Tai Chi Starting November 11 at Ebenezer Tower

Phillips Wellness 50+ invites you to participate in Tai Chi sessions with master trainer, Richard Johnson, starting November 11 at Ebenezer Tower. The sessions are geared to people of all abilities, and everyone is welcome.

Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese tradition, is a form of exercise that uses slow, deliberate movements. Rather than using muscle tension, Tai Chi focuses on coordination, relaxation and deep breathing. With its gentle stretching and low impact, it has become a sought after technique for older people to maintain good health. It can be practiced any time, anywhere and by anyone. No equipment or special space is needed.

Benefits of Tai Chi may include:

• Improved heart function
• Increased energy and stamina
• Improved stress management
• Improved muscle strength
• Mental calm and clarity
• Better balance and flexibility to prevent falls

Join us for six Tai Chi sessions: Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 PM from November 11 through December 12 at Ebenezer Tower, 2523 Portland Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55404.

These sessions are open to the public but non-Ebenezer residents please contact Donna Nordin at 612-741-5180 or dnordin2@comcast.net to let us know you are coming.

Our leader is Richard Johnson, a Tai Chi master with experience working with people at all levels of fitness.… Read the rest “Tai Chi Starting November 11 at Ebenezer Tower”

What is your Story? Tell it now! PHOENIX OF PHILLIPS Fall 2017 Issue

“Healing”“of body, mind, spirit,
community”

DEADLINE EXTENDED

• The ability to tell one”'s own story is at the core of healing. 
• To be able to articulate one”'s truth and to experience being heard by others are powerful tools to overcoming shame, isolation and fear. 
• What is your story of healing? 
• The Phoenix of Phillips literary magazine wants to hear from you! 
• This fall”'s theme is “Healing”””healing of body, mind, spirit, community. 
• We publish writers of all levels who live or work or volunteer in Phillips. 
• We have extended the deadline for submissions to October 31. 
• Send your writing to: semillacenter@gmail.com or mail it to: 2742 15^th Ave S.  Minneapolis, MN 55407

Related Images:

The Power of Art

Psalm 34:11,12,13 precedes the new mosaic verse on the south wall of St. Paul”'s Lutheran Church above the Peace Garden and along 28th Street.
V11   Children, come and listen to me.
  I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
v12   Which one of you finds pleasure in life?
  Who wants time to see good (things)?
v13   Do not say anything evil,
  or let your lips tell anything that is false.
v14  Turn away from evil and do good (things).
  Seek peace and pursue it.
Photo Credit: Talia Hansel

“Cave Dweller” forms take shape to become a new sculpture at Peace Garden. Photo Credit: Patrick Cabello Hansel

BY PATRICK HANSEL

Challenge of sanity

It seems that our community is always under assault, doesn”'t it sometimes? From the exploding heroin epidemic to the President”'s ending of DACA, there is always some threat needing a response.  How do we keep our sanity in such times?   

One Way

One way is through art””whether it”'s painting a mural, decorating a cake for a quinceañera, writing a poem or a story, making mosaics or puppets or sculpture””working together to create art can transform the neighborhood while it is transforming the lives of those who make it and those who experience it.… Read the rest “The Power of Art”