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Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Alzheimer's Association Key Peninsula Caregiver Support Group Caring for someone with memory loss? Do you need information and support? Alzheimer’s Association family caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a uniq...	The Mustard Seed Crandall Center Lakebay, WA Sat 12/15/18 at 10:30am-12pm Sat 1/19/19 at 10:30am-12pm Sat 2/16/19 at 10:30am-12pm

Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures The Science of Chocolate Delicious. Sweet. Irresistible. Come explore the complex world of chocolate during a 2 pm presentation. We’ll have plenty of samples to try. Leave with a mind full of science and mouthful of chocolate. Related crafts and activities all day.	LOTT's WET Science Center Olympia, WA Sat 12/15/18 at 2pm-3pm

Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Prayers for World Peace Sundays 10:00 – 11:15am, with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Wangpo. A peaceful, contemplative time in your weekend. Join us for guided meditations and uplifting advice on how we can transform our day-to-day life into opportunities for personal and spirit...	Meditate in Tacoma Tacoma, WA Sun 12/16/18 at 10am-11:15am Sun 12/23/18 at 10am-11:15am Sun 12/30/18 at 10am-11:15am

Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures, Health & Wellness/Nutrition Lunchtime Meditation With Buddhist Teacher Steve Maddox. Change your mind, change your day.Through meditation we learn to reduce stress and improve our mindfulness and concentration. This in turn makes us more relaxed, flexible and effective. In these classes we will emphasize...	Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center Olympia, WA Mon 12/17/18 at 12pm-1pm Mon 12/24/18 at 12pm-1pm Mon 12/31/18 at 12pm-1pm

Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group in Belfair Caring for someone with memory loss? Do you need information and support? Alzheimer’s Association family caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a uniq...	HUB Center for Seniors Belfair, WA Tue 12/18/18 at 1pm-2:30pm Tue 1/15/19 at 1pm-2:30pm Tue 2/19/19 at 1pm-2:30pm

Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures, Health & Wellness/Nutrition Take Back Your Life This is a 2 hour workshop for those living with pain and disease such as heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, lupus, fibromyalgia or other chronic inflammatory diseases. 85% of all diseases are diet related. Learn how through a who...	Union Club Tacoma, WA Tue 12/18/18 at 7pm-9pm

Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures, Meeting Gig Harbor Toastmasters Looking to improve your speaking and leadership skills? Ignite your career? Gain the confidence to speak up? Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to express yourself effectively in any situation. Whether you are a professional, ...	Harbor Place at Cottesmore Gig Harbor, WA Wed 12/19/18 at 12pm-1pm Wed 12/26/18 at 12pm-1pm Wed 1/2/19 at 12pm-1pm Wed 1/9/19 at 12pm-1pm Wed 1/16/19 at 12pm-1pm Wed 1/23/19 at 12pm-1pm Wed 1/30/19 at 12pm-1pm Wed 2/6/19 at 12pm-1pm Wed 2/13/19 at 12pm-1pm Wed 2/20/19 at 12pm-1pm Wed 2/27/19 at 12pm-1pm Wed 3/6/19 at 12pm-1pm Wed 3/13/19 at 12pm-1pm

Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Lunchtime Meditation Change your mind, change your day. Through meditation, we learn to reduce stress and improve our mindfulness and concentration. This, in turn, makes us more relaxed, flexible and effective. In these classes, we will emphasize creating happiness for oursel...	Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center Olympia, WA Wed 12/19/18 at 12pm-1pm Fri 12/21/18 at 12pm-1pm Wed 12/26/18 at 12pm-1pm Fri 12/28/18 at 12pm-1pm

Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Groups in Bonney Lake Caring for someone with memory loss? Do you need information and support? Alzheimer’s Association family caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a uniq...	Bonney Lake Senior Center Bonney Lake, WA Thu 12/20/18 at 2pm-3:30pm Thu 1/17/19 at 2pm-3:30pm Thu 2/21/19 at 2pm-3:30pm

Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Buddhist Methods for a Peaceful Mind Our normal tendency is to become elated when things go how we want and disappointed when they do not. As a result, our mood depends on external conditions that are often beyond our control, despite the amount of energy we spend trying to make them right. B...	Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center Tacoma, WA Thu 12/20/18 at 7pm-8:15pm Thu 12/27/18 at 7pm-8:15pm Thu 1/3/19 at 7pm-8:15pm Thu 1/10/19 at 7pm-8:15pm Thu 1/17/19 at 7pm-8:15pm Thu 1/24/19 at 7pm-8:15pm Thu 1/31/19 at 7pm-8:15pm

Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures, Animals Reptile Zoo The Reptile Zoo is bringing live animals to touch and learn about! Join us at 1:30 pm for a special reptile presentation. After the show, you’ll have an opportunity to handle the animals. Related crafts all day.	LOTT's WET Science Center Olympia, WA Sat 12/22/18 at 1:30pm-2:30pm

Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures, Health & Wellness/Nutrition Treating Minor Aches and Illnesses Through Natural, Safe Methods Our society has become ingrained to just pop a pill for every body issue. Learn how to treat headaches, insomnia, incontinence, indigestion, sinus issues, pain, sexual dysfunction and much more through natural methods. All my suggestions are safe for those...	Union Club Tacoma, WA Sat 12/22/18 at 11am-12pm

Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Long Term Care Planning Class In a perfect world, the Best Long Term Care Plan for Married Couples This plan is short to the point and some of the words you will not understand unless you attend my class or Google the terms. There are many exemptions and exceptions, but if I was a mar...	Bamford Financial Building Olympia, WA Thu 12/27/18 at 11am-1pm

Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Lunchtime Meditation Change your mind, change your day. Through meditation we learn to reduce stress and improve our mindfulness and concentration. This in turn makes us more relaxed, flexible and effective. In these classes we will emphasize creating happiness for ourself by ...	Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center Olympia, WA Mon 12/31/18 at 12pm-1pm Wed 1/2/19 at 12pm-1pm Fri 1/4/19 at 12pm-1pm Mon 1/7/19 at 12pm-1pm Wed 1/9/19 at 12pm-1pm Fri 1/11/19 at 12pm-1pm Mon 1/14/19 at 12pm-1pm Wed 1/16/19 at 12pm-1pm Fri 1/18/19 at 12pm-1pm Mon 1/21/19 at 12pm-1pm Wed 1/23/19 at 12pm-1pm Fri 1/25/19 at 12pm-1pm Mon 1/28/19 at 12pm-1pm Wed 1/30/19 at 12pm-1pm Fri 2/1/19 at 12pm-1pm Mon 2/4/19 at 12pm-1pm Wed 2/6/19 at 12pm-1pm Fri 2/8/19 at 12pm-1pm Mon 2/11/19 at 12pm-1pm Wed 2/13/19 at 12pm-1pm Fri 2/15/19 at 12pm-1pm Mon 2/18/19 at 12pm-1pm Wed 2/20/19 at 12pm-1pm Fri 2/22/19 at 12pm-1pm Mon 2/25/19 at 12pm-1pm Wed 2/27/19 at 12pm-1pm Fri 3/1/19 at 12pm-1pm Mon 3/4/19 at 12pm-1pm Wed 3/6/19 at 12pm-1pm Fri 3/8/19 at 12pm-1pm Mon 3/11/19 at 12pm-1pm Wed 3/13/19 at 12pm-1pm Fri 3/15/19 at 12pm-1pm

Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Grit City Think & Drink: Listening to the Vital Signs of the Planet Listening to the Vital Signs of the Planet: New Approaches in Climate Data Communication with Judy Twedt, Climate Data Sound Artist, UW Seattle. Judy Twedt designed a new Ph.D. program in climate data sonification to explore novel techniques for translati...	The Swiss Pub Tacoma, WA Tue 1/8/19 at 6:30pm-8pm

Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group Caring for someone with memory loss? Do you need information and support? Alzheimer’s Association family caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a uniq...	Gig Harbor United Methodist Church Gig Harbor, WA Sat 1/12/19 at 10am-11:30am Sat 2/9/19 at 10am-11:30am Sat 3/9/19 at 10am-11:30am

Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Lecture: Welcome to Subirdia John Marzluff is a nationally known Professor of Wildlife Science at the University of Washington, and an expert in Ornithology. Part of the joy of gardening is observing and listening to our feathered friends. In his latest book, Welcome to Subirdia: Shar...	Bellevue Botanical Garden Bellevue, WA Wed 1/16/19 at 7pm-8:30pm

Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Scholarly Selections \| Reverend Sunya Pratt: The Life & Legacy of an Early American Buddhist in Tacoma	Washington State History Museum Tacoma, WA Thu 1/17/19 at 6:30pm-8pm

Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures An Evening with Dan Rather It is no exaggeration to call Dan Rather the voice of a generation – and in this special evening, he shares a wealth of anecdotes and insightful commentary that is unrivaled in the world of journalism. There is arguably no better placed authority to contex...	Pantages Theater Tacoma, WA Sat 1/19/19 at 7:30pm

Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Growing Mushrooms at Home with Tristan Woodsmith This workshop focuses on growing gourmet mushrooms at home, both indoors and outdoors in your yard, garden or forest. We will discuss the mushroom life cycle, various substrates used for growing mushrooms, and low-tech methods for generating mycelium inclu...	Bellevue Botanical Garden Bellevue, WA Sat 1/19/19 at 10am-12pm

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