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Women’s Wellness Retreat Offered in October


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Self-Defense Classes in Glastonbury


ealthtrax Fitness and Wellness Center in Glastonbury is running a series of self-defense classes for both mem- bers and non-members in November. There are two classes to choose from: Friday, November 5,


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6–8pm, or Saturday, November 6, 11:30am-1:30pm. The cost of admission is a $10 donation, which will benefit The House of Bread in Hartford. Instruction will include how to use your intuition and


common sense in unsafe situations. There will also be hands- on instruction and techniques for breaking an attacker’s grasp and getting away, so participants should wear workout attire. The series will be led by highly credentialed karate instruc- tor Tom Hine. Tom holds a 4th


degree black belt in Shotokan


Karate, awarded to him by the Japan Karate Association. He has trained continuously for more than 25 years and currently serves as an Assistant Instructor at the University of Connecticut Karate Club. Having the knowledge and ability to protect yourself from


anyone who might intend to cause you physical harm are skills that no person should be without. By being prepared, you can decide on the appropriate action to remove yourself from a potentially dangerous situation. This can be as simple as rec- ognizing a threat and practicing avoidance techniques, such as walking toward a more crowded area or, in more serious situations, applying forceful resistance. There is no uniform approach to self-defense that will work


under all circumstances, but by being proactive and improv- ing your knowledge and ability you gain a better chance of keeping yourself safe.


To register for one of the self-defense classes, contact Healthtrax at 860-652-7066. Healthtrax is located at 628 Hebron Avenue, Glastonbury, CT. See ad on page 19.


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First Annual Wellness Expo UC Greater Hartford


niversity of Connecticut -Greater Hartford campus will be holding its 1st Annual Wellness Fair in Zachs Community Room on October 20 from 10am-3pm. Ad- mission is free and reservations are not required. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend Well-


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ness Fair 2010, which will feature traditional and holistic health care providers, social service agencies, along with multiple community organizations and businesses. There will be various wellness seminars, health screenings, demonstra- tions, a blood drive, flu clinic, raffle prizes, and much more.


For more information contact Robin Shefts, Associate Direc- tor of Counseling & Wellness Center, robin.shefts@uconn. edu. www.hartford.uconn.edu.


et against the backdrop of the beautiful Connecticut hills


this fall, The Create Your Perfect Day™ Retreat will offer a select


group of women the opportunity to come together to learn practical tools and strategies for choosing joy and creating an overall sense of wellbeing. The retreat will be held Friday evening, October 29, through Sunday afternoon, October 31, at the Simsbury Inn. The retreat is based on Ellen Palmer’s Create Your Perfect


Day™ coaching program philosophy that, for many, life is an unopened gift. When we take the time to truly understand who we are and what we need, we find true health and happiness inside. As a participant, you will learn how to understand and cel-


ebrate who you are and why you make the choices you do, find the tools to make yourself a priority, experience body changing exercise through natural movement, turn food into a powerful ally, and integrate self-care for joy and balance. Admission is $795, which includes lodging for two nights,


all meals, yoga, three days of activities, guest speakers, work- shops, and a special gift bag.


Contact info@createyourperfectdayretreat.com or 860.655.1382 for more information. See ad on page 15.


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