Announcements

Phil announced that on October 3rd, there will be a repack at Eastern Illinois Foodbank.  Time is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Reuben Chambers and Jeff Van Buren both announced that they are selling raffle tickets for CASA.  The winner of the raffle will receive $4,000 in Suzi Davis travel vouchers.

 

Program

Mary Hodson introduced Steven (Steve) Willette of Living Yoga Center in Urbana. Steve and his wife Sharon operate the center.

Steve has been practicing yoga for sixteen years and is in his tenth year of teaching.  His training began in 2001 with William Lawton Wilson, a direct student of Sri K. Pattabhi (Ashtanga).

Perhaps of greatest influence is Aadil Palkhivala (Purna Yoga). Purna means “whole” and as such, Purna Yoga is not only for the body, mind, and spirit, but also for the expanse of the Heart Center. Purna Yoga is an evolving yoga – learning from the past, acting in the present, and moving into the future.

No style of yoga practice is appropriate for every body; however, the practice of yoga is appropriate for everyone.  Every practice begins by assessing the availabilities and needs of each student, striving to create a group practice which is accessible, inspiring, and an adventure of self-discovery.

 

The highlight of the program had Steve taking a very well attended CU Sunrise Rotary through an actual 30-minute yoga class. We were very flexible in accommodating Steve.

Living Yoga Center is offering a special introductory rate for CU Sunrise members.  Be sure to check with Neal Chamberlain to see when he will attend upcoming classes – rumor has it that Neal is quite the Yogi.

 

Decker Garden

Laura Auteberry graciously submitted this photo of Decker Garden in Champaign.

 

Oct 3rd Oct 10th Oct 17th Oct 24th
Introductions Neal Chamberlain Reuben Chambers Paul Conforti Molly Delaney
Invocation Phyllis Mischo Penn Nelson Gary Olsen Scott Paceley
Greeters Neal Chamberlain Reuben Chambers Paul Conforti Molly Delaney
BJ Lytle John McDaniel Phyllis Mischo Penn Nelson
Song Leader Larry Johnson Andrew Kerins Dave Krchak Barb Lintner
Notetaker Hodson Lintner Conforti Chamberlain

 

Upcoming Schedule

October 3rd – Kristine Chalifoux, Champaign School Board

October 10th – Nancy Greenwalt, Director of Frances Nelson Health Center

October 17th – Jody Littleton, Associate Professor of Speech at Parkland College

October 24th – Rebecca Ginsburg, Director, Education Justice Project, UIUC

October 31st – Kate Morgan Olsen will talk about her former work with No More Deaths

November 7th – TBD

November 14th – John Colombo, The Carle Problem