Apr. 2: REIKI LEVEL II with Cynde Meyer. Usui Reiki is a form of vibrational therapy primarily used to promote relaxation and harmony, and to facilitate healing of body/mind/spirit. Hands on practice. Please bring a sheet and blanket. All materials, notebook, certificate and light snacks are provided. $150, reviewers pay $80. 1:00 - 5:00 pm. at A Gathering Place Massage School, 12131 Dorsett Rd., Suite 101, Maryland Heights, MO 63043. Call 636-530-7579 to register.

Apr. 2: WHAT IS CHRISTIAN SCIENCE AND HOW DOES IT HEAL? A free talk in the Central West End at 2:00 pm. 5000 Westminster Place at N. Kingshighway. 314-367-0298.

Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: SUNDAY MORNING SERVICES TO CELEBRATE LIFE: For people who are rethinking their ideas about God, religion, and life (e.g., God is not a judge, yet is the guarantor of justice). 9:00 am: Free classes about The Science Of Mind Teachings. 10:00 a.m. Services: Messages & Musicians as follows: 2nd: "The Last Grandstand" by Dr. Royal Satterlee, Musician-Brian Clarke with guitar; 9th: "The Law of Acceptance" by Dr. Satterlee, Musician-Mitzi MacDonald; 16th: Easter "Is There Life After Death?" by Dr. Satterlee, Musicians-Mike and Rob Silverman; 23rd: Earthday "Are Rocks, Hills, and Dirt Alive?" by Dr. Satterlee, Musician-Brian Clarke; 30th: "Is There an Enrichment of Abundant Living Here and Now?" by Dr. Satterlee, Musician-Tim Mead. At The Spiritual Pathways Center, 11039 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood, MO, 63122, 314-835-1228, http://www.spiritualpathwayscenter.org.

Apr. 6: INTRODUCTION TO REFLEXOLOGY by Paula Stone. Join our informal overview of reflexology, what it is and how it can help you. Please contact us for a reservation. Fee: $15. 6:00 - 10:00 pm at A Gathering Place, 12131 Dorsett Rd, Suite 101, Maryland Heights, MO 63043. For more information, call 636-724-8686 or visit http://www.thestoneinstitute.org .

Apr. 7: THE CELESTINE PROPHECY SNEAK PREVIEW. Open to the public. 7:30 pm. $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Purchase tickets at the Rising Thought Bookstore in the Center for Spiritual Living, 12875 Fee Fee Rd., St Louis, MO 63146. For more information, visit us at http://www.cslstl.org.

Apr. 8: TALENTS AND TREASURES SILENT AUCTION. Come join us for our first ever auction to benefit The Spiritual Pathways Center. Auction items include an autographed Cardinal baseball, a seven day Time Share Vacation anywhere in the world, and much more! 7:00 – 9:00 pm at The Spiritual Pathways Center, 11039 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood, MO, 63122, 314-835-1228, .

Apr. 8: FUNDAMENTALS OF REFLEXOLOGY by The Stone Institute, LLC. Nurses and LMTs, 7 CEUs. $125, lunch included. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at a South County location. RSVP to Rita at 314-602-2500 or sacredspaces26@sbcglobal.net .

Apr. 9: 19TH WHOLISTIC LIVING EXPO, hosted by Spirit Seeker Magazine. A festival for the mind, body and spirit. A special pre-screening of the movie, “The Celestine Prophecy”, will be shown (tickets are $10 and may be purchased in advance). Featuring health & wellness products and services such as aromatherapy, holistic dentistry, feng shui, meditation, spas, spiritual resources and essential oils; healing modalities to try, such as massage therapy, energy therapy, Reiki, Pranic Healing, and Body Synergy. Artists, jewelry, the healing arts, intuitive readers, music, dance, many free lectures and demonstrations are also all part of this day. Admission: $5.00 (look for your two for one passes in April’s Spirit Seeker Magazine). 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Call 636-530-7579 for further information, or visit http://www.spiritseeker.com.

Apr. 13: A PEEK INTO MAMA'S WINDOW. Lynn Rubright, storyteller and author of “Mama's Window”, tells anecdotes about her acclaimed children's book and other stories for all ages. Free Admission. 7:00 pm. Buder Branch Library, 4401 Hampton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63109. Contact eldersprobearts@mac.com or call 314-991-1529.

Apr. 14 - 16: EASTER WEEKEND AT CSL. Join us Good Fri., the 14th, for the Labyrinth Walk from 12:00 - 8:00 pm with a Good Friday Service from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Egg Decorating on Sat., the 15th, from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, where the kids will dye the traditional Easter Eggs while those 8 and over can learn to decorate Ukrainian Eggs. Easter morning, Sun., the 16th, join Rev. Larry DeRusha for a 7:30 am Sunrise Service, and Rev. Marigene DeRusha at 9:00 & 10:30 am for her message on "The Teachings of Life". An egg hunt for the kids follows the 2nd Service, so bring your basket and join us for a special Spring High Tea in Scott Hall. The Center for Spiritual Living, 12875 Fee Fee Rd., St Louis, MO 63146. Visit us online at http://www.cslstl.org.

Apr. 20: PLANTS OF THE BIBLE. Plants of biblical times continue to hold great popular interest. Because of the bible’s many translations, botanists and scholars do not always agree about which plants actually grew in biblical lands. What is certain though is the enthusiastic interest we have in learning more about how these plants were used during these times, their historical significance and how these same plants today continue to have a place in our modern life. Cheryl Hoard, owner of Cheryl's Herbs, will highlight an interesting selection of these old world herbs and essential oils. Please contact us for a reservation. $20. 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Cheryl’s Herbs, 7159 Manchester Rd., St. Louis, MO 63143, 314-645-2165, http://www.cherylsherbs.com.

Apr. 21: CSL COMEDY CLUB presents a nationally touring favorite, Phyllis Shulman, who has been working the comedy circuit and teaching us how to laugh at our lives and ourselves. One night with her is better than 6 years of family counseling. Tickets: $10. 7:00 pm at the Center for Spiritual Living, 12875 Fee Fee Rd., St Louis, MO 63146. Visit us at http://www.cslstl.org .

Apr. 21: ANCESTRAL HEALING GROUP EVENT. Joseph Knapp, Spiritual Master/Healer. 7:00 – 9:00 pm. For details - The Living Insights Ctr., 6361 Clayton Rd., Clayton, MO 63117, 314-721-4455, http://www.livinginsights.com

Apr. 21: UNIFIED FIELD THERAPY - FUNDAMENTALS OF HEALING & LEVEL I TRAINING. Looking for “out of the box”? Well, here it is! Journey into the Unified Field and discover a new frontier of healing, transformation, freedom and growth. Completely unique, Unified Field Therapy is unlike anything taught in traditional or alternative therapy programs. Level I is hands off and distance applications. Join us in the adventure. Apr. 21: Talk on UFT from. 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Apr. 22 & 23: Level I Workshop from 9 :00 am - 5:00 pm. Contact Shifting Consciousness, L.L.C. at 314-706-4882 or visit http://www.unifiedfieldtherapy.com.

Apr. 21-24: RELAXING REFLEXOLOGY LEVEL II - ADVANCED RELAXATION AND PROFICIENCY. Second level of reflexology with focus on advanced techniques, body systems, and more. For self-care or national certification (CEUs available). Personalized training by certified reflexology instructor. Register early to secure your place! For information, call Paula Stone at 636-724-8686 or visit http://www.thestoneinstitute.org.

Apr. 23: THE WOMEN’S CONNECTION, a social group for women, invites you to attend a presentation titled “Introduction to Feng Shui”, facilitated by Cynde Meyer. Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese art of creating beauty, harmony and tranquility in one’s environment while living in harmony with nature. Discover powerful techniques for arranging your environment and see it transform your life. Learn to eliminate chaos, clutter and confusion in you life and replace it with peace, tranquility and focus. Free. 4:00 - 5:30 pm at The Center for Spiritual Living, 12875 Fee Fee Rd., St. Louis, MO 63146. For more information, call 636-386-2814.

Apr 23: MEDITATION INTENSIVE with Joseph Knapp, Spiritual Master & Ordained Healer. A Realized Yogi, Joseph will provide training in meditation. Each person will receive a Shakti-Pat Transmission that cuts through to silence/no mind, and spiritual teachings for a path out of one’s personal suffering will be shared. A Sacred Healing will be given and a Spiritual Blessing from the Divine Mother will be offered. Light snacks offered. Advanced reservation by Apr 18. $108.00. Arrive by 9:45 am (10:00 am - 5:00 pm). The Living Insights Ctr., 6361 Clayton Rd., Clayton, MO 63117, 314-721-4455, http://www.livinginsights.com

Apr. 23: POETRY WORKSHOP. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the St. Louis Poetry Center. Pre-submitted poems will be critiqued by our guest Mary Jo Bang, Pushcart Prize winner and teacher at Washington University in St. Louis. 1:30 - 3:30 pm at University City Library, 6701 Delmar at Harvard. For more information: call 314-770-9130, or check http://www.stlouispoetrycenter.org .

Apr. 25: POETRY AT THE POINT. Free Poetry Reading by two well-known local poets, Susan Grigsby and Robert Nazarene. Sponsored by the St. Louis Poetry Center, every 4th Tues. 7:30 - 9:00 pm at Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd in Maplewood. For more information, call 636-225-5423 or visit http://www.stlouispoetrycenter.org.

Apr. 27-30: THE LOVING RELATIONSHIPS TRAINING (LRT) with Tony LoMastro and Cynde Meyer in St. Louis. A powerful training offering innovative and progressive Relationship Training and ground-breaking healing work. This workshop explores patterns of relating to ourselves and others, taking you deeply into yourself to become aware of limiting thoughts and patterns that keep you from manifesting the life that you desire and are willing to receive. Starting with "Loving You", it’s easy to allow the ripple effect of love’s vibration to bring the blessings to all of your relationships. $375 with $100 nonrefundable deposit. Earl bird rate of $333 if paid in full by Apr. 1st. Thurs. & Fri.: 6:00 - 10:30 pm. Sat. & Sun.: noon - 8:00 pm. Location TBA soon. Call Cynde Meyer at 636-530-7579.

Apr. 30: AROMATHERAPY BLENDING WORKSHOP. Facilitated by Cheryl Hoard and Marie Temmen, this workshop teaches principles of safe blending, blending techniques and several different blending concepts and approaches. Each person will have the opportunity to take home a personally prepared skin care and relaxation blend. Some of the oils to be discussed and used are: Lavender, Geranium, Frankincense, Myrrh, Carrot, Tangerine, Palmarosa and Marjoram. Fee: $75. Workshop cost covers all handouts and blending supplies. 1:00 - 5:00 pm at Cheryl’s Herbs, 7159 Manchester Rd., St. Louis, MO 63143, 314-645-2165, http://www.cherylsherbs.com .

UPCOMING EVENTS – MAY

May 7: THE CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING AUCTION. Invite all of your friends and join CSL for a day of fun and great bargains. If you would like to contribute new items or your services, please call Becky Schoenig at 636-939-0667 or Lyn at 576-6772. All contributors will be acknowledged in our program and all proceeds will go toward sending our youth to summer camp. Tickets are $10.00 per person. Children under 12 are free. Luncheon at noon, silent auction at 11:30 am and oral bidding begins at 12:30 pm. At the Center for Spiritual Living, 12875 Fee Fee Rd., St Louis, MO 63146, http://www.cslstl.org .

May 22: RELAXING REFLEXOLOGY LEVEL III - SPA TECHNIQUES. Learn hydrotherapy, Japanese facial reflex massage, leg massage for home, self-care, spa setting, more. For self-care or national certification. Advance registration required. (CEUS available.) Register before May 22 to guarantee your place and for best prices. For information, call Paula Stone at 636-724-8686 or visit www.thestoneinstitute.org for class schedule, information, more.

May 27-28: ANCESTRAL WORKSHOP with Joseph Knapp, Spiritual Master/Healer. For details - The Living Insights Ctr., 6361 Clayton Rd., Clayton, MO 63117, 314-721-4455, http://www.livinginsights.com.