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Look at What's Up at Sunrise Center
 Monthly NVC Groups Update:
Conflict Improv: An Evening of Compassionate Communication (NVC) Role- Playing will be held twice a month (see dates below)
with Lori Grace, Scott Catamas, Ritch Davidson and Phil Willcher
Deepen and broaden your skills using Nonviolent Communication (AKA Compassionate Communication) in these lively, informative, once-a-week practice groups. Each evening will offer many possibilities to better meet the variety of needs of the group, always sharing new insights on how to transform judgmental thoughts and reactions into sincere experiences of compassion and empathy. These Role-play/Practice sessions will include at least two facilitators, and likely others; thus, we can break into interest groups as needed, and so everyone will have plenty of personalized attention.
We will offer a brief introduction to the basic four-step process for those new to NVC; and, of course there will be lots of opportunities to practice, practice, practice — always using your own issues and challenges that are alive for you in the moment.
Bi-Monthly Inspired and Inspiring Movies — Viewing and Discussion
Hosted by Scott Catamas, Ed Ellsworth, Lori Grace Star and occasional special guest speakers
Join us about twice a month for viewings of movies that inspire us — to grow, to take action, and to connect more deeply with our hearts, with the planet, and with each other.
We'll watch these inspired/inspiring movies, then take time for discussion and sharing our thoughts and feelings about what we just saw, and, perhaps on some occasions, about what actions we might take.
We'll provide popcorn and we request you bring other snacks and/or drinks to share, potluck-style.
Celebrating Spirit in Nature: Inspired Nature Hikes
Maui Hale Akua Garden Farm "Learning Vacations" Garden and Organic Program
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In June
Month of June
Silent Auction - FUNdraiser for Burma Humanitarian Relief:
Please contact: Scott or Jennifer and let them know how you can help or to bid on items.
Scott Catamas: 415-336-1276 or newearthscott@aol.com
Jennifer Zurick: 202-441-2888 or jzurick@burmamission.org
We invite you to participate in a month-long silent auction. You can help by donating time or services! Or by bidding on (and, hopefully, winning the bid).
Perhaps you would be interested in helping to host another event. Scott Catmas, working with Jennifer, is considering offering more fundraising events in both Southern and Northern California.
Of course, straightout financial donations are terrific, too. The money goes towards purchasing medical supplies in Thailand, where the BHM backpackers pick them up and then hike into Burma.
Namasté.
June 24 (Tuesday)
Stop the Spray - Letter Writing and Affadavit Information
with Barbara Lovejoy, Max Perrey and Katie Cartwright
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm |Cost: Free event | Location: Sunrise Center - 645 Tamalpais Dr. Ste. A, Corte Madera, CA 94925|Call 415-924-7824 to register | MAP
Stop the Spray — It's Not Over Yet!
A Victory Won and More Needed!
Join us for a still-important evening of
Information and Letter-Writing
Presented by Barbara Lovejoy, Max Perrey and Katie Cartwright
Call 415-924-7824
on Tuesday June 24, 7:00 to 9:30 pm at Sunrise Center
645 Tamalpais Drive, Suite A, Corte Madera 94925
Plans for aerial spraying of pesticide pheromone in the Bay Area urban areas were halted June 19. Sterile moths will be introduced to disrupt the light brown apple moth's mating pattern. However...It's Not Over!
The State's action has not gone far enough to assure the complete safety of people, our water, food and wildlife. Aerial spraying is still planned in forested areas, possibly even Mount Tam. The pesticide to be sprayed is not safe for wildlife, air, and water. Thus, we are all still in danger from pesticide drift. There are no long-term studies showing that alternate methods proposed for stopping the moth have proven safe.
Additionally, the US Dept of Agriculture anticipates many more "pests" being brought to this country as a result of globalization. Aerial spraying of urban areas is off the table for now, but it may yet be proposed as a solution to new pests.
Our next battle is to help shift our world towards using more benign and natural, instead of chemical, solutions; from pesticide on our foods to organic food. Stay informed and stay active!
This FREE meeting will have an informative talk (including information on affidavits for damage claims), Q & A time, and letter writing to key people in government. For more info email: Katie Cartwright at katiecart.kathryn@gmail.com or see www.stopthespraymarin.org
We need official, signed statements that can be sent to elected officials, governmental agencies and/or judicial bodies, voicing our disagreement with the pesticide operation.
PLEASE, invite your friends and neighbors to this informative and interactive evening.
If you can, please bring paper, pen, envelopes, stamps for 5-10 letters and/or laptop computers. You will be able to print letters to sign at our office. Call the office for directions 415-924-7824.
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June 25 (Wednesday)
An Evening of Compassionate Communication (NVC) Role Playing
with Lori Grace, Scott Catamas, Ritch Davidson and Phil Willcher
7:00 pm NVC Basics for newcomers (optional—please call by 5 pm day of)
7:30 to 10:30 pm |Cost: $20 paid by 5 pm the day of the event; $25 at the door| Location: Sunrise Center - 645 Tamalpais Dr. Ste. A, Corte Madera, CA 94925|Call 415-924-7824 to register | MAP
Theme for evening: What is alive for you?
Bring a topic or a life-situation of whatever is alive for you. We will use theater like Improv process to deepen and broaden our skills. This is a lively, informative, once-a-week practice groups, which uses Nonviolent Communication (AKA Compassionate Communication) as developed by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg. Each evening will offer many possibilities to better meet the variety of needs of the group, always sharing new insights on how to transform judgmental thoughts and reactions into sincere experiences of compassion and empathy. These Role-play/Practice sessions will include at least two facilitators, and likely others; thus, we can break into interest groups as needed, and so everyone will have plenty of personalized attention.
We will offer a brief introduction to the basic four-step process for those new to NVC; and, of course there will be lots of opportunities to practice, practice, practice — always using your own issues and challenges that are alive for you in the moment.
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June 27 (Friday)
Inspiring Movie and Discussion Night,
Film: Harmony Festival Videos Showing
host Ed Ellsworth
7:30 to 10:30 pm | Cost: $5 to $15 Sliding scale | Location: Sunrise Center 645 Tamalpais Dr. Corte Madera | Pre-Reg.: Preferred, not required. Drop-in okay | Call 415 -924-7824 | Potluck - Bring Snacks and/or drinks to share | MAP
Please join us Friday, June 27, from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm for a Harmony Festival 2008 & 2007 videos showing.
One video from Harmony Festival 2008 will feature the band Lalita's Grace, featuring Lalita and Richard Karst, Wendy Grace, Ed Ellsworth, David Robinette, Teresa Brumfield, Dave Mudge, Chris, Steve, and Fantuzzi.
We will include a slideshow and video of the Goddess Dancers appearing on the 2008 Goddess Stage, featuring choreographer Monica Caldwell, and Harmony Festival organizer Debra Guisti.
Enjoy highlights of last year's festival, including Lovelutions with Fantuzzi, and Raphael and Kutira and the Shaman Light Singers (featuring Raphael and Kutira, Lalita and Richard Karst, Wendy Grace, Ed Ellsworth, David Robinette, Teresa Brumfield, and Fantuzzi). The video is supplied by Kitty Wells and David Mudge.
If there is time, we will also show other guest videos and pictures. If you have any video that you would like to share from the Harmony Festival, please let us know right away.
Ed has posted a photo album and slideshow of this year's Harmony Festival, and thought you might like to check it out. To visit, just click on the link below or paste the URL into your browser.
http://web.mac.com/ed.e/Site/Harmony_Festival.html
Take a look and join us at Sunrise Center on Friday, June 27th!
This is a snack potluck, so please bring snacks or drink to share.
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In July
July 9 (Wednesday)
An Evening of Compassionate Communication (NVC) Role Playing
with Lori Grace, Scott Catamas, Ritch Davidson and Phil Willcher
7:00 pm NVC Basics for newcomers (optional—please call by 5 pm day of)
7:30 to 10:30 pm |Cost: $20 paid by 5 pm the day of the event; $25 at the door| Location: Sunrise Center - 645 Tamalpais Dr. Ste. A, Corte Madera, CA 94925|Call 415-924-7824 to register | MAP
Theme for evening: What is alive for you?
Bring a topic or a life-situation of whatever is alive for you. We will use theater like Improv process to deepen and broaden our skills. This is a lively, informative, once-a-week practice groups, which uses Nonviolent Communication (AKA Compassionate Communication) as developed by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg. Each evening will offer many possibilities to better meet the variety of needs of the group, always sharing new insights on how to transform judgmental thoughts and reactions into sincere experiences of compassion and empathy. These Role-play/Practice sessions will include at least two facilitators, and likely others; thus, we can break into interest groups as needed, and so everyone will have plenty of personalized attention.
We will offer a brief introduction to the basic four-step process for those new to NVC; and, of course there will be lots of opportunities to practice, practice, practice — always using your own issues and challenges that are alive for you in the moment.
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July 11 (Friday)
Inspiring Movie and Discussion Night,
Film: Cry the Beloved Country OR Do The Right Thing
(vote for your choice by June 25th)
Hosted by Scott Catamas and Oshalla Marcus
7:30 to 10:30 pm | Cost: $5 to $15 Sliding scale | Location: Sunrise Center 645 Tamalpais Dr. Corte Madera | Pre-Reg.: Preferred, not required. Drop-in okay | Call 415 -924-7824 | Potluck - Bring Snacks and/or drinks to share | MAP
Cry the Beloved Country is one of the most gripping films that Scott has ever seen. It paints an extraordinary picture of two radically different lives and cultures. James Earl Jones portrays an impoverished preacher who lives on the enormous estate of South African Landowner Richard Harris. Both are men of integrity, brought together through a mutual tragedy. The film presents multiple points of view, and is exquisitely filmed. Both lead actors give extraordinary performances, and the score by John Barry is considered to be one of his classics.
OR
Do the Right Thing was the film that established Spike Lee as a dynamic writer and director. His screenplay for this film was nominated for an Academy Award and won several other awards. The cast is led by Danny Aiello, who was nominated for an Oscar for his performance. The setting is during the hottest days in summer when tensions are high and breaking points are thin. Spike Lee demonstrates that racism can be passed down through the generations. Violence begets violence and the end of this movie makes you feel how intense confusion, anger, violence, ignorance and racism can become. Tempers flare and rage is in the air. This movie does not offer solutions; it raises questions. Which is a perfect starting point for a dynamic discussion.
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July 16 (Wednesday)
Compassionate Communication(NVC) for Creating Greater Relationships
with Scott Catamas
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm |Cost: pay by donation | Location: Open Secret Bookstore 923 C St
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 457-4191|Call for more information 415-924-7824 | MAP
Deepen and broaden your skills using Compassionate Communication, AKA Nonviolent Communication(TM) (NVC), in these lively, informative, role-play-oriented practice evenings.
Compassionate Communication can help you have more love in your life and be more centered when facing challenging situations. Using role-plays of conflicts — pre-planned as well as suggested by the audience — we will show you how to:
• Communicate your needs to someone so you can be more easily heard and understood;
• Help another person to verbalize their underlying needs to be fully heard and understood, so that,
• You can both more easily come to a win-win result.
Scott Catamas has extensive background in both Nonviolent Communication and Theatre Games / Role-Play.
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July 18 (Friday)
A Global Warming Update
with Lori Grace, and Scott Catamas
7:00 pm to 9:30 pm |Cost: pay by donation | Location: Open Secret Bookstore 923 C St
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 457-4191|Call for more information 415-924-7824 | MAP
Things are warming up faster than the scientist thought previously. More and more evidence is piling up that we need to stay current with what is happening and how we can impact the change. Lori and Scott attended the Climate Project update in L.A. They urgently appeal to you to attend to hear what the Scientist are saying. Be prepared. Come and learn. Denial does not make it better only joining community and learning what we can do as a grassroots movement can impact real change.
Click here to see a Video on what carbon emmissions would look like if we could see them.
For more information: http://www.wecansolveit.org/
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July 21 (Monday)
An Evening of Compassionate Communication (NVC) Role Playing
with Lori Grace, Scott Catamas, Ritch Davidson and Phil Willcher
7:00 pm NVC Basics for newcomers (optional—please call by 5 pm day of)
7:30 to 10:30 pm |Cost: $20 paid by 5 pm the day of the event; $25 at the door| Location: Sunrise Center - 645 Tamalpais Dr. Ste. A, Corte Madera, CA 94925|Call 415-924-7824 to register | MAP
Theme for evening: What is alive for you?
Bring a topic or a life-situation of whatever is alive for you. We will use Improv to deepen and broaden our skills. This is a lively, informative, once-a-week practice groups, which uses Nonviolent Communication (AKA Compassionate Communication) as developed by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg. Each evening will offer many possibilities to better meet the variety of needs of the group, always sharing new insights on how to transform judgmental thoughts and reactions into sincere experiences of compassion and empathy. These Role-play/Practice sessions will include at least two facilitators, and likely others; thus, we can break into interest groups as needed, and so everyone will have plenty of personalized attention.
We will offer a brief introduction to the basic four-step process for those new to NVC; and, of course there will be lots of opportunities to practice, practice, practice — always using your own issues and challenges that are alive for you in the moment.
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July 22 (Thursday)
Celebrating the Feast Day of Mary Magdalene
hosted by Elizabeth Kelly and Songstress Sabenah
7:00 to 9:30 pm | Cost - $20 | Sunrise Center 645 Tamalpais Dr. Corte Madera|Pre-Reg.: Preferred, not required. Drop-in okay |Call 415 -924-7824 |Potluck - Bring Snacks and/or drinks to share
Description will be posted soon.
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July 25 (Friday)
Inspiring Movie and Discussion Night,
Film: Burning Man film or Brazil (TBA)
host Ed Ellsworth
7:30 to 10:30 pm | Cost: $5 to $15 Sliding scale | Location: Sunrise Center 645 Tamalpais Dr. Corte Madera | Pre-Reg.: Preferred, not required. Drop-in okay | Call 415 -924-7824 | Potluck - Bring Snacks and/or drinks to share | MAP
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July 26 (Friday)
On Maui at Hale Akua Garden Farms:
"ORGANIC GARDENING FOR PLEASURE AND PROFIT"
Presenter: Robbie Friedlander
2:00 to 4:00 pm | Cost: $10 Donation | Location: On Maui at Hale Akua Garden Farms | Information and directions: 572-9300 | MAP
"ORGANIC GARDENING FOR PLEASURE AND PROFIT."
Come learn tips on organic gardening and talk story with me about how to sell your extra produce
to stores and restaurants, and / or grow food to sell as a business.
For those events taking place at Hale Akua Garden Farm, we invite you to
Come early (1-2pm) to enjoy the grounds here: Saltwater pool, hot tubs, gardens.
Hale Akua Garden Farm is located on Door of Faith Road, Huelo.
or click the directions link on this web site.
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Come for a "Learning Vacation" on Maui
On Maui at Hale Akua Garden Farms: Come and visit. Customize your learning experience.
Hale Akua Garden Farm, a certified organic farm on Maui, offers a learning vacation where you can take courses on a variety of topics from organic farming, gardening, organic composting, natural pest control, natural soil enrichment and sustainability.
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