Wednesday January 6, 2010

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January 2010 Events

Sufi Meditation, Healing, & Whirling

In this new year, our Sufi Meditation and Healing sessions on Thursday evenings will continue. Please join us for these special events of with Leonardo Stoute "Bapak Waleed". Leonardo will be leading a traditional Sufi Zikr circle and mediation session with a special performance of the Whirling Dervish dance. The whirling dance in the traditional style of the poet Rumi is an important aspect of many Sufi orders. The Zikr, or remembrance, is a ceremony of healing for all those present and even those who only intended to come. Those in attendance are asked to close their eyes and focus on their breath and join in the chanting if they feel so inspired. The evening includes a group invocation of blessings and peace followed by a short discussion. Come enjoy the relaxing experience. Refreshments will be provided. All are welcome, including famlies and children. The event is Free! Doors will be open at 7:30pm, and the event will begin around 8.

Peaceful Happy Hour

Please join Ellen Porter for a new kind of "hapy hour" at the end of your week. Ellen will administer small ear acupuncture treatments to all participants that are very effective at reducing stress and enhancing relaxation. It's a wonderful, peaceful way to welcome the weekend! Fee $10 or two for $15.

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Friday, January 8, 5:45 - 7:00 pm

Meditation & Mysticism | Centers of Light

Do you want to deepen in your practice of meditation? Do you want to start a practice if you don't have one? This is an experiential class on how to meditate and the various forms available. Anyone from any background is welcome, whether you know how to meditate or not!

Open sesions on Wednesdays at 7-9PM, plus Friday Jan 22 7-9PM and Saturday Jan 23 3-5PM. For more information and to RSVP, please contact Rev Lela Iduna at 517-898-2303 or at The Centers of Light

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Yoga Workshop with Ema Stefanova

Saturday, January 23, 2-4PM Experience Deep Yogic Relaxation! Yoga Instructors will earn 2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) with the Yoga Allaince. Cost is $75. RSVP to Ema Stefanova at 734-665-7801

Community Music Events

Join Curtis Glatter for two exciting music events this month at our center. On Sunday, January 24 from 5-6PM, all are welcome to join our community drum circle. All experience levels welcome, and if you have a drum, please bring!

Then, on Friday, January 29 at 8PM join us for the next installment in the New Sounds Downtown Music Series. This month we are grateful to have accomplished pianist Henry Feinberg

For more information and to purchase advance tickets, please contact Curits at 734-925-1904. Donations Appreciated at Drum Circle

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Free Reiki Share

All are welcome to this free event. Please come and experience Reiki helaing with Andrew Anders on Sunday, January 10th, 3-4:30pm. Donations Appreciated

Announcement: Relief still needed

In Padang, West Sumatra, the massive effort of clean up and reconstruction in the wake of the devastating earthquakes of Sept 30 has just gotten underway. We are still actively working to raise awareness of this tragedy and we are continuing to partner with those providing relief to those still in need.

All of you interested in contributing to this effort are invited to contact us at relief@bmswc.com and we will provide you with resources and alternatives with whom you may follow up. Thank you in advance for your contribution, thank you for your thoughts and prayers for all those affected by this catastrophe.

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