Wednesday, August 17 at 7:30 pm at La Paloma main campus, 2009 Lamar Avenue, Memphis, TN. Bring your family and friends and celebrate the heart and soul of recovery. Contact Carol Ricossa for more information at 901.517.9806 or Carol.Ricossa@frnmail.com.

Rediscovery Atlanta Chapter Meeting

Thursday, August 18 at 7:00 pm at FRN Atlanta, 114 Sloan Street, Roswell, GA. Contact Gibson Ellison at 404.583.9405 or Gibson.Ellison@frnmail.com.

Rediscovery Nashville Chapter Meeting

Saturday, August 20 at 6:00 pm at Maggiano’s Restaurant, 3106 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN. To register contact Kelly Bainbridge at 615.473.2535 or Kelly.Bainbridge@frnmail.com.

Rediscovery Los Angeles Chapter Meeting

Saturday, August 20 at 7:00 pm. Join us for dinner on the elegant patio of Michael’s Restaurant in downtown Santa Monica. Contact Kelly Sweeney at 310.266.9230 or Kelly.Sweeney@frnmail.com for more information.

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The purpose of Rediscovery meetings is to join alumni, family and friends of FRN in local chapter groups for the purpose of building lifetime relationships that support recovery, foster community and provide opportunities for ongoing learning and enrichment.

A huge thank-you to all the alumni, friends and family who came out to our first Rediscovery chapter meetings in August. We are working to plan the next events for each region, so come back soon for more information about upcoming meetings.

Special Events

FRN Atlanta Wilderness Day

Friday, October 7. Current patients and alumni are invited to join us at Camp Glisson in Dahlonega, Georgia. We’ll scale the Alpine Tower, do a trust-building activity and spirituality-based expressive art therapy, and end the day with a campfire including s’mores and hot dogs! Caravan will meet at FRN Atlanta at 9:00 am sharp and leave by 9:15 am. We will plan to leave camp by 5:00 pm. Contact Gibson Ellison, 404.583.9405 or Gibson.ellison@frnmail.com.

FRN Atlanta Alumni Recharge

October 19- 20, 2011. You’re invited to FRN Atlanta for two days of recharging your recovery. Special guest speakers Barbara Emmanuel, LCSW and Alyce Wellons, LCSW will present workshops on Healing Relationships and Families in Recovery. We’ll reconnect in process groups and share fellowship over delicious meals. All activities will take place at the gorgeous Chattahoochee River Landing in Roswell. Join us on the riverbank for a time of healing, renewal and fun! Contact Gibson Ellison, 404.583.9405 or Gibson.ellison@frnmail.com.

Michael’s House Alumni Celebration

Saturday, October 22. Join Michael’s House for its twenty-second annual alumni celebration featuring a full day of workshops on healthy sexuality in recovery, a DBT skills refresher and experiential outdoor activities. We’ll end the day with a gourmet dinner in the courtyard, open 12-Step meeting, alumni speakers and a very special closing ceremony under the stars. Come reconnect with old friends and meet new ones in beautiful Palm Springs! To register, contact Zigi Graham at 760.464.2138 or zigi.graham@frnmail.com.

The Canyon Holiday Party

Friday, December 16. Celebrate the holidays in style with The Canyon! Join us for an elegant evening with friends and enjoy gourmet treats created by our own Chef Gabe. We’ll gather on the healing grounds of The Canyon’s campus for this very special event. To RSVP contact Kelly Sweeney at 310.266.9230 or kelly.sweeney@frnmail.com.

A child never thinks, “Man, a nice cold beer would be perfect right now.” No, instead they’re too busy catching fireflies, saving frogs from the pool, practicing their cartwheels and making watermelon smiles. The closest things to temptation for them are the mounds of cookies and stacks of pie that wait after they finish all of their meal. Try taking this mentality and shift your attention to the simpler things like catching up with friends, enjoying the outdoors and sure, go ahead and grab a cookie.

Watermelon smile:
[waw-ter-mel-uh n smahyl]
Noun – The result of excitedly shoving ones face into a slice of juicy watermelon, devouring until rid creates a smile shape, preferably with face inserted. —See above picture for reference

So if you start to struggle this BBQ season, tap into your inner child and enjoy making your best watermelon smile!

– Your Alumni Team

P.S. We would love to be a part of your summer adventures. Send us along any pictures you would like to share as we compile our “Summer Fun” photo album on Facebook.

Thanks to our friends for the information
http://www.clydekansas.org/WatermelonFestival.html

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• To all of our advocates & alumni, be sure and follow us over at @HeroesNRecovery (about 1 day ago)

There are many fundamental reasons yoga is great for your health.  Here are just a few:

• Circulation – By focusing on your breath, you increase the flow of oxygen throughout your body, increasing strength and vitality on a cellular level.
• Immunity – The anti-inflammatory effects of yoga boost the immune system and help your body pro-actively fight off illness.



• Pain – The ability to handle pain is higher for those who practice yoga regularly
• Decreased Blood pressure –  Increasing oxygen in your bloodstream helps lower blood pressure

Metabolism – Yoga poses are a gentle way to build muscle mass, which jump starts your metabolism and burns fat even during restins periods But what about yoga is so beneficial for those in recovery? Yogis (those who regularly practice yoga) say that you never master yoga but that you are always practicing – it’s always a journey. Sound familiar? Your journey in recovery is a lifelong practice, something that is never mastered.

It’s been said that yoga’s sister is mindfulness and that mindfulness is the practice of suspending judgment. Stop and think for a moment of how powerful those words are. You are taught to suspend judgment of others, but more importantly, of yourself   as you move through the stages of recovery.

• Yoga can also support your recovery by: Helping control your triggers to use
• Developing a state of inner calm
• Detoxifying the body
• Enhancing your spirituality
• Introducing you to a positive social support network

Ready for some deep breathing? Explore the link below to find the best public yoga events for summer including events in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.
http://www.thatsfit.com/2011/06/13/the-best-public-yoga-events-for-summer/

Want to get your little ones involved? Here are some basic kids’ yoga moves
http://www.lilsugar.com/Valentines-Day-Yoga-Poses-Kids-13881568

Up for a challenge? Practice these Advanced Yoga Poses
http://www.fitsugar.com/Advanced-Yoga-Moves-Strengthen-Your-Upper-Body-17708518

So no matter your motivation, take a deep breath, unroll your mat, and start your yoga practice today

Namaste Friends!

—Your Alumni Team

Thanks to our friends for the information
http://www.nursingdegree.net/blog/24/77-surprising-health-benefits-of-yoga/

http://www.best-holistic-addiction-treatment.com/yoga.html

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• To all of our advocates & alumni, be sure and follow us over at @HeroesNRecovery (about 1 day ago)

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Saturday, October 22. Join us in Palm Springs for a full day of dynamic guest speakers and presenters providing you with recovery tools, a refresher in DBT and family communication. To register, contact Zigi Graham at 760.464.2138 or zigi.graham@frnmail.com.  Check out the Michael’s House Facebook Events Page for all the details.

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