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March is upon us! For sports fans this is an exciting time because March Madness starts. So we’re bringing you the yogi version of March Madness with MeditationMarch Madness for a $10 donation. We’re bringing mindfulness and relaxation to Merchantville through meditation. We have a wonderful line up of local folks who have offered to guide you through a beautiful meditation experience. From Chakra Meditation to Kundalini, Sound Meditation and more. Whether you already have a regular meditation practice or would like to start one, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Join your community and start your weekend off right every Friday evening at 6 p.m. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to reserve your place.
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Shannon's Fitness is a new studio at 13 North Centre that offers personal training sessions for people looking to change their lifestyle, gain more stamina, lose weight and/or break through barriers using a variety of different classes, formats and exercises. You choose which class fits your needs and join us to keep burning fat, lifting endorphins and melting some stress away. Group classes include: Boot Camp, Cardio-Kickboxing, Total Body Conditioning or Pilates. Private and semi-private personal training sessions. Owner, Shannon McKeown, has been teaching group fitness for 25 years. She is a AAAI/ISMA certified Total Body Strength & Conditioning, Cardio-Kick Boxing and Mat Pilates II instructor. Also certified through AAAI/ISMA in Personal Training and renews her CPR/AED training bi-annually.
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The FDA issued a warning to consumers to discard their Bauer’s Candies “Modjeskas” — an individually wrapped marshmallow candy covered in chocolate or caramel — as the treats may be contaminated with hepatitis A. “We are advising consumers not to eat and to throw away any Bauer’s Candies chocolate or caramel Modjeskas, purchased after November 14, 2018 because a worker in the facility tested positive for hepatitis A,” the FDA statement warns. That employee worked at the company until November 23, 2018.
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Garlic mustard - a winter edible. The roots of garlic mustard are best gathered when the plants are dormant (in the colder whether), when they are at their most flavorful. They can be used in cooked dishes such as stir fries or stews, but they are probably better used as a condiment. They have a flavor similar to horseradish, though somewhat milder. I have often ground them up in vinegar, with a little sugar added as a substitute for horseradish sauce. However, one of the best ways to use and preserve the roots is to dry them out and grind them into a spicy powder that can be sprinkled on food or used as a flavoring in cooking.
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Bill Rube has been involved in the hunter/jumper world most of his life. He and his husband Joe Miraglia live in Merchantville, New Jersey, and Rube works as the executive director for the Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Foundation. He celebrated 35 years of sobriety on July 26. "One Year Later: Continuing The Conversation About Addiction" is a follow up piece to an article he penned in The Chronicle of the Horse magazine in October 2017. While Bill is very open about his sobriety, there are many who are still unaware of this. He hopes these articles will help spread a message of hope and strength by starting a conversation and chipping away at the stigma associated with the disease.
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Please share and invite Friends! Free Mammograms for uninsured or under-insured residents of Burlington and Camden Counties (ages 40-64). Our mobile mammography van will be in Cherry Hill on October 21st. Please call (856) 247-7388 to sign up. You must be uninsured or under-insured and be at 250% or below federal poverty guidelines. Please note: Virtua requires a minimum of 20 participants in order to host a screening event. Please register in advance so that we have an accurate headcount. Please visit our page Virtua: Free Cancer Screenings to take a look inside the mobile mammography van for guidelines. A $20 Walmart or WaWa Gift card will be given to women who complete their mammograms.
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Are you interested in learning about the ancient Indian medical system of Ayurveda and how you can incorporate these practices into your daily life? If so, join us on October 14th for our Fall workshop. We will begin with basic concepts of Ayurveda and move into more specific diet and lifestyle practices for the Fall season. Learn how to use this time tested medicine to prevent illness and optimize health for you and your loved ones. We will have lecture in the morning, followed by a small break for lunch. In the afternoon, we will design and make our own nasya (nasal) oil and abhyanga (massage) oil to take home. Participants must pre-register so there are sufficient materials. Investment: $50 (includes materials fee). *Class will be limited to 12 participants
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Pilates & Pours at Eclipse Brewing 10/20
Join Erin Chambers from Real Girl Pilates this fall for Pilates & Pours at Eclipse Brewery! Three dates are available, with limited space of 12 attendees each. GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
-Saturday, September 22 from 10:30am to 11:30am
-Saturday, October 20 from 10:30am to 11:30am
-Saturday, November 10 from 10:30am to 11:30am
Pre-registration required. $20.00 includes a 1 hour Pilates class followed by your choice of 1 pour or flight of beer. No experience necessary, class is for all levels.
Bring a Yoga Mat and water bottle
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pilates-pours-eclipse-brewing-tickets-49451328254
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Join Erin Chambers from Real Girl Pilates for Pilates & Pours at Eclipse Brewery on Saturday, June 23 from 10:30am to 11:30am. Pre-registration required. $20.00 includes a 1 hour Pilates class followed by your choice of 1 pour or flight of beer. No experience necessary, class is for all levels. Wear clothes that are easy to move in. Athletic type clothes are best. Yoga Mats are required. Optional: bring a towel for extra support and a water bottle. We know, it’s called Pilates & Pours. But we are equal opportunity beverage appreciators – so no, you don’t have to drink beer. Eclipse Brewery offers a non-beer option as well. But whether you have a drink after class or not, we hope you’ll stay and hang out! Pre-registration is required, as there is limited space. Registrations are non-refundable for cancellations made within 24 hours of the event. Thank you for understanding and adhering to this policy. If the event has to be cancelled due to emergency or severe inclement weather, announcement will be posted on the Eclipse Brewing and Real Girl Pilates Facebook page and all social media pages as soon as possible. If venue host elects to cancel the event due to emergency or inclement weather, refunds will be made available as soon as possible after the event date.
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Library - Tonight was the last meeting of our From Your Couch to 5K spring session. We walked. We ran. We got soaked. We did it! This Sunday will be our informal 5K race and I can’t wait to see everyone crush it! pic
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South Jersey Farmers and Distributors Promising Safe Romaine Lettuce Despite Nationwide Concerns. The recent E.coli outbreak has left many people around the country concerned about purchasing and consuming romaine lettuce. The outbreak was in Arizona, but farmers in South Jersey are feeling the impact during a very important time for business. “The greatest misconception right now is that Romaine is not safe to eat," said Landisville Produce Growers Co-Op General Manager, Felix Donato.
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