Focused Awareness Meditation may reduce stress and anxiety

PLAINVILLE – A simple five-step technique known as Focused Awareness Meditation can help individuals feel more relaxed, focused and calm by bridging the mind, body and spirit. A free program about this topic will be held Thursday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m., at Plainville Senior Center, 200 East St. Facilitator will be by Ann Minor, RN-BC, HN-BC, holistic nurse and meditation specialist, Hartford HealthCare Senior Services. Participants are asked to bring a large towel or a small blanket for proper positioning in their chair. This event is sponsored by Hartford HealthCare Senior Services.

Seating is limited and reservations are required. To RSVP, call Plainville Senior Center, 860.747.5728.

Hartford HealthCare Senior Services is a not for profit Hartford HealthCare Partner. For more information about Hartford HealthCare Senior Services, visit hhcseniorservices.org.