Mindfulness Workshop with Emily Lewis FULL


Date: Sep 23
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Where: Everywhere

How can slowing down and close looking help with wellbeing? Research shows visiting museums and art galleries can have a positive impact on wellness. Mindfulness teacher, Emily Lewis invites participants to join her at The Rooms to learn more about slowing down, close looking, and playing with lens of focus to shift perspectives.

This a free event but tickets are required. Get your ticket online or by calling (709) 757-8090.

About the Instructor:

Emily is an accredited Mindfulness teacher and group facilitator holding a Master of Science in Mindfulness-Based Interventions from University College Dublin. She has extensive experience developing accessible and unique mindfulness programs and a stellar reputation for creating an inviting, engaging, and interactive learning environment for her participants. Her work is rooted in exploration and a passionate conviction that we can all learn to wake up to our lives by slowing down, getting curious, and not taking ourselves too seriously. 

Events & Programs

9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Workshop

Excited about finding some Newfoundland and Labrador ancestors? This half-day workshop is an introduction to genealogy, with an orientation to the extensive genealogical archival collections at The Rooms. Our expert staff will be your guide through practical resources that you can use to trace your family tree.

This workshop is suitable for all skill levels. Included in the workshop fee are:

  • An Introduction to Genealogy Handbook
  • A permanent researcher registration number for The Rooms (Value $10)
  • Light refreshments (tea, coffee, and a freshly baked muffin from The Rooms Café)
  • An orientation tour of the Archives Reference Room
  • A Family History Notebook
  • Access to key genealogy resources to aid your research
  • A voucher for free admission to The Rooms for a return visit to see exhibitions

Cost: $75 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms members. Pre-registration is required. Register online or by calling (709) 757-8090.

Please note: All ticket sales are final; no refunds will be issued.

For more information on the workshop schedule and content, please contact Carla Watson at carlawatson@therooms.ca.

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Playdate

Join us for a delightful afternoon at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to our enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime surrounded by an array of toys and books tailored for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.

No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your admission at The Rooms front desk and drop in anytime between 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm! Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please note that caregivers must accompany their children throughout the session. While our program room can accommodate up to 20 adults with their little ones, if it reaches capacity, we kindly ask caregivers to momentarily step back to make room for others to join in the fun.

The Playdate is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms Members. 

With support from Thomas and Susan (Kent) Foran Family Foundation.