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1st Fridays- 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Salon Nights

Free

Salon - a gathering of people to amuse one another, refine their taste, and increase their knowledge through conversation and readings… Join us most Fridays for Salon Nights. Topics will vary.

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	2nd Fridays - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Science Cafe Free
Join us every 2nd Friday of the month for Science Cafe. Science Cafes are a nationwide movement to link scientists and the general public (sciencecafes.org). The enthusiasm for popular science has made science cafes citywide phenomena in San Francisco and New York. Each meeting is organized around an interesting topic of conversation. A scientist give a brief presentation and sometimes shows a short video clip to kick off the discussion. Presented in plain language and inclusive conversation, this is a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for people with no science background to interact with and ask questions of scientists in our community. January 9: What is Sustainability?
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	4th Fridays - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM The Purpose Art Plays in Humanity Free
Mark your calendars for a new 4th Friday Event…The Purpose Art Plays in Humanity. We will be experiencing and discussing the many expressions of art that have the potential to not only sustain, but evolve humanity. From visual art to dance, storytelling to choral music, we seek to share the higher purpose of “The Arts”. January 23: Write a Good Story, First...Does your spirit move you to write? What does it take to go from the first seeds of a story idea to the final written words - 'The End'? Writing is a creative journey, and like all journeys, it can teach incredible wisdom. Join Vicki Gaia in an evening discussing the writing process. Bring your questions, and if you'd like, your own snippets of inspirational writing to share.
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	Saturday, January 10 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Acoustic Jam FREE
Come join us for a night of music-making! We gather in a circle and take turns sharing any song you'd like to do. Feel free to bring song sheets so others can follow along, or we'll just pick it up as we go. If you don't play and instrument but like to sing, come on down and we'll do our best to accompany you. The emphasis is socializing, connecting, making music, and having fun!
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	2nd Tuesday of each month 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Study/Discussion of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras FREE
Patanjali's Yoga Sutras are the foundation of yoga philosophy and no yoga practice is complete without a study of this essential text. Written as four chapters or books, each deals with another level one will encounter on their yogic path to enlightenment. Over 40 English translations of Patanjali's sutras exist today. Bring along your favorite version and join Jenni Goodall for an open discussion and comparison. This group will meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
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	2nd and 4th Mondays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Gilbert Spirituality Meetup Group
When you attend this group's meeting, in all likelihood you'll hear mentioned: Twelve Step Program, A Course in Miracles, Emmet Fox, Florence Scovel-Shinn, New Thought...This is a group where you can talk about things that you often cannot talk about with others. Enjoy an intellectual and heart-felt discussion with folks holding a commonality of beliefs amongst us amid the diversity of experience and knowledge. Become a member of this Meetup Group (no fee) and/or learn more about us: Gilbert Spirituality Meetup Group
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	4th Sunday of each month 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Transformational Activism Groups FREE 1/25/09, 2/28/09, 3/22/09, 4/26/09, 5/24/09, 6/28/09, 7/26/09, 8/23/09, 9/27/09, 10/25/09, 11/22/09, 12/27/09
East West Exchange wants to be your headquarters for change. We have organized several TAGs (Transformational Activism Groups) around subjects we're passionate about. We are always looking for new participants to join our groups or to form new groups. The focus of these groups should be toward creating real change in our community, society, country and world. Each group meets twice a month, one as an independent group and once with all the groups to give an update on progress, share ideas, etc. The group meeting takes place the 4th Sunday of every month from 12-2 PM.
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	Tuesdays through January 20, 2009 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Affordable Acupuncture in a Group Setting $30.00
Feeling Off? Stressed Out? In Pain? You need a Happy Hour! Offering Affordable Acupuncture in a Group Setting. Only $30! When has so little given you so much? Decrease stress and pain, increase immune function, balance emotions and have overall bliss! Acupuncture originated in China thousands of years ago and has been used safely and effectively for a range of conditions. Bring a pillow, mat, blanket and some friends and experience a general and harmonizing acupuncture treatment while in a group. Shannon D. Matwick L.Ac. has a Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine and is a Licensed Acupuncturist. Shannon believes all people should have access to this ancient, effective and safe healing modality. She is passionate about bringing affordable acupuncture to the general public. After studying at Guang An Men Hospital in Beijing, China, Shannon was exposed to treating in a group setting and wants people to take advantage of frequent and affordable acupuncture.
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	2nd Wednesday of each month 7:00 - 9:00 PM Flex Fuel TAG Team Meeting FREE Upcoming Meetings: 1/14/09, 2/11/09, 3/11/09, 4/8/09, 5/13/09, 6/10/09, 7/8/09, 8/12/09, 9/9/09, 10/14/09, 11/11/09, 12/9/09
This TAG (Transformational Activism Group) is for anyone interested in helping to promote Flex Fuel as an alternative to gasoline. Meetings are scheduled for the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 1-2 PM with a group meeting of all TAG teams on the 4th Sunday of each month from 12-2 PM.
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	2nd Saturday of each month 1:00 - 2:00 PM Meditation TAG Team Meeting FREE Upcoming Meetings: 1/10/09, 2/14/09, 3/14/09, 4/11/09, 5/9/09, 6/13/09, 7/11/09, 8/8/09, 9/12/09, 10/10/09, 11/14/09, 12/12/09
Research has proven that groups of meditators are able to, among many other benefits, significantly affect crime and violence rates of their surroundings. This TAG (Transformational Activism Group) will meditation on peace, so that we may serve our community and world. Anyone interested is welcome to join this group. Meetings are scheduled for the 2nd Saturday of each month from 1-2 PM with a group meeting of all TAG teams on the 4th Sunday of each month from 12-2 PM.
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	3rd Monday of each month 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Energy Conservation TAG Team Meeting FREE Upcoming Meetings: 1/19/09, 2/16/09, 3/16/09, 4/20/09, 5/18/09, 6/15/09, 7/20/09, 8/17/09, 9/21/09, 10/19/09, 11/16/09, 12/21/09
This TAG (Transformational Activism Group) is seeking to promote energy conservation in our shopping centers, addressing lighting, AC temperature, etc. and encouraging education and incentives from SRP and APS. Anyone interested is welcome to join this group. Meetings are scheduled for the 3rd Monday of each month from 7-9 PM with a group meeting of all TAG teams on the 4th Sunday of each month from 12-2 PM.
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	Sunday, January 25, 2008 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM TAG Group Meeting FREE
These monthly meetings allow your group the opportunity to share progress with or seek advice from other TAG group members.
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	Friday, January 2, 2009 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Synergy Meditation with Alan Schneider $15.00
Meditation is one of the most effective ways to begin accessing the "Universal Mind and Consciousness". Meditation is also the psychological "royal road" to relaxation, health, and enhanced self awareness. The attainment of the "synergized meditative" state becomes a matter of great ease with practice. Relaxed breathing is one the most effective ways to enter the meditative state of higher consciousness. In this workshop there will be a half-hour lecture followed by a 15-20 minute guided synergy meditation then, move onto a discussion and Q&A period to share what they experienced and to ask any questions of the instructor. Wear comfortable clothing. For more information on Alan Schneider and Synergy Meditation visit www.searchlightfor you.com
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	Sunday, January 4, 2009 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Gong Meditation with Dr. Michelle Hebert $18.00 (Register directly with Michelle Hebert)
What better time to attend a gong meditation than the beginning of a New Year! Every New Year is an opportunity for your Creative Self to blaze a new pathway. Where do you want to place your focus this year? What are your goals? Write them down and we will let the vibration of the gong combine with your intentions so that you may experience the best year ever! The class first starts with 15 minutesof breathing, stretching and movement (all beginner level) which allows the nervous system to prepare for the sound vibration. Then class participants lie face up on a yoga mat or blanket in resting pose (Sivasana) and simply experience the tremendous healing sound vibrations. What is a gong meditation like? Deeply healing and restorative. As you listen to the gong's sound, it will penetrate every cell and fiber of your body. The consequence is that your mind and body enter into a deep state of meditation where deep healing is possible. Many class participants feel as though a huge weight has been lifted off of them by the end of the meditation. This is due to the deep, effortless clearing of the subconscious that occurs as the sound vibration of the gong is experienced. PRE-REGISTRATION HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! (These events usually sell out). "To sign up for this class, please visit www.TransformationThroughLove.com and click on "Gong Meditation".
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	Monday, January 5, 2009 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM A Rejuvenating Start to the New Year FREE
Let go of the past and create a new you through Facial Rejuvenation, working with creative visualization and seeing what patterns have been holding you back.Everything you think shows up on your face and is in your cellular body. We will work with letting go of fear, guilt, anger and worry. Victoria Mogilner is a Certified Acupuncturist trained in China and with the Dali Lama's Physician Dr. Dolma in Dharmasala. She has been in practice for 20 years and is the author of "Ancient Secrets of Facial Rejuvenation."
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	Friday, January 9, 2009 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Science Cafe: What is Sustainability? FREE
Pushpa Ramakrishna started her life in Bangalore, India where she obtained Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Biochemistry. She did research in Zurich, Switzerland then moved to Washington State University, Pullman, where she initially worked on recombinant DNA technology. She moved to Arizona State University and got a second master's degree. She has been working at Chandler-Gilbert Community College since 1988 with a short break in between when she did cancer research. Pushpa has been the co-principal investigator and project director of the National Science Foundation project Women's Images of Science and Engineering.
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	Saturday, January 10, 2009 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Yoga for Men Workshop with Dan Loven $25.00
Have you ever wanted to try yoga, but didn’t want to be the only guy in the room? Why not come to a yoga workshop taught by men for men. Learn in a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere how yoga can improve your golf swing, your basketball game, or just your life. Discover how yoga can give you confidence that your body will do what you want it to do when you need it to. Increase flexibility, core strength, balance and concentration. This workshop is designed for men of all ages, shapes, sizes and abilities. You do not need to be flexible to participate.
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	Saturday, January 10, 2009 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Kriya Yoga Seminar with Shantiananda Donation
Shantiananda will give an overview of the Kriya Yoga techniques that will integrate your body, mind, and spirit through postures, breathing, and meditation.
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	Sunday, January 11, 2009 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Conscious Connections - The Golden Thread Continues: From Blavatsky Forward Donation
This session continues a look at the history of the ageless wisdom starting with Helena Blavatsky and the founding of the Theosophical Society. Topics explored include 1) an overview of the Theosophical teachings, 2) Why there are three major Theosophical Societies that have split off from the original, 3) The three teachers who worked with the masters (Master Djwal Khul, Master Morya, Master St. Germain), 4) The discovery of Krishnamurti and the controversy surrounding his designation as the coming Maitreya, leading to the creation of the Anthroposophical Society of Rudolf Steiner.
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	Sunday, January 11, 2009 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Trauma Relief Workshop with Arden Riordan $35.00 Advance / $45.00 Day of Event (Veterans 25% Discount)
In this workshop, you will experience several different techniques for releasing trauma from the body. We will do yoga, meditation, Emotional Freedom Technique, and healing rituals. This is an experiential class, focusing on releasing body armor and the energy stored in the psoas muscle. We will discuss signs of trauma, types of trauma, the physiological effects of long-term stress, and different methods for healing trauma. We will discuss ways to support your healing process after the class is over, including nutritional supplements, cleansing practices, support, and exercises and meditations you can do on your own. Some benefits of releasing trauma include deeper breathing, pain relief, mental clarity, reduced anxiety, improved sleep, increased libido, freedom to make new choices in life, and a sense of lightness, empowerment, and well-being, even joy. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one. Also, a pillow or cushion and a light snack may come in handy. Wear loose clothing appropriate for yoga and sitting on the floor. Please do not eat for one hour before class. It is best to do yoga and deep healing work on an empty stomach.
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	Saturday, January 17, 2009 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Book Signing: Three White Dogs by P.J. Blue FREE
A COOKBOOK FOR ALL DOG OWNERS… THOSE WHO LOVE TO COOK…AND THOSE WHO HATE TO COOK! This is not just another cookbook for dogs. It has a total of 179 pages filled not only with recipes and treats, but is a potpourri of fun and interesting facts, sayings, and trivia. Recipes are only five ingredients or less, with easy to follow instructions. Even if you mess up the recipe, your dog will still wag his tail, eat happily, and never complain. The book has 32 yummy recipes and 28 dog treats, 14 require baking and 14 require no baking at all. For the blended families that have both a dog and cat, there are 13 cat recipes and treats.
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	Sunday, January 18, 2009 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream Symposium $10.00
What kind of future are we creating? And will it work for everyone? The Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream Symposium is a profound inquiry into a bold vision: to bring forth an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling and socially just human presence on Earth. You will gain fresh insight about our world, meet like-minded people, find hope and inspiration and leave clear how you can help create a new future. If you are ready to explore what this vision means to you, we invite you to attend. Please RSVP at www.awakeningthedreamer.org The $10 admission fee covers program materials. For more information contact Sue Thomas at 602-810-6371 or susancanyon@yahoo.com.
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	Thursday, January 22, 2009 7:30 PM - 8:00 P Introduction to Remote Viewing FREE
Remote Viewing (RV) refers to the attempt to gather information about a distant or unseen target using paranormal means or extra sensory perception. Typically a remote viewer is expected to give information about an object that is hidden from physical view and separated at some distance. Join us for a fascinating discussion about this topic. We will be offering a 4-week series on developing your Remote Viewing abilities beginning on Saturday, January 31.
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	Saturday, January 24, 2009 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Hypnosis for Weight Loss $20.00 Advance / $30.00 Day of Event
Why Can't You Lose Weight and Keep it Off? How many diets have you tried? How many pounds have you lost and gained back? How much did you weigh five years ago? Ten years ago? Twenty years ago? If you have been successful in other areas of your life, why can't you successfully lose weight and maintain a healthier and more attractive body? Willpower is not enough! You need to harness the power of your subconscious to support your weight loss efforts, instead of sabotaging them. Daniel has been a consultant to Weight Watchers International, and specializes in weight loss hypnosis as a Clinical Hypnotherapist with an office in Tempe. He has presented this workshop six times this year--always to rave reviews! In addition, Hypnosis is a PROVEN method to assist weight loss. In March 1999, the Smithsonian Magazine said, "With weight loss the evidence is conclusive, hypnosis does help people reduce." An article in the August 2004 issue of Oprah Magazine came to the same conclusion. For more information about Daniel and his work, go to his website: Inner Power Hypnosis.
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	Sunday, January 25, 2009 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM The One Channeling Workshop $20.00
Lida Korolyshyn is a clear channel for The One which has been described to her as the One Source, the One Consciousness and the One Divine Light. Since the Angels and Masters are of One Consciousness, for Lida, the experience of a channeling by The One represents these divine beings connecting with our consciousness. In both group and individual channeling sessions, messages are received and given through Lida. Each channeling is unique to the individuals present. The empowering messages delivered with Love and from Love may help you move forward in your life by releasing limiting thoughts and beliefs, and healing old wounds. In a time of great change on the planet, Lida believes the messages given are meant to guide individual souls by illuminating their path. Group sessions and workshops have the ability of not only helping an individual but also the group consciousness as well. In both group and private sessions, individuals may ask questions regarding any issue whether it is personal or general. The answers given by The One are always in alignment with Truth and in the highest and best interest of those present. So we invite you to experience the energy of Divine Love and Grace as you are enlightened by messages from The One.
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	Sunday, January 25, 2009 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM More Truth Will Set You Free $30.00
In this workshop, you will enter a profound vortex of healing energy, with a facilitator trained and initiated by Derek O'Neill (BornFreeNow.com). The workshops offer inspirational music, meditation, and teachings that contain ancient wisdom and yet apply to today’s world. The teachings will be fun and you will laugh, cry, and change on all levels of your being.
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	Saturdays, January 31 through February 21, 2009 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM Remote Viewing Workshop $140.00 (4-class series) - Advance Purchase ($160.00 for 4-class series - On First Day of Series)
Remote Viewing (RV) refers to the attempt to gather information about a distant or unseen target using paranormal means or extra sensory perception. Typically a remote viewer is expected to give information about an object that is hidden from physical view and separated at some distance.
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	Friday, February 12, 2009 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Science Cafe: The Art of Engineering, The Science of Simulations FREE
Join Jeff Strain, Specialist Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Simulation of Phoenix Analysis & Design Technologies for presentation and open discussion on The Art of Engineering, the Science of Simulations. Jeff conducts training, sales, and technical support for engineering simulation software. For more information on Phoenix Analysis & Design Technologies visit www.padtinc.com
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	Empowerment Class Saturday, 2/21, 2009 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM $40.00
Details to follow
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