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Wellness Retreat
Fundraiser

Date: Saturday, 24 October, 2026
Location: Laurentian Lodge, Elliot Lake

This wellness retreat offers a journey of wellness and connection from Mandala painting to vision boards to chair yoga, and much more!

Full Agenda

Morning session – choose one of the following:

DISCOVER THE JOY OF MANDALA DOT PAINTING

Sue Hodgson

Experience the therapeutic and mindful process of creating beautiful, symmetrical designs. No art experience needed. Perfect for anyone looking to connect with a spiritual practice that guides your focus and offers a profound connection to the present moment.

INTRODUCTION TO THE FOUR TRADITIONAL MEDICINES

Kelly Jeffords

The facilitator will interweave traditional teachings with hands on activities to engage participants in learning and/or gaining a deeper understanding of the 4 Traditional Medicines, while using the Medicine Wheel as a teaching tool.

  • Some basic teachings of harvesting practices and protocols

  • Chance to see, touch, smell and learn about Tobacco, Cedar, Sage, Sweetgrass

  • Closing sharing with reflection

Afternoon session 1 – choose one of the following:

EXPLORING YOUR CREATIVITY

Carol Simon

Did you know that ALL people have the potential for creativity?

Humans are naturally creative as it is a core trait of being human rooted in biology, evolution and daily problem-solving. Join our Creativity workshop and learn why some people feel “Uncreative” and how you can nurture creativity like other aspects of your personality.

VISION BOARD: CREATING YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

Shelley Singh

Join Shelley for a fun and inspiring vision board workshop designed to help you pause, reflect and get intentional about what you want more of in your life. Rather than simply creating a collage, you’ll explore how you want the next year to feel, the experiences and relationships you want to nurture, and the changes you’d like to make. You’ll create your own personal vision board and leave with one simple action you can take toward bringing that vision to life. No artistic ability required — just come with an open mind and a willingness to dream a little!

Final afternoon session 2 - choose one of the following:

CHAIR YOGA

Laurie-Ann Reddick

This session is with Laurie-Ann, a chair yoga for healthy aging. Using breath work, yoga poses and forms we will aim to release tension, increase flexibility, restore balance in our mind and body and rejuvenate our spirit. This class is appropriate for all ages and stages we will end with a guided visualization meditation.

PERSONAL REFLECTIVE LANDBASE WALK

Kelly Jeffords

Enjoy this personal walk as a shared, intentional journey to slow down, connect with the earth, and listen to the landscape around you. Experience the transition away from daily distraction, that invites you to build a deeper relationship with the land as she is a living entity our 1 st Mother, Mother Earth. Moving through silent movement, sensory awareness, and community sharing afterwards.

What you should bring:

  •  Comfortable layers: Wear weather-appropriate clothing.

  •  Sturdy footwear: Choose shoes suited for uneven natural terrain.