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"Awakening the Dreamer/Changing the Dream"
In partnership with the Pachamama Alliance of San Francisco.
4 Evening Series - at the Church of Truth - James Bay, Victoria
This series of 4 evening presentations is based on a program developed by the Pachamama Alliance which is based in San Francisco. It is designed to engage people about the issues of change in our world today and to inspire us to get involved and become more part of the solution.
It consists of a number of inspiring short films featuring respected community leaders and leading edge information along with lively group interaction. The audio-visual segments encourage participants to reflect.
This event went well and was well attended. Watch this space for future dates.
WHEN: 2010
WHERE: Church of Truth and other venues.
More information - please go to our Awakening the Dreamer page.
Our Resilience Series
Resilience can be defined as “the ability of a system, from individual people to whole economies, to hold together and maintain their ability to function in the face of change and shocks from outside” (Rob Hopkins, Transition Handbook, p. 12).
Our Resilience series of monthly events starts on 23 September.
WHEN: 22 September 2010
WHERE: The Lounge at the back of St. John the Divine Anglican Church, Quadra Street, Victoria (Quadra at Mason)
BY DONATION
More information - please go to our Resilience page.
The "U Process"
A Key to Learning How to Become Agents of the Emerging Future Presenter: Michael Tacon
The book "Presence" by Peter Senge and others offers a compelling account of the "U Process", a method of letting go of habitual ways of seeing and acting in the world of human affairs so that it becomes possible to get in touch with what the unfolding future requires of us.
This talk and workshop explores how we can relate to the future as co-creators rather than as victims of circumstances. It offers us an orientation to the future that is empowering and creative especially as our society faces challenges that are wide ranging and complex.
This offering consists of a Friday evening introduction to the origins and significance of the "U Process" and how it works, followed by a Saturday workshop that providess a more in-depth experience which includes going through the varous stages of the "U Process" with exercises and practice sessions.
People are free to attend either event or both.
WHEN: (Next date still to be set)
WHERE: The Lounge at the BCGEU Building, 2994 Douglas Street, Victoria
COST: $10 for Friday evening - $45 for the full-day Saturday
FACILITATOR: Michael Tacon
The Elders Circle - for people of all ages
Meeting generally on a monthly basis, these three hour gatherings are open to men and women who are concerned about playing a generative and helpful role in the affairs of their communities in these changing times.
Everyone who participates in this circle will have the opportunity to learn more about and practice the roles of mentor and elder as we share our collective wisdom on how to navigate our way through current and future challenges.
These gatherings will begin with an opening ritual to establish presence and intention, followed by a personal check-in using a talking circle and subsequently followed by open time to chat, share and enjoy refreshments.
The last hour of the gathering will be a time for "council" whene each person is free to speak from the heart.
NEXT MEETING: 1:00 to 4:00 pm - 29th August 2010.
WHERE: Apartment 406 - 3255 Cook Street, Victoria.
FACILITATORS: Doug MacKinnon 250-384-3601 and Barrett Biggs 250-642-1419
Contact Chris Bullock at 250-384-8236 for further information, dates and locations - and to confirm attendance.
More information - please go to our Elders Circle page.
Men's Spiritual Circle
The Men's Spiritual Circle / Philosophy Circle continues to meet each Wednesday evening in Victoria.
The Circle was an offshoot to the first Well Foundation Men's Conference held at Camp Thunderbird, near Sooke, BC, in 2000.
The Circle extends out to all men in the Greater Victoria area and meets every Wednesday evening in the lounge at the BCGEU Building, 2884 Douglas Street (The John Shields Building) at 7:00 pm.
Contact Mark Stanley, the group coordinator, for more information at 250-361-9090 or by e-mail at markcstanley@shaw.ca
Fall 2010 Programs
Please check back for more information about our upcoming Fall 2010 programs, gatherings and workshops.
Contact Michael Tacon at 250-642-2517 for further information, dates and locations. |
