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Shen Yi Qigong Overview – 9am-noon. Founda-
Calendar events for the June issue must be received by May 5th
tional Shen (spirit) Yi (mind) Qigong movements
which use the skillful combination of traditional
and adhere to our guidelines. Email SHairfield@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com
medical with movement qigong practices to focus
for guidelines and to submit entries.
on your physical, emotional, and spiritual health
and wellness. $30. Merchant Institute for Health
and Wellness at Westlake Commons. 13105 Booker
T. Washington Highway, Suite A3. Hardy. 540-525-
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4749 or 540-719-2800. TaiChi@jetbroadband.com
or CherryTreeTaiChiKung.com.
Karate for K-12 – 4-5pm. Traditional style and A New Earth Five-Week Class Series – 10am-noon
practical self-defense. $50/month or $120/3 months. or 6:30-8:30pm. May 5-June 2. Based on the book by
First class free. Instructor: Sensai Thomas Altizer
Tai Chi for Health and Wellness Workshop – 9am-
. Eckhart Tolle, challenge yourself to live in the pres-
Floyd
5pm. Explores the energy of exercise that will tone
Fitness Classroom. 119 Parkview Rd. NE. ent moment, to surrender to the joy of BEING, and
Floyd. 540-745-7867. to
muscles, improve circulation as well as increase
practice enthusiasm, here and now. Love offering.
flexibility and balance. $125 prior to 5/4 or $175 after
Adult Kung Fu
Unity Church. 3300 Green Ridge Rd. Roanoke.
– 5-6pm. First class free. $50/month
includes course DVD and workbook. Preregistration
or
540-562-2200 x 10 or office@unityroanoke.org.
$120/3 months. Instructor: Sensai Thomas Altizer.
recommended. The Merchant Institute for Health and
Floyd Fitness Classroom. 119 Parkview Rd. NE.
Wellness. 13105 Booker T. Washington Highway, Suite
Floyd. 540-745-7867.
The Right To Die Presentation – 7-8:30pm. David
Lander
A3. Hardy. 540-525-4749, taichi@jetbroadband.com
MD and Maarten Pennink, a US citizen born
Dances of Universal Peace
or CherryTreeTaiChiKung.com.
– 7pm. No charge love
in the Netherlands will share a presentation about
offering. Unity of Roanoke. 3300 Green Ridge Rd.
when it is appropriate to discontinue treatment and
provide palliative care. Mr. Pennink’s 95-year-old 58th Annual Ernest “Pig” Robertson Fishing
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mother received state sponsored euthanasia in Am- Rodeo at Lake Spring Park – 9am – Noon. Ages
sterdam in 2008. Jessie Peterman Memorial Library. 9-12 years, Come join us for a great day of fishing
58th Annual Ernest “Pig” Robertson Fishing
321 W. Main St. Floyd. 540-745-2947. with lots of fun and prizes. Sponsored by Re/Max
Rodeo at Lake Spring Park – 9am – Noon. Ages
Real Estate One of Salem. (540) 375-3057.
3 - 8 years, Come join us for a great day of fishing
with lots of fun and prizes. Sponsored by Re/Max
Real Estate One of Salem. (540) 375-3057.
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Wildwoods Hike and Gourmet Lunch at Chateau
58th Annual
Morrisette – 9:30am-2pm. Moderate guided hike
Ernest “Pig” Robertson Fishing Ro-
Wildwoods Hike and Gourmet Lunch at Chateau
deo Nursing Home Patient’s Day
on Rock Castle Gorge. $45. Reservations required.
at Lake Spring
Morrisette – 9:30am-2pm. Moderate guided hike
Park – 9am
Limited to 11. 540-593-2865.
– Noon. Come join us for a great day of
on Rock Castle Gorge. $45. Reservations required.
fishing with lots of fun and prizes. Sponsored by Re/
Limited to 11. 540-593-2865.
Max Real Estate One of Salem. (540) 375-3057.
Reiki I Class – 10am-4:30pm. Be a Reiki Prac-
Mad Science: Film Canister Rockets – 2-4pm.
titioner! Bring more harmony and balance to
Children of all ages
Knits of the Round Table – 6-8pm. Beginning and
will design and construct a paper
your own life or share with others. Class Lim-
rocket over a film canister then watch what happens
accomplished knitters are welcome to join expert knit-
ited to 6. Reservations required. Alexandria Mer-
when common household ingredients are used as
ter and entrepreneur, Shelley Boardman, to learn to
chant. Merchant Institute for Health and Well-
rocket fuel. Join the Mad Science Volunteer “Rocket
knit or receive assistance with projects. Free. Blacks-

ness. 1402 Grandin Rd. Suite 202. Roanoke.
Scientists” at the Blacksburg Library for this free
burg Library. 200 Miller St. Blackburg. 540-552-8246
540-588-0788 or Alexandria@jetbroadband.com.
program. Blacksburg Library
x 107 or sboardman@mfrl.org.
. 200 Miller St. Black-
LivingLovingLives.com.
burg. 540-552-8246 x 107 or sboardman@mfrl.org.
Mfrl.org/madscience.php for pictures of previous
Mad Science Programs.
Introduction to Tai Chi – 1-5pm. Foundational Tai
FridAY, mAY 8 Chi form movement so that one can continue on with
Game On!
more advanced forms like Yang 24 or 42, Sword, Sun
– 3:30-6:30pm. Break out a sweat on
mondAY, mAY 4 DDR, be
Short, Sun long or the Cane Form. $65 with book
the Guitar Hero, or try your hand at Wii. See
58th
what’s on the big screen at the Blacksburg library
and CD, $35 without. Merchant Institute for Health
.
Annual Ernest “Pig” Robertson Fishing
Rodeo Disabled Children Day
Gamers
and Wellness at Westlake Commons. 13105 Booker
of all ages welcome to play these games and
at Lake Spring
Park
more. Bring your favorite game. Free. Blacksburg
T. Washington Highway, Suite A3. Hardy. 540-525-
– 9am – Noon. Come join us for a great day of
fishing with lots of fun and prizes. Sponsored by Re/
Library
4749 or 540-719-2800. TaiChi@jetbroadband.com
. 200 Miller St. Blackburg. 540-552-8246
Max Real Estate One of Salem. (540) 375-3057.
x 107 or sboardman@mfrl.org.
or CherryTreeTaiChiKung.com.
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