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Spiritual Awakening Events
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Revivify Spiritually, Emotionally, & Physically 10 ecobriefs
Prayer
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24 healingways
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newsbriefs
MAAT Center Offers Spiritual
Awakening Events
T he MAAT Center, which
seeks to empower con-
sumers by providing spiri-
tually-based comprehensive
services for maintaining
and restoring well-being,
is sponsoring two spiritual
awakenings events. The first,
a “Heal the Healer” retreat,
will be held October 7–9 in Port Murray, NJ. Revivify spiritu-
ally, emotionally and physically with prayer, workshops, nature
walks, yoga, and film viewing. Topics include Native American
Healing and Spirituality, and Spiritual Practice and Health. through education, business development, mentoring practice
The second event, the Portal Conference, travels to Lake
Titicaca, Machu Picchu, and Cusco, Peru. This retreat offers
participants a deep insight into Peruvian cosmology, presented
by Jorge Luis Delgado, a renowned native spiritualist. Ceremo-
nies will be held to open the portal with the four elements, the
four directions, and the three worlds. The great ceremony will
be held at God’s Doorway—Willka Uta—and at Lake Titicaca
with the Andean Masters, spiritual leaders, priests, and wisdom
keepers. Every participant will become a Guardian of the Fre-
quency of Light.
The center’s holistic approach includes balancing the spiri-
tual, psychological, cultural, and physical forces at play in all
our lives for optimal health.
For information and pricing, call Dr. Maisha Amen at
770-940-6234; email Info@maatsvision.org. See ad on page 4.
Gibbons Donates to Parsippany
Food Pantry
Holistic Mentorship Network
awarded 501(c)(6) status
T he Holistic Mentorship Network (HMN), based in Newton,
has officially become a tax-exempt trade organization for
the holistic profession, with a designation of 501(c)(6). As a
trade organization, HMN will represent and lobby for the entire
array of health professionals who practice holistically or with
a holistic philosophy in their practice. This status gives HMN a
more powerful base of practitioners to lobby on behalf of the
integration of alternative practices into the medical arena—and
a stronger organizational basis from which to support those
practices.
The Holistic Mentorship Network, established in 2004 by
Linda Mitchell, serves the holistic and wellness practitioner
and networking with other practitioners. In addition, HMN
works with the medical community to educate practitioners on
holistic modalities and the integration of holistic approaches.
The Holistic Mentorship Network publishes MARCI™
Magazine (an acronym for Mindfulness, Awareness, Responsi-
bility, Compassion and Intuition), a quarterly e-zine on health,
wellness and sustainable living for holistic practitioners and their
patients.
For more information, visit HolisticMentorshipNetwork.com.
Mother’s Day Neat Retreat
S
hare Mother’s Day weekend, May 7–8, with some of your
favorite people! Neat Retreats, which offers holistic retreats
at affordable prices, is sponsoring a one-and-a half-day retreat
at the beautiful New Jersey Appalachian Mountain Center at
Camp Johnsonburg, in Warren County, just 5 miles from Route
80, exit 19.
Facilitated by Jo Ann Staugaard-Jones (Yoga) and Kathy Land-

To celebrate its 25th an-
niversary this month,
Gibbons Holistic Chi-
ropractic and Wellness
Centre, 601 Jefferson Rd.,
Parsippany, will collect
food donations to be given
to the Parsippany Food
Pantry. In return, contributors will be given a complimentary
exam at Gibbons valued up to $175. Gibbons Holistic routinely
contributes to the Parsippany Food Pantry with an ongoing
children’s book sale, proceeds from products and services, and
food donations.
For more information, call Gibbons Holistic Chiropractic and
Wellness Centre at 973-887-0860 or visit GibbonsHolistic.com.
ers (Reiki), there will be sessions devoted to health and wellness,
dance/music/theater, drawing, communication, awareness, stress
relief and of course, yoga and reiki. (Sessions are optional and
included in the total cost.) In addition, participants can enjoy
hiking and boating, drumming and dancing, with an outdoor
bonfire at night. The grounds also feature a labyrinth for medita-
tion and healing. All of this plus the chance to be home in time
to spend the rest of Mother’s Day with others! Cost per participant
is $125, which covers lodge accommodations, meals, and all
classes. A $99 deposit is due by April 1.
Neat Retreats sponsors retreats in Costa Rica (next one Jan.
2012), Colorado, and many local areas in NJ. Call 973-229-4757
or email NeatRetreats@gmail.com.

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Randolph Indoor Sports Pavilion Goes Solar
W ith the help of Vanguard Energy Part-
ners and Capital One Bank, the Indoor
Sports Pavilion (ISP) in Randolph has installed a
360-kilowatt solar photovoltaic (PV) system that
will help power the athletic facility with clean
renewable energy. The grid-tied array will help
transform the arena into a high-performance
“net-zero electric” building that hosts tens of
thousands of athletes and spectators from the
community every year. This solar array will
reduce CO2 emissions by 591,010 pounds per
year, equivalent to saving 30,155 gallons of
gasoline or recycling 90 tons of waste.
Over 1,500 roof-mounted panels will generate approximately 94 percent of the
electricity needed to power the 78,000-square foot athletic center, which houses
multiple sports fields. ISP is expected to achieve net-zero electric status with addi-
tional energy efficiency initiatives such as lighting retrofits and natural gas heating.
“Going solar has always been a long-term goal for us, and we’re excited to be
generating our own electricity,” said Jeff Walder, ISP’s owner. “On certain days, we will
actually be pumping excess electricity back into the grid to help provide power for
our neighbors.” The Indoor Sports Pavilion will have the ability to evaluate its power
consumption, solar production and system efficiency using a real-time, web-based
monitoring system provided by Noveda Technologies. The high-definition monitor will
be on public display at the facility’s main entrance.
The Indoor Sports Pavilion is located at 6 West Hanover Avenue, in Randolph.
For more information, call 973-895-4007 or visit IndoorSportsPavilion.com.
Annual One Spirit Festival
S ave May 1, the first Sunday in May,
for the annual One Spirit Festival,
sponsored by the Church of All Creation
and the Circle of Intention School of In-
tuitive Sciences. One Spirit, held at the
Community Center, 63 Halstead Street,
in Clinton, is a holistic fair with a meta-
physical bent.
The fair, which runs 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is open to the public,
carries a $5 admission. A variety of holistic practitioners, involved
in fields including energy healing and chakra balancing, will be on
hand. Vendors will offer salt lamps, sacred art, crystals, herbs, aura
photographs, and essential oils. The One Spirit Festival also features a wide range of
handmade crafts including custom crystal jewelry, stained glass, pyramids for mani-
festation, handmade kitchen linens and cards, and more. Sandee Conroy of Energy
Works will be playing her crystal bowls throughout the day for samples of relaxation
via musical meditation.
Speakers include noted nutritionist Dian Freeman, speaking at 1:15, and Christina
Lynn Whited, speaking on Healing Past Lives, and other topics.
Metaphysical readers, including Michael Zaikowski (tarot) and Cecelia Barndt
(angel card), can be booked in advance online for private sessions
For further information or vendor opportunities, call 908-638-9066. Visit
OneSpiritFestival.org.
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ecobriefs
How to Catch Some Green ZZZs
The Benefits of Organic Mattresses
Lisa Pencraft
G oldilocks didn’t have to concern herself with poisonous
chemicals in any of the three mattresses she tried out. In
her storybook world, all the beds were naturally perfect. The
good news for us is that, with today’s certified organic mat-
tresses, all sleepers can appreciate a night of sound, simple,
healthy rest.
Whether it’s to bolster the human equivalents of Papa Bear,
Mama Bear, or their precious Baby Bear, the bedding on which
we spend one-third of our lives should not contain any of the
30 or more chemicals typically found in traditional mattresses.
For example, U.S. government mattress-construction regulations
allow the use of about a pound of boric acid, a flame-retardant
pesticide used to kill roaches.
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certified organic mattresses, which are constructed using only
natural latex, organic wool and organic cotton. These green
sleep systems have been emerging as the first choice of shoppers
in search of an alternative to traditional mattresses, constructed
of mostly synthetic materials, such as polyurethane foam and
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The Organic Mattress Store, a retail outlet located in Hel-
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that all their mattresses and other bedding products are made
with certified organic cottons that have met the strict standards
of the USDA National Organic Program.
“It’s been more challenging to keep up with the demand
since 2007, when Time Magazine carried ‘Sleep Goes Green,’
an article on organic sleep systems,” says Lee Hornick, co-owner
of the Organic Mattress Store. She reports that prior to 2007,
organic sleep systems were a niche market, and most people
who were interested in buying them were those who also made
regular purchases in health food stores.
The benefits of green sleep systems can be found in their
components: pure wool, which is naturally flame-retardant, and
natural rubber, which is antimicrobial and mold- and mildew-
resistant. Neither rubber nor wool attracts dust mites, an added
benefit for anyone suffering from allergies.
A night spent enjoying the support and softness of a natural
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“Unlike beef, chicken and other
Syngenta’s amylase corn developed to produce ethanol.
dairy labels that must be approved
Food Democracy Now, a grassroots community for a
by the U.S. Department of Agri-
sustainable food system, is circulating an online petition
culture, egg labels fall through the
objecting to these decisions that support biotech.
cracks,” reports Richard Wood,
Dozens of large food manufacturers and farm,
executive director of Food Ani-
food and agricultural organizations, both conventional
mal Concerns Trust (FACT). “This
and organic, are on board in opposing these lab-
loophole enables egg producers to
engineered food products for a variety of reasons, such
freely use any language they choose to describe their products,
as unknown health and environmental consequences,
regardless of accuracy.” The resulting consumer confusion is pro-
including genetic contamination. Instead, the current
ducing healthy, possibly fraudulent, profits, via steep markups.
administration should be forging progress in making ag-
FACT recommends that people know the farmer that sup-
riculture more sustainable and encouraging farmers to
plies their eggs and inquire about hen care. At the grocery, only
convert to organic farming practices.
trust the USDA Certified Organic seal or labels approved by the
Join with other organic consumers who daily take
American Humane Association, Humane Farm Animal Care or
a stand for their right to know what is in their food and
Animal Welfare Institute. “Vegetarian fed,” “grass-fed or pas-
how it’s produced. Tell President Obama to instruct the
tured” and “omega-3 enriched,” while positive, don’t guarantee
U.S. Department of Agriculture to ban planting of these
the quality of animals’ living conditions. According to FACT,
GMOs.
terms such as “free-range,” “cage-free” and “natural” may be
Sign the petition at Action.Food DemocracyNow.
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org/go/347?akid=298.238135.FB4IuF&t=7.
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Pomegranate Juice May
Inhibit the Spread of Cancer
T he exotic red fruit known as pomegranate is
making headlines again. Researchers at the
University of California, Riverside, have identified
components in pomegranate juice that inhibit the
movement of cancer cells and the metastasis of
prostate cancer to the bone.
Safety Tips for
The researchers attribute this effect to Reusable Bags
four key ingredients in the pomegranate: While using reusable cloth shopping
phenylpropanoids, hydrobenzoic acids, bags is good for the environment,
flavones and conjugated [types of polyunsaturated] taking sensible precautions will en-
fatty acids. “Having identified them, we can now modify cancer-inhibiting compo-
sure it is also good for our health.
nents in pomegranate juice to improve their functions and make them more effective
in preventing prostate cancer metastasis, leading to more effective drug therapies,” Health Canada (hc-sc.gc.ca) states
says Manuela Martins-Green, a professor of cell biology at the university. that with more consumers choosing
She adds: “Because the genes and proteins involved in the movement of to carry reusable shopping totes, it
prostate cancer cells are essentially the same as those involved in the movement of is important to employ food safety
other types of cancer cells, the same modified components of the juice could have practices to avoid the risk of cross-
a much broader impact in cancer treatment.”
contamination and food-borne
illness caused by dirty bags.
Foods like raw meat, poultry
Traveling? Pack Probiotics and fish, as well as fresh produce,

M illions of people contract diarrheal diseases every year,

and with the summer travel season just around the
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can contain or carry bacteria, virus-
es or parasites that cause illnesses.
Be sure to wrap fresh or frozen raw
diarrhea can bring fast relief. After reviewing the findings of meat, poultry or fish in a clear plas-
63 trials involving a total of 8,014 patients, researchers with
tic bag first, and then carry them in
the School of Medicine at Swansea University, UK, concluded
that taking such probiotics, or “good bacteria,” decisively a separate shopping bag, away from
helps. Results showed that using the probiotics reduced the the rest of the family groceries.
duration of the illness and lessened the frequency of episodes When reusing cloth or plas-
continuing for more than four days. tic bags, the Canadian agency
recommends that we wash them
frequently with natural soap and

B12 –The Brain Vitamin

hot water, especially after car-
rying fresh produce or meats.

A new study from the Karolinska Institutet, in Stockholm,

Sweden, shows that vitamin B12 may protect against
Alzheimer’s disease, adding more evidence to the scientific de-
After cleaning the bag, allow it to
dry completely before storing it.
This prevents mold from grow-
bate about whether the vitamin is effective in reducing the risk
ing inside the bag. Finally, if a bag
of memory loss. Having too much homocysteine in the blood,
the scientists report, has been linked to negative effects on the gets too soiled or stains cannot be
brain, such as stroke. Now they suggest that higher levels of removed, it’s better to part with it
vitamin B12 can lower homocysteine levels. than risk getting sick from using
it again.
Source: American Academy of Neurology
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 your workouts, you’ll be supporting the
fitbody local economy while reducing car emis-
sions and potential parking fees.
If the weather is fine, walk outside—it’s
free. Did you know that of all motorized
fitness equipment, treadmills use the most
energy?
Use towels made from organic cotton,
bamboo or reclaimed fabric. Discount re-
tailers often sell eco-friendly towels made
from such natural materials. Bamboo
towels are particularly soft, luxuriant and
absorbent. Watch for store coupons.
Choose eco-friendly organic and/
or recycled active wear. Today, there
seems to be an overabundance of green

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e all agree that we need to do
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why not try these simple suggestions to
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do take little effort and save both time
and cash.
Curb consumerism. Buy less brand-
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shoes and faddish workout gizmos,
which are not quick fixes for proper
exercise and diet.
Recycle water/sports bottles. Buy a
reusable water bottle, which is far better
for the earth than any plastic, single-use
beverage container (even if you recycle
it). Outrageously overpriced sports
drinks are unnecessary because you can
obtain all the vitamins and minerals you
need by eating a sensible diet and taking
a daily multivitamin.
Use biodegradable body products. Buy
biodegradable body wash, shampoo, lo-
tion and laundry detergent in large sizes
to save money and decrease material
use. Then, use them to fill smaller, travel-
size, reusable bottles.
Patronize a workout center that’s within
walking distance. You’ll not only boost
dropped off their clothing over the week-
end.
Buy used workout DVDs. Great quality,
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communityspotlight
Deborah
Olivo
Franqui
By Kara Pound
A
few years ago, Deborah Olivo
Franqui flew down to the Carib-
bean to visit family. It was during
the height of the swine flu hysteria, and
people were being extra cautious of
germs and bacteria. “My sister called
me up in a panic and said I needed to
get down there with VidaAire,” Olivo
Franqui recalls, referring to her home-
made lemongrass sanitizer made with
pure and natural organic essential oils.
“They weren’t able to import hand
sanitizers like Purell, so I booked a one-
way ticket, jumped on the plane and
brought some down.”
At the time, Olivo Franqui was still
in the beginning phases of marketing
her eco-friendly sanitizer—she didn’t
even have a logo and was printing
bottle labels from her computer—but
in a matter of months, VidaAire was
in at least a dozen stores throughout
the Caribbean. “It was incredible,” she
remembers. “Absolutely incredible.”
Fast-forward two years to Ran-
dolph, New Jersey, where Olivo Franqui
excitedly speaks of her transition from
an unemployed high-end art salesper-
son to the owner/founder of VidaAire.
In 2000, Olivo Franqui was a practicing
neuromuscular therapist, trained in a
form of massage using quasi-static pres-
sure. “I didn’t want to use something
that contained harsh chemicals to sani-
tize my treatment room,” she explains.
“I have a background in aromatherapy,
so I began researching essential oils that
are antiviral and antiseptic.”
Over the next decade, clients
often asked Olivo Franqui to bottle her
all-natural concoction, but she always
declined. She did, however, use their
input to adjust the recipe and add
relaxing ingredients such as lemon-
grass, bergamot, lavender, tea tree and
verbena oils: “Essential oils are the
lifeblood of the plant: the most potent
part of a plant or flower. The properties
that protect that plant are available to
us when we use the oils.”
Olivo Franqui has always had a
passion for flora and fauna. Her grand-
mother would keep a storehouse full of
herbs and dried flowers, and the fam-
ily’s fire escape in Brooklyn overflowed
with potted foliage. “Because her
mom was the way she was, of course it
translated to my mother. Her name—
Flor—means “flower” in Spanish, and
she’s always had a deep and profound
natural awakenings
appreciation for flowers,”
Olivo Franqui says of her
mother, who lives on an
acre of land in Randolph
and still does all of her
own landscaping.
It was when Olivo
Franqui lost her sales job
a few years ago, with the
economy staggering and
job prospects dismal, that
she decided to start her
own company, selling the
green sanitizer she had created out
of necessity more than ten years ago.
She applied and won a $5,000 micro-
loan from the New Jersey Association
of Women Business Owners’ SEED
grant competition; she also received
a $10,000 grant from Jones New York
through its JNY Empowerment Fund.
VidaAire can now be found in
more than 50 stores, including some
Whole Foods Markets, doctor’s offices
and independently owned health food
shops. It’s also become an effective bug
repellent because of the lemongrass, an
ingredient also found in citronella. “At
first, it felt surreal because to be hon-
est . . . I didn’t think that anyone would
care about my little blue bottle of spray,”
Olivo Franqui admits. “You know, I cre-
ated it for my practice, and my clients
would beg me to put it into bottles, but I
would constantly tell them no.”
Since VidaAire’s debut, Deborah
Olivo Franqui has learned a lot about
marketing, distribution and sales, but
for her, the most important life les-
sons run deeper. “The best part is I’m
actually benefiting communities and,
ultimately, our planet. I can legitimately
say that I created VidaAire when green
was just a color and not a lifestyle.”
Kara Pound is a freelance writer living
in St. Augustine, Florida. When she’s not
writing, Kara enjoys spending time with
her daughter, Honora, reading, travel-
ing, seeing live music and fundraising.
Read more of her work at KaraPound.
com.
April 2011 15
Ed Begley, Jr.’s
greeN HoMe
mAKeoVer
Saving Energy and Cutting
Waste Is a Family Affair
by brita belli
E
d Begley, Jr., widely regarded as
America’s most environmentally
aware actor—the one by which
other green celebrities are measured—
has never tired of the years of effort
he and his family have made in mak-
ing their home as green as possible.
But this past year, his wife, Rachelle
Carson-Begley, had had enough.
She isn’t fed up with turning off
lights or relying on solar power—she’s
just grown weary of the home’s tiny
closets and sharing one small bathroom
between two adults and a soon-to-be-
teenage daughter, 11-year-old Hayden.
While Rachelle played the disgruntled
foil to the over-achieving eco-cop Ed on
their former television show, Living with
Ed—which aired for three seasons, first
on HGTV and then on Planet Green—
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her problems with their modest 1936
home in Studio City, California, are
those to which most homeowners can
relate.
For example, cramped rooms make
entertaining difficult. The home’s 1,600
square feet of main living space (plus
an additional 600-square-foot room
above the garage) does not easily ac-
commodate the fundraisers the Begleys
regularly host; not to mention the cam-
era crews that routinely invaded the
family’s day-to-day lives to capture the
couple’s good-natured squabbles over
everything from composting to conserv-
ing water and energy. For seven years,
the family even ran a nontoxic cleaning
business—Begley’s Best—out of their
garage, adding to the mêlée.
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“Even if it were designed differently,
it would be better,” Rachelle explains.
“It’s just that it’s a 1936 house. Yes, it’s
efficient, but it would be great to be able
to incorporate everything that’s going on
now in eco building and be a recipient
of all the latest benefits—why not?”
So, the Begleys are moving. After
years of documenting how to retrofit an
older house to maximize use of solar
energy for electricity, heating, cooling
and hot water, family recycling and
rainwater catchment, they are planning
to sell their modest abode and build
a modern, 3,000-square-foot home a
mile away.
Ed emphasizes that the move is a
major concession on his part. “I made
it crystal clear when Rachelle and I
were dating: ‘This is the home I plan to
be buried in. I will never move.’ And I
said it repeatedly from 1993 until about
a year and a half ago; now I’m going
against that.”
Although the Begleys are trad-
ing up, they will continue to set an
example by building their new home
to green building standards that few ho- 4/30/2011
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This down-to-earth, affable man is
perhaps eco-conscious to a fault. The
success of the show Living with Ed relied
in great part on the watchdog antics of Ed
catching his wife stuffing vegetable peel-
ings down the garbage disposal, instead
of in the compost bin, timing her long
showers or opening a running dryer to
discover Rachelle’s lone tank top inside.
In each case, the chastised Rachelle
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vowed to be more eco-conscious, with a
raised eyebrow aimed at the camera.
“I felt vindicated,” Rachelle says of
her reality show adventures. “They [the
viewers] were going to side with me.”
If there’s any question that Ed’s
needling occurs only when the cameras
are on, his family members put those
doubts to rest. Rachelle describes how
her husband insists on keeping the
temperature uncomfortably low on cold
nights for the sake of saving energy; of
turning off her curling iron while it’s
warming up if she leaves the room; or
switching off the TV if she’s listening to
it while getting dressed down the hall.
Daughter Hayden’s biggest gripe
has to do with TV time. “I love to watch
TV for hours on end,” she says. “My
dad is very cautious about using power
and we have to turn off several differ-
ent things when we use the TV, like the
DVR and its power switch.”
But Ed insists that all these little
energy-saving strategies add up. While
he was willing to recently trade his
obsolete 1992 TV set for an HDTV, he
knows it’s a major energy hog—and
not only when someone’s watching it.
“The phantom power can be as high as
100 watts per hour,” he says—that’s the
power the TV consumes simply by be-
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ing plugged in. “But,” he notes, “ if you
have put power strips everywhere in the
house and you just walk around and
click off a few of them, all of that phan-
tom power is turned off. Then, you can
enjoy an appliance like that without
using a tremendous amount of energy.”
The sun may be an unlimited source of
energy, but the solar power stored in
their home’s batteries has limitations—
and Ed is a vigilant watchdog.
With rooftop solar panels provid-
ing most of the home’s power, the
Begleys remain blissfully unaware
when there’s a power outage in the
neighborhood. “I only find out about it
when I walk to the post office and see
the signal flashing to show that power
has been restored,” Ed comments.
Ed manually switches over to the
municipal power grid only when he
senses that the stored power capacity in
the home’s solar batteries is running low.
He foresees that eventually that system
will be automated, but for now, he’s
happy to keep track. The solar power
generated onsite is enough to operate
the house and professional TV cam-
eras; it also charges an electric car in
the garage—an all-electric 2002 Toyota
RAV4 that’s clocked 85,000 miles.
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the roof of black anodized tubing behind
a piece of glass. A pump activates when
a sensor in the panel senses that it’s hot-
ter than the temperature in the tank. Ed
observes: “If you keep things simple, they
work well.”
Simplicity also keeps maintenance
issues at bay. The upkeep required for his
solar electric system is minor; he’s com-
mitted only to adding water to the batter-
ies every nine months and occasionally
getting up to the roof to clean the panels
with a brush and a little water.

Embracing the
Great Outdoors
One of Ed’s first acts when he purchased
his current house in 1988 was to rip up
the existing lawn and replace it with native California plants focuses on its renewable energy systems—including more
and a fruit and vegetable garden. Unless raising cows or run- unshaded rooftop panels and orienting the building to make
ning a golf course, he can’t imagine why anyone would need the most of natural light.
high-maintenance, water-wasting grass outside their home. “If we don’t go LEED Platinum, then who will?”
But, as with many of Ed’s improvements, energy saving tends Rachelle queries. “That alone is not easy; still, I want to
to trump aesthetics. That’s where Rachelle comes in.
“A few years after Rachelle had moved in here, she was
telling a friend to meet her at the house,” Ed recalls, “and she
said ‘It’s the one on the corner that looks like the Addams
Family yard.’ I thought: ‘Oooh, maybe that garden isn’t quite
as nice-looking as it used to be.’ It was very drought-tolerant,
but it didn’t look good.”
With Rachelle’s help, a new landscaper joined the effort
of turning the formerly bleak-looking yard into an attrac-
tive mix of native plants that includes fragrant rosemary and
purple-flowering sage along with broccoli, artichoke, corn
and lettuce. Plans for the new family home will allow Ed
an expanded capability to harvest rainwater through a large
catchment system with an underground tank, so that he can
irrigate the gardens without drawing from the municipal wa-
ter supply—which he characterizes as having, “… our straw
dipped into someone else’s drink”—namely, Northern Cali-
fornia’s water. “If you’re going to take water from someone
else,” Ed advises, “the least you can do is to use it responsi-
bly and not waste it on non-native species.”

Meeting in the Middle

Bringing Rachelle’s aesthetic influence to bear has entailed
replacing outdated living room curtains with attractive and
energy-efficient wooden shutters, and finding ways to re-
cycle without having large bins in plain sight. She’s orches-
trating the design and layout of the new house—allowing
for both entertaining space and larger closets—while Ed
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 STEPPING UP HOME
ENERGY SAVINGS
by Brita Belli
G
reen guru Ed Begley, Jr. likes to break
down saving energy and reducing
waste at home into doable steps that
help us get the most out of our homes, so
that we not only learn to live efficiently, but
learn to love doing so. The how-to advice in
his books comes packed with personal anec-
dotes and insights; it’s like a friend explaining
the basics, as opposed to a know-it-all.
Almost any energy-saving journey,
Begley notes, begins with a green home
audit. The one he had conducted for his
home cost $1,000 because it was very
thorough; basic audits cost $100 to $175
per hour. But, he’s convinced it was well
worth it, because the auditor found many
places where Begley could make simple
minor adjustments to potentially save
hundreds of dollars a year. What’s more,
he advises, “A good green home audit
will help you prioritize bigger changes,
so you spend your money wisely.”
Here’s how to move up the energy-
saving ladder, one step at a time.
Step One: The Low-Hanging Fruit
n Switch from incandescent light bulbs
to compact fluorescent models.
n Turn off lights and fans when leaving
a room.
n Change air filters.
n Take shorter showers.
n Turn off the faucet while shaving and
brushing teeth.
n Plug in power strips and use them
to fully turn off electronics when not
in use.
n Recycle everything possible and
compost all organic matter, from
vegetable cuttings to coffee grounds.
Step Two: The Middle Road
n Install a programmable thermostat.
n Get a Cool-N-Save attachment for
household air conditioners—a valve
and mister system that activates when
the A/C is on to drop temperatures
around each unit by as much as
30 degrees (not recommended for
mineralized well water).
n Add insulation to drafty walls, ceilings,
basements and even foundations.
n Install new double- or triple-paned
windows.
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n Add blinds or other window treat-
ments to help retain heat in winter and
block it in the summer.
n Purchase a new, energy-efficient dish-
washer, refrigerator and other appliances.
n Replace the lawn with drought-tolerant
grasses or native plants and vegetable/
fruit/herb gardens or even an artificial
lawn made of recycled rubber and
plastic.
Step Three: Major Commitments
n Purchase and install a solar hot water
system or tankless water heater; at
minimum, install a timer to avoid
wasteful heating of water 24/7
(a thermal blanket can help, too).
n When updating a standard HVAC
system, consider the value of switching
to a heat pump model.
n If building a new residence or look-
ing to upgrade an outdated heating/
cooling system (particularly for larger
homes), opt for a geother-mal heat
pump, which uses 25 to 50 percent
less energy than a traditional heating
and cooling system.
n Evaluate the home’s solar potential and
install solar photovoltaic panels on the
roof.
n Consider a home’s wind energy poten-
tial and install a home wind turbine.
Primary Source: Ed Begley, Jr.’s Guide
to Sustainable Living
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wisewords
Richard Louv’s
Well-Being Rx:
Reconnect with
Nature
I
f it’s true that people are self-interest-
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kind: Think not only what we can do for
nature, but what nature can do for us.
Louv’s seminal book, Last Child in
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logue about the disconnection between
children and nature, a state he calls na-
ture-deficit disorder. Now, in The Nature
Principle, Louv vividly portrays how a
nature-infused lifestyle can enhance the
quality of our health and relationships,
benefiting every facet of experience. He
asserts that the more high-tech our lives
become, the more nature we need, and
offers a roadmap to a future that incor-
porates nature into every aspect of our
lives, from our homes to our workplaces.
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by April Thompson
The recipient of the 2008 Audubon
Medal, Louv is the author of eight books
and the founder of the Children & Na-
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You cite many instances of nature’s
power to heal and restore us men-
tally, emotionally, physically and
even intellectually. How does sci-
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Healers have known about the impor-
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study the benefits of what I call, “vita-
min N.” Still, the preliminary research
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our family loves to shop at area
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mission: The worms must be fed!
Worm composting, also known as
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Both will promote strong, healthy plants
that are resistant to disease.
Our family has maintained a
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have more worm castings and worm tea
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n Newspaper provides cover. Shred or
tear old newspapers into strips and place a
fluffy layer on top to cover food scraps and
discourage flies. Also use paper on the
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n Keep the worm bin moist. Periodic
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n Worms prefer a vegetarian diet, so
don’t add cheese or meat scraps to the
compost pile. Do feel free to toss in
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“It’s about design and relationships,”
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“Permaculture is larger than gardening. It’s
a creative and artful way of living where
people and nature are both preserved and
enhanced by thoughtful planning and the
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patterns found in nature. Principles reflect
a respectful approach to life.”

Courtesy of John D. Ivanko

Self-Sufficient Systems

THe poWer of
Permaculture is widely adaptable to suit
local climates, soils and geographies,
and can scale to any size location that

permAcULTUre
can sustain life. Because nature fosters
no waste, permaculture-inspired gar-
dens recycle or reuse all nutrients and
energy sources; this approach regener-
Care for People, Sustain the Planet, Share the Surplus ates natural systems, while boosting the
self-sufficiency of human settlements
by John d. ivanko and reducing the need for industrial
production systems that rely on pollut-
Permaculture is often considered a societal revolution disguised as ing energy sources.
gardening. It shows up in urban hamlets, suburban neighborhoods Plants are selected and planted
according to the way they help one
and rural farmyards. Be they large or small, the diverse flora and another. Animals also play key roles
fauna in these Gardens of Eden gush with life. in garden sustainability. Free-range
chickens, for example, can help fertilize

T
he ethics of permaculture are
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an abundance of food, fiber, energy and
shelter for every person on this planet,
while dramatically improving overall
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“Permaculture is the big picture,”
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Just down the road, the Esalen
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which Lanier’s staff have attended. An
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permaculture plan for Lanier’s property.
Place-Based Living
Permaculture is equally appropriate for
the urban and suburban areas where most
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and for any climate... any place.”
He and other permaculture en-
thusiasts maintain that, “With more
and larger settings, together we can
have a great positive effect on the total
environment.” When it comes to the
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than we do now—water, sun, carbon
dioxide and wind—and greatly im-
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overall quality of the region.” However,
he quickly clarifies: “One can be very
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Certified Clinical Nutritionist
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A
s a practicing clinical nutritionist, I strive to provide
my clients with the highest-quality and best-perform-
ing nutritional products, including nutraceuticals such
as vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. As a holistic healer, my
training allows me to recommend the use of unaltered and
naturally produced herbs along with homeopathy, essential
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well as disease prevention and treatment, and I teach their
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Sheer knowledge of these manufactured products will
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of prolonged emergency (or if the medical/pharmaceutical
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farms, the medical or pharmaceutical industries or even
manufactured home remedies. Personal success and survival
were achieved through self-sufficiency. I firmly believe that
if I carry an umbrella, chances are it will not rain…but if it
does, I’m prepared. Therefore, I suggest it’s time we once
again practice self-sufficiency by learning emergency pre-
paredness in the hope that we will never need to use it. And
Nature can be our guide—in the form of plants.
We can begin by knowing what plants we should grow
and how to prepare them for medicinal use. Since many
plants have healing properties, Nature already provides
us with all the tools humanity has ever needed to address
unexpected injury or illness. Among the most valuable plants
for healing are those that “bite,” thus destroying pathogens
like bacteria, fungi and viruses. A list of biting herbs includes
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those considered “hot,” such as capsicum, garlic,
ginger and oregano. Plants that soothe include
chamomile, calendula, rose, arnica and aloe.
Many plants fulfill more than one function:
Mullein, for example, will stop bleeding
almost instantly and also works to relieve
earaches, while comfrey is used internally and
externally to accelerate wound and broken bone
healing.
The list of medicinal plants is seemingly endless. To use
them properly, however, we need to know how to prepare
tinctures, teas, powders and ointment bases with whatever
may be on hand, such as egg whites, beeswax, glycerin,
wine or vodka, lemon water, olive and coconut oils and
even chicken fat. We also need to know what part of a plant
should be used for a particular purpose. In some plants, the
healing action of a flower is different from that of its own
stem, leaf or root. There are plants that are best used exter-
nally as ointments, inhalants or poultices, while others are
best used internally. Some are used both ways. We become
empowered when we know the multiple functions of each
plant.
The more we know about the healing and nourish-
ing power of plants, the better prepared we’ll be to heal
ourselves—and teach others. As much as I know about herbs,
remedies and healing, I learn something new all the time,
whether in classes I teach or those I attend. I urge readers to
dig up family lore about their great-grandmother’s home rem-
edies and share that knowledge. Send it to me so that I may
share it. We need the combined knowledge of all generations
in order to grow and prepare our own survival medicine
chests.
Dian Freeman has a private practice in Morristown,
teaches a nutritional certification course, is certified in and
practices Ondamed biofeedback, and lectures widely. She is
currently enrolled at Drew University to obtain a doctorate in
Medical Humanities. Dian may be reached at AboutHealth@
att.net or by visiting WellnessSimplified.com.
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inspiration
F
eeling disorganized, unbalanced
or out of sync? Your home may be
partly to blame. “Mass-produced,
cookie-cutter suburban homes are bad
for us and bad for the environment,”
says John Brown, a Calgary-based
architect, professor and founder of Slow
Home Studio. “It’s like the difference
between a Big Mac and a home-cooked
meal, made from local ingredients.”
The concepts of slow home and
its parent, slow architecture, are part of
the growing, global slow movement that
challenges us to rethink our relationships
with everything from food to money. It’s
simple: A slow home is easy to live in
and has a light impact on the Earth. Slow
homes use space and energy efficiently,
and work with, rather than against, the
environment.
While the principles sound like
common sense, when Brown and his
colleagues surveyed owners of 4,500
newly built homes in nine North Ameri-
can cities, they found that 54 percent
failed their simple slow home test. Yet,
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SLOW UP
Your Home
Creating a Simpler, Lighter Life
by April Thompson
those houses were no less costly to
build or maintain than the ones that
made the grade.
Brown’s team has created a 12-
step guide to get America’s new hous-
ing stock into rehab. Most steps refer to
the design and site selection process:
For example, a slow home is located
in a walkable neighborhood, closest to
the places the family visits most; it is
oriented to maximize sunlight in central
living spaces; and a slow kitchen is a
well-organized center of activity, with
sufficient storage and ample workspaces.
There are also easy modifica-
tions you can make to the place you
now call home. For example: rear-
range the furniture in an awkwardly
Slow architecture
moves away from
oversized McMansions
toward quality, durability and
affordability.
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designed room to maximize functional
space and make it easier to navigate;
refurnish rooms by creatively using
found objects and repurposed and
repaired items; also declare a weekly
electronics-free day and spend it in
quietude or with good friends.
Slowing your home is also about
environmental responsibility, given that
residential buildings account for more
than a third of the world’s greenhouse
gases, according to David Suzuki’s Green
Guide. Recycled building parts might
be incorporated into a new or reno-
vated structure. Energy-saving measures
include many widely-promoted simple
steps that any home-dweller can employ.
“It doesn’t have to be like the
Atkins diet, where you throw every-
thing out that’s currently in your pantry
and swear off McDonald’s forever. The
slow home philosophy is about making
incremental, sustainable changes to the
way you live,” advises Brown.
Learn more at SlowHomeStudio.com.
consciouseating

Salad Lovers’
SALADS
Signature Dishes from the
Garden or Farmers’ Market

by Judith Fertig

G
oing green—at least on our plates—has never been
easier. Every season, it seems that more varieties of Strawberry and Feta Salad
fresh greens are available at farmers’ markets and in with Honey-Yogurt Dressing
selections of nursery plants or seeds for home gardeners. Not Gardening blogger Barbara Pleasant counts this as her favorite
so long ago, Americans generally thought of salad as pale salad, one that changes with the season. In the spring, strawber-
iceberg lettuce with high-fat bottled dressing or some mixture ries go well with feta. In the fall, pears pair with blue cheese.
of veggies, bound together with mayonnaise. These days, we
can choose from among a bounty of tender lettuces and ex-
Serves 2
otic greens, topped with extra virgin olive oils and splashed
Honey-Yogurt Dressing
with colorful creative counterpoints that add zest and yum.
2 Tbsp plain yogurt
Salads today provide a culinary canvas for both the cook
2 Tbsp mayonnaise or veggie mayo
and the gardener. A signature salad generally comprises sev-
1 tsp honey
eral key ingredients: cool, crisp, fresh and nutritious greens; a
1 tsp rice vinegar
fresh-tasting, low-calorie dressing; and bite-sized fruits, nuts,
Salt and pepper to taste
vegetables or cheeses that add flavor, texture and interest.
For the greens, tender leaf or Bibb lettuce, crisp Ro-
Salad
maine or cabbage, sliced or finely chopped, make the best-
2 cups fresh salad greens
tasting salads. For the best-tasting dressings, cooks whisk in-
1 cup fresh sliced strawberries
gredients together in a bowl minutes before serving. We can
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
drizzle them over each salad, serve them in a small pitcher
¼ cup chopped, toasted almonds or walnuts
on the side or place the salad in a large bowl, and then toss
to incorporate the dressing. Added accents have expanded to
1. For the dressing, mix the yogurt, mayo, honey and rice
include everything from soft fruits such as strawberries and
vinegar together in a small bowl. Season with salt and pep-
oranges; savory and salty crumbled feta or blue cheeses; or
per to taste.
something crunchy, like toasted almonds or walnuts, in addi-
tion to ubiquitous garden-fresh vegetables, such as scallions
2. Arrange the greens on two salad plates and top with
or tomatoes. Adding a healthy hot or cold protein makes a
strawberries and feta. Drizzle with the dressing, sprinkle with
salad even more of a main course. Altogether, in ever-evolv-
chopped nuts and serve.
ing combinations, today’s wide-ranging healthful ingredients
can work edible magic.
Award-winning garden writer Barbara Pleasant blogs about
growing and eating organic food at BarbaraPleasant.com.
Judith Fertig is a freelance writer in Overland Park, KS; see
AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com.

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earthdayevents
a billioN aCtS of greeN:
CelebratiNg eartH day 2011
D
o you believe in the power of the individual to
change the world? Earth Day Network’s A Billion
Acts of Green campaign aims to harness the power
of millions of individuals, businesses and other organizations
through pledges to live and act sustainably in specific ways.
Acts range from riding a bike instead of driving to retrofitting
a workspace to use renewable energy, as well as organizing
or participating in an Earth Day event.
In all, more than 45 million acts have already been
pledged, including large-scale initiatives such as community
beach clean-ups, greening schools and tree planting in 16
countries. The goal is to prompt 1 billion large and small acts
by the start of the global 2012 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro.
Together, these acts steadily build commitments to mea-
surably reduce carbon emissions and support sustainability.
When millions of individuals and groups join in local Earth
Day events and vow to follow through on their own pledges
to better their environment, the impact can be huge.
“People sign the Billion Acts of Green petition with their
green actions,” says Earth Day Network President Kathleen
Rogers. Local Earth Day events work to get the ball rolling.
Register your pledge today at EarthDay.org and share word of
your green act at any of these local Earth Day 2011 events.
6th Annual Earth Day Celebration
April 16, 2011, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Essex County Environmental Center
621 Eagle Rock Ave # B, Roseland, NJ
Kinnelon Conserves’ 5th Annual Earth Day Fair and Eco-Expo
April 9, 2011 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Pearl Miller School
117 Kiel Ave. Kinnelon, NJ • 973-838-8576
Earth Day at Liberty State Park
April 16, 2011
Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ • 201-653-2699
Chatham Township 9th Annual Open Space Clean Up
April 16, 2011 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Park at Oak Knoll School
Green Village Road, Chatham Township, NJ • 973-377-6992
Earth Day Celebration
April 30, 2011 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Lewis Morris County Park
270 Mendham Rd, Morristown, NJ • 973-635-6629
$10 per car or $5 per person
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calendarofevents
frIDAy, AprIL 1
Yoga Life Society Friday Night Satsang—7–9 p.m. The Heart of Yoga with
Reverend Jaganath Carrera. $15. Held at Lotus Yoga, 7 North Willow, Ste. 3,
Montclair.
SATUrDAy, AprIL 2
Sussex County Chapter of the Holistic Moms Network Annual Open
House—10 a.m.–2 p.m. Meet holistic exhibitors, listen to presentations, and
enter to win prizes. Held at Holy Counselor Lutheran Church, 68 Sand Hill Rd.,
Sussex. 973-347-1246. TiggerNorton04@gmail.com.
Introduction to Be The Medicine for Profound Healing—10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Teachings, perspectives, tools and practices to help you live healing as a lifestyle.
$125. Must register at 973-647-2500. Prepay or deposit of $50 required to save
your place. PayPal on home page of website, or send check to Janet StraightAr-
row, 18 Bank St., Ste. 300, Morristown. BeTheMedicine.com.
Healthy Cooking for Kids with Tsipi Kaplan—3:30–5 p.m. For children 8
years old and a parent. Learn to prepare vegetarian, chicken and shrimp spring
rolls. Recipes provided. $35. The Health Shoppe, 66 Morris St., Morristown.
973-538-9131. Tammy@TheHealthShoppes.com. TheHealthShoppes.com.
Sunset Kirtan with Chandralekha—5:30 p.m. Enjoy the yoga of voice, using
sound to balance and soothe your mind and uplift your heart. $10 suggested
donation. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd., downtown Madison.
973-966-5311. Staff@StudioYogaNJ.com. StudioYogaNJ.com.
moNDAy, AprIL 4
Law of Attraction Meeting—7:30–9 p.m. This meeting is intended to foster
support for individuals who are incorporating this law into their life. Attendance
limited; must register at 973-383-6847 or Cindy@FreshLookonLife.com.
FreshLookonLife.com. Fresh Look on Life, 31 Rt. 206, Suite 3, Augusta.
TUeSDAy, AprIL 5
Reiki Circle for Everyone—7–8 p.m. Learn more about this modality or brush
up on your skills. $15 suggested donation. Mindful Energy Work at the Center
for Natural Healing, Kings Plaza, Upper Level, 430 Springfield Ave., Ste. 209,
Berkeley Heights. 908-963 7911. Info@MindfulEnergyWork.com.
WeDNeSDAy, AprIL 6
Project WET Workshop—9 a.m.–3 p.m. For educators of grades K–12.
Project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide is a collection of more than 90
science-based interdisciplinary activities and lesson plans correlated to the NJ
Core Curriculum Content Standards, teacher-tested and classroom ready. Must
register at 973-228-8776. $15 includes curriculum activity guide. Essex County
Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland.
Natural History Hike: Signs of Spring—9:15 a.m. Join us for an invigorating
walk on our nature trails to search for signs of spring. Get your heart pumping and
enjoy the sights and sounds of the forest and meadows. Please wear appropriate
footwear and bring water. $5. Schiff Nature Preserve. 339 Pleasant Valley Road,
Mendham. 973-543-6004.
Mexican Monarch Butterflies—7:00 p.m. Join Executive Director Tanya
Sulikowski, for a natural-history journey to the transvolcanic range of central
Mexico to study the winter monarch butterfly colonies. Donations welcome.
Schiff Nature Preserve, 339 Pleasant Valley Road, Mendham. 973-543-6004.
THUrSDAy, AprIL 7
Gentle Spring Weekend Cleanse with Justin Mendoza—6:30–7:30 p.m. Learn
how a cleanse can benefit you and how to begin a program. $15 by April 4, then
$20. The Health Shoppe, 66 Morris St., Morristown. 973-538-9131. Tammy@
TheHealthShoppes.com. TheHealthShoppes.com.
A Sacred Light Circle of Intentional Prayer, Meditation and Healing—7–9
p.m. Intentional prayer, meditation and healing alignment for yourself, others,
or humanity. Nondenominational. All are welcome. For more info, contact
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Rev. Patricia Santoro at 973-366-8765 or Divine.
Alchemy@hotmail.com. Meetup.com/Sacred-Light-
Circle-Gathering. Held at Rest Stop Rejuvenate,
21 Maple Ave., Rockaway.
Apprentice To You - Be The Medicine—7:15–9:30
p.m. Tools from around the world are taught to
awaken you to live purposefully and freely and
to integrate into your job, family and life. Some
weekend trainings. 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Mor-
ristown. 973-647-2500. Janet StraightArrow.
OasisForTheSoul.com.
PMark Your Calendars
April 8, 9, 10
Mind Body Spirit Expo with special
guests Deepak Chopra, Doreen Virtue,
Lisa Williams, and more.
NJ Convention Center,
Edison NJ.
$2 off use promo code NAM-S.
MindBodySpiritExpo.com
SATURDAY, APRIL 9
Integrated Energy Therapy with Shizuko It-
sukaichi—9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Attunement to the
Basic IET® energy Ray to activate the 1st and
2nd DNA pairs and empower you to energize and
integrate cellular memory blocks. $195. Must
register. Huna Healing Center, 171 West Main St.,
Rockaway. 973-224-6773. HunaHealingCenter@
yahoo.com.
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Tree Whispering: Holistic
Chores & Healing Whispers
April 16, 9am to 5pm,
organic lunch included, $60
Genesis Farm Center for Earth Literacy,
Blairstown, NJ
Love trees and plants? Already talk to them?
Need to protect investment in landscape?
Enjoy greater success with practical garden
chores like transplanting. Delight in learning
experiential bioenergy tree-healing spiritual tech-
niques. Expand capacity for sensory perception
and emotional engagement. Co-create coopera-
tive partnerships with trees, plants, Nature. Step
inside their world during guided visualization.
Get list of 12 Stressors. TreeWhispering.com
BONUS! Join hands-on tree-healing lead by
Dr. Jim Conroy, TheTreeWhisperer.com.
Discover idea whose time has come:
CooperativeBioBalance.org.
Register: (908) 362-6735. Go to Please visit
GenesisFarm.org for details and directions.
Healing the Healer – Protected Healer Class
for Professionals—10 a.m.–5 p.m. Simple, clear
teachings, tools and practices to assist professional
healers in staying healthy. $175. Send deposit to
Janet StraightArrow, 18 Bank St,, Morristown. Pay-
Pal button on home page of BeTheMedicine.com.
973-647-2500.
Kinnelon Conserves–5th Annual Earth Day and
Eco-Fair—Noon–4 p.m. Free. This community-
wide event offers many “green” activities, including
education, products and entertainment. To become
a vendor, contact Jo at 973-838-8576, or Avery at
973-492-3404. Held at Pearl R. Miller School, 117
Kiel Ave., Kinnelon. KinnConserves@optonline.
net. KinnelonConserves.net.
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Sound Therapy
Information Session
Open House May 11, 2011 7 pm
7 PM. THE DAVIS CENTER, 19 State Rt. 10
E, Ste 25, Succasunna, NJ, TheDavisCenter.
com. Specializing in sound-based therapies
for learning, development and wellness. All
disabilities, all ages, all wellness challenges.
Make positive change with sound therapy. We
use The Davis Model of Sound Intervention
and offer a Diagnostic Evaluation for Therapy
Protocol to determine if, when, how long, and
in what order the many sound-based therapies
can be appropriately applied. Recognized as
the world’s premier sound therapy center. Of-
fering AIT, Tomatis, BioAcoustics and more.
In office or at home programs available. Expe-
rience our powerful Sound Relaxation Water
Bed! Discover how sound changes the energy
of the body for a more balanced life! Call
862-251-4637; Info@TheDavisCenter.com.
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Holistic Health Retreat
May 14 & 15
Blueberry Lake, Catskills, NY
Get a fresh start on your health and wellness!
Overcome sugar and caffeine addictions, detox
and naturally relieve stress at this all-inclusive
retreat.
Learn practical, easy to use, holistic approach-
es to healthy lifestyle and well-being. Enjoy
nature, boating, sauna, yoga and meditation;
learn about nutrition, healthy cooking and self
healing techniques. Rest, relax and renew!
Reserve you place spaces are limited! Mention
this announcement and SAVE $30.
1 day $175 pp 2 day $295 pp (Double occu-
pancy private room), Special rates for couples,
families and dorm-style accommodation.
Call to register: 973-216-0864 or email
Marina@CoachingBackToHealth.com
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MONDAY, APRIL 11
Reiki Healing Circle—7–8:30 p.m. Experience res-
toration, relaxation, and balance as you enjoy Reiki
in the salt room; includes guided meditation, intro
to Reiki, chair treatments, and a few minutes of salt
therapy. $15. Class limited; must register at Tatyana@
thejoyofbalance.com or 908-347-5209. Respira Salt
Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley
Heights. 908-665-0333. Info@RespiraSalt.com.
TUESDAY, APRIL 12
2011 Astrological Forecast with Michael Zai-
kowski, Astrologer—7–9 p.m. This workshop will
reveal planetary trends and their influences for the
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Refresh and renew
yourself this Spring.
CHANTING
Saturday April 2nd 1-2:30pm
Yoga for You Lafayette, NJ
Restortative Yoga
Saturday May 21st 1-3pm
The Breathing Room
Frelinghuysen, NJ
All workshops $40 advance reservation
required. 2 for 1 savings $70 advance
reservation required.
Call 973-919-4250 or email DianeSpeer@
Yahoo.com
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Tree Whispering®: Holistic
Partnership with Trees,
Plants & Nature
June 3: 8pm-10pm, June 4: 9am-
5:30pm, June 5: 8:30am-Noon
$300 plus accommodations
Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, NY.
Register & Directions: Eomega.org
Tune up abilities to sense, feel, ask, listen and
love Green Beings by coming from their point
of view. Journey into trees’ inner dimensions–
experience BEING the tree. Intuitively receive
Nature’s messages. In mindful, sacred, practi-
cal ways: learn how to do common chores–like
transplanting–in a cooperative partnership.
Use touch and permission-based, holistic
energy-healing methods. Graduate as Tree
Ambassador®. TreeWhispering.com
Discover an idea whose time has come:
CooperativeBioBalance.org.
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 rest of 2011. $25. Reservations & birth info required for a personal chart. Circle
of Intention, 76 Main St., High Bridge. 908-638-9066.

WeDNeSDAy, AprIL 13
Into the Woods—7:30 p.m. thru April 16; also 2 p.m. matinee on April 16.
Best-known classic fairy tales are woven together with the music of Stephen
Sondheim in this Tony Award–winning musical. County College of Morris,
Dragonetti Auditorium, 214 Center Grove Rd., Randolph. General Admission
$15; CCM students, children under 12 & seniors 62 and over, $10. For more
information, call 973-328-5076.

THUrSDAy, AprIL 14
Be the Medicine–Refresh, Renew and Reclaim You—10 a.m.–Noon. Experi-
ence deep meditation, teachings and tools to live your life. $35. Must register
at 973-647-2500. Janet StraightArrow, 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown.
BeTheMedicine.com.
Reiki Healing Circle—7–8:30 p.m. Experience restoration, relaxation, and balance
as you enjoy Reiki in the salt room; includes guided meditation, intro to Reiki, chair
treatments, and a few minutes of salt therapy. $15. Class limited; must register at
Tatyana@thejoyofbalance.com or 908-347-5209. Respira Salt Wellness Center,
472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. 908-665-0333. Info@RespiraSalt.com.
Be The Medicine Circle–Meditation, Learning and Healing—7–9:30 p.m.
Explore deeper ways to live and heal in these changing times. $40. 973-647-2500.
Janet StraightArrow, 18 Bank St., Suite 300 Morristown. BeTheMedicine.com.

frIDAy, AprIL 15
Macrobiotic Philosophy of Health and Healing with John Kozinski,
MEA—6:30–8 p.m. There is not one macrobiotic diet, but rather a macrobiotic
approach to diet that can be adjusted to your needs in any culture or lifestyle;
whether you choose to eat vegan, vegetarian or nonvegetarian. $25 by April
10, then $30. The Health Shoppe, 66 Morris St., Morristown. 973-538-9131.
Tammy@TheHealthShoppes.com. TheHealthShoppes.com.
Orbs & Interdimensional Blips in Photography—7–9 p.m. You will be shown
a wide range of images that appeared in photographs that were not visible with
the naked eye…beams of light, orbs, or other phenomena. Bring some photos
to share. $30. Presented by Circle of Intention and held at Goddess in Eden, 50
Church St., Montclair. 973-919-3600.

SATUrDAy, AprIL 16
Tree Whispering: Holistic Chores and Healing Whispers—9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Learn simple, easy and effective, energy-healing “whispering” techniques to
improve the health of your trees and plants. Facilitated by Dr. Jim Conroy, the
Tree Whisperer, and Ms. Basia Alexander, the Chief Listener. $60 includes or-
ganic, vegetarian lunch. Register at 908-362-6735 or by visiting GenesisFarm.
org or TreeWhispering.com. Basia@TreeWhispering.com. 41A Silver Lake Rd.
(bottom of hill), Blairstown.
Reiki II Class – Mental, Emotional and Long-Distance Healing—9:30
a.m.–3 p.m. Second class on Tuesday, April 19, 7–9 p.m. Learn the symbols
for mental/emotional and long-distance healing. Includes certification. $250;
plus $35 for the textbook and workbook (workbook the same as Reiki I). More
info at MindfulEnergyWork.com. Mindful Energy Work Healing Studio, King’s
Plaza, 430 Springfield Ave., Ste. 209, Berkeley Heights. 908-963 7911. Info@
MindfulEnergyWork.com.
e Medi BE THE MEDICINE
Th 6th Annual Earth Day Celebration—11 a.m.–4 p.m. For all ages. Opportuni-
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ties to reconnect with nature through hands-on educational games and activities,
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canoe trips, bird walks, live nature-themed music, information booths, and an
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eco-market. Free. Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Ave.,
Roseland. 973-228-8776.
Janet StraightArrow Reiki Healing—11 a.m.–4 p.m. Relax your body, mind and spirit, balance your
chakras and heal your soul. $30/ ½ hr. By appt. only. Huna Healing Center, 171
West Main St., Rockaway. 973-224-6773. HunaHealingCenter@yahoo.com.
973-647-2500
www.bethemedicine.com SUNDAy, AprIL 17
Retreats • Programs • Workshops • Private Sessions Animal Communication with Barbara Goodfriend—1–4 p.m. Explore the tele-
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and experience. Reservations Required. $45. Circle of
Intention, 76 Main St., High Bridge. 908-638-9066.
MONDAY, APRIL 18
Meditation in the Salt Room—7–8 p.m. Second
Mondays. Practice mindfulness-based stress reduction
and other meditation techniques. Every class concludes
with guided relaxation and a few minutes of salt
therapy. $15. Class limited; must register at Tatyana@
thejoyofbalance.com or 908-347-5209. Respira Salt
Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley
Heights. 908-665-0333. Info@RespiraSalt.com.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20
Healing with Color—6:30–8 p.m. Learn how color
can be used to restore your health and balance your
energy. $20. Must register. Huna Healing Center,
171 West Main St., Rockaway. 973-224-6773.
HunaHealingCenter@yahoo.com.
THURSDAY, APRIL 21
Apprentice To You–Be The Medicine—7:15–9:30
p.m. Tools from around the world are taught
to awaken you to live purposefully and freely
and to integrate into your job, family and life.
Some weekend trainings. 18 Bank St., Suite 300,
Morristown. 973-647-2500. Janet StraightArrow.
OasisForTheSoul.com.
Patient Education ~ Metabolic Syndrome—7:30
p.m. Presented by Susan Richter, RN. If you have
symptoms that won’t go away, or new ones that have
suddenly appeared, please call us for a reservation to
attend. 973-586-0626. NextLevelHealing.com.
FRIDAY, APRIL 22 Earth Day
Patient Education ~ Metabolic Syndrome—1
p.m. Presented by Susan Richter, RN. If you have
symptoms that won’t go away, or new ones that have
suddenly appeared, please call us for a reservation to
attend. 973-586-0626. NextLevelHealing.com.
MONDAY, APRIL 25
Reiki Healing Circle—7–8:30 p.m. Experience
restoration, relaxation, and balance as you enjoy
Reiki in the salt room; includes guided meditation,
intro to Reiki, chair treatments, and a few minutes
of salt therapy. $15. Class limited; must register at
Tatyana@TheJoyofBalance.com or 908-347-5209.
Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield
Ave., Berkeley Heights. 908-665-0333. Info@
RespiraSalt.com.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27
Acupuncture: How Does It Work? with Dana
Holmes, LAc.—6:30–7:30 p.m. Learn modern
theories about why acupuncture works, the ancient
Chinese theory behind acupuncture and acupressure
techniques. Free. Must register. The Health Shoppe,
66 Morris St., Morristown. 973-538-9131. Tammy@
TheHealthShoppes.com. TheHealthShoppes.com.
THURSDAY, APRIL 28
Be the Medicine–Refresh, Renew and Reclaim
You—10 a.m.–Noon. You will experience deep
meditation, teachings and tools to live your life. $35.
Must register at 973-647-2500. Janet StraightArrow,
18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. BeTheMedicine.
com.
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The Power of Forgiveness—7–8:30 p.m. Learn
how to let go of hurt, anger and resentment to bring
peace to your soul. $20. Must register. Huna Healing
Center, 171 West Main St., Rockaway. 973-224-6773.
HunaHealingCenter@yahoo.com.
Be The Medicine Circle–Meditation, Learning
and Healing—7–9:30 p.m. Explore deeper ways to
live and heal in these changing times. $40. 973-647-
2500. Janet StraightArrow, 18 Bank St., Suite 300,
Morristown. BeTheMedicine.com.
FRIDAY, APRIL 29
Tour of the Planets—7 p.m. Also Sat., April 30,
3 or 5 p.m. Tucked away in a roomy section of the
Milky Way is a small collection of 8 planets. They
don’t appear as much from far away, but when you
look close, you’ll see that each of them has a remark-
able story to tell. $10 adults, $5 children 12 and
younger, seniors and CCM faculty/staff/students.
Reservations strongly recommended and can be
made by calling 973-328-5076. Held at County
College of Morris, Longo Planetarium, 214 Center
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Bright Yogis ~ Children’s Yoga Teacher Training with Kirsten Dalsgaard
and Gilda Gallo—Also May 1. Learn to bring the joy of yoga to children of all
ages. Call for more info. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd., downtown
Madison. 973-966-5311. staff@StudioYogaNJ.com. StudioYogaNJ.com.
Baking with Herbs—10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. For adults and children ages 7
and up who are accompanied by an adult. Join Master Gardener Fran Kroeckel
for a culinary adventure from herb garden to table. This hands-on demonstra-
tion will send you home with a tasty treat. $8 adult; $6 children. Must register
at 973-228-8776. Essex County Environmental Center, Garibaldi Hall, 621-B
Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland.
Reiki Level II Certification—10:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Learn to heal using the Usui
symbols. Focus is on healing practice. Manual and certificate included. $200.
Must register. Huna Healing Center, 171 West Main St., Rockaway. 973-224-
6773. HunaHealingCenter@yahoo.com.
Dinner & Dreams—4:30 p.m. Dream interpreter and intuitive Jefferson Har-
man. Enjoy food, conversation, explore the hidden messages in your dreams,
personal intuitive reading. Amazing night with a roaring fire in beautiful War-
wick! RSVP to attend this event. $40 includes food, drinks, dream interpretation
and a guaranteed great time. Please RSVP at JordanBrownIinspires.com. New
Milford Country Café, Route 94, Warwick, NY.
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Sunday May 1—11 a.m.–5 p.m.—Annual One Spirit Festival sponsored
by the Church of All Creation and the Circle of Intention School of Intuitive
Sciences. Holistic fair with a metaphysical bent, featuring speakers, music,
and lots of handmade crafts. The Community Center, 63 Halstead Street, in
Clinton. Admission $5. For further information or vendor opportunities, call
908-638-9066.
Sunday May 1—Balance Your Life, A Wellness Gala—1 p.m.–6 p.m. Health,
beauty, and wellness mini-sessions, workshops, and demonstrations. $20 admis-
sion includes unlimited mini-sessions, hors d’oeuvres, music, workshops and
demonstrations. Razberry’s, 834 Rte. 12, Frenchtown; 973-713-6811.
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sunday
Morris County Striders Running Club~Sunday Runs—8:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in
winter). All abilities welcome. 400 Morris Ave., Rockaway. MorrisCountyStrid-
ers.com. Dues May to May: $15 individual, $20 family. Distances vary from 3
to 13+ miles. Info: Steve A. 908-813-0935 or BadKnees@verizon.net.
Morristown Group Bike Ride—8:30 a.m. Sundays. Medium to fast pace;
16–18 mph. Loantaka Way Parking lot of Loantaka Park. 30-50 miles depending
on the time of year. More info: MartysReliable.com. 973-538-7773.
Summit Unitarian Worship Service—9 a.m. The Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron
Ave., Summit. 908-273-3245.
Morristown Unitarian Fellowship—9–10 a.m. and 11 a.m.–Noon, Worship
services. 9–10:30 a.m. Children and Youth Religious Education. 21 Normandy
Heights Rd., Morristown. 973-540-1177, ext. 201.
Hackettstown Group Bike Ride—9:30 a.m. Sundays. Medium pace; 14–17mph.
Marty’s of Hackettstown. 30 miles. Miles and miles of countryside waiting for you. More
info 908-852-1650 or email TC at Craw@MartysReliable.com. MartysReliable.com.
Fresh Freedom Call Ministry—9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Lunch is served at 1 p.m.
Fresh Freedom Call is an outreach to those living on city streets. This nonprofit
organization serves more than 75 people each week at Fresh Anointing Interna-
tional Church, 23-25 Washington St (corner of James St.), Newark. Monetary
donations, food drives and fundraising are always needed. All donations are used
for the sole purpose and benefit of the homeless community. To learn more about
Fresh Freedom Call, visit FreshFreedomCall.org or call 973-713-2145.
Preschool Yoga Class—10:15–11 a.m. Sundays. More info at 201-213-1294.
Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St. Morristown. TheW-
holeChildNJ.Health.OfficeLive.com.
Summit Unitarian Church Worship Service—10:45 a.m. The Unitarian

Farm 2 Bistro Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit. 908-273-3245.

Center for Spiritual Living ~ Morristown—11 a.m. Sunday celebration and
youth program, followed by refreshments at noon in Friendship Hall. 331 Mt.
VIP Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114.
Unity of Sussex County—11 a.m. Sunday Celebration and Youth Program,
Discount followed by fellowship in Wakeman Hall. 25 Mudcut Rd, Lafayette. 973-383-
Dining Card 6277. UnityOfSussex.org.

Buy 1 Dinner, Girl’s Yoga Integrated—11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Sundays. More info at 201-
100 Hibernia Ave, 213-1294. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St. Morristown.
Rockaway, NJ Get 1 FREE, Mon-Thurs. TheWholeChildNJ.Health.OfficeLive.com.
973-625-FARM expires 12/2011 Chatham Drum Circle & Sacred Circle of Sound—3 p.m. Third Sundays.
farmbistro.com Friends (Quaker) Meeting House, Southern Blvd., Chatham Twp. Donations
welcome. No calls Sunday: 973-657-9696 or 212-475-1090.
African Drumming Classes with Chuck Wood—4–5 p.m. Sundays. Bring
your own drum. No exp. required. $20. Awakening Point, 484 Schooley’s
Clear Your Clutter, Mountain Rd., Hackettstown. AwakeningPoint.com or 908-852-9642 for more
info and to register.
Enjoy Your Life! AA Meeting (O-B-ST)—8 p.m. Sundays. Going through the12 steps together you
may write, make amends, pray and meditate, share what you have written, and/or
Call Clutter Coach take action as outlined by the steps. Open to struggling with alcoholism or drug ad-
John Russell to guide you. diction. Free. Cranford United Methodist Church, 201 Lincoln Ave., Cranford.
Don’t waste another minute
of your life.
(201) 394-1935 monday
FREE initial phone consultation Morris County Career Network—9–11 a.m. Second and Fourth Mondays.
Provides a supportive environment to practice your pitch, exchange business
when you mention this ad. ideas and discuss new ways of finding employment, creating opportunity or

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preparing a successful proposal. Hosted at the St.
Peter’s Morristown Parish Hall, 70 Maple Ave.,
Morristown. Parking is provided by Assumption
church at their lower lot behind 95 Maple Ave.
Ekujan@ccm.edu.
MOMS Club of Flanders Area—10 a.m. First
Mondays. Connect with other stay-at-home moms
and their children. Nonprofit support group for fami-
lies in Flanders, Roxbury Twp., and Chester. Contact
us at MomsClubFlanders@yahoo.com or visit our
website at MomsClubFlanders.Synthasite.com.
Restorative Yoga—10:30–11:30 a.m. Gibbons Ho-
listic Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 601 Jefferson
Rd., Suite 102, Parsippany. 973-887-0860.
Beginner Yoga Adult Class—Noon–1 p.m. Mon-
days. Drop-in $25; 4 sessions $75; 8 sessions $130;
New Student promotion 3 sessions $45. Pediatric
Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Mor-
ristown. 201-213-1294.
Twilight Nia Class—6:15 pm. Mondays. Health-
e-Motion, 1 W. Main St, 2nd Fl., Denville. Fitness-
InDenville.com. NiaNow.com.
Martial Arts of Zen—6:30–8 p.m. Develop focus,
concentration, breath control, power, spontaneity
and Zen actualization while improving fitness and
learning practical, reality-based personal protection.
Classes led by Jeff Eisenberg, 6th degree Black Belt.
Zen Center, 393 Crescent Ave, Wyckoff. 201-891-
9100. HighZen.org.
Monday Night Book Group—7 p.m. Currently
reading Bruce Chilton’s Rabbi Jesus. Free. 506
Main St., Boonton. More info: 973-334-3655 or
RevLwum@optonline.net.
Meditation in the Salt Room—7–8 p.m. Second
Mondays. Practice mindfulness-based stress reduc-
tion and other meditation techniques. Every class
concludes with guided relaxation and a few minutes
of salt therapy. $15. Class limited, must register
with Tanya at Tatyana@thejoyofbalance.com or
908-347-5209. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472
Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. 908-665-0333.
Info@RespiraSalt.com.
Chakra Yoga with Chant and Tibetan Yoga—7–
8:15 p.m. Mondays. Westfield Yoga, 231 Elmer St.,
Westfield. Call 908-232-1355 for details.
Reiki Healing Circle—7–8:30 p.m. Second Mon-
days. Experience restoration, relaxation, and balance
as you enjoy Reiki in the salt room; includes guided
meditation, intro to Reiki, chair treatments, and a
few minutes of salt therapy. $15. Class limited; must
register with Tanya at Tatyana@thejoyofbalance.
com or 908-347-5209. Respira Salt Wellness Center,
472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. 908-665-
0333. Info@RespiraSalt.com.
Psychic Development Class—7–9 p.m. First and
Third Mondays. Includes psychic development
exercises, metaphysical discussions and psychic
“readings.” $10. Held at 8B Main St., Netcong.
Space limited. Call 908-852-4635 to register.
Garry@Hyp4life.com. Hyp4Life.com.
Men’s Open Circle—7–9:30 p.m. Fourth Mondays.
Join with other men to tap into your power and gain
support bringing your unique gifts to the world.
Hosted by The ManKind Project, NJ. Donations ac-
cepted. Health-e-Motion, Denville. FitnessInDenvil- Nia—4:30 p.m. Nia offers light cardio, strength
leNJ.com. Contact Christine at 973-627-0287. and flexibility movement blending dance, healing
and martial arts. $10. Held at Integrated Medicine
A Course In Miracles—7:30 p.m. Study group
Center “Changing Lifestyles” in the Gagnon Cardio-
for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Unity of
vascular Institute at Morristown Memorial Hospital.
Montclair, 84 Orange Rd., Montclair. Connie at
973-971-6301.
973-239-8402 for details.
Awareness through Movement Classes with
Psychic Readings with Sue—7:30–9 p.m. Mon-
Diane Bates—4:30–5:15 p.m. Tuesdays. Guild Cer-
days. Call 908-879-3937 to schedule an appt. Held
tified Feldenkrais Practitioner. Ease pain, improve
at The Art of the Heart at 15 Perry St., Chester.
posture, prevent injury, increase energy, and reduce
Connecting with Loved Ones in Spirit—7:30–9 stress. $15/ class, everyone welcome. Offered at 24
p.m. Mondays (except Fourth Monday). Three Elm St., Room 1, Morristown. Call 973-534-8122 or
psychic/mediums bring messages from your loved email Diane.Bates7@Mac.com for more info.
ones. $100 individuals or $50 each for 2 to 5 people.
Cross Bike Rides—5:30 p.m. On trails, some pave-
Bring digital recorder. By appt. only in Netcong.
ment. +/- 2 hrs at a moderate pace. All welcome.
Call Garry at 908 852-4635. Garry@Hyp4Life.
Bring lights. Meet at Van Dessel Sports, 55 Market
com. Hyp4life.com.
St., Morristown. More info at Edwin@VanDessel-
Law of Attraction Meeting—7:30–9 p.m. Mon- Sports.com. NjBikeRacing.com.
days. This meeting is intended to foster support
Girls’ Yoga Class—5:30–6:30 p.m. Tuesdays.
for individuals who are incorporating this law
Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm
into their life. Attendance limited; must register at
St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.
973-383-6847 or Cindy@FreshLookonLife.com.
FreshLookonLife.com. Fresh Look on Life, 31 Rt. Qi Gong—5:45–6:30 p.m. Cultivate energy through
206, Suite 3, Augusta. controlled breathing and stretching exercises de-
signed to calm mind and body. Instructor, Ameurfina
Yogalates—10 a.m. Yoga for You. Olde Lafayette
H. Nazario, MS. Mind Body Center, 2nd floor, Pe-
Village, Bldg. J. Call 973-919-4250 or email Diane-
diatric Rec. Rm., 95 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown.
Speer@yahoo.com.
973-971-4575.
White Oak Yoga—5:45–7 p.m. Mixed level. Taught
tuesday by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg, 14
Sparta Ave., 973-729-1900. WhiteOakCenter.com.
Healing Tuesdays for Health Care Providers— Hackettstown MTB Ride—6–8 p.m. Tuesdays. 15-
Second week of each month. Receive $20 off any mile intermediate mountain bike ride. Leaves from
facial or massage service, 20% off any salon service Marty’s of Hackettstown and goes through Stephens
and $10 off any waxing service. Excludes facial State Park and Deer Park, Allamuchy. Bring lights.
waxing. Discounts cannot be included with any other MartysReliable.com.
offer. Salon Botanique, 149 South St., Morristown. Meditation based on Jon Kabat-Zinn—6:30–7:15
973-889-9200. p.m. Tuesdays. Changing Lifestyles, Gagnon Cardio-
Morris County Striders Running Club ~ Tuesday vascular Institute at Morristown Memorial Hospital,
Night Track Workouts—Check website for time. 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. 973-971-6301.
Currently at Mountain Lakes High School track.
See MorrisCountyStriders.com and click Activities.
Dues May to May: $15 individual, $20 family. Pete
at PLee@us.Fujitsu.com.
White Oak Yoga—9:30–10:45 a.m. Mixed level.
$10 or $50 for six classes. Taught by Elizabeth Bell.
Sparta Ambulance Bldg, 14 Sparta Ave., 973-729-
1900. WhiteOakCenter.com.
White Oak Yoga—11 a.m.–Noon. Gentle Yoga.
$10 or $50 for six classes. Taught by Elizabeth Bell.
Sparta Ambulance Bldg, 14 Sparta Ave., 973-729-
1900. WhiteOakCenter.com.
Changing Lifestyles Integrative Medicine—Noon–
12:45 p.m. Tuesdays. Yoga. $10. Gagnon Cardiovas-
cular Institute, at Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100
Madison Ave., Morristown. 973-971-6301.
Breathe Out Your Baggage—Noon–2:30 p.m.
Facilitated By Kathy Smyly Miller. Second Tues-
days. Experience a gentle yet powerful breathing
technique that helps to relieve stress by releasing
stored emotions. $75 or sign up with a friend or
partner for $125. Pre-registration required. More
info, contact Kathy at 908-647-1856. Held at Rest
Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway. 862-
209-1439. RestStopRejuvenate.com.
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SMART Recovery—6:30–8 p.m. Tuesdays. Secu-
lar, science-based recovery group for support and
assistance with all forms of addictive behavior. Free.
Roxbury Twp. Library. 201-774-8323. SmartRox@
Optimum.net.
Mt. Olive Green Drinks—6:30–8:30 p.m. Third
Tuesdays at the Metro Grille, Rt. 206, Flanders.
Contact Corey Meiringer at GreenerGardenState@
gmail.com or 973-580-8878. MetroGrilleNJ.com.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga—7 p.m. Joyful Yoga for Body
and Spirit. $45 for 5 classes/$90 for 11. Sparta Fit
for Life Physical Therapy, 104 Main St., Sparta;
973-729-1222.
Reiki Circle for Everyone—7–8 p.m. First Tues-
days. Learn more about this modality or brush up
on your skills. $15 suggested donation. Mindful
Energy Work at the Center for Natural Healing,
Kings Plaza, Upper Level, 430 Springfield Ave.,
Ste. 209, Berkeley Heights. 908-963 7911. Info@
MindfulEnergyWork.com.
Debtors Anonymous Meeting—7–8:30 p.m. Tues-
days. 12-step meeting for those dealing with debt,
overspending and under-earning. Downstairs Main
Bldg. at Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church, 1 East
Oak St. 877-717-3328 or Njpada.org.
The Spirit Gathering Church—7:15 p.m. Tues-
days. A night of prayer, energy healing, discussion,
meditation and mediumship. Facilitated by Rev.
Susan C. Nigra, CHt. All welcome. Held in the rear
of Yoga West, 86 Main St., Succasunna. Donations
accepted. 973-691-9244 or 973-876-2449. Office@
TheSpiritGathering.net. TheSpiritGathering.net.
The Morris Music Men Quartet—7:30 p.m. Tues-
days. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 300 Shunpike Rd.,
Chatham. Sing and socialize. Newcomers always
welcome. 877-808-8697. MorrisMusicMen.org.
North American Butterfly Association—7:30 p.m.
First Tuesdays. Frelinghuysen Arboretum Educa-
tion Center, 53 East Hanover Ave., Morristown.
973-326-7600.
A Course in Miracles—7:30 p.m. Study group
for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Miracles-
Course.org. Garwood. Betsy Zipkin 732-469-0234.
Mendham Borough Historical Society—7:30 p.m.
Fourth Tuesdays. Phoenix House, Mendham. Peggy
Oswald at 973-543-7538 or Hank-o@patmedia.net.
Meditation and Healing Group—7:30 p.m.
Second and Fourth Tuesdays. Sponsored by the
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Metaphysical Center of NJ, in Towaco. Free. No
exp. necessary. Contact Peggy Tierney for directions
and info at 973-299-0172.
Book Study Group—7:30–9 p.m. Held at Unity
of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette.
UnityofSussex.org. More info: 973-383-6277.
The Gathering—7:30–9:30 p.m. First and Third
Tuesdays. Christina Lynn Whited channels Mother
Mary in a guided meditation accompanied by a
Healing Circle. Offering of $10-$20 requested. Call
908-638-9066 to register. Circle of Intention, 76
Main St., High Bridge. CircleOfIntention.com.
Present Moment Circle with Joe Wardy—8:30–9:30
p.m. Tuesdays. Explore a chief way of finding mo-
ments of space through breath meditation, as well as
exploring the present moment teachings of Eckhardt
Tolle, Pema Chodron, Charlotte Joko Beck, Jon
Kabat Zinn, Deepak Chopra and the Buddha. $10
includes beverage and light snack. Held at Rest Stop
Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway. 862-209-
1439. RestStopRejuvenate.com.
Happy Soles Scottish Country Dance Classes,
Fanwood—A social dancing group that’s part of the
New Jersey Branch, Royal Scottish Country Dance
Society. Scottish country dancing is the traditional
social dance of Scotland, consisting of jigs, reels,
hornpipes and strathspeys. All dances are taught,
and beginners are welcome; no experience or partner
necessary. Join us! Tuesdays, 7:30-10 p.m., from
September to May. Fanwood Presbyterian Church,
74 S. Martine Ave. at LaGrande Ave., Fanwood. $3
per class. Tea and refreshments served. For more
information, contact Loretta Holz at 732-356-3923;
loretta.holz@gmail.com.
wednesday
Wall Street Wednesdays—Lawyers, Bankers &
Financial Advisors. Second week of each month.
Receive $20 off any facial or massage service,
20% off any salon service and $10 off any waxing
service. Excludes facial waxing. Discounts cannot
be included with any other offer. Salon Botanique,
149 South St., Morristown. 973-889-9200.
Parent-Child Group—9–11 a.m. Parents, caregiv-
ers, and their children. Emerson Lily Free School, 55
Lackawanna Dr., Stanhope. Kelly Coyle DiNorcia.
Home.HomeWebs.com. Groups.yahoo.com.
NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com
Women Within Meditation—9:30 a.m. Wednes-
days. Experience a guided meditation and discuss a
chosen topic geared toward opening up your mind
and soul to a higher consciousness of joy and peace.
$35 annually/$15 for each meditation. Millington.
WomenWithin@ymail.com.
Chakra Yoga with Chant and Tibetan Yoga—
9:30–10:45 a.m. Wednesdays. Westfield Yoga, 231
Elmer St., Westfield. Call 908-232-1355 for details.
Kundalini Yoga—10 a.m. Wednesdays. A blend
of asanas, movement, breathing techniques, medi-
tation, chanting, music and dancing. $15. Upper
Montclair. 908-884-4984. Akalsukh@gmail.com.
AkalsukhSingh.com.
A Course in Miracles—10 a.m. Study group for the
course in spiritual psychotherapy. Miracles-Course.
org. Basking Ridge. T. J. Hanretta. 908-221-0484.
Kripalu Mixed Level Yoga with Stacy Acker-
man—10–11:15 a.m. Wednesdays. First class free for
new students. Beginners welcome. St. Peters Episco-
pal Church (Parish House), South and Miller, Mor-
ristown. Please contact Stacy prior to your first class
at 973-895-9165 or StacyAYoga@optonline.net.
Vinyasa Yoga with Katarina (Kat) Baresic—11
a.m. Wednesdays. Mixed Level (Beginner/Interme-
diate). You will Move through Sun Salutations in
order to create heat in the body, focus on alignment
and holding poses longer to further build strength,
stamina, balance and flexibility. Prerequisites: no
major injuries and ability to perform basic standing
poses with confidence. Not suitable for pregnant
women. Yoga West Holistic Center, 86 Main St.,
Succasunna. YogaWest.com. 973-584-6664.
Healing Meditations with Rev. Frankie—Noon.
Center for Spiritual Living, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave.,
Morristown. Free. 973-539-3333.
Powerful You! Denville Chapter—Noon–2 p.m.
Third Wednesdays. Women, develop balance, con-
nections, tools and insights that will assist you in
growing your business. Held at Denville Pizzeria,
20 Diamond Spring Rd. More info email Suzan-
neBini@AquarianSun.net.
Zumba—4:30–5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Changing
Lifestyles, Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at
Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave.,
Morristown. 973-971-6301.
Chi Kung (Qigong) for Women—5:30–6:30 p.m.
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Beginner Yoga Adult Class—6:15–7:15 p.m.
Wednesdays. Drop-ins $20; 4 sessions $65; 8 ses-
sions $120. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris,
LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.
Guided Meditation & Chanting—6–7 p.m. West-
field Yoga Studio, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. $14 per
class or $72 for 6. Preregister at 908-232-1355.
Morris County Striders~Wednesday Night
Runs—6:15 p.m. St. Catherine of Sienna Church, 10
N. Pocono Rd., Mountain Lakes. Contact Steve: 908-
813-0935 or Badknees@verizon.net. Distances range
from 4 to 8 miles. MorrisCountyStriders.com.
Morris County Striders~Wednesday Night
Runs—6:30 p.m. You do need to be on the security
list to run with us in Picatinny, so contact Steve: 908-
813-0935 or badknees@verizon.net. These runs take
place every week regardless of weather. Afterward we
eat at a local restaurant. MorrisCountyStriders.com.
Adult Yoga Class—6:30–7:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
Drop-in $25. 4 sessions $75; 8 sessions $130.00;
New Student 3 sessions $45. Pediatric Therapy
& Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown.
201-213-1294.
Yoga for Cyclists—6:30–7:30 p.m. Taught by local
yoga instructor, Kate Faschan. Yoga mats neces-
sary and available for an additional $15. Held at
Marty’s of Hackettstown, 160 Main St. Limited to
20 people; sign up now by calling 908-852-1650.
MartysReliable.com.
Woman Rising: Domestic Violence Support
Group—6:30–8 p.m. Every other Wednesday. Call
to confirm dates. Donation. Must RSVP. The Heal-
ing Zone, 127 Valley Rd, Montclair. 973-746-3334.
Massage4Bliss.com.
A Course in Miracles—7–8:30 p.m. Study group
for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Miracles-
Course.org. Fanwood. Peter Ferraro, 908-322-8181.
Be the Medicine Counsel Circle ~ Commu-
nity Building and Visioning—7–9 p.m. Second
Wednesdays. Create a supportive community to
work together to co-create a new future for yourself
and the community at large. Kathy Smyly Miller,
David Beck, D.C., Janet StraightArrow 18 Bank
St., Suite 300, Morristown. OasisForTheSoul.com.
973-647-2500.
Women’s Healing Circle—7–9 p.m. First Wednes-
days. Support, share, bond and attain deep peace
through guided meditation. Led by Lindsey Sass.
Preregister at 973-714-0765. $30. The Healing
Center, 142 Main St., Bloomingdale.
Introduction to Soto Zen Practice—7:15 p.m.
Hands-on instruction and explanation for seated and
walking meditation. Dharma Talk and discussion.
By donation. Rev. Shofu Keegan, Empty Hand Zen
Group, 22 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair. 908-672-
8782. EmptyHandZen.org.
A Course in Miracles Study Group—7:15–9 p.m.
Westfield Yoga Studio, 231 Elmer St., Westfield.
$10. Call in advance 908-232-1355.
Sierra Club General Meeting—7:30 p.m. Loan-
taka Group. Second Wednesdays. Library of the
Chathams, 214 Main St, Chatham. Directions: You will experience deep meditation, teachings and
NewJersey.SierraClub.org. tools to live your life. $35. Must register at 973-647-
2500. Janet StraightArrow, 18 Bank St., Suite 300,
Health & Wellness Professional Network ~Well-
Morristown. BeTheMedicine.com.
ness Seminars—7:30–8:30 p.m. Maplewood
Memorial Library. Co-sponsored by HWPN Talk & Tour with Tyrone—10 a.m.–12 noon.
and the Maplewood Library. Info Ilona Hress at Whole Foods Market, 235 Prospect Ave. West
GrowConscious@optonline.net. HWPN.org. Orange. Call 973-669-3196.
International Folk Dancing—7:30–11 p.m. Restorative Yoga—10:30–11:30 a.m. Mondays. Gib-
Wednesdays. Learn dances and music from over 100 bons Holistic Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 601
countries with ten instructors. First hour dedicated Jefferson Rd., Suite 102, Parsippany. 973-887-0860.
to beginners and new dances. Refreshments served.
Beginner Yoga Adult Class—11 a.m.–Noon.
Mountain Lakes Community Church, 48 Briarcliff
Thursdays. Drop-ins $20; 4 sessions $65; 8 session
Rd., Mountain Lakes. $5. Call 973-627-4386 or
$120. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14
973-539-7020 or 973-635-4913.
Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.
Taming the Monkey Mind—8 pm. Wednesdays.
Healthy Food Prep Classes with Phyllis Deering—
Meditation series with Kerry Rasp. New students
Noon. Third Thursdays. Come each month and learn
$67 for 5 wks. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Vil-
about delicious and healthy food preparation. $25; 4
lage Rd., downtown Madison 07940, 973-966-5311,
for $75. Contact Marnie at Mountain Lakes Organic
Staff@StudioYogaNJ.com, StudioYogaNJ.com.
Co-op, LLC, 10 Vale Dr, Mountain Lakes. 973-335-
AA Meeting (O-B-ST)—8 p.m. Wednesdays. Going 4469. FruitLady@MountainLakesOrganic.com.
through the12 steps together you may write, make
Changing Lifestyles Integrative Medicine—4:15–5
amends, pray and meditate, share what you have
p.m. Thursdays.Yoga. $10. Gagnon Cardiovascular
written, and/or take action as outlined by the steps.
Institute, at Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100
Open to those struggling with alcoholism or drug
Madison Ave., Morristown. 973-971-6301.
addiction. Free. Cranford United Methodist Church,
White Oak Yoga—4:15–5:15 p.m. Gentle Yoga.
201 Lincoln Ave., Cranford.
Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg, 14
Reiki Circle—8–9 p.m. Wednesdays. Gentle intro to
Sparta Ave., 973-729-1900. WhiteOakCenter.com.
Reiki, guided meditation and Reiki sample. Questions
Yoga for Special Needs—5–5:45 p.m. Thursdays.
welcome. $10 suggested donation. Miriam’s Well Heal-
Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm
ing at Wellness on the Green, 26 W. Park Pl., 2nd Fl.,
St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.
Morristown. 917-202-0475. MiriamsWellHealing@
yahoo.com. MiriamsWellHealing.com. Personalized Fitness Consultations—5–8 p.m.
Thursdays. Learn how to lose weight and tone safely
thursday and effectively, and what to buy to set up your in-
home exercise program. By appt. $20. Ryan Chiro-
practic, 961 Rt. 10 E., Randolph. 973-252-6040.
Teacher Thursdays—Tailored to Teachers. Second Special Needs Yoga—5:15–6 p.m. Thursdays.
week of each month. Receive $20 off any facial or Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm
massage service, 20% off any salon service and St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.
$10 off any waxing service. Excludes facial wax-
ing. Discounts cannot be included with any other
offer. Salon Botanique, 149 South St., Morristown.
973-889-9200.
Bible Study at Heavenly Temptations—8:15 a.m.
Thursdays. Reading the Acts of the Apostles. Con-
versation about how the earliest disciples’ struggles
to follow Jesus can be very similar to your own.
Free. 712 Main St., Boonton. More info 973-334-
3655 or RevLwum@optonline.net.
Morning Chi Kung (Qigong)—8:30–9:15 a.m. All
welcome. Movement is simple and adjustable to your
needs. The WAE Center at Temple B’nai Shalom, 300
Pleasant Valley Way, W. Orange. 973-857-9536.
Women Within Meditation—9:30 a.m. Thursdays.
Experience a guided meditation and discuss a chosen
topic geared toward opening up your mind and soul
to a higher consciousness of joy and peace. $15 or
$35 annually. WomenWithin@ymail.com.
Women’s Beginner Road Ride—9:30–10:30
a.m. Thursdays. All levels welcome. No one gets
dropped. Loantaka Park, Morristown. More info,
email Amy at Amy@MartysReliable.com.
Be the Medicine - Refresh, Renew and Reclaim
You—10 a.m.–Noon. Second and fourth Thursdays.
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Nia with Kim Lane—5:30 p.m. Thursdays. Dance
class blends yoga, martial arts and healing arts. All lev-
els welcome. No dance experience necessary. Purple
Om, 3118 Rt. 10 W., Denville. PurpleOmYoga.com.
Meditative Art Class with Alicia DiGiovanni—
5:30–7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Guided visualization
to access your intuition and invoke your creativity,
followed by artistic expressions in any art medium
that calls to you. Residents $125; on-residents $135.
All materials included, or bring your own. Sign up
online at Register.CommunityPass.net or call 908-
464-0550. Berkeley Heights Community Center, 29
Park Ave., Berkeley Heights.
White Oak Yoga—5:45–7 p.m. Mixed level. Taught
by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg, 14
Sparta Ave., 973-729-1900. WhiteOakCenter.com.
Adult Evening Yoga—6:15-7:30 p.m. Thursdays
in April. This “all levels” yoga series will focus
on alignment, flow and creativity followed by a
restorative pose to unwind the body and mind for
bed. Dress comfortably and bring your own mat. Ad-
vance registration and monthly payment required;
call 973-228-8776. No refunds for missed classes.
$40 for series. Essex County Environmental Center,
621-B Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland.
Reiki Share—6:30–9 p.m. Fourth Thursdays.
Experience Reiki’s healing touch by giving or
receiving. All welcome. Free. Aquarian Sun, 1574
Rt. 23 N, Suite C, Butler. 973-686-9100. Suzanne@
AquarianSun.net. AquarianSun.net.
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The Sussex County Chapter of Holistic Moms—7
pm. Second Thursdays. Meetings feature guest
speakers, “Mom’s Nights Out,” and play dates. A
national nonprofit organization connecting mothers
who are passionate about holistic health and green
living. Free. Held at Holy Counselor Lutheran
Church, 68 Sand Hill Rd., Sussex. 973-347-1246.
TiggerNorton04@gmail.com.
A Sacred Light Circle of Intentional Prayer,
Meditation and Healing—7–9 p.m. First and third
Thursdays. Intentional prayer, meditation and heal-
ing alignment for yourself, others, or humanity. This
is a non-denominational gathering which honors all
faiths and beliefs. All are welcome. Love offerings are
welcome. For more info, contact Rev. Patricia Santoro
at 973-366-8765 or Divine.Alchemy@hotmail.com.
Meetup.com/Sacred-Light-Circle-Gathering. Held at
Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway.
Poetry Well Gathering—7–9 p.m. Second & last
Thursdays. Open to all who have a desire to share
original work or your favorite poems. Suggested
donation $5; includes tea/coffee and a light snack.
Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave, Rockaway.
862-209-1439. RestStopRejuvenate.com.
Apprentice To You–Be The Medicine—7:15–9:30
p.m. First and third Thursdays. Tools from around
the world are taught to awaken you to live purpose-
fully and freely and to integrate into your job, family
and life. Some weekend trainings. 18 Bank St., Suite
300, Morristown. 973-647-2500. Janet StraightAr-
row. OasisForTheSoul.com.
Taking Control of Your Own Health and
Wealth—7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Discover the dif-
ference between opportunity and success. Free. All
welcome. RSVP 908-461-0141 or Drjerz@aol.com.
35 W. Main St., Denville.
The Morris County (West) Chapter of Holistic
Moms Network—7:30 p.m. First Thursdays.
Held at Zion Lutheran Church, Fields Hall, 11
Schooley’s Mtn. Rd., Long Valley. WestMorrisCtyNJ.
HolisticMoms.org or email Chapter Leaders at
HMNWestMorris@hotmail.com.
A Course in Miracles—7:30 p.m. Study group for the
course in spiritual psychotherapy. Miracles-Course.
org. Summit. Betsy Zipkin. 732-469-0234.
Beginner African Drumming Classes with Chuck
Wood—7:30–8:30 p.m. Thursdays. $20. No exp.
necessary. Bring your own drum. The Breathing
FrEE Room Center, 735 Rt. 94, Newton. Register at 908-
852-6172. BreathingRoomCenter.com.
Health and Wellness Professional Network Scotch
Plains Meeting—7:30–9 p.m. First Thursdays.
Bring business cards and brochures and network
with your wellness community. Jewish Community
Center of Central New Jersey, 1391 Martine Ave.
Topics and info: Hwpn.org.
A Course in Miracles—7:30–9 p.m. Study
group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy.
Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd, Lafayette.
why we need to
UnityOfSussex.org. 973-383-6277.
Women’s Interest Group—7:30–9:15 p.m. every
other Thursday. Call to confirm date. Speak with
women about health, marital, family and personal
issues affecting life quality. Celebrate, change
negatives to positives, be nurtured, feel joy. The
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Riverview Marriage & Family Counseling Center,
43 Powhatatan Way, Mt. Olive. 908-850-5778.
TrumpNetwork Presentation—8 p.m. Thursdays.
Timing is the key to success. Held at Jersey Chi-
ropractic and Wellness Center, 35 West Main St.,
Suite 202, Denville. RSVP 908 461-0141. Office:
973 625-7800. Drjerz@aol.com.
friday
Student Fridays—All students welcome. Second
week of each month. Receive $20 off any facial or
massage service, 20% off any salon service and
$10 off any waxing service. Excludes facial wax-
ing. Discounts cannot be included with any other
offer. Salon Botanique, 149 South St., Morristown.
973-889-9200.
Adult Spring Yoga—9:30–10:45 a.m. Fridays in
April. The warmer weather naturally helps you
enjoy and deepen your yoga practice. All levels
are welcome. Join for the series or just one class.
Dress comfortably and bring your own mat. $10
per class. Must register at 973-228-8776. Essex
County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock
Ave., Roseland.
Healing Chi Kung (Qigong) Meditation—9:30–11
a.m. Great practice if you want to invest in preven-
tive medicine, self-healing, and/or energy work.
Standing and sitted meditation practiced, Chi Kung
principals and theory taught. Blu Lotus, 20 Church
St., Montclair. Call before attending first class.
973-857-9536.
Changing Lifestyles Integrative Medi-
cine—10:00–10:45 a.m. Fridays. Beginner’s
Zumba. $10. Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute, at
Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave.,
Morristown. 973-971-6301.
Overeaters Anonymous Meeting—10:30 a.m.–
Noon. 12-step group to support those losing weight
or wishing to maintain long-term weight loss. Free.
Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church, 75 Ridgedale
Ave., Cedar Knolls. Call before attending to confirm
with Angie: 973-794-3443. Wjioa.org.
Changing Lifestyles Integrative Medicine Yoga—
Noon–12:45 p.m. Fridays. $10. Gagnon Cardiovas-
cular Institute, at Morristown Memorial Hospital,
100 Madison Ave., Morristown. 973-971-6301.
Meditation—Noon–1 p.m. First and third Fridays.
Practice mindfulness based stress reduction and other
meditation techniques; conclude with guided relax-
ation and a few minutes of salt therapy to rejuvenate
mind, body and soul. $15. Space limited. Register at
Tatyana@thejoyofbalance.com or at 908-347-5209.
Respira Salt Wellness Ctr., 472 Springfield Ave.,
Berkeley Heights. Info@RespiraSalt.com.
Debtors Anonymous Meeting—5:30–6:30 p.m.
12-step meeting for those dealing with debt, over-
spending and under-earning. Downstairs Main Bldg.
at Redeemer Church, 37 Newton Sparta Rd., Newton.
877-717-3328. Njpada.org.
Flowing into the New Year—7–8 p.m. Third Fri-
days thru April. “Mystic Music” meditation with
Sandee Conroy playing crystal bowls and Alicia
DiGiovanni chanting. Bring a blanket and pillow.
$20. Studio Fitness, 50 Mt. Bethel Rd., Ste. 208,
Flag Plaza, in Warren. Purchase tickets in advance
by visiting StudioFitness.net/events, or call 908-
647-0300. More info at 908-313-1609.
Messages from the Other Side—7–9 p.m.
Third Fridays. Held at Eleven on Main Café, 11
Main St., High Bridge. Must register at 908-638-
8888 or ElevenOnMain@live.com. $10 includes
coffee or tea. Sponsored by Circle of Intention.
CircleofIntention.com.
Women’s Healing Circle—7–9 p.m. Third Fri-
days. Empowers women with a history of female
contributions from ancient times to the present.
Includes ceremonial practices of shamans, discus-
sion of animal totems and more. RSVP. Healing
Zone, 127 Valley Rd, Montclair. 973-746-3334.
Massage4Bliss.com.
Reiki Share—7–9 p.m. Fridays. Join with other
Reiki practitioners and experience working on
others. Suggested donation $10-$15. Divine In-
spirations Bookstore, 217 Franklin Ave., Nutley.
973-562-5844. DivineBooks.net.
Chanting & Drumming Circle—7:15–9 p.m.
Fridays. Bring your drum or call to reserve one of
ours. $5 donation. Refreshments available. Westfield
Yoga, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. 908-232-1355.
AA Meeting—7:30 p.m. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church.
70 Maple Ave., Morristown. 973-538-0555.
Evening of Prayer and Healing—7:30-9:30 p.m.
Third Fridays. Join the Universal Healing family to
heal all life on this planet and in this solar system,
galaxy and universe. Bring finger foods to share.
Growing Consciousness, 54 Canfield Rd., Mor-
ristown. Free. 973-292-5090.
A Course in Miracles—8 p.m. Every other Friday.
Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy
for those looking to heal themselves of mispercep-
tions causing the body to appear ill and the mind to
be frightened, alone or not at peace. Contact June
at 973-366-4455. Miracles-Course.org.
The Minstrel—8 p.m. Fridays. A concert series
run by the Folk Project. Second Friday of the
month open stage/audition night. Coffee, teas, and
baked goods served. No alcohol or tobacco on the
premises. Admission $7. All tickets sold at the door.
Info and directions at 973-335-9489. Morristown
Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Rd.,
Morristown. FolkProject.org.
Al-Anon Meeting—8–9:30 p.m. Center for Practi-
cal Spirituality – Religious Science, 331 Mt. Kemble
Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114. Rsci.org.
saturday
Eco-Chic Saturdays—Professionals in eco-friendly
industries. Second week of each month. Receive $20
off any facial or massage service, 20% off any salon
service and $10 off any waxing service. Excludes
facial waxing. Discounts cannot be included with
any other offer. Salon Botanique, 149 South St.,
Morristown. 973-889-9200.
Coffee House—Second Saturdays. Call for time.
Performances by one or more musical groups, or open
mic performances by singers, poets, and comedians. Psychic Saturday—Noon–3 p.m. First Saturday.
Modest entrance fee. Summit Unitarian Church, 4 Psychic/Tarot Readings. $20/15 mins. $45/30 mins.
Waldron Ave., Summit. 908 273 3245. Cassette tape of reading. SoulJourney, 194 Main St,
Butler. 973-838-6564. SoulJourney.com.
Adult Yoga—7:45 a.m. Saturdays. Drop-in $25; 4
sessions $75; 8 sessions $130.00; New Student 3 Integrated Yoga for Boys—1:15–2 p.m. Saturdays.
sessions $45. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm
LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. TheWholeChildNJ. St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.
health.officelive.com. Yoga Teacher Preparation Course—1:30–4:30
Saturday Morning Road Ride—8 a.m. Pleasant p.m. Saturdays with Theresa Rowland, Certi-
fied Iyengar Yoga Teacher Educator. Please call
20-mile ride from Marty’s in Morristown. Some
rolling hills, but no huge climbs. At the end of the the yoga office for info and pricing. Studio Yoga
ride, stop at the Swiss Chalet Bakery. 973-538-7773. Madison, 2 Green Village Rd., downtown Madi-
MartysReliable.com. son.973-966-5311. Staff@StudioYogaNJ.com.
StudioYogaNJ.com.
White Oak Yoga—8–9 a.m. Mixed level. Taught by
Swingin’ Tern—8 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Beginners’ Workshop.
Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg, 14 Sparta
First and Third Saturdays. Contra and square dancing to
Ave., 973-729-1900. WhiteOakCenter.com.
live music in East Hanover. Beginners are encouraged
“Men Who Care” Men’s Meeting—8:30–10 a.m.
to come to the beginners’ workshop. $10 adults/$5
First Saturdays. 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown.
students with ID. The First Presbyterian Church, 14
973-539-3114. Rrsci.org.
Hanover Rd., East Hanover. 973-551-4441.
Books & Bagels—9:30–10:30 a.m. Saturday.
Drum Circle—8–10 p.m. Last Saturdays. Free mini
Friends of the Randolph Library is sponsoring
workshop prior to the circle at 7:30 p.m. $10 includes
this event each week. Come meet your neighbors
light snack and beverage. Facilitated by Mark Wood.
and share your list of favorite books. No registra-
Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave, Rockaway.
tion required. Teens and adults only. Randolph
862-209-1439. RestStopRejuvenate.com.
Township Library, Quiet Study Rm., 28 Calais Rd.
Open Mic hosted by Chris Fonden & Joe Fischet-
973-895-3556.
ti—8–11 p.m. Third Saturdays. Gratitude donation.
Overeaters Anonymous Meeting—10:15 a.m.-
Musicians, singers, poets, and comedians welcome
12:15 p.m. Weekly gathering of the free support
to jam. All welcome to come, relax and enjoy. Rest
group that helps people lose weight and keep it
Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave, Rockaway. 862-
off. Downstairs meeting room, Parsippany Library.
209-1439. RestStopRejuvenate.com.
973-335 1717. Wjioa.com.
Restorative Yoga—10:30 a.m.—Noon. Saturdays.
Community House, Madison. Contact Anitateresap@
aol.com for schedule and details.
extended events
Nia—11 a.m. Saturdays. Nia offers light cardio,
New Hope Pet Rescue, Inc—Rescue group looking
strength and flexibility movement blending dance,
to rehome dogs and cats. NewHopePetRescue@
healing and martial arts. Yoga West, 86 Main St.,
aol.com.
Succasunna. 973-584-6664. YogaWest.com.
Randolph Animal Pound—Adopt your new best
Integrated Yoga for Girls—11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
friend. Sussex Tpk. and Morris Tpk. in Randolph.
Saturdays. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris,
973-989-7090. AllOrphans.PetFinder.org.
LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.
Pet Adoption—Noah’s Ark, 1915 Rt. 46 W., Ledge-
GoddessBody Fitness for Women—11 a.m.–Noon.
wood. 973-347-0378. NoahsArkNJ.org.
Saturdays. World dance movements celebrating the
feminine body and spirit. Afro-Brazilian Cultural Angel Paws Pet Adoption—Adopt or sponsor a
Center of NJ, 356 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair. Start cat. Inman Ave & West St., Colonia. 732-340-1199.
anytime. No dance exp. required. Call TaRessa AngelPaws.org.
Stovall: 609-304-3481.
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