News & Events
We’ll be sharing journaling tips in the “Four Rooms Bistro” as part of Knox Church’s Body & Soul Spa on April 27th, 2012. It’s the 10th year for this event and the theme is “Springtime in Paris”. It’s a fundraiser for their cancer mission and is a fantastic event. Do you have your tickets yet?
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Earth Day Labyrinth Walk
Join us on Earth Day ~ Sunday April 22, 2012, 11 am
For a celebration of Earth Day with poetry and meditative walking to recognize our connection to the Earth and to one another. Find us in Confederation Park, near Romeo & Devon, beside the “Bridge to Nowhere”. Weather permitting (barring a rainstorm) we’ll begin at 4:00 pm (NOTE: TIME CHANGE TO 4 PM)
All welcome. Free event.
Please wear footwear appropriate for possible muddy conditions.
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Labyrinth Walk for the Spring Equinox
Tuesday, March 20th 6:30- 7:30 pm
Welcome the official start of Spring with a labyrinth walk on the date of the Spring Equinox. Join us for a contemplative experience recognizing the cycles of nature — learn about the labyrinth — and share a walk with others on our eco-friendly birdseed labyrinth.
Weather permitting (barring a rainstorm) we’ll begin at 6:30. All welcome. Free event. Please wear footwear appropriate for possible muddy conditions.
Location: Beside the Bridge to Nowhere, at Confederat
http://www.facebook.com/events/316999345021128/
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Stratford, ON:I’m pleased to announce that I’m facilitating two Year End Labyrinth Walks on the final days of 2011. The first is on Friday Dec. 30, and the second on Saturday Dec.31. More information can be found on the Facebook event pages linked below, and you can also RSVP on Facebook or to info@fourrooms.ca
http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/311925305504456/
http://www.facebook.com/events/203420786409276/
Friday, December 30th, 11 am — 1 pm
“Dreamscape” Indoor Labyrinth Walk, in partnership with Gallery Stratford (54 Romeo St.) $4 entrance fee
An opportunity for adults to reflect on the year past and the year to come within the setting of Gallery Stratford’s “Dreamscape” exhibit. Encounter enchanting artwork based in myth and literature while experiencing a labyrinth walk meant to inspire you to look within. Take time at the year’s ending to ponder the past and look toward the future.
Gallery Admission: group rate of $4 per person.
This provides access to the event as well as all the Gallery exhibits.
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Saturday, December 31st, 1-3 pm
FREE Outdoor Labyrinth Walk
Circle around your year and find direction for the future with a meditative walk in a snow labyrinth.
Join us, weather permitting*, at the bridge in Confederation Park (near Gallery) on December 31st, 2011, from 1-3 to learn about the labyrinth and prepare yourself for the New Year with a peaceful, meditative practice. All welcome.
*event will go ahead unless there is a snowstorm or the temperature is below -10.
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Stratford, ON:
Saturday, 
November 12/2011, 10-4 pm
Wellness Info Fair
Four Rooms Creative Self Care is pleased to announce we will once again be organizing and participating in the Stratford Wellness Info Fair on Saturday November 12/2011. The Fair will run from 10-4, with FREE admission.
Join us at the Wellness Info Fair, showcasing local wellness practitioners in the Stratford area. Find ways to increase your sense of wellness in all four areas of life, the physical, mental, social/emotional and the spiritual. The area of environmental wellness is also included in the scope of the day, with Perth County Greenworks sponsoring the event.
Meet local wellness based business people, make appointments, try samples, buy products, taste some treats, enter for a door prize… pick up some healthful and unique Christmas gifts too! The day will be full of information about total life wellness — just the thing to get yourself ready for those rapidly approaching New Year’s Resolutions! Hope to see you there.
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Stratford, ON:
YMCA of Perth-Huron
Wednesday, October 19/2011, 7:30-8:30 (in Multipurpose Room)
Come and discover the power of Fitness Journaling!
Did you know that people who keep a daily food and fitness journal have been shown in scientific studies to lose TWICE as much weight as those who don’t? And that is a long-term effect! Fitness journaling is a cost-effective and accessible habit to get into.
Find out how writing can help you meet your fitness goals; why mood and food interact and affect your fitness goals; how daily tracking can lead to success; and much more. Hope to see you there!
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Stratford, ON:
October 1/2011, 10-3 pm
Handmade Culture: a show and sale of Stratford’s craft, culture & creativity
Held at Stratford Public Library, to support the Friends of the Library, Handmade Culture will be highlighting local artisans and businesspeople. Four Rooms will be there with all of our workbooks and class schedules available, along with a special show-only collection of fabric journal covers for sale!
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Stratford, ON:
April 6/2011, 7-9 pm
Goddess: The Art of She within We art exhibition event is holding a wellness night “Going to the Well”. Various speakers will present on wellness topics. I will be presenting a brief discussion on the power of journaling.
Stratford, ON:
March 31/2011, 12 noon
Melanie will be presenting a brief talk on Reading for the Health of It to the Noon Hour Club at the Stratford Public Library. $1 at the door. Bring a lunch! Coffee available.
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Stratford, ON: Saturday, November 20, 2010:
Four Rooms Creative Self Care is pleased to announce we will be part of the 1st Stratford Wellness Info Fair on Saturday November 20. The Fair will run from 10-4, with FREE admission.
Join us at the Wellness Info Fair, showcasing local wellness practitioners in the Stratford area. Find ways to increase your sense of wellness in all four areas of life, the physical, mental, social/emotional and the spiritual. The area of environmental wellness is also included in the scope of the day, with Perth County Greenworks sponsoring the event and highlighting their Solar Panel Installation Project for the local women’s shelter.
Meet local wellness based business people, make appointments, try samples, buy products, enter for a door prize… the day will be full of information about total life wellness — just the thing to get yourself ready for those rapidly approaching New Year’s Resolutions! Hope to see you there.
