- by John Glanzer 

Don Cruse was the single most significant figure for Anthroposophy in Alberta. Don crossed the threshold on July 27th at home with his wife Eve. Since his arrival in Edmonton in 1955, he leaves behind a long string of initiatives ranging from the first public school Waldorf Curriculum project in North America, a long standing "Introduction to Anthroposophy" lecture series, the publication of "Evolution and the New Gnosis: Anti-establishment Essays on Knowledge, Science, Religion and Causal Logic" (with Robert Zimmer), and Inversion Machines Ltd., a cooperative organization producing industrial quality mixers based on spiritual science. Right up to his death, Don was working on water purification using similar inversion technology. A Memorial was held August 24th where decades of history and anecdotes were shared by those present, from his founding of the Kodoquai Judo Club in Edmonton (which is thriving today, over 50 years later) to his life-long love of opera and the human voice in classical song, and his spontaneous ability to quote poetry. Don is survived by his loving wife Eve, his three daughters Arwen, Rachel, Netta and son Laurin.    

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- by Debbie Allen 

Thomas Meyer and Ann Watson

You might ask, "What brought Thomas Meyer to the Theosophical circle and how does that link up with Anthroposophy?" The answer lies in the person of D.N. Dunlop. It turns out that both Thomas Meyer and Ernest Pelletier have an interest in D.N. Dunlop and the Irish Theosophy of his time; both have researched D.N. Dunlop's biography; both are serious biographers, authors and publishers. Mr. Pelletier had some years earlier re-published Irish Theosophical journals that had come to the attention of Mr. Meyer, who then ordered these publications from Mr. Pelletier, long before they met in person....Enter on the scene Ms. Ann Watson, an Anthroposophist living on Salt Spring Island. Ms. Watson discovered in Mr. Meyer's book's, particularly in the biography of D.N. Dunlop, Anthroposophical history that was of value for Anthroposophists today. Through Ms. Watson's efforts, Mr. Meyer was invited to Vancouver in 2009 to speak on D.N. Dunlop and other topics. Ms. Watson gathered together sufficient interest in and supporters of Mr. Meyer to bring Mr. Meyer back to North America in several cities in 2010 and 2011. Read full article.

- by Debbie Allen

Rudolf Steiner College Pathway

The deed was spiritually significant. To enter into hour long guided meditations three times a day, over a period of 6 days, with more than 200 other human souls, on deeply esoteric mantra, gives rise to busy soul life during the night.  Highlights:

- by Robert McKay

With several study groups now underway in the downtown core, a group of Society members and others interested in Anthroposophy will be meeting in November to discuss the idea of developing a Toronto Branch of the Anthroposophical Society in Canada.  In national societies around the world, local branches play a vital role in connecting individuals interested in anthroposophy, in supporting practical initiatives, and, in representing anthroposophy to the local community....Read more 

- by Debbie Allen