Centre For Peace
Events for Spring 2009 updated May 22, 2009
DISCLAIMER: Some of the events at Centre for Peace and in the Church Sanctuary are run independently of Canadian Memorial Church, and the sole responsibility for the program and content is with the event sponsor. Canadian Memorial Church can't guarantee these programs or the accuracy of the information below.
Body Soul Sundays
A Nine-Month Jungian Program for Women
(A Marion Woodman Foundation Affiliated Workshop)
Body Soul Sundays is an intensive monthly program of immersion in the mysteries of the deep feminine. Women today do not have the ancient Eleusinian or Dionysian mystery rites to support us as we ripen into life. In our longing for eternal youth, we may miss the beauty of our soul’s journey. We have no time for the soulwork required of us, no time to feel the archetypal energies of Mother, Virgin, and Crone ripple through our bodies and souls.
During this workshop cycle, we will take the myth of Demeter and Persephone as the ground of our exploration, and enter the realm of soul-making—through myth and ritual, dreamwork and writing, music and movement, art and voice work. Readings from C. G. Jung will provide a solid grounding for our experiential work, and films on Marion Woodman will bring her Crone presence into the group.
Dates: September 2009–May 2010, every fourth Sunday, starting September 20, 2–6 pm
Please contact Dr. Marlene Schiwy for more information.
schiwy3@shaw.ca 604-221-2372
www.marleneschiwy.com
Tai Chi
Tai chi classes are held every Tuesday evening in the Great Hall. The beginner class starts at 5:30 pm, followed by an intermediate class at 6:30 pm. These classes are led by Steve Malliaris, who has been teaching this tai chi class for 36 years and has been with us since the opening of the Centre for Peace. In fact, Steve’s company painted the interior of the Centre for Peace.
For more information, contact Steve at 604-732-3592
or by e-mail at stevemalliaris@telus.net.
To find out what the classes are like, you can speak to Susan Du Moulin, who is a regular attendee.
The Hakomi Method
The Hakomi Method, its roots in body-centered psychotherapy, has evolved into a method of assisted self-study and emotional healing based on loving presence and mindfulness. The principles and techniques of Hakomi offer a powerful framework for facilitating personal growth for individuals, couples, and groups, and offer people in caregiving professions subtle and powerful tools to enhance their work. Through focused attention on present experience in all its forms (thoughts, feelings, body sensations, and memories), we can become aware of the deep habits and beliefs that shape and colour our experience of life and often are the cause of unnecessary suffering. Once these habits are brought to awareness, new experiences are possible and we can learn to live more fulfilling lives.
Vancouver’s training model is a multi-level learning experience that includes new, continuing, and advanced students in monthly training sessions and workshops. The leadership team also delivers programs and customized training to business and professional organizations in Canada, the US, and internationally.
For further information, please contact:
Georgia Marvin, Coordinator Vancouver Hakomi Education Network 604-952-4170;
e-mail: hakomi2@gmail.com
www.vancouverhakomi.ca
The Federation of Canadian Artists
The Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA) is a community of artists and art lovers. Its mission is to share and promote the passion and pleasure of the visual arts through exhibition, education, and communication. Founded in 1941 by a group of influential artists, including Group of Seven luminary Lawren Harris, it continues to operate as a non-profit organization with chapters throughout Canada. Their gallery on Granville Island features bi-monthly exhibits by emerging and signature artists plus a much anticipated international juried exhibit‚ Painting on the Edge‚ each August.
An extensive education program invites first-time and advanced artists to explore and expand their talents through lectures and courses in drawing, mixed media, and oil, acrylic, and water colour painting. Many of these courses are held at the Centre for Peace. The FCA welcomes visitors and students and encourages membership among all who seek to nurture and appreciate art.
For more information visit www.artists.ca or call Vicki Dalziel at 604-681-2744.
FCA Art Gallery and offices: 1241 Cartwright Street
Gallery hours: 10:00 am–4:00 pm.
The Vancouver Guild of Embroiderers
The Vancouver Guild of Embroiderers meets on the third Tuesday of each month (except July and August) in the Great Hall. Meetings start at 9:30 am and usually finish about 12 noon. At each meeting we have a business meeting, a short program exploring new stitches and/or techniques, and a show and tell. After a coffee break we reconvene for a speaker or a teaching program. Our members do a variety of stitching, knitting, quilting, and beading. Expertise ranges from beginner to expert. We welcome visitors and are always happy to have new members. Our annual fee is $65. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact: Marilyn McGregor, president, at 604-733-9026 or penny_mcgregor@telus.net
Ovarian Cancer Support Group
The Ovarian Cancer Support Group supports women with ovarian cancer. The group is facilitated by Sydney Foran, MSW, a counselor with the BC Cancer Agency. Every quarter they welcome a guest speaker who presents information on relevant health and well-being topics.
The group meets at the Centre for Peace on the second and fourthTuesdays of each month, except July and August. The meetings are from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. For more information, call the Ovarian Cancer office to speak with Tracy at 604-676-3432,
or e-mail tkolwich@ovariancanada.org. www.ovariancanada.org
Overeaters Anonymous
Overeaters Anonymous is a program of recovery from eating disorders, including compulsive overeating, bulimia, and anorexia. It is based on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of AA. In this fellowship, men and women share their experience, strength, and hope while respecting one another’s anonymity. OA charges no dues or fees. It is self -supporting through member contributions. OA is not just about weight loss, gain, or maintenance, or obesity, or diets. OA offers a spiritual solution that is not affiliated with any religion. If you have a problem with food and/or body image, OA supports physical, emotional and spiritual recovery. Newcomers are always welcome. There are meetings every day of the week all over the Lower Mainland. On Monday nights, a group meets in the Fireside Room in the Centre for Peace from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. For information contact Diane at 604-874-8079.
Live and Let Live Gay Alcoholics Anonymous
The Live and Let Live Gay AA group meets every Thursday evening from 8:00 to 9:00 pm in the Great Hall at the Centre for Peace. All are welcome.
Prana Yoga College
We offer a variety of international yoga teacher training programs and Canada’s only accredited yoga teacher training program. For new students we offer both 200- hour and 500-hour programs. If you’re already a 200-hr Yoga Alliance certified yoga teacher, we offer our 300-hour program to bring you up to the 500-hour level. Shakti Mhi, the founder of Prana Yoga Teacher College, brings a quarter century of experience and complete personal commitment, having trained hundreds of yoga leaders around the globe.
The teaching is transformational, experiential, and deeply profound. This course is far more than just learning about the postures, which is why it is open to people with a variety of yoga experiences.
The course is especially relevant if you are looking to:
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learn how to teach with confidence and precision,
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take your practice to the next level and go beyond the physical,
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fully integrate asana (poses) with meditation,
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immerse yourself in a retreat of like-minded people,
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cleanse your body, discipline your mind, and awaken your spirit.
For more information please contact 604-676-8812 or www.pranayogacollege.com info@pranayogacollege.com
ThetaHealing™
ThetaHealing™ is a technique that teaches how to put to use our natural intuition, relying on unconditional love of Creator of All That Is. We do this by changing our brain wave cycle to include the “Theta” state, enabling spontaneous emotional, spiritual, and physical healing to help ourselves, our friends, and our family.
Growing scientific evidence shows that toxic emotion can contribute to disease and the awareness that emotions, feelings, and the power of thought have a direct bearing upon our physical health. As a result, there is increasing interest in changing how the mind influences the body to create optimum health. Belief and Feeling Work empower people with the ability to remove and replace negative emotions, feelings, and thoughts with positive, more empowering ones.
ThetaHealing™ can be most easily described as an attainable miracle for your life.
Contact Deanna, Certified Theta Instructor & Spiritual Counsellor at 604-569-8753 or by e-mail theta.admin@shaw.ca Please go to the website for testimonials, session and workshop details: www.greenroomhealing.com
Women’s Annual Spirituality Celebration
Women’s Spirituality Celebration (WSC) is an annual multi-faith event that takes place on a weekend close to International Women’s Day. It grew out of a Women & Spirituality Dialogue (WSD) started in 1991 by Anglican women at UBC, finding a home for 15 years at the Vancouver School of Theology, co-sponsored by the Chalmers Institute. By 2001, reflecting the inclusion of women with non-Christian spiritual practices on the planning team, it changed its name and logo to WSC. For the last two years, it has been held at the Canadian Memorial Church and Centre for Peace.
Each year the celebration has focused on a specific theme pertinent to women’s spiritual lives. It has continued the tradition of drawing from local women’s expertise as workshop and large group worship leaders. Having an emphasis on interactive participation, the intention is to provide nourishment for women’s bodies, spirits, emotions, and minds through practices including the arts, contemplative and embodied spiritual practices, community building, and self-inquiry. In 2010, the celebration will be held at CMCCP, the evening of Friday, March 12, and all day Saturday, March 13.
For more information visit www.wscelebration.com wspiritc@yahoo.com
or call Ingrid Rose at 604-301-3120.
Westcoast Women's Clinic
The Westcoast Women's Clinic for Midlife Health is a physician-based clinic in British Columbia which is fully dedicated to health and wellness management for women at midlife. Our female physicians are experienced clinicians, with a special interest and credentials in women's midlife medicine. Our goal is to empower women with credible, cutting edge medicine with an integrative, holistic approach.
Led by the clinic physicians and held at the Centre for Peace, The Midlife Health Signature Series is a core teaching program designed to allow women to discover how midlife is a window of opportunity to invest in your health and to rediscover you. Stress, food and lifestyle all impact how our hormones function. At the seminar, you will discover how your hormones work; learn how thyroid & adrenal glands affect your body & mind; understand bioidentical hormones & hormone testing; learn what you can do to look and feel better; and optimize your hormones & take control of your health.
*Please contact the Westcoast Women’s Clinic for further information – phone: 604-738-9601, email: wwclinic@telus.net or website: www.westcoastwomensclinic.com
Journey Through Childbirth and Early Parenting
This two day workshop is held on a regular basis with Jeanne Lyons RM MA
Pregnancy and childbirth are a tremendous opportunity for learning, transformation and for nurturing the foundations of love in the family. This workshop supports expectant parents to identify their wealth of experience and existing abilities that will serve them during this rite of passage. Participants will increase their understanding of the birth process and develop new skills for the journey.
For more information, including course content, dates of workshops and testimonials, please go to Jeanne’s website www.birthingawareness.com or e-mail Jeanne at JeanneLyons@shaw.ca Please put “childbirth classes” as the subject of the e-mail.
Jeanne Lyons RM MA has practiced midwifery for over 25 years and has supported hundreds of families through pregnancy, labour and birth and the postpartum period. She is one of the “pioneer” midwives in British Columbia, who helped to bring about legalized funded midwifery in the province. Jeanne is a Clinical Instructor and a Part-time Instructor in the Midwifery Program in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia. She is the mother of one son.