Contributed by: Diane O’Leary

GOT POETRY? Join “The Poet’s Voice” workshops at Creekside Books on Sunday afternoons to explore the craft of poetry and methods for staying in touch with your own creative voice.
Beginning workshops run from 11-12:30; workshops for more experienced poets run from 1-2:30, beginning Sunday, November 8.
Instructor Diane O’Leary is an award-winning poet and Skaneateles resident. A warm, non-competitive, creative environment is guaranteed for all!
Workshops begin Sunday, November 8.  Call 685-0379 for more info or stop by Creekside to register.

Contributed by: Mary McLaughlin, PhD

September is the very best month of all to think about new beginnings.

Children have returned to school, vacations are over, summer visitors have left and the weather is wonderful. It is a perfect time to reflect and regroup.

ARE YOU

Unemployed?  Retired? Disabled? Widowed? Divorced? Bereaved? Burned out? Thinking about starting your own business? Adjusting to an “empty nest?” Looking for a new challenge? Seeking a meaningful volunteer opportunity?

Join Dr. Mary McLaughlin,  President of Emotional Education Services, LLC for

An evening of self-discovery

Contributed by: Middlesister / middlesister52@yahoo.com

2 All Day Feltmaking Workshops
When: Feb. 20 – 21; 9am – 4:30 both days
Where: Dobson Hall, First Presbyterian Church, Skaneateles.
How: E-mail middlesister52@yahoo.com with “making felt” in the subject line to learn more and register.
Very Limited Class Size!

Also visit our website here.

Contributed by Bob Comenole

This workshop will take place on the following Saturdays: December 6th, 13th & 20th at Creekside Bookstore. Please call Creekside at 685-0379 to register.

You¹ve always wanted to write a holiday tale for your children or your grandchildren, your spouse or a long lost friend! What better gift could you give than to present a loved one with an original Christmas work- whether a poem, fable, fantasy, play, reminiscence or a real-life story – written by you!

Our workshop will show you how to craft a piece of writing that you will proudly give as a unique Christmas gift to someone you love. (Who knows: you may also become the next Clement Moore, or Charles Dickens!)

In this workshop you will learn how to:

Contributed by Christine Briel / CNY Healing Arts Center, MindBodySmile.com

Dr. Rob Kiltz is sponsoring a workshop at CNY Healing Arts Center on Healing with Essential Oils. This workshop will be presented by Bonita Shear and Michele Gardner, both Skaneateles residents, on Saturday, November 1st from 1:30-4:30PM. This workshop will focus on nine essential oils that offer ongoing benefits for your health, home, and body. Enjoy the relaxing benefits of lavender and Peace & Calming, the cleansing power of Thieves and Purification, the comforting touch of Valor and PanAway, and more! Bonita and Michele will show you how to use these beautiful all natural essential oils from Young Living, the highest grade therapeutic oils available.

About Essential Oils:
Plants contain complex and powerful substances know as essential oil. These are aromatic liquids derived from shrubs, flowers, trees, roots, bushes and seeds. These distinctive components defend plants from insects, harsh environmental conditions, and disease. Join us this Saturday by calling CNY Healing Arts Center at 315.671.5755 to reserve your place. It’s FREE!!!

Contributed by Audrey Long, DC / DrAudreyLong.com

Do you feel like you need more tools to deepen your home healing practice and keep you connected on a daily basis?

These saturday morning workshops integrate therapeutic yoga practices, breath work, journaling, & energy techniques to give you a strong foundation for self-care. Develop the skills and stamina for going deeper and cultivating inner peace.

BREATH PRACTICES & MEDITATION
JOURNALING FOR VISION – THERAPEUTIC YOGA TECHNIQUES
ENERGY PRACTICES FOR SELF CARE

When: 8 Saturdays, beginning November 8, 2008 (Adjustments will be made for holidays)
Time: 9-11:30 am
Cost: $240
Where: Audrey Long. DC
32 W Genesee St.
Skaneateles, NY 13152
To Register Call 315.877.1377
Urban Health, LLC

www.urbanhealthweb.com
info@urbanhealthweb.com

Contributed by Erika Davis / Creekside Books & Coffee

Put your writing cap on! Bob Comenole, local teacher and writer, will be facilitating the Creekside Writing Workshops, a series of topic-related workshops for interested writers. Possible workshop topics include:  Writing Memoir and Autobiography * Writing the Personal Essay * Discover Your Writing Niche * How to Overcome Writers Block * Poetry Workshop * Constructing the Novel * The Hero’s Journey for Storytellers * Creating Characters * The Lyric Essay * Creative Nonfiction

Interested persons should contact Creekside bookstore at 685-0379.