Page 63 - Sonoma County Gazette April 2017

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Mar 29 ~ Managing Stress and Avoiding Burnout for Creatives -Workshop focuses on helping to prioritize elements of your life based on your mission (whether personal, business, or both), and includes take-away tools and tips in a fun, hands-on format. Free, 5:30p - 7:30p, Songbird Community Healing Center, 8297 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, events.r20.constantcontact.com
Mar 30 ~ Computer Basics Cara Suminski from SCAN health plan for a class on computer basics. $3 for members/ $4 for non-members, 2:00p, Sebastopol Area Senior Center, 167 North High Street, Sebastopol, 707- 829-2440, sebastopolseniorcenter.org
Apr 1 ~ BeeKind Package Bee Installation One hour lecture/ instruction on the Beekind method of installing a package of honeybees in your hive. Taught by Doug Vincent, Owner and Beekeeper of beekind. Please see the Youtube video athttp:// beekind.com/packagebeeinstallation. html Free, 11 - 12p, Beekind Store, 921 Gravenstein Hwy S., Sebastopol, 707- 824-2905, beekind.com/index.html
Apr 17 ~ Wellness Series - Natural Treatment for High Blood Pressure & Cholesterol Levets - Speaker - Shiroko Sokitch MD - $10. donation, 6:30- 8p, 501 Petaluma Ave Sebastopol
Apr 17 ~ Petaluma Creative and Abundant Artist - About the business- end of being an artist of any kind. Free, 6 - 8pm, Aqus Cafe, 189 H St., Petaluma, aqus.com/event/creative- and-abundant-artist-2/2017-04-17/
April 18 ~ Adoptive Parent Support Group Navigating the School System & the IEP Process for Adoptive Parents. Learn what your family is entitled to receive by law from a local Educational Advocate. Guest speaker, Jill Markham, MA, will also discuss the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process. Free, 6p - 7:45p, 707-303-1509, Robin, robinr@jfcs.org
Apr 18 ~ Risky Business Panel: A Chance for Parents and Their Teens to Talk About It - The Risky Business Panel is intended to provide unbiased information for teens in grades 7 through 12 and their parents about Risky Businesses-- sex, substances, and relationships. Open to all, RSVP required, 6:30p - 8:30p, Sonoma Academy, 2500 Farmers Lane, Santa Rosa, facebook.com/events/642124739314315/, mackenzie.nekton@sonomaacademy.org
Apr 18 - Apr 19 ~ The Three Myths that are Causing Your Back Pain - Class includes slide show on posture, lecture, practice and hands-on guidance. Class times: Apr 18 from 7:15-9 pm and Apr 19 from 1-2:45 pm Call to register Free, RSVP required, Sonoma Body Balance, 210 Vallejo Street, Suite C, Petaluma, 707-278-8718, sonomabodybalance.com/
Apr 22 ~ Breema Workshop ~ Nourishing and revitalizing, Breema self-care exercises and partner bodywork support you to deepen your connection to yourself as you connect with others. $40 online / $45 at the door, 12p - 3p, Foo Dog Yoga, 490 Second St., Petaluma, 707-338-4050, birthek@breema.com
The Sonoma County Medical Association Alliance Foundation
Garden Tour May 19 and 20, 2017
We return to Santa Rosa where 7 gardens and one home will be on display, whose owners have transformed their properties into unique expressions
of their vision of beauty in harmony with the natural environment. Our “footprint” is relatively small- central and northeast Santa Rosa- and most of the gardens are relatively compact, which will promote a leisurely experience, although as always the Tour can be spread out over the 2 days if desired.
We are continuing and expanding on our long tradition
of added attractions in the gardens. A variety of genres of live music will be performed by local youth. The medical community’s “Everyone has a Heart” art project creations will be on exhibit for viewing and purchase. Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer your most
Apr 2 & 16 ~ English Country Dance
Join us for spirited dancing called to live music. No partner necessary, beginners welcome, fragrance-free event. $10 - $12. www.nbcds.org. 2 - 4:30p, Wischemann Hall, 465 Morris St., Sebastopol
Apr 3 ~ Cyber Security: How to Protect Your Identity (and Bank Account) in the 21st Century Discuss how to make home and mobile Internet access more secure, how to create effective passwords and keep them safe, and how to protect against scams. Rsvp 10 - 11:30a, Village Network 402 Petaluma Blvd, Petaluma, 707-776- 6055, villagenetworkofpetaluma.org, info@VillageNetworkofPetaluma.org
Apr 6, 13, 20, 27 ~ Petaluma Zen and Heart Practices –Zen Meditation & Teachings in a relaxed setting (chairs provided if needed) 30 min of sitting, some walking meditation, and a short talk and discussion of Buddhism from Zen, but other traditions included. By Donation - 11a-12p, Wellness by Design Yoga Studio, 224 A Walker St., Petaluma, 707-544-1436, Bruce Fortin, OccidentalLagunaSangha.org
Apr 12 ~ Protect Yourself or Your Organization: The ABC’s of Contracts and Agreements - importance of contracts and agreements Free, 5:30 - 7p, Sonoma County Economic Development Board, 141 Stony Circle, Suite 110, Santa Rosa, 707-565-6134, Samantha Kimpel, creativesonoma.org
pressing garden questions. Once again, a Garden Bench from Absolute Home and Garden will be the door prize. Children’s books with a gardening theme by Sandy Baker will be autographed and for sale, and donated gently used gardening books will be available for bargain prices. A Plant Sale will feature succulents, perennials and other horticultural delights offered by Cottage Gardens of Petaluma.
Apr 24 ~ Advanced Care Planning
For our Silver Anniversary Tour, we have pulled out all the stops for a fabulous array of Raffle prizes, including overnight stays in beautiful Sonoma County venues, wine and food pairings, and garden sculpture. You can purchase raffle tickets and a chance to win, as well as supporting our cause, even if you do not purchase tickets to the garden tour itself!
Nina Arbour, treatment options and how to discuss your wishes with family and friends. Rsvp 10 -11:30a, Village Network 402 Petaluma Blvd, Petaluma, 707-776- 6055, villagenetworkofpetaluma.org, info@VillageNetworkofPetaluma.org
Our Community Beneficiaries this year include the Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County, Hope Counseling, LifeWorks of Sonoma County, Redwood Empire Food Bank, The Living Room Center, and Verity. In addition, Garden Tour is a primary fundraiser for SCMAAF’s in house programs serving Sonoma County youth to combat bullying in schools and distracted driving, provide holiday gifts and computers to foster children, and award scholarships for students pursuing careers in the health professions.
Apr 24 ~ Developing Good Bedtime Routines -Learn step-by-step suggestions to manage bedtime issues, Free to all parents/caregivers with children under six years-old and not in kindergarten. 6 - 7:30p at The Children’s Museum of Sonoma County, 1835 W. Steele Ln., Santa Rosa. Sign up online: www. cmosc.org/triple-p-parenting-sessions
Tickets are $45 through April 30, $50 May 1- day of event
www.scmaa.org to purchase tickets, and for more detailed information on Garden Tour, sponsorships, beneficiary programs, and raffle prizes and tickets, or call (707) 578-4537
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