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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3

Nature Explorers – (Nov 3 & 10). Join the Nature Center and Ansonia Public Library for this 4-week pre-school/toddler program for children ages 2-5 with their adult explorer. These classes are loosely structured, influenced by the seasons and the interests of the children. We will go outside to explore nature and read a story every class so please dress for the weather. Classes will end with a light snack and conversation. Tuition: $40 for all 4 weeks, due at the first class. Class is limited to 10 children. Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center, 10 Deerfield Ln, Ansonia. Preregister: ansnaturectr@ ansoniact.org.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5

Universal White Time Healing Level 1: Fri, Sat

& Sun November 5-7 – Fri: 10am-1pm; Sat-Sun 9am-6pm. Increase your healing abilities with this effective, ground-breaking energy-healing modality that is rapidly gaining recognition. UWT works with the forces of unconditional love, divine light, and all time as one unit. It is a healing that is targeting the problem through time and space. $450. Avant Garde Holistic Center, 328 E Main St, Branford. 203-481-8443 info@crystalmusichealing.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6

Realize the Virtue of Trauma with The Chitta

Cleanse Technique (CCT) – 9:30am-10pm. Indian mystic Vedaji travels to Connecticut to introduce an ancient yoga trauma therapy based in Self-inquiry. Learn how to cleanse the subconscious mind to release negative patterns and conditioning, break free from the false ego, and to ultimately realize the Self. Event includes yoga, meditation, fire purification ceremony, kirtan, and two vegetarian meals. Early bird registration $108, after $150. The Red Barn in Durham. chittacleanse.com/ctdaylong or email harakeshavi@gmail.com. Reiki Class Level 2 – 9:30am-3:30pm. For Reiki Level 1 Practitioners who want to deepen their practice. Will learn the use of the three Usui symbols to use for inpatient or remote treatment. Ample practice time for giving remote and table treatments while following CDC Protocol. Small class, open for four participants at The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center, 605 Main St, Middletown. Requirements: Reiki 1 Certificate. Cost: $150 Members. $160 non-members. Call:203-314-5401. or eilande@comcast.net, ReikiwithEileenAnderson.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12

I Am Enough: An Exploration of Restorative

Yoga Practices – 9am-12pm. Virtual on Zoom. Trainer Sara Balkun. Restorative postures, which are often supported by blocks, blankets, bolsters, and other props, allow the body to practice shifting from the fight or flight response to rest and digest. In this training, participants will learn restorative poses as well as the benefits they provide. 3 CECs. $60. Register at WomensConsortium.org. 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! 36 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford or on Zoom, to register please call 203-631-7803, email Return2love3@gmail.com or visit Return2Love.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13

Reiki II – 9am-1pm. Reiki II attunes higher frequencies of energy. Second Degree or Reiki II certification class teaches ancient, powerful and precise healing symbols. Gain the ability to heal mental, emotional, and past life issues from a distance. $150. 36 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford, to register please call 203-631-7803, email Return2love3@gmail.com or visit Return2Love.com. Connecticut’s Wild Turkey – 1:30pm. CT’s Wild Turkey is an iconic symbol of Thanksgiving. The Native Americans as well as early settlers relied on the turkey for survival by hunting the species to near extinction. In the 20th Century there was a successful relocation program that increased the number of turkeys to a large population. Join us on a brief talk and hike to find the illusive wild birds. Wear good walking shoes. Free. Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center, 10 Deerfield Ln, Ansonia. Preregister: ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org. 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. Especially beneficial for starseeds and empaths. $20. Prepay with Venmo: @ronald-smith-419 required to RSVP. $25 cash at door. Avant Garde Holistic Center, Branford. 203-481-8443, AvantGardeCT13@yahoo.com. AvantGardeCT.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19

Full Beaver Moon Hike – 6pm. Full moon hike with stargazing. Join Ranger Evelyn for a hike by the light of the full moon, then relax under the stars for an astronomy lesson with Ranger Jeremy, who will be talking about the partial lunar eclipse that will have occurred earlier that morning. Wear comfortable shoes for uneven terrain and dress for the weather. Fee $1 per person. Space is limited and registration is required. Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center, 10 Deerfield Ln, Ansonia. Preregister: ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org.

Full Moon Meditation w/Gayle Franceschetti

– 6:30pm-8pm. Align w/new energies of this Super Full Moon. Opportunities for letting go of the old and allowing spiritual energies to reach human hearts and minds. $25. Zoom or in person. To register, please call 203-631-7803, email Return2love3@gmail.com or visit Return2Love.com.

The Archangel Experience and CD Release

Party – 7pm-8:30pm. Come celebrate the release of Bradford Tilden’s latest album Archangel Meditations Part 1 by experiencing the meditative power of the music while receiving gemstone layout energies that connect with both Archangel Michael and Uriel. Participants gets a free copy of the CD and two specially charged gemstones. 5 VIP spots available to receive the whole gemstone layouts during the experience. $30-$50. Ticket reservations via Eventbrite: https://tinyurl.com/AAExperience2021. For alternate payment arrangements, contact Bradford 860-830-5841, info@CrystalMusicHealing.com. Red Barn in Durham, 352 Main St, Durham.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3

A Day of Healing (Virtual Free Event) – 9am-4pm on Zoom. Sponsored by Connecticut’s Statewide Behavioral Health Integrative Medicine Collaborative. Six healing practice sessions throughout the day (meditation, sound healing, yoga, compassion practices, etc.) Join us for one, two or the entire day! The schedule of events/healing practice sessions will be announced in November. No CECs. Free of Charge. For more information and to register go to: WomensConsortium.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4

Universal White Time Gemstone Healing

Level 3 – 9am-6:30pm both days. (Sat & Sun, Dec 4-5).This course focuses on preparing us for the Higher Vibrations of the New Earth. The shape and colors of our auras and chakras are changing as the vibration of the Earth is increasing. The layouts in this class help us integrate the changes, prepare our minds, auras, and bodies to help us make the shift to the New Earth harmonious. $400 Venmo: @Bradford-Tilden or Eventbrite: https:// tinyurl.com/UWTGHL3Dec2021. For alternate payment arrangements, contact Bradford 860-8305841, info@CrystalMusicHealing.com. Braulttree Wellness Center, Higganum, CT. 860-344-9573. BraulttreeWellnessCenter.com. Winter Wreath Workshop – 10am. Celebrate winter and the festive season as you create a wreath from fresh locally grown greens, then decorate your masterpiece with natural trimmings. Enjoy some warm mulled cider and a cookie too! Wreath frames and wire will be provided. Please bring your own hand clippers. Materials fee: $15. Limited space. Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center, 10 Deerfield Ln, Ansonia. Preregister: ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org.