Events

Share *Gather * Create *   Bring your favourite crafts to work on and a lunch to keep you going! Come for the crafting, stay for the company!  Please contact Lou Ann for more information. Dates: Wednesday October 7th and 21st Thursday November 5th Wednesday November 18th Wednesday December 2 and 16 Time: 12:30PM - 3:30PM Location: The Cappuccino Room (non-members please enter by centre doors)

Facilitated by Bruce Lyne Six weekly meetings from 7 to 9 pm on Thursdays in Rafos Hall starting October 15 and ending November 19 Through a combination of short readings, discussions, reflections and role play, we will learn concepts and strategies for approaching conflict in our lives in healthy and healing ways. While conflict is an inevitable part of life, if we understand better how to approach it, we can turn conflict into an opportunity to deepen our relationships and grow emotionally and spiritually. Topics covered will include: Reacting vs. responding Intentions vs impacts The backstory and the bigger picture Empathetic listening Building bridges Engaging the third side Maximum 10 participants Please register by September 30, 2026 to reserve a spot. First come first served basis. I will reach out to you for a brief conversation before the series starts so I get to know you and understand better what you are hoping to gain from the group. That way I can tailor our sessions to meet the needs of who is actually in the group.

This collective exploration of our personal thoughts and feelings about AI runs for 5 Wednesday evenings, in Rafos Hall, starting Oct 7th at 7PM. Instead of adversarial debate, we'll listen across our differences. Sign up in Cappuccino room, or by email to Peter (marmorek@mac.com). Twelve people maximum.

Facilitated by Bruce Lyne Six weekly meetings from 7 to 9 pm on Thursdays in Rafos Hall starting October 15 and ending November 19 Through a combination of short readings, discussions, reflections and role play, we will learn concepts and strategies for approaching conflict in our lives in healthy and healing ways. While conflict is an inevitable part of life, if we understand better how to approach it, we can turn conflict into an opportunity to deepen our relationships and grow emotionally and spiritually. Topics covered will include: Reacting vs. responding Intentions vs impacts The backstory and the bigger picture Empathetic listening Building bridges Engaging the third side Maximum 10 participants Please register by September 30, 2026 to reserve a spot. First come first served basis. I will reach out to you for a brief conversation before the series starts so I get to know you and understand better what you are hoping to gain from the group. That way I can tailor our sessions to meet the needs of who is actually in the group.