Sunshine Coast Canada
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The Natural Voice workshop

Experience “The Natural Voice with Anna Beaumont,” where you’ll delve into vocal exercises from the Uncovering The Voice School inspired by none other than Rudolph Steiner, founder of Waldorf Schools.
Open the channel of your voice through embodiment practices designed to uncover and free your voice.
In this three hour workshop , we’ll utilize the timeless poetry of Rumi through songs written by Anna, to embody the essence of his words.

Discover:
– Vocal exercises influenced by Rudolph Steiner (The Uncovering the Voice School)
– Embodiment techniques to deepen your vocal connection
– Singing the poetry of Rumi

Women’s Health Action Network Team Panel: Menopause Health

Learn more about how to support your health around and after menopause. Bring your questions to this interactive discussion with with these local women’s health practitioners:
– Dr. Baili Clarke, Naturopathic Doctor
– Sarah Cormack, Menopause Health Coach & Holistic Nutritionist
– Liz Hills, Group Fitness Instructor
– Maryla Podgajny, Registered Physiotherapist
Moderator: Johanna Rzepa (retired Public Health Nurse). Presented with the Women’s Health Action Network Team (WHANT).
Free but space is limited. Registration is recommended; register online or call the Library: 604-886-2130.
Also accessible live on Zoom from the Library’s website.

Author Event: Carol Cram, The Many Faces of MAID

Carol Cram, Bowen Island co-author of The Many Faces of MAID: What to Expect When Someone You Know Chooses Medical Assistance in Dying, will talk about compiling the stories of 17 people, including herself, who supported a loved one through MAID.
Free but space is limited. Register online or call the Library: 604-886-2130. Also accessible live on Zoom from the Library’s website..

Mid Spring Sound Journey

Reconnect with your natural state of being.
Experience a moment away from the external stimulus of the day.

Relax and dive deep into the soothing sounds of deep didgeridoos, quartz crystal singing bowls, drums, vocals, guitar and more!

This is an event to cozy up comfortably on a mat with a pillow and a warm blanket and relax into the sound frequencies.

Duration is approximately 90 min.

Cost by pay what you can. (recommended $20- $35 dollars)
May be paid for in advance by email transfer or by cash at the door.

Doors at 6:45 pm

Come early to claim your spot, and get comfortable.

Doors will close at 7 pm, journey begins at 7:05 pm. We start on time.

Ambassadress: Dragon Qigong and Sound Bath

Come refresh yourself and enjoy a Qigong flow for inner balance and growth. We will be practicing Dragon Qigong, to join the rising, growing energies of the spring. The green dragon is the animal spirit of the spring, and represents growth, inspiration, and transformation.
Beginners welcome. Qigong is a gentle yet powerful practice, that enlivens and heals the body, mind and spirit. Chairs provided for anyone wishing to practice seated.
Come prepared with your yoga mat and if you want to be extra cozy during the sound bath, bring a blanket and pillow with you.
You will be immersed in the gentle & soothing sounds of the Celtic harp, steel drum & kalimba as well as the enlivening sounds of the gong & frame drum. Email kaery.wind@gmail.com to register or with any questions

Yoga by the Sea: Spring Equinox Sound Journey

Reconnect with your natural state of being.
Experience a moment away from the external stimulus of the day.

Relax and dive deep into the soothing sounds of deep didgeridoos, quartz crystal singing bowls, drums, vocals, guitar and more!

We are grateful to have special guest Laura Walker joining us with her harp, gong and other instruments.

This is an event to cozy up comfortably on a mat with a pillow and a warm blanket and relax into the sound frequencies.

Duration is approximately 90 min.

Space is limited, please secure your spot in advance by completing this form – https://forms.gle/KZ6dm4ZRXJtME3fp8
or email featherlore@gmail.com

Author Reading: Leslie A. Davidson, Dancing in Small Spaces: One Couple’s Journey with Parkinson’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia

Leslie and her husband Lincoln were enjoying retired life to the fullest as ardent outdoor enthusiasts, travellers, and soon-to-be grandparents. But when Lincoln’s confusion became a concern and Leslie began to experience a hesitant leg and uncontrollable tremors in one arm, a devastating double diagnosis completely changed their life.
“A sad and beautiful story that sparkles with wit, wisdom, and honesty; a primer on courage that insists on a simple but profound truth: love is the domain of the brave.” —Kara Stanley, author of Fallen and Ghost Warning
FREE but space is limited. Registration is recommended. Also available live on Zoom from the Library’s website.

The Power of Prayer

6 week series, we offer a fun, creative and supportive space for folks to make connections, honor our gifts, and find peace with our challenges.
Sharing our own, and listening to others dreams and concerns in a group, is a powerful way to transform our lives. Our intention is to enhance the amount of Joy and Love we can give and receive.
This spiritually eclectic approach will be useing sharing circles, meditation, rituals, journeying, yoga, dance, oracles, drumming and chanting to name a few of the many esoteric modalities. With shamanism and Buddhism being my favorite.
All faiths and beliefs welcome. No experience necessary . We would love to have some atheists join as well !

Advance Care Planning Workshop

Advance care planning helps you have a say in the health care you would like to receive if you get very sick and cannot speak for yourself. In this workshop, presenters from Sunshine Coast Hospice will introduce you to the Sunshine Coast Green Sleeve and explore the steps involved in making an advance care plan. Putting a plan in place will help ensure you get the care you want, and it will help your family at a difficult time. Presenters: Joan Hibbard and Jackie Scott, Sunshine Coast Hospice Society.
Free but in-person space is limited. Registration is required to attend in person: please register online or call the Library at 604-886-2130. This workshop is also accessible live via Zoom from the Library’s website.

Medtalks- Sweet Things: Holiday Strategies for Type 2 Diabetics that Work for Everyone

This ongoing speaker’s series covers some of the latest hot health topics, direct from our local practicing medical health professionals. This month’s topic: Type 2 diabetes and what everyone can do to better manage their diet and health over the holidays.

Come hear Dr. Sara Wage and Dr. Jesse Morantz from Internal Medicine at Sechelt Hospital talk about blood sugar and your health, and weigh the pros and cons of multiple treatment options for type 2 diabetes including the new popular drug Ozempic/Wegovy/Semaglutide.

Lauren Kapphahn, a registered dietitian at Sechelt Hospital will also talk about how to make healthier holiday meals, smart food swaps, and tips and tricks that anyone can apply.

Training: Responding to an Overdose with Naloxone

Over 2,200 people in BC lost their lives last year to toxic illicit drugs. If you found someone experiencing an overdose, would you know what to do? Come get free training from Vancouver Coastal Health’s Sunshine Coast Harm Reduction Program. Learn to recognize the common signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose, and how to use an intra-muscular Naloxone kit to save a life.
Free but space is limited; register below. In person only.

Yoga by the Sea: Winter Solstice Sound Journey

Reconnect with your natural state of being.
Experience a moment away from the external stimulus of the day.

Relax and dive deep into the soothing sounds of deep didgeridoos, quartz crystal singing bowls, drums, vocals, guitar and more!

This is an event to lie down comfortably on a mat with a warm blanket and relax into the sound frequencies.

Bring your own mat and blanket or whatever you like to be comfortable.

Duration is approximately 90 min.

Cost by pay what you can. (recommended $20- $35 dollars)

Space is limited, please secure your spot in advance by emailing and sending an email transfer to featherlore@gmail.com

Drop ins are welcome provided there is space available.

Hatha Yoga in Pender Harbour

This slow-paced Yoga class guides students through a variety of Hatha Yoga postures. We stretch, strengthen and relax our bodies for an hour and end class feeling peaceful in mind, body, and spirit. This is a great class for beginners and can also be challenging for the experienced yogi as many modifications are provided. Try your first class for free!

MedTalks: Lung Power & Airway Health

Join us for MedTalks: Lung Power & Airway Health featuring Dr. Chris Carlsten, Respiratory Division Head, UBC; Dr. Pat Camp, Associate Professor, UBC Department of Physical Therapy; Darren Molder, Senior Environmental Health Officer & Drinking Water Officer and the Respiratory Therapy Team of Sechelt Hospital Rehabilitation Department.

Please RSVP here.

604-885-8637 or

Email: sh.foundation@vch.ca

Salsa ¡Fiesta! at Tapworks

Grab your partner for a sensual evening of salsa, bachata, merengue and more at Gibson’s best view taproom, Tapworks, this Tuesday, August 29th. Your intro to salsa lesson begins at 7 PM and Latin beats by DJ ITAL’NA will be pumping from 7:45 until closing. Our friends will be showing up at 6 PM to enjoy Tapworks’ signature brew and delicious food fare! Please come join us! Tickets are by donation online or cash at the door. Online Registration required.

Salsa at Persephone

Grab your partner for a sensual evening of salsa, bachata, merengue and more at Gibson’s quintessential beer farm, Persephone Brewing, this Tuesday, September 5th. Dance lesson begins at 6PM and music will be played from 6:45. Doors open at 5 pm and close at 8 pm. Come early to enjoy Persephone’s signature brew and delicious food fare! Tickets by donation, online registration required.

Funky Swing Foodbank Fundraiser

Join us for Sun Coast Swing’s Funky Swing Foodbank Fundraiser every Thursday this August at Sechelt’s Seaside Centre! Get acquainted with the smooth and silky dance patterns of west coast swing blues at your beginner dance lessons on August 10th, 17th, and 24th from 6:00-7:30 pm so you can enjoy your dance party on Thursday, August 31st from 6:00-9:00 pm. Registration is required in advance and 100% of your proceeds will go to Sunshine Coast Community Services Society food bank. CASH ONLY at the door.

September Weekend Women’s Forest Bathing Retreat: Come Home To Your Heart

Sept 15-17. This blissful weekend retreat includes a 1.5 hour social with an informative presentation on the Friday night followed by a group meditation in the Dharma Room. Saturday includes a 6 hour guided deep forest bathing experience plus lunch, a personal forest sound bath and a gift. Saturday night includes a group meditation in the Dharma Room. Sunday includes a 3 hour guided forest bathing experience, followed by a a silent lunch, and ending with a refreshing swim or dip in Trout Lake. All meals from Friday’s dinner through to Sunday’s lunch will be plant based and included along with two nights shared accommodation at the Self-Realization Sevalight Centre (a coffee, alcohol and drug free space). Private accommodation available at an extra cost.
Limited to 5 female participants

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