Events Calendar

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

INTRODUCTION TO MASSAGE -7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. This intro session is geared to show you how a massage is performed and answer your questions about becoming a massage therapist. After attending this session, you may choose to register for the 9 month FAST TRACK course which will be offered June 27, 2016, Day and Evening classes available. Please RSVP at: info@sohmar.com or call 630-968-7827. Free seminar. www.sohmar.com Location: School of Holistic Massage & Reflexology 515 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515.

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

THE PHENOMENON AND GIFT WEEKEND COURSE May 20-22, western suburbs of Chicago. The Next Evolution for Awakening from Oneness University. More info: www.facebook.com/phemongiftchicago

VOYAGER TAROT INTRO AND WORKSHOP – Voyager Tarot Certification with James Wanless with Intro to Voyage Tarot on Friday, May 20th, 7-9 p.m. Workshop on Saturday May 21st and Sunday May 22nd from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 83 Century Dr., Oswego, IL – Call 630-554-7713 for information, pricing and to register. www.theintuitveangel.com

INTUITIVE GALA – Saturday May 21 – 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday May 22 – 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Featured Reader – Pearl Tabbert is a Spiritual Teacher, Coach, Professional Intuitive, Speaker and Akashic Record Consultant. Pearl has spent over 25 years helping people own their spiritual growth and development. The Akasha holds the record of each soul’s journey through time and space and reveals the soul’s history along with spiritual wisdom to help you achieve health, wholeness and your potential during this lifetime. Other speakers: ROSEWOLF – Psychic and Physical Medium Roxanne Bjorklund – Tarot Card Reader and Reiki Practitioner (Saturday Only) Fran Verzosa – Psychic Palm Reader (Saturday Only) Daved Beck – Psychic Medium Ken Bentley – Intuitive Psychic Reader Stacy Chandler – Psychic Medium Crystal River Gifts 310 N LaFox Street, South Elgin, IL 60177. 224-535-8708. www.CrystalRiverGifts.com

JOIN US FOR SPIRITUAL COMMUNICATION THROUGH DREAMS – 1-3 pm at Church of the Spirit, 2651 N. Central Park, Chicago. Donation $30 at the door (no registration required). Presented by Dr. Ken James, a Jungian analyst in private practice at the Soulwork Center in the South Loop. Info: 772-489-5422.

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

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

RELEASING GRIEF WORKSHOP. See testimonials on www.EFT-Tom.com Expect relief. Success or no charge. 4 CE’s for LCSW, LCPC, MT, etc. 6-1 0 pm, $125, RUAH Center, Tom Masbaum, 708-955-3634, www.EFT-Tom.com EFTwithTom@gmail.com

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

– 1:30pm Price: $25/person (Normally $50) JR can accommodate 5 people in the same session so bring a friend! You may know her from SOUP TO NUTS but to us she is JR Healing hands! JR has works for years in the holistic arena. Let her work magic on your feet through an amazing foot detox. Come and experience the healing powers of her hands. PLEASE CALL FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT. 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

OPENING YOUR HEART TO RECEIVE – How to Become a Portal to the Abundance that is Your Birthright. Time: 12pm. Free lecture. Room 1. Were you taught that you had to “give” in order to be a good person? Have you given to the point of exhaustion, but you’re not good at receiving? What if you were told that there is a treasure trove of gifts waiting for you on the “other side”; all you need do is allow them to come to you? In this evocative seminar, renowned audiobook writer and producer, Theresa Puskar helps you remove the blocks you have around “receiving” all of the abundance that is your God-given birthright. Through powerful experiential exercises, she will assist you in opening your receptive portal, and sets you on a path towards manifesting the abundance that is rightfully yours! (Free Portal Opening audio download for all attendees.) Theresa Puskar is an Inspirational Writer, Audio Book Producer & Speaker. For over two decades Theresa has enjoyed a career in multi-media as a TV/stage performer, Executive Producer, Writer, and the Director of Coaching Programs at the world’s largest audio publisher, Nightingale-Conant. Having written over 100 books and manuals, she has co-created, hosted, and produced over 80 audio programs for many New York Times best-selling authors! Location: Body Mind Spirit Expo, Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL 60477.

REIKI 1 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Price: $200. Pre-registration and $100 deposit are required ($100 deposit may be used for alternate class presented by Bharat Kalra if student is unable to attend original class.) 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

THE FATE OF HUMANITY: BLACK ELK’S GREAT VISION. Sacred Nations Cultural Center Inc. Presents a Fund-Raising Seminar with: Quentin H. Young. 2-5pm. $40 by the door. Location: DuPage Unitarian Universalist Church Learning Center
1828 Old Naperville Rd. Naperville, IL 60563. Donation: $30. To Register or questions call: 630-234-0864. Most credit cards accepted, or mail check or money order to: Sacred Nations Cultural Center, PO Box 462, Winfield, IL 60190.

TRANSFORMATION THROUGH DREAMS: Saturdays, June 4 – June 18 – 3:30-5:30pm. (3 Class Series) What wisdom can your dreams provide? $80. Journey to Wholeness Center, 9501 New England Oak Lawn 708-634-3664 www.journeytowholeness.org

AN AFTERNOON WITH HEATHER HUFFMAN (First Sunday of Every Month) 3:00p-4:00p Family Yoga ($20 for parent/child $5 for each additional family member) 5:00p-6:00p Community Yoga $5 Both classes are drop-in FocusOm Batavia www.focus-om.com

FREE GUIDED MEDITATION: 12:00pm to 12:45pm. Journey to Wholeness Center 9501 New England Ave Oak Lawn 708-634-3664 www.journeytowholeness.org

GONG BATH: 2 to 3:30pm. Gong vibrations open the flow of energy. $25 Journey to Wholeness Center 9501 New England Oak Lawn 708-634-3664 www.journeytowholeness.org

INTRODUCTION TO QI GONG WITH JIM KAMINECKI – Time: 12pm. Room:2. Free practice. Join Qi Gong practitioner, Jim Kaminecki, for this introductory class to Qi Gong. During 1 hour, 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. Please bring active wear with you to participate: gym shoes, comfortable exercise clothes – sweatpants/short; sweatshirt/tee shirt. Jim Kaminecki is a holistic wellness advocate, a lifelong learner, a volleyball, swimming, and skiing enthusiast, a career investment and business consultant, a music aficionado, a Shaolin Kung Fu, Qi Gong, and Tai Chi practitioner, and occasional teacher. Location: Body Mind Spirit Expo, Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL 60477.

THE FATE OF HUMANITY: BLACK ELK’S GREAT VISION. Sacred Nations Cultural Center Inc. Presents a Fund-Raising Seminar with: Quentin H. Young. 2-5pm. $40 by the door. Location: Bainbridge Community Center :201 North Grant Ave, Bainbridge, IN (on U.S. Hwy. 36). Donation: $30. To Register or questions call: 630-234-0864. Most credit cards accepted, or mail check or money order to: Sacred Nations Cultural Center, PO Box 462, Winfield, IL 60190.

DRUM CIRCLE – 7:30 pm. $10 This is a great way to release energy, find your inner child, and meet new friends! If you’ve never touched a drum or you’re an experience percussionist…. this Drum Circle is for you!! EVERYONE IS A DRUMMER!! Bring your own hand drum or use the ones provided. Join in for an exciting hour of TRIBAL DRUMMING FUN! Weather permitting, the Drum Circle will be held outside. Presenter: Andre Peraza. Crystal River Gifts 310 N LaFox Street, South Elgin, IL 60177. 224-535-8708. www.CrystalRiverGifts.com

UFO’S, CROP CIRCLES, ST. MALACHY’S PROPHECY that this is the Last Pope, Jesus, Maitreya: all related? Free literature. Interesting discussion & movie. Nothing to join. 6:30-8:30pm, Garrett Wellness, 3020 N. Kimball, Chicago. 708-955-3634. FREE.

HEALING DIGESTIVE, THYROID & SKIN ISSUES WITH EFT – Testimonials on www.EFT-Tom.com $75. Register to attend and pay at the end of the workshop. 6-10pm. 4 CE’s, RUAH Center, 1110 N. Washington St. Naperville, Tom, 708-955-3634, or Ellie Stewart, 773-216-9882.

CERTIFICATION, EFT WITH A GUARANTEE™ – For beginners/experienced EFT Practitioners.14 hour Certification workshop. Learn basic EFT plus how to guarantee success in every EFT session. $225/$195. $95 if you attended any of Tom’s 6+ hours workshops. 14 CE’s. 9:00am-5pm. Intuitive Angel, 83 Century, Oswego, IL 60543, Oswego, www.EFT-Tom.com Tom Masbaum. 708-955-3634

CHICAGO IANDS, support/study/resource forum for near-death, out-of-body, & spiritual experiences, losses. Guest Speaker: VINCENT GENNA, MSW; NDEr, “The Real Deal”…World Reknown Psychic Medium and Spiritual Teacher. 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

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

SOUND MEDITATION WORKSHOP WITH DR. EBEN ALEXANDER – 9am-4pm. Proof of Heaven author Dr. Eben Alexander will share the story of his life-changing experiences while in a seven-day coma and discuss the enigma of consciousness and the eternity of souls. Karen Newell will then lead guided sound meditations that produce higher states of consciousness. Register today at www.theosophical.org/events-workshops-and-retreats or 630-668-1571. Located at the Theosophical Society, 1926 N. Main Street in Wheaton.

THE MYSTERY OF CRYSTALS, HEALING STONES & OILS: 1:30 to 3pm. Discover healing proprieties. $20 Journey to Wholeness Center 9501 New England Oak Lawn 708-634-3664 www.journeytowholeness.org

AN AFTERNOON OF READINGS WITH PSYCHIC MEDIUM VINCENT GENNA – Join us for an Afternoon of Readings with Psychic Medium Vincent Genna, ‪Sunday, June 12, 2016, 2:30 – 5 pm at Church of the Spirit, 2651 N. Central Park, Chicago. Donation $45 at the door (no registration required). Experience Genna as he tunes into your deceased loved ones and gives guiding messages. Info: ‪772-489-5422.

EMPOWERED LIVING: 12 to 2:00pm. Self-Empowerment, Mindfulness, Meditation, Journaling. $20 Journey to Wholeness Center 9501 New England Oak Lawn 708-634-3664 www.journeytowholeness.org

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 .

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 – 6:00 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

INTRODUCTION TO REFLEXOLOGY – 10:00 a.m -1:00 Meets: 1 time Cost: $50 Take this class get $50 Off Reflex Level #1 – July 12th School of Holistic Massage and Reflexology Downers Grove, IL 60515 www.sohmar.com 630-968-7827.

SUMMER SOLSTICE CHAKRA RETREAT – All-inclusive women’s healing weekend on 12 acres of the Kettle Moraine Forrest in Southeast Wisconsin! Crystal healing, psychic medium, massage, past life regression, yoga, fire ceremony, much more! Contact Dr. Christina Wilke-Burbach: https://mindsoulandself.com/womens-wellness-retreats/ or mindsoulandself@yahoo.com or 608.393.7353

CRYSTAL RIVER GIFTS GALA Sat. June 18th & Sun. June 19th Featured Reader – Pearl Tabbert is a Spiritual Teacher, Coach, Professional Intuitive, Speaker and Akashic Record Consultant, Pearl has spent over 25 years helping people own their spiritual growth and development. The Akasha holds the record of each soul’s journey through time and space and reveals the soul’s history along with spiritual wisdom to help you achieve health, wholeness and your potential during this lifetime. Other speakers: ROSEWOLF – Psychic and Physical Medium Roxanne Bjorklund – Tarot Card Reader and Reiki Practitioner (Saturday Only) Fran Verzosa – Psychic Palm Reader (Saturday Only) Daved Beck – Psychic Medium Ken Bentley – Intuitive Psychic Reader Stacy Chandler – Psychic Medium Crystal River Gifts 310 N LaFox Street, South Elgin, IL 60177. 224-535-8708. www.CrystalRiverGifts.com

LAUGHTER YOGA: 2 to 3pm. $15 Journey to Wholeness Center 9501 New England Oak Lawn 708-634-3664 www.journeytowholeness.org

FREE GUIDED MEDITATION: 12:00pm to 12:45pm. Journey to Wholeness Center 9501 New England Ave Oak Lawn 708-634-3664 www.journeytowholeness.org

GONG BATH: 2 to 3:30pm. Gong vibrations open the flow of energy. $25 Journey to Wholeness Center 9501 New England Oak Lawn 708-634-3664 www.journeytowholeness.org

WORKSHOP WITH DALE ALLEN HOFFMAN – Workshop with Ancient Aramic Scholar, Dale Allen Hoffman, contact The Intuitive Angel, 630-554-7713 for information on cost, hours and registration. The Intuitive Angel, 83 Century Dr., Oswego, IL. www.theintuitiveangel.com

15 HOLISTIC HEALTH VENDORS including Reiki, Crystals & Jewelry, NYR, Angel Card Readings, Tarot, Chiropractic, Essential Oils, Reiki Blessed Pottery, Naturopathy, Henna, & more. 10am-4pm. Free Wine, coffee, tea, and Vegan snacks. Free Admission. 5n536 Longview Rd St Charles 60175. crystalranch11@gmail.com

CERTIFICATION, EFT WITH A GUARANTEE™ 10am-6pm. Description above for June 11&12. RUAH Center, 1110 Washington, Naperville. Tom, 708-955-3634, Ellie Stewart, 773-216-9882. www.EFT-Tom.com

CURVY YOGA OPEN HO– USE – 12:00 pm-3:00 pm. Food, Goodie Bags, Music, Classes, Fun! FREE! FocusOm Batavia www.focus-om.com