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A Special All-Day Storm Support Event at Third Root

Please join us in a gathering to promote healing within our community in light of the havoc wreaked by Hurricane Sandy.


Third Root is very sad to hear the devastating news about the two lives lost in Ditmas Park due to a fallen tree during the storm. Our deepest condolences to the families of Jessie Streich-Kest & Jacob Vogelman. We send our support, blessings and prayers.


1-3 pm: Open level, multi-generational yoga class taught by Emily and Jacoby, with live music by Morley
3-4 pm: Tea and Kirtan (devotional call & response chanting) led by Ravi and Roopa
4-6 pm: Community acupuncture with Geleni and Julia

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A minimum donation of $10 is requested for services. All proceeds will be donated to Sean Casey Animal Rescue and Doctors Without Borders.


We encourage you to participate in any part of the day that you would like! We look forward to seeing you!

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*Donations also can be made in the form of checks made payable to
The Jessie Streich-Kest Fund. Checks can be sent to the Jessie Streich-Kest Fund, c/o the Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance, at 241 Water Street, 3rd Fl., New York, New York, 10038.

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