Jackson Hole, Wyoming Wellness Calendar of Events

Jackson Hole - Destination Wellness
October 5-15, 2007

Wednesday, October 3

International Bike and Walk to School Day
The Jackson Hole Community Pathways, Friends of Pathways, and the Teton County School District invite you - fellow community organizations, schools, parents and students - to participate in the 2007 Bike and Walk to School Day to promote safety, health, and encourage bicycle and walking travel options for school access. For more information, contact Tim Young at 307-733-4534 or online at www.friendsofpathways.org.

Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival
Be part of a uniquely wild film festival, October 1-7. The 2007 Wildlife Film Festival will host film screenings, art exhibits and special speakers at the Center for the Arts and other venues around town. Meet conservationists, biologists and activists who use the arts to raise awareness and affect positive change. Join a Festival with bite! For more information call (307) 733-7016 or go online at www.jhfestival.org.

Thursday, October 4

Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival
Be part of a uniquely wild film festival, October 1-7. The 2007 Wildlife Film Festival will host film screenings, art exhibits and special speakers at the Center for the Arts and other venues around town. Meet conservationists, biologists and activists who use the arts to raise awareness and affect positive change. Join a Festival with bite! For more information call (307) 733-7016 or go online at www.jhfestival.org.

Friday, October 5

Harvesting Power, Purpose and Meaning in the Second Half of Life
Facilitator: Layla Ward, M.S. Gerontology
"We will always fail at staying young, so why not succeed at aging?" Layla Ward suggests that the second half of life can be just as much about becoming who we are as the first half. There is an inherent wisdom, design, and purpose to aging. Aging is about gain as well as loss. These discussions about the unique impulses, strengths, and purposes associated with the second half of life open up possibilities for savoring the fruits of experience, and reaping and sowing the gifts of wisdom. Location: the historic Murie Ranch in Moose, WY. Cost: $500, double occupancy; includes dinner and discussion. Please contact Brooke Williams for more information, 307-739-2246.

Conscious Lodging
During the Festival, come stay at the historic Murie Ranch located in beautiful Moose, Wyoming and experience organic linens, local food, autumn, and spectacular wildlife. Tours available. $220/night. For more information or to make your reservation, call 307-739-2246 or email Brooke Williams at brooke@muriecenter.org.

Saturday, October 6

Harvesting Power, Purpose and Meaning in the Second Half of Life
Facilitator: Layla Ward, M.S. Gerontology
"We will always fail at staying young, so why not succeed at aging?" Layla Ward suggests that the second half of life can be just as much about becoming who we are as the first half. There is an inherent wisdom, design, and purpose to aging. Aging is about gain as well as loss. These discussions about the unique impulses, strengths, and purposes associated with the second half of life open up possibilities for savoring the fruits of experience, and reaping and sowing the gifts of wisdom. Location: the historic Murie Ranch in Moose, WY. Cost: $500, double occupancy; includes meals and discussion. Please contact Brooke Williams for more information, 307-739-2246.

Sunday, October 7

Harvesting Power, Purpose and Meaning in the Second Half of Life
Facilitator: Layla Ward, M.S. Gerontology
"We will always fail at staying young, so why not succeed at aging?" Layla Ward suggests that the second half of life can be just as much about becoming who we are as the first half. There is an inherent wisdom, design, and purpose to aging. Aging is about gain as well as loss. These discussions about the unique impulses, strengths, and purposes associated with the second half of life open up possibilities for savoring the fruits of experience, and reaping and sowing the gifts of wisdom. Location: the historic Murie Ranch in Moose, WY. Cost: $500, double occupancy; includes lunch and discussion. Please contact Brooke Williams for more information, 307-739-2246.

Monday, October 8

Conscious Lodging
During the Festival, come stay at the historic Murie Ranch located in beautiful Moose, Wyoming and experience organic linens, local food, autumn, and spectacular wildlife. Tours available. $220/night. For more information or to make your reservation, call 307-739-2246 or email Brooke Williams at brooke@muriecenter.org.

Tuesday, October 9

Conscious Lodging
During the Festival, come stay at the historic Murie Ranch located in beautiful Moose, Wyoming and experience organic linens, local food, autumn, and spectacular wildlife. Tours available. $220/night. For more information or to make your reservation, call 307-739-2246 or email Brooke Williams at brooke@muriecenter.org.

Lite Lunch Series
Join the Health Institute at St. John's Medical Center, located at 555 E.Broadway, in the Moose/Wapiti classrooms for this month's series: Breast Cancer Prevention, Education & Treatment. Noon - 1pm
Free to the public. For more information contact Heather Hunter-Joy at 307-739-7663 or go online to www.tetonhospital.org.

Wednesday, October 10

Conscious Lodging
During the Festival, come stay at the historic Murie Ranch located in beautiful Moose, Wyoming and experience organic linens, local food, autumn, and spectacular wildlife. Tours available. $220/night. For more information or to make your reservation, call 307-739-2246 or email Brooke Williams at brooke@muriecenter.org.

Thursday, October 11

Your Healthy House Seminar
From 4-6pm at Living Green located at 180 N. Center St.
"The green building movement is one of the fastest growing sectors of the construction industry. Building green just makes sense, it is good for the planet because the materials are made to last, are non-toxic, and healthy to be around. It is good for you because the paints, stains, adhesives used in green building and remodeling are healthy, do not contain VOC's (volatile organic compounds), and are made to last a long time. It is good for your children because healthy furnishings are not only beautiful and durable; they contribute to clean air quality, which is very important aspect of living green. Join author Nancy Taylor, green living and building consultant and the owners of Living Green, Mary Lynn Callahan and Susan Cicero to learn what you can do to have a healthy house and also for a "hands on" experience with green building and furnishing materials. Come discover why living green is a KEY part of your total Wellness Program." For more information, please contact Mary Lynn Callahan or Susan Cicero at 307-733-2152.

Asian Traditions in Modern Nutrition: Warm Foods and Tonics Tasting
As fall temperatures dip, stimulate natural warmth with whole foods. Learn about the ancient Asian traditions for fortifying the body. These techniques bring harmony and balance while also fighting disease. Enjoy a delicious sampling of "warming" foods at Jackson Whole Grocer. Spark your taste buds and your health with a Circulation or an ImmunAttach Tonic. The Wellness Center will also offer a wealth of nutritional information to boost body warmth, immunity and general wellbeing. Your health is in your hands. For more information contact Jackson Whole Grocer at 307-733-0450. 5-8pm

Friday, October 12

Teton Wellness Festival
This 3 ½ day event celebrates the interconnectedness of mind, body, spirit and the environment. Three keynote speakers, six workshops, presentations, movement studio, and an Exhibit & Hands on Hall.
Keynote Speakers are:
· Dean Ornish MD; The Power of Lifestyle Changes
Dean Ornish MD is a pioneer of preventative medicine. He has spent almost 30 years demonstrating that comprehensive lifestyle changes can reverse the progression of severe health conditions, without drugs or surgery. In his keynote presentation, he will masterfully explain the future of preventative medicine, as well as analyze the spectrum of choices available to reverse and prevent life threatening conditions.
· Dan Millman; A Peaceful Warriors Way to Wellness
Dan Millman, world-champion athlete and Author of The Way of the Peaceful Warrior, will share perspectives, principles and practices easily integrated into everyday life, reminding us about our innate wholeness, something that we all know at deeper levels but tend to forget in our busy lives.
· Debbie Ford; Manifest the Best Year of Your Life
Debbie Ford is an expert in the field of personal transformation. She offers a proven, practical blueprint for making today - this moment - the beginning of the best year of your life. Filled with inspiring guidance, encouraging stories, and life-changing exercises, this keynote workshop is a call to action.
Featured Speakers include:
    o Richard Moss MD; Discovering the Power of Awareness
    o Ed & Deb Shapiro; The Courage to Love
    o Jean Shinoda Bolen, MD; Life-Threatening Illness as a Soul Journey
    o Marc Barasch; The Power of Dreams to Heal
    o Tom Bisio, Lac; Treating Trauma and Sports Injuries with Chinese Medicine
    o Walter Crinnion, ND; Natural Ways to Handle Toxic Burden and Improve Your Health
For a complete schedule or more information, call Alexandra Epple or Pamela Ofstein at 307-733-9355. Ticket outlets for the Wellness Festival are located at The Herb Store & Living Green in Jackson, WY and Barrels & Bins in Driggs, ID.

Tickets are also available online at www.tetonwellness.org or by phone 307-733-9355.

Insight (Vipassana) Meditation Retreat with John Travis
Presented by Teton Sangha
Join us with the following residential options:
Weekend 10/12 - 10/14, $150 (deposit $50)
Nine day 10/12 - 10/21, $675 (deposit $100)
Location: Granite Creek Ranch southeast of Jackson, Wyoming, in a beautiful mountain setting.
For further information, contact Jan M. (307) 733-1966 or Greg C. (208) 354-2050, or write to tetonsangha@yahoo.com.

Saturday, October 13

Sunday, October 14

Teton Wellness Festival
This 3 ½ day event celebrates the interconnectedness of mind, body, spirit and the environment. Three keynote speakers, six workshops, presentations, movement studio, and an Exhibit & Hands on Hall.
Keynote Speakers are:
· Dean Ornish MD; The Power of Lifestyle Changes
Dean Ornish MD is a pioneer of preventative medicine. He has spent almost 30 years demonstrating that comprehensive lifestyle changes can reverse the progression of severe health conditions, without drugs or surgery. In his keynote presentation, he will masterfully explain the future of preventative medicine, as well as analyze the spectrum of choices available to reverse and prevent life threatening conditions.
· Dan Millman; A Peaceful Warriors Way to Wellness
Dan Millman, world-champion athlete and Author of The Way of the Peaceful Warrior, will share perspectives, principles and practices easily integrated into everyday life, reminding us about our innate wholeness, something that we all know at deeper levels but tend to forget in our busy lives.
· Debbie Ford; Manifest the Best Year of Your Life
Debbie Ford is an expert in the field of personal transformation. She offers a proven, practical blueprint for making today - this moment - the beginning of the best year of your life. Filled with inspiring guidance, encouraging stories, and life-changing exercises, this keynote workshop is a call to action.
Featured Speakers include:
    o Richard Moss MD; Discovering the Power of Awareness
    o Ed & Deb Shapiro; The Courage to Love
    o Jean Shinoda Bolen, MD; Life-Threatening Illness as a Soul Journey
    o Marc Barasch; The Power of Dreams to Heal
    o Tom Bisio, Lac; Treating Trauma and Sports Injuries with Chinese Medicine
    o Walter Crinnion, ND; Natural Ways to Handle Toxic Burden and Improve Your Health
For a complete schedule or more information, call Alexandra Epple or Pamela Ofstein at 307-733-9355. Ticket outlets for the Wellness Festival are located at The Herb Store & Living Green in Jackson, WY and Barrels & Bins in Driggs, ID.

Monday, October 15

Insight (Vipassana) Meditation Retreat with John Travis
Presented by Teton Sangha
Join us for a six day retreat 10/15 - 10/21 $450 (deposit $100)
Location: Granite Creek Ranch southeast of Jackson, Wyoming, in a beautiful mountain setting.
For further information, contact Jan M. (307) 733-1966 or Greg C. (208) 354-2050, or write to tetonsangha@yahoo.com.

Jackson Hole - Destination Wellness in the Spring ! - March through May (at various locations)
Featuring the Spring Earth Festival, the Teton County Family Health Fair, and the Rocky Mountain Smokefree Symposium. Come explore mind, body, spirit, and earth in presentations, workshops, exhibitions, arts, and activities. Experience the healing power of this place we call Jackson Hole.

Landscapes of Healing: A Five-Day Retreat for Cancer Survivors - September 6-10, 2007
Landscapes of Healing offers a unique opportunity for cancer survivors to fully immerse themselves in their healing journey. By exploring both the nature within and without---that is, dovetailing attendees' own healing stories and challenges with the visible and sensory healing images surrounding them in wild nature---Landscapes of Healing catalyzes a special synergy in which things new, essential, and good become possible. For more information, please contact Morning Sage at 208-787-4170 or visit their website: http://www.susanchernakmcelroy.com/health.html