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Available in 15 languages and a library of evidence-based weight-loss actions related to mindset, habits, movement, wellbeing, and nutrition

Dubai, UAE Allurion, a company dedicated to ending obesity, announced the launch of premium tiers for the Virtual Care Suite (VCS) and the launch of its proprietaryMy Daily Actions bundle. The bundle is available in 15 languages including Arabic, with a library of evidence-based weight-loss actions related to mindset and habits, movement, wellbeing, and nutrition and eating. Starting today, the bundle is available to patients across the UAE.

Backed by cutting-edge behavioral science, My Daily Actions empowers patients to explore strategies that support healthy habit formation, which is essential for sustained weight loss and wellbeing. By self-selecting a simple action to accomplish, repeating the action daily, and tracking compliance through the Allurion App, patients develop new, healthier long-term habits. All the recommended actions are evidence-based, proven to support weight loss, improve wellbeing, and lead to a healthier lifestyle.

My Daily Actions has been developed and evaluated in a prospective study by Allurion's Behavioral Science team, led by Dr. Paul Sacher, Allurion's VP of Behavioral Science. The study incorporated proprietary weight-loss actions spanning mindset and habits, movement, wellbeing, and nutrition and eating. The study revealed that participants found the behavior change program beneficial and, as a result, implemented new, healthier actions into their daily routines to aid weight loss. Preliminary results of the study will be presented at the upcoming Canadian Obesity Summit on May 15, 2023.

The goal of My Daily Actions is to help patients make permanent changes in their behaviors so that they can achieve long-lasting weight-loss success, said Dr. Sacher.We specifically designed this new Allurion App bundle using cutting-edge behavioral science to enhance the support offered to patients via the Virtual Care Suite. It is a proprietary, patient-centered feature that demonstrates Allurion's laser focus on optimizing patient success.

Unlike other cookie-cutter approaches, the My Daily Actions experience offers strategies that are tailored to the unique needs and challenges of each person. In addition, clinics can view a patient's compliance with their actions to help track progress and support the patient to create healthier lifestyle habits.

The feature further enhances Allurion's reputation as a world leader in science-led digital weight-loss services. Shantanu Gaur, M.D., Allurion's Founder and Chief Executive Officer, said the My Daily Actions program was yet another robust tool to help weight-loss clinics enhance their care.

Long-term weight loss is achieved through behavior change. Balloon, surgery, and drug therapy all need to be coupled with behavior change to cement lifelong healthy habits and long-term success. We developed My Daily Actions through years of research to create a first of its kind program for all patients using the Virtual Care Suite, said Dr. Gaur.

Allurion offers flexibility to providers, who can choose between three different tiers of the Virtual Care Suite: one basic package and two premium plans. My Daily Actions is now available for providers using the premium VCS+ or VCS Custom plans. For providers who are interested in getting started with an AI-based remote patient monitoring solution, Allurion is now also offering a base VCS tier of services at no cost. This tier provides a wide range of features, with no charges for the software license for as many patients as desired. This pricing is not time-limited and is available today for anyone providing weight-loss care. Providers can upgrade to the premium packages at any time to take advantage of My Daily Actions.

About Allurion:

Allurion is dedicated to ending obesity. The Allurion Program is a weight-loss platform that combines the Allurion Gastric Balloon, the world's first and only swallowable, procedure-less gastric balloon for weight loss, the Allurion Virtual Care Suite, including the Allurion Mobile App for consumers, Allurion Insights for healthcare providers featuring the Iris AI Platform, and the Allurion Connected Scale and Health Tracker devices. The Allurion Virtual Care Suite is also available to providers separately from the Allurion Program to help customize, monitor and manage weight-loss therapy for patients regardless of their treatment plan: gastric balloon, surgical, medical or nutritional.

Allurion is a trademark of Allurion Technologies, Inc. in the United States and countries around the world.

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The Southeastern Indiana YMCA opened the Outdoor Community Sports Complex this year. (Provided Photo)

(Batesville, IN) Free Willy and Jurassic Park reigned supreme at the box office, and a Sony Walkman cost $29.98.

Do you know what else was happening in April 1993? The Southeastern Indiana YMCA was opening its doors, welcoming all to find a place of community in spirit, mind, and body.

The Southeastern Indiana YMCA is inviting all in the community to take part in a week-long celebration of events to commemorate their 30th Anniversary, Monday-Friday, April 17-21, 2023.

Group Exercise classes will be free to everyone all week and on Friday, April 21, the community has free access to the Y all day.

Other events open to the community include, but are not limited to:

Find a full schedule of events at http://www.siymca.org.

In Southeastern Indiana, the Y is more than a gym, its a place of community, says Tara Britton, Southeastern Indiana YMCA Chief Executive Officer. We work to ensure that everyone has the tools they need to reach their full potential whether that is through our Summer Day Camp, a Parkinsons Bootcamp class, or our Safety Around Water program, we are here for you and your family.

In the first year they opened from 1993-1994, the Southeastern Indiana YMCA offered a Wellness Center, aquatics programs, and a preschool.

In 1995 they expanded their facility to offer state-licensed full-facility childcare with a capacity of 140+ children.

In December 1999, they added a second gymnasium, 3 new program rooms, an expanded running track, and a racquetball court.

They offer income-based memberships, and free group exercise classes to members, and in 2016 24-hour access was made available to members 18 and older.

This year the Y opened its Outdoor Community Sports Complex with access to all.

From stage one Swim Lessons to Weightlifting for Athletes, from Healthy Heart and Zumba Gold to BodyPump and Cycling classes, the Y offers programs for all ages, backgrounds, and fitness levels.

(Southeastern Indiana YMCA press release)

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On March 30, the Notre Dame Law School Religious Liberty Initiative hosted a panel discussion that explored the dynamic and complex intersection of education and religious liberty. The event featured accomplished attorneys who have taken up cases that pose questions about the interpretation of the Free Exercise Clause in relation to educational programs.

In the discussion, titled Carson v. Makin, Parental Choice, and Religious Liberty, the panel of school choice and religious liberty experts offered their insights on the implications and impact of the Supreme Courts recent decision in Carson v. Makin, which held that religious schools must be included in private-school-choice programs. As the initial discussion about Carson v. Makin unfolded, the panelists addressed a range of other relevant topics pertaining to the legal landscape for educational programs, such as related cases outside the school choice context, as well as the development of the unconstitutional conditions doctrine.

The panelists included Michael Bindas, senior attorney with the Institute for Justice; Michael Helfand, Brenden Mann Foundation Chair in Law and Religion and professor of law at Pepperdine Caruso School of Law; Michael Moreland, professor of law and religion at Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law and director of the Eleanor H. McCullen Center for Law, Religion and Public Policy; and Laura Wolk Slavis, counsel at Becket Law and a 2016 graduate of Notre Dame Law School.

Nicole Stelle Garnett, John P. Murphy Foundation professor of law and associate dean for external engagement at Notre Dame Law School, organized and moderated the panel discussion.

Bindas, a school choice litigator who leads the Institute for Justices educational choice team, kicked off the discussion by briefly summarizing the facts of Carson v. Makin and addressing the legal questions raised in the case. He served as lead counsel for the plaintiffs in Carson and argued the case before the U.S. Supreme Court. The main legal question in Carson was whether a state that has a school choice program can prohibit parents from selecting schools that provide religious instruction for their children. His team contended that the exclusion of religious schools from Maines state tuition program violated the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment, and the U.S. Supreme Court agreed.

When many people think about the First Amendment, they think about the Free Speech Clause, and while thats certainly a vital protection, so, too, is the Free Exercise Clause, which enables people to live in accordance with the dictates of their faith, Bindas said. Especially of interest to me is the protection the Free Exercise Clause provides for parents to direct the education and upbringing of their children. I enjoy that protection as a parent, but I also have the privilege of litigating to ensure that other parents have the ability and right to select a religious school if that is what they believe is best for their children.

According to Bindas, Carson makes clear that the Free Exercise Clause prevents the state from denying an otherwise available benefit or penalizing parents simply because they believe that a religious education is the best option for their children. Through this ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has paved the way for greater school choice in the United States.

The implications of the Carson decision are not just limited to the school choice context, however. The Courts decision applies more broadly to prohibit religious discrimination in other types of public benefit programs, as well.

Helfand, who serves as co-director of the Nootbaar Institute for Law, Religion and Ethics at Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, addressed the deeper underlying problems that religious discrimination creates. Reflecting on the significance of Carson v. Makin and similar cases, Helfand said, From my vantage point, withholding generally available funds from religious institutions because they are religious simply is religious discrimination. In that way, the problem isnt just that religious entities lose out on important funds and important benefits. The problem is that it singles them out, gives them less, and thereby undermines their status as equal citizens.

Both Helfand and Wolk Slavis are actively involved in the recent case Loffman v. California Department of Education, which follows a similar track of litigation to that of Carson v. Makin. In Loffman, a group of three Orthodox Jewish families and two Orthodox Jewish schools are challenging a California law that excludes religious parents and schools from using federal and state special education funding to serve children with disabilities. Wolk Slavis is part of Becket Laws litigation team that is challenging the California law based on First Amendment grounds. Helfand is also very involved in the Loffman case, having brought Becket Law together with the Jewish families and schools that filed the lawsuit.

Wolk Slavis cited similarities between Carson and Loffman. Carson made it really clear that once a state offers a public benefit, it cannot exclude otherwise eligible participants solely because they are religious, and that is what the California law is doing, Wolk Slavis said. Under Carson, their law is unconstitutional. Its very similar to the facts that were raised in Carson.

Given the U.S. Supreme Courts recent ruling in Carson v. Makin, Wolk Slavis is hopeful about the Loffman case. We are hoping that California politicians will see the writing on the wall in light of Carson, she said.

Highlighting the significance of the case, she added, The Loffman case is an example of outmoded First Amendment jurisprudence at work and how state law continues to be influenced by it, so were hopeful that Loffman will help to correct course to have state law be more in line with First Amendment principles.

Helfand believes that it will become vitally important in the coming years for the legal community to analyze the law in a wide range of jurisdictions and determine which laws violate the First Amendment. Weve got to clean up our act and make sure that benefits are equally accessible to all people regardless of their faith, he said. Every child should be able to have access to an education that meets their special needs, whether or not the school is religious.

In addition to discussing the parallels between the Carson and Loffman cases, the panelists examined regulatory strings questions and the development of the unconstitutional conditions doctrine.

Moreland believes that there has been large development of the unconstitutional conditions doctrine in regard to free speech, but much less in the free exercise context. He posed the question, Instead of prohibiting religious participation in these benefit programs, what if the government imposes conditions or strings on the recipients of these benefits? Moreland said that this is the question being posed currently in somewhat undeveloped form.

Helfand added, Now that the government has to include religious institutions in government funding programs, can it put strings on those funds in order to accomplish a new set of objectives? That is the big question. His general view is that, with the way religious liberty protections are now, the government is allowed to attach strings that are neutral and generally applicable.

Bindas considered the compelling relationship between religious liberty and education for many families. He reiterated that while religious liberty ensures that citizens are free to believe and practice their faith, it also helps to ensure that parents have the right to direct the education of their children.

Parents know better than anyone what type of education works best for their children. For some children, it might be a school with a strong STEM curriculum or a great arts program. For others, it might be a school that provides religious instruction, he said. Parents should be able to choose that type of education if they believe that is what is in the best interest of their children.

The panel discussion was part of a series of book launch events for The Case for Parental Choice: God, Family, and Educational Liberty by John E. Coons, a visionary legal scholar and ardent proponent of parental school choice. In addition to the panel event, Garnett organized a virtual book launch at which Coons, Notre Dame Law School Dean G. Marcus Cole, and other scholars and advocates discussed the book and the state of the current school choice movement. In the evening, the Institute for Justices Short Circuit podcast featured an episode on The Case for Parental Choice.

The book contains a collection of essays by Coons and is edited by University of Notre Dame faculty Nicole Stelle Garnett, Richard W. Garnett, and Ernest Morrell. The essays in The Case for Parental Choice examine a wide range of topics, including the relationship between parental choice and individual autonomy; the implications of American educational policy for social justice, equality, and community; the impact of education policy on low-income families; and the religious implications of parental choice. Collectively, these pieces present a morally compelling and richly humanitarian case for parental choice in childrens education. The themes developed in this book are becoming increasingly relevant today, as more states are enacting policies that empower parents to take control of their childrens education. Free copies of the book were distributed at the panel event, and many of the books themes were interwoven into the discussion.

About the Notre Dame Law School Religious Liberty Initiative

Established in 2020, the Notre Dame Law School Religious Liberty Initiative promotes and defends religious freedom for all people through advocacy, formation, and thought leadership. The initiative protects the freedom of individuals to hold religious beliefs as well as their right to exercise and express those beliefs and to live according to them.

The Religious Liberty Initiative has represented individuals and organizations from an array of faith traditions to defend the right to religious worship, to preserve sacred lands from destruction, to promote the freedom to select religious ministers, and to prevent discrimination against religious schools and families.

Learn more about the Religious Liberty Initiative at https://religiousliberty.nd.edu/.

Originally published by Arienne Calingo at religiousliberty.nd.edu on April 11, 2023.

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April 12, 2023

Active Generations is on track to open its second Sioux Falls location this summer and has started a final fundraising effort.

The new center at Dawley Farm Village will take pressure off the one at 2300 W. 46th St. and position the organization for a future in which it estimates the aging population of Minnehaha County is expected to double by 2035.

Everything we do will be duplicated at the east-side location, president and CEO Gerald Beninga said. Were in great shape but not quite done yet.

Construction on the 30,000-square-foot building began about a year ago in the area of 18th Street and Foss Avenue with a lead gift from Denny Sanford.

It includes an enlarged space for Active Generations Day Break services, which offer guided care for individuals with dementia, Alzheimers disease or other diagnoses that do not allow them to be home while their caregivers are away. Its estimated the east-side location will support more than 30 individuals daily to start.

Renderings by ISG

That program is growing significantly, Beninga said. We absorb quickly. Its amazing. We survey people that use our services, and 30 percent say if we didnt have that program they would be unable to work or keep up with their personal schedules, shopping and medical appointments. Its a quality-of-life issue.

There also is outdoor gathering space and two outdoor pickleball courts, which will be ready as soon as weather allows painting to be done.

Indoor fitness is a focus as well, with dedicated space for pickleball, which has been extremely popular at the west-side location, Beninga said. Theres also room for group fitness classes, activities and a flexible studio space for arts and crafts.

Active Generation is involved in about 60 activities.

Were also going to expand some of the exercise programs and classes for the adult population to continue to rehab, so balance and strength classes are extremely important in that age group to prevent falls, Beninga said. So that will be an emphasis.

Hours also will be expanded at both locations to encourage participation earlier in the morning and after work. While Active Generations mostly serves those 60 and older, its open to all ages with a membership. In 2022, an annual membership for a couple was $70 and applies to the social and recreational portion of the center. Day services, nutrition programming, caregiver outreach, tax help and other services do not require membership and largely are supported with donations.

Work on the east-side location is three or four months away from being done, Beninga said.

Recently, Active Generations and the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce launched a $3.7 million community appeals campaign to help with the balance of the estimated $16.3 million project. The emphasis in fundraising includes the Day Break program, options for social engagement and well-being programs, and nutrition services.

At the new location, Active Generations expects to serve up to 200 more meals daily, as well as expanded Meals on Wheels programming. Volunteers will be able to pick up meals on the east side as that programs participation has swelled since the pandemic.

The overall goal of all programming is to help older adults age in place as independently as possible, Beninga said.

If theres anything we learned from COVID, its how important social and recreational engagement is to people, he said. Especially this group that doesnt spend as much time virtually or on the internet. They want personal contact, and I get that.

More than 70 community leaders signed on to help drive the Active Generations campaign, led by Premier Bankcard CEO Miles Beacom, Avera Health CEO Bob Sutton and Sanford Health CEO Bill Gassen.

Its really going to enhance the quality of life for the aging population and its convenient, Beacom said. A lot of people dont go places in Sioux Falls because its not convenient, so this will really help the aging population continue to utilize those services.

The campaign also is a good chance to educate the community about the services offered, and early response has been very positive, he said. People are aware of the need, businesses are, and this just pulls at the heartstrings of the community. For our appeals kickoff, we said this is a great way to say thank you to the aging population for building the city of Sioux Falls into the great city it is today.

The community appeals campaign runs through July 31.

Im thrilled to death with the leadership and the number of people who have volunteered to support this effort, Beninga said. Its been everything and more than what we expected.

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University of Minnesota men's basketball head coach Ben Johnson has announced the addition of Jack Wilson to the program. Wilson, a center from Montara, Calif., is scheduled to join the Golden Gophers this summer as a graduate transfer.

"Jack is a strong, physical player who fits the Big Ten and its style of play," Johnson said. "He's a willing worker, loves to compete and is a good athlete. Over the course of his career, he's been around some great programs and understands what it takes to be successful. We're excited to have Jack join the team and look forward to working with him."

Wilson, a 6-11, 315 center, comes to Minnesota as a two-sport athlete at Washington State. In 2022-23, Wilson joined the basketball team after completing his WSU football career and appeared in 14 games this past season. Wilson was a member of the WSU football team from 2020-22 where he appeared in 25 games. Prior to his time at Washington State, Wilson played basketball at Idaho and Oregon State. In 2019-20 at Idaho, Wilson saw action in 18 games, and averaged 4.2 points and 3.2 rebounds. As a freshman in 2018-19 at Oregon State, he played in seven games before transferring to Idaho. A high school athlete at Junipero Serra (Calif.), Wilson was a four-star recruit (ESPN.com) where he averaged 16.2 points, 10.4 rebounds and 1.5 blocks as a junior. A four-time all-conference selection, Wilson was also a two-time WCAL All-League Team.

Wilson is set to receive an undergraduate social science degree from Washington State and will look to obtain a master's degree from Minnesota in exercise & sports science.

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PRESS RELEASE

Published April 10, 2023

Fitness On The Go Personal Training is celebrating a major milestone they have serviced their 15,000th customer since the company was founded in 2005. This Canadian-based fitness and in-home personal training company has helped countless clients reach their health and wellness goals over the last fifteen years.

Dan Mezheritsky, Founder of Fitness On The Go states, It feels fantastic knowing how many Canadians trust our personal trainers with their fitness. With this milestone under their belt, the company is now the largest in-home personal training brand in Canada.

What sets Fitness On The Go apart from other in-home personal training companies is its commitment to making fitness accessible and achievable for everyone. Their team of certified personal trainers customize exercise programs specifically designed to meet their clients individual needs and goals. All thats required is a six foot by six foot space and fifty to fifty-five minutes of each clients time.

Fitness On The Gos dedication to helping people stay fit and healthy has led them to reach their milestone of 15,000 customers. They know that, with hard work and dedication, any fitness goal can be achieved no matter how big or small.

Visit https://fitnessonthego.ca to learn more.

Media ContactCompany Name: Fitness on the GoContact Person: Beth SpoonerEmail: Send EmailCity: TorontoCountry: CanadaWebsite: https://fitnessonthego.ca/

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Author Robin Wall Kimmerer will speak at Connie Gotsch Theatre April 21. (Courtesy photo)

Farmington

April 1-27

San Juan College will host a variety of activities for Sexual Assault Awareness month. Details: bit.ly/43bfhCO.

Friday, April 14

Raindrops grand opening, 4 p.m., Raindrops of the Four Corners, 2621 E. 20th St. Celebrating the stores grand opening with a ribbon cutting, giveaways and food.

Karaoke night with DJ Microband, 6-10 p.m., Locke Street Eats, 112 N. Locke Ave. Free. Sing along to favorite tunes with family and friends. No outside food or drinks allowed.

AstroFriday, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m., San Juan College Planetarium, 4601 College Blvd. The presentation will be Flight Adventures. A stargaze will follow at 9:30 if weather permits. Details: http://www.facebook.com/sanjuancollegeplanetarium.

West African drumming ensemble, 7-9 p.m., Connie Gotsch Theatre, 4601 College Blvd. $8 adults, $6 seniors, free for children 12 years old and younger. Enjoy and evening of world music led by Dr. Teun Fetz and featuring Male Fainke. Tickets: online, at the SJC bookstore and at the door.

Two Guys Comedy show, 7:30 p.m., Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St. $14-$18. Mark Riccadonna and Tom Briscoe bring their quick wit, timing and rapport drawn from decades of comedy, show business and friendship to make every show hilariously fresh. Tickets: fmtn.org/shows.

Friday-Saturday, April 14-15

Rope for the Big Bucks Classic, 3-7 p.m., McGee Park, 41 County Road 5568. Two arenas will feature roping, rain or shine. Friday events include Masters Saddle Roping and No. 11 Slide-Cash Roping. Saturday events include No. 10.5 and No. 8.5 Cash Roping. This is a family-friendly event. Details: http://www.facebook.com/events/1312753572637796.

Saturday, April 15

Twin Falls Trail hike, bus leaves at 8 a.m., Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. $30-$35. For hikers 16 years old and older. A sack lunch is included. The 6-mile trail is located near Teec Nos Pos, Arizona and is rated moderate. Pack plenty of water, sunscreen, a hat and appropriate shoes. To register, call (505) 599-1400.

Locke Street Eats flea market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Locke Street Eats, 112 N. Locke Ave. Shop a variety of vendors and enjoy a meal from one of the sites food trucks.

Spring Dumpster Weekend, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Berg Park, 514 Scott Ave. Farmington residents may drop off yard trimmings, metal, household nonhazardous trash, yard waste and electronic waste, including televisions. Details: (505) 599-1426.

Poetry reading and book signing with Samuel Galbraith, 1-3 p.m., Amys Bookcase, 2530 San Juan Blvd. Celebrate Poetry Month with semi-local poet Samuel Galbraith as he shares from his first book, Mismatched Perceptions.

Comedy Night, 8-10 p.m., SunRay Park and Casino, 39 County Road 5568. Ron Morey and special guest, Brian Kohatsu, will perform.

Tuesday, April 18

Lunch Out Tuesday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Ice Age Frozen Yogurt and Caffeine Bar, 4005 E. Main St., Suite C. Support local businesses and meet a member of Farmington Chamber of Commerce.

Thursday, April 20

National CTE Letter of Intent signing day, 9-11 a.m., Connie Gotsch Theatre at San Juan College. Celebrate students as they sign letters of intent to attend San Juan Colleges Career Technical Education Programs in the summer or fall.

One Book, One Community Book panel of runners, 3:30-5 p.m., San Juan College Suns Room. Free. Guests Timberlin Henderson, Jeri Hogue, Karen Krob and Scott Robinson will answer running-related questions. Campus trail maps will be offered to attendees. Details: cooperan@sanjuancollege.edu.

Business after Hours, 5-7 p.m., Los Hermanitos, 2400 W. Main St. Free. Hosted by Farmington Chamber of Commerce.

Friday, April 21

Talk by author Robin Wall Kimmerer, 6 p.m., San Juan College Connie Gotsch Theatre. Free. The talk is hosted by Broadening Horizons Lecture Series. Wall Kimmerer will discuss her book Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants. Details: (505) 566-3430.

Friday-Sunday, April 21-23

Annual Indoor and Outdoor Car show, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-noon Sunday, McGee Park, 41 County Road 5568. Free. Northern New Mexico Street Rodders presents the 39th annual Land of Enchantment car show. View old and new cars while enjoying live music and concessions. Details: http://www.northernnewmexicostreetrodders.com.

April 21, 22, 28-30

August: Osage County by Tracy Letts, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Totah Theater, 315 W. Main St. $10-$12. Presented by Theater Ensemble Arts. When the large Weston family unexpectedly reunites after Dad disappears, their Oklahoman family homestead explodes in a maelstrom of repressed truths and unsettling secrets. Tickets: theater-ensemble-arts.square.site. Details: (505) 326-2839, teartsnm@gmail.com.

Saturday, April 22

Spring Craft Fair, 8 a.m.-noon, Calvary Chapel Farmington, 6925 E. Main St. Free. Support area crafters, artisans and small business owners. Details: (505) 326-0604.

Locke Street Eats flea market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Locke Street Eats, 112 N. Locke Ave. Shop a variety of vendors and enjoy a meal from one of the sites food trucks.

Chokecherry Canyon spring cleanup, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Chokecherry Canyon and The Glade. Lunch and water provided. Collect trash to receive raffle tickets. Raffle prizes are offered by area businesses. Details: (505) 686-383.

Four Corners Christian Womens Conference New Beginnings, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Henderson Fine Arts Conference Center, 4601 College Blvd. $35, includes lunch. The keynote speaker will be Anita Keagy with other featured guests. Reservations: http://www.houseswithhope.org or (505) 635-8315.

Earth Day, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Berg Park Little Pavilion, 400 Scott Ave. Participate in earth-friendly activities with Farmington Clean and Beautiful and the City of Farmington PRCA Department.

Kinseys Spring Classic, 9 a.m., Lions Wilderness Park. $65 cyclist, $45 tech personnel, $25 children. The Kids Race for cyclists 9 years old and younger begins at 9 a.m. The 30-mile XC race begins at 11 a.m. Male and female pro purses will be $500, $250 and $100. Presented by Sandstone Cycles and other sponsors. Register: my.raceresult.com/232236.

Health and Safety fair, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. Free. Visit a variety of vendors providing health and safety information. Details: (505) 566-2482.

Live music with Fools Gold band, 6-10 p.m., Locke Street Eats, 112 N. Locke Ave. Free. Fools Gold band plays country, rock, blues and Spanish music. No outside food or drinks. Attendees may bring chairs.

Carvin Jones in concert, 8-10 p.m., Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St. $25. Jones is a blues frontman who was voted one of the 50 greatest blues guitarists of all time by Guitarist Magazine. Tickets: http://www.carvinjones.com/band.

Sunday, April 23

San Juan Symphony: Poetry in Motion, 3-4:30 p.m., Henderson Fine Arts Center Performance Hall, 4601 College Blvd. $30. San Juan Symphony Youth Orchestra will perform side-by-side with San Juan Symphony for the first time. Music director Thomas Heuser will lead the double orchestra in a challenging repertoire. Tickets: http://www.sanjuansymphony.org.

Tuesday, April 25

Storyteller: Guardian Initiatives, 6-7 p.m., Farmington Public Library multipurpose room, 2101 Farmington Ave. Team Guardian will speak on their 3,000 rowing journey across the Atlantic Ocean. Details: (505) 566-2210 or amwussow@infoway.org.

Wednesday, April 26

Business Builder workshop, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Artifacts Gallery, 302 E. Main St. Free. Learn tactics to revise, review or revamp a marketing program with Local New Network and Farmington Chamber of Commerce. Details: (970) 300-3428.

Thursday, April 27

Focus on Farmington Coffee, 8 a.m. San Juan College School of Energy, 4601 College Blvd. Free. Hosted by Four Corners Energy Conference. Details: Jamie Church at (505) 325-0279 or jamie@gofarmington.com.

Friday, April 28

Fourth annual Dia de Los Ninos, 9 a.m.-noon, San Juan College Learning Commons Plaza. Free. Enjoy this family-friendly event and learn about an array of children's summer activities. Luke Renner, the Yo-Yo Slinger, will also perform. Details: bit.ly/3GjHygD.

San Juan College mascot launch party, 2-4 p.m., San Juan College Learning Commons Plaza. Meet the colleges new mascot and take photos with him. Enjoy food, drinks, music and games.

Flashlight Night Hike, 7-9 p.m., San Juan College HHPC. Free. Hikers of all levels of fitness are invited to hike and make smores. Register online at http://www.imleagues.com/sjc. Details: Erica at rawsone@sanjuancollege.edu or (505) 566-3819.

San Juan College Symphonic Band concert, 7-9 p.m., Henderson Fine Arts Center Performance Hall. $6-$8. Conducted by Dr. Teun B. Fetz, the band will play a variety of up-tempo music, with a mix of lovely lyrical songs. Tickets: bit.ly/417mPVv.

Live music with Onry Ozzborn, 7:30 p.m., Lauter Haus, 1806 E. 20th St. $10. Special guests include Sleep and UBO. Presented by Conscious Roots & Rocky Mountain Cannabis. Tickets: holdmyticket.com/event/409360.

Saturday, April 29

Museum Edventure, all day, tours begin at Farmington Museum & Visitor Center, 3041 E. Main St. $85-$95. Explore the cultural heritage of the Four Corners on an all-day field trip to Canyon de Chelly. For those 16 years old and older. The program includes transportation.

Locke Street Eats craft fair, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Locke Street Eats, 112 N. Locke Ave. Shop a variety of makers and artists while enjoying a meal from one of the sites food trucks.

Community yard sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Acts Christian Academy, 2600 N. Sullivan Ave. $30 space rental. Donated items will be accepted through April 26. Details: (505) 326-5149.

Dia de los Ninos celebration, 9 a.m.-noon, San Juan College Learning Commons plaza, 4601 College Blvd. Celebrate Childrens Day with San Juan College and area performers, organizations, libraries and clubs. A variety of family-friendly activities will be offered. Details: farmingtonnm.org/events/dia-de-los-ninos.

Independent Bookstore Day and book signing, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Amy's Bookcase, 2530 San Juan Blvd. Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day while building community.

Bark in the Park and Doggie Dash, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Animas Park parking lot. Join Farmington Regional Animal Shelter for a day of family fun that celebrates animal welfare. The Doggie Dash starts at 10 a.m. Vendors, the adoptable pet parade, entertainment and more will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration for the Doggie Dash is free and early registration provides a T-shirt and doggie bandanna. Details: farmingtonnm.org/events/bark-in-the-park-doggie-dash.

Getn Chizzy with It stand up comedy performance, 8:15-midnight, Dinos Hideaway Bar, 405 County Road 390. $20-$25 for VIP, $15 at the door. Meet and greet at 7 p.m. Doors open at 7:45 p.m.

Mondays

Storytime, 11 a.m., 2 p.m.., Farmington Public Library, 2101 Farmington Ave. Free. Storytime for children ages 6 to 11. Details: (505) 599-1270.

Bridge, 12:30 p.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center annex multipurpose room, 109 E. La Plata St. Free. Details: (505) 599-1380.

Mexican Train dominoes, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center annex sun room, 109 E. La Plata St. Free. Details: (505) 599-1380.

Disc golf in the park, 2 p.m., Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. Join San Juan Basin Disc Golf club to play disc golf in all weather. Bring discs. Details: (505) 566-2480.

Arts and crafts for kids, 4 p.m., Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. Free. For ages 6 to 12 years old. Details: (505) 566-2480.

Singo, 6 p.m., Inspired Moments Event Center, 310 W. Main St. $10. Two games played per night. Prizes awarded. No registration required. Details: http://www.facebook.com/InspiredMomentsVenue.

Farmington Composite Squadron meeting, 6:30 p.m., Four Corners Regional Airport, 1296 Navajo St. Learn more about the Civil Air Patrol and meet members. Details: (505) 215-3097, info@nmcap.us.

Tuesdays

Crafty Ladies, 9 a.m.-noon, Bonnie Dallas Senior Center annex multipurpose room, 109 E. La Plata St. $3. Crafty ladies who enjoy making a different craft each week. Preregistration required. Details: (505) 599-1380.

Writing Class, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center annex studio room, 109 E. La Plata St. Free. A group of patrons who like to write books, poems and short stories. Details: (505) 599-1380.

Quilting & Sewing, 10:30-3:30 p.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center annex sunroom, 109 E. La Plata St. Free. Join others to socialize while working on individual projects. Supply your own materials. Details: (505) 599-1380.

Storytime, 11 a.m., Farmington Public Library, 2101 Farmington Ave. Free. Storytime for children ages 6 to 11. Details: (505) 599-1270.

Hooks and Needles, 1 p.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center annex sunroom, 109 E. La Plata St. Free. Participate in crocheting and needlepoint projects. All skill levels. Supply your own materials. Details: (505) 599-1380.

Hip Hop dance class, 5 p.m., Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. Free. Learn choreography and freestyle dancing. Ages 6 and older. Open to all ability levels. Registration recommended. Details: (505) 566-2480.

Bible study and potluck dinner, 6 p.m., Calvary Chapel Farmington, 6925 E. Main St. Youths books $10, adult books $35. Potluck at 6 p.m. Childcare provided. Details: calvaryfarmington.com.

Community line dance class, 6-7:30 p.m., Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. Free. Taught by Joyce Barrett. Details: (505) 566-2480.

Basketball open gym, 6-8 p.m., Sycamore Park Community Center Harv Henry Gym, 1051 Sycamore St. Free. Details: (505) 566-2480.

Four Corners Old Car Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., San Juan College room 9012. The club meets every third Tuesday of the month. Details: (505) 716-7100.

Northern New Mexico Street Rodders, 7 p.m., SunRay Park and Casino Sting Ray Room, 39 County Road 5568. The group meets every second Tuesday of the month. Next meeting is March 14. Details: http://www.northernnewmexicostreetrodders.com.

Wednesdays

Navajo Bible Study, 10-11 a.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center annex room, 109 E. La Plata St. Free. Bible study covers traditional Scriptures and singing in the Navajo language. Details: (505) 599-1380.

Toddler playdate, 10 a.m.-noon, E3 Children's Museum and Science Center, 302 N. Orchard Ave. Free. Designed for families with young children to develop early motor skills and find new playmates. Details: (505) 599-1425.

Beadwork, 1-3 p.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center annex sunroom, 109 E. La Plata St. Free. Join others to socialize while working on individual projects in this Native American art style. Supply your own materials. Details: (505) 599-1380.

Ceramics, 1-3:30 p.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center art studio, 109 E. La Plata St. Join Holly and Tina to work on painting ceramics and socializing. Fees may be required for some supplies. Details: (505) 599-1380

Untangled Threads, 2 p.m., Farmington Public Library, 2101 Farmington Ave. Free. Bring knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross stitch, or more and chat with other people who also like doing crafts. Details: (505) 599-1270.

Afterschool Art! Attack, 3:45-4:30 p.m., E3 Children's Museum and Science Center, 302 N. Orchard Ave. Free. Explore new art techniques. Ages 6 and older. Details: (505) 599-1425.

Dodgeball, 4 p.m., Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. All ages. Details: (505) 566-2480.

Paint night, 6 p.m., Inspired Moments Event Center, 310 W. Main St. $30. Various themes. All supplies are included. Additional paints nights are listed online at http://www.facebook.com/InspiredMomentsVenue. Registration is required. Register: (505) 360-3430.

Marine Corps League Detachment 736 monthly meeting, 6 p.m., Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St. The group meets on the first Monday of the month.

Rockstar bingo, 6:30 p.m., Traegers, 5170 College Blvd. Details: http://www.traegersbar.com.

Thursdays

Mental Health Task Force meeting, 9 a.m., virtually with San Juan Safe Communities Initiative. The meeting is held on the first Thursday of every month. To join, contact Gretchen Potter at GAPotter@wellpath.us or (505) 860-3365, or Greg Allen at gregallen@sjsci.org.

San Juan County Seed Savers and Permaculture meeting, 10 a.m.-noon, The Harvest Food Hub, 310 W. Animas St. Discuss gardening practices, prepare seeds for libraries and experiment with plant varieties. The group meets every second Thursday of the month.

Bible Study, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center annex room, 109 E. La Plata St. Free. Bible study covers traditional Scriptures and fellowship. Details: (505) 599-1380.

Milk and cookies meetup, 10:30-11:30 a.m., E3 Childrens Museum and Science Center, 302 N. Orchard Ave. Free. Meet other breastfeeding and chest-feeding families, learn about local resources and build a community of support. Cookies are provided. Details: breastfeedingnm.org.

Trivia Lounge, 1 p.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center annex, 109 E. La Plata St. Free. Details: (505) 599-1380.

Simply Science, 3:45-4:30 p.m., E3 Children's Museum and Science Center, 302 N. Orchard Ave. Free. Participate in simple science experiments. Dress in clothes that can get messy. Ages 6 and older. Details: (505) 599-1425.

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News Photo by Darby Hinkley A group of women in Cristi Johnsons Pretty Deadly Self Defense class participate in an exercise in which they encircle a classmate and take turns approaching her pretending to be an assailant and the middle participant practices her self-defense skills learned in class.

ALPENA A self-defense course that uses different techniques than many other programs has come to the U.S., and Alpena graduated its first class on Monday night.

The Pretty Deadly Self Defense program has gained popularity around the world, with classes being taught in Europe, Asia and Africa. This year, they certified their first two North American Trainers, one of whom is Cristi Johnson, owner of SkellaFit in Alpena. Master Trainer Cristi Skella Johnson, operates her practice out of Joshua Tree Studio in Alpena, and now represents the U.S. as its first Master Trainer.

The first seeds for Pretty Deadly Self Defense were sewn in Chicago, when I developed an early version of the program for my mom, Pretty Deadly Self Defense Founder Susie Kahlich said in a press release. As the Pretty Deadly program has grown in Europe and the U.K., its always been my dream to see it return home one day, back to the U.S.A. Coach Skellas Pretty Deadly course isnt just her first graduating class, they are the very first Pretty Deadly graduates in the United States and I couldnt be more proud and excited.

Johnson is honored and excited for the opportunity.

Being invited to lead the team of Pretty Deadly Trainers in the U.S. is nothing short of a dream for me, Johnson said. As a personal trainer, I found there was a common theme among the women I worked with. Many were interested in learning self-defense, but they were not comfortable with the traditional class structures that were being offered.

News Photo by Darby Hinkley Graduates of the Pretty Deadly Self Defense course are pictured at Joshua Tree Studio in Alpena, where classes are held. Pictured in back, from left, are Candy Dwyer, Michele Heinzel, Rachar Ruczynski, and Nichole Seres. Pictured in front, from left, are instructor Cristi Johnson, Sara Verville, Katie Jones, and Heather Sutton. Not pictured are graduates Pam Joslin and Harriet Pinger.

She said Pretty Deadly is different because it takes into account the fact that many people who are concerned about being attacked or assaulted have been victims before.

Rarely, if ever, do self-defense workshops consider how the training may affect those who have been victims of violence, Johnson said. Pretty Deadly is not only thoughtful and trauma-informed, but they also approach how the class is taught in a way that people enjoy. It is a comfortable, empowering environment with an emphasis on fun, where women can come together to learn. I love everything about this program, and Im proud to represent the U.S. as we grow our outreach worldwide.

In the final class of a six-week course on Monday evening, participants were not only demonstrating the skills they had learned, but they were clearly having a good time, laughing with each other and helping each other hone their skills.

This is an uplifting experience, and she makes it fun, even though the content can be serious, class participant Katie Jones said of Johnson. Cristi puts on a lot of classes, and theyre all amazing. I train with her.

Jones said she learned a new approach to self-defense. She said other things she had learned before were more fear-based, but this program is more reactionary and about trusting your body and your intuition to know what to do in the situation.

News Photo by Darby Hinkley Instructor Cristi Johnson helps Katie Jones and Heather Sutton with some defense moves on Monday evening before graduation certificates were issued at the conclusion of class.

It just feels natural, she said. Its good stuff to think about, and feel confident about.

Classmate Michele Heinzel said the class was empowering.

Cristi does an amazing job, and she makes you feel so at ease, Heinzel said. It sounded like a fun way to have some me time and also do something active One of the things Cristi taught us, from day one, is to trust your body, and she had us do this exercise where we lean forward until we catch ourselves, and she told us, Thats your body knowing instinctively what to do, and how to protect you.'

She added that the goal is to get away from the violence, not to fight like a ninja.

Shes teaching you how to think, get them away, make space, and run, Heinzel explained. Shes teaching you how to stay safe, and not so much get in a fight. She said A fight is an invitation. Were just trying to get you home safe.'

News Photo by Darby Hinkley Candy Dwyer hits a handheld pad held by Sara Verville on Monday night while Rachar Ruczynski looks on in the background during a Pretty Deadly class.

Heinzel added that the positive group atmosphere was awesome.

It was so much fun being able to hang out with a bunch of women and have fun and laugh, she said. Were just here to learn some cool skills and have a good time.

Johnson said the main goal of the class is to equip people with knowledge and skills that will help them stay safe when dangerous situations arise.

She said a local counselor approached her about looking into getting certified for the training because many people think they are ready for danger, but may not know how to properly protect themselves. Someone who had been previously assaulted was scared it might happen again so they had been carrying a roll of quarters in their hand at night in case something happened, but if you punch someone with a roll of quarters in your fist, you would break your hand. That was explained to the person, who was not aware that could happen. This type of self-defense course gives common-sense solutions to addressing and fleeing violent situations.

I searched high and low for a certification program that really gelled with me, and when I came across Pretty Deadly, it was without question the program I wanted to be a part of, Johnson said. Im so in love with this program because we break things down from minor aggressions and work it all the way up to a very violent attack, and how to handle all of those things If you feel empowered to do something in that scenario, you can possibly stop that pattern of violence before it escalates.

News Photo by Darby Hinkley The women in Cristi Johnsons Pretty Deadly Self Defense class have fun while learning moves to protect themselves in class on Monday evening.

She said this first class was for women ages 18 and up, but that she plans to offer programs for different age groups and all people.

Coach Skella and her class are leading the way as we expand across North America, and its all thanks to Cristis passion and commitment to recognizing the strength in every woman, and helping all of us bloom, added Kahlich.

Its never been taught in this format in the U.S., Johnson added. Im so stoked that it was in Alpena.

The next Pretty Deadly Self Defense six week course will launch on May 1 at Joshua Tree in Alpena. Anyone who is interested can pre-register at skellafit.com.

News Photo by Darby Hinkley Cristi Johnson demonstrates a move with the help of Nichole Seres.

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Most people would agree that men and women experience emotions differently, due to a combination of brain structure, hormones, and socialization. This leads to the question, when a transgender person undergoes gender-affirming care, does their emotional processing change? A study published in Psychoneuroendocrinology suggests that hormone therapy can change emotional perception in transgender individuals.

Many people who identify as transgender seek out gender-affirming treatments such as hormone therapy and surgery to help their body feel like it matches their gender identity. Hormone therapy can change more than just a persons body, also having significant effects on the brain. Sex hormones have been thought to be associated with gender differences in body perception, self-referential processing, language processing, and basic emotion perception.

Despite this, the research on how the brain changes during hormone therapy has been lacking. This study seeks to bridge that gap in research and explore how hormone therapy can affect emotional perception.

Meltem Kiyar and colleagues utilized 26 transgender men, 29 cisgender men, and 30 cisgender women to serve as their sample. Data collection occurred in Belgium. Data was collected at baseline and 6 to 10 months later. Participants were age matched, but their educational levels varied. A clinician administered a neuropsychiatric interview before session 1.

Participants completed questionnaires on anxiety, stress, depression, and sexual orientation. Trans men began receiving long lasting testosterone injections every 12 weeks after the first session and hormone levels were monitored.

All participants underwent an experimental emotional processing task while undergoing an MRI. The task included faces that represented neutral, happy, angry, and surprised expressions that were grey scaled, had the hair removed, or made to look more agender.

Results showed that cisgender men and women differed in that cisgender men showed lower neural activity when they had higher testosterone, and cisgender women showed higher neural activity when they had higher levels of testosterone.

The researchers found that the neural processing of emotions from session 1 to session 2 was significantly different for trans men, while it remained stable for cis men and women. At timepoint 1, trans men showed neural activity similar to cisgender women, while after hormone therapy, they showed neural activity similar to cisgender men.

A clear effect of testosterone administration on affective neurocircuitry was present in [trans men] after only 610 months of [gender-affirming hormone therapy]. Specifically, in the bilateral amygdala and the [anterior cingulate cortex], neural patterns of processing emotions shifted from a sex-assigned at birth to a gender identity pattern in [trans men] after initiating [gender-affirming hormone therapy], the researchers said.

This was consistent for positive, negative, and ambiguous emotional stimuli.

This study provides further evidence on how testosterone affects affective neurocircuitry when processing positive, negative and ambiguous emotions and may contribute to our understanding of emotion perception in the brain, the researchers added.

This study took interesting and important steps into better understanding how hormone therapy can affect emotional processing. Despite this, there are limitations to note. One such limitation is that this study did not include trans women, so we cannot extrapolate that estrogen would show similar effects. Additionally, timepoint 2 ranged from 6 to 10 months because of COVID-19, which is less consistent. Lastly, other important factors, such as menstruation, were not taken into consideration.

The study, Gender-affirming hormonal treatment changes neural processing of emotions in trans men: An fMRI study, was authored by

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