Controlling Cravings & Learning How to be Healthier – 7:30-9pm. The first step to getting healthy for the New Year. Learn concrete and re- alistic steps towards improved health and quality of life. You can lose weight, have more energy and lessen the need for meds and still have a satisfying food experience. Join holistic health counselor and personal trainer Kristin Devine for honest informa- tion on fasting, cleansing, recipes and coaching to start the New Year. $20. Sanctuary Yoga Studios is located at 132 Park Avenue is New City. For more information, go to
SanctuaryYogaStudios.com or call 548-1090.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16
Conscious Movie Night featuring Joyeux Noelle – 7-9pm. This powerful film describes the World War I Christmas truce of December 1914, beautifully depicted through the eyes of French, Scottish and German soldiers. Free. The Center of Light, at the Amity Church, 103 Newport Bridge Rd, Warwick.
NewYork@CentersOfLight.org. 347-884-1709.
NewYork.CentersOfLight.org.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17
Minnewaska State Park Strenuous Hike 8 mi, New Paltz – Third “Walk the Past” hike or snowshoe 6 to 8 miles in Minnewaska State Park. Exact route to be determined depending on weather and snow/ice/ ground conditions. We will spend time discussing about some of the past activities in the area. Contact hike leaders for exact meeting place and time, and carpooling arrangements. Jean-Claude Fouere and Georgette Weir,
jcfouere@gmail.com. 462-1909.
MidHudsonADK.org.
Sugarloaf – Trial Run for Winter Strenuous Hike 7 mi., Woodstock Area – If Mother Nature desires we will need snowshoes or other traction devices as we prepare for winter season. This hike is 7 miles and 1800 ft will be required to reach the summit of Sugarloaf Mtn and return back. Contact David Koehler,
k2david121@gmail.com or 917-613-2043, for meeting arrangements.
MidHudsonADK.org.
Driving Safety Course – 9am. The Defensive Driving Program offers participants a 10 percent insurance discount for three consecutive years on liability and collision and four point reduction from the driving record automatically. Woodbury Seniors’ Center/Library, Highland Mills off Route 32 (South or North). To register, call 928-8088.
Pine Island Farmers Market – 10am-3pm. Indoor farmers’ market featuring your favorite local produc- ers of meats, cheeses, produce, baked goods and much more. While you shop enjoy chef demos, live
gation of Rockland, 130 Concklin Rd, Pomona. 354-1789.
administrator@uurocklandny.org. UU-
RocklandNY.org.
music and a hearty made-to-order farm breakfast. W. Rogowski Farm, 329 Glenwood Rd, Pine Island.
PineIslandFarmersMarket.com.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18
Committee Intergenerational Service “Holiday Happening” – 10:30am. Rev. Harry C. Green. Sunday worship services are at 10:30am followed by a fellowship hour. Unitarian Universalist Con- gregation of Rockland, 130 Concklin Rd, Pomona. 354-1789.
administrator@uurocklandny.org. UU-
RocklandNY.org.
Reading and Discussion of Women Who Run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes – 2-4pm. Come join the circle and enjoy hearing and sharing the myths and stories of the ‘Wild Woman Arche- type’. We will share our own stories as we connect to the truth of who we are essentially; women who can laugh, howl and run with the wolves. Ongoing, every third Sunday of each month. 19 Elm St, Pier- mont. Susan Hovey Cohen of Still Point Serenity. 359-2641.
shovey7748@yahoo.com. StillPointSe-
renity.com.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20
Heart Link Women’s Network Meeting – 7pm. Meeting begins with a light meal and socializing. After the meal, women attendees receive 3 minutes to showcase their businesses, products or services and distribute literature. After the formal networking many women gather to connect, make appointments, learn about each other and share more deeply. $20, includes meal. Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 551 Route 211, East Middletown. To register, visit
10941.TheHeartLinkNetwork.com or Avalonian-
Moon.com.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21
Nutrition Response Testing Workshop – 7:30- 8:30pm. See 12/7 listing for details.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23 Chanukah Service – 7pm. Erev Shabbat Chanukah family service with junior choir. Temple Beth Torah, 330 North Highland Ave, Upper Nyack. 358-2248.
racheltbt@gmail.com.
TempleBethTorah.org.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24
Christmas Eve Candlelit Service – 7:30pm. Rev. Harry C. Green. Unitarian Universalist Congre-
Christmas Midnight Mass at the Center of Light – 11:30pm. Experience the beauty and miracle of Christmas with us at our Christmas Eve midnight mass service. Free. The Center of Light, at the Amity Church, 103 Newport Bridge Rd, Warwick.
NewYork@CentersOfLight.org. 347-884-1709.
NewYork.CentersOfLight.org.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27
Leisurely Hike Historic Kingston Rondout Walk 2.5mi, Kingston – Out of the woods and onto the streets for a winter walk through the historic Rond- out area of Kingston. Deceptively difficult as there are steep climbs up and around the streets with historic commentary and views of the harbor. Meet 10am at the visitor’s center on lower Broadway in Kingston, or 9:30am at the Route 9W/Route 299 park-and-ride in Highland for carpooling. Leader Judy Reichler. 255-1775 or
jmreichler@aol.com.
MidHudsonADK.org.
Mind Body Spirit Wisdom Program – 7-8:30pm. We are offering a paradigm shift in health, energy and vibration. Experience and learn transforma- tional processes; gentle movement (qigong), self massage, progressive relaxation, guided imagery, and the use of intention, mindfulness and optimism to consciously co-create your best self. Presented by Dorothy Whitton, holistic RN, hypnotist, and Paul Lamb, certified instructor of qigong and Tai chi, massage therapist, chi energy healer. $20, 70 N Broadway, second floor, Nyack. RSVP Dorothy, 323-5171.
EarthsWisdom.com.
PaulMLamb.com.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28
Healthy Eating Workshop – 7:30-9pm. See 12/14 listing for details.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29 Milk ‘n’ Cookies: The Bossy Frog Band Annual Holiday Show – 11am. Join Rockland’s own Jeffrey Friedberg as he leads the Bossy Frog Band for a fun filled morning. This annual musical extravaganza features a banjo, a hula-hooping fiddler and a big green frog and is sure to delight the entire family. Advance $12; day of show $15. The Lafayette The- ater, 97 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern. 866-811-4111.
Artsrock.org.
Adoption Crossroads – 7:15-9:30pm. A not-for- profit mutual support group for all those whose lives have been touched by adoption. 74 Lakewood Dr (2nd house in driveway), Congers. 268-0283.
UPCOMING EVENTS mark your calendar
TEN-WEEK TUTORIAL MASSAGE PROGRAM
New Winter Class Begins January 8
Study at the JSG School of Massage Therapy, 207 Livingston St, Northvale, NJ. Approved by NJ Dept of Ed & National Certification Thera- peutic Massage and Bodywork (NCTMB). Dr. Jane Garofano, owner/director and author of NCTMB review book.
jsgmassage@aol.com. 201-394-9200.
jsgmassage.org.
42 Rockland & Orange Counties
naturalawakeningsro.com
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