Self-Enrichment & Lifestyle   

At age 64, I discovered I was on the autism spectrum. Instantly, my life’s anxieties, turmoil, and heartaches had an explanation. Its effects echoed from my earliest memories. This session will show what “autism level 1 requiring support” is like from the inside. Learn what it was like to spend nearly a lifetime not knowing what was wrong. But my story is also one of career perseverance, creativity, and resilience. Learn how I tackled most of the downside symptoms and came to enjoy the upsides.

Many people believe meditation is difficult or boring. Mindfulness is about building attentional skills: concentration, sensory clarity, and equanimity. Fundamentally, it’s about happiness. And it can be easy when you practice on things you are passionate about. Mindfulness practice deepens when you bring it into everyday life. Feel-good micro hits, from a few seconds to minutes, activate positive neurotransmitters and diminish cortisol. They rewire your nervous system. Come learn to rewire.

Music is often seen as a universal language. "Peace" is a nearly universal yet elusive goal for individuals and nations. To celebrate the International Day of Peace, we explore how music has been used to promote peaceful intentions. Together we will listen attentively (real hearing) to music from around the world, from Bach and Beethoven to Paul Simon and Joan Baez to R. Carlos Nakai and Hindu chants. The aim is to help participants better use music in their personal quest for peace.

Music is often seen as a universal language. "Peace" is a nearly universal yet elusive goal for individuals and nations. To celebrate the International Day of Peace, we explore how music has been used to promote peaceful intentions. Together we will listen attentively (real hearing) to music from around the world, from Bach and Beethoven to Paul Simon and Joan Baez to R. Carlos Nakai and Hindu chants. The aim is to help participants better use music in their personal quest for peace.

Every morning, we are given a brand-new day. Do we sometimes feel dread, anxiety, and lack of focus, or do we welcome every day with confidence and optimism? Take control of life with a proven success plan to shape and balance your physical and mental well-being with a hands-on workshop that will use classic, practical planning tools. This exciting exercise in Life Planning will create order and get rid of the mental clutter that keeps you from being the best you can be.

Whether you want to get your private pilot certificate or just want to see what it is like to fly a small plane, this workshop is for you! It is never too late to check off an experience from your bucket list. We will talk about what is required to earn a certificate and options on how to take an introductory flight above the beautiful skies of Sedona. Also, do you want to know more about kids 8-18 taking a free flight? We’ll talk about that too. Join us for this exploratory session!

In this course, you will explore the profound synergy among crystals, colors, and the chakra system, unlocking the secrets to vibrant living and holistic healing. Each week, we'll delve into a different aspect of the chakra system, guided by the shimmering light of crystals and the vibrant hues of the color spectrum. We will create crystal grids to improve your life.