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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 “Chocolate Wars” – 6pm. Chef


and


chocolate expert Maria Brandriff will demonstrate delicious ways to celebrate chocolate AND health. Sample & compare desserts in traditional v. healthy versions. $5. Space limited. New Haven Public Library. 133 Elm St. 203.946.8835, chocolatewars.event- brite.com.


HEAL Support Circle – 6:30-7:55pm. A peer-sup- port group for victims/survivors of emotional abuse, trauma or violence led by trained co-facilitators. Circle meets monthly. 95 Hamilton St. 2nd flr. Conf. rm B. New Haven. Call to confirm attendance: 203.305.2137, emotionalheal.org.


Learning to Love Yourself – 7:30pm. Father Peter Bowes teaches how to see self as seen by the Creator, completely loved and accepted. Come and begin the journey toward love. $25. Center of Light. 844 Grand Ave. New Haven. 203.785.9085, RevJohanna@CentersOfLight.org.


THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9


Nature’s Child: Hi-bbuurrr-nation – 10:30am. Join Ranger Wendy for this class about staying alive! Learn about groundhog’s sleeping habits & why they’ll doze for several more weeks. $4/An- sonia residents/family-level FANCI members, $6/ others. Advance reg. req. Ansonia Nature & Rec. Ctr. 203.736.1053.


Roses for Autism Pre-Valentine’s Day Rose Sale – 11am-2pm. Guilford Rose Farmers share their knowledge of growing roses and employing autistic adults in a venture that is celebrated across the state. Elm City Market. 777 Chapel St. New Haven.203.624.0441, elmcitymarket.coop.


Primal Rhythms of Life – 6-9pm. w/Marcia Calis- man. A shamanic journey to the early period of life in the womb. Experience the craniosacral rhythm and reconnect to the source of health and well- being. $35. Chiropractic and Wellness Center of New Haven. 59 Elm St. New Haven.203.300.6457.


Squirrels: Birders’ Enemy #1? Or Intriguing Survivors? – 7pm. Dr. Sylvia Halkin will discuss the complex nut-storing behavior of these familiar backyard visitors. Free. Jones Auditorium. 123 Huntington St. New Haven. 203.230.1697.


Why Did You Choose the Spiritual Path? – 7:30pm. Each person’s soul is invited into a direct & intimate relationship with the Creator. There is no exception. Father Peter Bowes teaches how to answer that call. Center of Light. 844 Grand Ave. New Haven. 203.785.9085, RevJohanna@CentersOfLight.org.


FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10


Full Moon Gong Relaxation – 5-7pm. w/Kay Lani and Barbara. Experience live gong sound healing tones, yoga set, meditation to put mind/body at ease. $20. Your Community Yoga. 39 Putnam Ave. Hamden. 203.287.2277, YourCommunityYoga.com.


Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra Workshop – 7-10pm. Learn the practice of deep rest & undoing while releasing deeply held tensions. Space is limited. Must pre-register. Allison Shapiro. Soup for the Soul Studio for therapeutic body/mind fit- ness. 203.915.1582, Allison@soup4thesoul.net, Soup4thesoul.net.


The Mind of Christ – 7:30pm. Ever wonder what is in God’s mind? The Mind of Christ is accessible to anyone. Father Peter Bowes teaches how to ac- cess the wisdom and peace of the Mind of Christ. $25. Center of Light. 844 Grand Ave. New Haven. 203.785.9085, RevJohanna@CentersOfLight.org.


SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11


Reiki I & II Certification w/RMT, Holistic Coach Diane Esposito – 9am-3pm (RI:2/11, RII:2/18) or request 2 half-days/evenings. $150/Cert. (RIII-2/27 $200/Cert; Mastership/ Reiki sessions available). Wallingford. Register & free pre-class consult: 203.284.1204, PersonalHarmonyandHealth.com.


Resist the Winter Blues – 10:30-11:30am (Sat. 2/11-3/24). w/Kathleen Brenner. Learn calming yet invigorating Tai Chi moves. Beginners, or a refresher for those w/some exper. $25/series (pd. at 1st. cls.). Reg. req. New Haven Public Library. 133 Elm St. 203.946.8835, Wintertaichi.eventbrite.com.


Natural Solutions for Joint Health w/Elena Sokolova, MD, ND – 10:30am-12pm. A review of joint anatomy/physiology, & talk about degenerative (aging) joint & auto-immune conditions & natural ways to manage joint health. Woodbury Public Lib. Reg. required: 203.263.0673 x317, newmorn.com.


Heart-Healthy Lifestyle! Panel Discussion at Trumbull Library – 1pm. Cardiologists & health experts discuss risk factors, symptoms, & treatment of heart disease to help make 2012 the year for a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle! 33 Qual- ity St. Trumbull. Reg. required. 203.452.5107, Trumbull-ctlibrary.org.


Back to Basics: Learning the Drop Spindle –2pm. w/Ranger Dawn. 1st of a series dedicated to fiber art handcrafts. Learn the ancient craft of the drop spindle & spin knitting yarn. Adults/older students. $15/incl.materials. Pre-reg. Advance reg. req. An- sonia Nature & Rec. Ctr. 203.736.1053.


Sukhasana: Finding Your Comfortable Seat – 3-5pm. Learn simple yoga techniques to pre- pare the body for its daily rigors, remedies to alleviate pain/discomfort and to help stop them from coming back. $20/pre-registration, $25/day of. Raven’s Wing Yoga. 19 S. Main St. Branford. ravenswingyoga.com.


Valentine Partner Yoga – 5:30-8:30pm. Partici- pants create joy, laughter and connection with their partner through yoga and massage. Pre-reg required. $75/couple (includes delicious Indian dinner). Your Community Yoga. 39 Putnam Ave. Hamden. 203.287.2277, YourCommunityYoga.com.


SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12


Eckankar Religion of the Light and Sound of God: Worship Service for All Who Love God – 10am. Free. Hear inspirational talks and uplift- ing music to awaken spiritual understanding in everyday life. Eckankar Temple. Rt.66 & Harvest- wood Rd. Middlefield. eckinfo@ct-eckankar.org, ct-eckankar.org.


Primal Rhythms of Life – 1-3pm. w/Marcia Calis- man. A shamanic journey to the early period of life in the womb. Experience the craniosacral rhythm and reconnect to the source of health and well-being. $35. Riverdog Yoga. 954 Middlesex Tnpke. Old Saybrook. 203.300.6457.


MARK YOUR CALENDAR


LIGHTEN UP! LIVEN UP!


A Yoga Retreat in Paradise with


Nancy Melillo


March 6-11 Tulum, Mexico


Join me in my Tulum retreat and you will learn how to sparkle from the inside out. Meditation, Yoga, and Dance are a perfect complement to one of the most magical places in the Riviera Maya.


Reclaim the magic that is within you!


YogaAdventuresTulum.com See retreats!


RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW! MARK YOUR CALENDAR


HYPNOSIS CERTIFICATION COURSE Presented by


Lisa Zaccheo, BCH, BCI


March 17-24th At


Hypnosis Center Avon, CT


“The best course I ever attended. AMAZING!”


~Rina G., Waterbury, CT INFO:


MindMattersHypnosis.com/100course 860-693-6448


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