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• Thursday Forum - The Health of our Relationships

  <div title="Page 1"><p>The health of our relationships affects both our psychological and physical well-being. Satisfying relationships are related to increased happiness and fulfillment. Meaningful connections with loved ones make us feel safe<br>and understood and even help us recover faster from illness. This special one-week forum presented by Assistant Professor of Psychology Ellen Lee explains the personal and relational behaviors that facilitate connection as well as the theory, research and practice behind building healthy relationships.</p></div> 2023-08-10 11:30:00 -0500

  11/30/23 @ 9:00 a.m.

  9:00 a.m.

  Coe College

  Cedar Rapids

• Into the Oneness: Qigong for Energy, Equanimity & Peace at Prairiewoods

  <p>Based on age-old Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this gentle and accessible class at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) involves meditative, healing energy and compassion-based standing movement, breath work, visualization, acupressure and seated practice. Facilitator Rev. Dr. Catherine Quehl-Engel will guide us to begin by opening, rebalancing and cultivating Qi (universal life force energy-Spirit) throughout the body’s energy pathways, centers and organs to assist with mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. Wisdom from the Tao Te Ching, TCM Five Element Theory and beyond is sprinkled in to assist your practice of living life with greater ease, peace and harmony with the rest of nature in this One Reality of which we all are part. Class ends with seated meditation, which includes sending healing compassionate intention to others and the planet. Also vibrational sound medicine played near your heart to re-tune and raise your vibration. <em>Please note that qigong will not meet Nov. 23 or Dec. 28.</em> The cost is $12 per session, and you may attend one or all. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2023-11-30 13:30:00 -0600

  11/30/23 @ 12:30 p.m.

  12:30 p.m.

  Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center

  Hiawatha

• Dogs Forever's 12th Annual Holidog Bazaar

  <p>Our 2023 Dogs Forever Holidog Bazaar is coming!! Back at Geonetric again and we are so excited!! There is something for EVERYONE. Stop by and get your holiday shopping done early!</p><p>This is NOT a vendor event, rather all items have been sponsored or donated so all proceeds come directly back to the care of our sweet puppers! If you ARE a vendor, you are more than welcome to make up a full raffle basket that we'd be happy to accept and promote your business! Raffle tickets to put in for your favorite baskets are $5 each or 3 for $10. You do not need to be present to win. Winners will be drawn at 3:45PM. Winners can pick up their baskets at Geonetric until 5:15PM or arrange a date/time to pick up at Dogs Forever by the following Saturday, December 9th. If your basket isn't picked up by then, it'll be considered a donation back to the shelter.</p><p>Saturday, December 2nd from 9-4pm. Located at Geonetric: 415 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA.</p><p>Christmas themed items, dog themed items, apparel, gifts, jewelry, bake sale, grab n' go gifts, and of course - our infamous RAFFLE BASKETS!!!!! Feel great knowing all your purchases come directly back to the sweet dogs that we care for at our shelter. They said thank you in advance!</p><p>We'll also have our Holidog Christmas mini photo sessions from 930-345pm during the event! This year we have Jess from For the Love of Paws again!! These are by pre-paid pre-registered appointment ONLY. We right a tight schedule and there is not any room for walk-ins.&nbsp;</p><p>$45 per slot for photo minis - make sure you read the instructions before selecting a time slot. Sign up here: <a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48A5A82DAAFFC25-20233?fbclid=IwAR1E3e0Fgpw1BVL13pFjnh4OXHz2O6-Ak3c55ZEHnCICcyImIC3uxa-A3io" rel="nofollow noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48A5A82DAAFFC25-20233</a></p> 2023-09-25 16:00:00 -0500

  12/02/23 @ 9:00 a.m.

  9:00 a.m.

  Geonetric

  Cedar Rapids

• Metta Yoga at Prairiewoods

  <p>Experience the healing powers of meditative yoga from the spiritual environment and natural beauty of Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha). Join us as we link our movements with our breath and cultivate strength, flexibility and relaxation through regular hatha-style yoga classes. RYT-200 Hour Certified Yoga Alliance Instructor Heather English offers gentle/beginner’s yoga every Monday and Thursday. 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. are gentle yoga, and 10:45 a.m. is chair yoga. People of all fitness levels and abilities are encouraged to participate whenever available. Heather began practicing yoga for the mental health benefits and became a yoga instructor in order to share these amazing benefits with others. She is inspired by the potential that a regular yoga practice has for impacting so many areas of life. In fact, it was her yoga training that motivated her to begin crafting as a career, to share her crafting with others, and to regularly explore the intersection of yoga and creativity. Let’s see how Heather can help us benefit from yoga! <em>Please note there will be no yoga Nov. 23,&nbsp;<em>Dec. 25 or 28.&nbsp;</em></em><em>&nbsp;</em>The cost is $120 for an eleven-punch card, $72 for a six-punch card or $15 for a single class, one punch per session. Registration for each session is required at least two hours before class time. For more information or to register, contact Heather at harbaugh@hotmail.com or 319-389-1463.</p> 2023-12-04 12:00:00 -0600

  12/04/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center

  Hiawatha

• Day of Self Renewal at Prairiewoods

  <p>Find rest and relaxation for mind, body and spirit during this relaxing day at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha)! This tranquil day facilitated by Rev. Jean Sullivan features your choice of two services, group guided meditation, Singing Bowl Prayer or Healing Sound Bath &amp; Yogic Sleep, a private guest room, a fresh lunch, and access to the labyrinth and all that Prairiewoods has to offer. (Depending on the date, choose from massage, head and shoulder massage, reflexology, healing touch, spiritual direction, qigong, Nature &amp; Forest Therapy, yoga or chair yoga.) Registration, a nonrefundable, nontransferable deposit of $50 and your top three services choices are required eight days in advance. The cost is $110 and includes two services, guided meditation, singing bowls, a private guest room and lunch (or $95 without a private guest room). Masks and vaccination may be required by the holistic provider. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2023-12-07 16:30:00 -0600

  12/07/23 @ 8:30 a.m.

  8:30 a.m.

  Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center

  Hiawatha

• Into the Oneness: Qigong for Energy, Equanimity & Peace at Prairiewoods

  <p>Based on age-old Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this gentle and accessible class at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) involves meditative, healing energy and compassion-based standing movement, breath work, visualization, acupressure and seated practice. Facilitator Rev. Dr. Catherine Quehl-Engel will guide us to begin by opening, rebalancing and cultivating Qi (universal life force energy-Spirit) throughout the body’s energy pathways, centers and organs to assist with mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. Wisdom from the Tao Te Ching, TCM Five Element Theory and beyond is sprinkled in to assist your practice of living life with greater ease, peace and harmony with the rest of nature in this One Reality of which we all are part. Class ends with seated meditation, which includes sending healing compassionate intention to others and the planet. Also vibrational sound medicine played near your heart to re-tune and raise your vibration. <em>Please note that qigong will not meet Nov. 23 or Dec. 28.</em> The cost is $12 per session, and you may attend one or all. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2023-12-07 13:30:00 -0600

  12/07/23 @ 12:30 p.m.

  12:30 p.m.

  Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center

  Hiawatha

• Healing Sound Bath & Yogic Sleep at Prairiewoods

  <p>Rebalance mind, body and spirit through the soothing, penetrating power of healing sound and vibration via singing bowls. Then drop into deepest levels of relaxation and peace through authentic, age-old yogic sleep <em>(Yoga Nidra)</em>—a reclined, meditative experience used by stress-reduction clinics, integrative health care and mystics who savor resting in blissful Oneness with The Sacred. We will close with prayerful sound healing, including a lower-octave bowl played on or near (your choice) the shrine of your heart. This time of relaxation at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) will be facilitated by Rev. Dr. Catherine Quehl-Engel. The cost is $8. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2023-12-07 14:30:00 -0600

  12/07/23 @ 1:30 p.m.

  1:30 p.m.

  Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center

  Hiawatha

• Metta Yoga at Prairiewoods

  <p>Experience the healing powers of meditative yoga from the spiritual environment and natural beauty of Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha). Join us as we link our movements with our breath and cultivate strength, flexibility and relaxation through regular hatha-style yoga classes. RYT-200 Hour Certified Yoga Alliance Instructor Heather English offers gentle/beginner’s yoga every Monday and Thursday. 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. are gentle yoga, and 10:45 a.m. is chair yoga. People of all fitness levels and abilities are encouraged to participate whenever available. Heather began practicing yoga for the mental health benefits and became a yoga instructor in order to share these amazing benefits with others. She is inspired by the potential that a regular yoga practice has for impacting so many areas of life. In fact, it was her yoga training that motivated her to begin crafting as a career, to share her crafting with others, and to regularly explore the intersection of yoga and creativity. Let’s see how Heather can help us benefit from yoga! <em>Please note there will be no yoga Nov. 23,&nbsp;<em>Dec. 25 or 28.&nbsp;</em></em><em>&nbsp;</em>The cost is $120 for an eleven-punch card, $72 for a six-punch card or $15 for a single class, one punch per session. Registration for each session is required at least two hours before class time. For more information or to register, contact Heather at harbaugh@hotmail.com or 319-389-1463.</p> 2023-12-11 12:00:00 -0600

  12/11/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center

  Hiawatha

• Into the Oneness: Qigong for Energy, Equanimity & Peace at Prairiewoods

  <p>Based on age-old Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this gentle and accessible class at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) involves meditative, healing energy and compassion-based standing movement, breath work, visualization, acupressure and seated practice. Facilitator Rev. Dr. Catherine Quehl-Engel will guide us to begin by opening, rebalancing and cultivating Qi (universal life force energy-Spirit) throughout the body’s energy pathways, centers and organs to assist with mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. Wisdom from the Tao Te Ching, TCM Five Element Theory and beyond is sprinkled in to assist your practice of living life with greater ease, peace and harmony with the rest of nature in this One Reality of which we all are part. Class ends with seated meditation, which includes sending healing compassionate intention to others and the planet. Also vibrational sound medicine played near your heart to re-tune and raise your vibration. <em>Please note that qigong will not meet Nov. 23 or Dec. 28.</em> The cost is $12 per session, and you may attend one or all. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2023-12-14 13:30:00 -0600

  12/14/23 @ 12:30 p.m.

  12:30 p.m.

  Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center

  Hiawatha

• Metta Yoga at Prairiewoods

  <p>Experience the healing powers of meditative yoga from the spiritual environment and natural beauty of Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha). Join us as we link our movements with our breath and cultivate strength, flexibility and relaxation through regular hatha-style yoga classes. RYT-200 Hour Certified Yoga Alliance Instructor Heather English offers gentle/beginner’s yoga every Monday and Thursday. 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. are gentle yoga, and 10:45 a.m. is chair yoga. People of all fitness levels and abilities are encouraged to participate whenever available. Heather began practicing yoga for the mental health benefits and became a yoga instructor in order to share these amazing benefits with others. She is inspired by the potential that a regular yoga practice has for impacting so many areas of life. In fact, it was her yoga training that motivated her to begin crafting as a career, to share her crafting with others, and to regularly explore the intersection of yoga and creativity. Let’s see how Heather can help us benefit from yoga! <em>Please note there will be no yoga Nov. 23,&nbsp;<em>Dec. 25 or 28.&nbsp;</em></em><em>&nbsp;</em>The cost is $120 for an eleven-punch card, $72 for a six-punch card or $15 for a single class, one punch per session. Registration for each session is required at least two hours before class time. For more information or to register, contact Heather at harbaugh@hotmail.com or 319-389-1463.</p> 2023-12-18 12:00:00 -0600

  12/18/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center

  Hiawatha

• Candlelight Yoga Led by Certified Instructor Kayla Davis

  <div data-block-type="text"><p>Candlelight Yoga is a gentle flow that invites us to practice slowing down and moving with more awareness, mindfulness, and grace.</p></div><div data-block-type="text"><p>Class will end with a relaxation and guided meditation practice. Please bring your mat and anything you need to be comfortable - blanket, towel, eye pillow.</p><p>Doors will be open at 5:15 pm. Please arrive&nbsp;<strong>no later</strong> than&nbsp;<strong>5:25</strong> to get set-up for the class and hear any instruction.&nbsp;</p><p>*Registration is required for&nbsp;<strong>each</strong> class. To register click <a href="https://hiawathapubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/9087722">here</a></p></div> 2023-08-23 18:30:00 -0500

  12/20/23 @ 5:30 p.m.

  5:30 p.m.

  Hiawatha Public Library

  Hiawatha

• Into the Oneness: Qigong for Energy, Equanimity & Peace at Prairiewoods

  <p>Based on age-old Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this gentle and accessible class at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) involves meditative, healing energy and compassion-based standing movement, breath work, visualization, acupressure and seated practice. Facilitator Rev. Dr. Catherine Quehl-Engel will guide us to begin by opening, rebalancing and cultivating Qi (universal life force energy-Spirit) throughout the body’s energy pathways, centers and organs to assist with mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. Wisdom from the Tao Te Ching, TCM Five Element Theory and beyond is sprinkled in to assist your practice of living life with greater ease, peace and harmony with the rest of nature in this One Reality of which we all are part. Class ends with seated meditation, which includes sending healing compassionate intention to others and the planet. Also vibrational sound medicine played near your heart to re-tune and raise your vibration. <em>Please note that qigong will not meet Nov. 23 or Dec. 28.</em> The cost is $12 per session, and you may attend one or all. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2023-12-21 13:30:00 -0600

  12/21/23 @ 12:30 p.m.

  12:30 p.m.

  Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center

  Hiawatha

• Chair Yoga with Tammy Bayer of Toula Yoga

  <p>Join us for a beginner level chair yoga class with Tammy Bayer from Toula Yoga. Tammy will adapt the class as needed to fit your needs and mobility levels.</p><p>Chair yoga uses a chair for support with seated and standing postures. This makes yoga accessible to those who are new to it, have various physical limitations, or find other yoga classes challenging. No experience necessary.</p><p>Registration required.</p> 2023-11-27 14:00:00 -0600

  1/18/24 @ 1:00 p.m.

  1:00 p.m.

  Ladd Library

  Cedar Rapids

• Thursday Forum - The Economics of US Health Care

  <div title="Page 4"><p>The United States spends more money on health care than any other nation in the world, yet it is far from being the healthiest country. Politicians on both sides of the aisle have attempted to fix the healthcare system through policy changes. However, as economist Thomas Sowell has written, “there are no solutions, only trade-offs,” and the healthcare industry is no exception. The road to the health care and insurance system in the US has been paved with well-intended policies that have been accompanied by unfortunate trade-offs, leaving us with a system that overcharges and under-delivers. While the issues facing health care in the US seem insurmountable, there are ways to improve it. This series, presented by Assistant Professor of Economics Chelsea Lensing, will equip participants with the knowledge to understand the economics of the health care conundrum and the tools to make informed opinions on policy-related matters. The first session will offer an overview of the health care system, health expenditures and health outcomes in the US in comparison to other countries. It will also describe the different types of health insurance in the US and the economic issues that arise within those markets. Week two will address the effectiveness of the primary goal of healthcare and healthcare policy—to make people healthier. The final session will explore some of the trade-offs for proposed ways of improving our system, including optimal health insurance, Medicare for all, Direct Primary Care and free markets.</p></div> 2023-08-10 11:30:00 -0500

  3/07/24 @ 9:00 a.m.

  9:00 a.m.

  Coe College

  Cedar Rapids

• Thursday Forum - The Economics of US Health Care

  <div title="Page 4"><p>The United States spends more money on health care than any other nation in the world, yet it is far from being the healthiest country. Politicians on both sides of the aisle have attempted to fix the healthcare system through policy changes. However, as economist Thomas Sowell has written, “there are no solutions, only trade-offs,” and the healthcare industry is no exception. The road to the health care and insurance system in the US has been paved with well-intended policies that have been accompanied by unfortunate trade-offs, leaving us with a system that overcharges and under-delivers. While the issues facing health care in the US seem insurmountable, there are ways to improve it. This series, presented by Assistant Professor of Economics Chelsea Lensing, will equip participants with the knowledge to understand the economics of the health care conundrum and the tools to make informed opinions on policy-related matters. The first session will offer an overview of the health care system, health expenditures and health outcomes in the US in comparison to other countries. It will also describe the different types of health insurance in the US and the economic issues that arise within those markets. Week two will address the effectiveness of the primary goal of healthcare and healthcare policy—to make people healthier. The final session will explore some of the trade-offs for proposed ways of improving our system, including optimal health insurance, Medicare for all, Direct Primary Care and free markets.</p></div> 2024-03-14 11:30:00 -0500

  3/14/24 @ 9:00 a.m.

  9:00 a.m.

  Coe College

  Cedar Rapids

• Thursday Forum - The Economics of US Health Care

  <div title="Page 4"><p>The United States spends more money on health care than any other nation in the world, yet it is far from being the healthiest country. Politicians on both sides of the aisle have attempted to fix the healthcare system through policy changes. However, as economist Thomas Sowell has written, “there are no solutions, only trade-offs,” and the healthcare industry is no exception. The road to the health care and insurance system in the US has been paved with well-intended policies that have been accompanied by unfortunate trade-offs, leaving us with a system that overcharges and under-delivers. While the issues facing health care in the US seem insurmountable, there are ways to improve it. This series, presented by Assistant Professor of Economics Chelsea Lensing, will equip participants with the knowledge to understand the economics of the health care conundrum and the tools to make informed opinions on policy-related matters. The first session will offer an overview of the health care system, health expenditures and health outcomes in the US in comparison to other countries. It will also describe the different types of health insurance in the US and the economic issues that arise within those markets. Week two will address the effectiveness of the primary goal of healthcare and healthcare policy—to make people healthier. The final session will explore some of the trade-offs for proposed ways of improving our system, including optimal health insurance, Medicare for all, Direct Primary Care and free markets.</p></div> 2024-03-21 11:30:00 -0500

  3/21/24 @ 9:00 a.m.

  9:00 a.m.

  Coe College

  Cedar Rapids

• Thursday Forum - The Economics of US Health Care

  <div title="Page 4"><p>The United States spends more money on health care than any other nation in the world, yet it is far from being the healthiest country. Politicians on both sides of the aisle have attempted to fix the healthcare system through policy changes. However, as economist Thomas Sowell has written, “there are no solutions, only trade-offs,” and the healthcare industry is no exception. The road to the health care and insurance system in the US has been paved with well-intended policies that have been accompanied by unfortunate trade-offs, leaving us with a system that overcharges and under-delivers. While the issues facing health care in the US seem insurmountable, there are ways to improve it. This series, presented by Assistant Professor of Economics Chelsea Lensing, will equip participants with the knowledge to understand the economics of the health care conundrum and the tools to make informed opinions on policy-related matters. The first session will offer an overview of the health care system, health expenditures and health outcomes in the US in comparison to other countries. It will also describe the different types of health insurance in the US and the economic issues that arise within those markets. Week two will address the effectiveness of the primary goal of healthcare and healthcare policy—to make people healthier. The final session will explore some of the trade-offs for proposed ways of improving our system, including optimal health insurance, Medicare for all, Direct Primary Care and free markets.</p></div> 2023-08-10 11:30:00 -0500

  3/28/24 @ 9:00 a.m.

  9:00 a.m.

  Coe College

  Cedar Rapids