Join Lauri for a monthly exploration of meditation and mindfulness practices. All are welcome! Donations gratefully accepted. 696 Amity Road Unit B-1, Bethany, CT or online via zoom. LauriIngram.com/live-events.

Herbal Wildcrafting for Everyday Living

– 5pm-7pm. Learn empowered self-care with herbs commonly found in CT. This 5-class holistic health series is led by herbalists Rachael McNerney and Cindy Cleveland. Dates: 6/25, 7/23, 8/27, 9/17,10/29. Cost: $150 for the series or $35 per class. Register at: WorldCanopy.com. Contact: info@worldcanopy.com. 203-533-9505.

SUNDAY, JUNE 26

Butterfly Walk – 1pm. Take a walk through our meadows with Ranger Evelyn and look for butterflies. Learn all about these important pollinators that can be found on all continents except Antarctica. This fun, family-friendly program is for all ages. Free. Please register in advance at ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org. Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center, 10 Deerfield Ln, Ansonia.

Meeting Your Spirit Animal: A Cosmic

Smashbook event with Lauri Ingram – 3pm4pm. Curious about a sacred creative practice? Cosmic Smashbooking opens us to messages from spirit, through meditation, writing, color and images. Join me! No artistic experience needed! 696 Amity Road Unit B-1, Bethany, CT or online. LauriIngram.com/live-events. Jewelry Making – 6pm-8:30pm. (June 27 – July 18. No July 4th class). With Cheryl Tuttle. Class fee: 150, plus materials fee of 25. EarthlyGoddess02@gmail.com. The Red Barn in Durham, 352 Main St, Durham.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29

Free Essential Oil Class – 6:30pm-8pm. Help align your mind, body, spirit. Learn to take control of your health with therapeutic grade oils. Free class. In Person, 36 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford to register please call 203-631-7803, email Return2love3@gmail.com or visit Return2Love.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13

Adirondack Canoe Trip – (July 13-17). Imagine 5 days and nights in the beautiful wilderness of the Adirondacks. This Lake trip offers; connection with nature and self, community building, FUN! Register at: Healingbear11@gmail.com or call 203-731-7755.

SATURDAY, JULY 23

Men’s Weekend “Path of the Open-Hearted

Warrior” – 2-day workshop for men – (July 23rd-24th).The focus of the weekend, guided by the Jungian archetypes, is to inspire and engage men is assessing and integrating their authentic power while embracing the freedom of full selfexpression. With courage, old patterns and beliefs dissolve, opening the doorway to our hearts and our gifts. Register at: Healingbear11@gmail.com or call 203-731-7755.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13

Couples Weekend: Opening communication and the Heart, allows the lightness of play and love

to flow – (Aug. 13th- 14th). Remembering and nurturing the love you experienced at the beginning of your relationship can become covered over by; expectations, misunderstandings, with-held communications, unresolved hurts and disappointments. Come rekindle the connection, playfulness, romance, and love that brought you two together! Register at: Healingbear11@gmail.com or call 203-731-7755.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27

Father & Daughter Bonding Weekend – (Aug. 27th -28th). For Daughters 7-16 years old. This weekend provides fathers and daughters with rich and playful experiences that creates a bond and memories for life! Register at: 203-731-7755 or Healingbear11@gmail.com.

sunday

Sunday Guided Hikes – 1pm. Join a Nature Center guide on Sunday afternoons for fun, exercise, and learning about our trails! Free. Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center, 10 Deerfield Ln, Ansonia. Preregister: ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org.

monday

Usui Reiki with Annette (for Women) – By appointment. Reiki uses universal life force energy. The energy channeled from the universe through the practitioner and to the person receiving. Positive imagery and sacred Reiki symbols are used to help release, relax and prepare the body for healing. Techniques may vary depending on the needs of the body at the time of the session. For more information and to book a session, visit LotusMoonReikiHealing.com. Shamanic Reiki with Annette (For Women) – By appointment. Through natural worldly elements and the four directions of the medicine wheel, Shamanic Reiki helps to unblock deep emotion and trauma. We may cut cords of attachment that keeps us from moving forward, retrieve pieces of ourselves that were once thought lost and light the path forward. For more information and to book a session, visit LotusMoonReikiHealing.com. Come see CELC Middle School in action – Tours by appointment only! Middle school specialists, 5th – 8th grade. Small class sizes, personalized instruction, robust academics. 28 School St, Branford. Contact mandm@CTExperiential.org or call 203-433-4658. For more information, visit CTExperiential.org. Post Bariatric Support Group – 1pm. (Group held on Mondays). This therapeutic group is for those who have had bariatric surgery (at any time) and are looking for support in continuing the lifestyle. Location: Wolf Spirit Wellness and Counseling Center, LLC 670 Main Street South Suite B2 Woodbury. Please contact 203-263-3175 for more information or to reserve your space now. WolfSpiritWellness.org. Adult Painting – 1pm-3pm. (Mondays, June 20-August 1. No July 4th class). Instructor: Marcy LaBella .Class Fee: $165. The Red Barn in Durham, 352 Main St, Durham. EarthlyGoddess02@gmail.com. Meditation Monday – 6pm. Meditation can wipe away the day’s stress, bringing with it inner peace. If stress has you anxious, tense and worried, meditation can restore your calm and inner peace. And these benefits don’t end when your meditation session ends. Meditation can help carry you more calmly through your day and may help you manage symptoms. Free. The Center for Higher Living, 130 Webster Square Rd, Berlin. For more information, visit: TheCenterForHigherLiving.com.