Circle of Joy
Nia (Neuromuscular Integrative Action)
Dance fitness movement power exercise fun! With Wendie Martell, Nia Blue Belt
Ongoing Thursdays 8:00 a.m. First class at Circle of Joy is FREE! ($6 or donation)
Wednesdays, 8:15 a.m., YWCA of Wausau ($6 Drop in, 10 classes for $50)
Fridays, 7 a.m. Woodson YMCA, Wausau (YMCA Members free, Nonmembers $10)
Call 715-551-1970 to confirm. All levels of fitness experience welcome!
The Wisdom of Recovery
A Celebration of Moving Forward into Life
Share your journey out of addiction to aliveness and inspire others!!! Sunday, September 26, 2010 Noon to 4 p.m. Whether you attend recovery meetings now, in the past, or have found sobriety through other avenues, feel welcomed to join us to share your travels in overcoming alcohol and/or drug addiction. Bring and read a poem, prayer, devotion, phrase, or even a word that has been meaningful to you (limit of one page please, for 3-5 minutes of time to share). (Anonymity and confidentiality respected) Enjoy a delicious, nutritious meal prepared fromFood for Recovery Recipes.Suggested donation $10, or volunteer your time and talents to help with preparing or clean up. September is National Alcohol and Drug Recovery Month This event is listed on the calendar at http://www.recoverymonth.gov
Fifth Annual Circle of Joy Wellness Festival
Learn more about nutrition, exercise, alcohol and other drug abuse recovery, health, and well-being! Join us for our fall Circle of Joy Wellness Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, October 30. Activities will include a Nia class and 16 Step Empowerment meeting. Delicious nutritious foods will be sold as a fund raiser for Visions Counseling, Inc., a nonprofit offering counseling services to those without health insurance. We are seeking wellness professionals to present for our schedule of free demonstrations.
Saturday Primitive skills workshops
September 11 Making a bowl and spoon using fire as a tool
October 16 Making fire using a bow drill
Classes begin at 1:00 pm at Circle of Joy. Suggested donation $15
Contact - Brian Williams 715-551-0179
Women’s Empowerment for Life
Recover, and become your full potential, one step at a time
Meetings are ongoing, 6:00 p.m. Tuesdays, for women who want a new take on sobriety, codependency, and overcoming depression or anxiety. We use the 16 Steps of Discovery and Empowerment and practical self-care to make healthy changes. Suggested donation $10 per group.
Wausau step group meets Wednesdays, noon to 1 p.m. at the Universalist Unitarian Church.
Massage-Relaxation and Healing
Marcy Wiltgen, certified massage therapist, also skilled at myofascial release and cranial sacral techniques, offers times for massage therapy and body work at Circle of Joy on Monday afternoons and evenings, and Wednesday and Thursday evenings between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. Prices for massage are $50 per hour, and $30 for 1/2 hour. Call Marcy at 536-9574 for an individualized session or massage gift certificates.
Overcoming Depression, Building Resiliency
Move beyond the pain of depression and truly feel well. This group will assist you to identify the type of depression you are experiencing, and provide education and therapeutic support to relieve current symptoms and prevent future relapse. Topics are based on The Chemistry of Joy by psychiatrist Henry Emmons. The group meets once a month, Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon followed by an optional healthy potluck meal. Call 551-1970 for more information or to register.
Total Body Detox Sauna
Try our infra-red sauna for cellular detoxification and weight loss. This heat is not like other saunas! The feeling is that of releasing, purifying, and of aliveness after you shower with just water. Read about the benefits at http://www.jashbotanicals.com/articles/far_infrared_saunas_1.html
Cost is $5 to sample, $8 after, for up to a one hour session (bring your own towels).
Nurturing Your Body, Feeding Your Soul Intensives
Interested in transforming your diet and lifestyle? Choose an hour, a part of a day, or more for a personal consultation. Assessments will give insight to how to balance your body type, overcome food addiction, enhance nutrition, implement exercise, and create greater wellbeing. Explore Eastern and Western approaches, including Ayurveda, and neuro-psychology. Donation is $30/hour individualized, and $10/hour in groups of 3 or more!).
Call 715-551-1970 for more information or to register.
Circle of Joy is located in Merrill on Hwy 17 North.
Circle of Joy is alcohol, tobacco, sugar, caffeine, and refined flour-free!
All donations help with remodeling and upkeep of Center of Joy.
In kind donations are always welcome!
Volunteers are valued for yard, construction, cleaning, or specific projects.
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