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The goal of the Conscious Aging and Community Connections Program is to bring people in our community together to get to know one another at a deeper level and to encourage one another to live our best possible lives.
For our December program, attendees met in a large circle for a brief group meditation before moving into small groups (of four or five people). The small groups allowed us to hear one another better, and gave us more time to dive deeper into conversations about the topic: Traversing the Edge between Doing and Being. May we each find the courage and freedom to balance whatever we want to Do and Be in our life!
After the December meeting several people told facilitators they appreciated this new format, with one suggestion. They would like to reconvene with the whole group after the small groups have talked, so they can hear a summary of those discussions.
For our January 8th session, we plan to meet briefly in a large circle first, to center ourselves. We will then break into small groups to discuss the topic Creating a Compassionate Community. Before leaving we will connect with the large group again for a short recap of those conversations.
Program facilitators will continue in our efforts to design a format for these meetings to help us awaken to who we are, and to live a life we love.
Please take a few minutes to contemplate what Creating a Compassionate Community means to you. Program facilitators will meet later this week to create questions and find quotes for the Jan. 8 meeting. Another BBQ email will be posted before that meeting so you can ponder the proposed questions and quotes.
As this year comes to an end I hope you will take some time to consider what intention(s) you want to focus your attention on in 2024.
Ask yourself:
What do I feel most grateful for at this time in my life?
What is meaningful to me? What nurtures me? How can I weave more joy into my life?
What depletes me? What do I want to release from 2023?
What would I like to explore in 2024?
Upcoming events:
The first Hoop Dance session will be held Monday, January 22, 4:30-5:30-pm at the NCRD gym. Contact Kathie Hightower for details: kathiejhightower@gmail.com
Those interested will meet at Pine Grove Monday, January 29, 1-5pm to create Vision Boards. Start collecting images from magazines, cards and calendars for your Vision Board. You will also want to bring a foam board or poster board, plus scissors and a glue-stick. If you are interested but haven’t yet signed up, please let me know.
February 12, Conscious Aging and Community Connections, topic TBA. The program will continue to meet on the second Monday of each month from 2-4pm. Mark your calendars!
We have a long list of topics to consider in 2024. If you have suggestions for topics you’d like to explore in this group, please let me know.
The Conscious Aging and Community Connections Program is sponsored by Pine Grove Community House. This allows us to keep admission at $ 5 per session. All money received goes directly to Pine Grove.
Here’s to creating the life you love in 2024!
Tela and the Conscious Aging Team
At the Pine Grove Community House in Manzanita on Sunday, Dec 31, starting at 7pm.
The evening will include:
~Community Gratitude Jar reading 7:30
~Kid’s sidewalk parade 8:30
~Soup will be provided by Wild Grocery and Café
~Music by Pranawave
~Sparkling Spectacles and photo booth by Heart of Cartm
~Pick a treasure from the Giving Tree of unwrapped gifts **Bring an unwrapped gift to share.
~Midnight Parade
~Bring musical instruments and noise makers to herald the New Year during the parade!
~To get sparkled and dressed up for the parade, there will be a box of costumes to borrow from or come dressed for the occasion.
All gratitude submissions from the 5th Annual North Coast Community Gratitude Jar project will be read aloud and stored in a community archive. What happens to your gratitude? It ripples out and supports community spirit. To participate, visit one of our local Gratitude Jar hosts.
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This is free for all ages to participate. Donations welcome to help cover costs.
Take our WaSH class to learn important information about obtaining safe water and dealing with waste during a disaster.
Register for your spot in class today!
Sign up for our popular Yellow Radio Class to learn how to communicate during an emergency.
In many emergency situations, traditional communications like land phone lines, mobile phones and Internet will not be working.
Space is limited, sign up now!
Please observe these guidelines before bringing art to the gallery
—One piece per artist.
—Your piece must somehow include the color indigo.
—You must be a full or part-time resident from Tillamook or Clatsop County.
—Size limit not to exceed 325 sq. inches strictly observed. Widest point multiplied by tallest point including frame.
—Made within the past two years and not previously exhibited at the Hoffman Gallery.
—Ready to install with good quality hanging or displaying hardware.
—One piece per artist.
Art Due Jan 3, 2024 between 12-5 pm
Exhibited January 6- 27, 2024
Artist Reception on January 6 from 1-4 pm.
And don’t miss the two accompanying events:
The Devil’s Dye – Stories of Indigo
Sunday, January 14 | 2:00-3:30 pm, and
Open Mic: Indigo
Saturday, January 20 | 3:00 pm
More information on our website: hoffmanarts.org/events/2024-community-show/
Heart of Cartm will be closed Sunday, December 31 to celebrate the New Year with our community at the Pine Grove. There, we will be hosting “Sparkling Spectacles – A Craft After Dark”.
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Heart of Cartm envisions a dynamic culture focused on actively using waste as a resource for social, economic and creative benefit.
We believe that discards are valuable resources.
We believe that a zero waste community is possible.
We believe that reimagination and play inspire creative problem solving.
We believe that the creative use of waste can improve the quality of life for all communities.
There are lots of ways to join us in this new year, as we facilitate the reimagination, reuse and repair of our region’s resources. Visit www.heartofcartm.org for more info!
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