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| Video and Discussion (3/1) |
| ["Aurora Borealis" with Donald Sutherland [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 (3/4) |
| 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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Crafts (3/7) |
| 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 fee. $10 for members. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Annual Board Meeting (3/8) |
| At the Annual Board meeting, members elect new Board members to lead the Center during the next year. Then during the year, the Board reviews our mission and goals, and develops policies and procedures to help us accomplish them. Please come and share your energy and ideas to help us tap the creativity, love and playfulness of the human spirit. Free. (Return to calendar) |
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| Video and Discussion (3/8) |
| ["Ratatouille" with Patton Oswalt [G].] 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 (3/9) |
| 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 (3/11) |
| [Discussion Topic: Personal Growth at El Arroyo, 1624 W. 5th Street.] 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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Improvisational Art (3/12) |
| Regardless of whether you're a novice or an artist in full bloom, you may find yourself overwhelmed by all the possibilities and "the rules," or underwhelmed by a lack of ideas. Painter's Block can stifle your freshest creative impulses, or even cause you to stop creating altogether. In this one night workshop you will experience a technique that will free up your mind and your brush, allowing your fresh inner creator to shine through. You might even surprise yourself! Led by local artist Leslie Harvey. Ages 12 and up. $25 (supplies included). $15 for members. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| How To Be Assertive & Loving Too (3/13) |
| Being nice is not the same as being a doormat. You can be helpful and caring without getting run over by someone else's aggressiveness. This four-week workshop teaches you how to give without being taken and how to be assertive without being obnoxious. Presented by Robert McGarey, M.A. $120 for four-weeks. $95 for members. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Video and Discussion (3/15) |
| ["Lady in the Water" with Paul Giamatti [PG-13].] 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 (3/16) |
| [Springtime Veggies.] 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 (3/16) |
| 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 (3/18) |
| 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 (3/19) |
| 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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| How To Be Assertive & Loving Too (3/20) |
| Being nice is not the same as being a doormat. You can be helpful and caring without getting run over by someone else's aggressiveness. This four-week workshop teaches you how to give without being taken and how to be assertive without being obnoxious. Presented by Robert McGarey, M.A. $120 for four-weeks. $95 for members. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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Guided Imagery & Music (3/20) |
| Music can lead you on an inner journey into your own consciousness. In the powerful process of Guided Imagery & Music, superb musical compositions take you wherever you need to go for personal growth and fulfillment. At the end of the musical journey, you'll have the chance to share your experiences with the group. Afterwards, you'll create a visual image to help you better enjoy and remember the insights you received during your voyage. Led by Amy Blair, a Fellow of the Association of Music and Imagery. Ages 12 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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| Can Your Inner Child Come Out To Play? (3/21) |
| The mission of the Center is to Tap the Creativity, Love and Playfulness of the Human Spirit, so we take play very seriously. It rejuvenates our spirits, broadens our minds, and strengthens our bodies. Invite your inner child out for some fun as we play the games we used to play, or maybe never had a chance to play. Let yourself loose and let your creativity run wild! Free for members. Please RSVP. (MEMBERS ONLY.) (Return to calendar) |
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| How To Be Assertive & Loving Too (3/27) |
| Being nice is not the same as being a doormat. You can be helpful and caring without getting run over by someone else's aggressiveness. This four-week workshop teaches you how to give without being taken and how to be assertive without being obnoxious. Presented by Robert McGarey, M.A. $120 for four-weeks. $95 for members. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Boastmasters (3/28) |
| 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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| Celebrating our Cultural Heritage (3/30) |
| 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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