Eternal Sounds: Youth-for-Youth Classical Music Event: December 2

Poster: Classical Music Event "Eternal Sounds" featuring the Interro Quartet

in support of Art Heals Health programs

Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Lawrence Park Community Church

2180 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M4N 3K7

The Art of Life invites you to our charitable event

The 3rd Annual Youth-for-Youth Classical Music Concert
featuring the Interro Quartet
in support of Art Heals Health programs

Eternal Sounds

When: Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 7:00 pm
Where: Lawrence Park Community Church
Address: 2180 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M4N 3K7 (map)

Our Annual Youth-for-Youth Classical Music Event will feature:

• Classical Music Concert "Eternal Sounds" featuring performance by the Interro Quartet
• Handmade with Love Arts and Crafts Bazaar for Charity
• Baking Contest for Youth
• Buffet of Delightful Homemade Desserts

A delightful journey of the eternal sounds of music through the ages will be performed in the exhilarating style of the Interro Quartet!

Performers:

• Adam Despinic - Violin
• Steve Koh - Violin
• Maxime Despax - Viola
• Sebastian Ostertag - Cello

In programme selections from Haydn, Mendelssohn, Dvořák, Tchaikovsky, and Richardson-Schulte.

During intermission, we welcome youth to interact with the performers!

Tickets and additional info: http://theartlifehealth.org/#/youthconcert2017

YouTube video: Dec 2: Classical Music by Interro Quartet posted by Art of Life Community Health Center

The Interro Quartet:
Passion and Curiosity
Interro Quartet combines passionate performances with a curiosity to explore new sounds and venues in chamber music. The group’s repertoire includes works of classical music giants, as well as new compositions by emerging and established Canadian composers. Featuring award-winning graduates of University of Toronto, the Interro Quartet includes violinists Adam Despinic and Steve Koh, violist Maxime Despax, and cellist Sebastian Ostertag.

Diverse Programming for a Diverse City
The mission of the Interro Quartet is not only to make quartet music accessible to those who seek it but also to broaden the spectrum of audiences through diverse programming. To complement this mission, members of the Interro Quartet are also avid educators and clinicians, dedicated to supporting education programs that encourage new ways for artists and listeners to share, experience, and incorporate chamber music into their daily lives.

The "Youth-for-Youth" Concerts
The "Youth-for-Youth" concert series has started in 2015 with our first "Youth-for-Kids" concert, and will continue as a regular part of our annual event calendar.

So, join us on a delightful journey of the Eternal Sounds of music and experience the art of real life in music and harmony!

facebook page: Eternal Sounds: Classical Music Event with the Interro Quartet
Hosted by The Art of Life Community Health Centre

torontovka.com: afisha Зимний праздник классической музыки «Молодежь для Молодежи»

Youth for Youth Classical Music Concert: Awake, Dear Heart, Awake! October 29

Poster: Classical Music Concert "Awake, Dear Heart, Awake!"

in support of Art Heals Health programs

Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Lawrence Park Community Church

2180 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M4N 3K7

The Art of Life cordially invites you to our feature event of the year

The Youth for Youth Classical Music Concert
in support of Art Heals Health programs

Awake, Dear Heart, Awake!

Young performers will delight all audiences with the fruits of their musical talents: solos, ensembles, duos, trios and much more. "All the world's a stage" as we align in spirit and experience the power of music in unison.

When: Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 7:00 pm
Where: Lawrence Park Community Church
Address: 2180 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M4N 3K7 (map)

Our Annual Youth-for-Youth Classical Music Event will feature:

• Classical Music Concert "Awake, Dear Heart, Awake!"
• Arts and Crafts Bazaar for Charity
• Baking Contest for Youth

A medley of classical masterpieces will be performed by youth to enliven your heart. In programme selections from Mozart, Chopin, Schubert, Brahms, Renie, Gardiner, Lavignac, Strauss, Rossini, Copland, Bach-Gounod, and Rachmaninoff-Gryaznov.

Performance will feature: Artun Miskciyan - piano, Evelina Zoubareva - soprano, Jack Zhao - piano, Julia Mirzoev - violin, Martina Myskohlid - soprano, Matthew Cairns - tenor, and Myriam Blardone - harp.

Tickets and additional info: http://theartlifehealth.org/#/youthconcert2016

YouTube video: Oct 29: Classical Music Event - "Awake, dear heart, awake!" posted by Art of Life Community Health Center

facebook page: Awake, Dear Heart, Awake! Classical Music Event

Hosted by The Art of Life Community Health Centre

torontovka.com: afisha Awake, Dear Heart, Awake!

Is it Shakespeare? Is it a play? No, it’s a classical music concert to gladden your heart!

UPCOMING EVENT Saturday, October 29

Youth-for-Youth Classical Music Concert Series: "Awake, Dear Heart, Awake!"

Cultivating the spirit of unity through mutual inspiration in music. Details.

Thank You All Performers and Supporters for Youth for Kids Charity Concert

SNAP North Toronto: Youth for Kids Classical Music Charity Concert

Photos by Bruce Redstone

Credit: northtoronto.snapd.com: Events: Youth for Kids Classical Music Charity Concert

A big thank you to all performers and supporters for being a part of the Youth for Kids Classical Music Charity Concert!


The Art of Life Community Health Centre, together with young, talented performers Charlotte Alexander, Evelina Zoubareva, Martina Myskohlid, Artun Miskciyan, Jessika Nunes and Jonathan Poenn proudly presented a Classical Music Charity Concert: Youth for Kids: Classical Music for All Ages on March 14, 2015 at the Lawrence Park Community Church, in support of programs aimed at nurturing the creative potential of kids.


SNAP North York covered the event with great photos by Bruce Redstone. To view them, click northtoronto.snapd.com: Events: Youth for Kids Classical Music Charity Concert

Thank you for all your help in making this concert so special and memorable!

facebook.com: The Art of Life Community Health Centre: Thank you all for a wonderful concert!

Youth for Kids: Classical Music Charity Concert: March 14

Poster: Youth for Kids: Classical Music Charity Concert

The ART of LIFE Community Health Center,
together with Young Canadian Artists
proudly present

Classical Music Charity Concert for All Ages
in support of programs aimed at nurturing the creative potential of kids

Youth for Kids

Saturday, March 14, 2015

Time: 7:00 pm

Where: Lawrence Park Community Church
Location: 2180 Bayview Avenue
[South of Lawrence], Toronto, Ontario M4N 3K7
Directions: Traveling by car
Traveling by TTC: Take the subway to Lawrence station and catch bus #124 eastbound on Lawrence Ave. to Bayview Ave. The church is less than a 10 minute bus ride from the subway station.
Parking: Lawrence Park Church has ample parking located both immediately south of the church.

Youth for Kids: Classical Music Charity Concert

Youth for Kids: Classical Music for All Ages

Did you ever find yourself seating at Roy Thomson Hall, enjoying a spectacular classical performance thinking about how you would later try with mere words to convey something so remarkable and inexpressible? How you wished then to share this inspirational moment with your children, friends and family... especially, the children, so that the next generation would be just as inspired as you were at that moment. Inspired to live, to create, to reach for something greater... Have you ever wondered about how it all started for those remarkable talents that pull thousands of people into a massive hall magically transformed by their music? It started with the little decisions you and I make every day: a smile, a word of encouragement, even mere presence.

“Youth for Kids” is a Classical Music Charity Concert, hosted by the Art of Life Community Health Centre, featuring young talents who may one day transform entire music halls into harmony. Wouldn't you want to see how it all started?


The performance will feature young talented students of Faculty of Music from the University of Toronto: Martina Myskohlid (Soprano), Artun Miskciyan (Piano), Jessica Nunes (Clarinet), Jonathan Poenn (Cello), Charlotte Alexander (French Horn), and Evelina Zoubareva (Soprano).

Read full performers bios

Poster: The Art of Life CHC Proudly Presents Talented Youth

For information and tickets:
phone: 416-449-6747
email: office@theartlife.ca
buy online:  http://www.theartlife.ca/events.php

Youth for Kids Concert Program

    RICHARD STRAUSS (1864 – 1949) Horn Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat major, op. 11, 1-st movement
    GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL (1685 – 1759) “How beautiful are the feet”
    GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL (1685 – 1759) “Come Unto Him”
    ALESSANDRO SCARLATTI (1660 -1725) “Gia il sole dal gange”
    WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART (1756 – 1791) “Ridente la calma”
    LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN (1770 – 1827) Sonata No. 27 in E minor, Op. 90
    FRANZ PETER SCHUBERT (1797 - 1828) “Die forelle”
    FRANZ PETER SCHUBERT (1797 - 1828) “Ave Maria”
    SERGEI RACHMANINOFF (1873 – 1943) Moment Musicaux in E minor, Op. 16, No. 4
    ALEXANDER GLAZUNOV (1865 - 1936) Reveries Op. 24
    FREDERIC CHOPIN (1810 – 1849) Scherzo in B-Flat minor, Op. 31 No. 2
    GABRIEL FAURE (1845 – 1924) “Le Secret”
    GABRIEL FAURE (1845 – 1924) “Le Papillon et la Fleur”
    VAUGHAN WILLIAMS (1872 – 1958) “The New Ghost”
    AARON COPLAND (1900 – 1990) Laurie’s Song
    Heinrich Sutermeister (1910 – 1995) Capriccio for solo clarinet
    ERNEST BLOCH (1880 – 1959) "From Jewish Life"
    ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK (1854 – 1921) “The Evening Prayer”

The Art of Life is an non-for-profit organization devoted to the creative realization of children. Whether it's music, art or dance, we offer programs that continuously evolve to serve the needs of children.

Become Part of the Youth Inspiring Kids  Circle to:
Learn and Grow;
Follow Their Dreams;
Work Together;
Be Creative;
Look for Meaning;

Update:  A big thanks to all performers and supporters for being a part of the Youth for Kids Classical Music Charity Concert! Check out the photos!

Michail Kazinik - Hidden Secrets of a Culture: Classical Music Concert-Lecture: November 24

Poster: Charity Classical Music Concert-Lecture "Hidden Secrets of a Culture"Presenting by Michail Kazinik 
together with a Swedish violin virtuoso, Boris Kazinik   
Sunday, November 24, 2013 at 7 pm; Conference Hall, Lebovic Campus
9600 Bathurst Street, Vaughan, ON L6A 3Z8   
Supported by The Art of Life Community Health Centre

Explore the world of classical music through live performances, with exclusive brilliant commentaries from Mikhail Kazinik, author of ''The Secrets of Genius"

Michail Kazinik 
together with a Swedish Violin Virtuoso, Boris Kazinik
Presenting:
A Charity Classical Music Concert-Lecture
Hidden Secrets of a Culture
When: Sunday, November 24, 2013 at 7 pm
Where: Conference Hall, Lebovic Campus
Address: 9600 Bathurst Street, Vaughan, ON L6A 3Z8
Supported by The Art of Life Community Health Centre
Event language: Russian
For tickets and questions: 416-449-6747
www.theartlife.ca/kazinik

The miracle of my acquaintance with Mikhail Kazinik happened recently. The majority of people are prisoners of everyday life, hostages of gray daily routine. And how seldom can there be a meeting with a person who has the gift of breaking with the bonds of everyday routine - who, with his art and his way of life, creates different reality, in which there is a dream that has been realized, a miracle that has happened, "other voices, other faces" – revived… where the bygone time that became dear will approach you with stealthy step, and you'll embrace the time that is gone, the bygone time...such was for me the meeting with Mikhail.

Mikhail Kazinik has a unique gift - not only to talk simply about what is complex, but every time finding those exact words - the only correct, inspired, in sniper's way precise words - sometimes simple, and sometimes complex - that make the works of High Art not only understandable, but very attractive to the broadest circles of the audience, for whom - without the guidance of Mikhail's Word - those works would remain forever esoteric, an absolutely incomprehensible "glass-beads game".

The aura at Mikhail's concerts is beneficial and purifying for the soul. In our time the humanistic ideals of Good, Light and Beauty are desecrated and lowered to the level of banality by the cynicism of snobs and the ignorance of masses.  But Mikhail, with his Word, helps these ideals to be cleansed, and to again shine in their pristine splendour.

Imagine the Inspired Word - now descending to the depths, now ascending to the heights - and all this with virtuosity, with lightness, which is truly miraculous! Mikhail is a sorcerer, a magician, who opens with the Enchanted Word the hidden treasure troves of High Art for the multitudes of people - listeners of his concerts and radio programs.

Mikhail is a person of tremendous erudition, but the essence of his activity, that one can call a truly heroic feat, is not to demonstrate all this vast knowledge, but in his remarkable gift to "translate"  into a language, that the masses of the listeners can comprehend, those aspects of his colossal knowledge, that will make even the least initially prepared of his listeners start to listen, start to look - and ultimately - to understand those masterpieces of art, to which Mikhail tries to lead them!

Ours is the time of the crisis of Culture - crisis of global proportions. Mikhail Kazinik is one of those, about whom we can say: "The Catcher in the Rye" - from Salinger's novel - who, standing on the brink of the spiritual abyss, which is concealed by the "field of rye", and therefore, unseen by ordinary people - catches, saves people from falling into this abyss, and not only saves them from falling - but becomes the guide, who leads them to the path, that brings them to Culture, to spiritual transformation, to spiritual resurrection...

Nia Jam Fundraiser Supporting Treatment Programs for Children: October 6

Poster:  Nia Dance Jam Fundraiser The Art of Life Community Health Centre

Sunday, October 6, 2013; 12 (noon) - 4 pm at 14550 Dufferin St. King City, Ontario

The Art of Life Community Health Centre,
together with the NIA Community, invite You to

a Charity Event in Support of Treatment Programs 
for Children with Physical and Psychological Limitations

Nia Jam

When: Sunday, October 6, 2013

Time: 12 (noon) - 4 pm

Venue: It’s All About You Wellness Center

Where: 14550 Dufferin Streen
King City, ON L7B 1K5 (map)

You will enjoy:

• Nia Class: 12:30 - 2:00 pm
• Introductory Nia Class for Kids
• Complimentary Drinks
• Fundraising BBQ
• Raffle Draw
• Silent Auction

Suggested donation for participants: $20

* Carpooling available from GTA

Join us for family fan and health day!

Please find more information:

Janna: 647-237-8894
jgnatovsky@gmail.com

Victoria: 416-661-4277
NIA Fitness School Toronto
yogaton@gmail.com


theartlife.ca
nianow.com

We look forward to seeing you at this amazing event!

Please find more about the NIA (Neuromuscular Integrative Awareness) technique as a lifestyle and fitness practice:
theartlife.ca/blog: The Art of NIA Dance by Jane Markowitz
theartlife.ca/blog: Ecology of Health Community Centre - Free Intro: Nia Classes at Vitality
theartlife.ca/blog: NIA Meditative Dance Free Introductory Class: Find Health Through Movement
theartlife.ca/blog: Special Programs for Children & Their Families
nianow.com: What is Nia?
"Nia is a sensory-based movement practice that draws from martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. It empowers people of all shapes and sizes by connecting the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Through Movement We Find Health. Wellness. Fitness. "

Thank You to All Performers and Supporters for Joined Hands Charity Concert

Art of Life Joined Hands Charity Concert Thank You Message, screenshot

The Art of Life Community Health Centre

would like to extend our deepest gratitude and appreciation for your involvement in the

Joined Hands Charity Concert

We are laying the foundation towards a holistic place of healing
for gifted kids and their families,
one inspirational event at a time!

And with your help and continued involvement,
this vision is quickly shaping into reality.

We welcome your support and participation in future events and initiatives.

With warm regards,

The ART of LIFE

Check out some photos from our Joined Hands Charity Concert supporting programs for gifted children

Photo: Art of Life Charity Concert Joined Hands featuring Naomi Striemer, Efim Pustilnik and "Sax Band"

Photo: Art of Life Charity Concert Joined Hands featuring Naomi Striemer, Efim Pustilnik and "Sax Band"

Photo: Art of Life Charity Concert Joined Hands featuring Naomi Striemer, Efim Pustilnik and "Sax Band"

Photo: Art of Life Charity Concert Joined Hands featuring Naomi Striemer, Efim Pustilnik and "Sax Band"

Photo: Art of Life Charity Concert Joined Hands featuring Naomi Striemer, Efim Pustilnik and "Sax Band"

Photo: Art of Life Charity Concert Joined Hands featuring Naomi Striemer, Efim Pustilnik and "Sax Band"

Photo: Art of Life Charity Concert Joined Hands featuring Naomi Striemer, Efim Pustilnik and "Sax Band"

Photo: Art of Life Charity Concert Joined Hands featuring Naomi Striemer, Efim Pustilnik and "Sax Band"

Photo: Art of Life Charity Concert Joined Hands featuring Naomi Striemer, Efim Pustilnik and "Sax Band"

Thanks to everyone who came to our concert and enjoyed the performances.

We wish to thank you again for your invaluable support!

Special Programs for Children & Their Families

Poster: The Art of Life Programs for Children & Their Families

We provide the following programs
for Children & Their Families:

• Mindfulness Workshop Sessions
• Healing Through Music Classes
• Meditative Art Classes
• Tai Chi for Children Classes
• Dance Your Way To Health Classes
• Family Counselling Courses
• School of Healthy Living

Programs for Kids: Help to Enrich Children's Lives

Mindfulness Workshop
A meditative group practice for attaining inner focus and concentration, along with all the health benefits of deep relaxation of the mind and body.
Special sessions available for kids and teenagers.

Healing Through Music
Unique healing and developmental program based on the best of classical music allowing children to re-connect with their inner self to reveal their natural creative abilities.

Meditative Art Classes
This program for kids and teenagers allowing children to reveal their natural creative abilities.

Tai Chi for Children
Tai Chi program designed for children with movement challenges helping them to work the body and mind, heal emotions and feel themselves balanced, flexible and stress-resistant.

Dance Your Way To Health
Nia Meditative Dance Program created to empower gifted children from 8 to 12 years of age to achieve Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual balance through movement.

Family Counseling Courses

• Developing Healthier Relationships with your Children
• Unconditional Love in your Family

Hands-on psychological workshops for parents to obtain tools that will help to develop dynamic and positive shifts within the family and nurture children's inner potential

School of Healthy Living
The wellbeing program, where we hold our open houses and educational lectures to help health care professionals, researchers, and experts provide information, resources, and referrals to patients and their families.

Become a part of Our Holding Hands Circle!

The Healing Power of Art and Music Therapy

Screenshot:Joined Hands - Contemporary Music Charity Concert
The Art of Life Community Health Center

The Contemporary Music Charity Concert, Joined Hands, brought to you by The Art of Life Community Health Center, will feature a numerously nominated and compassionate Canadian-American singer Naomi Striemer and an inspirational composer and musician Fishel Pustilnik with his Sax Band, contributing to the healing, guidance and support of gifted children with medical conditions.

The concert will take place on June 1st, 2013, at 7:30pm, in Christ Church Deer Park at 1570 Yonge Street, North West corner of Yonge and Heath, in Toronto, M4T 1Z8.

At 7:00 pm doors will open with the Art Show & Silent Auction featuring the works of young talented artists.

Below is the Art of Life's Press Release Part Two: The Healing Power of Art and Music Therapy


International Day for the Protection of Children and Our Involvement in the Nurturing of Young Talents

One of the main branches of work at the non-for-profit organization The Art of Life Community Health Centre, is the development and facilitation of physical and psychological healing and wellness programs for gifted children. These programs make use of the best quality of natural medicine chosen specifically for the unique needs of children. Our choice to participate in their healing will give the kids a much needed chance at becoming free and independent citizens; our choice will determine the extent of their ability to realize their talents infusing life with much joy and harmony!

Music helps our centre fulfill our mission of service to young talents, as the majority of funding for the development of programs for children comes from musical charity concerts. It is not a surprise that our supporting musicians: Rena and Rufat Amiralievs, Vasil Popadiuk, Efim Pustilnik and Naomi Striemer, being themselves talented and realized professionals, have also treaded the difficult path of self-actualization as internationally renowned artists; they understand and they are ready to help gifted children with various health challenges reach their inner-most dreams.

The upcoming benefits concert, organized by the Art of Life Community Health Centre, will take place on June 1st of this year, on the International Day for the Protection of Children, to raise funds and awareness towards the development of much needed programs for young talents encumbered by various physical and social obstacles.

This unique concert will feature the contemporary music of the amazing singer and song writer, Naomi Striemer, named the next Celine Dion. Her inspirational acoustic performances touch the hearts of listeners of all ages. The concert will also feature the much admired jazz musician, Efim Pustilnik, who was playing with the greatest Piano Player in the World  - Oscar Peterson and now has albums ranking in the top jazz music charts. Another budding young talent to share the stage with our professional performers, is Mark Krutik, who even at the tender age of 14 is already remarkably skilled at playing the trumpet. But, the concert is not only intended for music aficionados, but also for anyone wishing to give hope and extend a helping hand to children.

By supporting talented kids, we warm up hardened hearts, bringing forth hope, the respect of our children, friendship and assistance of the community. We believe that participation and joint creativity will bring about a better future, laden with joy, security, new opportunities and abundant kindness.

The concert promises to deliver happiness, but more importantly, the opportunity to take part in helping talented young children with anything that hinders their development.

Come and join us! The kids are waiting for your involvement!

The 'Joined Hands' benefit concert will take place on Saturday, June 1st, 2013 at 7:30pm in the Musical Hall of Christ Church Deer Park located at 1570 Yonge Street in Toronto, M4T 1Z8.

Tickets: www.theartlife.ca/events OR 1.888.381.3857

Press Release Part One: There Are No Children without Talents
Press Release Part Two: The Healing Power of Art and Music Therapy

youtube.com: Naomi Striemer - You Are Beautiful

 Music video by Naomi Striemer performing You Are Beautiful (C) 2011 Naomi Striemer. 

Own the song at www.itunes.com/naomistriemer 

Uploaded by Naomi Striemer on Aug 22, 2011 

youtube.com: "Summertime" by Fishel Pustilnik & His Sax Band  

Regarding Sheet Music visit my website: www.easyhitsmusic.com 

Uploaded by FishelP on Sep 26, 2010

There Are No Children without Talents

YouTube.com:Jazz and Contemporary Music Charity Concert, June 1, 2013

Naomi Striemer and Efim Pustilnik Join Hands for Kids on June 1, 2013 International Day for the Protection of Children.
The concert will take place at Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. Toronto
Purchase Tickets: www.theartlife.ca/events or 1.888.381.3875
All proceeds will benefit programs for gifted children with medical conditions

Published by Art of Life Community Health Center on Apr 2, 2013

As you know, on June 1st, 2013, The Art of Life Community Health Centre, in honour of the International Day for the Protection of Children and for supporting programs for gifted children with medical conditions, will be presenting a contemporary music charity concert 'Joined Hands' featuring Naomi Striemer, Efim Pustilnik and Sax Band. The benefit concert will take place in the Musical Hall of Christ Church Deer Park at 7:30 pm.

Below is the Art of Life's Press Release Part One: There Are No Children without Talents

International Day for the Protection of Children and Our Involvement in the Nurturing of Young Talents

When your children are healthy, successful and talented, you, as parents are undoubtedly overjoyed. But, consider the fate of those parents whose child is seriously ill... Of course, they are still grateful for the opportunity to devote themselves to this precious being, becoming, perhaps, his only friends and companions, especially if this child is unable to relate to his peers. Mom and dad will celebrate his every accomplishment, at all art and music lessons, for there are no children who are without talents! We just have to notice and nurture their every spark of creativity, which will lead to a blooming gift.

It is knows that very talented children perceive the world from a unique perspective, reacting to it in a non-standard way, this quality often prevents them from assimilating within their social environment. Their deeply sensitive perception of the world also leaves them extremely vulnerable to it, as the more extraordinary their thoughts and views, the more tension there is between them and their surroundings, and the heavier the stress that falls on their fragile physical and psychological health. However, these are the very children who will determine the course of the future of our planet, and older generations have already recognized the vital importance of these kids providing them with everything in their power on their difficult but crucially important journeys.

Luckily, our own community is not without such enthusiasts, for whom these children are like brightly lit up stars, who can illumine our world, making it brighter and more joyful. We must only not be indifferent this time and extend a helping hand to these children, giving them hope for limitless creative potential!

Each person can find at least a little bit of energy, time and resources to promote the growth of children, to give them, despite an illness, a chance at self-realization, to gain psychological stability, the ability to openly communicate with others and the strength to overcome all inner obstacles. Your help will allow talented individuals to become active members of our future society, offering all of humanity a chance to evolve towards a new level of consciousness.

Press Release Part Two: The Power of Art - Music Therapy

Tickets: www.theartlife.ca/events OR 1.888.381.3857

Press Release Part One: There Are No Children without Talents
Press Release Part Two: The Healing Power of Art and Music Therapy

Joined Hands Charity Concert - June 1 - raising funds for programs for gifted children with medical conditions

Joined Hands Contemporary Music Concert

in Support of Programs for Gifted Children with Medical Conditions
featuring Naomi Striemer, Efim Pustilnik and "Sax Band"

June 1, 2013,  7:00 pm at Christ Church Deer Park 
1570 Yonge Street,  Toronto, ON   M4T 1Z8

in  Honour of the International Day for the Protection of Children

The Art of Life Community Health Centre


Proudly Presents

Contemporary Music Concert

Joined Hands

Featuring Naomi Striemer, Efim Pustilnik and "Sax Band"

Supporting Programs for Gifted Children with Medical Conditions

Date: Saturday, June 1, 2013
Time: 7:00 pm

Venue: Christ Church Deer Park
Location: 1570 Yonge Street,  Toronto, ON   M4T 1Z8
NW corner of Yonge & Heath
(Yonge Street and St. Clair Ave. intersection,
a 5-minute walk from the St. Clair Subway Station)


Purchase tickets at:
www.theartlife.ca/events or 1-888-381-3875

For information, please
call: (416) 449-6747;  
email: office@theartlife.ca
eventful.com: Joined Hands - Jazz & Contemporary Music Charity Concert @ Christ Church Deer Park, Toronto, Canada

YouTube.com:Jazz and Contemporary Music Charity Concert, June 1, 2013

Naomi Striemer and Efim Pustilnik Join Hands for Kids on June 1, 2013 International Day for the Protection of Children.
The concert will take place at Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. Toronto
Purchase Tickets: www.theartlife.ca/events or 1.888.381.3875
All proceeds will benefit programs for gifted children with medical conditions

Published by Art of Life Community Health Center on Apr 2, 2013

Please, take a look on our YouTube video dedicated to our last charity event - Unity of Music Concert

YouTube.com: Unity of Music Charity Concert

The Art of Life Community Health Center invites to another musical charity events, 

come and enjoy the sounds of Classical Spanish Fiesta, performed by award winning brother and sister duo: Rufat and Rena Amiraliev.

Published by Art of Life Community Health Center on Oct 28, 2012

links: 
Eventful.com: Joined Hands - Jazz & Contemporary Music Charity Concert in Toronto, ON - Jun 1, 2013 7:00 PM

OurWindsor.ca: Joined Hands - Contemporary Music Charity Concert
Music | Family | Arts | Community  

InsideToronto.com: Joined Hands - Contemporary Music Charity Concert

Programs for Kids: Help to Enrich Children's Lives

Sailboat: Painting by Dimitri Karailias 

A series of paintings of a talented autistic teenager 

Dimitri Karailias presented at The Art of life CHC

Thank you for supporting our efforts to help the gifted children to enrich our world!

One of the main areas of focus of The Art of Life Community Health Centre, as a non-profit organization, is to establish programs that target the health and well-being of children. We recognize that that each child has a unique set of talents and abilities that require a particular foundation for health growth and actualization. And our special programs designed to help parents understand the wider context of children's health.

Currently The Art of Life CHC offers the following programs:

• Mindfulness classes for teenagers - to overcome fears, increase concentration and sharpen the mind
• Stress Reduction Mindfulness Based course for parents "Parenting can be challenging - Mindfulness can help"
• Classical Music Meditative classes for kids and teenagers
• Interactive Psychological workshop for parents "Unconditional love in your family"
• Homeopathic Treatment courses combines with Thai Chi classes tailored for gifted children with medical conditions - to lower hyperactivity, to reduce stress and strengthen the immune system.
• Nia Dance for gifted children with medical conditions - to improve their well-being, increase strength, flexibility, self-esteem, power, and self healing.

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new  
Mindfulness Classes for Teenagers 
this Tuesday, November 13 at 7:00 pm.

If you are interested in learning more about our programs,
we offer a free introductory class designed to familiarize you with the basics.

To register please call 416-449-6747.

links:
mertonconnected.com: Health and Social Care: Healthy Lives, Brighter Futures: Government strategy for children and young people's health
"The Government has published its vision of a 21st-century children's health service aimed at improving the health and well-being of all children. This includes £340 million to support children with disabilities and their families.

The joint strategy Healthy lives, brighter future: the strategy for children and young people's health – published by Children's Secretary Ed Balls and Health Secretary Alan Johnson – sets out for the first time what children and their families can expect from child health services in their areas from birth through to the age of 19.

The publication can be downloaded at
dh.gov.uk: Healthy lives, brighter futures – The strategy for children and young people’s health "

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Music of Unity Charity Concert - November 10 - raising funds for programs for gifted children with medical conditions

Collage: Music of Unity Classical Music Charity Concert

in Support of Programs for Gifted Children with Medical Conditions

November 10, 2012,  7:00 pm at Runnymede United Church 
432 Runnymede Road,  Toronto, ON   M6S 2Y8

The Art of Life Community Health Centre

together with

Prater Ensemble and young gifted musicians

invite you to

Classical Music Charity Concert

Music of Unity

Supporting Programs for Gifted Children with Medical Conditions

Date: Saturday, November 10, 2012
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Venue: Runnymede United Church 
Location: 432 Runnymede Road, 
Toronto, ON   M6S 2Y8

You will enjoy the music of
J. BRAHMS, S. RACHMANINOFF,
P. DE SARASATE, H. WIENIAWSKI,
P. TCHAIKOVSKY & many others

Purchase tickets on-line:
Ticket Pricing:
$50 (Rows 1-8)
$35 (Rows 9-25)
Music of Unity - Charity Concert

or use: T.O. TIX TicketWeb

For information, please
call: (416) 449-6747; (647) 778-7214; (416) 222-0533    
email: office@theartlife.ca
web: ticketturtle.com: Music of Unity - Charity Concert 

Poster: Music of Unity Classical Music Charity Concert

in Support of Programs for Gifted Children with Medical Conditions

November 10, 2012,  7:00 pm at Runnymede United Church 
432 Runnymede Road,  Toronto, ON   M6S 2Y8

Music of Unity - Charity Concert

Supporting programs for gifted children with medical conditions.

The Art of Life, non-profit organization, is making it happen again!

A second charity concert of the year and the sixth one since 2010, creating an awareness and raising funds for the wellness and educational programs for gifted children with medical conditions.

This time and for the first time, the stage will present two young gifted musicians, Mark Krutik, a trumpet player, and violinist, Kerry Kwong, accompanying the talented musical professionals, graduates of the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory, pianist Rena Ameralieva and violin performer, Roufat Amiraliev.

Thanks to volunteers, sponsors and the partnership of Prater Ensemble, this event is shaping into a reality, creating an opportunity for all of us to extend our hands to the young and gifted struggling in this world.

Please join us and support this wonderful initiative and may the music of love always resonate in our world like the laughter of children!

The Art of Life Community Health Center
along with Prater Ensemble
and all participating young gifted musicians,
invite all gifted children with medical conditions
along with their families, to attend
the classical concert
Music of Unity 
free of charge,
for whom special seats will be reserved.

If you have a child who qualifies,
please call for your free tickets:
(416) 449-6747, (416) 778-7214, (416) 222-0533

update:

YouTube Video: Art of Life

Духовно-оздоровительный центр Art of Life продолжает серию благотворительных концертов в поддержку программ по лечению и развитию одаренных детей с ограниченными возможностями. 

Эфир - 18 мая, 2013 

Published by Наталия Никитина on Jun 10, 2013 

Please Help Us to Save Anna Leibenko Life!

Poster: Spread the Voice: Let's Save Anna
Image credit: facebook: HELP SAVE ANNA'S LIFE FUNDRAISER!

Please donate as much as you can to save Anna's life!

Help Anna Leibenko

Raised so far:
$132,876.25
$142,140.98

Anna Leibenko
Date of Birth – July, 31 / 1988
Immigrate to Canada - 1998
Graduate Newton Brook High School,
then graduated in 2010 from Seneca College
with a diploma in Corporate and Media Production.

During the month of August Anna was traveling with a group of friends in Europe.
On August 17, 2012, she was on a board of "Adriatic Queen" catamaran in Croatian water. Unfortunately, Anna accidentally slipped off of a 3 meters high catamaran and hit her head on the ledge and fell into the ocean. She went unconscious instantly.

Anna was delivered in an unconscious state by the helicopter to the casualty department of the brain neurosurgery hospital in Split, Croatia. Currently Anna is in a coma with internal brain bleeding and numerous head and face fractures. She hooked up to a life support machine and is in critical condition.

Unfortunately, Anna didn't have travel insurance and her family and friends do not have the financial capacity to cover the massive costs of treatment in Europe and transportation by Air Ambulance from Croatia to Toronto.

Anna must remain in the hospital for seven to ten days in a state of total tranquility in order not to develop any air pockets in the brain. After that, if her condition will improve, she has to be transferred to the department of Neurosurgery into Toronto hospital facilities.

The price for the Air Ambulance Worldwide is $93,550.00 USD, that must be paid as soon as possible to secure the transportation, without this Anna will not be able to travel back safely and it may cause her life.

The price for the treatment in Croatian hospital is not fixed yet.

TO HELP PLEASE VISIT : ‪http://help-anna-leibenko.org‬ AND DONATE!

PLEASE, HELP SAVE ANNA'S LIFE!

Help #BringAnnaHome ft. Toronto Argonauts Cheerleading Team
Published on Aug 24, 2012 by Save Anna

Get instant updates on Twitter #BringAnnaHome @MiissAnnaMarie

Please share this story with your friends. Thank you!!

Update:

CBC News: Toronto woman in coma returns home from Croatia
"Anna Leibenko suffered serious head injuries in fall from boat
The family of a Toronto woman who has been in a medically induced coma since suffering serious head injuries while vacationihttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifng in Croatia is grateful that Anna Leibenko is now back on Canadian soil.

A plane carrying Leibenko, 24, landed at Pearson International Airport early Saturday and she was immediately transferred to Sunnybrook hospital for treatment."
Read MORE & watch a VIDEO: Leibenko arrives home
Posted: Sep 1, 2012 11:17 AM ET

Help Anna Leibenko Website:  Please Help Us To Save ANNA LEIBENKO Life
Anna returned to Canada.
She is in Sunnybrook hospital (Toronto, ON).
She is in stable condition.

Family Counseling Course: Developing Healthier Relationships with Your Children

Family Counseling Course for the Parents of
Gifted Children and Children with Special Needs
Monday, June 18, 2012 at 6:30pm
The Art of Life Community Health Centre
885 Don Mills Road, Suite 121, Toronto M3C 1V9

We Invite You to Attend

Family Counseling Course (4 weeks)
for the Parents of Gifted Children and Children with Special Needs

Developing Healthier Relationships with Your Children

with Stephen Dubrofsky, M.A., M.Ed., Family Counselor, Education Therapist

First class:
Monday, June 18, 2012 at 6:30pm

Dear Friends,

Our relationship with our children is one of the most essential interactions in our lives. Recognizing the importance of this bond, and the need for greater mutual understanding, we have invited one of the top experts in the field of family counseling to give a 4 week course on

DEVELOPING HEALTHIER RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUR CHILDREN

with STEPHEN DUBROFSKY M.A., M.Ed., Family Counselor, Education Therapist

Classes will be held every week starting on Monday, June 18, at 6:30pm

and will cover topics in:

• Characteristics that grow relationships
• Communication tools as the foundation of RELATIONSHIPS
• How we are wired and The Process of Change
• Genius or ADHD?

The obtained tools will help you to develop dynamic and positive shifts within your family and nurture your children's inner potential.

Please, pass it on to those who is desperate for help!

Individual consultations can be scheduled upon request.

The ART of LIFE Community Health Centre
885 Don Mills Road, Suite 121
Toronto, Ontario, M3C 1V9
Call Now: 416-449-6747
www.theartlife.ca

Entrance to the free parking is from Gervais Drive via Wynford Drive

Get a map and/or directions:
Google Map: 885 Don Mills Road
At the North-East corner of Don Mills Road and Eglinton Avenue East

Taking public transit?
Take the Yonge-University-Spadina subway line to the Eglinton station and transfer to the Eglinton East (route 34) bus. Get off at Don Mills Road.
Or, take the Bloor-Danforth subway line to the Pape station and transfer to the Don Mills (route 25) bus. Get off at Wynford Drive.

Our neigbours are the Ontario Science Centre, Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, and Celestica International Inc. manufacturing site.

About Our Parent Educator:

Photo: Stephen Dubrofsky, M.A., M.Ed.,
Family Counselor, Education Therapist

Stephen Dubrofsky holds a B.A. in Psychology from Loyola College in Montreal, an M.A. in learning disabilities from Kent State University, and an M.Ed. in Educational Administration from Columbia University.

His postgraduate studies at the University of Kansas have focused on behavioral psychology. He has more than twenty years of experience in Special Education as a teacher, administrator, and a family counselor.

He is the Director of "Our Child-A Growth Center" and has been featured on family television show for his extensive experience in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Stephen Dubrofsky is an author of several books including There is No Magic...But There ARE Alternatives to Parenting Exceptional Children and Wisdom in the Family - A Guide to Creating a Family Plan.

Screenshot: Amazon.com Author Stephen Dubrofsky

If you need more information,
give a call to Ludmila at 416-449-6747
or send us an e-mail at office@theartlife.ca
or check our web-site: www.TheArtLife.ca

World Music Fusion by Violin Virtuoso Vasyl Popadiuk: Charity Concert March 24

Poster: The Art of Life Community Health Centre
together with Vasyl Popadiuk, violin virtuoso
Present charity concert "Improvisation from the Heart"
Saturday, March 24, 2012, 7:30 pm

The ART of LIFE Community Health Center
together with
VASYL POPADIUK, Violin Virtuoso
proudly present

World Music Fusion
Charity Concert
In support of programs for gifted children with medical problems

Improvisation from the Heart

Saturday, March 24, 2012
Time: 7:30 pm

Where: Cringan Hall
Location: 100 Princess Avenue
Toronto, M2N 3R7

For information & tickets call:
416-449-6747; 416-998-7983
or contact office@theartlife.ca

The Art of Life Community Health Centre
885 Don Mills Road, Suite # 121, Toronto Ontario
www.theartlife.ca

Let's create a brighter future for our children!

Please join us for an evening of inspirational music in the improvisational style of the violin virtuoso, Vasyl Popadiuk, known around the world as "The Golden Violin".

Our Cause

All proceeds of the charity concert will be directed towards organizing programs for gifted children with medical problems, to open up their true inner potential and delight our world with their special creativity.

What could be more important than helping parents raise healthy, happy, and responsible kids!?

update:

YouTube Video: Art of Life: Василий Попадюк в Торонто 

Это один из благотворительных концертов, которые проводит центр "Art of Life" в поддержку оздоровительных программ для талантливых детей, имеющих проблемы со здоровьем. 

Published by Наталия Никитина on Nov 11, 2012 

links:
The ART of LIFE Community Heahttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.giflth Center: Not to be missed: Charity Concert of Classical Music Duo
The ART of LIFE Community Health Center: "Winter Dream" Charity Concert to Raise Funds for Kids' Programs
facebook.com: Vasyl Popadiuk Papa Duke
myspace.com: Vasyl Popadiuk
eventful.com: Vasyl Popadiuk Concert Improvisation from the Heart