Are you tired of feeling like your body is working against you? You're not alone—and you're not broken. In Create The Vitality You Crave: Epigenetics 101 to Unlock Your Healing Powers, 2x bestselling author and Functional Health expert Lori Finlay, NP hands you the blueprint to reclaim your energy, balance your hormones, and finally feel like yourself again. This interactive workbook isn’t just information—it’s transformation. Designed like a personal mini-course, it delivers Natural Solutions for Menopause and Perimenopause using biohacking principles and the latest research in Epigenetics—so you can flip the switch on healing at the genetic level. Whether you're navigating menopause, battling brain fog, or just sick of starting over every Monday, this book shows you how to Say Sabotage No More and: • Turn off the genes that work against you—and activate the ones that heal. • Restore hormone balance for women without relying on synthetic fixes. • Build simple, sustainable habits (no more perfectionism required). • Finally shift from chasing symptoms to treating root causes. • Reignite your mental clarity, emotional strength, and physical vitality. With step-by-step exercises, real-life success tips, and strategies that speak to all 8 adult learning styles, this workbook is your go-to guide for lasting change—physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually, and your key to navigating menopause with grace. You’ll be taking real action. You’ll build momentum. And most importantly, you’ll start thriving again. About Lori Finlay, MSN, NP, CNS, BCC: Lori is a master-prepared nurse with a robust career spanning over 40 years, from her initial days as a Registered Nurse to advanced roles as a Clinical NurseSpecialist and Nurse Practitioner. She is a Board Certified Health Coach & Creation Coach. Yet Lori feels her credentials earned from her own extensive healing journey are what create the most impact for others. Whether coaching one-on-one, facilitating groups, or engaging with seminar participants, Lori’s clients experience profound transformations in their mental and physical well-being, enabling them to live their best lives. Her upcoming book is packed with insights on living a toxin-free life, physically and mentally. It's a call to action for a lifestyle that embodies her dedication to helping others achieve the vitality they crave and deserve. Lori has graced large stages, cruise ships, and has been featured on the Martha Stewart Radio Show, British Health Radio, Bloom Wellness TV Show (Tampa) and other podcasts. https://lorifinlay.com/ https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/events/create-the-vitality-you-crave-may-2025

This is the second of a quarterly series where we will work with the Medicine Wheel, or Celtic Calendar, to understand behaviors in ourselves and others we encounter. We explore patterns in our lives and others' using these ancient festivals and the knowledge they contain. Typically, we will start with a talk and then explore this more in a Shamanic Drum Journey and share our experiences afterwards. At this time of Bealtaine, we celebrate the start of summer and ready ourselves to celebrate being; the joy of life, the tactile senses, our connection to the land and all around us. You don’t need to have attended the first event or have any experience in this work to attend. About Stephen Pitcher: Stephen has recently moved from Ireland where he studied Shamanic and Druidic practices with teachers from Mexico, Ireland, and the U.K. The Shamanic path is a nature-based Indigenous wisdom helping us to understand ourselves and rooted in compassion, simplicity, appreciation, and balance. Stephen works with individual clients and groups in healing sessions and also uses these teachings in corporate practices and coaching. He firmly believes all this work is meaningless unless it helps us as we pay the gas bill, earn a living, and nurture our relationships. Learn more about Stephen on his website, www.stephenpitcher.ie https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/events/understanding-the-medicine-wheel-may-2025

FREE ADMISSION! The Ogden Home Show is back! See the latest in home improvement, remodeling, outdoor living, and more! Meet with local contractors and remodeling experts. The Ogden Home Show | May 16th - 18th, 2025 Golden Spike Event Center Friday: 12pm-8pm | Saturday: 10am-6pm | Sunday: 11am-4pm Address: 1000 1200 W St, Ogden, UT 84404 Interested in exhibiting? Give us a call at 435-345-HOME For more information, visit: https://ogdenhomeshow.com/ Learn More: https://eventvesta.com/events/97571/t/tickets info@nationwideexpos.com

As the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, Breakthrough T1D has played a crucial role in nearly every major T1D breakthrough in history. No organization does more to improve everyday life with T1D—from therapy development and access, to expanding research, advocacy, and community support. Breakthrough T1D Walk is the world’s largest fundraising and community-building event for the T1D community. By joining Breakthrough T1D Walk, you will help us create a movement to improve and change life with type 1 diabetes, advancing life-changing breakthroughs on the way to cures. Join us at the Shops at South Town on May 17th to celebrate the T1D community, enjoy free activities for all ages, and build community. Living with or having a connection to T1D is NOT required! Register as a participant (FREE!) or as a volunteer here: https://www2.breakthrought1d.org/site/TR/Walk/MountainWestChapter4072?pg=entry&fr_id=9952

NAMI Utah (the National Alliance on Mental Illness), a nonprofit that provides hope and community for people whose lives are impacted by mental illness, is holding the NAMI Utah Walk! Hundreds of Utahns will gather at this annual fundraiser and outreach event to celebrate Mental Health for All, to honor loved ones, and to bring visibility to the mental health crisis. The Walk is a demonstration that no one walks alone in their mental health journey. There will be snacks, a music DJ, yoga, a resource fair, kids’ activities, a dog costume contest and “good dog” trick competition, guest speakers, and more! https://www.namiwalks.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=1834

Join us as we showcase masterpieces by Handel, Mendelssohn & Mozart. Featuring magnificent choral works by Handel, Mendelssohn, and Mozart, the concert will feature timeless pieces including Vivaldi's "Gloria," Handel's "Hallelujah" and "Mozart's "Laudete Pueri," "Lacrymosa," and "Ave Verum Corpus." Don't miss this evening of breathtaking music celebrating some of the greatest compositions in choral repertoire. Admission is free, no ticket required. Voluntary donations are welcome at the venue. Join us for a reception after the concert! https://jubilatechoirslc.weebly.com/ https://www.facebook.com/JubilateChoirSLC JubilateSLC@gmail.com

Join us for the fourth lecture from the 2025 Mildred Berryman Institute Lecture Series. In-person and virtual options available (see zoom link below). Featured Speaker: Sascha Darlington This lecture delves into the intersectional strategies of early HIV/AIDS activism, particularly focusing on the ways LGBTQ+ communities - especially Queer People of Color - transformed grief and neglect into grassroots action, visibility, and public health advocacy. Sascha’s work uses desire-centered historical research to highlight the dynamic and diverse coalitions that emerged during the crisis, and how their legacies continue to shape activism today. Special thanks to Signature Books for allowing us to host this event in their space! Please plan plenty of time to find parking and join us early to find your seat. Parking lot has limited spaces. Convenient street parking is also available. TICKETS: Sliding scale ticket cost. Tickets not required but we request you pay what you are able to help support Utah queer history! Click "Donate" under this link: https://givebutter.com/7cbzVH ZOOM LINK: https://utah.zoom.us/j/96155308898

Join us for a heart-opening evening with author Carly Bennett Stenmark. About the Book: Living the perfect life in a small ski resort town turned to imperfect when she was blindsided by her husband's early onset Alzheimer's disease diagnosis, something she knew nothing about. In an effort to help herself, her soulmate, and ultimately others, she struggled to learn anything and everything she could about this insidious disease, all the while facing monumental challenges with grace, fortitude, and much needed humor. Her healthy and incredibly intelligent husband was living proof that Alzheimer's disease doesn't discriminate. It can happen to anyone at any time. However, through it all, she remained steadfast and persistent as her undying love never faded. About the Author: Carly Bennett Stenmark is an extraordinary individual, a retired salon owner, nail technician, and published author. As a loving mother of four, grandmother of fourteen, and a great grandmother of ten, Carly’s life is a shining example of love and resilience. While enjoying her family, golfing, skiing, writing her first book, working full-time, and singing back up vocals with her singer/songwriter husband, Carly also attended night school three nights a week. Driven to obtain her high school diploma, which she successfully earned in 2017 after a three-year effort, making her a Park City High School graduate…just like her children. Living in Park City, Utah, Carly enjoys a variety of activities including running, snowshoeing, hiking, listening to music, reading, golfing, skiing, and watching British detective television show. But life took an unexpected turn in the fall of 2019 when she began noticing significant changes in her husband's memory. And then devastating diagnosis: stage five Alzheimer's disease. With courage, humor, and determination, Carly transformed a life-changing experience into a powerful story and felt compelled to share her experience of living with her husband before and after his diagnosis, all the while acknowledging the harsh and painful realization that it can happen to anyone at any time. https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/events/heart-get-ready

Join Elizabeth Jensen as she teaches the fundamentals of Yoga Nidra and guides us through the practices and a meditation. What is Yoga Nidra? Yoga Nidra is a form of guided meditation. This particular style of meditation allows you to process emotions in a healthy way, to experience your life to the fullest, and to rewire your brain and life to be present and find peace in the here and now. During this evening, we will learn about the benefits of Yoga Nidra, including the ten stages and how to use them in practice and everyday living, and conclude in a short guided Yoga Nidra meditation. Please bring pen and paper if you wish to take notes or explore the concepts that will be given. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring a cushion if you’d prefer for the meditation portion of the evening. About Elizabeth Jensen: Elizabeth Jensen completed her first Yoga Nidra training in 2015 and her second training in 2016 through the Integrative Restoration Institute (iRest). Elizabeth has been teaching Yoga Nidra classes since 2015. Elizabeth began her practice and studies when she was a caregiver for her mother to help her process and heal. Elizabeth is also an asana teacher (yoga), a sound healer, and an energy healer/Reiki Master. You can find out more about Elizabeth and her offerings on her website: www.empoweryourpath.com https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/events/what-is-yoga-nidra-may-2025

The Ogden Music Festival is a 3-day outdoor event featuring bluegrass, folk, and Americana music held at Weber County’s Fort Buenaventura with award-winning artists Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, Cimafunk, John Cragie with The Coffis Brothers, Pokey LaFarge, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, Sister Sadie, New Dangerfield, East Nash Grass, Lone Piñon, Mariachi Fuego and more! Band and instrument workshops led by mainstage artists. Kids activities include an Instrument Petting Zoo, crafts, and games. Camping is available on-site. Kids 16 & under FREE! Tickets and info at https://ofoam.org/ogden-music-festival