Calendar Items for May 1999

May 1

THE POWER OF FABLES AND MYTHS. 7 - 8:30 pm. "The Goose Girl" by the Brothers Grimm offers insights that may not be obvious at first glance. Track them down through exhilarating role-plays and discussions with the aid of other fable sleuths. Free. The Human Potential Center, located at 1806 Cinnamon Path, Suite B. Please RSVP. For more information, visit www.HealthyLiving.org/HPC. To reserve a seat, call 441-8988.

May 2

GUIDED TOUR OF MEDITATION PRACTICES. 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 will explore one new approach each meeting. Free. The Human Potential Center is located at 1806 Cinnamon Path, Suite B. For more information, visit www.HealthyLiving.org/HPC or call 441-8988.

May 4

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE. 7 - 9 pm. Emotional Intelligence is the quality that distinguishes people who excel in real life, whose intimate relationships flourish, and who are stars in the workplace. Learn how emotional intelligence develops in children and how it can be nurtured and strengthened in all of us. Presented by Suzi McCoy, LPC, a psychotherapist who specializes in helping individuals step into their larger life stories with meaning, passion and purpose. The Human Potential Center, 1806 Cinnamon Path, Suite B, Austin. $20. Continuing Education Units are available for certain professionals. For reservations or more information, call 441-8988.

May 6

CHI KUNG PRACTICE. 5 - 6 pm. The Chinese have developed a number of exercises that increase health and enhance longevity. Chi Kung is similar to Tai Chi, but most people find it gentler and easier to perform. Free. The Human Potential Center is located at 1806 Cinnamon Path, Suite B. For more information, visit www.HealthyLiving.org/HPC or call 441-8988.

May 6

OVERCOMING OBSTACLES VIDEO AND DISCUSSION. 7 pm - Midnight. "The Avengers" (featuring Uma Thurman) tackles a topic we all deal with: how to manage various challenges we face. This guided discussion format allows time to enjoy the film, connect with others, and investigate in-depth wisdom each of us has discovered on this challenging, exciting topic. Free. The Human Potential Center, 1806 Cinnamon Path, Suite B. For more information, visit www.HealthyLiving.org/HPC or call 441-8988.

May 9

TANTALIZING IDEAS/SCRUMPTIOUS FOOD. 11:45 am - 1 pm. creativity with a lively group of thinkers while savoring cuisine at Landry's Seafood House, 600 E. Riverside Drive. Free (except for cost of meal). Sponsored by The Human Potential Center. For more information, visit www.HealthyLiving.org/HPC or call 441-8988.

May 10

THE DREAM SHOP. 7 - 9 pm. Dreams tantalize us with intriguing images every night. In this workshop you'll use those images to start resolving emotional conflicts in your life. You'll leave feeling clearer, more self-confident and more empowered. Facilitated by Robert McGarey, M.A., who has had presented more than two hundred classes and workshops related to personal growth. The Human Potential Center, 1806 Cinnamon Path, Suite B, Austin. $20. Continuing Education Units are available for certain professionals. For reservations or more information, call 441-8988.

May 13

THE ALL-DAY DREAM SHOP. 10 am - 4:30 pm. Dreams tantalize us with intriguing images every night. In this workshop you'll use those images to start resolving emotional conflicts in your life. You'll leave feeling clearer, more self-confident and more empowered. Facilitated by Robert McGarey, M.A., who has had presented more than two hundred classes and workshops related to personal growth. The Human Potential Center, 1806 Cinnamon Path, Suite B, Austin. $75. Continuing Education Units are available for certain professionals. For reservations or more information, call 441-8988.

May 13

CHI KUNG. 5 - 6 pm. The Chinese have developed a number of exercises that increase health and enhance longevity. Chi Kung is similar to Tai Chi, but most people find it gentler and easier to perform. Free. The Human Potential Center is located at 1806 Cinnamon Path, Suite B. For more information, visit www.HealthyLiving.org/HPC or call 441-8988.

May 13

VIDEO AND DISCUSSION. 7 pm - Midnight. "At First Sight" (featuring Val Kilmer) tackles a topic we all deal with: how to manage various challenges we face. This guided discussion format allows time to enjoy the film, connect with others, and investigate in-depth wisdom each of us has discovered on this challenging, exciting topic. Free. The Human Potential Center, 1806 Cinnamon Path, Suite B. For more information, visit www.HealthyLiving.org/HPC or call 441-8988.

May 16

GUIDED TOUR OF MEDITATION PRACTICES. 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 will explore one new approach each meeting. Free. The Human Potential Center is located at 1806 Cinnamon Path, Suite B. For more information, visit www.HealthyLiving.org/HPC or call 441-8988.

May 17

PEACE SKILLS: HANDLING DIFFICULT PEOPLE. 7 - 9 pm. Difficult people can be hard to handle, but there are certain indispensible personal and interpersonal skills that help undo conflicts and allow everyone to move ahead. Sharon Sarles, M.A., M.Div., presents in a single evening one of the best-kept secrets for promoting peace. $20. Held at The Human Potential Center, 1806 Cinnamon Path, Suite B. Continuing Education Units are available for certain professionals. For more information, visit www.HealthyLiving.org/HPC or call 441-8988.

May 18

MUSIC EVOKED IMAGERY. 7 - 9 pm. Music can lead us on an inner journey into our own consciousness. In the powerful process of Music Evoked Imagery, appropriately-selected musical compositions take participants wherever they need to go for personal growth and fullfillment. At the end of their musical journey, group members share their experiences and then create a visual image depicting their voyage. Led by Amy Blair, a Fellow of the Association of Music and Imagery. $20. Held at The Human Potential Center, 1806 Cinnamon Path, Suite B. To reserve your place, call 441-8988.

May 20

CHI KUNG PRACTICE. 5 - 6 pm. The Chinese have developed a number of exercises that increase health and enhance longevity. Chi Kung is similar to Tai Chi, but most people find it gentler and easier to perform. Free. The Human Potential Center is located at 1806 Cinnamon Path, Suite B. For more information, visit www.HealthyLiving.org/HPC or call 441-8988.

May 20

OVERCOMING OBSTACLES VIDEO AND DISCUSSION. 7 pm - Midnight. "Earthly Possessions" (featuring Susan Sarandon) tackles a topic we all deal with: how to manage various challenges we face. This guided discussion format allows time to enjoy the film, connect with others, and investigate in-depth wisdom each of us has discovered on this challenging, exciting topic. Free. The Human Potential Center, 1806 Cinnamon Path, Suite B. For more information, visit www.HealthyLiving.org/HPC or call 441-8988.

May 21

THIRD SUNDAY MEDITATION. 11 am - 2 pm. This 45-minute guided meditation is for both beginners and advanced students of meditation alike. Lucy Nelson has practiced and studied meditation for over 7 years, and specializes in making meditation accessible to novices. Held at a beautiful secluded retreat in the Bastrop area. Free. For more information, visit www.HealthyLiving.org/HPC. To reserve your place, call The Human Potential Center at 441-8988.

May 26

YOUR IDEAL RELATIONSHIP. 7 - 9 pm. This workshop provides valuable tools for identifying traits we want in a relationship, and suggestions on how to find and build relationships with people who have those traits. Free. The Human Potential Center, 1806 Cinnamon Path, Suite B. For more information, visit www.HealthyLiving.org/HPC or call 441-8988.

May 27

CHI KUNG PRACTICE. 5 - 6 pm. The Chinese have developed a number of exercises that increase health and enhance longevity. Chi Kung is similar to Tai Chi, but most people find it gentler and easier to perform. Free. The Human Potential Center is located at 1806 Cinnamon Path, Suite B. For more information, visit www.HealthyLiving.org/HPC or call 441-8988.

May 27

OVERCOMING OBSTACLES VIDEO AND DISCUSSION. 7 pm - Midnight. "The Education of Little Tree" (featuring Graham Green) tackles a topic we all deal with: how to manage various challenges we face. This guided discussion format allows time to enjoy the film, connect with others, and investigate in-depth wisdom each of us has discovered on this challenging, exciting topic. Free. The Human Potential Center, 1806 Cinnamon Path, Suite B. For more information, visit www.HealthyLiving.org/HPC or call 441-8988.

May 31

LUCID DREAMS. 6:30 - 8:30 pm. People can learn to have lucid dreams (dreams in which they realize they are asleep), and when they do they can tap into a vast reservoir of wisdom and power in their unconscious. Robert Price, PhD, Research Director at Austin's Institute for Neuroscience and Consciousness Studies, discusses cutting-edge research on lucid dreams and explores possible applications in business, art, and personal health. Austin History Center at 810 Guadalupe, next door to the main Austin library. No charge. For reservations or more information, call 441-8988.


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