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December 01st, 2026

New Year Fresh Start Through Meditation
2027-01-07 13:00:00 2027-01-07 14:00:00 America/Chicago New Year Fresh Start Through Meditation The New Year is a time to create a clean slate. Join Umesh Bhatia for this powerful workshop. Learn a simple meditation technique to bring joy, peace, positivity and relaxation in your daily life. St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

Thursday, January 07
1:00pm - 2:00pm

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St. Charles Public Library

Huntley Community Room

The New Year is a time to create a clean slate. Join Umesh Bhatia for this powerful workshop. Learn a simple meditation technique to bring joy, peace, positivity and relaxation in your daily life.

There will even be a chance to try this out. Begin the New Year with a fresh start. REGISTER

Umesh Bhatia is a dynamic entrepreneur with over 35 years of proven leadership in franchising and information technology. He has successfully built, scaled, and managed businesses across the USA, UK, India, China, Japan, and the Middle East, delivering growth and innovation in highly competitive markets. Beyond business, Umesh is a dedicated meditation practitioner and trainer with 25+ years of experience. He conducts workshops, retreats, and training programs across North America and internationally, helping individuals and organizations integrate mindfulness, meditation, and spiritual growth into everyday life.

A passionate advocate of holistic success — blending entrepreneurship with inner well-being, Umesh continues to inspire global audiences through his unique blend of business acumen and spiritual insight. Based in Chicagoland, he and his wife have raised two accomplished adult children, while staying deeply connected to community, culture, and service.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

TAGS: | meditation |

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