Events Calendar

CHICAGO IANDS, support/study/resource forum for near-death, out-of-body, & spiritual experiences, losses. Guest Speaker: JULIE PAYNE; Healing with advanced radionics devices….how does it work? She is a stunning healer and will give a demonstration with the CoRe (Co-Resonance) machine… Don’t miss it! Frank Auditorium in Evanston Hospital. 2-5 pm. Free covered parking. Suggested donation – $20. For more info: 847.251.5758 or http: www.chicagoiands.org

CONSCIOUS CHOICES: 2 to 3:30pm. Acquire the tools to begin creating the life you want consciously, on a soul level, as opposed to creating out of fear from the ego. $20 Journey to Wholeness Center 9501 New England Ave Oak Lawn www.journeytowholeness.org 708-634-3664.

INTRODUCTION TO QI GONG with Jim Kaminecki Saturday, 2-4pm Join Qi Gong practitioner, Jim Kaminecki, for this introductory class to Qi Gong. During our 2 hours, you will be introduced to a level one Qi Gong form and we will practice it three to five times depending on our progress as a group. We will start the session with a brief warm up, which includes stretching exercises, then provide instruction on foundational techniques you will be using before we begin. All skill levels are welcome. $25/person offering with a maximum number of participants held to 20. Please bring active wear with you to participate: gym shoes, comfortable exercise clothes – sweatpants/short; sweatshirt/tee shirt. Location information: Spiritual Learning Center, Burr Ridge. Details available when registering. Call 312-786-0077, or send an email requesting the Burr Ridge address to SpiritualLearningCenter@gmail.com. www.SpiritualLearningCenter.com FREE PARKING.

PSYCHIC HOLISTIC FAIR @ Enlightened Balance Chakra Spa 11am until 6pm. Doors open at 9am for Retail Shoppers, Classes and Waitlist. Event is run on a first come, first served basis. Each day of the event has different offerings. Enlightened Balance Chakra Spa 30 North Williams, Brink Street Market Suite F, Crystal Lake.
www.EnlightenedBalance.com 815-307-1180

ROBIN HODSON-WORLD RENOWNED TRANCE MEDIUM is COMING TO CHERRY VALLEY April 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Cherry Valley Spiritualist Camp and Spiritualist Chapel in the Woods are pleased and honored to announce that ROBIN HODSON, English Medium, world renowned teacher and trance instructor, will be coming in April.
Robin has served Spiritualist Churches and Centers in his native Britain, America, Canada, Finland, Iceland, Switzerland, Sweden, Lapland, and many other countries for 28 years. He is President of the International Spiritualist Federation and Seafordspirit, an independent Spiritualist center. In addition to church and public platform presentations, Robin is an expert tutor in all forms of mediumship; his trance and physical mediumship is sought around the world. His recent mediumship presentation at the NSAC convention in Phoenix exhibited accuracy and specificity on the level of a Van Praagh or Edward. Robin will be presenting workshops, Sunday Service, and private readings April 9th through April 12th.
Cherry Valley Spiritualist Camp is the only Spiritualist Camp in Illinois, and will be reopening under new management in June. This is just the beginning of an exciting season in store! For more information: Cherry Valley Spiritualist Camp/Spiritualist Chapel in the Woods 8002 Service Rd. Cherry Valley, IL 61016. 779-207-8278.

WIRE WRAP – 1:00pm to 2:30pm So many people have asked about wire wrapping and we have found a wonderful person to teach it! Create your own jewelry with crystals! Cost of supplies – $15 Presenter: Justin Pasternak Crystal River Gifts 310 N LaFox Street, South Elgin, IL 60177. 224-535-8708. www.CrystalRiverGifts.com

PAIN RELIEF AT YOUR FINGERTIPS: 1 to 3pm. What is EFT? Are you experiencing physical pain? EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) can get you off the sidelines and back into the action. $20 Journey to Wholeness Center 9501 New England Ave Oak Lawn www.journeytowholeness.org 708-634-3664.

PSYCHIC HOLISTIC FAIR @ Enlightened Balance Chakra Spa -11am until 4pm. Doors open at 9am for Retail Shoppers, Classes and Waitlist. Event is run on a first come, first served basis. Each day of the event has different offerings. Enlightened Balance Chakra Spa 30 North Williams, Brink Street Market Suite F, Crystal Lake. www.EnlightenedBalance.com 815-307-1180

REIKI SHARE – 6:00pm. FREE We welcome all to attend. This is a wonderful opportunity if you have ever had any questions about healing Energy, or if you have Level 1 or Level 2 and you want to share your gift with others. This is a great time and place for just those very things. We open the doors to all for this amazing experience. Open Group Crystal River Gifts 310 N LaFox Street, South Elgin, IL 60177. 224-535-8708. www.CrystalRiverGifts.com

FREE. UFO’S, CROP CIRCLES, JESUS, MAITREYA. Free literature. Interesting discussion. Garrett Wellness, 3020 N. Kimball, 6:30-8:30pm. 708-955-3634. FREE

ADVANCED MEDITATION FOUR (4) SESSION PACKAGE Thursdays April 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th. See listing for Thursday, April 7th for full details.

GONG MEDITATION 7:30 pm $20 Gong meditations are one of the most deeply healing and restorative meditations possible, particularly because of the deep state of relaxation that is attained in response to the sound vibration. Gong meditation participants typically lie face up on a yoga mat or blanket in resting pose, or sit in a chair to experience the tremendous healing sounds and vibrations. Presenter: Andre Peraza WELCOME BACK ANDRE!!!!!!! Crystal River Gifts 310 N LaFox Street, South Elgin, IL 60177. 224-535-8708. www.CrystalRiverGifts.com

GUIDED MEDITATION WITH WALTER PERSCHKE Thursdays, April 7, 14, 21, 28. See Listing from Thursday, April 7th for full details.

DATE NIGHT YOGA with Heather Huffman & Michael Casey – 7:00p-9:00p $30 per person by 4/10 $35 per person after Partner required (romantic or potentially romantic) FocusOm Batavia www.focus-om.com

A CHANNELING WITH ARCHANGEL MICHAEL by Diana Kushenbach – 7-9pm (CST). 475 River Bend 200B Naperville, IL Online access to this event also, www.policeintuitive.com or call 630-269-0115 for more information.

ADVANCED INTUITION PART I WITH AMY BIANK, 4 weeks – beginning Saturday, April 16, April 30, May 14, and May 28th from 1:00 PM until 3:30 PM, 83 Century Dr., Oswego, IL – Call 630-554-7713 for information on attendance options, Skype sessions, pricing and to register. www.theintuitveangel.com

JOIN US FOR CONNECTING TO SPIRIT: Healing the Ancestral Soul through Family Constellations, 1-3:30 pm at Church of the Spirit, 2651 N. Central Park, Chicago. Donation $30 at the door (no registration required). Presented by Dr. Marta Carlson, Transpersonal and Energy Psychologist, Certified Family Constellation practitioner, Reiki Master/Teacher & EFT practitioner. Info: 772-489-5422

GONG BATH: 3 to 4:30pm. Deeply relax and let the vibrations of the gong open the flow of energy and create a body-mind state for change and healing. $25 Journey to Wholeness Center 9501 New England Ave Oak Lawn www.journeytowholeness.org 708-634-3664. Space Limited, Reserve Online.

INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION: 1 to 2pm. What is meditation? Learn how to quiet and still the mind to achieve peace and inner guidance. $10 Journey to Wholeness Center 9501 New England Ave Oak Lawn www.journeytowholeness.org 708-634-3664.

INTRODUCTION TO RESTORATIVE YOGA with Pete Stadalsky – 2:00p-4:00p $30 online, $35 at door FocusOm Batavia www.focus-om.com

ADVANCED MEDITATION FOUR (4) SESSION PACKAGE Thursdays April 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th. See listing for Thursday, April 7th for full details.

EFT FOR WEIGHT LOSS. www.EFT-Tom.com 4CE’s, MT, LCSW. 6-10pm, $125, RUAH Center, Naperville. 708-955-3634,

GUIDED MEDITATION WITH WALTER PERSCHKE Thursdays, April 7, 14, 21, 28. See Listing from Thursday, April 7th for full details.

FREE EFT WORKSHOP. 6-8PM, SoderWorld. 2CE’s. www.EFT-Tom.com 708-955-3634

HARP MEDITATION. April 24. Time: 1am-2pm. Price: $25. Mark Brewer is a professional harpist in the Chicago area, who leads harp meditations and is the creator of Power Chill album. A lifelong student of spirituality with a unique talent of “captivating” audiences, Brewer brings the healing properties of the harp to people through live meditations. As he plays the harp, an instrument made from natural materials, each string produces a spectrum of overtones that deeply penetrate into the light body to balance the listener and to aid in the healing process. Register in advance to hold your place by calling 312-786-0077, or sending an email to SpiritualLearningCenter@gmail.com. Location: Burr Ridge. More information you can find on the website: www.SpiritualLearningCenter.com .

MICHAEL HARNER’S BASIC WORKSHOP, THE WAY OF THE SHAMAN® sponsored by the Foundation for Shamanic Studies, www.shamanism.org At Cleo’s Aromapothecary , Rockford, Illinois Presented by Jo Ann Broder (815)-519-3104 Jo@shamanicThunder.com

THE MYSTERY OF CRYSTALS, HEALING STONES & OILS: 2 to 3:30pm. Learn all about the healing proprieties of these tools and how to apply them in your life. $20 Journey to Wholeness Center 9501 New England Ave Oak Lawn www.journeytowholeness.org 708-634-3664.

AUDIO PHARMACOLOGY® SOUND THERAPY: 3pm-5pm. What is sound and vibrational healing? How can it help me achieve balance, healing, alignment and peace? Sound Shower group therapy session along with a short lecture on Audio Pharmacology®. $30 Journey to Wholeness Center 9501 New England Ave Oak Lawn www.journeytowholeness.org 708-634-3664.

QUARTZ CRYSTAL SINGING BOWL MEDITATION with Diamond – 6:00p-7:30p $20 online, $25 at door FocusOm Batavia www.focus-om.com

ADVANCED MEDITATION FOUR (4) SESSION PACKAGE Thursdays April 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th. See listing for Thursday, April 7th for full details.

GUIDED MEDITATION WITH WALTER PERSCHKE Thursdays, April 7, 14, 21, 28. See Listing from Thursday, April 7th for full details.

CERTIFICATION CLASS FOR EFT WITH A GUARANTEE™. SoderWorld, Willowbrook, 9am-5pm both days. For beginners & experienced EFT Practitioners. Basics of Level 1 & 2, plus “EFT With A Guarantee™”. 14hr Certification workshop. $225/$195/$95 to audit. 14CE’s – LCSW, MT, etc. Money back guarantee. www.EFT-Tom.com 708-955-3634

HARP MEDITATION – Time: 1-2pmpm. Cost: $25. Mark Brewer is a professional harpist in the Chicago area, who leads harp meditations and is the creator of Power Chill album. A lifelong student of spirituality with a unique talent of “captivating” audiences, Brewer brings the healing properties of the harp to people through live meditations. As he plays the harp, an instrument made from natural materials, each string produces a spectrum of overtones that deeply penetrate into the light body to balance the listener and to aid in the healing process. Tickets are $25/person. Please call for your tickets. Crystal River Gifts 310 N LaFox Street, South Elgin, IL 60177. 224-535-8708. www.CrystalRiverGifts.com .

AN AFTERNOON WITH HEATHER HUFFMAN 3:00p-4:00p Family Yoga ($20 up to 3 family members, $5 for each additional member) 5:00p-6:00p Community Yoga $5. Both classes are drop-in FocusOm Batavia www.focus-om.com

CURVY YOGA WALKING SERIES – Wednesdays 7:00-8:15p with Mishelle O’Regan $85 for six-weeks FocusOm Batavia www.focus-om.com

WELL-BEING SYNCHRONY 6:00 – 8:00 pm $15 Discover simple facts and techniques to reach vibrant physical health, enhance the power of your thoughts, and enjoy conscious relaxation. What is Functional Wellness? How do thoughts become things? Learn this and more during Well-Being Synchrony. Includes 10-minute conscious breathing technique which will have a profound effect on your life. Price: $15 at the door. $10 pre-registration. Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Crystal River Gifts 310 N LaFox Street, South Elgin, IL 60177. 224-535-8708. www.CrystalRiverGifts.com

GUIDED MEDITATION WITH WALTER PERSCHKE – Thursdays, May 5, 12, 19, 26 7-8pm Suggested Love Offering $5 “Now is the time to build bridges. When the flood comes, and it will come, you need to be ready. It will be too late to prepare.” Walter Perschke. Learn to prepare for the changes our world is experiencing now and the changes to come. Learn how to center yourself and enter the inward journey we are all on. Join the peaceful future rather than the chaotic present. The answers are there for us to find. Let us help you to find them. Location information: Spiritual Learning Center, Burr Ridge. Details available when registering. Call 312-786-0077, or send an email requesting the Burr Ridge address to SpiritualLearningCenter@gmail.com www.SpiritualLearningCenter.com FREE PARKING.

THE WORLD TEACHER IS ALREADY HERE – UFO’s, Crop Circles, Prophecy = last pope, Jesus, Maitreya, Save our Planet. All related? Slide presentation, Literature. Nothing to join. Interesting discussion. Garrett Wellness, 3020 N. Kimball, Chicago. 6:30-8:30 pm, 708-955-3634. FREE.

MOTHER/DAUGHTER WELLNESS RETREAT – This extraordinary Mother’s Day healing weekend will change your life!! Yoga, massage, crystal healing, psychic medium, more! Southeastern Wisconsin. Contact Dr. Christina Wilke-Burbach: www.mindsoulandself.com/Retreats.html or mindsoulandself@yahoo.com or 608.393.7353.

BACK CARE BASICS with Kristina Reyes 1:00-3:30p $35 online, $40 at door FocusOm Batavia www.focus-om.com

GRIDDING– 1:00 pm – 3:00pm $25 Ever wonder what a crystal grid is and why you would want to create one? From the basic grid for manifesting love to the more intricate medicine wheel. Join us for our latest class where we will explore the various techniques when gridding with crystals. Presenter: Jody Evans Crystal River Gifts 310 N LaFox Street, South Elgin, IL 60177. 224-535-8708. www.CrystalRiverGifts.com

HEALING THE HEART MEDITATION with Debbie Leoni 9:30a-10:30a $16 drop-in FocusOm Batavia www.focus-om.com

INTRO TO INTENSIVE ADVANCED INTUITION WORKSHOP WITH AMY BIANK, from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM, Cost: $45.00, 83 Century Dr., Oswego, IL – Call 630-554-7713 for information and to register. www.theintuitveangel.com

REIKI 1 – Sat. May 7th & Sun. 8th – 10:00 am to 2:00pm. $200 Pre-registration $100 Learn how to heal yourself, your family and friends with reiki energy. After completing level one reiki you will know how to: heal yourself, help your family and friends, manifest goals, and use reiki as a preventative tool. Pre-registration is required. Contact Crystal River Gifts Presenter: Bharat, Reiki Master and Instructor Crystal River Gifts 310 N LaFox Street, South Elgin, IL 60177. 224-535-8708. www.CrystalRiverGifts.com

MEDITATION SERIES WITH MICHAEL VOLPE Tuesdays 7:00p-8:00p May 10, 17, 24 $16 drop-in FocusOm Batavia www.focus-om.com

REIKI SHARE – 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm. FREE. We welcome all to attend. This is a wonderful opportunity if you have ever had any questions about healing Energy, or if you have Level 1 or Level 2 and you want to share your gift with others. This is a great time and place for just those very things. We open the doors to all for this amazing experience. Open Group Crystal River Gifts 310 N LaFox Street, South Elgin, IL 60177. 224-535-8708. www.CrystalRiverGifts.com

GONG MEDITATION – 7-8pm $25 Gong meditations are one of the most deeply healing and restorative meditations possible, particularly because of the deep state of relaxation that is attained in response to the sound vibration. The gong works on many levels from the physical to emotional and spiritual in order to heal and transform. As the sound of the gong creates deep relaxation and clears the mind, it also aids in the reorganization of emotional energy. Gong meditation participants typically lie face up on a yoga mat or blanket in resting pose, (Shivasana), or sit in a chair to experience the tremendous healing sounds and vibrations. Location information: Spiritual Learning Center, Burr Ridge. Details available when registering. Call 312-786-0077, or send an email requesting the Burr Ridge address to SpiritualLearningCenter@gmail.com www.SpiritualLearningCenter.com FREE PARKING.

REFLEXOLOGY-SEDATION HOLDS-SOOTHING TECHNIQUES – A hands-on seminar to incorporate hand and foot reflexology techniques, sedation holds and aromatherapy focused on calming the mind and body tension, as well as pain, anxiety, and discomfort. 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Practical techniques for Nurses, OT, PT and other healthcare practitioners as well as any caregiver for an aging family member. Teacher: Joy Klein, MS School of Holistic Massage & Reflexology, Downers Grove. Cost: $149 6 CE hours Register: 630-200-2554. joy@pathtojoywellness.com

GONG MEDITATION -7:30 pm. $25. Gong meditations are one of the most deeply healing and restorative meditations possible, particularly because of the deep state of relaxation that is attained in response to the sound vibration. Gong meditation participants typically lie face up on a yoga mat or blanket in resting pose, or sit in a chair to experience the tremendous healing sounds and vibrations. Presenter: Andre Peraza Crystal River Gifts 310 N LaFox Street, South Elgin, IL 60177. 224-535-8708. www.CrystalRiverGifts.com

GUIDED MEDITATION WITH WALTER PERSCHKE – Thursdays, May 5, 12, 19, 26. See listing from Thursday, May 5th for full details.

GLOBAL PYRAMID CONFERENCE in Northbrook. www.globalpyramidconference.com.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR CRYSTALS. Did you know that some crystals really don’t like water, some will fracture if placed in salt others will fade in the sun? Find out in our latest class offering the care and maintenance of crystals. We will explore topics such as: crystal id, distinguishing characteristics of common crystals, cleansing, maintenance and uses. We will also discuss programming Quartz crystals and why you would want to. Participants are encouraged to bring in crystals for programming and or identification. 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm $25 Presenter: Jody Evans Crystal River Gifts 310 N LaFox Street, South Elgin, IL 60177. 224-535-8708. www.CrystalRiverGifts.com

CHICAGO IANDS, support/study/resource forum for near-death, out-of-body, & spiritual experiences, losses. 2016: Guest Speaker: ANN ELLIS, PhD; NDEr, Author of Profound Love: New Insights into the Power of Love From Near-Death Experiences. Don’t miss it! Frank Auditorium in Evanston Hospital. 2-5 pm. Free covered parking. Suggested donation – $20. For more info: 847.251.5758 or http:www.chicagoiands.org

INTRODUCTION TO QI GONG with Jim Kaminecki – 2-4pm $25 Join Qi Gong practitioner, Jim Kaminecki, for this introductory class to Qi Gong. During our 2 hours, you will be introduced to a level one Qi Gong form and we will practice it three to five times depending on our progress as a group. We will start the session with a brief warm up, which includes stretching exercises, then provide instruction on foundational techniques you will be using before we begin. All skill levels are welcome. $25/person offering with a maximum number of participants held to 15. Please bring active wear with you to participate: gym shoes, comfortable exercise clothes – sweatpants/short; sweatshirt/tee shirt. Location information: Spiritual Learning Center, Burr Ridge. Details available when registering. Call 312-786-0077, or send an email requesting the Burr Ridge address to SpiritualLearningCenter@gmail.com www.SpiritualLearningCenter.com FREE PARKING.

SATURDAY, MAY 14TH 1pm TO 2PM
LOCKPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY
121 E. 8TH STREET
LOCKPORT, IL 60441

COME FIND OUT IF MEDICAL MARIJUANA IS RIGHT FOR YOU! CALL 630.359.3213 TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE. WWW.MIDWESTCOMPASSION.ORG

PSYCHIC HOLISTIC FAIR @ Enlightened Balance Chakra Spa 11 am until 6 pm. Doors open at 9 am for Retail Shoppers, Classes and Waitlist. Event is run on a first come, first served basis. Each day of the event has different offerings. Enlightened Balance Chakra Spa 30 North Williams, Brink Street Market Suite F, Crystal Lake. www.EnlightenedBalance.com 815-307-1180.

ENLIGHTENED BALANCE CHAKRA SPA-11am until 4pm. Doors open at 9am for Retail Shoppers, Classes and Waitlist. Event is run on a first come, first served basis. Each day of the event has different offerings. Enlightened Balance Chakra Spa 30 North Williams, Brink Street Market Suite F, Crystal Lake. www.EnlightenedBalance.com 815-307-1180

SUNDAY, MAY 15TH 2PM TO 3PM
ROMEOVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
201 NORMANTOWN ROAD
ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446

COME FIND OUT IF MEDICAL MARIJUANA IS RIGHT FOR YOU! CALL 630.359.3213 TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE. WWW.MIDWESTCOMPASSION.ORG

EFT SPEAKER & POST CONFERENCE WORKSHOP, IMDHA-IACT CONFERENCE, Daytona Beach, FL. 7 CE’s for MT, LCSW, LCPC, FAMILY THERAPISTS, etc. 7hr workshop, Tom Masbaum, www.IACT.org www.EFT-Tom.com

MEDITATION SERIES WITH MICHAEL VOLPE Tuesdays 7:00p-8:00p May 10, 17, 24 $16 drop-in FocusOm Batavia www.focus-om.com