The Summer Forest Walker's Circles are now complete. 

How does this work? Do I sign up? Is there a fee? 

• Dates, hikes and details are listed below. Details will be updated here and on social media as the dates approach. 

• Email or message Joy which hikes you intend to join so she knows to expect you (and can help you locate the group).

• For those on social media, it's recommended to follow @Joysomatics on Facebook and/or Instagram to stay up to date (weather changes). 

• There is no set fee for these events, however, for her time, Joy is collecting monetary donations for The Community Care Fund - a local, grassroots fund that supports Manitoban's experiencing financial difficulty access therapy.

• Each hike will include a 30 min (ish) introduction and circle practice (expect at a rest stop part way through the hike). Agreements of respect and confidentiality are requirements to attend. 

• All are welcome, regardless of age, gender, religion, race and sexuality. ​These hikes will be enjoyed by mature teenagers and adults. Children won't last long, nor be interested in circle. Dogs on leashes to respect other hikers and be bear smart. 

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Do I have to be in great shape/expert hiker to join in? 

• No. Joy is not an experienced guide or hiker. We are selecting easy-intermediate hikes for this reason. 

• Accessibility is the hikers responsibility. Joy will be exploring some of these trails for the first time this year, so please do your own research (links to trail info provided below) regarding if a trail is suitable for you and prepare yourself accordingly. 

• This isn't a competition or a race. It's about getting out in nature and connecting with one another.  

• If you are a trail runner or biker, you are welcome to join us, however, this is really about slowing down to literally 'smell the roses'. 

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What to bring?

• Water bottle, a snack, bug repellent, sunscreen, hat, dress for the 'weather of the day', adequate footwear.

• You can also bring your hesitation, anxiety, grief, your imperfect body and your willingness to be 'real' with one another.

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A note about Covid-19​

• This is meant to be a space for freedom (no masks or vaccine stickers required here). 

• Circle includes the passing a talking piece from one another. 

• Although everyone is welcome, if you are at all concerned about the spread of respiratory viruses while outside, you likely won't enjoy this group. 

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Let's raise our vibration together and let nature lead the way to connection, wholeness and wellness this summer.  

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Joy's cell is 204-918-2829

Internet service is poor in parts of the Whiteshell, so plan ahead and let us know you are coming. Text message Joy if you need help finding the group.

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