day of mindfulness Session planned

A Day of Mindfulness is planned in the Mahoning Valley.

Who: U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan is the invited guest with the retreat being led by Dr. Alma Garcia-Smith, a physician, Youngstown resident and longtime mindfulness practitioner, who trained with mindfulness pioneer Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn. Assisting will be Rabbi Josh Jacobs-Velde of Congregation Ohev Tzedek in Boardman.

What: Mindfulness meditation is a way of learning to be attentive to whatever is happening in your life. It is a practice that is meant to bring a greater sense of clarity, focus and happiness. The day will be structured as a mini-retreat with periods of teaching and instruction with sitting and walking meditation.

When: 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. June 24.

Where: First Unitarian Universalist Church of Youngstown, 1105 Elm St., Youngstown.

Details: The retreat is $20. A vegetarian dinner by reservation will follow, and the cost is $15. Visit uuyo.org.