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SUMMARY:Intermediate Tai Chi for Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:Tai Chi is a moving meditation that strengthens bones and muscles\, improves balance and increases flexibility. Qi Gong\, the movement of energy through the body\, is also incorporated. \nPre-registration required: ashland.or.us/register or 541.488.5342.
URL:https://ashlandnews.projectahost.com/event/intermediate-tai-chi-for-older-adults/2025-01-20/
LOCATION:The Grove\, 1195 E Main St\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fitness
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SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga for Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:The focus of this one-hour hatha yoga class is to increase strength\, flexibility and balance while simultaneously alleviating stress and fatigue.  Additional benefits of regular yoga practice include an overall sense of well-being and an increase in self-awareness and self-acceptance.  Participants must be aware of their own capabilities in order to participate safely.  Ability to get up and down from the floor is required.  Each class will conclude with deep relaxation. Ages 50 & up. \n$20 per month-long session ($5/class)
URL:https://ashlandnews.projectahost.com/event/gentle-yoga-for-older-adults/2025-01-20/
LOCATION:Ashland Senior Center\, 1699 Homes Avenue\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fitness
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SUMMARY:Ashland's 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration
DESCRIPTION:On Monday January 20\, join community members for Ashland’s 37th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Historic Ashland Armory in downtown Ashland.  \nThe event is free and open to the public. Celebrate Dr. King’s legacy with our diverse and vibrant community. Seating is limited and available on a first come basis. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. This is a family event and all ages are welcome. The show will also be live-streamed at SOMLK.org. The celebration is sign-language interpreted. \n This year\, the celebration’s theme is “The battle is in our hands…We must keep going…The end we seek is a society at peace with itself\, one that can live with its conscience.” \n The program’s emcee will be Kamilah Long and features a keynote from Oregon Shakespeare Festival Artistic Director Tim Bond. The program includes performances by Sol Identity\, BASE Youth Drummers\, BASE Youth Dancers (choreographed by Aisha Wand)\, Helman Elementary and Ashland School District Middle School Choir\, the Rogue Valley Peace Choir\, spoken word from area students\, and more. There will also be a video commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott\, which BASE. produced to highlight art done by youth members. These pieces will be featured at the Rogue Gallery and Art Center during Black History Month 2025. \n Finally\, in keeping with a long-time tradition\, we will march from the Armory to the downtown Plaza to hear Dr. King’s original\, “I Have a Dream\,” speech. \nThis is a true community event with sponsors and participants from the Ashland Chamber of Commerce\, Travel Ashland\, the City of Ashland\, The Ashland School District\, Southern Oregon University\, Oregon Shakespeare Festival\, Ashland Food Co-Op\, Jackson County Library Services\, and Black Southern Oregon Alliance.
URL:https://ashlandnews.projectahost.com/event/ashlands-37th-annual-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-celebration/
LOCATION:Historic Ashland Armory\, 208 Oak St.\, Ashland\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Community event,Holiday,Social issues
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SUMMARY:Line dancing for older adults
DESCRIPTION:Get active through dance! Line Dance is a choreographed dance in which participants line up in rows and follow a repeated sequence of steps to music. It is a great way to keep your brain on its toes! \nLine dancing enhances balance\, provides fitness and strength and improves mental acuity through complex movement.  No partner is required.  Pre-registration required: ashland.or.us/register or 541-488-5342. \n 
URL:https://ashlandnews.projectahost.com/event/line-dancing-for-older-adults/2025-01-20/
LOCATION:The Grove\, 1195 E Main St\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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SUMMARY:Qi-Gym free tryout class
DESCRIPTION:Qi-Gym is transformative Qi-Gong with heart-brain balance techniques\, including Brain Gym\, that de-stress and rewire your brain to create harmony and strength within the nervous system and the Body-Mind-Heart connection. \nRegister for a free tryout class at 5 p.m. Jan. 13 or Jan. 20. \nInfo and registration for full class series: \n504-710-2622 or heartbrainbalance.com. \n$140 for the 7-week series or $110 early bird (registered by Jan. 20\, 2025.) \nMondays Feb. 3 to March 24\, 5 to 6 p.m.\, Hidden Springs\, 635 Lit Way\, Ashland. \nChange your thoughts\, change your life! \nBenefits \n\nDiscover calm\, flowing movements that relax both mind and body.\nLearn easy tools to reprogram your brain for a positive mindset and a healthy body through gentle focus and inner balance.\nEnhance your coordination\, life force energy\, and vitality to thrive in an ever-changing world.
URL:https://ashlandnews.projectahost.com/event/qi-gym-free-tryout-class/
LOCATION:Hidden Springs Wellness Center\, 1651 Siskiyou Blvd.\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fitness,Health
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SUMMARY:The Earth Caretaker Way: a Discussion by the Author Tim Corcoran
DESCRIPTION:Now is the time for heroes. It is not a mistake that you have been born during these troubling times. \nWe are all here at this time\, on this planet\, during this climate crisis to be Earth Caretakers. Through nature teachings\, personal storytelling\, and suggested hands-on actions\, Tim Corcoran inspires us to interact with our environment and build a personal relationship with nature. Allowing us to walk backwards into the future and remember what we already know. \nLearn\, practice and experience through the 4 parts within this book: \nNature Awareness: Awaken your senses and welcome the wild in. Build your personal relationship with nature by rewilding your heart. \nWilderness Living Skills: Build your nature awareness and reconnect with your Earth through engaging with its natural resources. \nEarth Philosophy: Bridging our nature awareness and physical skills with the language of the Earth – Connecting with nature through heart. \nA Life of Service: Build upon your awareness and values and physically set into motion being of service in every aspect of your life. This is who you are\, an Earth Caretaker. \nThis is more than just a book. This is a movement. A portion of every book sale will go towards The Earth Caretaker Way movement
URL:https://ashlandnews.projectahost.com/event/the-earth-caretaker-way-a-discussion-by-the-author-tim-corcoran/
LOCATION:Bloomsbury Books\, 290 E. Main St.\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books
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