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Unity yoga co-op and Cedar Tree institute Present: TAI CHI SWORD A Mind \/ Body Contemplative Practice A concentrated, focused instruction of the Tai Chi Yang Saber Form. Based on a lyrical 13-line Chinese poem, this brief two-minute form incorporates balance, grace, and eloquent gentle power.Class will be limited to 12 participantsGuest instructor: Jon Magnuson; Director of the Cedar Tree Institute INTRODUCTIONTuesday, January 16 th , 20245:30 \u2013 6:30 P.M.An overview for anyone interested in exploring the long tradition of this revered mind body practice Series 1:Instruction and Practice (4 sessions)Tuesdays, 5:30 \u2013 6:30 P.M.Beginning January 23 \u2013 February 13 […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>
WEEKLY TAI CHI PRACTICE With Jon & Diana Magnuson, Instructors During Autumn, Winter, and Spring months (September – May) The Cedar Tree Institute offers Tai Chi classes EACH WEDNESDAY from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. $10 per class MONTHLY TAI CHI WORKSHOPS On FOUR SATURDAY MORNINGS (January 6, February 3, March 2, April 6, May 4) we will hold a Tai Chi Workshop from 10:00 a.m. – NOON. $25 per workshop LOCATION The location for both weekly classes and monthly workshops is inside St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Chapel 201 East Ridge, Marquette, Michigan. Learn more about Tai Chi<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>
We are part of sacred work of which we may never see the ending. -Oscar Romero, Bishop of El Salvador.Outspoken advocate for the poor. Assassinated 1980. I have a friend who lives on the Pacific Coast of Washington State. For over forty years he\u2019s worked in various capacities as a non-Native with a small, vibrant Native American tribe, most significantly as part of their Treaty Protection Task Force. He\u2019s engaging and intense, skilled in navigating the complexities of cross-cultural interactions. One early morning along a rocky shoreline trail on Puget Sound, I remember him emerging from the cold waters near […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>
*This article, written by Jon Magnuson, was published in the Mining Journal November 17, 2023 The heart-breaking recent loss of over 4,000 children\u2019s lives in the Middle East, perpetuated by religious extremists, approaches limits of human comprehension. Such brutal violence is not new. But perpetration of these actions by leaders in the 21st century, now with access to nuclear weapons, is terrifying. The blood of children staining a landscape that served as the very origin of three great religions \u2013 Judaism, Christianity, Islam \u2013 is being justified by those in authority as collateral damage. This kind of reasoning is an […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>
A small group of us gather in a circle in the lobby of an old historic Inn on the edge of the Huron Mountains here in Northern Michigan. Among us are three social workers, a retired physician, a writer, a nurse, a retired firefighter, four clergy. We\u2019re exploring our various experiences of being personally lost over the years. Physically. Emotionally. Spiritually. There\u2019s plenty to talk about. As our point of reference, we\u2019re using the insights of Lawrence Gonzales. In 1989 he published \u201cDeep Survival.\u201d The author was fascinated by why some individuals find their way out after being lost in […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>
WEEKLY TAI CHI PRACTICE With Jon & Diana Magnuson, Instructors During Autumn, Winter, and Spring months (September – May) The Cedar Tree Institute offers Tai Chi classes EACH WEDNESDAY from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. $10 per class MONTHLY TAI CHI WORKSHOPS On FOUR SATURDAY MORNINGS (September 2, October 7, November 4, December 2) we will hold a Tai Chi Workshop from 10:00 a.m. – NOON. $25 per workshop LOCATION The location for both weekly classes and monthly workshops is inside St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Chapel 201 East Ridge, Marquette, Michigan. Learn more about Tai Chi<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming “The Gift of Water” Gala, hosted by the Peter White Public Library. This event promises to be a memorable evening of celebration and awareness surrounding water conservation and preservation. Here are the details: Event Details: Who Can Attend: Highlights of the Evening: Don’t Miss Out! We invite you to join us at this remarkable event and rejoice in the gift of water. Let us come together to raise awareness and appreciation for this precious resource. Admission to the gala is free, so be sure to bring your friends and family along. For more […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>
We are pleased\u00a0to announce that\u00a0The Gift of Water\u00a0book is now out\u00a0and available as a limited edition hardcover or eBook. You\u00a0can purchase\u00a0the book on our\u00a0website by following\u00a0this link: https:\/\/cedartreeinstitute.org\/product\/the-gift-of-water\/ The collection of writings comprising The Gift of Water is intended to serve as a beacon of hope. Modest in scope and positive in intent, this volume, not incidentally, also celebrates the lands and waters of one far corner of North America\u2019s Great Lakes Basin, Michigan\u2019s Upper Peninsula. Our contributors are exactly who they need to be to accomplish these tasks. Our writers have done more than visit this remote and lovely […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>
A Project Completed 1000 Trees Planted in Six Weeks Lead by a commitment from the Marquette Choral Society, The Cedar Tree Institute coordinated 37 volunteers from all walks of life and planted the 1,000th Northern white cedar tree along the banks of the Yellow Dog River on June 3rd, 2023. Special thanks to the Tonya Aker-Richards and Jeff Noble, the good folks from Yellow Dog Watershed Preserve, and Jordan Mattarella who provided key strategic support and guidance.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>
A Gift to the Community Welcome and Free to All Tai Chi is offered June through August as a gift to the community (at no cost). Wednesdays (weather permitting)June \u2013 August 5:30 P.M. \u2013 6:30 West end of Mattson Park, Marquette, MichiganUnder the shade of the trees, near the historic fire bell tower. Formal Class Sessions begin in September (On Wednesdays – at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Morgan Chapel). Learn more about Tai Chi<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>
Recently, a respected, beloved musician in our community invited me over for a visit to her home. She graciously gave permission to share a portion of our conversation with readers of this newsletter. That particular afternoon, she, her husband, and I sat in the living room of their modest home not far from the shores of Lake Superior. A few steps away was the entry to her music studio where, over the years, she taught students lessons on a beautiful grand piano. It\u2019s a cherished piece of craftsmanship; one upon which she\u2019s practiced classical music from Bach, Beethoven, and Chopin […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>