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‘Stress: The Silent Killer’ Workshop in New Brighton on March 9


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workshop entitled “Stress: The Silent Killer” will be presented from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.


on March 9 at the Meadowood Shores seniors’ apartment complex, in New Brighton. Five speakers will discuss how stress affects the mind


and body and will offer a variety of ways to manage stress successfully. Speakers include neurolinguist Lori Bestler; Michael Monroe Kiefer, author of The


Powermind System and Superconscious Power; Katie Fahnel, DC, a holistic chiroprac- tic practitioner who specializes in Network Spinal Analysis; Lynette Crane, certified life coach, author of The Confident Introvert and heart attack survivor; and Lynn Wilson, nurse and wellness educator. Highlights of the workshop include discussing a 10-step, rapid goal-setting formula;


identifying how a positive mental attitude affects the immune system and energy levels; explaining the power of “I Am”; and keeping self-esteem up while keeping stress down. This seminar has been designed to meet the requirements for continuing education for registered nurses and teachers in Minnesota, and provides six contact hours of con- tinuing education. Other health care professionals may be able to use these credits, but it is up to the individual licensee to determine if it will qualify for a particular associa- tion.


Cost: $50 before March 1; $60 thereafter; $70 at the door. Includes materials, lunch and snacks. Location: Meadowood Shores, 2100 Silver Lake Rd., New Brighton. For more information, call 651-765-9176 or visit MNWellnessEducators2.eventbrite.com.


Ear Candling Classes Offered This Month in Minnetonka


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icensed massage therapist Christie Lynn will be offering a class on the benefits of ear candling this month in Minnetonka. The


two-hour class will be offered four times: from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., on March 20 and 23. “Ear candling is a holistic approach to ear-related issues,


such as earaches, vertigo and swimmer’s ear,” says Lynn. “It also removes wax and can result in improved hearing.” The process involves a paraffin-coated muslin cone that is gently inserted into the ear and lighted on the far end, creating a vacuum that cleans out the ear. During this hands-on class, participants will both give a treatment and receive


one; however, anyone who prefers to observe only may do so. Lynn, who owns Body Renewed by Christie, is trained in medical skin care, aromatherapy, lymphatic drain- age and reflexology as well as massage therapy and ear candling. “I offer a simple ear candling class designed for the layperson, but also beneficial for massage therapists and chiropractors,” she says. “After attending this class, participants can offer this treatment as an addition to their businesses and/or help family and friends live healthier lives.” Each participant should bring a pillow and two hand towels.


Cost: $25; includes all supplies except pillow and hand towels. Location: Depends upon class size; will be provided upon registration. For more information and registration, call Christie Wall at 612-559-8481 or email BodyRenewedByChristie@gmail.com.


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Sports and Fitness Expo in Maple Grove


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he Carnivalia Sports and Fitness Expo will be held this month at the


Maple Grove Community Center. The expo will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 16. The expo will include a showcase


of exhibits by youth sports associa- tions and youth mentoring organiza- tions serving the Greater Twin Cities area (including free sports skills clinics and demonstrations); free sports video screen tests; all-day dance and exercise camp, featuring free lessons in Zumba, salsa, cumbia, meringue, West Coast swing, tango and hip hop; yoga and martial arts demonstrations; and more than 100 exhibits of sports- and fitness- related products and technology.


Cost: $4; free with ad on page 16. Location: Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Rd., Maple Grove. For more information, call 507-951-7658 or visit CarnivaliaMpls. eventbee.com.


Note: This information ran in last month’s issue with the dates listed as March 15 and 16. The event is now scheduled for March 16 only.


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