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SUMMARY:Make It On Monday - Ceramic Tile Coaster
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday’s through out the summer for Make It On Monday! \nCreate a boating themed coaster using a ceramic tile\, tissue paper\, and clip art. Just in time for Boat Show Weekend! Adults and teens are welcome to attend. $15 per person includes all materials. 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Class size is limited\, please pre-register online so we can plan accordingly. \nREGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/567218705417 \n 
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/make-it-on-monday-ceramic-tile-coaster/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Teens,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230809T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230809T150000
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SUMMARY:UPCYCLE: Create Jewelry with Recycled Items (ages 12-18)
DESCRIPTION:Youth ages 12-18 will learn how to turn everyday items that you usually throw away into beautiful pieces of recycled jewelry. This is a great opportunity for youth to gain appreciation for color\, texture and shapes of found objects and create handmade jewelry from recycled and reused materials. Fun for the students and great for the environment. All materials are included. \nClass Fee: $30/student \nClass size is limited. REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/594097199717
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/upcycle-create-jewelry-with-recycled-items-ages-12-18/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pre-teen,Teens,Visual Arts
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230814T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165133
CREATED:20230416T190508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230416T190508Z
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SUMMARY:Rag Rug Weaving (2 session class)
DESCRIPTION:Rag rug making is a centuries old craft with unlimited opportunities for experimentation and self-expression. The tactile quality of simple loom weaving is particularly aesthetic and creative. In this class\, Cheryl Gordon you will provide each student with a loom\, teach them how to prepare a variety of “rag” scrap fabrics for a custom weaving experience\, and teach them how to weave a beautiful and functional rug approximately 30″ x 45″ in size. The objective of this course is to provide students with the necessary skills and materials to confidently leave the classroom and create future rugs using this technique. \nThis class is two sessions : August 14 and August 16 from 1:00 –  3:30 PM \nClass Fee: $85 (include loom\, materials\, and 2 days of instruction) \nREGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/568183651597
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/rag-rug-weaving-2-session-class-2/2023-08-14/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Teens,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230815T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165133
CREATED:20230622T161242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T161243Z
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SUMMARY:Qigong
DESCRIPTION:Qigong will be offered at Hessel School House on Tuesdays and Thursdays on the following dates: \nAugust 15 and 17\nAugust 22 and 24\nAugust 29 and 31\nSeptember 5 and 7 \nClasses will take place on the front lawn of the Hessel School House. During inclement weather they will take place in the assembly room of the school house. Class size is limited to 20 people. \nThe class is open to anyone\, no experience required. $10 per class. To register for one or more classes\, please call 906-484-1333 to be added to the schedule. Payment will be accepted at the door only. \nQigong (pronounced chee-gong) is a five thousand year old approach to healing in Traditional Chinese Medicine\, with literally hundreds of different styles. In this class we will focus on two different movement forms and will emphasize working with the mind along with the gentle flowing movements of the body to create a deeply relaxed and calm state. This in itself is a healing experience. We will learn about Qi and how it works in the body\, and students will have a very direct experience of feeling and working with qi\, or the life force\, that animates everything in the universe. \nThe instructor\, Bill McMillan\, is a retired psychotherapist and has been teaching Yuan Gong Qigong for the past twelve years to all kinds of students. From Cancer survivors to high school students\, veterans and just regular people\, this method of qigong is easily accessible and can be beneficial for almost anyone. \n  \n  \n\nhttps://youtu.be/86npQGyDFjc \n\n\n\n  \nAbout the Instructor \nBill McMillan and his family have been summer residents of Les Cheneaux for five generations. \nBill has completed Level Six and has been teaching in various settings for many years now. His primary focus has been teaching classes to Cancer survivors and family members\, but he has also taught in many other settings\, including to high school students\, veterans\, seniors and the general public. He is currently teaching three classes in Santa Barbara – The Breast Cancer Resource Center\, Casa Dorinda Retirement Community\, and a class for family members\, caregivers and others living with a chronic illness. \nBill is a retired Marriage and Family Therapist with over twenty years experience working with adults\, adolescents\, couples and veterans\, with a general focus on trauma\, grief and recovery. He has had a long standing Buddhist practice and brings all of this experience to his teaching of Yuan Gong and Ren Xue. \n 
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/qigong/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230815T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230815T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165133
CREATED:20230815T154748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T154748Z
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SUMMARY:Perennial Gardening Design with Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Join Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District at the Hessel School House Tuesday\, August 15 from 6:00-8:00 PM as we host David Spieser from Habitat Landscape Inc. to learn about perennial gardening and design using native plants and wildflowers. This event is free and open to the public. \nFor more information\, contact https://www.clmcd.org/ \n 
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/perennial-gardening-design-with-native-plants/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Lectures and Workshops,Nature Programs,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230817T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230817T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165133
CREATED:20230622T160414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T160457Z
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SUMMARY:Qigong
DESCRIPTION:Qigong will be offered at Hessel School House on Tuesdays and Thursdays on the following dates: \nAugust 15 and 17\nAugust 22 and 24\nAugust 29 and 31\nSeptember 5 and 7 \nClasses will take place on the front lawn of the Hessel School House. During inclement weather they will take place in the assembly room of the school house. Class size is limited to 20 people. \nThe class is open to anyone\, no experience required. $10 per class. To register for one or more classes\, please call 906-484-1333 to be added to the schedule. Payment will be accepted at the door only. \nQigong (pronounced chee-gong) is a five thousand year old approach to healing in Traditional Chinese Medicine\, with literally hundreds of different styles. In this class we will focus on two different movement forms and will emphasize working with the mind along with the gentle flowing movements of the body to create a deeply relaxed and calm state. This in itself is a healing experience. We will learn about Qi and how it works in the body\, and students will have a very direct experience of feeling and working with qi\, or the life force\, that animates everything in the universe. \nThe instructor\, Bill McMillan\, is a retired psychotherapist and has been teaching Yuan Gong Qigong for the past twelve years to all kinds of students. From Cancer survivors to high school students\, veterans and just regular people\, this method of qigong is easily accessible and can be beneficial for almost anyone. \n  \n  \n\nhttps://youtu.be/86npQGyDFjc \n\n\n\n  \nAbout the Instructor \nBill McMillan and his family have been summer residents of Les Cheneaux for five generations. \nBill has completed Level Six and has been teaching in various settings for many years now. His primary focus has been teaching classes to Cancer survivors and family members\, but he has also taught in many other settings\, including to high school students\, veterans\, seniors and the general public. He is currently teaching three classes in Santa Barbara – The Breast Cancer Resource Center\, Casa Dorinda Retirement Community\, and a class for family members\, caregivers and others living with a chronic illness. \nBill is a retired Marriage and Family Therapist with over twenty years experience working with adults\, adolescents\, couples and veterans\, with a general focus on trauma\, grief and recovery. He has had a long standing Buddhist practice and brings all of this experience to his teaching of Yuan Gong and Ren Xue. \n 
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/3031/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230819T113000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165133
CREATED:20230303T014126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T195939Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Shadowbox Collage
DESCRIPTION:Create a unique shadowbox collage with vintage magazines\, printed objects\, scrapbook paper\, and found odds and ends. Participants are welcome to bring personal objects to put into their shadowbox. You will learn the basics of collage and design to create your one-of-a-kind work of art. \nClass Fee: $45.00
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/shadowbox-collage/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Teens,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230820T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230820T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165133
CREATED:20230523T182827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T201532Z
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SUMMARY:Family Nature Exploration: Time For Turtles
DESCRIPTION:Ubiquitous and slow-moving\, turtles are among Michigan’s most easy-to-study animals. This family exploration time introduces young naturalists to the biology of turtles in a fun and exciting way – through a combination of hands-on science and art. $5.00 per person. Pre-register online. \nREGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/641601727037 \nThis class is offered at a discount thanks to funding from The Americana Foundation\, Michigan Arts & Culture Council\, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/family-nature-exploration-time-for-turtles/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Elementary,Family Friendly,Nature Programs,Pre-teen,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230821T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165133
CREATED:20230302T212126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T202229Z
UID:10000574-1692612000-1692619200@hesselschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Make It On Monday - Watercolor Notecard
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday’s through out the summer for Make It On Monday! \nLearn basic watercolor techniques to create unique note cards. We will be creating up to 4 cards during this fun and easy Make It on Monday session. Adults and teens are welcome to attend. $15 per person includes all materials. 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Class size is limited\, please pre-register online so we can plan accordingly. \nREGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/567229547847
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/make-it-on-monday-watercolor-notecard/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Teens,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230822T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230822T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165133
CREATED:20230622T161354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T161525Z
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SUMMARY:Qigong
DESCRIPTION:Qigong will be offered at Hessel School House on Tuesdays and Thursdays on the following dates: \nAugust 22 and 24\nAugust 29 and 31\nSeptember 5 and 7 \nClasses will take place on the front lawn of the Hessel School House. During inclement weather they will take place in the assembly room of the school house. Class size is limited to 20 people. \nThe class is open to anyone\, no experience required. $10 per class. To register for one or more classes\, please call 906-484-1333 to be added to the schedule. Payment will be accepted at the door only. \nQigong (pronounced chee-gong) is a five thousand year old approach to healing in Traditional Chinese Medicine\, with literally hundreds of different styles. In this class we will focus on two different movement forms and will emphasize working with the mind along with the gentle flowing movements of the body to create a deeply relaxed and calm state. This in itself is a healing experience. We will learn about Qi and how it works in the body\, and students will have a very direct experience of feeling and working with qi\, or the life force\, that animates everything in the universe. \nThe instructor\, Bill McMillan\, is a retired psychotherapist and has been teaching Yuan Gong Qigong for the past twelve years to all kinds of students. From Cancer survivors to high school students\, veterans and just regular people\, this method of qigong is easily accessible and can be beneficial for almost anyone. \n  \n  \n\nhttps://youtu.be/86npQGyDFjc \n\n\n\n  \nAbout the Instructor \nBill McMillan and his family have been summer residents of Les Cheneaux for five generations. \nBill has completed Level Six and has been teaching in various settings for many years now. His primary focus has been teaching classes to Cancer survivors and family members\, but he has also taught in many other settings\, including to high school students\, veterans\, seniors and the general public. He is currently teaching three classes in Santa Barbara – The Breast Cancer Resource Center\, Casa Dorinda Retirement Community\, and a class for family members\, caregivers and others living with a chronic illness. \nBill is a retired Marriage and Family Therapist with over twenty years experience working with adults\, adolescents\, couples and veterans\, with a general focus on trauma\, grief and recovery. He has had a long standing Buddhist practice and brings all of this experience to his teaching of Yuan Gong and Ren Xue. \n 
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/qigong-2/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230824T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230824T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165133
CREATED:20230622T161632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T161633Z
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SUMMARY:Qigong
DESCRIPTION:Qigong will be offered at Hessel School House on Tuesdays and Thursdays on the following dates: \nAugust 22 and 24\nAugust 29 and 31\nSeptember 5 and 7 \nClasses will take place on the front lawn of the Hessel School House. During inclement weather they will take place in the assembly room of the school house. Class size is limited to 20 people. \nThe class is open to anyone\, no experience required. $10 per class. To register for one or more classes\, please call 906-484-1333 to be added to the schedule. Payment will be accepted at the door only. \nQigong (pronounced chee-gong) is a five thousand year old approach to healing in Traditional Chinese Medicine\, with literally hundreds of different styles. In this class we will focus on two different movement forms and will emphasize working with the mind along with the gentle flowing movements of the body to create a deeply relaxed and calm state. This in itself is a healing experience. We will learn about Qi and how it works in the body\, and students will have a very direct experience of feeling and working with qi\, or the life force\, that animates everything in the universe. \nThe instructor\, Bill McMillan\, is a retired psychotherapist and has been teaching Yuan Gong Qigong for the past twelve years to all kinds of students. From Cancer survivors to high school students\, veterans and just regular people\, this method of qigong is easily accessible and can be beneficial for almost anyone. \n  \n  \n\nhttps://youtu.be/86npQGyDFjc \n\n\n\n  \nAbout the Instructor \nBill McMillan and his family have been summer residents of Les Cheneaux for five generations. \nBill has completed Level Six and has been teaching in various settings for many years now. His primary focus has been teaching classes to Cancer survivors and family members\, but he has also taught in many other settings\, including to high school students\, veterans\, seniors and the general public. He is currently teaching three classes in Santa Barbara – The Breast Cancer Resource Center\, Casa Dorinda Retirement Community\, and a class for family members\, caregivers and others living with a chronic illness. \nBill is a retired Marriage and Family Therapist with over twenty years experience working with adults\, adolescents\, couples and veterans\, with a general focus on trauma\, grief and recovery. He has had a long standing Buddhist practice and brings all of this experience to his teaching of Yuan Gong and Ren Xue. \n 
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/qigong-3/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230826T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230826T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165133
CREATED:20230331T215345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T215346Z
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SUMMARY:Landscape Painting in the Vintage National Park poster style
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the iconic WPA-commissioned National Parks poster artwork of the early 1900s\, we will create a landscape painting. Starting with basic landscape stencils\, you will learn to work from the background\, to middle ground\, then foreground to create a one-of-a-kind scene. You will use your own color combinations to create your frame-worth work of art to compliment your own personal home decor. \nClass fee: $40. All materials and instruction provided. REGISTER ONLINE \n 
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/landscape-painting-in-the-vintage-national-park-poster-style/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Teens,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230827T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230827T163000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165133
CREATED:20230824T130711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T130713Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Write On Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Clear your head and open your mind to a fun experience in short-form creative writing the last Sunday of each month. Release your inner critic and follow your inspiration. Nothing to bring but pen\, paper and who you really are. \nSimple writing prompts will ignite your imagination and get your creative juices flowing. Then you will follow your own creative instincts in this short form creative writing exercise that takes approximately 1 hour from start to finish. There will be no teaching or critiquing. This is just writing for your own enjoyment. Each meeting is a new adventure and you will be amazed to see the multitude of perspectives that all began with the same pebble of inspiration. \nWriters of all skill levels are welcome\, whether you’re a published author or just a beginner. \nThere is no fee to attend\, but please register online so we can plan accordingly.
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/write-on-sunday-5-4/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Adults,Teens,Writers Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230828T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165133
CREATED:20230302T212404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T201916Z
UID:10000575-1693216800-1693224000@hesselschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Make It On Monday - "It's Tea Time" Bird Feeder
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday’s through out the summer for Make It On Monday! \nCheryl Gordon will show you how to repurpose mismatched or slightly damaged tea cups and saucers by transforming them into a whimsical bird feeder. Adults and teens are welcome to attend. $15 per person includes all materials. 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Class size is limited\, please pre-register online so we can plan accordingly. \nREGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/567235666147
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/make-it-on-monday-its-tea-time-bird-feeder/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Teens,Visual Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230829T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230829T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165133
CREATED:20230622T161746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T161748Z
UID:10000667-1693299600-1693303200@hesselschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Qigong
DESCRIPTION:Qigong will be offered at Hessel School House on Tuesdays and Thursdays on the following dates: \nAugust 29 and 31\nSeptember 5 and 7 \nClasses will take place on the front lawn of the Hessel School House. During inclement weather they will take place in the assembly room of the school house. Class size is limited to 20 people. \nThe class is open to anyone\, no experience required. $10 per class. To register for one or more classes\, please call 906-484-1333 to be added to the schedule. Payment will be accepted at the door only. \nQigong (pronounced chee-gong) is a five thousand year old approach to healing in Traditional Chinese Medicine\, with literally hundreds of different styles. In this class we will focus on two different movement forms and will emphasize working with the mind along with the gentle flowing movements of the body to create a deeply relaxed and calm state. This in itself is a healing experience. We will learn about Qi and how it works in the body\, and students will have a very direct experience of feeling and working with qi\, or the life force\, that animates everything in the universe. \nThe instructor\, Bill McMillan\, is a retired psychotherapist and has been teaching Yuan Gong Qigong for the past twelve years to all kinds of students. From Cancer survivors to high school students\, veterans and just regular people\, this method of qigong is easily accessible and can be beneficial for almost anyone. \n  \n  \n\nhttps://youtu.be/86npQGyDFjc \n\n\n\n  \nAbout the Instructor \nBill McMillan and his family have been summer residents of Les Cheneaux for five generations. \nBill has completed Level Six and has been teaching in various settings for many years now. His primary focus has been teaching classes to Cancer survivors and family members\, but he has also taught in many other settings\, including to high school students\, veterans\, seniors and the general public. He is currently teaching three classes in Santa Barbara – The Breast Cancer Resource Center\, Casa Dorinda Retirement Community\, and a class for family members\, caregivers and others living with a chronic illness. \nBill is a retired Marriage and Family Therapist with over twenty years experience working with adults\, adolescents\, couples and veterans\, with a general focus on trauma\, grief and recovery. He has had a long standing Buddhist practice and brings all of this experience to his teaching of Yuan Gong and Ren Xue. \n 
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/qigong-4/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Teens
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230831T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230831T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165133
CREATED:20230622T161935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T161936Z
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SUMMARY:Qigong
DESCRIPTION:Qigong will be offered at Hessel School House on Tuesdays and Thursdays on the following dates: \nAugust 29 and 31\nSeptember 5 and 7 \nClasses will take place on the front lawn of the Hessel School House. During inclement weather they will take place in the assembly room of the school house. Class size is limited to 20 people. \nThe class is open to anyone\, no experience required. $10 per class. To register for one or more classes\, please call 906-484-1333 to be added to the schedule. Payment will be accepted at the door only. \nQigong (pronounced chee-gong) is a five thousand year old approach to healing in Traditional Chinese Medicine\, with literally hundreds of different styles. In this class we will focus on two different movement forms and will emphasize working with the mind along with the gentle flowing movements of the body to create a deeply relaxed and calm state. This in itself is a healing experience. We will learn about Qi and how it works in the body\, and students will have a very direct experience of feeling and working with qi\, or the life force\, that animates everything in the universe. \nThe instructor\, Bill McMillan\, is a retired psychotherapist and has been teaching Yuan Gong Qigong for the past twelve years to all kinds of students. From Cancer survivors to high school students\, veterans and just regular people\, this method of qigong is easily accessible and can be beneficial for almost anyone. \n  \n  \n\nhttps://youtu.be/86npQGyDFjc \n\n\n\n  \nAbout the Instructor \nBill McMillan and his family have been summer residents of Les Cheneaux for five generations. \nBill has completed Level Six and has been teaching in various settings for many years now. His primary focus has been teaching classes to Cancer survivors and family members\, but he has also taught in many other settings\, including to high school students\, veterans\, seniors and the general public. He is currently teaching three classes in Santa Barbara – The Breast Cancer Resource Center\, Casa Dorinda Retirement Community\, and a class for family members\, caregivers and others living with a chronic illness. \nBill is a retired Marriage and Family Therapist with over twenty years experience working with adults\, adolescents\, couples and veterans\, with a general focus on trauma\, grief and recovery. He has had a long standing Buddhist practice and brings all of this experience to his teaching of Yuan Gong and Ren Xue. \n 
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/qigong-5/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Teens
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