Community Corner

Self-Defense for Women, Open Meditation: 5 Things This Week

Plus: business networking, a free art class for seniors, and gardening tips from the Horticultural Society of South Jersey.

1. Horticultural Society of South Jersey Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, March 12 at 7 p.m.—Carman Tilelli Community Center at the Cherry Hill Municipal Complex

"Bring your questions and plant problems. Brief presentations on worm composting, starting your garden and composting will be given."

2. BNI Collingswood Networking Meeting

Wednesday, March 13 at 11:30 a.m.—The Kove, 20 West Atlantic Ave., Audubon

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"Our chapter is a dynamic, committed group of business people who know how to refer business to each other...We currently have 30 members and are looking for more...We will buy lunch for 1st time visitors."

Contact Christina McNamara, President of Emperor Accounting, LLC for more information. 609-519-4188 or christina@emperoraccounting.com.

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3. Art Lessons for Seniors

Thursday., March 14 at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.—Mabel Kay Senior Center, 24 Walnut St., Haddonfield

Free, weekly art lesson for those aged 50 and up.

4. Free Self-Defense Class for Women

Friday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m.—Kenkojuku Karate

"Sponsored by the Collingswood Junior Women's Club and Sensei Andrew Faupel of Kenkojuku Karate. Wine and light refreshments to follow. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required. Contact Jennifer Cokl at jcokl@rcn.com for registration."

(Last time this event was a huge success. Read our recap here—ed.)

5. Open Meditation at Yogawood

Sunday, March 17 at 2:00 p.m.—Yogawood

"Open meditation allow you to focus, breathe, and relax. There's no charge for this session."

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