MINDFUL MOVEMENT DROP-IN

The Whitewater Bromley CHC is hosting not just 1, but 2 exciting free programs – and a Bonus too - to help you lead a more mindful life.

Mindful Movements is a weekly drop-in where you can learn and practice gentle movement activities like tai-chi, walking and meditation to improve your body-mind awareness and balance.

The program is a continuation of the very successful Months of Mndful Movement which ran last Fall.

Program facilitator is Ray Parchelo.For more information contact him at 582-3685 or rparcheloATwbchc.on.ca

The bonus will be the availability of a professinal quality treadmill for those who want to spend 15 minutes using it during program times. This will be added in mid March.

Ray also promises a moderate paced mindful walk around Beachburg following the program, from 12.00-12.30

WBCHC is also holding info sessions for the Change Your Mind program on Feb 28, march 7 and 14, at 5.00pm. Check the tab above for more.

CHAKRAS AND MINDFUL MOVEMENTS

Here are three upcoming programs for October

1. Chakras for Beginnerswith Kathryn Kasaboski
October 6 | 1:00pm to 4:00pm | $30 includes refreshments
Marguerite Centre, Pembroke

Discover the Chakras within that guide us through our life’s journey. Like a map of the soul, this ancient system shows us the way to self-awareness, wholeness, and transformation. Find where the chakras are and their special meanings as well as a brief history of the where, what and why.
Please wear comfortable clothing.
To register or for more information, please email reception@margueritecentre.com or call 613-732-9925.

2. The 10 Mindful Movements
with Ray Parchelo
Tuesdays 10.30-12.00; Oct. 23, 30 and Monday Nov 5 and Tuesday Nov 13,
Whitewater Health Centre,
Beachburg, ON

The 10 Mindful Movements were developed by mindfulness teacher, Thich Nhat Hahn. They are easy standing movements designed to improve balance and awareness of your physical body. For a preview check YouTube.

To sign up call 613-582-3685 or e-mail Ray at rparchelo@wbchc.on.ca

3.The Art of Being One Day Meditation Retreats
Facilitated by Brian Roche Using the most ancient and simple techniques, experience a return to your natural state... relaxed, alert and still. Suitable for beginners and experienced meditators.

For information and registration: Call Marjorie Manion at 613-622-7926 or e-mail marjoriemanion@hotmail.comPre-registration is required. Cost: $30.00 Lunch is not included
 
Oct. 13
9:30 am to 3:00 pm
The Space Between 
Eganville

Coming in November:
Body, Mind and Spirit Retreatwith Dances of Universal Peace
November 2-4
Marguerite Centre

Healing Symbols Mandala Workshopwith Kathryn Kasaboski
November 10
Marguerite Centre

Introduction to Mindfulness
w/ Ray Parchelo
Tuesdays  Nov.  20, 27 and Dec. 11, 18
Whitewater Health Centre,
Beachburg, ON

 
The Art of Being One Day Meditation Retreats
Facilitated by Brian Roche  
Nov. 10
9:30 am to 3:00 pm
The Space Between 
229 John St 
Eganville





 

 







The August Report
1. MINDFULNESS FAIR PLANNING REPORT #3
The “Fair Board” met on July 12 to expand on our “dream” about a mindfulness fair in the Spring of 2013. A full report is available on the Mindfulness Fair page on our blog.
http://bmindful.blogspot.ca/

The form of the fair is beginning to take shape, however, because of unexpected urgent family demands, we have suspended the planning process until October. In the September Report we will identify the date, time and location of the next meeting.

2. COMING UP
Here’s what’s happening in mindfulness for the coming month or so:

2.1. Red Maple is holding its monthly Beginner’s Mind session at the Marguerite Centre on September 8, 9.00-10.30;
2.2. Both the programs the Art of Living and the Art of Being will be holding programs during September;
2.3. The Whitewater Health Centre is offering a series of Months of Mindful Movements. You can participate in any or all of 3 weeks of
•        Tai Chi (the Tuesday date time group is now full ;there are some spaces on Thursdays , Sep 13, 27, Oct.   and 11)
•        Mindful Movements (Tuesdays Oct. 23, 30 and Monday Nov 5 and Tuesday Nov 13)
•        Basic Mindfulness (Tuesdays  Nov.  20, 27 and Dec. 11, 18);
All the sessions are free and held 10.30-12.00. Ray Parchelo is facilitating each session. Signup is through CHC Reception, 613-582-3685.
2. 4. The Dances of Universal peace and the Kirtan group will be announcing fall dates shortly.

3. NATURE-DEFICIT LECTURE
The Town of Petawawa is pleased to host renowned author,Richard Louv, to kick off its new and innovative Walking Loops project. Louv, who penned the international bestseller books: Last Child in the Woods and The Nature Principle, will share his wisdom about the importance of promoting and maintaining healthy communities, and the need for children and adults to enjoy the benefits of connecting with nature. This is a free event .

Date:     2012-09-15
Time:     1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Centennial Park 18 Park Drive


4.NEW WALKING MEDITATION RESOURCE
Ray has begun to promote his new book on walking meditation, called Walk like a Mountain. You can read the first chapter at:
http://www.realperson.com/TendaiCanada/padakun/walk-like-a-mountain-home.htm

If you are hosting or know of something, let us know and we’ll post it on the blog.

RECENT ADDITIONS

Have a look at the 3 Month Calendar link. 

There are now several new activities added, including

• 2 Art of Living programs, 
• new kirtan events
• a new True North Insight retreat
• links to the Mindful Movement series in Beachburg.

Check it out at:

http://bmindful.blogspot.ca/p/3-monthly-calendar.html

24 FORM TAI CHI SERIES

There will be four sessions to help you learn the 24 Form Tai Chi Set (very simple). The sessions are lead by Ray Parchelo at the Whitewater Health Centre in Beachburg.

Sept. 11 and 25; Oct. 1 and 9; all sessions are 10.30-12.00

This tai chi is part of the Mindful Movements series offered at the CHC.

For more information, contact the CHC at 613-582-3685

NATURAL AND SACRED SOUND

An Introductory Workshop 
"Natural & Sacred Sound"
~ Exploring your own Voice, your own Being ~

©    Breath & voice warm-ups with body movement.
©    Natural sounds - yawning, gibberish, rhythmic laughter - fun and energizing!
©    Toning our energy centers with vowel sounds.
©    Chanting Sanskrit mantras and kirtan.


Date:                   August 13, 2012
Location:            The Friendship Club, 12 Lake St., Killaloe, ON
Time:                  6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Cost:                    $20 (cash payments, please)
Facilitator:          Lynn Davis, B.Mus, Sound Practitioner
Contact:              613-757-1462       lynndavis051@gmail.com 

MINDFULNESS FAIR PLANNER #3

The planning group met on Saturday, July 14. Our main accomplishment was to push the concept for the Fair to much greater clarity and form. The minutes will be posted in a few days.
Next planner is in early September. More to come.
Ray