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(319) 721-03682720 First Ave. NE Suite 108, Cedar Rapids(319) 354-4062221 E College St. Suite 213, Iowa City
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Metta Yoga at Prairiewoods
<p>Experience the healing powers of meditative yoga from the spiritual environment and natural beauty of Prairiewoods via Zoom. 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 Instructors Carla Brems and Heather English offer Gentle/Beginner’s Yoga (Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30–10:30 a.m.). People of all fitness levels and abilities are encouraged to participate whenever available. Carla Brems enjoys teaching hatha-style yoga so that all feel welcome and safe to appreciate and enjoy the physical, mental and spiritual benefits that yoga can bring. Heather English began practicing yoga for the mental health benefits and became a yoga instructor in order to share these amazing benefits with others. Heather 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 Carla and Heather can help us benefit from yoga! Please plan to attend via Zoom from a quiet corner in your home or yard with your screen of choice! The cost is $60 for a 6-punch card or $99 for an 11-punch card. For more information, to register and to get your Zoom connection information, contact Carla at bremscarla@gmail.com or 319-533-3772.</p> 2017-08-19 10:30:00 -0500
11/30/209:30 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
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Metta Yoga at Prairiewoods
<p>Experience the healing powers of meditative yoga from the spiritual environment and natural beauty of Prairiewoods via Zoom. 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 Instructors Carla Brems and Heather English offer Gentle/Beginner’s Yoga (Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30–10:30 a.m.). People of all fitness levels and abilities are encouraged to participate whenever available. Carla Brems enjoys teaching hatha-style yoga so that all feel welcome and safe to appreciate and enjoy the physical, mental and spiritual benefits that yoga can bring. Heather English began practicing yoga for the mental health benefits and became a yoga instructor in order to share these amazing benefits with others. Heather 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 Carla and Heather can help us benefit from yoga! Please plan to attend via Zoom from a quiet corner in your home or yard with your screen of choice! The cost is $60 for a 6-punch card or $99 for an 11-punch card. For more information, to register and to get your Zoom connection information, contact Carla at bremscarla@gmail.com or 319-533-3772.</p> 2019-02-15 10:30:00 -0600
12/07/209:30 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Metta Yoga at Prairiewoods
<p>Experience the healing powers of meditative yoga from the spiritual environment and natural beauty of Prairiewoods via Zoom. 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 Instructors Carla Brems and Heather English offer Gentle/Beginner’s Yoga (Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30–10:30 a.m.). People of all fitness levels and abilities are encouraged to participate whenever available. Carla Brems enjoys teaching hatha-style yoga so that all feel welcome and safe to appreciate and enjoy the physical, mental and spiritual benefits that yoga can bring. Heather English began practicing yoga for the mental health benefits and became a yoga instructor in order to share these amazing benefits with others. Heather 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 Carla and Heather can help us benefit from yoga! Please plan to attend via Zoom from a quiet corner in your home or yard with your screen of choice! The cost is $60 for a 6-punch card or $99 for an 11-punch card. For more information, to register and to get your Zoom connection information, contact Carla at bremscarla@gmail.com or 319-533-3772.</p> 2017-08-19 10:30:00 -0500
12/14/209:30 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Metta Yoga at Prairiewoods
<p>Experience the healing powers of meditative yoga from the spiritual environment and natural beauty of Prairiewoods via Zoom. 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 Instructors Carla Brems and Heather English offer Gentle/Beginner’s Yoga (Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30–10:30 a.m.). People of all fitness levels and abilities are encouraged to participate whenever available. Carla Brems enjoys teaching hatha-style yoga so that all feel welcome and safe to appreciate and enjoy the physical, mental and spiritual benefits that yoga can bring. Heather English began practicing yoga for the mental health benefits and became a yoga instructor in order to share these amazing benefits with others. Heather 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 Carla and Heather can help us benefit from yoga! Please plan to attend via Zoom from a quiet corner in your home or yard with your screen of choice! The cost is $60 for a 6-punch card or $99 for an 11-punch card. For more information, to register and to get your Zoom connection information, contact Carla at bremscarla@gmail.com or 319-533-3772.</p> 2017-08-19 10:30:00 -0500
12/21/209:30 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Listening for the Light within Singing Retreat with Prairiewoods
<p>Join facilitator Mary Cohen via Zoom for a retreat in three parts to celebrate our connection through song with fellow music lovers. This is an opportunity to listen to the Divine spark in others and in ourselves! Choose one session or join us for all three.</p><p>Friday, Dec. 4, 12–1 p.m. Listening Exchange with the Oakdale Prison Community Choir (free). We will listen to recordings of original songs created and performed by members of the Oakdale Choir and listen to one another’s responses in small group breakouts. For a portion of the call, we will be invited to participate in an optional activist component where we can write or call our state representative and/or senator to inform them of our ideas about the Lifer Review Bill that improves the fairness and process for people serving life without parole to be reviewed for release.</p><p>Saturday morning, Dec. 5, 10–11:30 a.m. Song sharing and listening. We are invited to bring a song or poem that is meaningful to us. We will listen and share reflections with one another in small breakout rooms.</p><p>Saturday afternoon, Dec. 5, 2–3:30 p.m. Yoga nidra, journal and listen. Yoga nidra is a guided resting practice. Our intention is to release and soften the body in order for us to feel and notice the Divine spark inside each of us. Opportunities to journal and reflect either individually or with another participant.</p><p>Come, be filled with Light in the depths of your wintering! The cost is $50 per Saturday session. (The Friday session is free.) Please register for each session you would like to attend by phone at 319-395-6700. (Online registration is not being accepted.) For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p><p><br></p> 2020-11-20 15:30:00 -0600
12/04/2012:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Spiritual Renewal Day Online with Prairiewoods
<p>Join Prairiewoods for a tranquil day of spiritual renewal from wherever you are. The day will include an opening meditation session, morning yoga, an individual spiritual direction session, singing bowl prayer, a guided eco-spirituality experience and a closing reflection session via Zoom. You’ll also have free time to rest or explore the seasons outdoors. In preparation for the day, you will receive gentle instruction about mindfully creating your own sacred space. Facilitator Angie Pierce Jennings will guide you to find renewal and care for your mind, body and spirit on this special day! The cost is $65, and registration and a deposit of $50 are required five days in advance.</p> 2020-10-30 16:30:00 -0500
12/07/208:30 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
VIRTUAL Eastern Iowa Learn & Move for PD
<p>Join us to bring more awareness to Parkinson's Disease in Eastern Iowa and support the Parkinson's community.</p><p>Our Community Walk has changed this year due to the "double whammy" of the pandemic and the derecho that hit Eastern Iowa on August 10th.</p><p>This year, we are partnering with the Parkinson's Foundation for a VIRTUAL Parkinson's Awareness Weekend. We will be working our brains and bodies as you will have the opportunity to LEARN on Friday, December 4th at 12pm. On Saturday, December 5th you have the opportunity to MOVE with a live, virtual activity session at 10:30am.</p><p>Friday, December 4th at 12pm via Zoom</p><p>LEARN: Nutrition & Parkinson's Disease</p><p>"A balanced diet is a foundation of good health. For people with Parkinson’s disease, a balanced diet is even more important. In Parkinson’s, there are some foods that may help to ease symptoms and support brain health, while others can affect the way medications work. The informed choice of diet can help people to live better with the disease."</p><p>With a wellness break led by Kris Cameron, Cedar Rapids Metro Parkinson’s Association.</p><p>Register for the FREE event at https://www.parkinson.org/events/2020/Nutrition-IowaVirtual</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Saturday, December 5th at 10:30am via Zoom</p><p>MOVE: Virtual Group Exercise</p><p>Join us as we kick off the event via Zoom, YouTube, and Facebook with a live exercise class combining movement, dance, singing, and chair yoga. If you would prefer to do your "own thing", you are welcome to walk, bike, run, ....whatever your activity of choice is.</p><p>Register for the FREE event at</p><p>https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYldOmtrTosEta1ELEOzZRv2ZigavRFLe4x</p><p>Donate, learn and move for Parkinson's Awareness. Your support and contributions will enable us to continue to provide free education, referral, wellness, outreach & support to people with Parkinson's and their Care Partners in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area. </p><p><br></p> 2020-11-17 11:30:00 -0600
12/05/2010:30 a.m.Cedar Rapids Metro Parkinson's AssociationCedar Rapids -
Holiday Trivia Night
<p>Riverside’s own, Kenny “Kringle” Weets will be the trivia master and leader of holiday cheer for the evening. Your ticket gets you a table for up to four team members, your own personal spread of pub food favorites and three drink tickets per team member. What’s a holiday festivity without gifts? Don’t you worry! Kenny and his elves will be giving away exciting door prizes throughout the night. What if the Hawkeyes are playing? We’ll broadcast the game on the big screen during the event so you won’t miss a thing! Grab your social distancing pod members and come play some holiday trivia!</p> 2020-10-16 21:00:00 -0500
12/19/207:00 p.m.Riverside Casino & Golf Resort®Riverside -
Dinner with The Cleverlys
<p>Indulge in some of your favorite comfort foods while enjoying the one-of-a-kind comedy/music stylings of The Cleverlys. Your event ticket gets you access to five exciting food stations, six drink tickets and a top notch concert featuring The Cleverlys.</p><p>The New York Times wrote, "If Earl Scruggs, Dolly Parton, and Spinal Tap spawned a litter of puppies, it would be the Cleverlys.”</p><p>Don’t be fooled by this faux-family band – they are all accomplished musicians putting their unique bluegrass spin on cover songs from any genre. The Cleverlys’ set list includes genius arrangements of tunes like Psy’s “Gangnam Style,” a medley of Blackstreet’s “No Diggity,” and Flo Rida’s “Low” that recently went viral on Facebook, with over 11 million views from a local TV appearance.</p><p> Each ticket gets you a table for two people.</p> 2020-10-16 20:45:00 -0500
1/22/217:00 p.m.Riverside Casino & Golf Resort®Riverside