eNews - Febuary 2014    

 

Anthroposophical Society in Canada

   
Network
Updates 
Thornhill Campus
CLICK THE ABOVE IMAGE to read about the unveiling of the Hesperus Donor Window.
 
This Network Update features social art and capacity-building activities on the Thornhill Campus.
Specialty Channels

The Riddle of Destiny: Exploring
Rudolf Steiner's Four Mystery Dramas.  Webinars with
with Marke Levene.  Starts February 18.  Details.
A Few
Winter Words

THE SUN'S WINTER RETREAT

The Sun has gone on a Cosmic   Retreat,
She packed up her radiance, light and heat;
And just when all was seemingly dark,
She made herself known inside of my Heart.
                                            - - sklangpohl   

The Cats Of Parliament Hill

 GWENDOLYN BEST is an artist in Ottawa. Visit Gwen's website and see examples of her work and postcards for sale.

Camphill Without Walls

 Read about the strong "pace" of Day Programs in the current issue of Camphill Ontario's
Seasonal Newsletter
Membership

MARIA LINNEMANN (Winnipeg MB) died on 4 January 2014.  She and her husband joined the Society in the mid-1960s, and led an anthroposophical group for many years.  Her son Joe sent us some literature from her funeral.  Click here to see it.
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Contact Info
Anthroposophical Society    in Canada 
# 131 - 1 Hesperus Rd.
Thornhill, ON
L4J 0G9

Mark McAlister
Administrator
416-892-3656



Council 

Jean Balekian (QC), President
Judith King (NS), Secretary
Douglas Wylie (ON), Treasurer
Dorothy LeBaron (ON)
Arie van Ameringen (QC), General Secretary


School For Spiritual Science 

For list of Class Holders,
click here.

For a list of Collegium members, click here.
What is emerging in the Anthroposophical Society - Part 4 

Dorothy LeBaron - by Dorothy LeBaron

 
Council members and Class Holders from across Canada gathered for their annual meeting in Thornhill in January. It was a good opportunity for 18 of us to work and do research together. Council members led a process with three themes:
 
♦ looking at our current purpose, as written in the Society's Charter
 
♦ observing the Society as it is today, and
 
♦ considering the question: Does the purpose still reflect the current reality in the Society?
 
The mood of our research together was lively, warm, and enthusiastic. Here are some of the thoughts and imaginations that emerged.  Read full article. 
Avis Aux Lecteurs Francophones

Sachez que le site officiel du Goetheanum offre maintenant de plus en plus de renseignements et d'articles en langue fran�aise. Il suffit d'aller sur le site et de choisir l'option � fran�ais �. Une fois sur la page d'accueil en fran�ais, vous verrez un nombre d'introductions relatives au travail des diff�rentes sections, chacune comportant un lien � pour en savoir plus � qui donne acc�s � l'article complet. Profitez-en!  - Ed
Upcoming Events

HEALING THE WOUND.  PAAM/AAMTA/CAMA Biennial Conference.
12-15 March 2014, Thornhill. Details.

PARZIVAL'S GRAIL QUEST.  Cambridge Music Conference, including a talk by Philip Thatcher.  14-15 March, 2014, London UK.  Flyer.

THE ART OF AGING.  Workshop with Jaimen McMillan. 12-15, April 2015, Mechanicville, NY.  Flyer.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND CONFERENCE - ANTHROPOSOPHICAL SOCIETY IN CANADA.  16-18 May 2014, Vancouver. 

13th ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ECONOMICS CONFERENCE. True Price
From concept to strategy.  21-25 June 2014, Montreal.  Details.

FREEDOM AS THE WAY TO KEEP HUMAN IDENTITY. 26-30 June, 2014, Rostov-on-Don, Russia.  Details.

METAMORPHOSIS.  Festival of Arts and Education at the Rudolf Steiner Centre.  5-27 July, 2014.  Details.

MYSTERY DRAMA CONFERENCE with performances of all 4 plays. 
8-17 August, Spring Valley NY.  Website.

The Art Of Aging (Details above)

CAPITAL MATTERS 
Vidar Foundation

 
Responsible Donors and Investors

The Vidar Foundation provides a channel for individuals who wish to assume responsibility for the way in which their money works by assisting projects that are creating social benefit.


Effective Partners
The Vidar Foundation offers assistance in developing a business plan, applying for loans or grants, and setting up pledge or loan guarantee communities. Facilitating the link between lenders and/or donors and project leaders fosters effective partnerships and successful projects.

Download Brochure.    Visit website.
RESEARCH CORNER 
Natural Science Section - Goetheanum  
 
Johannes K�hl - Section Leader

♦ Download the program for the International Conference at the Goetheanum, 15-19 October 2014: "The Future of Goetheanism with respect toNature, Society and Anthroposophy."

 

ALSO OF INTEREST: 

♦ Download a recent article by Steve Talbott: "Who Are You and Who Am I and Who Are We?" (An interesting read in the light of this year's theme, The I Knows Itself - Ed.)  

 

♦ Thanks to Ann Watson for telling me about Theresa Roach Melia.  You can read some of her plant studies on the website of the Flower Essence Society.  Ann has also shared one of Theresa's poems, Download it here. 

Biodynamics Research Website 
  - by John Bach

Welcome to bachbiodynamics.com. This website has been developed by me, John Bach. I have been gardening biodynamically for about 12 years, and have studied Anthroposophy for over 25 years.  This website is dedicated to various aspects of biodynamic agriculture, with the goal of developing best practice through research, conducted by farmers and gardeners, big or small, who have an interest in biodynamic methods. It is my intention that this website be a forum through which data-based research can be presented, and discussion can take place in regards to various aspects of Biodynamic methodology....

Website with 2014 Planting Calendar, article about the decline of the bees, and other items..

ALSO OF INTEREST:
Klaus Langpohl operates the  Bello Uccello Apiary in Nova Scotia.  He also writes a fascinating Blog...Find it here!
WORLD MOVEMENT
Avis � l'intention de nos lecteurs francophones:  Vous trouverez que plusieurs volets du site internet du Goetheanum sont maintenant disponibles en fran�ais.

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