PRACTICING MINDFULNESS:The Healing Place, 1010 Oakridge Drive, is hosting sessions on Practicing Mindfulness, an education program for those who wish to learn more about meditation and prayer.

Classes will be offered on Mondays and Wednesdays in January, February and March.

Monday sessions are offered at either 5 to 6 p.m. or 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays beginning Jan. 12. Wednesday sessions are offered from 11 a.m. to noon on the second and fourth Wednesdays beginning Jan. 14.

This educational offering will focus on providing information on the practice of meditation and prayer. In recent years, science has confirmed that people who regularly engage in meditation and prayer have improved mental functioning, emotional and physical health. Meditation and prayer can play an important role in helping people deal with the ups and down that accompany major life transitions.

Sessions that will be offered areCultivating Compassion, The Spirituality of Imperfection, Loving Kindness Meditation, Cultivating Generosity, Mindful Speech and Communication and Mindful Ways of Dealing with Anger.

The sessions are free, but registration is required by calling 715-717-6028 by Jan. 12.

ACA INFORMATION:The Chippewa County Affordable Care Action Team, in partnership with Chippewa County Department of Human Services and Chippewa Health Improvement Partnership, will host additional Affordable Care Act information and enrollment sessions for the public before the close of open enrollment on Feb. 15.

These sessions are free and open to the public. All sessions will be at the Chippewa Valley Technical College Chippewa Falls campus, 770 Scheidler Road.

Tuesday, Jan. 13: 5 to 6 p.m., Room 116, ACA information and Tax Talk; and 5 to 8 p.m., Room 103, ACA enrollment session.

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Health Matters 12/31/14