By appointment only. $30/session.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130522T040127Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120823T160000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120823T180000Z UID:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/12-steps-compassionate-life URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/12-steps-compassionate-life SUMMARY:12 Steps to a Compassionate Life DESCRIPTION:A 12-week workshop faciliated by Rosalyn Collier and Karen Ball from the peaceCENTER which is based on the book by Karen Armstrong. Each session will begin with a differenct comtemplative practice and will end with a reflection on a paradox. You are invited to bring a brown-bag lunch or buy your lunch from Vegeria Vegan Cuisine and stay for an informal continuation of the discussion after the two-hour formal disussion.
Cost\: $5/session
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130522T040127Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120823T193000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120823T213000Z UID:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/spontaneous-and-creative-dance-improvisation-maria-winsborough URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/spontaneous-and-creative-dance-improvisation-maria-winsborough SUMMARY:Spontaneous and Creative Dance\: Improvisation with Maria Winsborough DESCRIPTION:The last class in this 3-class workshop. If you missed the first two you can still join the fun. The group is learning the principles and qualities of movement and self-expression.
$20/class. Please call to let us know you plan to attend.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130522T040127Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120825T190000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120825T210000Z UID:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/art-journey-collage-workshop-patsy-sasek URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/art-journey-collage-workshop-patsy-sasek SUMMARY:\\"The Art of the Journey\\" A Collage Workshop with Patsy Sasek DESCRIPTION:Journeys can be physical and spiritual as well. They may be a day trip or a trip of a lifetime. Remember your travels by creating an artwork collage - a visual reminder of the "\;art of the journey."\; Artist Patsy Sasek will conduct this relaxed and enjoyable workshop to help you record your travel memories with a beautiful colllage. Bring your maps\, copies of your journal entries\, photos\, postcards\, tickets\, brochures\, menus\, sketeches and what-have-you to remember your trip. All other art materials will be provided. This workshop is designed for beginner or seasoned artist alike. You will take home a finished art piece at the end of this two-hour workshop.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130522T040127Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120827T160000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120827T173000Z UID:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/writing-circle-facilitated-carla-pineda-2 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/writing-circle-facilitated-carla-pineda-2 SUMMARY:Writing Circle facilitated by Carla Pineda DESCRIPTION:Drop in\, bring your journal and enjoy writing in a circle of women. The group uses prompts\, questions and other tools to inspire you to find your voice. There is no right or wrong way to do this\; no experience is necessary\, and it will be fun!
Carla Pineda is a writer\, retreat leader and certified spiritual cirector. She has a background in counseling and has used a personal journal as a tool for spiritual growth both for herself and in group setting for over 20 years. She is the assistant manager here at Viva and she spends her paycheck on books and journals.
Cost\: $10. Please call us to let us know you plan to attend.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130522T040127Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120827T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120827T200000Z UID:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/healing-touch-blend-massage-d-ellis-phelps-7 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/healing-touch-blend-massage-d-ellis-phelps-7 SUMMARY:Healing Touch Blend Massage with D Ellis Phelps DESCRIPTION:Whether you have muscle tension\, are suffering from illness or experiencing a life transition such as divorce or death of a loved one Healing Touch Blend can help. D. Ellis Phelps\, LMT #105635\, uses muscular manipulation (massage)\, breath-work\, guided meditation and energetic balancing techinques (hands lightly on or above the body) to clear negative energies\, release tension and restore balance to the mind-body thus improving her client's overall sense of well-being\, resetting the parasympthetic nervous system and bringing the mind-body into the optimum state for self-healing. Sessions can be a few as 10 minutes or a long as an hour. Wear comfortable\, stretchable clothing when possible.
Please call for an appointment or just drop by and see if D has any time available. Cost\: $1/minute.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130522T040127Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120828T010000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120828T020000Z UID:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/vibrant-lotus-qigong-class-led-joellen-kaczorowski-2 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/vibrant-lotus-qigong-class-led-joellen-kaczorowski-2 SUMMARY:Vibrant Lotus\: Qigong Class led by Joellen Kaczorowski DESCRIPTION:Participants should be familiar with Women's Qigong by Deborah Davis. This book is available at Viva.
$18/class.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130522T040127Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120828T150000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120828T153000Z UID:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/morning-meditation-72 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/morning-meditation-72 SUMMARY:Morning Meditation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130522T040127Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120829T000000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120829T013000Z UID:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/study-group-based-untie-strong-woman-clarissa-pinkola-estes-4 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/study-group-based-untie-strong-woman-clarissa-pinkola-estes-4 SUMMARY:Study Group Based on Untie the Strong Woman by Clarissa Pinkola Estes DESCRIPTION:This group is facilitated by Carla Pineda and Pat Osoria.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130522T040127Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120829T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120829T190000Z UID:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/sound-healing-jodi-roberts-5 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/sound-healing-jodi-roberts-5 SUMMARY:Sound Healing with Jodi Roberts DESCRIPTION:By appointment only. $30 session.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130522T040127Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120830T160000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120830T180000Z UID:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/12-steps-compassionate-life-0 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/12-steps-compassionate-life-0 SUMMARY:12 Steps to a Compassionate Life DESCRIPTION:A 12-week workshop faciliated by Rosalyn Collier and Karen Ball from the peaceCENTER which is based on the book by Karen Armstrong. Each session will begin with a differenct comtemplative practice and will end with a reflection on a paradox. You are invited to bring a brown-bag lunch or buy your lunch from Vegeria Vegan Cuisine and stay for an informal continuation of the discussion after the two-hour formal disussion.
Cost\: $5/session
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130522T040127Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120903T150000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120904T020000Z UID:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/labor-day-monday-sept-3rd URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/labor-day-monday-sept-3rd SUMMARY:We will be closed on Labor Day\: Monday\, Sept. 3rd DESCRIPTION:We will be closed.
Have a safe and happy holiday!
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130522T040127Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120904T150000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120904T153000Z UID:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/morning-meditation-73 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/morning-meditation-73 SUMMARY:Morning Meditation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130522T040127Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120906T160000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120906T180000Z UID:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/deliberation-exhibit-garments-caryl-gaubatz-inspired-poetry URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/deliberation-exhibit-garments-caryl-gaubatz-inspired-poetry SUMMARY:\\"Deliberation\\" An Exhibit of Garments by Caryl Gaubatz Inspired by Poetry DESCRIPTION:Opening Reception
Thursday\, Sept. 6th\: 10 AM 12 Noon
Come for Coffee\, Cookies and Creations
Caryl's garments are wearable art\: each one unique and each one representing much"\;Deliberation"\; and effort on the part of its creator who in turn was inspired by the poetry of Rumi and others. This show will be up until October 4th. The garmetns on display will be for sale. Come early for the best selection!
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130522T040127Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120906T160000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120906T180000Z UID:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/12-steps-compassionate-life-weekly-study-based-book-karen-armstorng URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/12-steps-compassionate-life-weekly-study-based-book-karen-armstorng SUMMARY:12 Steps to a Compassionate Life\: A Weekly Study based on the book by Karen Armstorng DESCRIPTION:This discussion group which began on Wednesday\, Aug. 16th and which will run through Nov. 1st is facilitated by Rosalyn Collier and Karen Ball of the peaceCENTER. Each session begins with a different contemplative practice and ends with a reflection on a paradox. You do not have to be present for all twelve sessions\; come as you are able. You may bring a bag lunch or buy your lunch from Vegeria Vegan Cuisine and stay after the formal discussion for informal conversation.
Cost\: $5/session.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130522T040127Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120906T233000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120907T020000Z UID:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/sub-rosa-womens-writing-group-facilitated-pat-osoria-5 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/sub-rosa-womens-writing-group-facilitated-pat-osoria-5 SUMMARY:Sub-Rosa Women's Writing Group facilitated by Pat Osoria DESCRIPTION:This grop meets on the first Thursday of every month. It is open to women writers of all genres and all levels of experience.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130522T040127Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120908T180000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120908T200000Z UID:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/book-lunch-club-alchemist-paulo-coelho URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/book-lunch-club-alchemist-paulo-coelho SUMMARY:Book with Lunch Club\: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130522T040127Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120908T200000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120908T220000Z UID:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/interfaith-book-discussion-group-2 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/interfaith-book-discussion-group-2 SUMMARY:Interfaith Book Discussion Group DESCRIPTION:Based on When Mystic Master Meet\: Towards a New Matrix for Christian-Muslim Dialogue. This month the group will discuss Chapter 5\: "\;Ibn al-'Arabi and Meister Exkhart\: synthesizing a Comparative Mystical Conversation."\; The discussion will be moderated by Narjis Pierre and Sarah Shah.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130522T040127Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120909T200000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120909T220000Z UID:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/book-signing-i-always-sit-my-back-wall-dr-harry-croft-md-and-rev-dr-chrys-parker-jd URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/book-signing-i-always-sit-my-back-wall-dr-harry-croft-md-and-rev-dr-chrys-parker-jd SUMMARY:Book-Signing\: I Always Sit With My Back to the Wall by Dr. Harry A. Croft\, M.D. and Rev. Dr. Chrys Parker\, J.D. DESCRIPTION:The authors will be with us to discuss their groundbreaking book\: I always Sit with My Back to the Wall\: Manageing Traumatic Stress and Combat PTSD through the R-E-C-O-V-E-R Approach for Veterans and Families (Balanced Living Communications\, 2011\, $24.95 pb.)
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130522T040127Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120910T160000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120910T173000Z UID:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/writing-circle-facilitated-carla-pineda-3 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/writing-circle-facilitated-carla-pineda-3 SUMMARY:Writing Circle facilitated by Carla Pineda DESCRIPTION:Drop in\, bring your journal and enjoy writing in a circle of women. The group uses prompts\, questions and other tools to inspire you to find your voice. There is no right or wrong way to do this\; no experience is necessary\, and it will be fun!
Carla Pineda is a writer\, retreat leader and certified spiritual cirector. She has a background in counseling and has used a personal journal as a tool for spiritual growth both for herself and in group setting for over 20 years. She is the assistant manager here at Viva and she spends her paycheck on books and journals.
Cost\: $10. Please call us to let us know you plan to attend
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130522T040127Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120910T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120910T200000Z UID:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/healing-touch-blend-massage-d-ellis-phelps-8 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/healing-touch-blend-massage-d-ellis-phelps-8 SUMMARY:Healing Touch Blend Massage with D. Ellis Phelps DESCRIPTION:Whether you have muscle tension\, are suffering from illness or experiencing a life transition such as divorce or death of a loved one Healing Touch Blend can help. D. Ellis Phelps\, LMT #105635\, uses muscular manipulation (massage)\, breath-work\, guided meditation and energetic balancing techinques (hands lightly on or above the body) to clear negative energies\, release tension and restore balance to the mind-body thus improving her client's overall sense of well-being\, resetting the parasympthetic nervous system and bringing the mind-body into the optimum state for self-healing. Sessions can be a few as 10 minutes or a long as an hour. Wear comfortable\, stretchable clothing when possible.
Please call for an appointment or just drop by and see if D has any time available. Cost\: $1/minute.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130522T040127Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120911T150000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120911T153000Z UID:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/morning-meditation-74 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/morning-meditation-74 SUMMARY:Morning Meditation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130522T040127Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120912T000000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120912T013000Z UID:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/study-group-based-untie-strong-woman URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/study-group-based-untie-strong-woman SUMMARY:Study Group based on Untie the Strong Woman DESCRIPTION:This women's group which meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month is facilitated by Pat Osoria and Carla Pineda.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130522T040127Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120913T160000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120913T180000Z UID:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/12-steps-compassionate-life-weekly-study-based-book-karen-armstrong URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/12-steps-compassionate-life-weekly-study-based-book-karen-armstrong SUMMARY:12 Steps to a Compassionate Life\: A Weekly Study Based on the book by Karen Armstrong DESCRIPTION:This discussion group which began on Wednesday\, Aug. 16th and which will run through Nov. 1st is facilitated by Rosalyn Collier and Karen Ball of the peaceCENTER. Each session begins with a different contemplative practice and ends with a reflection on a paradox. You do not have to be present for all twelve sessions\; come as you are able. You may bring a bag lunch or buy your lunch from Vegeria Vegan Cuisine and stay after the formal discussion for informal conversation.
Cost\: $5/session.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130522T040127Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120917T160000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120917T173000Z UID:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/writing-circle-facilitated-carla-pineda-4 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/writing-circle-facilitated-carla-pineda-4 SUMMARY:Writing Circle facilitated by Carla Pineda DESCRIPTION:Drop in\, bring your journal and enjoy writing in a circle of women. The group uses prompts\, questions and other tools to inspire you to find your voice. There is no right or wrong way to do this\; no experience is necessary\, and it will be fun!
Carla Pineda is a writer\, retreat leader and certified spiritual cirector. She has a background in counseling and has used a personal journal as a tool for spiritual growth both for herself and in group setting for over 20 years. She is the assistant manager here at Viva and she spends her paycheck on books and journals.
Cost\: $10. Please call us to let us know you plan to attend
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130522T040127Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120917T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120917T200000Z UID:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/healing-touch-blend-massage-d-ellis-phelps-9 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/healing-touch-blend-massage-d-ellis-phelps-9 SUMMARY:Healing Touch Blend Massage with D. Ellis Phelps DESCRIPTION:Whether you have muscle tension\, are suffering from illness or experiencing a life transition such as divorce or death of a loved one Healing Touch Blend can help. D. Ellis Phelps\, LMT #105635\, uses muscular manipulation (massage)\, breath-work\, guided meditation and energetic balancing techinques (hands lightly on or above the body) to clear negative energies\, release tension and restore balance to the mind-body thus improving her client's overall sense of well-being\, resetting the parasympthetic nervous system and bringing the mind-body into the optimum state for self-healing. Sessions can be a few as 10 minutes or a long as an hour. Wear comfortable\, stretchable clothing when possible.
Please call for an appointment or just drop by and see if D has any time available. Cost\: $1/minute.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130522T040127Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120918T150000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120918T153000Z UID:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/morning-meditation-75 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.vivabooks.com/event/morning-meditation-75 SUMMARY:Morning Meditation END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR