IMA - Community Calendar

Community Calendar

1) Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine - Seminars 2010

Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston,MA

The BHI Mind Body seminars usually take place on the second Wednesdays of the month at 1:00 pm. Please make note of the future dates. Jan. 13th, 2010 at 1:00 pm - William B. Stason, MD,Feb. 10th, 2010 at 1:00 pm - An internal talk; Christina Psaros, PhD will present the Measures Database, Mar. 10th, 2010 at 1:00 pm,Apr. 14th, 2010 at 1:00 pm, May 12th, 2010 at 1:00 pm. Mariola T. Milik ,Research Coordinator Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at MGH ,151 Merrimac Street, 4th Floor Boston, MA, 02114 ,ph. 617-643-6071 ,fax 617-643-6077 ,Email: mmilik@partners.org

2) LAUGHTER CLUB MEETING DATES : 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010 - Monday, March 29, 2010
Church of Our Savior
East Arlington,MA

March 8 ,Evening ( Lorraine Lombardo will be leading the group. March 15,(Jon Hindmarsh)will be leading the group)11:30am - 1pm .Our special friend from India, Verendra, will help lead this session. *March 22 (Jon Hindmarsh will be leading the group) 11:30am - 1pm. *Please Note: This is normally the 4th Monday of the month in which Lynn Caesar usually leads the session. March 29*, (Lynn Caesar will be leading the group)11:30am-1pm. Daytime meetings are held on the 4th Monday of the month from 11:30AM-12:30PM (except holidays) at the Church of Our Savior, 21 Marathon St., East Arlington, MA (unless a meeting has been added or changed-indicated by an *) Evening meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of the month from 6:45-8:15PM (except holidays) at the same church.IF YOU ARE ABLE TO STAY LONGER, SOME PEOPLE SOCIALIZE for about 1/2 hour after sessions. Suggested Donation to cover expenses $5. www.ArlingtonLaughterClub.com --

3) Integrative Medicine at Brown-Monthly Meetings
Thursday, March 04, 2010 - Thursday, May 06, 2010
Brown University
Providence,RI

We invite area healthcare practitioners, educators and researchers of all backgrounds--conventional and holistic-- Sponsored by the Department of Family Medicine at Brown Medical School, this will take place at the Physicians Auditorium at Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island on 111 Brewster Street in Pawtucket, 6:15 to 8:00 p.m. Our intention is to meet on the first Thursdays of the month at least through the spring semester. Subsequent meetings will be held on April 1st and May 6th. The focus of this meeting will be Professional Collaboration. Susan Steiner, OTR/L, with a specialty in craniosacral therapy, will present. She will offer a Whole Person Model as a way to begin conversation with practitioners and clients. Future integrative medicine events at Brown,visit http://www.facebook.com/pages/Integrative-Medicine-at-Brown/193514319560?ref=ts and become a Fan.FREE Parking.

4) What is Reiki? Free Intro Talk
Monday, March 08, 2010
All That Matters
Wakefield,RI

7-8 PM. Join us for this free introductory talk, meet the instructor, Myra Partyka, and find out more about upcoming Reiki programs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 315 Main Street | Wakefield, Rhode Island (RI) 02879 | 401.782.2126 | info@allthatmatters.com | Sitemap This class is co-sponsored with South County Hospital.

5) RI Holistic Healers Association - Meetings 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Santosa Yoga Studio
Cranston,RI

RIHHA's next meeting will be @7 PM Santosha Yoga Studio 14 Bartlett Ave., Cranston 02905 401-780-9809 www.YogaAtSantosha.com Directions: I-95 to Exit 18 (Thurbers Ave) to Allens Ave. Follow Allens Ave. 3.5 miles. Turn right on Norwood Ave., Rt 1A. Follow to light. Straight at light between St. Paul’s Church and Walgreen. Turn right immediately after the Walgreen’s driveway onto Bartlett Ave. parking lot is on left. Speaker -- Lillian CV Poston, RN, SK, PhD -- Energy Kinesiology -- Lillian speaks from a background of 60 years experience in ENERGY WORK as an RN (Temple University Hospital), Touch for Health Instructor, Traeger Psycholphysical Integration Practitioner, Facilitator/Instructor of One Brain (3 in1 concepts), Contact Reflex Analysis Facilitator, Herbs, Reiki II, Quantum Touch and Aura Photography.2010 dues renewal $25 Renew at next meeting or you may send your check made out to RIHHA c/o Susanne Dillon, 789 Laten Knight Rd., Cranston, RI 02921 Thank You!

6) RI Chapter of the American Society of Dowsers
Friday, March 19, 2010 - Saturday, March 20, 2010
Brown University
Providence,RI

Upcoming weekend of March 19 & 20th the just formed RI Chapter of the American Society of Dowsers (ASD www.ASD@dowsers.org ) is planning a benefit for Haiti. Water for Humanity (off shoot of ASD) secretary, Steven Herbert, will speak on ‘Water Filtration’ 7-9PM MAR 19th also at 5PM Cocktail hour and 6PM Dinner all activities will take place at the Brown University Faculty Club, corner of Magee & George Sts. (on street parking permitted) Mar. 20th –Continental breakfast 9AM, Ribbon cutting, various classes 10-5PM includes lunch and ending with a Drumming Equinox Ceremony. Call Neri Donalds 401 764 0608 or nedonalds@gmail.com See article in the March issue of Natural Awakenings.

7) Meditation and Conscious Living
Thursday, March 25, 2010 - Saturday, March 27, 2010
Brookline Publice Library and Scandinavian Living Center
Brookline/West Newton,MA

FREE. An Interactive Workshop Thursday, March 25th, 7PM You will have a chance to participate in a series of exercises and discussions designed to reveal how meditation can be an effective tool for resolving conflict, healing relationships, and relieving stress. Brookline Public Library − Coolidge Corner Branch, 31 Pleasant St. Brookline, MA 02446. Facilitator Jim Rose , MEd. Saturday March 27th 10AM.Living consciously means an ability to be more in control of your life. Explore the transformation meditation can make when you learn to access your source of self-empowerment. Scandinavian Living Center, 206 Waltham St, West Newton, MA 02465. http://newengsos.org/8373/index.html

8) Introduction to Science of Spirituality
Sunday, April 04, 2010 - Sunday, June 06, 2010
Scandinavian Living Center
West Newton,MA

Introduction session Sunday April 4th, and also June 6th. Through readings and videos, explore the esoteric teachings of Sant Mat and see how meditation and conscious living can help inspire spiritual and inner growth. The program includes meditation and will be followed by a complimentary vegetarian luncheon. 11 AM at the Scandinvian Living Center , 206 Waltham St, West Newton, MA 02465. http://www.sos.org/who.html. or Send e-mail to info@sos.org or Phone us at (630) 955-1200

9) Certified laughter Yoga Leader Training
Friday, May 14, 2010 - Saturday, May 15, 2010
The Walker Center
Aburndale,MA

Lynn Caesar, Ph.D. will be leading another certified laughter yoga training for anyone who would like to add more laughter in your life, start a laughter club, lead laughter workshops/events, and incorporate laughter yoga into your work and personal life. This will be her 6th graduating class since she became certified with Dr. Madan Kataria as a laughter yoga teacher in May 2007. Time: 9AM-4:00PM (Friday),9-5PM (Saturday) Fee: $315 (price includes handouts, t-shirt, snacks, and lunch which will accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences) Where: The Walker Center Auburndale, MAwww.walkerctr.orgAffordable accommodations at the Walker Center for people who wish to stay overnight. Please contact Lynn for more information: laughter2@comcast.net781-641-1353

10) Our Divine Potential and Staying Sane
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Scandinavian Living Center
West Newton,MA

FREE. Half Day Retreat - includes free vegetarian lunch. 10 AM. Presenters allan Hughes, DC and Zelma Chamberlain, MA. Registration Required 781-444-9013. newenginfo@sos.org or www.newengsos.org.