Grief and loss seminar: Whether you have experienced grief from the death of a loved one or experienced loss via a job, home, spouse through divorce or other forms, this seminar may be helpful to you. Counselors will explain the term grief journey, help participants understand the many emotions that may emerge and answer questions. Information concerning pre-planned funeral arrangements will also be available. Continental breakfast will be provided at 8:30 a.m. This event will be hosted by the Champions of Change Bereavement Ministry; the seminar will be free and open to all. 9-11 a.m. Sept. 9. Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 566 Whitlock Ave. N.W., Marietta. 770-428-3681, pgmbc-cobb.org.
Yoga for men: Bro' Yoga, a yoga class that caters to a man's body, mind and spirit, will help men increase flexibility, establish mindfulness, release stress and more. Bro' Yoga is a challenging yoga class and discussion geared just for men. Light refreshments will be served. The participation fee is $20-$35. Advanced registration is required. 10 a.m.-noon. Sept. 10. Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 678-812-4002, atlantajcc.org.
Lecture and workshop: During the lecture "Path to the Soul" Ashok Bedi, M.D. will discuss the Eastern path to the soul and contrast it with Carl Jung's western path to individuation. The lecture will begin at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15. Admission is $10-$25. A workshop will also take place and include learning objectives such as living out your authentic nature, mapping out your psyche and decoding your spiritual purpose. The workshop will be held 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 16. The cost is $50-$70. Jung Society of Atlanta, 301 Johnson Ferry Road N.W., Sandy Springs. 404-634-6350, jungatlanta.com.
Potluck dinner: The Peacemaking Partnership of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta will host a community potluck dinner. The guest speaker will be Amilcar Valencia, executive director of El Refugio, a hospitality house in Lumpkin, right outside the gates of Stewart Detention Center, which serves the family and friends of men detained and separated from their loved ones. On the weekends, El Refugio offers meals, lodging, visits to detained immigrants and support to families free of charge. RSVP to kt2654@gmail.com by Sept. 13. Free and open to all. 6:30 p.m. Sept. 16. Shallowford Presbyterian Church's Youth Center, 2375 Shallowford Road, Atlanta. 404-321-1844, shallowford.org.
Happiness lecture: David Shi, Ph.D., author, historian and former Furman University president, will be the 2017 presenter for the Gladys and Tom McComb Lecture Series. Shi will deliver a lecture titled "On the Pursuit of Happiness." Free and open to all. 4 p.m. Sept. 17. Northside Drive Baptist Church, 3100 Northside Drive N.W., Atlanta. 404-237-8621, northsidedrive.org.
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