My father planted an acre of asparagus in the 20s, heavily manuring it with the product of our cows. In the fall, partridges hid in its lacy hedges. Before biking five miles to school, we picked asparagus with Mum sitting comfortably under the giant elm "bunching" them for Mr. Anderson to take to the St. Lawrence Market. Now I wonder what she thought, in the perfect quiet of the morning, as she watched her children pick the bright green spears. 

We ate the rejects, dripping with butter, and using our fingers, in the English manner. I remember singing a little ditty "Asparagusing we bend and pick upon the knee".

Now they have sitting machines to cut asparagus.

Hatha Yoga is the most widely practiced form of yoga in the world. Hatha Yoga uses postures (asana) and conscious breathing (Pranayama) in combination with mental focus to develop awareness, strength and flexibility, and relaxation. Through proper alignment and mindful actions of the body, Hatha Yoga brings balance, strength, and a sense of well-being to the practitioner.

For thousands of years meditation has been recognized as a way of achieving peace and health in body, mind and spirit. Today science is providing us with the evidence. Even the Mayo Clinic says "Meditation can wipe away the day's stress, bringing with it inner peace."   

Would you like to let go of your worries and replace them with peace? Join our Sound Reiki® Healing Meditation Circle, led by Heather Hannan, Meditation Coach, Sound Reiki Master Teacher and Intuitive Counsellor, for a unique healing experience combining meditation and the gentle healing tones of Sound Reiki®.

You will experience a Sound Reiki alignment bringing you an inner stillness and sense of well-being and be guided in meditation to let go of stress and tension. We will follow with a discussion. This meditation will benefit all; just bring an open heart and mind. And a bottle of water!

Mindfulness is becoming well known as a way of achieving peace and health in body, mind and spirit and science is providing us with the evidence to show that it really works. And what makes it effective is your ability to do it anywhere, anytime!  

Would you like to benefit from regular mindfulness meditation, find a new feeling of well-being and increase your energy levels? To help lower your stress level and blood pressure? To improve your creativity, your ability to handle pain and difficult situations? 

Please join Heather Hannan, Meditation Coach, Sound Reiki® Master Teacher and Intuitive Counsellor, in the comfortable, peaceful environment of Joshua Creek and learn how to calm your mind and relax your body. We will explore different techniques in four fun and informative classes and help you create a simple practice to meet your personal goals and lifestyle.

Dreams are a powerful way of communication that our Inner Knowing uses to share information. Some dreams enable us to communicate with loved ones who have passed on, some show us what we are working on at the present moment and others help us with direction about our future.  

Please join Heather Hannan, Intuitive Counsellor, Meditation Coach and Sound Reiki® Master Teacher for an exceptional and entertaining evening as she interprets your dreams and the messages that are being sent to you while you sleep. Bring your dreams and Heather will address as many as she can.

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This is sure to be a popular workshop so please register now to secure your seat

Thursdays: 

7:00 pm to 8:15 pm  

Cost: $11 per class  

Location: JCHAC Gallery

Nia has 52 moves that optimize the body's natural design. Nia choreography is body-centered and allows practitioners to connect to nine diverse movement styles: Tai Chi, Tae Kwon Do, Aikido, jazz dance, modern dance, Duncan dance, yoga, Alexander Technique and Teachings of Moshe Feldenkrais. Nia classes balance form with freedom encouraging people to personalize the movements making choices for pleasure and comfort.

3rd Wednesday of the month

October through May

May Meeting: 6th

Cost: $5.00 per meeting

Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm

This is a casual group that typically meets the third Wednesday of each month.  May's meeting is on the 6th and is focused on "Mindfulness" which requires registration.  

Meeting topics vary and any suggestions are welcome.  

Please join us.  It's a great group of people and interesting topics of discussion.

4th Monday of the month

September through June

Time: 7:00pm to 9:00 pm

Cost: $5.00 per meeting

May Meeting: 25th

The Oakville Stitchery Guild of Joshua Creek invites interested fibre artists to visit or join the group.  The guild meets on the 4th Monday of each month and offers "hands on" sessions, speakers, workshops and exciting programs.

Pre-registration is not required.  Please drop in and introduce yourself!   

An invitation is extended to interested groups who are  considering looking for a spot to gather and enjoy some "tea time" in a welcoming and engaging atmosphere. Of special interest  are residents in retirement  communities looking for a meaningful and fun outing to this extraordinary land where the city is forgotten and the country feels like coming home.

Please contact Bill Hewitt by e-mail or call

905-257-4730.  

If you are looking for a venue to hold a celebration or special event; perhaps a   wedding, anniversary, birthday or a business meeting, look no further than JCHAC. Change your event space from the usual to unique. We welcome inquiries.

by e-mail or call 905-257-4730.  

We are presently taking proposals for future exhibitions in the Art Gallery. JCHAC Gallery is the home to ten shows each year with each exhibition running for one month to six weeks. The focus of the Gallery is to be a venue for emerging artists. Should a showing by a single artist seem daunting consider an exhibition of a collective of three or four artists. 

We look forward to hearing from you and discussing opportunities. Please contact Bill Hewitt by e-mail or call 905-257-4730.