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OUTING: The Healing Power of Nature (Shinrin-Yoku)
with Donna Monti
Co-organizer: Jerre Henriksen
The outing will give participants time to explore the powerful Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku or Forest Bathing. We will focus on how a simple walk in the woods can uplift, reduce stress, and provide a sensory connection with nature. Participants will have time to combine your walk with thoughtful awareness exercises. Finally, there will be time to share your personal experience with the group. John Muir stated, "In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks."
Activity Level - On Your Feet
Meet at Bliss Woods Forest Preserve, Pavilion #1, 5S660 Bliss Road, Sugar Grove.
OUTING: Guided Tour of Water Street Studios Community Art Center, Batavia
with Bobbie Brown
Co-facilitator: Roger Breisch
Roger Breisch, board member of Water Street Studios, at 160 S. Water Street, Batavia will lead a guided tour of the artists' studios, clay lab, and current gallery exhibitions. Founded in 2019, the facility "Where Creativity lnspires Community," offers art classes, artist studios, a clay lab, gallery exhibitions, and community events.
Activity Level - On Your Feet
Will run
OUTING: Kane Paramedic Ambulances
with Jay Labelle
Organizer: Carl Hays
Fire Chief Mike Huneke of Elburn and Fire Chief Tony Cavallo of St. Charles will tell participants how ambulances play a critical role in the health system by impacting patient outcome. These services provide rapid response, onsite medical intervention and safe transport to healthcare facilities, often during life threatening situations. There willl be discussions about paramedic challenges of rising demand, aging population, the rise in chronic illnesses and limited resources. Coffee included.
Get there on your own.
Activity Level - Easy Going
Will run
OUTING: Edith Farnsworth House, Plano, IL Tour
with Mary Hauge
Co-organizer: Beth Johnson
Experience the intersection of architecture and nature at the Edith Farnsworth House! Situated on the banks of the Fox River, Mies van der Rohe’s Edith Farnsworth House is a renowned example of modern architecture and design. Built in 1945 as a weekend retreat for Dr. Edith Farnsworth, the House and grounds offer guests an opportunity to experience history, architecture, and art in a serene setting.
Transportation to the site is on your own. Outing will take place rain or shine. Participants will walk a half mile woodland path along the Fox River (golf cart shuttle available. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for weather. Activity Level - On Your Feet