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Anthroposophical Society
Thornhill Campus Bulletin
September 2011
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Are We Helping?
Can We Do More?
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Greetings!
40 years ago, a small group in Toronto were deeply concerned about the fearful atmosphere caused by the Cold War and the widespread anxiety about the possible outbreak of nuclear war. They asked the question, What can we do to counteract this? How can we contribute to a renewal of hope and purpose for our culture?
As students of anthroposophy, members of the group were very familiar with the founding of the first Waldorf School in Stuttgart in the aftermath of the First World War. This was not only a school for children - it was a healing impulse for a war -torn civilization. So the Toronto group decided to found a Waldorf School here and acquired the property at 9100 Bathurst St. Since that time, several related institutions have been established, and the campus is now an important destination: 1000s of people are touched and helped every year.
World War I and the Cold War are now only memories, but the fear and anxiety persist. The vision of the founders - to contribute to a renewal of hope and purpose for our culture - is urgent and relevant today. We'll keep working!
Sincerely,
Mark
P.S. It is also interesting to note that the campus is part of an emerging "multi-cultural cluster" of social innovation on Bathurst St. Altogether, the Toronto Waldorf School, Hesperus Village, Ner Israel Yeshiva, and the Ja'ffari Community Centre have dedicated 100+ acres to cultural and spiritual purposes. (The Lebovic Jewish Community Campus to the North is using another 40 acres for similar goals.) This cluster provides leadership for cultural values and human development, giving a much-needed "counterweight" to the intensive commercial development that has swept through the area. |
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Doors Open Vaughan - October 1
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 The Toronto Waldorf School and the Village Market are welcoming the public to visit our campus on Saturday October 1. Read the Doors Open brochure.
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Thresholds Arts Symposium
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Opening Of Hesperus Village
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|  The Thresholds Art Symposium brings together artists and community to create a unification of colour, form, and space. Participants may choose to apprentice in sculpture or lazure painting (using plant pigments), with many hours each day in hands-on learning. 28 September - 2 October. Details and info about evening lectures.
Celebration and Open House, Welcoming the Community. 2 October, 3:30-5:30 |
Christology Study Group In Toronto
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This is an open invitation to join a new anthroposophy study group about Christology in Downtown Toronto. The first object of study is going to be the Rudolf Steiner written book: "The Spiritual Guidance of the Individual and Humanity."
We are going to start on Monday September 12 from 7:00 to 9:00pm, and we will discuss the first chapter. Everyone who wants to join us is welcome to come.
For more details and location (near Bloor and Yonge), contact Victoria Ponce. email, tel: 647-784-0757
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Introductory Anthroposophy Course with Daniel Hafner
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| | Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) made available the initiation science which previously was the hidden source of all culture. He called this path in its modern form Anthroposophy, which means thinking in accordance with the being of man. It gives rise to fruitful and radically transformed approaches in all fields of life...
More hidden, but also more fundamental than any such practical applications, is the style of thinking that generates them. It is to this way of thinking itself that these evenings offer an introduction. The course is for people with little or no prior acquaintance with Anthroposophy. Weekly course begins September 16. Details.
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Carrville Community Garden
WORKSHOPS
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Click here to read about September gardening workshops and other aspects of the CCG program.
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IMPACT?
Please tell us!
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 Please send an email, and tell us how your experiences on the campus have made a difference in your life. We will compile the responses anonymously, and share them with donors and benefactors.
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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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Graham Jackson Plays Chopin
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3pm, 11 September 2011 at Novalis Hall in Angus. Details.
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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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Past Issues
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June 2011, May 2011, April 2011, March 2011, February 2011, December issue, November issue, October issue ,June issue, May issue, April issue, March issue
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