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PLAnS CHAnGECall ahead to confirm events will occur as scheduled.

SATURDAY, MAY 1

Bringing Community Together Through Well-

ness & Art – 9am-6pm. Holiday Inn and Suites, 2225 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC. Come meet Wellness Practitioners, Artists and Authors for a day full of Inspiration and ways to Cultivate a Healthy Lifestyle. “Free” demos and intro classes to a combined Art/Yoga session, Book signings, Sacred Living Solutions and much more. Lin Drechsler, Event Organizer. Look out for our August event coming near you. $5.00. East Coast Complementary Health, 2225 Boundary Street, Beaufort. 941-735-8373. eastcoastcomplementaryhealth.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 5

Chakradance Awakening – 7-8:30pm. Join facilitator Pamala Arnold and experience the healing power of Chakradance in a small, safe group setting. Chakradance provides a sacred and nurturing space where you can surrender to your own experiences, become more in tune with your chakra system and use these dynamic moving meditations to activate your own inner healing. Pamala Arnold, has been a Reiki Master and Shamanic Journey Practitioner for many years. It is her mission to create a container to hold space for others – to assist and honor their process of journeying back to their Divine Selves. $25. The Treehouse, 203 Summer Lane, Moncks Corner. palmandlotus.com/product/chakradanceawakening-a.

SATURDAY, MAY 15

The Journey Within: Book Launch Celebra-

tion! – 1-5pm. Join us for this FREE DROP-IN celebration in honor of the publication of Dr. Allison Brown’s first book, The Journey Within: A Christian’s Guide to 14 Non-traditional Spiritual Practices. Enjoy food and freebies, pick up your personal, signed copy of The Journey Within, and register for a chance to win a FREE copy, as well! FREE. The Treehouse, 203 Summer Lane, Moncks Corner. palmandlotus.com

11TH ANNUAL DANCING WITH THE ARK’S

STARS – 7pm. The ARK, Alzheimer’s Family Support Services is hosting the 11th annual Dancing with The ARK’s Stars fundraising event. The fundraiser pairs local personalities with professional dancers. Tickets are $70 in advance and $80 at the door. The evening includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, open bar, and a silent auction. Cocktail attire is requested. Proceeds from this premier fundraiser support the many programs of The ARK as it provides essential services for families with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. The ARK offers respite care, support groups, caregiver consultation, caregiver education workshops, resource referrals, law enforcement and first responder training, community learning programs, and rural services development. The organization serves five counties: Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, and Orangeburg. Purchase tickets online at TheARKofSC. org or call 843-471-1360 for information. Lowcountry Conference Center Summerville Hilton, 406 Sigma Dr, Summerville. TheARKofSC.org.

ongoing events

sunday

Power of Eight Intentions Virtual Discussion

Group – 7-8:30pm. Unity of Charleston Rev Sarah Scott Putnam leads the weekly virtual group based upon Lynne McTaggart’s “Power of Eight”. The book is recommended but not necessary. Tap into your extraordinary human capacity for healing, using the miraculous power of group intention and its mirror effect. Email unitycharleston@msn for login instructions. Donation at www.unitychs.org. Unity of Charleston, 2535 Leeds Ave, Charleston. 843-566-0600. unitychs.org.

monday

ONSITE Reflexology Well Being Sessions – Noon-2pm. 4th Mon. Private 1 hour introductory sessions monthly on the 4th Monday at 12-1 pm and at 1-2 pm. Appointment is required and a paidin-advance suggested donation. Please see the link for all the details and the complete description of this amazing technique offered by Mimi Pfeffer, Certified Reflexologist (CR). An advance suggested donation of $21 to benefit the programs at bliss. Bliss Spiritual Co-op, 1163 Pleasant Oaks, Mt. Pleasant. 843-847-1927. blissspiritualco-op. org/onsite-reflexology-well-being-sessions-wmimi-pfeffer. ONSITE Mandalas of Light – 6-7pm. 2nd Mon. The Mandala is a mental, emotional, and spiritual tool--a symbol to access layers in the subconscious mind. Participants will set an intention, connect the dots, color a Mandala of Light in silence and end by discussing thoughts or emotions during the process. All materials provided. Free. Donations to bliss Spiritual Co-op appreciated. Bliss Spiritual Co-op, 1163 Pleasant Oaks, Mt. Pleasant. 843-847-1927. blissspiritualco-op.org/onsite-mandalas-of-lightw-maria-fink.

ONLINE Fearlessly Facing Family Alcoholism

– 6-7pm. 2nd & 4th Mon. A group designed to help you realize enhanced emotional balance, freedom and fulfillment while offering the ultimate hack on how to survive, thrive and heal your heredity. Experience greater community and self-care in a nurturing, non-judgmental environment. Led by Jena Wadsworth. Free. Donations to bliss Spiritual Co-op appreciated. blissspiritualco-op. org/online-fearlessly-facing-family-alcoholismw-jena-wadsworth.

wednesday

ONLINE WiseWomen Circle – 7-8:30pm. 4th Wed. The WiseWomen Circle is a safe space to be you and all that is the divine feminine. As we talk together, we listen to one another, share and laugh as a whole. Free. Donations to bliss Spiritual Co-op appreciated. blissspiritualco-op.org/monthly-wisewomen-circle-w-carmen-young.

thursday

ONLINE Loving Kindness Meditation – 6-7pm. This meditation is a valuable tool for these extraordinary times and beyond. It is a practice of having compassion for ourselves and for all the beings we encounter in the world. Become aware of a priceless gift to give ourselves and our world. Led by Suzanne Freed. Free. Donations to bliss Spiritual Co-op appreciated. blissspiritualco-op.org/onlineloving-kindness-meditation-w-suzanne-freed.

saturday

Power of Choice Virtual Discussion Group Unity

of Charleston – 11am-12:30pm. 1st Sat. Jackie McCullough leads the virtual discussion group on Zoom. Jackie is a Life Options Coach/Counselor. She helps us to choose joy, peace and happiness instead of fear, anxiety and depression. We will also explore a writing technique to “Write Ourselves Well.” Email unitycharleston@msn.com for login instructions. Donation on www.unitychs.org. Unity of Charleston, 2535 Leeds Ave, Charleston. 843566-0600. unitychs.org. Goat Yoga – Noon-1pm. Come enjoy a 60-minute Vinyasa with the help of our baby goats and maybe an occasional pig. This is a great experience for all ages and levels. Our yoga is outdoors and COVID safe. LEAVE YOUR STRESS AT THE FARM! Be prepared for baby goat hugs! 100% refund available if the class is canceled. $25. The Goatery at Kiawah River, 3883 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island. 843-580-6565. Goatsaregood.com.

Expect to have hope rekindled. Expect your prayers to be answered in wondrous ways. The dry seasons in life do not last. The spring rains will come again. ~Sarah Ban Breathnach