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• A Matter of Balance (HL23-2)

  • Start
    October 03, 2023
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  • End
    November 21, 2023
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  • Schedule
    8 sessions
  • Location
    William Reif Gallery
  • Spaces left
    5

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  Tuesdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, November 7, 14, 21

  10:00–11:00 am, 8-weeks

  Presenter: Holly Klatt

  A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. This 8 week long program meets for one hour each week and teaches strategies to reduce the fear of falling. Seniors learn that falls and the fear of falling are controllable.

  Registration REQUIRED by October 1                        Minimum Registration: 3
  

  
  

  Registration is on a Sliding Scale.
  *If finances are tight, email nicole@womanspace-rockford.org to ask about a partial scholarship.

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• Lunch & Learn | Essential Oil & Healing (LL23-3)

  • When
    October 10, 2023
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    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    William Reif Gallery
  • Spaces left
    9

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  Tuesday, October 10

  12:00–1:30 pm

  Facilitator:  Morgan Jameson

  Morgan will share with you how after a traumatic event in her life the use of essential oils helped with the healing process. Morgan also has a background in medical science and is able to help integrate the two aspects of care together: medical science and other healing options.

  Registration REQUIRED October 8
  Minimum Registration: 3

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• Canceled Lunch & Learn | Sound Healing (LL23-4)

  • When
    October 24, 2023
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    William Reif Gallery
  • Spaces left
    10

  Canceled Tuesday, October 24

  12:00–1:30 pm

  Facilitator:  Kimberly Lemper

  Kimberly will explain the use and rationale of sound in healing. This lunch and learn will also include a short experience with sound. The experience will provide each participant a personal feel for the affects of sound.
  

  Registration REQUIRED October 22
  Minimum Registration: 3

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• Care Planning (WK23-3)

  • Start
    October 24, 2023
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  • End
    October 26, 2023
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    William Reif Gallery
  • Spaces left
    9

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  Tuesday & Thursday, October 24, 26

  4:00–5:30 pm

  Presenter: Michelle Bowman, NICC

  Whether planning for the future or when trying to arrange for short or long-term care for a loved one, the options can seem overwhelming.. Where to start? What does the terminology mean? Understanding the options can find the "right piece" of the puzzle for you or your loved one. Northern Illinois Care Coalition will guide an educational session about the different types of care, financial options, and types of agencies. This is not a session that will offer any specific program or sell any programs.

  
  

  Register by October 22
  Minimum Registration: 3

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• Herbs for Winter Health (HL23C-1)

  • When
    October 29, 2023
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    New Dimensions Upper Studio
  • Spaces left
    15

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  Sunday, October 29

  1:00–4:00p

  Instructor:  Linda Conroy

  The fall is a great time to prepare for the upcoming cold and flu season. Learn about herbs that aid winter wellness and prepare several remedies to take home, such as simple syrup, lozenges, and a throat spray. We will also sample tea and infusions that can easily be made at home.

  Register by October 27
  Minimum  Registration: 5

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• Lunch & Learn | What is a Death Cafe/Doula? (LL23-5)

  • When
    October 31, 2023
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    William Reif Gallery
  • Spaces left
    8

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  Tuesday, October 31

  12:00–1:30 pm

  Facilitator:  Rhiannon Yandell

  Each person, unless immortal, will eventually die. Some deaths are certainly more tragic than others depending on the circumstances. Come to this lunch and learn and find out about “ death cafes” and “death duolas.” Rhiannon is a certified duola. Her role is to help the dying  to have a less traumatic event with the dying process.  Her role also includes support to the ones left to live on.  Learn about the difference between hospice care and a death duola. Learn how this process can work for you or someone you know.

  Registration REQUIRED October 29
  Minimum Registration: 3

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• Lunch & Learn | How to Survive the Holidays (LL23-6)

  • When
    November 14, 2023
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    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    William Reif Gallery
  • Spaces left
    8

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  Tuesday, November 14

  12:00–1:30 pm

  Facilitator:  Gretchen Hameke

  Holidays can be lonely for a person living alone and relatives a long distance away. Gretchen has some basic pointers to help getting through the holiday season feeling connected and have positive interactions with others.
  

  Registration REQUIRED November 12
  Minimum Registration: 3

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• Herbal Gift Making (HL23C-2)

  • When
    November 19, 2023
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    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    New Dimensions Upper Studio
  • Spaces left
    24

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  Sunday, November 19

  1:00–5:00p

  Instructor:  Linda Conroy

  You will make 10 plus herbal gift items that you can give to your friends and family, or keep for yourself. The classroom will be set up in stations and you will rotate through making a different item at each station. Everyone will make lip balm, body spray, felted soap, herbal condiments, herbal salts for foot and bath, lotion bar, dream pillow, herbal tea blend, and more. Learn about the variety of herbs offered and select herbs that resonate with you. The class fee includes a $20 supply fee for all the supplies provided during the class.

  Register by November 17
  Minimum Registration: 5

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