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OPEN HOUSE at the Center for Alternative Healing
OPEN HOUSE at the Center for Alternative Healing on Sunday, April 18th from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location: 7373 West 147th Street, Suite 108 in Apple Valley, MN. The general public is invited to experience a relaxing, fun, full day of healthy pursuits. We have been evolving and growing over the winter months, adding offices and practitioners. Come check out what we have to offer. Stop by for a few minutes to meet our crew, or stay longer and attend a workshop, or sample new mini-sessions...or feel free to spend the entire day with us! Past participants of our Open House and Wellness Days report that spending the day enjoying mini-sessions and workshops feels like an indulgent day at the spa. All FREE. Check out our website and all our new offerings at CenterforAlternativeHealing.com. Overcome Asthma Naturally – AsthmaCare workshop
March 10th - March 24, 2010 Discounted rate of $250 by mentioning Valley Natural Foods Email info@asthmacare.us or call 612 337-9075 to register This three week once-a-week workshop program provides everything you need to take full control of your asthma naturally. Reduce symptoms and medication, relieve nasal congestion, cough, wheezing, breathlessness, exercise easily, have a better sleep and more energy. One year post- workshop support is included to make sure you have lasting results. At AsthmaCare health and wellness programs we teach the Buteyko Breathing Method, which is a breathing retraining program proven to be remarkably effective for asthma by seven independent clinical trials. The programs also include nutrition, exercise and lifestyle guidelines to ban respiratory problems for life. Besides asthma, conditions that respond well to the Buteyko Breathing Therapy are stuffy nose, hay fever, snoring, sleep apnea, chronic cough and others. Find out more on our website www.asthmacare.us. There is only one Buteyko educational practice in the Twin Cities area. Class sizes are limited to ensure individual attention. For your convenience two metro locations are available. Free introductory lectures and free phone consultations upon request. We welcome your questions! The Sixth Annual Community Garden Spring Resource Fair
Saturday March 27th, 2010 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sabathani Community Center 310 East 38th St, Minneapolis Free Parking $5 Suggested Donation at Door Keynote Ashley Atkinson, Director of Project Development and Urban Agriculture, The Greening of Detroit: How Detroit Works Together to Strengthen Neighborhood-Based Food Production. Twelve workshops, activities for the kids, and engaging educational displays throughout the day! Details and directions at www.gardeningmatters.org or call Gardening Matters at 612-492-8964. Spring Forest Qigong Level I classes
Here are some up-coming Spring Forest Qigong Level I classes scheduled at three locations during Winter and Spring quarter.Winter & Spring Quarters 1st Section of Classes--ISD 191 To register: www.communityed191.org 952-707-4110 Location 1: Diamondhead Education Center ( just off 35w S and Burnsville Pkwy) 200 W. Burnsville Parkway, BVL 55337 Mondays Jan 25-Feb 15 (6:30-8:30pm) Mondays April 5-26 (6:30-8:30pm) $49/ 4 sessions SFQ for Seniors Thursdays Jan 28-Mar 4 (1-2:30 pm) Thursdays April 8-May 13 (1-2:30 pm) $49/ 6 sessions 2nd Section of Classes--ISD 196 To register: www.district196.org/ce 651-423-7930 Location2 : Scott Highlands Middle School 14011 Pilot Knob Road, Apple Valley Thursdays Feb 18- Mar 11 (6:30-8:30pm) $49/ 4 sessions Location 3: Falcon Ridge Middle School 12900 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd, Apple Valley Tuesdays Apr 20- May 11 (6:30-8:30pm) $49/ 4 sessions Spring Forest Qigong Master Healer and Certified Instructor Qigong Healing Since 1996 Angelqi.mn@gmail.com 952-686-7796 Gluten-Free Baking Class
March 31, 20106:30pm-8:00 p.m. Valley Natural Foods Classroom $25 members $30 nonmembers Register Now! Sign up at the customer service counter or call 952-891-1212 We think gluten-free baking should be simple and affordable. We will demonstrate healthy, simple adn affordable recipes using ingredients you may already find in your own cupboard. You'll have a chance to taste each recipe, including cupbakes, muffins, quiche crust, waffles, etc. You will walk away with recipes, great ideas and some helpful tips on gluten-free baking. Come enjoy some gluten-free treats! Instructors: Sandra Calcutt and Shawn Binkowski are board members of ROCK (Raising Our Celiac Kids) and mothers of children with Celiac disease. They have been cooking gluten-free for 7 and 11 years, respectively. ADD/ADHD -- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Schedule for 2010Bringing Education and Support to the Community through April 19, 2010 Cost per session: $10 per individual/$15 per family (speaker nights), $5 per individual (video nights), no fee (support group evenings) Monday January 25, 2010 The 7 Secrets for Helping Anyone Dealing with ADHD Linda Vettrus, Special Ed. Teacher Janet Oliver, MA, Neurodevelopmental Specialist Monday, March 1, 2010 Support Group (No Fee) Monday, March 15 Video Night Change Your Brain Change Your Life Daniel G. Amen, MD Monday, April 19, 2010 Improve Attention and Learning Skills through Brain Training (No Fee) Rich Frieder, Executive Director of LearningRx Registration: www.sotv.org, click event registration Call: 952-895-7331 Check www.sotv.org for updates and schedule changes. Time: 6:45 pm – 9:00 pm Location: Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road Apple Valley, MN Sri Sri visits Twin Cities, MN
His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a Globally renowned humanitarian, International peacemaker, Nobel Peace prize nominee and a leading figure in personal and social transformation, whose work has inspired a global phenomenon of compassion and service. Wayzata, April 22 2010 His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is the founder of the Art of Living Foundation and the International Association for Human Values; these volunteer-run non-profit organizations have improved the quality of life of over 300 million people around the world. Unlocking the Secrets of Life: An evening of Wisdom and Meditation with His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (Wayzata, April 22) In this transformational evening Sri Sri will share a powerful approach to living life artfully, drawing upon the practices of pranayama (breathing techniques), meditation and profound insight into the nature of the mind; Sharing with us the wisdom that can allow us to stay calm in the midst of any storm that life may bring. http://events.artofliving.org 612 276 2011 Getting to What Matters - lead and live with purpose and passion
Call Shelly at 612.518.5682 to register at a discounted rate of $200 by mentioning Valley Natural Foods, or e-mail shelly@balancedexcellence.com This program provides you with techniques and resources to look within yourself to simplify your life, while putting more of your energy where it matters most. You may have multiple roles in life –professional career, corporate or community leader, hobbyist, volunteer, entrepreneur, parent – yet the one thing that will enhance your impact across all of these is to be more connected with yourself. Our belief is that you will not grow into your full potential until you look deep into yourself and come to know who you are, your unique purpose, your passions, what is most important to you. Ultimately, you will find success and fulfillment by knowing and honoring who you truly are. That is what “Getting to What Matters” is all about. You will take stock of your past and identify some of the most important lessons you can carry into the future. You will look deep into your heart and discover a renewed sense of who you are - your life’s purpose as well as the passions that fuel you. We will leverage the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator ® for understanding the thinking behind your doing. You will select those principles by which you choose to govern yourself. You will clarify a balanced vision for the future and make plans to take you there. HEALING INTENTIONS
Healing Intentions is a 4-hour small group experience in being present to what is needed for your own healing of body, mind and spirit. Healing Intentions is designed to create a setting in which profound insights, healing and opening to Spirit can take place. You will be invited and prepared to participate in intentional healing for you and for others in the group.This experience is helpful for people who desire healing from emotional or physical problems and pain. People with stress related concerns, chronic pain, or other difficulties related to general health and well-being are appropriate for this group. Fridays, 8:30am – 12:30pm Place: Burnsville Counseling and Healing Center 17305 Cedar Avenue, Suite 230 Lakeville, MN 55044 Phone: 952-435-4144 Cost: $85 •You will participate in a process that helps you change your relationship with your personal, physical and emotional struggles in life. •You will benefit from the power of people working together to generate an intentional focus for healing. •You will learn how to use this healing process with and for yourself, your family or others who support you. THERMOGRAPHY IS AVAILABLE AT:
“THE NATURAL PATH” IN EDINA Breast Health Monitoring: 1. Non-Invasive 2. No Radiation / No X-Ray 3. Painless / no smashing Call for brochure & information. 952-941-1919 GLUTEN-FREE DAY
3:00-6:00 p.m.Every Third Thursday of the Month! FREE Join our Gluten-Free experts in preparing foods without gluten. VOLUNTEER REWARDS: How You Can Participate in Your Co-op, Do Good, Have Fun and Earn up to 10% off Your Grocery Shopping!
Member-owners can participate in community outreach and areas supervised by the board of directors and earn discount rewards. Here are our volunteer opportunities:Board of Directors • Run in the annual election held in October Strategic Planning Committee • Sign up to serve on this committee that meets bi-monthly Participant Projects • Help maintain our landscaping through our Beds & Breakfast program • Assist with educational demonstrations at health fairs • Assist with set up, registration and clean up at the Annual Meeting • Deliver groceries to homebound customers Outreach Programs • Serve as a volunteer for the Community Action Council • Serve as a volunteer for the MN Valley Humane Society • Serve as a volunteer for the MN Valley YMCA Discount is based on the number of hours accrued as a volunteer each quarter. Each hour of volunteer time equals 0.5%. For instance, 10 hours earns a 5% discount every time you shop. 20 hours ( the maximum covered in the program) earns 10% every time you shop. We do have a limited number of positions available so be sure to sign up by e-mailing info@valleynaturalfoods.com Community News
Have community news to share? Send us a brief press release including any specific dates and times and we will announce your news or event. We ask that it be community oriented and of interest to those in the South Metro. E-mail us at info@valleynaturalfoods.com.
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