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The Gathering Inn
Women Helping Women
November News
November 2, 2010
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Greetings!
Did you feel the chill in the air this morning?
What thoughts does a little nip in the air stir up for you? Snow? (Our snowshoeing trip is coming again.) Cleaning out the fireplace? (Or cleaning out old thoughts?) Shopping for the gift-giving season? (How about a gift certificate?)
Well, here at the Inn, we're thinking about Spring. And we're running late! We're working on our late Winter and Spring retreat and workshop schedule and we'd like your input. Is there a topic or an interest that you'd like to see on our calendar? Give us a call at (978-820-1139) or send us an email. We'd love to hear from you!
If you aren't looking that far ahead, we've got a few things coming up sooner that will hopefully get you thinking in new directions. We'll be discussing faith again (because there's so much to explore!), reading about another person's (a man's!) journey to his center, watching several thought-provoking movies and participating in a new ceremony honoring the diverse traditions of the upcoming season.
Hope to see you at the Inn soon!
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AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE by Merry Cole Carolyn L. Thomas, in her article "An Attitude of Gratitude", in the Nov/Dec issue of Unity Magazine, says: "Choosing to notice life's blessings instead of focusing on life's annoyances begins with conscious effort."
On Thanksgiving Day, it will be easy to give thanks for those things in life we see as blessings and joys. Is it just as easy to give thanks for the challenges and sorrows? Is that a crazy, unreasonable idea? That we can be thankful for our difficulties? Or does it make some sense in the larger life of the universe? I think it does. (Read more...)
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Studio at the Inn Update
November 2nd: no yoga classes
Gentle Yoga: for relaxation of mind and body, with Phyllis Pomerleau. A new six-week session is beginning November 9th. Newcomers, experienced, and first-timers are welcome.
Body Connection Yoga: Anne Goewey's classes on November 3 and November 24 are canceled.
Jen Baum will be holding her annual Thanksgiving Yoga, at 9:00-10:00 AM. So, get your turkey in the oven and come take care of yourself before a day of taking care of the rest of the family.
Check out our complete class listing: Studio at the Inn
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Business After Hours
Wednesday - November 3, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
The Gathering Inn is hosting this Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce event. Join us for a tour of the Inn, some snacks and beverages, and a chance to promote your business. Pre-registration is recommended and there is a cover charge. Check out the GGCC's site for more information. |
 Faith Club DiscussionFriday, November 4, 6:45 PM
Open discussion of beliefs and questions for seekers of Truth (whatever that means for each of us). This time we will be looking at Jewish prayers and music - still seeking a group name - suggestions welcome! |
Movie Night
Friday, November 5, 7:00 PM. PreciousPrecious Jones, an inner-city high school girl, is illiterate, overweight, and pregnant...again. Naïve and abused, Precious responds to a glimmer of hope when a door is opened by an alternative-school teacher. She is faced with the choice to follow opportunity and test her own boundaries. Prepare for shock, revelation and celebration. |
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Monthly Potluck Dinner and Meditation
Wednesday, November 10, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Please join us at the Inn Wednesday evening
and unwind from the busyness of life with some good food and good conversation.
Following dinner we will transition
to the Gathering Room
for a thirty minute guided meditation.
Take some time this month just for you
and reconnect to yourself and your spiritual center.
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Book Discussion
Sunday, November 28, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
"Beachcombing at MiramarThe Quest for an Authentic Life"by Richard Bode
To become a beachcomber and be able to walk the beach at leisure is a dream of many. Bode leaves a job from which he was deriving no personal satisfaction and a wife of 30 years to become a beachcomber. He gets a beach house at Miramar Beach, California, and uses his time walking the beach and ruminating about sand dollars, jellyfish, and the mist and tide in his self-described journey to the center of himself.
The days and nights of irregular and random beachcombing allow him to reflect on who he is, who he wants to be, and what it means to be human. This striving for an authentic life makes this book sensitive and worthwhile reading. ~ David Schau, Library Journal
Support the Inn - Buy Beachcombing at Miramar
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Season of Light Spiral Ceremony
Sunday, December 5, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
We are offering a lovely candle-lighting, music-supported, ceremony to mark the seasons of Hanukah, Advent, Winter Solstice as a time of lighting the way. It is a lovely, contemplative way to connect with Spirit to remind us of what it is all about.
The studio will be decorated with beautiful pine boughs, sea shells, rocks, pine cones, and flowers. A spiral of pine branches will be laid out on the studio floor (similar to a labyrinth) and each person will have a time to walk the spiral into a center light, light her individual candle, and on the way out, choose a place to set her candle down along the path. As more and more of us spiral in and out, the light grows until the whole is filled with light and each of us experiences bringing our star of light into the world.
Registration is required by phone or email to the Inn. A suggested donation of $5.00 would be appreciated but not necessary.
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Looking Ahead
December 3rd - Movie Night - Temple Grandin
December 8th - Potluck and Meditation
January - We will be teaming up again with Linda LeBlanc of Active By Nature for another snowshoeing trek under the full moon. Watch for more information and sign up. Our sold out group had a blast last year, so be sure not to miss this!
With the redesign of our website, our Calendar page will now be updated frequently - keep an eye on it for all the latest events and discussions!
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Don't Forget Your Gift Certificates!
We know some of you will be looking for that perfect gift in the weeks to come. When you're planning that holiday shopping, don't forget to go to our website and order a Gift Certificate for the women in your life who need to be encourage to take care of themselves... and maybe one for YOU too. No crowded stores, tired feet, gift wrapping, or expiration dates to deal with. Doesn't get any better than that!
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OUR RATES ARE GOING UP!
It was inevitable. The Inn has held it rates steady for almost three years! But at the start of 2011, our rates will be going up. This might be the perfect time to plan a pre-holiday getaway to rejuvenate yourself before the craziness begins. (And to help you out, check out the coupon at the bottom of our newsletter!) And while you are at it, think about adding a relaxing massage to your retreat time. If you book a retreat by December 15, 2010 and that retreat is completed before the end of March 2011, you can use the coupon below and take 20% off. At the time of your booking, you will need to pay a non-refundable deposit equal to 50% of your retreat cost. The balance can be paid upon arrival. But space is limited, so, don't wait much longer. Call for our end-of-the-year pricing for small groups and non-profits.
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The Gathering Inn is a place for women to step out of the busyness of life and connect to their spiritual center.
The Gathering Inn
82 Healdville Rd
Hubbardston, MA 01452
phone: 978-820-1139
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Get a 20% discount on the accommodation rate of any individual retreat of one or more consecutive nights for retreats completed by March 31, 2011. Reservations require a deposit equal to 50% of your retreat cost. Deposits are non-refundable. Promotion code required at time of deposit: 20NOV2010. Coupon is transferable Reservation made be made online or by telephone 978-820-1139
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