Summer 2013 Recurring Classes - Women`s Center for Healing

Summer 2013
The Women's Center is inspired by The Red Shoes, our fiscal
sponsor. The Red Shoes is a Center for Personal and Spiritual
Growth, a non-profit organization with a 501-(c)(3) tax status
under the Federal Internal Revenue Code.
The Center serves as a women’s center for personal
growth and connection. Our commitment is to
value, nurture and empower women throughout
their life journey. We believe that strong women
who take care of themselves and support each other
make a positive impact on the larger community and
our Mother Earth. At its heart, the center will celebrate the diversity and gifts of women of all backgrounds and traditions.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Angie Howell, Board Chairwoman
Ann Borne, Vice Chairwoman
Dr. Catherine Wilbert, Treasurer
Mary Snider, Secretary
Claudia Arseneaux
Tammy Groover
STAFF
Patricia Stout, Executive Director
Claudia Arseneaux, Volunteer Coordinator
Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation
71667 Leveson Street
Abita Springs, LA 70420
Main Tel: (985) 892-8111
Executive Director Tel: (985) 264-8089
Volunteer Coordinator Tel: (985) 377-4157
info@womenscenterforhealing.org
volunteer@womenscenterforhealing.org
www.womenscenterforhealing.org
Recurring Classes
Summer NIA
Mondays
8:45am
Start your day with Nia, a body-mind-spirit fitness and lifestyle practice that combines dance, martial arts, yoga and self-healing.
Through expressive movement, The Body’s Way, Nia has empowered people to achieve physical, mental, emotional and spiritual
well-being for 30 years through sensing positive body awareness.
Uplifting soul stirring music guides your body to move in a way that
is natural for you. And it creates one of the most exhilarating, dynamic, creative and fun classes ever! Class is led by Kate Finlayson,
Nia Trainer & Black Belt teacher.
Cost info: $75/series of 10 classes, $10 drop in. Contact Kate to
register: (985) 801-9772, kate@naturenia.com. Space is limited!
Mindful Meditation
Mondays
12:00pm
Mindfulness is essentially the quality of awareness that a person
brings to everyday living. Learning to control your mind rather than
letting your mind control you. Mindfulness is the process of observing, describing and participating in reality in a non-judgmental manner in the moment. This is an ongoing, weekly group that provides a
space for practicing techniques to reduce stress, improve coping
skills and maximize personal wellness. With Clark McBee. Drop-ins
welcome.
Cost info: $10 donation to the Women’s Center is welcome and
appreciated.
Shaded areas denote free/reduced cost classes & workshops. Your donations can help us make more of them available. Check out
page 8 for more information on how to donate or become a sponsor of the Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation.
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Qigong with Virginia
Qigong/Tai Chi w/Suzanne
Qigong with Suzanne
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Fridays
8:30am
6:30pm
8:30am
Qigong is an ancient self-care practice that involves gentle
movement with breath, self-massage, and meditation to calm
the mind, strengthen and heal the muscles, tendon, and organs, and bring awareness to blockages in chi caused by poor
posture, diet, emotional holding patterns, and habitual ways of
moving, thinking, and feeling. Classes are held in the Great
Room. Enter through back door.
Cost Info: $40/month for four classes (one per week), $70/
month for eight classes (two per week), $100/month for 12
classes (three per week) or $12 Drop-In Fee. Bring payment
first day of class. To register, contact info: Virginia Davis –
(985) 400-8933 or vadavis313@mac.com ; Suzanne Harper—
(985) 789-9321 or sharper53@charter.net.
Mindfulness/Meditation
Tuesdays
9:45am
(Based on the work of Jon Kabat Zinn)
Jon Kabat-Zinn was a student of Zen Master Seung Sahn and a
founding member of Cambridge Zen Center. His practice of
yoga and studies with Buddhist teachers led him to integrate
their teachings with those of Western science. You will learn
how to use mindfulness/meditation as a technique to help you
cope with stress, anxiety, pain and illness. Class is led by Virginia Davis in Room 8. Drop-ins welcome.
Cost info: $10 donation to the Women’s Center is welcome
and appreciated.
Dream Group
Tuesdays 1:30-3:00pm
Group participants will follow a format to share and process
their dreams. Classes will be held the 4th Tuesday of each
month. No registration required - newcomers welcome. No
experience needed - open to women ages 18 and up. Confidential and informal. Classes will be held in Room 7.
Cost info: Free. Donations to the Women’s Center are welcome and appreciated. Contact Angie Howell at (985) 9519040, or angiehmail@bellsouth.net.
Journaling Workshop Series
Tuesdays 12:00-1:30pm
Journaling--Relationship with self and beyond. Have you committed to journaling but didn't know how to start? Bought a
pretty book of pages and wrote in it....once? Center Director,
Patricia Stout, will guide you in a process that keeps the ink and
the inner life flowing. Each group will feature a different
theme. Bring your journal and a pen, or just show up. Spelling
ability not required.
Cost info: $25 each or 9 pre-paid for $180. Contact Patricia
Stout at (985) 264-8089 or breathwork@bellsouth.net to register and/or to discuss financial arrangements
Book Club—Novel Characters
2nd Wednesdays
4th Wednesdays
12:30pm
Specific dates include: July 24, August 28, September 25, October 23, November 27, December date is TBD. "Novel Characters" book club focuses on women authors and/or women
characters. Fiction! Non-fiction! Biographies! Great way to
meet kindred book lovers and to make new friends. Book clubs
will meet in Room 7. Enter Center through front door.
Cost info: Free. Donations to the Women’s Center are welcome and appreciated. Registration is required. Contact Claudia at (985) 377-4157 or
volunteer@womenscenterforhealing.org to register.
Fundamental Yoga
Wednesdays
8:45am
These classes, led by Wendy J. McKee CAN, are designed to
explore the fundamental practices of the science of Hatha
Yoga, opening the body to settle the mind and connect within.
All levels are welcome. Please bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. All other props will be provided.
Registration required. Contact Wendy McKee at (985) 7890793 or wndtmc@att.net.
Cost info: $10/class if paid ahead monthly, $12 drop in (please
call ahead class size is limited).
AA-Women’s Open Meeting
Thursdays
6:30pm
Women's Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. Open to any
woman who has an interest in AA, whether or not she has issues with alcohol. We will focus on practicing AA's principles in
all areas of our lives. It's ok to drop in without calling. For more
info or to help with chairing or setting up. Located in the Great
Room. Please enter side door at back.
Cost info: Free . Contact Jill M. at (985) 705-0908 with question or more information.
Grieving the Loss of a Pregnancy?
Thursdays
7:00-8:30pm
Sessions start September 8 and continue weekly. Starting in
November, the sessions will be offered bi-weekly. Refer to
the calendar for exact dates.
Work with a loving group and a licensed family therapist to
move through the layers of numbness, self-recrimination
and pain to the other side. This is a closed group with preregistration and screening required. Session will be led by
Carolyn Burns, LMFT. Group will meet in Room 7. Enter
Center through front door.
Cost info: $45. Some health insurance accepted. Contact
Carolyn at (985) 809-2699, or burns61ccc@gmail.com to
discuss participating.
Practitioners/Teachers
We encourage you to contact the Center at (985) 892-8111 to discuss offering classes or workshops that complement but do not duplicate classes and workshops already currently offered.
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12:30pm
Specific dates include: July 10, August 14, September 11, October 9, November 13, December 10. This club is full.
Sacred Listening Circle 1st&3rd Mons
1st&3rd Tues
1st&3rd Weds
1:30pm
6:30pm
12:30pm
A sanctuary of friendship, soul care and empowerment. A group
of 6-10 women meets twice a month to look a little more
deeply at life—connect, talk, listen, process experiences, and
rejuvenate in a confidential group setting. Group members
make a commitment to attend meetings regularly for 3 months
and honor a group covenant of confidentiality. There are currently three Sacred Listening Circles. Each group will open to
shifts in membership every 3 months. Over time, new groups
will be formed. Circles are held in Room #7. Enter through the
front door.
Cost info: Donations to the Women’s Center are welcome and
appreciated. To register to join a group or for more information, contact the appropriate Circle leader.
Contacts: Mondays—Sharon Murphy, (504) 579-1493 .
Tuesdays—Elizabeth Bell, (985) 630-6967 or Mauri Garland,
(303) 817-2098.
Wednesdays—Carolyn Burns, (985) 705-3395,
burns61ccc@gmail.com
Full Moon Drumming
Fridays
Natural Childbirth Courses
Sunday 4:00-6:00pm
Monday 5:30-7:30pm
Sunday classes start June 23, Monday classes start June 24th.
Curious about natural childbirth? Learn from the natural childbirth professionals - Midwives and Doulas, during our 5 week
course: Birth physiology; Nutrition; Birth Plans and your options during birth; Interventions and how to avoid them; Coping/pain relieving positions and exercises; Emergency Childbirth; Breastfeeding; Postpartum care. Sunday classes offered
to couples; Monday classes offered to mothers/single mothers. Course to be held in Great Room, enter through rear door.
Course leaders: Hailey Aliff - Midwife Assistant, Doula, Certified Childbirth Educator, Elizabeth Meier – Doula and breastfeeding mother of two naturally born children. Will include
guest speakers: Sally Acosta CPM, LM; Emmy Trammel CPM,
LM; and Kami Dehler ND.
Cost info: $150 (for 5 classes). To register, contact Elizabeth
Meier at (985) 249-1748 or Hailey Aliff at (985) 778-8818.
7:00-8:30pm
No experience needed. Bring a drum and rattle or share ours.
Teen and adult women welcome. Find the rhythm that connects
to each other, to our bodies, to the natural rhythms for destressing and re-creation. Monthly potluck from 5:30 - 6:45PM
Specific dates: July 19, August 23, September 20 Cost info:
Free event. Donations to the Women’s Center are welcome
and appreciated.
Stress Relief With Music and Meditation/New Moon
Drumming Circle
Fridays
7:00-8:30pm
July 5, August 2, September 6 (Sacred Bundle Circle), October
4, November 1, and December 6 (During the September and
December Circles, you will construct special herb bundles to
take home with you)
Life presents us with challenges on a daily basis. Come into a
space where you will learn ways to de-stress that you can take
back to your everyday life. Through drumming, chanting, storytelling, deep silence, and listening to our inner voice stress begins to melt away. You leave refreshed and have a sense of inner peace.
Cost info: Free. Donations to the Women’s Center are welcome and appreciated. To RSVP, contact Sharon at (504) 5791493 or resourceforlife@bellsouth.net .
Register now for SPARK teen yoga camp.
See page 4 for details.
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SPARK! Teen Yoga
Mon-Fri
July 8-12
July
One time or monthly events
See also Recurring Events Section and
visit womenscenterforhealing.org
Stress Relief With Music and Meditation/New Moon
Drumming Circle
Friday
July 5
7:00-8:30pm
NIA JAM – Celebrate Your Independence!
Friday
July 5
6:30 – 7:30pm
Experience Nia, a body-mind-spirit fitness and lifestyle practice that combines dance, martial arts, yoga and self-healing.
Nia is a sensory-based technique that uses positive body
awareness, movement and music to create a high energy, low
-impact, work-out. Nia uses 52 movements which are based
on “the body’s way” to increase flexibility, agility, mobility,
strength and overall stability. Dance, move, breathe your way
to better health, increased stamina, creativity and overall well
-being. Soul-stirring music guides your body to move in a way
that is natural for you with no comparison or competition. Nia delivers cardiovascular and whole-body conditioning
and creates one of the most exhilarating, dynamic, creative,
playful and fun classes ever! Instructor: Kate Finlayson. NIA
White Belt Trainer and Black Belt Teacher. 15 Maximum participants. Class will be held in the Great Room. Enter through
the side rear door. Wear anything comfortable to move in,
Class can be done barefoot. Bring water!
You must be registered in advance to save your spot!
Cost info: $10 if registration fee is received by June 30; $15 if
registered later than June 30.
To register, make check payable to Kate Finlayson and mail
to: Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, 71667
Leveson Street, Abita Springs, LA 70420
Contact Kate at (985) 801-9772, or kate@naturenia.com for
more information.
Food For Healing Seminars
Sunday
July 7
12:30-2:30pm
July 7 – Raw foods…soups, crackers, dips and salad dressings
Each 2-hour seminar will address a variety of topics such as:
Cleansing Diets, Medicinal Aspects and Nutrient Quality of
Specific Foods, The Raw Food Perspective and Digestive Enzymes, Energetics of Food (Intro to Ayurveda), Acid-Alkaline
Balance, Fats and Cooking with “good” oils, Gluten Free Cooking, Glycemic Index, Colors in Food and Antioxidants, and
Herbs and Spices for Health.
Cost info: $50 per seminar; $250 for all 6 seminars
Registration and deposit required. Contact Suzanne @ (985)
789-9321 sharper53@charter.net to register. Send $25 deposit to Suzanne Harper, P.O. Box 592, Abita Springs, LA
70420.
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4:00-7:00pm
SPARK! Teen Yoga Intensive is a 1-week mini-camp for girls between the ages of 11 and 18. This program has a holistic, Yogabased curriculum that seeks to guide teenage girls to a more
intimate knowledge of Self, and to give them the tools for
confidence, self-esteem, authenticity, and joy. SPARK! seeks to
empower teenage girls to handle everything life presents. For
Teen girls between the ages of 11 - 18. Participants will be
grouped by age when appropriate.
Cost Info: $215 - Flexible payment options available. Registration closes soon - RSVP now to save your space!! Please visit
www.JoyfulPose.com for a registration form. Contact Courtney McGuiness at 504-255-5930 with any additional questions. Partial Scholarship Help is available from the Women's
Center for Healing & Transformation!! Please contact Patricia
to inquire about scholarship availability - call (985) 264-8089
or e-mail info@womenscenterforhealing.org .
Alleviating Anxiety
Tuesday
July 9
12:00-1:00pm
As part of our FREE Lecture Series for Women, Diane Dees,
LCSW will offer an informative talk on anxiety and tips for
relieving it. Diane specializes in clinical and practical solutions
for all types of anxiety. Handouts included.
Cost info: Free. Donations to the Women’s Center are welcome and appreciated. RSVP to the Center at (985) 892-8111
or info@womenscenterforhealing.org.
A Women's Guide to Money Matters
Thursday
July 11
Tuesday
July 23
12:00- 1:00pm
5:30- 6:30pm
In today's world, a strong financial strategy is important for
women of all ages. Your potential for success is limitless - especially when you have a financial strategy that fits your lifestyle.
Join us for a free seminar to learn more about: preparing for
retirement, paying for a child's or grandchild's education & developing a strategy to help achieve your financial goals. Debbie
Stuart, Financial Advisor for Edward Jones will be the presenter.
Cost info: Free. Donations to the Center appreciated. Registration required. Contact Mary Snider at (352) 222-1435 or
marylsnider@gmail.com.
Why We Pick the Mates We Do - A Personal Growth
Workshop
Saturday
July 13
9:30-11:30am
Have you ever wondered why you married the guy you did?
Have you felt he's changed so much that you don't recognize
the person you fell in love with years ago? Do you keep picking
the 'wrong' guy? Are you unhappy and see no way out? If any
of these statements resonates with you.......this workshop is for
you! Come spend 2 hours learning "how" you pick a mate.
There are ancestral imprinted patterns at work here that you
may not be aware of but actually rule your choices. The possi
bility arises to change those imprints and find the Perfect Mate.
Presented by Sharon Murphy. Cost info: $25 if pre-registered;
$30 at the door. Please call (504) 579-1493 or email resourceforlife@bellsouth.net for more information. Pre-registration
would be helpful so we know how many to prepare for. To
pre-register, make your check out to Sharon Murphy and mail
to: Women's Center for Healing and Transformation, 71667
Leveson Street, Abita Springs, LA 70420.
EcoFeminism and Natural Products
Saturday
July 13
12:30-2:00pm
Some say that to treat Mother Earth better, we must honor
the feminine body more. What can you do to help the environment AND honor yourself as a woman? Switch to nondisposable products for your period. Patricia shares the philosophy and practical aspects of using cups and fabrics that are
easy on the body, the pocketbook, and the Earth. We might
even go online and place an order together to save on shipping! Patricia is not affiliated with LunaPads or other products
featured--just sharing the good news. Come learn the side
benefits of this Eco-friendly practice.
Cost info: Donations accepted to buy LunaPads products for
women at Danielle Inn home for single mothers. Email
info@womenscenterforhealing.org to register or for more
information.
SoulPourri
Center-wide Event
Sunday
July 14
1:00 - 5:30pm
Join us for a day of wellness by sampling a potpourri of wellness services. The events include Breathe Techniques, Chi Nei
Tsang, Reiki, Healing Touch, Health Coaching, Soul Journaling,
Introduction to Body Centered Therapy, Qigong, Yoga, Uterine
Health & more. Registration starts at 12:30PM
Cost info: $20 for 2 sessions or $40 for 4 sessions. Space is
limited. Pre-registration & pre-payment required. To register
contact the Center at (985) 892-8111 or
info@womenscenterforhealing.org. Checks must be made
out to The Red Shoes.
Bringing Your True Self into Light: An Introduction to
the Enneagram
Thursday
July 18
10:00am-12:00pm
The Enneagram is a personality typology which combines psychology and spirituality. The purpose of the Enneagram is to
learn more about ourselves, to become less automatic in our
behaviors, allowing us to become more present, awake, and
connected to Spirit. We will explore the foundation of the Enneagram, discuss an overview of the nine types, and further an
understanding of how the Enneagram can springboard our
spiritual journey. Class will be held in Great Room, enter from
side door at rear.
Cost info: Free event. Donations to the Women’s Center are
welcome and appreciated. Contact Ann at (985) 773-2307 or
ann@enneagraminsights.com to register.
Full Moon Drumming
Friday
July 19
7:00-8:30pm
See full description under Recurring Classes.
Healing Touch Level 1
Sat/Sun
July 20 & 21
8:30am-6:00pm
Awaken yourself and others to vibrant wellness. Healing Touch
is derived from an ancient practice of laying-on of hands and
brings in approaches from many traditions. This form of gentle
therapy is well documented for its compassionate, heartcentered way of connecting individuals to deep relaxation and
to their own inner resources. Open to all, including men
Cost info: $265 if postmarked by July 12, 2013; after July 12,
$280. Contact Mary Frost at (228) 342-1519 or
Tothealt@aol.com for more information or to register.
Hear the Call, Feel the Response
Friday
July 26
7:00-9:00pm
Drop your troubles and join in call and response songs from
many spiritual traditions. In the spirit of Kirtan practice, let the
music move through you as you harmonize with the universal
spirit. All women and older girls are welcome--instruments
are optional. Facilitated by Annie Young and Patricia Stout.
Cost info: Optional donations to the Women's Center scholarship fund will be accepted. Contact Patricia Stout at (985) 264
-8089 or breathwork@bellsouth.net to sign-up.
Exploring Mandala Workshop
Saturday
July 27
10:00am-12:00pm
This workshop will explore the practice of creating personal
mandalas for meditation and reflection. The instructor will
guide participants through meditation and direct a hands on
creation of personal mandalas through a variety of media. Instructor: Cynthia Ramirez, Professor of Fine Art, 2cramirez@usa.com, 504-453-8417.
Cost info: $15-$30 slide scale; 20 percent of all monies will be
donated to the Women's Center. Contact Cynthia Ramirez,
2cramirez@usa.com or 504-453-8417 by July 12 with a $10
non-refundable deposit to reserve your space. Balance must
be sent by July 19. Send checks or money orders to Cynthia
Ramirez, Professor of Fine Art, 2193 Hope Street, New Orleans, LA 70119.
Qigong Self Care—Healer Within Series
Sunday
July 28
1:30-3:30pm
Qigong set, Organ Cleansing, Earth Element, Standing Meditation. The Qigong Self-Care Curriculum for 2013 is a complete
study and practice of the ancient healing art of Qigong with its
roots in Traditional Chinese Philosophy. The once per month 2
hr. seminar will include a more in-depth study of the Theory of
Five Elements, Twelve Meridians, and Yin & Yang as it relates
to the practice of Qigong. The practice will include Sunning, a
set of Qigong movements, 'Do-In' Self-Massage (Tapping), and
Meditation (Bone Breathing or Microcosmic Orbit).
Cost Info: $30 per seminar
Registration required. Call or E-mail Suzanne to Register –
(985)789-9321 sharper53@charter.net. Send check to Suzanne Harper, P.O. Box 592, Abita Springs, LA 70420.
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August
One time or monthly events
See also Recurring Events Section and
visit womenscenterforhealing.org
Stress Relief With Music and Meditation/New Moon
Drumming Circle
Friday
August 2
7:00-8:30pm
Bringing Your True Self into Light: An Introduction to
the Enneagram
Saturday
August 3
10:00am-12:00pm
The Enneagram is a personality typology which combines psychology and spirituality. The purpose of the Enneagram is to
learn more about ourselves, to become less automatic in our
behaviors, allowing us to become more present, awake, and
connected to Spirit. We will explore the foundation of the Enneagram, discuss an overview of the nine types, and further an
understanding of how the Enneagram can springboard our
spiritual journey. Class will be held in Great Room, enter from
side door at rear.
Cost info: Free event. Donations to the Women’s Center are
welcome and appreciated.
Register by email to ann@enneagraminsights.com or call
(985) 773-2307.
Reiki Share for Reiki Practitioners Level I
Friday
August 9
6:00 –8:00pm
A Practitioner's Sharing Circle for Reiki Level I and above, all
lineages. Join us for a brief group prayer/meditation, general
discussion and the giving and receiving Reiki sessions. Questions or RSVP to Kelly McGee at kem_lmt@yahoo.com or (504)
913-6155. Class will be held in Great Room, enter from side
door at rear.
Cost info: $5 suggested donation.
You, Me, and Us—Exploring the Enneagram
Saturday
August 10
9:00am –4:00pm
The Enneagram is a personality typology which combines psychology and spirituality. The purpose of the Enneagram is to
learn more about ourselves, to become less automatic is our
behaviors, allowing us to become more present, awake, and
connected to Spirit. We will explore the nine types in detail,
learning each type’s basic desire, basic fear, and superego
message. We will gain a sense of each type through a combination of discussion, activity, and music. The goal of this workshop is to gain an understanding of the Enneagram, fostering a
deep compassion for ourselves, others and humankind. Handouts will be provided and the book Wisdom of the Enneagram
is recommended but not required. Class will be held in Great
Room, enter from side door at rear.
Cost info: $89 Registration required. RSVP by August 1st with
$10 deposit. Register Online at www.anngalloway.com or call
(985) 773-2307.
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Full Moon Drumming
Friday
August 23
7:00-8:30pm
See full description under Recurring Classes.
The Astrology Project Workshop - Astrology 101: Exploring Your Own Natal Astrology
Saturday
August 17
10:00am-6:00pm
Sunday
August 18
10:00am-6:00pm
(come either day)
Presented by Angela Bitner. Open to all women. At this workshop, you can learn the basics of astrology while you interpret
your own natal chart. You will also learn how astrology can be
used in your own life and personal development.
Cost info: $45 includes natal chart, workbook and light lunch.
Astrology “kits” will be available for $5, but are not required
to participate. The workshop will be limited to 25 persons.
Workshop will be held in the Great Room – enter through side
rear door.
MUST RSVP BY SENDING A COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM
24 HOURS PRIOR TO WORKSHOP DATE. The Registration
Form will be used to prepare the natal charts needed for the
workshop. Registration Forms are available on: theastrologyproject.com or at the Women’s Center. Return the completed Registration Form to: Email: theastrologyproject@yahoo.com, Fax: 985-867-1424, or mail to The Women’s
Center for Healing & Transformation, 71667 Leveson Street,
Abita Springs, LA 70420. Payments will be accepted via check
or credit card at: theastrologyproject.com. Fire ceremony at
the end of the day will be held outdoors
Qigong Self Care—Healer Within Series
Sunday
August 25
1:30-3:30pm
Qigong set, Review of Meridians & 'Do-In', Water Element,
Review of Bone Breathing. The Qigong Self-Care Curriculum for
2013 is a complete study and practice of the ancient healing
art of Qigong with its roots in Traditional Chinese Philosophy.
The once per month 2 hr. seminar will include a more in-depth
study of the Theory of Five Elements, Twelve Meridians, and
Yin & Yang as it relates to the practice of Qigong. The practice
will include Sunning, a set of Qigong movements, 'Do-In' SelfMassage (Tapping), and Meditation (Bone Breathing or Microcosmic Orbit).
Cost Info: $30 per seminar. Registration required. Call or Email Suzanne to Register – (985)789-9321 sharper53@chart
er.net. Send check to Suzanne Harper, P.O. Box 592, Abita
Springs, LA 70420.
Introduction to Raw Food I & II (2 class series)
Saturday
August 31st
9:00am-1:00pm
Saturday
September 7th
9:00am-12:30pm
Classes explain the benefits of Raw Food and will give the necessary information and skills to easily incorporate into your
daily life. Will make various recipes in each class. Food prepared will be lunch that we will share together. Classes are
taught by Chef Toni Van Duyne.
Cost info: $50 per class. RSVP to Cindy Van Duyne at vanduync@charter.net by August 21st. Pre-register by sending a
$50 check to Cindy Van Duyne, 240 Marigny Ave., Mandeville,
LA 70448 by August 26th to reserve your spot.
September
One time or monthly events
See also Recurring Events Section and
visit womenscenterforhealing.org
Care for the Caregivers
Weekly beginning in September, Date & Time TBA
Caring for an elder or handicapped person? Dealing with the
physical and/or mental difficulties of a loved one and finding
yourself in the role of primary caretaker? Come to a supportive
group gathered by Sandra Howell, a caregiver available for
peer support. Toni Pettivino, LCSW, facilitates and brings in
free speakers on elder care and related subjects.
Cost info: Free. Donations to the Women’s Center are welcome and appreciated.
Contact Sandra Howell at (985) 705-9000 or showell266@aol.com for more information.
Raw Food Fundamentals
Tues-Fri
September 3rd-6th 10:00am– 2:00pm
Learn Knife Skills, Sprouting, Fermentation and Dehydration.
All are very necessary in Raw Food Preparation. Learn to make
crackers, sprouted granola, nut cheese, cheesecake, fermented
veggies and more. Make various recipes in each class. Food
prepared will be lunch that we will share together. Classes are
taught by Chef Toni Van Duyne.
Cost info: $300 for the week. RSVP to Cindy Van Duyne at
vanduync@charter.net. Pre-register by sending a $50 check
to Cindy Van Duyne, 240 Marigny Ave., Mandeville, LA 70448
by August 26th to reserve your spot.
Stress Relief With Music and Meditation/New Moon
Drumming Circle
Friday
September 6
7:00-8:30pm
You will construct special herb bundles to take home in honor
of this Sacred Bundle Circle. See full description under Recurring Classes.
Healing With Herbs and Metamorphosis
Saturday
September 7
1:00-5:00pm
Metamorphosis Technique: Paige Schneider
The Metamorphic Technique is a gentle foot, hand, and head
massage that triggers certain points in the spine. Its an energy
technique that draws from reflexology. The meridians in these
areas correspond to the spinal column which stores energy
patterns throughout a persons life. It does not claim any specific healing power but uses the idea that the massage helps
the individual free deep blocks in their body’s energy pattern
and brings about resolution of stuck patterns at the root of
problems in their life and health.
Herbs for Women: Christiane Wurmstedt
Herbs are important for the reproductive system, hormones,
moon cycles, possibly menopause, possibly reproductive issues and disorders as well as stress, mood and the nervous
system.
Cost Info: $25-50 sliding scale. RSVPs required. Class limited
to 20 people. Contact Paige at (719) 963-5366 or
paige.naturalhealingla@gmail.com. Participants can pay at
the sign-in table before the workshop starts. Please plan to
arrive at least 15 minutes early to sign-in and pay.
Woman, Her Cycle, and Connection to Gaia: Looking at
the Visibles and the Invisibles
Sunday
September 8
1:00-4:00pm
Menstruation: The modern woman menstruates an average of
37 years: that's about 450 cycles, or 3,500 days! It is Something ALL women Share, yet don't share. This class will be
dedicated to connecting to the rhythms of this very important
life event with lots of props and visuals for more complete
understanding and a meditation for integration. All women
welcomed, including those who now carry their uterus in
spirit after hysterectomy. Donna Caire, licensed massage
therapist and teacher, educated and certified to perform external uterine and abdominal massage, will present this first
time ever class for women! Class is limited to 9 participants.
Cost Info: $30. To sign up, contact Donna Caire at 985-8934456 or regenerationsprings@gmail.com.
Women Reconstructing Wholeness~~Social Justice in
the Soul
Saturday
September 14
10:00am – 4:00pm
We welcome women of all backgrounds to come together for
a day of healing and transforming the broken pieces of our
feminine selves and reclaiming the fabric of wholeness.
We will embrace the lost youth as well as the wise elder
within, voices that may have been silenced through dominance, violence, or neglect. Through listening to self and others in the context of diverse and loving community, we empower each other to become mentors and agents of change in
our own lives and our wider world. As we reclaim our own
wholeness, we open to the possibility of our Earth’s healing as
well, which can only happen when her people unite. Lunch
provided.
Cost info: For cost and registration info, contact Felicia
Beckett at (312) 286-2122, or felicia.beckett@gmail.com or
Patricia Stout at (985) 264-8089, or breathwork@bellsouth.net.
Healing Touch Level 2
Sat/Sun
September 28-29
8:30-6:00pm
Building on skills learned in Level 1, this class will cover further
modalities, interviewing skills, documentation, advanced assessments, spinal techniques and combining elements into a
one-hour exchange with partner. Continuing Education available for Nurses and Massage Therapists. Open to all, inclulding men.
Cost info: $265 if postmarked by Sept. 20, 2013; after Sept.
20, $280. Contact Mary Frost at (228) 342-1519 or
Tothealt@aol.com for more information or to register.
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Fall Equinox Women's Retreat
Fri-Sun
September 20-22
Fri 8:00am to
Sunday 4:00pm
Finding Balance, our Voice, our Silence, our activity, our stillness.
Cost info: Sliding scale $90- $270 with scholarship opportunities available. Check www.womenscenterforhealing.org for
retreat details. Contact Patricia Stout at (985) 264-8089 or
breathwork@bellsouth.net to register.
Local Artist Spotlight: Liz Scott Monaghan talks about
“Modine Gunch”
Tuesday
September 24
6:00-8:00pm
New Orleans Magazine columnist and author, Liz Scott Monaghan, talks about her character “Modine Gunch”. Copies of
Liz’s book, “Never Clean Your House During Hurricane Season”
will be available for sale and signing.
Cost info: Free. Donations to the Women’s Center are welcome and appreciated.
Full Moon Drumming
Friday
September 20
7:00-8:30pm
See full description under Recurring Classes.
Opportunities to Donate
The Women’s Center relies on your generous donations to offer workshops, classes and seminars. Please take a few
minutes to review ways to donate.
Sponsor Room #2! Your monthly pledge of only $20 can allow us to have an additional room available for small group
activities. Can you make the pledge today?
Founding Mothers and Supporting Sisters—A Founding Mother is a financial supporter who pledges to provide a gift of
$500 to help the Women's Center in its first year. They are the roots of our living organization, our financial foundation. Founding Mothers may remain anonymous or may choose to be acknowledged at special events in order to role
model for others. Supporting Sisters at $250 are welcome too!
Major Contributors are needed to support our scholarship program, to fund community outreach efforts,
program development and special guest speakers. Please contact our Board Chairwoman, Angie Howell
(985) 951-9040 angiehmail@bellsouth.net
To Donate by Credit Card: Please go to our website (www.womenscenterforhealing.org) and click on the Volunteer/
Donate tab. From the drop-down menu, select the “Founding Mothers/Supporting Sisters” option. Follow the instructions on the page.
To Donate by Check: Make your check payable to Red Shoes. Red Shoes is our fiscal sponsor. You can mail the check
to us or drop it by during Center hours. Our address is: Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, 71667 Leveson
Street, Abita Springs, LA 70420.
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Donors
Founding Mothers
($500 or higher)
Jinx Vidrine
Angie Howell
Sharon Murphy
Patricia Stout
Leanne Truehart, M. D.
Office of Kristen Luscher, PhD
Daphne Glindmeyer, M.D.
Mary Snyder
Ann & David Jemison
Bobette Szyller
Cindy Van Duyne
Renee Pilawski
Laura Gremillion
Supporting Sisters
($250 or higher)
Laura Hornaday
Nancy Colket
Diane Finley
Room Sponsors:
Ann Kungel, Vicki Clift, Toni Pettavino, Renee Pilawski, Virginia Davis, Suzanne Harper, Sylvia
Rodriguez, Mary Snyder, Shelley Farrell, Johnny Stout, Angie Howell, Ann & David Jemison,
and Joan Wiggin
Corporate Sponsors ($500 or more)
Speedway Printing and Dr. Charles Schof, Mandeville Center for Dental Excellence
“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.”
― Maya Angelou
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Menu of Services from Our On
On--site Partners
The Women’s Center partners with these local business women. They help rent the building and donate time and services.
Without them, we could not have opened! Please support their classes, make an appointment for yourself, or give a friend a gift
certificate for services. All services are for women only. Please contact them directly to make an appointment or ask a question
about your needs. Finances an issue? The Women’s Center has some partial scholarship funds available. Call (985) 892-8111 to
inquire.
Massage Therapy
Support locally-owned massage therapists! Our massage therapists have over 30 years experience and are
trainers in the fields of massage and health education/coaching. Their knowledge goes beyond the physical,
into meridians and holistic techniques for a deeper mind/body/spirit experience.
Deep Tissue Massage
Chi Nei Tsang Abdominal Massage
Lymphatic Drainage
Gentle Massage with Aromatherapy
Reflexology
Suzanne Harper
Suzanne Harper
Suzanne Harper and Virginia Davis
Virginia Davis
Suzanne Harper and Virginia Davis
Energy Work
Healing Touch is derived from the ancient practice of laying-on of hands and brings in approaches from many
traditions. Well researched and documented, this gentle therapy can be an adjunct to any form of care, and
is a compassionate, heart-centered way of connecting individuals to deep relaxation and inner resources.
Reiki is a technique for stress reduction and relaxation that treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit and creates many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and well being.
Reconnective Healing is a form of healing that reconnects us to the fullness of the universe with higher vibrational frequencies which act on our DNA and biofields. Some experience deep, profound relaxation and report relief from pain and others may experience visions, colors, lights and sounds.
Healing Touch
Reiki
Reconnective Healing
Mary Frost
Elizabeth Jackson
Elizabeth Jackson
Holistic Psychotherapy
Our therapists are state licensed and holistically trained; some health insurance is accepted. Our counseling
services are delivered in the context of a therapeutic wellness milieu at the Women’s Center.
Body-Based Psychotherapy for Women
Advanced Integrative Therapy
Integrative Breathwork Journeys
Breathwork Relaxation Training
Holistic Psychotherapy Small Group/ Ind.
Clarke McBee
Clarke McBee
Patricia Stout
Patricia Stout
Patricia Stout
Contact info
For more info and professional bios, visit the practitioners’ page at www.womenscenterforhealing.org.
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Volunteer Opportunities
The Center has a variety of volunteer positions available. They include: Center Helpers, Data Entry Helpers,
Event Helpers, Ambassadors, Fundraising Event Helpers, Grant Research/Grant Writing Helpers, Technical
Support Assistant, Housekeeping, Lawn and Maintenance Helpers, Garden Helpers, Sponsor a Drive and Photographers. For more info, contact: Claudia Arseneaux, Volunteer Coordinator, Tel: 985-377-4157; E-mail:
volunteer@womenscenterforhealing.org.
Gift Certificates Available!
$25 certificates are good toward all services for women offered by the center and its on-site partners. Call
today to make the special women in your life delighted! (985) 892-8111 or order online at
info@womenscenterforhealing.org
We have rooms of varying sizes to rent for 1/2 day, full day, multiple days for one time or
recurring needs. Great Room weekend rentals for workshops and retreats available for
$230/weekend. Contact Center personnel at (985) 892-8111 or
info@womenscenterforhealing.org to discuss rates and availability.
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71667 Leveson Street
Abita Springs, LA 70420
“Strong women, taking care of themselves and supporting each other, make a positive impact on
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our community and the larger world.”