The Center notes

Upcoming programs

• Singing for your soul -- held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today.

Lyrics can bring back memories and enhance future possibilities, change a mood, or create one. Share experiences, sing, play, and talk about songs, rhythms and the emotion projected through engaging the musical voice.

Facilitated by Judy Feldhausen. Fee is $10.

• Walking A Labyrinth -- held from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday and/or Saturday.

The labyrinth is an ancient meditative tool found in many spiritual traditions. Labyrinths follow a single path to the center and out again.

People in transition, or those seeking inner guidance on their life journey will find walking the labyrinth helpful. The labyrinth is located at the satellite in Wayne.

Group size is limited to 12. Early reservations are encouraged.

Facilitated by Kristin Armstrong. Freewill offering.

• Chakras, the human energy system -- held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays.

Chakras bridge the physical and spiritual aspects of life. Studying the Chakras helps in understanding and balancing energy.

Upcoming topics include fifth Chakra, center for self-expression Oct. 30; and sixth Chakra, center for inner wisdom Nov. 27.

Facilitated by Alexanne Osinski. Fee is $10 per session.

• My Body, Myself -- held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month.

Explore physical/spiritual issues related to women's health. Physical symptoms and emotional stresses are interrelated.

Upcoming topics include whether life would be different if our bodies were our friends in November; and health and our relationship with time in December.

Facilitated by Alexanne Osinski. Fee is $5.

• Body Prayer -- held from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 10. Experience the rhythm of the spirit as it is expressed through the body.

Our bodies intuitively know how to move to heal our spirits. Explore joy and sorrow; love and laughter; fear and pain through movement meditation.

This class is for adults of every age and physical condition interested in spiritual growth and healing through body prayer.

Participants encouraged to bring a journal, comfortable clothing, and soft-soled shoes or slippers.

Facilitated by Kristin Armstrong. Fee is $20.

• Reflective reading group -- Held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month.

Join others for spirited discussion on selected titles. Titles include "Lying Awake" by Mark Salzman Nov. 10; and "For One More Day" by Mitch Albom Dec. 18.

Facilitated by Fran Dionisio. Fee is $5 per session.

• Gray Areas, Deep Discussions -- Held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month. The non-judgmental series probes the gray areas of issues that invite deeper thought.

Upcoming topics include patriotism Nov. 13, and the Christmas spirit Dec. 11.

Facilitated by Ruth Baggech. R.S.V.P. required. Fee is $5 per session.

• Celebrating the Winter Solstice -- held at 7 p.m. Dec. 19.

The darkness of the longest night of the year is a beautiful time to celebrate the light of the world. Honor the ways that Divine Light is reflected in our lives and give thanks for the times we have been enlightened.

Participants should bring a favorite candle to the celebration. R.S.V.P. encouraged.

Facilitated by Ruth Baggech. Freewill offering.

Ongoing programs

• Mindfulness Meditation -- Held from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Mondays, mindfulness meditation is based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh.

Includes sitting and walking meditation, as well as discussions on the art of mindful living. Open to anyone interested in developing mindfulness in daily life. Freewill offering.

• Hypnosis -- Move out of "stuck" behaviors and become more focused through the power of suggestion.

Certified hypnotist Jo Ann Larsen offers an experience of deep relaxation for relief of stress.

Sessions are approximately one hour. Fee is $60, 10 percent off for seniors and students. By appointment.

• Reiki -- Reiki, based on the Japanese "palm healing," is a gentle method of energy work that promotes deep relaxation.

Certified Reiki master Cheryl Craig channels chi to flow in a healthy way and relieve pain.

Fee is $60 per hour, $50 per hour for following visits. 10 percent discount for seniors. $35 for half-hour session or children under 12. By appointment.

• Naprapathy -- Naprapathy provides pain and stress relief through direct manipulation of musculoskeletal tissue.

Alexanne Osinski, doctor of naprapathy, uses her hands to affect soft tissue health.

Sessions are approximately 60 minutes. Fee is $50. By appointment.

• Healing Touch -- Healing Touch is a 45-minute session with Marilyn Kunard, RN, certified healing touch practitioner.

Kunard clears and balances the body's energy fields. Sessions include health intervention and education.

Fee is $60, $45 for seniors. By appointment.

• Spiritual Companionship -- Advance spiritual growth through dialogue and reflection with one-hour sessions. Ruth Baggech and Fran Dionisio available.

Dionisio is certified by the Institute of Spiritual Companionship in Evanston.

Fee is $40. By appointment.

General info:ŒThe Center, 801 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett, provides programs and services to help people explore and nurture their spirituality.

R.S.V.P. no later than two days prior to the programs offered. There is a $10 deposit for each program. Deposits are deducted from the balance but not refundable due to absence. Make checks payable to The Center.

For more information or to R.S.V.P., call (630) 837-7486, e-mail at rbr801@sbcglobal.net, fax to (630) 837-8044, or mail a name, address, telephone number and selected program to: The Center, 801 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett, IL 60103.

For information, call (630) 837-7486.