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Buddhist meditation set at yoga venue

By TIMES STAFF
Published November 8, 2006


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Buddhist meditation set at yoga venue 

An evening of Buddhist meditation is set for 8 to 9:15 Nov. 20 at Living Room Yoga. Buddhist meditation teacher Angus Berry will lead the class, titled Refuge Within, which will include an introduction to meditation from the Kadampa Buddhist tradition. The class will include two guided meditations and a short talk and is suitable for beginners. Living Room Yoga is at 3015 Seventh St. N, St Petersburg. Cost is $9, or $5 students for students and residents with limited income. For information, go to www.meditationinflorida.org or call (727) 797-9770.

Jewish center offers free health program

Universal Health Care and the Golda Meir/Kent Jewish Center have formed a partnership to offer a free health program. It is available to eligible members of Wellquest Inc.'s Medicare Masterpiece Plan. Clients will be provided with free membership to the Golda Meir/Kent Jewish Center and need to attend the center only once a month to remain active in the program. For details call Universal Health at 1-866-690-4842 or contact athletic director Jeff Krieger. The Golda Meir center serves people of all ages and religions.

'Cultures of Peace' workshops offered

Good Samaritan Church, 6085 Park Blvd., in conjunction with Lakewood United Church of Christ, invites you to attend "Exploring Cultures of Peace" workshops at noon Thursdays. The series lasts six weeks. For information, call 544-8558.

[Last modified November 8, 2006, 07:21:55]


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