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from What's Up Yukon, September 28, 2022

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ACTIVE LISTINGS

Wed Sept 28 & Oct 5 Mt. Sima Bike Park Mt Sima 3:00 PM https://www. mountsima.com/bike-park/ Wed Sept 28 & Oct 5 Zumba 6:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Register online Wed Sept 28 & Oct 5 Kids BJJ 4:45 & 6:00 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Children’s classes are focused on self defense Jiu Jitsu. A typical class starts with a warm up game, stretching, technique/ drilling, and ends with more fun games! For kids 4 - 12 years old. Wed Sept 28 & Oct 5 Sass Class – Drop in Velvet Antlers Productions 6:00 PM Super sassy dance cardio and across the floor progressions, along with tantalizing floorwork and sexy choreography. Register online. https://bit.ly/3wkXVod Wed Sept 28 & Oct 5 Spirit Bear Karate The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre 6:30 PM http:// spiritbearkaratekobudo.ca Wed Sept 28 & Oct 5 Spirit Bear Karate The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre 7:30 PM Traditional Okinawan Shorin-ryu Seibukan Karate Do. Adult Class (16 y/o and up) spiritbearkaratekobudo.ca Wed Sept 28 & Oct 5 Badminton Adult Drop-in Takhini Elementary 7:30 PM Open to everyone 18 years old and older and all skill levels Thu Sept 29 & Oct 6 Intro to No Bun Ballet – Drop in Velvet Antlers Productions 6:00 PM A low impact, medium/ high energy, basics class while you tighten your core, increase your strength and build on the fundamentals for all VA classes and performances. Register online. https://bit.ly/3cbyCOI Thu Sept 29 & Oct 6 Coast Mountain Sports Trail Run Athletics Yukon 6:15 PM Come join us and explore the trails around Whitehorse in a fun, safe, non-competitive environment. Venue changes from week to week so check athleticsyukon.ca often to see where this weeks run is TrackieReg. com/2022-ThursTrailRuns Thu Sept 29 & Oct 6 Habit Cycle 7:00 PM Habit Yukon A 50 min indoor cycling (spin) class, drop in or purchase 5-10 class pass. Thu Sept 29 & Oct 6 NO-GI JIU JITSU Eight Days Martial Arts 7:30 PM This class is very similar to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, only the students typically practice in shorts and a rash guard t-shirt, rather than a Gi. There is also typically a little more wrestling and leg locks due to the rules in tournaments being less restrictive. Thu Sept 29 & Oct 6 Zumba 6:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Register online Fri Sept 30 Oct 7 Women’s Brazilian JIU JITSU Eight Days Martial Arts 6:00 AM a grappling based art that utilizes takedowns, sweeps, joint locks and strangle holds to subdue your opponent or attacker. BJJ emphasizes a lot of drilling and live sparring also know as “rolling” Fri Sept 30 Oct 7 Muay Thai Kickboxing Eight Days Martial Arts 12:00 PM The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions. Fri Sept 30 Oct 7 Badminton Adult Drop-in Takhini Elementary 7:30 PM Open to everyone 18 years old and older and all skill levels Sat Oct 1 & 8 Mt. Sima Bike Saturday Mt Sima 12:00 PM The Mt. Sima Bike Park offers chairlift access to blue and green downhill mountain biking trails. Riders under 18 must have a parent signature prior to riding. https://www.mountsima.com/bike-park/ Sat Oct 1 & 8 Habit Cycle 10:00 AM Habit Yukon A 50 min indoor cycling (spin) class, drop in or purchase 5-10 class pass. Sat Oct 1 Zumba Party in Pink 6:00 PM Canada Games Centre Yukon Come together to dance and celebrate as a community once again. All proceeds will be donated to Karen’s Fund (Yukon Hospital Corporation). Register Online. https://bit.ly/3BTSX5d Mon Oct 3 & 10 Kids Muay Thai 4:45 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Muay Thai teaches combat skills that are good for self-defense along with positive holistic effects like respect, discipline, focus, and confidence. Open to ages 8 - 12. Mon Oct 3 & 10 BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU Eight Days Martial Arts 6:00 AM & 7:30 PM a grappling based art that utilizes takedowns, sweeps, joint locks and strangle holds to subdue your opponent or attacker. BJJ emphasizes a lot of drilling and live sparring also know as “rolling” Mon Oct 3 & 10 KIDS MUAY THAI Eight Days Martial Arts 4:45 PM a dynamic and engaging martial art that can be traced to the middle of the 18th century. The sport is also referred to as the “Art of Eight Limbs” because it utilizes punching, kicking, elbowing and knee strikes. Muay Thai teaches combat skills that are good for selfdefence along with positive holistic effects like respect, discipline, focus, and confidence. Open to ages 8 - 12. Mon Oct 3 & 10 Women’s Muay Thai Kickboxing Eight Days Martial Arts 12:00 & 6:00 PM The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions. Mon Oct 3 & 10 Muay Thai Kickboxing Eight Days Martial Arts 12:00 PM The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions. Mon Oct 3 & 10 Habit Cycle 7:00 PM A 50 min indoor cycling (spin) class, drop in or purchase 5-10 class pass. Tue Oct 4 & 11 Total Body HIIT 12:15 PM Habit Yukon 30 min lunchtime high intensity interval training. All levels welcome, drop in and first time try it rates available. Tue Oct 4 & 11 Kids BJJ 4:45 & 6:00 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Children’s classes are focused on self defense Jiu Jitsu. A typical class starts with a warm up game, stretching, technique/ drilling, then ends with more fun games! These classes are appropriate for kids 4 - 12 years old. Tue Oct 4 & 11 Habit Cycle 5:30 PM A 50 min indoor cycling (spin) class, drop in or purchase 5-10 class pass. Tue Oct 4 & 11 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 6:00, 12:05 & 7:30 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Often referred to as the game of human chess, BJJ is a grappling based art that utilizes takedowns, sweeps, joint locks and strangle holds to subdue your opponent or attacker. BJJ emphasizes a lot of drilling and live sparring also known as “rolling”. Thu Oct 6 Learn to Skate Fall ‘22 7:30 PM Jack Hulland Elementary School Open to adults of any gender & will teach you all the basic skills you need to play roller derby and/or just have a good ol’ (safe!) time on your quad skates including: balance, stops, transitions, forward & backward skating, hops, jumps & spins! Register online. https://bit.ly/3PWi6ji

WELLNESS LISTINGS

Elder and Counsellor available Emotional and Spiritual support,

free to Indigenous women, girls, 2 spirited in Yukon, Northern BC: Phone, video appointments or in person. Call Toll Free 866 667 6162 or visit www.yawc.ca for info. Tuesdays & Saturdays Counseling

Drop-In and Short Term Counselling

Service 11:00 AM Canadian Mental Health Association, Yukon Free Drop-In counselling is offered every Tuesday 11am - 4pm and Saturday from 11am - 3pm. Call 668-6429 for more info. Wed Sept 28 & Oct 5 Beginner with Experience – Level 1 Alpine Bakery & Upstairs 5:30 PM Assumes some familiarity with the components of Sun Salutation A + B, foundational standing poses, use these to find the principles of intelligent movement universal to all yoga and all life activities. To register email wallymaltz@mac.com http://www.yogayukon.ca/yogayukon/ Schedule.html Wed Sept 28 & Oct 5 Hips Ham+ Better Backs – All Levels Alpine Bakery & Upstairs 7:30 PM Therapeutic work for healing, subtle work for strength. All levels welcome, pre-registration required and dropins welcome. To register email wallymaltz@mac.com http://www. yogayukon.ca/yogayukon/Schedule. html Wed Sept 28 & Oct 5 Overeaters Anonymous Meeting 7:30 PM Overeaters Anonymous For more information contact oayukon@gmail. com for more information Wed Sept 28 & Oct 5 No Puffin Group (CM) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral Wed Sept 28 & Oct 5 Sally & Sisters/ Soeurs 1:00 PM Whitehorse United Church A safe place for women and children to access a meal. Thu Sept 29 & Oct 6 Hatha Yoga 12:00 PM Grace Space Find alignment mental and physical during this hour of inspiring hatha yoga,. Register online. https://bit. ly/3kFowWQ Thu Sept 29 & Oct 6 Mantra and Relaxation 4:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary This class is about developing awareness of your inner Light through the practices of chanting mantra and deepening relaxation Thu Sept 29 & Oct 6 KDCC Walking with Our Sisters Sewing Group 5:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre. Thu Sept 29 & Oct 6 Family & Friends Support Group 7:00 PM Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) A drop-in support group for family members, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. Call 668-6429 or email programs@yukon.cmha.ca for more info. Thu Sept 29 & Oct 6 AA Polar Group - O/M 7:30 PM Christ Church Cathedral Join our support group in person or for our zoom room address email aapolargroup@gmail.com Fri Sept 30 & Oct 7 Yoga wake up flow with Sheila 7:20 AM Online These classes are intended to help you build a consistent and comfortable yoga practice and build a community around that practice! https://www. rootedtreemassage.com/book-online Fri Sept 30 & Oct 7 Morning Yoga Stretch 9:00 AM 7th Ray Studio Easing into the day with gentling warming up and stretching. All levels are welcome Register online. Fri Sept 30 & Oct 7 Sally & Sisters/ Soeurs 1:00 PM Whitehorse United Church A safe place for women and children to access a meal. Fri Sept 30 & Oct 7 Slow Flow + Resto – All Levels Alpine Bakery Upstairs 5:30 PM Stretch, flow + restore – a great way to end the week for a better weekend. To register email wallymaltz@mac.com http://www. yogayukon.ca/yogayukon/Schedule. html Fri Sept 30 & Oct 7 AA Whitehorse Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral Looking for support with your relationship with alcohol? Join the AA Whitehorse Group.. Fri Sept 30 Sacred Breathwork 6:30 PM Upstairs Alpine Bakery Powerful breathwork with sight isolation and sound healing can rejuvenate bodymind-heart, reveal limiting views that exist in body and mind. Email wallymaltz@mac.com Fri Sept 30 & Oct 7 Men’s Support

Group for Indigenous men 18 and

over CYFN Council Of Yukon First Nations Family Preservation Services is hosting a Snaring & Trapping Workshop as part of its ongoing Support Group for Yukon First Nations and Indigenous men. Register now as space is limited! Sat Oct 1 & 8 AA Hospital Meeting 7:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral Sat Oct 1 & 8 Yoga with Amber 7:15 PM Habit Health and Wellness book online or email habitcommunity@ gmail.com for more info Sat Oct 1 & 8 Kundalini Wake-Up with Nancy Alpine Bakery & Upstairs 9:00 AM Start the day with classic Kundalini yoga sets and meditations that stimulate the mind, activate the body and magnetize your energy. To register email wallymaltz@mac.com http://www.yogayukon.ca/yogayukon/ Schedule.html Sat Oct 1 & 8 Restorative Yoga – All Levels Alpine Bakery & Upstairs 10:30 AM Restorative poses are long holds over supportive props in relaxing variations of back bends, forward folds and twists, to relax deeply. To register email wallymaltz@mac.com http://www.yogayukon.ca/yogayukon/ Schedule.html Mon Oct 3 & 10 Sally & Sisters/ Soeurs 1:00 PM Whitehorse United Church A safe place for women and children to access a meal. Mon Oct 3 Grief Walking Group 6:00 PM S.S Klondike Get outside and connect with others who are grieving. Moving the legs and breathing a little deeper can help shift our emotions. Mon Oct 3 & 10 Smart Recovery Addictions Support 6:45 PM Sarah Steele Building Mon Oct 3 & 10 Live And Online Kundalini Yoga 8:00 AM Online Kriya, mudra, and mantra awaken your body and focus the mind. We will follow one sequence until you are able to find yourself in the flow, before moving on. Mon Oct 3 & 10 Intermediate Yoga – Level 2 Alpine Bakery & Upstairs 5:30 PM Explore alignment and form in a wide range of familiar + new poses, applying what we learn to deeper forward bends, backbends, balances, inversions and some flowing sequences. Pre-registration required, email wallymaltz@mac.com. http://www.yogayukon.ca/yogayukon/ Schedule.html Mon Oct 3 & 10 Breathe + Stretch with Carrie Alpine Bakery & Upstairs 7:30 PM A slow paced class to lengthen and stretch the body. The focus will be on the spine, pelvis, and fascia with slow fluid movements to help give you a better range of motion and the ability to move more easily. An hour and a half to slow down and recharge your batteries with Carrie Ekholm. Pre-register carrie.ekholm@ gmail.com http://www.yogayukon.ca/ yogayukon/Schedule.html Mon Oct 3 & 10 Hips, Hams + Core – All Levels Alpine Bakery & Upstairs 7:00 PM Fairly vigorous classes with emphasis on breath and slower is stronger. Designed to dramatically increase core strength, stabilize, strengthen and open hips, safely regain hamstring mobility. All levels welcome. Pre-registration required, email wallymaltz@mac.com. http:// www.yogayukon.ca/yogayukon/ Schedule.html Mon Oct 3 & 10 Absolute Beginners - Intro Alpine Bakery & Upstairs 5:30 PM Get an introduction to yoga over 7 weeks with instructors Erica + Carrie. Pre-registration required, email wallymaltz@mac.com. http://www. yogayukon.ca/yogayukon/Schedule. html Mon Oct 3 & 10 AA New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral Tue Oct 4 & 11 Sally & Sisters/ Soeurs 1:00 PM Whitehorse United Church A safe place for women and children to access a meal. Tue Oct 4 & 11 Summer Yoga 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Drop-in Yoga, everyone welcome. Call 335-1996 for more info. Tue Oct 4 Sisters in Spirit Vigil 11:30 AM Millennium Trail Everyone welcome, ceremony, prayers and silent walk. Bring your drum to honor the victims and families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. https://bit.ly/3LqMfqm Tue Oct 4 & 11 Men’s Community Group 5:30 PM Mountainview Church We start with a meal and fellowship, then work through a biblical study, and take time to pray for one another, and for shared requests. Tue Oct 4 & 11 intermediate-Level 2 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery – Upstairs Pre-Registration required, drop in welcome. Tue Oct 4 & 11 Yoga by Amber 7:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A yoga class that is for all levels and abilities, register online. Tue Oct 4 & 11 Breathe & Stretch with Carrie 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery – Upstairs Pre-Registration required, drop in welcome. Tue Oct 4 & 11 AA UglyDuckling Group (C/M, NS) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral New members always welcome, this is a non smoking group. Wed Oct 5 Suicide Loss Learning Session 6:30 PM Cornerstone Are you grieving the death of a loved one to suicide? Drop-in welcome. Email admin@yukon.cmha.ca for more info

Erica’s husband, Chuck, enjoys the familiar view over the Yukon River

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PHOTOS: GBP Creative

and a great deal of respect as we rolled down our windows for a photo op. Then we headed back north on the Klondike Highway. Our planned route included the Klondike Kluane Loop.

A highlight was staying at Frenchman Lake for two nights. We were the only campers there and experienced the many reasons that we fell in love with the Yukon in the first place—the fresh clean air, crystal-clear lakes and a dramatic display of Autumn colours, spectacular sunsets and the sound of silence.

Over the next few weeks we visited Dawson City’s Midnight Dome, the Dredge No. 4 National Historic Site, the Top of the World Highway, as well as the Kluane National Park and Reserve.

Every day was an adventure … creating new memories and appreciating the incredible beauty of the Yukon wilderness.

Thirty years later and better than I remembered …

I have lived in a number of communities throughout my life, and I have learned that home is wherever I’m with my loved ones. Home is a sanctuary and a feeling of connection with the awe-inspiring beauty of nature.

Thirty years later, I am grateful to return to one of the mostbeautiful places on our planet. The magnificent, diverse landscape and picturesque scenery are even better than I remembered from years ago. The priceless gifts of fresh clean air, wide-open spaces and pristine lakes mean more to me now than ever before. I am sifting through thousands of gorgeous photos that I took during our month-long northern adventure, and I am reflecting on our unforgettable memories. I have the daunting task of selecting a few favourite pictures to include with this story. What the pictures do not show is how the Yukon makes me feel. Breathing in the fresh air, enjoying the goosebump-inducing, stunning scenery and the tranquil sound of silence.

The breathtaking Yukon Territory truly holds a special place in my heart. PHOTOS: Erica Henault

n This is the place I call home.