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Anthroposophical Society
Thornhill Campus Bulletin
February 2010 |
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Dear ,
When I first visited the Campus in 1973, the Waldorf School had just been built. Walking through the school's front door, I had feelings that I had never felt before. Since that time, thousands of people have visited the campus, and many of them have had similar feelings, and formed deep and lifelong relationships here.
Today, the campus is becoming an important cultural landmark in York Region. We are part of a "multicultural cluster" on Bathurst St. that provides a balance to rampant and obsessive commercial development. More and more people are realizing that there are things that cannot be obtained in a shopping mall.
This monthly Bulletin contains some of the highlights of upcoming cultural activities on the campus. (We include a few off-campus items as well.) Please contact me anytime if you have any questions or suggestions!
(Note to regular readers: Sorry for running this intro a second time...I'll write something new next month! MM)
Mark
Mark McAlister
Anthroposophical Society
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| Friedrich Schiller - LIVE in Thornhill! |
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 Each year, Grade 12 students at the Toronto Waldorf School present a full length play, taking responsibility for everything from costumes and set design to lighting and promotion. This year the class will be performing Mary Stuart by Friedrich Schiller (a great choice, in my opinion...Ed.)
Performances run from Thursday through Saturday, January 28-30. Advance ticket sales in the TWS Lobby. (Some performances may be sold out.) Call the school to check times: 905-881-1611. |
| Public Lecture on February 24: "Strengthening Our Immunity" |
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 Dr. Guus van der Bie M.D. will open the conference of the Canadian Anthroposophical Medical Association with a public lecture, "Strengthening Our Immunity".
During the following Conference, Dr. van der Bie will address questions concerning the immune system from a phenomenological and anthroposophical perspective. Then we will look at ways to help our patients who struggle with issues of the immune system. Several physicians will share experiences from their practice and explore the use of anthroposophical remedies. In the art and eurythmy courses we will experience some of the related therapies.
Public Lecture: 7:30pm, Wednesday February 24 at the Toronto Waldorf School.
Conference details: Click here. |
| Rock Carving With Greg Scott |
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"Through winter's rages warmth grows with expectant new life..." This course will explore the qualities of growth and decay and the inner awareness that emerges between.
A four-day course exploring form in stone. March 6-9. $300. Contact: Greg Scott. |
| Paddle- and Bow-Making Course |
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With Bill Frey and Greg Scott. Learn to make a traditional bow or paddle from beautiful solid hardwoods.
February 27,28,29. Cost is $175 inclusive. E-mail Greg Scott or call him at (905) 737-5019.
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| The Library |
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The Library is a place for meeting and conversation, as well as a lending library and information centre. Please drop by for a visit or call to make an appointment. IDEAS AND SUGGESTIONS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!
Hours: 4-6pm on Wednesdays, 12noon-3pm on Saturdays, and at other times as the need arises.
Location: Lower level of the Hesperus building.
Contact: Mark McAlister 416-892-3656, or by email.
"Error is for libraries; truth is for human minds."
- Goethe
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February 10, 8pm: The local Branch of the Anthroposophical Society meets on the second Wednesday of the month in the Meeting Room across from the Library. All are welcome, and it's a great opportunity to meet members and learn more about the Society. Programs include a mix of presentations, conversation and artistic activities. This month, young adults will be sharing with us some of their passions and insights. Please plan to join us and help to build some stronger bridges.
February 17, 8pm: DROP-IN EVENING. Informal conversation about contemporary spiritual life and practices. We have been spreading an illustrated map of the cosmos on the table to provide us with context and inspiration. As well as a prepared presentation, there is always time for further introductions and conversation.
ALL ARE WELCOME at each or both events. Please contact Mark McAlister at 416-892-3656. |
| Toward a Culture of Peace - A weekend in Barrie with Michael Lipson |
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"Our world is governed by inner and outer hostilities. Today, the world's precious resources of water, oil, air and arable land are only growing scarcer -- giving more cause for conflict.
Unless....Unless we develop a consciousness of peace and mutual gift-giving.
Peace, however, depends not only on concord between humans, or between humans and the kingdoms of nature. It requires concord between human beings and the heavens. We can go beyond resources to the very Source...Let us spend a weekend discovering the deep well-spring of generosity we can access within. Let us go beyond resources-to the very Source itself. The way is through group discussion and group meditation. Using words, we can access the place before words, where we are truly at one."
NOTE: This event will be held at 87 Toronto St. in Barrie.
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| Contact Information |
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The Campus is located at 9100 Bathurst St., north of Hwy 7 in Thornhill.
Questions? Contact Mark McAlister
416-892-3656
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Transit |
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Take the #88 (Bathurst) bus from Finch Station.
Get off at Teefy, cross Bathurst, and walk down Trillium Lane on the north border of the property.
It is sometimes possible to arrange pickup at Finch Station or Hillcrest Mall. Please give 24-hour notice, and we'll try our best. |
| SHORT COURSES |
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PROJECTIVE GEOMETRY with Daniel Hafner, February 7 & 28, 12:30-2:00pm. Free. Contact Daniel Hafner.
EURYTHMY with Jonathan Snow. Saturdays 4:15-5:15pm. Started January 16. $75. for 6 sessions. Contact Jonathan Snow.
SINGING with Veronica Jackson. 8 Wednesday evenings, 7-8:30 at the Toronto Waldorf School. Free, no experience necessary.
MY CHILD - MYSELF - a Parent Circle. 7 Thursday mornings, started January 21. $175. Details: Village Family Centre |
| Carrville Community Garden |
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| Fire and Bread |
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Natural leavened bread-baking workshop with Warren Cohen. February 7. 10-4. $75. Details: Rudolf Steiner Centre. |
| In The News |
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HESPERUS FELLOWSHIP VILLAGE. Hesperus has received the building permit for its expansion project, and construction will begin as soon as weather permits. Visit: Hesperus website.
All charges against MICHAEL SCHMIDT have been dropped. For regular updates on this story, visit The Bovine.
NICANOR PERLAS has been re-qualified to stand for election as President of the Philippines. For details about this inspiring leader, visit Nicanor's website or contact Vassag. |
| Saturday Mornings |
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Drop in to the Village Market, join a conversation, and make new friends! |
| Russia Here Now! |
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Galina Victorova-Fin entertains with folk and classical music, while you enjoy tea and perogies.
February 6, 7:00pm at the Christian Community. $20. suggested donation, proceeds to the Christian Community, 901 Rutherford Rd. | |
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 SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP The events and activities described in this Bulletin are inspired by Anthroposophy, the Spiritual Science established by Rudolf Steiner. By joining the Anthroposophical Society, you are becoming part of a network of 50,000 people worldwide, and showing your support for the further development of Anthroposophy and its practical applications.
At the Christmas Foundation Meeting in 1923, Rudolf Steiner presented 15 Principles which characterize the life and work of the Society. You can read them on this Wikipedia site.
To learn more about what to expect when joining the Society, please contact us. | |
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