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In partnership with the American Red Cross and sponsored by Renewal by Andersen – Lake Superior Region, join us for a community blood drive at Miller Hill Mall. Blood donations play a vital role in supporting patients in need and strengthening lifesaving care throughout our region. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment and help make a meaningful impact through the simple act of giving blood. Sign up here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive
Participating in the arts is proven to have a positive impact on mental health. Jewelry making in particular has been clinically proven to help with mindfulness, which can help reduce stress and anxiety. In this class, learn how to make a pair of flat stitch earrings with cabachons from a mindfulness perspective.
Not Brunch. This is Better. The Mother’s Day Reset You Actually Need Step away from the noise, the to-do list, and taking care of everyone else… This is your moment to be taken care of. Join us for a one-day-only immersive beauty and wellness experience designed to help you unwind, glow, and actually enjoy Mother’s Day. Saturday, May 9th | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM At Destination Fitness Walk in overwhelmed. Walk out glowing. For just $75 (a $175 value), your all-inclusive experience includes: Custom lip gloss made just for you. Build-your-own fresh flower bouquet. Relaxing neck and scalp massage. Brow wax. Bodywork session to release tension. B12 boost for energy and glow. Infrared sauna and full gym access. Refreshing shake. DIY rollerball or hand and foot scrub. Plus… exclusive event-only specials you won’t find anywhere else. Come solo. Bring your mom. Make it a girls’ day. However you show…
Deltiology is the study and collection of postcards. Come see some historic Real Photo Postcards of people that were produced in Downtown Duluth over 100 years ago. Postcards were the original selfie and even a form of social media back in the early 1900s. Gina Temple-Rhodes is a local history researcher, history nerd and former librarian. She has been digging into the local historic record for 30 years. Welcome to Tea Talks, interesting talks by interesting people about topics they are passionate about, in a cozy and informal space. We provide the talks and tea, bring your curiosity!
The Pruitt Center for Mindfulness and Well-Being at the University of Wisconsin-Superior will host University of California, Berkeley, professor of psychology Dacher Keltner for a free virtual presentation “Awe: Meeting the Crisis of our Times” on Tuesday, April 28, 4:30–6 pm. Awe is the feeling we experience when we encounter vast mysteries we don’t fully understand. We find awe in the eight wonders of life, from moral beauty to music to nature to spiritual epiphany. New research shows that even a brief dose of awe benefits our brains, hearts, and immune systems, counters selfishness and anxiety, and encourages greater sharing, creativity, and sense of common humanity. Join Dacher Keltner to learn about the evolution and neurophysiology of awe, the mental and physical health benefits, and practical approaches to bringing more awe into your daily life. Dacher Keltner is a Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, and director…
Resilience isn’t something we’re born with — it’s something we build, moment by moment, as our bodies and minds learn to adapt, heal, and reorganize in the face of challenges we never asked for but survived anyway. Too often, we mistake resilience for grit or willpower, when it’s actually a dynamic interplay between our biology, our environment, and the meaning we make of our experiences. In this talk, we explore the neuroscience of how we rise after hardship, the protective factors that help us not just recover but truly evolve, and the stories that shape our capacity to grow. At its core, this is a conversation about reclaiming our ability to bend without breaking — and rebuilding ourselves with greater wisdom, compassion, and connection. Kelley J. Minor, LGSW, is a clinical therapist, educator, and founder of Curiosity Collaborative LLC, specializing in trauma-informed care, attachment healing, and the neuroscience of human…