Since 1995, Sounds of Afrika has performed nationally and internationally.  Kojo  Bey, Abishai Ben Reuben , and Deborah Calhoun founded the troupe as an Afrikan Drum and Dance troupe to promote Afrikan and Afrikan-American culture in the communities and schools.  All of the members have diverse backgrounds in the arts and extensive study of African dance and drumming techniques.  Sounds of Afrika has performed and facilitated after school programs in over 700 schools.  They have also been featured on television and in various publications.

Come on pilgrimage to the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield.  Light a candle and say a prayer for those you love and who love you.  Look around and see the nearness of God burning brightly in the colors of autumn.  And let God’s healing Love touch your heart once again.

Contemplating the mysteries of the life of Christ in the prayer of the rosary is a wonderful way to allow God into your heart. And you will leave this holy place transformed in the love of Christ for others.  And the extraordinary closeness of God will be yours forever.

Learn How Yoga Can Help You Pray
On this revolutionary new DVD, Catholic priest and yoga insturctor Fr. Thomas Ryan shows Christians how to use the practice of yoga to experience their own faith more deeply.

Imagine what it would feel like to pray with your whole body how powerful your prayer could become. For centuries, yoga has been used to prepare the body for meditation and communion with the divine. On the Yoga Prayer DVD, Father Thomas Ryan offers an embodied practice to renew and invigorate your connection to God.

What is a child's future worth? What deaf child do we leave behind? What could these children become with our help? We are working to find answers to these questions. We are committed to bringing hope to these deaf students' futures.

Jan Prenoveau runs 100 miles for Signs of Hope International! Congratulations Jan, you are an INSPIRATION!!

Linda Fiore is a hairstylist & Colorist of 15 years.
American Board Certified Hair Colorist since 1997.
Previous Educator for Goldwell Hair Color Company.
Established Studio West in 2000. 

"Here at Back In Touch, it is our goal
to help our clients understand that the
power to heal lies within"
Linda J. Pollock
860-844-8674
20 East Granby Road
Granby, CT 06035

Lisa Venn is a Certified
Holistic Health Practitioner

Whether it be physical or emotional pain or "stuck-in-a-rut" pain, you have tha right to feel better.

Lisa Venn offers a gentle, non-invasive therapy that supports the body's natural state of energitic balance.

860-653-7938
AllThatYouAreLLC@hotmail.com

The WOW! Women of the World Forum, is a full day professional development opportunity for women held annually at the historic Warner Theatre in downtown Torrington. 

The event, which began in 2005, offers women a full day with morning and afternoon breakout seminars covering professional topics, a keynote address, continental breakfast, lunch and closing reception.  In recent years, the Forum is proud to have had renowned speakers and personalities such as Gayle King, humorist Gina Barreca, actress Phylicia Rashad, author Jennifer Lauck and actress Susan Saint James.     

Please visit the wowforum.org.  Details of the 2009 event will be forthcoming, for more information, please call the Northwest CT Chamber at 860-482-6586.

Read the Article about Lois in the Litchfeild County Times

I am the author of 2 books, "Embracing Life - Living With Chronic Pain" and the 2nd "Healing Hope" is due out next week. I live with 4 invisible diseases, am the CT Rep for the American Pain Foundation (APF), and also a Motivational Speaker. I lead a monthly support group for chronic pain sufferers and caregivers. Participating in Anita's classes has helped me manage my pain and keeps me out of a wheelchair. I am married, grandmother of 6 and just recently celebrated my 65th birthday. Yoga, Strength Training, Light Impact Aerobics, Meditation and Prayer are paramount in dealing with my illnesses. I enjoy writing poetry and music and also play piano, guitar and banjo. 

Sage Rountree, PhD, an endurance sports coach and Registered Yoga Teacher, works with yoga for athletes of all sports. Her books and DVDs include "The Athlete's Guide to Yoga: An Integrated Approach to Strength, Flexibility, and Focus," "The Athlete's Guide to Yoga: A Personalized Practice," and "The Athlete's Pocket Guide to Yoga." She also contributes to Runner's World and Yoga Journal. Sage teaches workshops nationwide, showing athletes how yoga complements their training and improves performance. Her Sage Yoga Training podcast contains short routines perfect for practice after a workout.

Find her at http://www.sagerountree.com.

Dieters Edge specializes in healthy, sustainable weight loss, through good nutrition, portion size, and lifestyle.  Personalized weight loss and nutritional coaching from a person who has been there and understands the challenges of long term weight loss. Providing better health to all who are willing to try. Experience with preventing and managing many "lifestyle diseases" such as metabolic syndrome and diabetes. Please call for a no-cost initial visit to learn more about the Dieters Edge "Focused Lifestyle" and how it can help you achieve better health.