This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.
Deepen your self-healing skills as Siere guides you on a somatic journey through ‘Moving to Heal’s’ 7 cycles of Self-Healing.
Learn how to adapt and personalize movements to fit your body’s way of self-healing. Drawing from the rich landscape of each cycle you will explore the dynamics between sensation-based movement and the art of feeling better. Receive tips and practices designed to increase self-healing in your life, work, play and dance.
This workshop is open to everybody and is suitable for those living with long or short term illness as well as those who simply desire to connect with the restorative movement of Nia as a healing art.
Saturday January 28 ~ 2pm to 5pm
$35* early bird (ends 1/19)
$40* general (begins 1/20)
*plus tax. unlimited members receive 10% off
Siere Munro, Nia Black Belt,Training Faculty Member, has been leading people through movement for over 25 years. Her background is in healing arts, expressive arts and fitness coupled with a passion for music and choreography. Siere has also lent her expertise to Nia Headquarters, launching two brand-new Nia Programs: Moving to Heal (MTH) and FreeDance. Siere teaches MTH and FreeDance in her home city Portland, Oregon. You can contact her directly at siere.munro@nianow.com.
Move from the stillness of meditation to outward expressions of the Divine. The unique format for this class includes Freedance, moving meditation and community connection. Movers of all ages and ability levels are welcome to attend.
$15* Drop-In
$25* for BOTH 9:00am Freedance the Divine AND 10:30am Moving to Heal.
* plus tax. Embody Unlimited Members receive 10% off!
This class is based on the Nia technique, emphasizing soft music and simple choreography that invites you to drop-in to your body and relax your nervous system in a supportive atmosphere of safety and trust. Personalize the movements while focusing on pleasure, resulting in improved overall feelings of wellness regardless of current physical/medical condition. Classes are designed to meet the needs of those diagnosed with long-term or chronic illness and mobility limitations as well as individuals with short-terms personal healing goals for body, mind and emotions. Beginners of all ages are welcome.
$15* Drop-In
$25* for BOTH 9:00am Freedance the Divine AND 10:30am Moving to Heal.
*plus tax. Embody Unlimited Members receive 10% off!
Drama makes for an interesting life, but too much drama? Not so much! Life Skills for Teens will help you (or your teen) build a life with unwanted drama. This fun group will gather to discuss those topics that can make life difficult, providing information, tools, and experiences that can smooth the road in front of you.
Topics will include healthy relationships and warning signs of dangerous relationships, safety and risk with social media, safer sex and abstinence, consent and setting boundaries, handling break-ups and much more!
“Breathing in, I calm body and mind. Breathing out, I smile. Dwelling in the present moment I know this is the only moment.” Thich Nhat Han
Nia invites us to breath from our hara (Low Belly) while we are dancing through life and in class.
Join Britta von Tagen for the ‘Art of Breathing,’ a Nia workshop that will teach you to use belly breath and other methods to find comfort and relaxation in your body and mind.
Friday, February 3rd
Master Class: 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Workshop: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Cost:
Master Class $20*
Workshop $35*
BOTH Early Bird $45* (ends January 27th)
*plus tax. Unlimited Members receive 10% off!
Free and fun introduction to square dancing. A chance to get out and get moving. You’ll be dancing right away. Good exercise for body and brain in a friendly atmosphere. No experience necessary. Couples, singles, families welcome, ages 10 to 110. Monday, February 13th, 6:30 p.m. At Lac-A-Do Hall, 1721 46th AVE NE, Olympia. Sponsored by Olympia Area Square Dancers. For more information call Ed at 352-2662 or Nancy at 438-1284.
This social, family-friendly class gets your body and mind moving in a fun atmosphere. By the end of ten weeks you will have learned the basics of modern square dancing – the same moves used in thousands of square dance club dances and dance events throughout the world. You’ll be dancing at the very first lesson. Couples, families and singles are all welcome. First lesson is Monday, February 20. Sponsored by Olympia Area Square Dancers.
Join us for Free Friday Night: Nutrition Month. All families access the museum FREE from 5-9pm on the first Friday of every month! This month, draw a tiny still life, meet a dietitian and play in our Good For You exhibit gallery! For more information, visit www.hocm.org/free-friday-night.
This free forum will offer separate presentations for adults and youth. The adults will learn about current marijuana laws, marketing strategies, and discuss risks to youth. The youth will learn about laws pertaining to them and dangers associated with marijuana use. this forum will provide an opportunity to get facts and ask questions. There will be refreshments provided.
Our season starts on the first Thursday after St. Patrick’s Day and then meets every Thursday until the last Thursday before Halloween. We meet at 6pm at O’Blarney’s Irish Pub in downtown Centralia to begin our weekly run. We will have 6-8 different routes which we will alternate throughout the year. We end our run at O’Blarney’s to enjoy great food and some social time before we all embark on our respective Fridays!
