CLASSES, Workshops and Seminars - Sonoma County CALENDAR

There's a tremendous array of classes and workshops available - these are for FREE or under $15.

A free College Academic Preparation Program for high school seniors is being offered by The Healthcare Workforce Development Program in conjunction with the Santa Rosa Junior College. They will meet once a month on Saturdays. They will cover college preparation, careers in healthcare, basic college skills, how to pay for college and financial aid info. Call 527-4809 if you are interested.

The Arthritis Foundation is now accepting applications for our 2013 Summer Science Internship Program. This program places 12 outstanding students in laboratories at the University of California, San Francisco and Stanford University. Interns receive hands on experience in the fields of rheumatology and immunology. Students can learn more about the internship and apply through our Summer Science Internship Website: www.SummerScienceInternship.kintera.org.

Jun 1 ~ Vamos a Nadar (Let's Go Swimming) ~ The free bilingual program includes swim classes in the pool for children, water safety lectures for parents, and demonstration of lifesaving techniques. Upon completion of the class, children will receive coupons for a two-week course of swim lessons. Each family pays $15 per student for those classes. Vamos a Nadar (Let's Go Swimming) returns for its tenth year with a goal of training more than 300 Hispanic children and their parents in water safety classes. For further information about the program or to register, interested people should contact the American Red Cross, Sonoma, Mendocino & Lake Counties, (707) 577-7624 or www.redcross.org/sonomacounty.
Saturday, June 1, Benicia Pool,7469 Bernice Ave, Rohnert Park, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Saturday, June 8, Healdsburg Swim Center, 360 Monte Vista Ave Healdsburg, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 15, Ives Pool, 7400 Willow St., Sebastopol, 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
Sunday, June 23, Windsor Pool, 931 Foxwood Dr., Windsor, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Saturday, July 29, Cloverdale Pool, 205 W. 1st St., Cloverdale, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Jun 1 ~ Taking Charge: From Fear to Freedom ~ On the street or on the track, fear and anxiety can get in the way of a great ride. Come spend a couple of hours in this interactive workshop learning an easy-to-use, proven method to clear your worries, quickly and easily! Applicable to any stressful situation, home, work or play. Ditch the fear and experience true riding freedom! 2-4pm at Finley Community Center, Santa Rosa (2060 W. College Ave). Only $25.RSVP required:  info@FindYrWay.com

Jun 3 ~ Seaweed Talk ~ Julie Drucker will discuss identification of edible seaweeds, medicinal and culinary uses, fish and game licensing requirements, and equipment needed to begin.  She will also show a slideshow of some of her harvesting trips on the Mendocino Coast. There will be seaweed to sample and you will also have an opportunity to purchase some to take home. 6pm at West County Herb Co, 3641 Main St in Occidental. More info at www.westcountyherb.com

Jun 5 ~ The 3 Myths That are Causing Your Back Pain ~ Free, RSVP required.  7:15-9:15 pm.  Sonoma Body Balance, 210 Vallejo Street, Suite C, Petaluma. Class includes slide show on posture, lecture, practice and hands-on guidance.  Call 707-658-2599 or register at www.sonomabodybalance.com.

Jun 5 ~ Workshop on Stream Protection Policies ~ The public is invited to attend an informational workshop to be held by Permit and Resource Management Department staff to learn about the implementation of the County’s General Plan and Area Plan stream protection policies (PRMD File No. ORD13-0002). Stream setback distances were decided during the development of Area Plans, Specific Plan and the General Plan update. These setbacks will be incorporated into the Zoning Code and will be consistent the current stream protections of the County’s Building and Grading ordinances. 4-6pm at 2550 Ventura Avenue, Santa Rosa, in the Hearing Room. For more information, please contact Yolanda Solano at 707-565-7387 or send an email to Yolanda.Solano@sonoma-county.org.

Jun 8 ~ "Nurturing Touch for Living in the Present" ~ Practice self-care exercises and partner bodywork to experience body-mind connection and the art of being present. Open to beginners. 1-4pm  Bodyworks Yoga/POST Wellness, 224A Weller St, Petaluma. Info/Registration: 510-379-4057 or laurar@breema.com.

Science Buzz Café ~ A place where, for the price of a cup of coffee or a bowl of soup, people can meet to discuss the latest ideas of science and technology which are changing our lives. www.sciencebuzzcafe.org/ Daniel Osmer daniel@economicsfoundation.org
May 23 ~ "Education Café: Economics of Education" with Robert Porter, PhD & Daniel Osmer. $5 admission, 6:30pm at Cofee Catz, 6761 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol
May 20 ~ "Hydroponics: Present and Future" with Barbara Rigby. $5 admission, 6:30pm at Coffee Catz, 6761 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol
Jun 4 ~ "The Physics of Synchronicity" with Sky Nelson, physics teacher. $6 admission, 6-9pm at Aqus Cafe, 189 H St, Petaluma.
Jun 6 ~ "Female Imagery in Eurasia: First 35,000 years" with Joan Marler, archaeomythologist. $5 admission, 7pm at the French Garden Restaurant, 8050 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol
Jun 13 ~ "Oh My Aching Head: Everything You Wanted to Know About Headaches" with Dr. Allan Bernsein, Neurologist. $5 admission, 7pm at the French Garden Restaurant, 8050 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol.

Jun 10 ~ “Bite of Reality” ~ Redwood Credit Union and Chop’s Teen Club announced that they would be partnering to present a free “Bite of Reality” financial workshop for local teens on Monday, June 10 from 3 pm to 6 pm at Chop’s Teen Club, 509 Adams Street in Santa Rosa. The event, which teaches basic money management skills in a fun, interactive setting, is a hands-on simulation designed to provide teens with a taste of real-world financial realities, such as paying off student loans, obtaining medical insurance, and paying for basic necessities like groceries and utilities. To register a teenager, email biteofreality@redwoodcu.org, or call (707) 576-5259.

Jun 11-14 ~ Academy for Banking and Finance ~ Any high school Sophomore, Junior or Senior is invited to attend this FREE 16 hour course to become acquainted with many of the financial realities they will face when they make their way into the "real world." The Summer session will run from 9:) a.m. - 1:00 p.m. from Tuesday, June 11th through Friday, June 14th.  Also, on the last day of the Academy, attendees and their parents are invited to a free catered lunch and graduation ceremony. To register: E-mail: academy@redwoodcu.org. Include full name, age, school and phone number. Please call (707) 576-5259 with any questions. 

Jun 12 ~ Neighborhood Watch Program ~ Presenter: Cheri Kraus. Learn about citizen training programs, crime prevention strategies such as home security, Operation Identification and others being implemented by citizens. $10 per lecture. 7-8pm at Luther Burbank Home & Garden, Santa Rosa & Sonoma Aves, Santa Rosa. Call 707-524-5445, or Email burbankhome@lutherburbank.org to reserve your space.

Jun 15 ~ Sudden Oak Death Blitz ~ First, attend one of these meetings to learn to identity symptoms on California bay laurel and tanoak leaves. Sonoma, 10-11am at the Sonoma Community Center, 276 East Napa St. Sebastopol, 10-11am at the Veterans Memorial Hall, 282 High St. Santa Rosa, 10-11am at the Environmental Discovery Center, Spring Lake Regional Park, 393 Violetti Rd. Second, make leaf collections on your own Saturday and/or Sunday. Third, return leaves to meeting site. The leaves will be taken to a UC Berkeley lab to test for the pathogen that causes sudden oak death.  The results will be mapped in Google Earth. go to http://ucanr.edu//sonomasod/ for more info. 

June 24 - CPR / First Aid / AED Training Seminar. The session will provide training to respond to accidents and sudden illnesses in emergency medical situations. Upon completion of the class, two-year certifications will be given for CPR and First Aid. The class will be held June 24th from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., presented in Spanish and located at Farm Bureau: 970 Piner Road in Santa Rosa. Advanced registration is required. For further information or to register, contact Farm Bureau at: 707-544-5575 or info@sonomafb.org.

ON-GOING

Alive Yoga Studio ~ 972 Gravenstein Hwy S, Ste 110 in Sebastopol. Visit www.alive-yoga.com for full schedule of classes
Mon ~ Yoga for Teens ~ with Cindy Simms, Mondays 4-5:30, Alive Yoga, 972 Gravenstein Hwy S, suite 110, www.alive-yoga.com
Mon ~ Iyengar Beginners Yoga ~ 6-7:30 beginning yoga in the Iyengar tradition with Liz Levy at Alive Call 415-717-1668 for more info. 
Thur ~ Iyengar Kids Yoga ~ 2:15-3:15, kid’s yoga in the Iyengar tradition with Liz Levy.
Tues & Thurs ~ Anusara inspired ~ practice with Mark Lundbeck, 4pm and 5:45pm.
Wed ~ Vinyasa Flow Yoga ~ 6-7:30 with Richard Koman, beginning March 13, vigorous inspired Vinyasa flow, all levels.
Sat ~ Intro to Yoga Series ~ with Ruth Bracken, 9-10:30 for 8 weeks. Call 415-717-1668 for more info.
Sun ~ Ashtanga  Yoga ~ 11-12:30, Ashtanga yoga primer with Beth Lambert. For those new to Ashtanga, a great way to start your practice!

Annadel Fitness ~ Offering Barsculpt, Boot Camp, Pilates, Yoga and Zumba Classes.  4283 Montgomery Drive, Santa Rosa  ~ 707-292-7127  ~ annadelfitness.com 

Art Classes at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts ~ 6780 Depot St., Sebastopol  ~ 707-829-4797 www.sebarts.org

dhyana Center Classes ~ A holistic healing, health educational center and community workshop space. 186 North Main Street, Suite 220
Sebastopol. For complete list of classes and events, visit http://dhyanacenter.com 707.823.8818

YOGA IN GRATON - Sat., Sun., Wed. and Thurs., from Slow Flow and 1-2-3 Yoga to Yoga/Pilates to Intro to the Ashtanga Primary Series.  ~ yogaingraton.com ~ northbayyoga.blogspot.com.

Yoga with Deborah Shemesh ~ New persons specials $22.50 for four classes, if it's your birthday you receive your 5th class for FREE.  All series good for 6 months. www.deborahshemesh.com 341 North Main Street, Sebastopol.

Charles M. Schulz Museum & Research Center, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. Visit the Museum website for a complete class schedule, or call for fees and reservations at (707) 284-1263. schulzmuseum.org

Dance Classes ~ Ballroom, Latin, Salsa and Swing, 1st group class FREE. Beginning ~ intermediate, no partner needed. Children 6-12 ~ seniors. Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol ~ 707-992-5092 ~ steppinoutdance.net

Sebastopol Community Cultural Center ~ Click here for the full list of classes at the Community Center 

Seven Spiritual Laws Of Yoga Class ~ (Raja Yoga) 3 days a week at 341 North Main Street Studio (with red umbrella) across the street from Safeway. The introductory cost is only $22.50 for a 4 series, making it only $5.75 per class. New client special. www.deborahshemesh.com

Mon & Fri- Join Tara Garland RYT of Wild Orchid Yoga. All levels & all ages welcome! Classes are of various asana (pose) sequences designed to provide a well-balanced practice. Bring a yoga mat if you have one. Sliding scale $5-15 for more info & full class schedule WildOrchidYoga.net (707)228-3114 Location: The Arlene Francis Center 99 6th St. Santa Rosa Time: Every Mon 11:15am-12:30pm & Fri 12-1:15pm

Mon ~ First Monday Herb Talk ~ FREE Monthly talks with guest speakers/professionals at the West County Herb Company, 3641 Main St in Occidental. Talks begin at 6:30pm and will feature a different speaker each time. For info, call 707-874-9567.

Mon ~ Pilates Mat Classes ~ Pilates Method full-body workout with Mary Black. Drop-in. $12. 9:00-10:00 am, Monte Rio Community Ctr, 20488 Hwy 116 ~ 865-9230 ~ russianriverpilates.com

Mon ~ Video series on Overweight/Obesity and Weight Loss ~ plus discussion – 7 to 9pm – in Cotati – By donation ($5-10) – info: 707-260-2301,www.coachanu.org

Mon ~ Sat - Drop-in Yoga $14, lunchtime classes $10. Surya Mandir Yoga & Meditation Studio, 633 4th St, Suite G, Santa Rosa. INFO: 707-235-1413, www.suryamandiryoga.com

Mon-Tue-Wed ~ Spanish ~ 3 levels. Small groups. $11-15. Credentialed bilingual teacher Hilary Moore, M.Ed, BCLAD ~ 824-8467 ~ hilary@monitor.net

Mon-Wed-Sun ~ Zumba ~ Mon 7:15 pm w/Dusty Quattrocchi, Wed at 7:15 pm w/Zeena Quinn, Sun at 8:30 am w/Dusty Quattrocchi. $10/ class, $80/10 classes.  Sebastopol Community Center, 390 Morris St, Sebastopol ~ zeenaquinn.com ~ zumbawithdusty.com

Mon-Thu-Sat ~ Zumba ~ With Taio and Gina. Mon 6pm/Thu 4:30pm/Sat 10:30am ~ $8 drop-in. St. Hubert’s Hall, Guerneville. tallitotp@gmail.com

Mon-Tue-Thu-Fri ~ Yoga Classes ~ Wild Orchid Yoga @ Marvins Gardens. Mon 9:30-10:45am/Tue 8-9:15am & 9:30-10:45am/Thu 9:30-10:45am/Fri 8-9:15am & 9:30-10:45am $ 5:30-7pm (at Salmon Creek Beach). 707-228-3114

Mon & Fri ~ Free Reiki Share Circles ~ Learn more about Reiki & share skills. 1:30-3:30, Occidental & Guerneville ~ 869-8073 ~ sonomacountyreiki.com

2nd Mon ~ Readiness Amid Chaos ~ Let go of stress & move forward with confidence, resilient & adaptive. $10 by donation. 7:00-9:00 pm, Share Exchange, 531 Fifth St, Santa Rosa ~ shareexchange.coop

Tues ~ Socialization Group for Adopted Young Children (6-9 years) ~ Help children in the early school years develop healthy social skills and practice “talking about” adoption. This small group will provide adopted children with a natural peer group of other adopted children and encourage them to establish positive peer relations and strengthen self-esteem. Meets Tues at 3:30-5:00pm.  Facilitated by Amy McIntyre, MA. To enroll or receive more information, contact Liz Jimenez, MSW, at 707-303-1509 or LizJ@jfcs.org.

Tues ~ Creating a Lifebook for Your Adopted Child ~ A lifebook is a collection of words, photos, graphics, artwork, and memorabilia that create a life record for an adopted child. This ten session class for parents will guide you through the creation of this special book for your child. Group meets two Tuesday evenings per month from 5:30-7:30 pm. Facilitated by Barbara Joy. To enroll or receive more information, contact Liz Jimenez, MSW, at 707-303-1509 or LizJ@jfcs.org.

Tues ~ Denny Freeman's Dance ~ Tuesday evenings at Kicks Dance Studio, 1426 Mendocino Ave.@ Pacific Ave. Jittberbug, Balboa, Charleston, Swing, open dancing, private lessons. To pre-register or if any Q's please contact Denny at 707 529-1332.

Tue ~ How to Be Happy: Promoting Positive Emotions ~ 7-8:30pm ~ skipping every 2nd Tues. In Cotati, by donation ($10 per session) For more info: coachanu.org or 707-260-2301.

Tue ~  “Legacies as Lessons: Learning From the Past” Holocaust Lecture Series ~ 4-5:40pm ~ through May 7 ~ Warren Auditorium in Ives Hall, Sonoma State University ~ sonoma.edu/holocaust/

Tue ~ Needlecraft Sessions ~ By donation. 10am – 1pm, The Legacy, 781 Gravenstein Hwy S (near McDonald’s), Sebastopol ~ 823-7520 ~ sebastopolseniorcenter.org/legacy.htm

Tue ~ Life Coaching Workshops ~ Promoting mental, physical & spiritual fitness. $10 by donation. 7-8:30 pm, 21st Century Health Club Bldg, 680 E Cotati Ave ~ Anu de Monterice, 260-2301 ~ coachanu.org

Tue ~ Guitar Lessons for Veterans - 7-9pm Free with Virgil Elliot. Eagle Ridge Winery, 111 Goodwin Rd., Penngrove. 707-664-8198 ~ have-vets.org.

Tue ~ Creative Writing Classes for Veterans - 3-5pm. Free w. Meg Ellingson. North Bay Veterans Resource Center, 2455 Bennett Valley Rd. #B117, Santa Rosa ~ 707-544-1034 ~ have-vets.org

Tue~ Humor Classes for Veterans - 1-3pm. Free with Lee Gooding. North Bay Veterans Resource Center, 2455 Bennett Valley Rd. #B117, Santa Rosa ~ 707-887-0250 ~ have-vets.org

Tues ~ Farm Classes at Root ~We work with children, teaching life skills through organic farming practices, with greater compassion and responsibility towards animals, the earth, and each other! $10 fee, 2-3pm at Root Farm in Sebastopol. www.rootcarefarm.com or 707-477-3542 for more info.

Tues ~ Metta Meditation ~ Metta or Loving-kindness meditation. Session begins at 7PM, $15 per person at the door. Email Joanie to reserve your place at joanie@apositivelight.com. 6470 Kelsey Creek Dr. Kelseyville

Tue ~ Strength Training ~ with Deborah Shemesh at the Sebastopol Area Senior Center. 11:15am-12pm. $7 per class, drop-in welcome. www.deborahshemesh.com 707-824-9690

Tue ~ Stress Management class ~ 7:00 to 8:30 pm in Santa Rosa. $10. The class includes information about research, activities, and discussion. Seating is limited; please call for reservations and for directions. (707) 527-8308. Melinda I. Hempstead, MA, instructor.

Tue ~ Renewal of Presence Practice Group ~ Join us for an ongoing discussion of these issues, and for engagement with exercises that explore the practical metaphysics of renewing and intensifying Presence in every moment of existence. Tayu Meditation Center staff. Tuesdays at 7:30 pm at Many Rivers Books. 130 S. Main St., Suite 101, Sebastopol, 707-829-8871, www.manyriversbooks.com.

Tues ~ Women's Zen Meditation ~ Instructor: Chris Fortin. 5-6:30pm, $10 donation. Register at: 707.527.8106. At the Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High Street, Sebastopol.

Tue & Wed ~ Weekly sitting meditation practice ~ Free meditation instruction available. Open to all. Schedule: santarosa.shambhala.org. At the Santa Rosa Shambhala Meditation Center, 709 Davis St.

Tue & Fri ~ Zumba Gold ~ Zumba modified for active older adults and beginners. $5 first time, $10 drop-in, discount class cards 10/$75. 9:30am, Lomitas Schoolhouse, 2421 Lomitas Ave., Santa Rosa~707-583-4913~ www.partywithanna.com

Tues & Thurs ~ Mat Pilates ~ Now at the new dhyana Center in downtown Sebastopol. Taught by Paula 1:30pm to 3pm.

Tue-Thu-Fri-Sat ~ Zumba with Roxanne ~ Tue & Thu 9:15am, Sat 9:30am ($10 drop in) Fri 6:30pm ($5 drop in) Annadel Dance & Fitness Studio, 4283 Montgomery Dr, Santa Rosa ~ roxzumba.weebly.com

Tue & Sat ~ Yoga ~ Kathleen Hardy. Sliding scale fee. Tue 6pm, & Sat 9:30 am. Monte Rio Community Ctr, 20488 Hwy 116, Monte Rio ~ 865-9956 ~ mrrpd.org

1st Wed ~ Tarot with Christeen ~ at Panera in Santa Rosa from 6:45 to 8:45. free. www.doorwaystarot.com

Wed ~ Exploring the Buddha’s Teaching ~ 7:30-9pm ~ 30 min video, different each week, plus discussion and meditation. In Cotati, free with donations accepted. For more info: coachanu.org or 707-260-2301

Wed ~ Intermediate Modern Dance ~ Previous movement experience suggested. Every Wed at Yoga On Center, 401 Center St., Healdsburg. Class priced $10-15. 707-433-6500 or visit www.yogaoncenter.com 

Wed ~ Kinderpuppy ~ Play time, training, advice for pups 10-16 weeks old. $10 drop in. 7-8 pm, Animal Hospital of Cotati, 331 East Cotati Ave ~ 292-5862 ~ pawsitiveresults.net

Wed ~ Midrash Study ~ 7PM taught by Rabbi Mordecai Miller. Based on Louis Ginzberg's The Legends of the Jews. Congregation Beth Ami, 4676 Mayette Dr., Santa Rosa. 707-360-3000

Wed ~ Square Dancing ~ with the Singles & Pairs Square Dance Club. All ages! $5/week. 7 pm, Monroe Hall, 1400 W College Ave, Santa Rosa ~ 538-1929 ~ singlesandpairs.com

Wed ~ Zumba ~ Dance fitness program utilizing Latin-inspired music. 5-7 pm, Bodega Bay Grange Hall, 1370 Bodega Ave ~ 875-3616 ~ bodegabaygrange.org

Wed ~ Painting & Drawing for Veterans - 7-9pm. Free with Virgil Elliot. Eagle Ridge Winery, 111 Goodwin Rd., Penngrove ~ 707-664-8198 ~ have-vets.org

2nd Wed ~ Clean Energy Workshops ~ Energy efficiency, solar PV & thermal, green building, financing, more! Free. 6-7 pm, City of Santa Rosa Utility Field Operations Building, Room M, 35 Stony Point Rd ~ srcity.org/CEA

Every Other Wed ~ Opening to Insight: Meditation and Discussion ~ Nick Egan, Founder, Advaya Institute, and Nyingma lineage teacher. Perfect for beginners and for those who want to deepen their practice. Everyone is welcome! 7:30 to 8:30 pm at Many Rivers Books. 130 S. Main St., Suite 101, Sebastopol, 707-829-8871, www.manyriversbooks.com.

3rd Wed ~ One Body! One Life! Health First!  ~ Balance weight, stress, blood sugar, hormones. Reg at 6pm; Interactive talk by Dr. Mark Burger, Pharm. D 6:30-8:30pm. $15. Flamingo Conf. Resort & Spa, 2777 4th St. at Farmers Lane, Santa Rosa  ~ Reservation: 837-7948

3rd Sat ~  Tarot drop-in ~ 2-4pm ~ Free, all levels. Bean Affair, 1270 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg ~ doorwaystarot.com

4th Wed ~ Eco Workshop ~ FREE monthly workshops about energy efficiency, water efficiency, and solar power generation. Sonoma Mountain Village, 1300 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park. (Located in the Business Cluster in Conference Room A).   

Thu ~ Yoga Awareness ~ Instructor: Deborah Shemesh. 11:15am at the Sebastopol Senior Center. Cost $8 per class. For further information please visit www.deborahshemesh.com

Thu ~ Creative Writing Workshop for Veterans – 6:30-8:30pm, Free.  Elim Lutheran Church, Baker & Stanley Sts., Petaluma ~ 707-664-0242 ~ have-vets.org.

Thu ~ Apple Tree Morris ~ All ages. 7:15 pm, Sebastopol Community Cultural Center, 390 Morris St ~ 823-6925 ~ 
cliff@kichu.com

Thu ~ Folkdancing Classes ~ Greek, Turkish, Balkan, & Israeli dance. All ages. By donation. 7:00-8:30 pm, Congregation Ner Shalom, 85 La Plaza, Cotati ~ Dori, 792-2784

Thu ~ Meditation Class ~ 8-week Meditation Class, 7 to 8:15pm, By donation ($5-10), in Cotati, 707-260-2301 or www.coachanu.org for info.

Thu ~ Folk Dance ~ couples, sets, line and circles, No partner needed. 1-3PM, Willowside Hall, 5299 Hall Rd., Santa Rosa, 546-8877 bacherelsa@comcast.net.

Thu ~ Zumba Gold ~ 9a at Windsor Senior Center (55+, drop-in:$6).www.partywithanna.com/

Thu-Sun ~ Yoga with Richard Koman ~ Thu 8:45-9:45am/Sat 10:30-11:30am/Sun 4-5:30pm (Sweaty Yoga). Graton Community Club, Main St. & N. Edison, Graton.  707-544-5354

Fri ~ Mat Pilates ~ Now at the new dhyana Center in downtown Sebastopol. Taught by Paula 8-9:30am.

Last Fri ~ Reiki Healing Circle ~ Joanie is a Reiki Master/Teacher. Using her powerful skills in moving energy she incorporates gentle Yoga and Qigong into this very powerful 2 hour Reiki energy healing session. Register by emailing joanie@apositivelight.com

Sat ~ Community Healing Circles ~ $15 by donation. 7 pm, Occidental Healing Arts, 3692 Bohemian Hwy #2 ~ 874-2050 ~ occidentalhealingarts.com

Sat ~ Qigong & Tai chi ~ with Emilio Gonzalez, 35 years experience. Beginners welcome. 10-11 am, Juilliard Park, Santa Rosa ~ 544-8750 ~ taichimap.com

1st Sat ~ Reiki Healing Clinic ~ Free, but RSVP required. 10am – 2pm, Healing Heart Reiki, 10 Fourth St #216, Santa Rosa ~ 322-9637 ~ santarosareiki.com

3rd Sat ~ Drop-In Tarot ~  Free Tarot drop-in from 2 to 4 at Bean Affair in Healdsburg with Christeen. www.doorwaystarot.com

CPR & First Aid Classes ~ American Red Cross, 5297 Aero Drive, Santa Rosa ~ 577-7600 ~ arcsm.org

1st Sun ~ CommUnity Meditation ~ Based on one of the Seven Spiritual Laws of Success as taught by Deepak Chopra. Free 10-11 a.m. located at 341 N Main St,Sebastopol. 707-824-9690 www.deborahshemesh.com

Sun ~ Creative Movement Dance ~ Open to All levels and Abilities. Every Sunday 4-5:30pm at Yoga On Center, 401 Center St., Healdsburg. Class prices $10-15. 707-433-6500 or visit www.yogaoncenter.com