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Aromatherapy Fall Series – NOV 6 – Stomp on Stress and Sickness with Essential Oils!

Oct16
Aromatherapy Fall Series – Part 5
Stomp on Stress and Sickness with Essential Oils!
Learn how to use the germ-killing, energizing powers of essential oils to help get you through the cold, hard winter.
Learn how stress and sickness are related, which essential oils are best for stress and immune health, and how to use them to support your well-being every day.
Make and take home a stress-relief bath & body oil, a mood-lifting, germ-killing aromatherapy blend to diffuse at home, and a personal immune-building essential oil inhaler to give you a boost throughout the day.
Thursday November 6th, 7:00-9:00 pm
Hillier Hall
Call/text Jennifer at 613-438-5955 or Kyley at 613-885-9016 to register. $15 materials fee – prepayment required to hold your spot. Maximum 10 – book now so you don’t miss out!

Aromatherapy Fall Series – OCT 30 – Making Aromatherapy Gifts: Head to Toe Skincare

Oct16
Aromatherapy Fall Series – Part 4
Skin

Treat your skin to some natural, nourishing products you can make yourself

Making Aromatherapy Gifts – Head to Toe Skincare

Join this fun, hands-on class and learn how to make aromatherapy skincare goodies that will pamper your loved ones from head to toe!
Make and take home a fabulous facial mask, delicious body scrub and reviving foot creme. Maybe if you’re really good, she’ll have a Spa Day and invite you to play with all your creations!
Thursday October 30th, 7:00-9:00 pm
Hillier Hall
Call/text Jennifer at 613-438-5955 or Kyley at 613-885-9016 to register. $20 materials fee – prepayment required to hold your spot. Maximum 10 – book now so you don’t miss out!

 

Aromatherapy Fall Series – OCT 16: Make Aromatherapy Gifts – Bath Salts, Massage Oils & More

Oct2

Aromatherapy Fall Series – Part 3

Bath salts

Make accessories to ‘me’ time or a gift for someone special.

 

How to Make Aromatherapy Gifts – Bath Salts, Massage Oils & More
Want to give unique, handcrafted gifts this holiday season? Why not make them yourself? Join our relaxed, playful class on how to make aromatherapy goodies for the folks on your list!
Make and take home sweet scented Bath Salts, melt-your-bones Massage Oil and enticing aromatherapy Perfume. Bring a friend and have some fun… and TRY not to keep your masterpieces for yourself!
Thursday October 16th, 7:00-9:00 pm
Hillier Hall
Call/text Jennifer at 613-438-5955 or Kyley at 613-885-9016 to register. $20 materials fee – prepayment required to hold your spot. Maximum 10 – book now so you don’t miss out!

Aromatherapy Fall Series – Green Cleaning with Essential Oils

Sep18
Aromatherapy Fall Series – Part 2
Green cleaning

Your family and your environment will thank you for cleaning your home with these recipes.

 

Green Cleaning with Essential Oils
Ready to switch to non-toxic cleaners that really work AND make your house smell wonderful?
Come play with us as we look at which essential oils are the best disinfectants, how to mix them to make your own cleaning supplies, and how they compare with commercial products.
Plus, make and take home germ-killing all-purpose cleaning concentrate, sanitizing tub scrub, and heavy duty floor cleaner. It’s fun, money-saving and good for your family and planet – is there any reason not to switch?
Thursday October 2nd, 7:00-9:00 pm
Hillier Hall
Call/text Jennifer at 613-438-5955 or Kyley at 613-885-9016 to register. $15 materials fee – prepayment required to hold your spot. Maximum 10 – book now so you don’t miss out!

 

Aromatherapy Fall Series: Fight the Flu with Essential Oils

Sep2
Aromatherapy Fall Series – Part 1
Fight the flu

Flu season is coming. Be ready with essential oils


Fight the Flu with Essential Oils

Are you ready for cold and flu season? With the cool weather coming, so are the germs! Imagine if you could stop a virus in  its tracks – without medication or weeks of recovery time (or whining!)
Learn how plant-based medicine works, which essential oils are best for which types of virus, and how to use them effectively to take care of your family.

Make and take home 3 aromatherapy remedies: flu shot in a bottle,  hand sanitizer, and chest rub. You’ll be amazed by the power you can put in your medicine cabinet!
Thursday September 18th, 7:00-9:00 pm
Hillier Hall
Call/text Jennifer at 613-438-5955 or Kyley at 613-885-9016 to register. $15 materials fee – prepayment required to hold your spot. Maximum 10 – book now so you don’t miss out!

Aromatherapy Make & Take Class

May29

Get Set for Summer! Make & Take Class

Next Thursday, June 5th, 7:00PM at Hillier Hall:

Learn how to make your own summer remedies: Owie salve for bites and stings, bug repellent and hand sanitizer – all green, all natural, all with essential oils.

Call/text Jen at 613-438-5955 or Kyley at 613-885-9016 to register. $10 materials fee – prepayment required to hold your spot. Maximum 10 – book now so you don’t miss out!

Zen meditation retreat – Sat Nov 9

Oct31

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Zen silent daylong meditation retreat at Hillier Hall. All are welcome to this no-charge event, sponsored by the Hillier Recreation Committee. Led by Jane Macdonald an ordained buddhist priest living in Wellington.

You are invited to attend all or part of the day. Please try to time your arrival for the end of kinhin and your departure for the end of zazen.

Schedule:

9:00-9:40 – zazen (sitting meditation)

9:40-9:50 – kinhin (walking meditation)

9:50-10:30 – zazen (sitting meditation)

10:30-10:40 – kinhin (walking meditation)

10:40-11:20 – zazen (sitting meditation)

11:30-12:00 – kinhin (walking meditation)

12:00-1:00 – BREAK (bring your own lunch)

1:00-1:30 – zazen (sitting meditation)

1:30-1:40 – kinhin (walking meditation)

1:40-2:20 – zazen (sitting meditation)

2:20-2:30 – kinhin (walking meditation)

2:30-3:10 – zazen (sitting meditation)

3:10-3:30 – brief discussion

3:30 – retreat ends

What to bring: Cushions for sitting or for your feet (chairs will be provided). A mat or folded blanket to sit on (if you won’t be using a chair). Your lunch.

What to wear: Warm layers, loose and comfortable. Try to avoid clothes with loud patterns or writing.

Questions: Contact Jane 613.399.3882

Zen Buddhist Meditation

Oct18

Jane Macdonald leads Zen Buddhist meditation sessions every Monday from 7 – 8:30pm. All welcome!

10 minutes walking meditation followed by 40 minutes sitting meditation.

There will also be a day-long session on Saturday, November 9 from 9am – 3:30pm.

Call Jane Macdonald for details 399-3882.