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Celebrating Creativity (8/2 from Noon - 4 pm) |
| [Explore the Body, Mind & Spirit Expo] Creativity is our birthright. If we don't have little doses of creativity sprinkled throughout our daily routines, we are missing out on some of the most wondrous gifts that life can bring. This event is our chance to take time to think and act creatively. You might find us going out to an art show or doing clay sculptures or putting on a talent show. Whatever we do, you can bet that there will be ample quantities of inventiveness, ingenuity and imagination flying through the air! $10 for members. Please RSVP. (MEMBERS ONLY.) (Return to calendar) |
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| Video and Discussion (8/2 from 7 pm - Midnight) |
| ["Elling" with Sven Nordin [R].] Most Saturday nights, you'll find us watching a popular movie here at the Center in a fun, informal atmosphere. Then we have a discussion. We don't discuss the movie, though; we discuss personal growth issues and themes that came up in the movie. So we're not doing a "Siskel and Ebert" type of review, but rather an in-depth personal growth process that helps us get to know ourselves and each other better. During the discussion we learn and practice essential communication skills like I-Statements and Open-Ended Questions, so that we can apply them more effectively in the rest of our lives. Each month there's a different general topic for the videos, ranging from Relationships to Overcoming Obstacles to Remarkable People. Come join us! Ages 18 and up. Free. (Return to calendar) |
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| Tour of Meditation Practices (8/5 from 6:15 - 7 pm) |
| Hundreds of approaches to relaxation/centering/meditation have been developed over the centuries, and each has its own charm, benefits and wisdom. We explore one new approach each meeting. This lets you work some relaxation into your life while building a repertoire of stress-management techniques for improving your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. Ages 12 and up. Free. (Return to calendar) |
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| Birthday Bash (8/8 from 7 - 10 pm) |
| [Potluck Party for Ben-Linda and Chris G.] We celebrate members' birthdays with a delectable potluck followed by birthday cake and games that are perfect triggers for unbridled group creativity! If you enjoy sparkling wit, an easygoing atmosphere and delightful food, don't miss this one! Free for members. Please RSVP. (MEMBERS ONLY.) (Return to calendar) |
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| Board Meeting (8/9 from 1 - 3 pm) |
| As a nonprofit, the Board of Directors establishes our mission and goals, and develops policies and procedures to help us move effectively in that direction. Our Board meetings are open to the public; feel free to come and share your energy and ideas to help us tap the creativity, love and playfulness of the human spirit. No charge. (Return to calendar) |
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| Shabby Chic Cleanup (8/9 from 3 - 6 pm) |
| Come tickle your creative sensibilities by helping us spruce up the interior of the Center, to make it feel more inviting and exciting to spend time in! You can help create the kind of comfortable, professional ambience that encourages people to learn more about themselves and each other. We're aiming to create a "shabby chic" atmosphere in three steps: Sort, Organize and then Decorate. Coordinated by Leslie Harvey. Free. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Video and Discussion (8/9 from 7 pm - Midnight) |
| ["Greater Tuna" with Ed Howard [NR].] Most Saturday nights, you'll find us watching a popular movie here at the Center in a fun, informal atmosphere. Then we have a discussion. We don't discuss the movie, though; we discuss personal growth issues and themes that came up in the movie. So we're not doing a "Siskel and Ebert" type of review, but rather an in-depth personal growth process that helps us get to know ourselves and each other better. During the discussion we learn and practice essential communication skills like I-Statements and Open-Ended Questions, so that we can apply them more effectively in the rest of our lives. Each month there's a different general topic for the videos, ranging from Relationships to Overcoming Obstacles to Remarkable People. Come join us! Ages 18 and up. Free. (Return to calendar) |
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| Peace Sunday (8/10 from 1 - 3 pm) |
| In an effort to improve the peaceful conditions in the world, we host a monthly quiet meditation, where all beliefs and religious traditions are honored. Following the meditation, participants are welcome to join in a potluck brunch and share camaraderie and croissants. Ages 14 and up. Free. (Return to calendar) |
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| Chitchat & Chow (8/12 from 11:45 am - 1 pm) |
| [Discussion Topic: Careers at Pok-e-Jo's, 4109 S. Cap of TX Hwy, #100-B In Brodie Oaks Shopping Center, S. Lamar at 360.] Tackle a personal growth topic with a lively group of thinkers while savoring a new cuisine at one of Austin's many fascinating restaurants. Topics range from Money to Creativity to Careers to Spiritual Growth. Ages 18 and up. Free (except for cost of meal). (Return to calendar) |
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Yoga for Healthy Living (8/13 from 7 - 9 pm) |
| Our body and mind are simply great!!! If we honor them, they give us great results, if not, we face the music. Yoga can teach us how to honor our body and mind. It also helps us lose harmful weight, become more flexible in body and in life, reduce stress, boost the immune system and connect to the world in a compassionate manner. Your first yoga class will begin a process that is bound to reveal new facets of your inner beauty. Presented by Robert Gardner, massage therapist. $15 fee. $10 for members. (Return to calendar) |
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| Video and Discussion (8/16 from 7 pm - Midnight) |
| ["Two Family House" with Michael Rispoli [R].] Most Saturday nights, you'll find us watching a popular movie here at the Center in a fun, informal atmosphere. Then we have a discussion. We don't discuss the movie, though; we discuss personal growth issues and themes that came up in the movie. So we're not doing a "Siskel and Ebert" type of review, but rather an in-depth personal growth process that helps us get to know ourselves and each other better. During the discussion we learn and practice essential communication skills like I-Statements and Open-Ended Questions, so that we can apply them more effectively in the rest of our lives. Each month there's a different general topic for the videos, ranging from Relationships to Overcoming Obstacles to Remarkable People. Come join us! Ages 18 and up. Free. (Return to calendar) |
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| Practice Your Personal Growth Potluck (8/17 from 1 - 3 pm) |
| [One Last Summer Splurge.] After attending all those workshops on communication and personal growth, where do you go to practice the skills you've learned? How about a potluck? Believe me, talking about the best way to barbecue the chicken (or set the table or arrange the centerpiece) is a very different experience here at the Center--where people try to communicate with assertiveness and love--than it is in the not-so-functional families many of us grew up in. The informal atmosphere helps us get to know each other in a candid way and practice our new communication skills on people who are more likely to encourage than to criticize. Free, but don't forget to bring something yummy to share! Please RSVP. (MEMBERS ONLY.) (Return to calendar) |
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| Shabby Chic Cleanup (8/17 from 3 - 6 pm) |
| Come tickle your creative sensibilities by helping us spruce up the interior of the Center, to make it feel more inviting and exciting to spend time in! You can help create the kind of comfortable, professional ambience that encourages people to learn more about themselves and each other. We're aiming to create a "shabby chic" atmosphere in three steps: Sort, Organize and then Decorate. Coordinated by Leslie Harvey. Free. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Tour of Meditation Practices (8/19 from 6:15 - 7 pm) |
| Hundreds of approaches to relaxation/centering/meditation have been developed over the centuries, and each has its own charm, benefits and wisdom. We explore one new approach each meeting. This lets you work some relaxation into your life while building a repertoire of stress-management techniques for improving your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. Ages 12 and up. Free. (Return to calendar) |
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Dream Shop (8/20 from 7 - 9 pm) |
| Dreams are an untapped source of self-discovery, and most of us don't realize we create hundreds of intriguing images in our dreams every night. In this workshop, you'll use those images to start resolving emotional conflicts in your life. As a result, you'll leave feeling clearer, more self-confident and more empowered. Presented by Robert McGarey, M.A. Ages 18 and up. $20 fee. $10 for members. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Chuckle Your Way To Enlightenment (8/21 from 7 - 9:30 pm) |
| ["Marx Brothers Extravaganza" with The Marx Brothers [G].] A good belly laugh doesn't just feel good, it actually boosts our immune systems and improves our health. So we encourage laughter each month with an event designed for just plain fun. We watch humorous flicks, visit comedy clubs or attend other events that promise a hilarious time for all. Free for members. Please RSVP. (MEMBERS ONLY.) (Return to calendar) |
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| Sexuality: A Touchy Subject (8/22 from 7 - 9 pm) |
| Most people have very few chances to hear frank talk from the opposite sex on what they honestly feel and believe about sex and sensuality. You too? Well, here's your chance! Come learn what men and women really feel about the touchy subject of sexuality in a lively, facilitated group discussion. Free. (Return to calendar) |
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| Celebrating our Cultural Heritage (8/24 from 1 - 4 pm) |
| [Bob Bullock Museum] When we learn more about the cultures around us, we expand our horizons and increase our options. In this series we celebrate a wide variety of cultures so that we can appreciate them more fully and delight in their diversity. Free. Please RSVP. (MEMBERS ONLY.) (Return to calendar) |
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Crafts (8/26 from 7 - 9 pm) |
| Participants will be building bead-based earrings, so they can take home a pair or two, specially designed by themselves, by the end of the evening! Ages 16 and up. $20 (materials included). $10 for members. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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Yoga for Healthy Living (8/27 from 7 - 9 pm) |
| Our body and mind are simply great!!! If we honor them, they give us great results, if not, we face the music. Yoga can teach us how to honor our body and mind. It also helps us lose harmful weight, become more flexible in body and in life, reduce stress, boost the immune system and connect to the world in a compassionate manner. Your first yoga class will begin a process that is bound to reveal new facets of your inner beauty. Presented by Jogendra Bhagat. $15 fee. $10 for members. (Return to calendar) |
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| Boastmasters (8/29 from 7 - 9 pm) |
| [Meet at El Mercado, 1302 S. 1st Street] Here's your chance to dust off your old accomplishments, actual or imagined, and really shine! You have probably rarely had a chance to brag about what you've done, so here's it is! Boast your way to happiness and be regaled with applause from your very own peanut gallery! Free for members. Please RSVP. (MEMBERS ONLY.) (Return to calendar) |
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