Summer Retreat

Date & time: Saturday, June 28th 10:30am-3:30pm

Location: 525 Waterloo Road, Stanhope, NJ (at the JAM building   across from the church, and please park in the church parking lot) 

 

LINK FOR REGISTRATION -  https://forms.office.com/r/EiVVVA3X8b

Please register here and then e-mail lornawiseowl@gmail.com to confirm you have registered.

 

This event is provided freely to all who attend, but donations to

offset material and refreshment costs are welcome.

 

RETREAT THEME: FINDING AND BUILDING COMMUNITY 

10:30-11 am  Arriving and Registration ( Refreshments will be provided) 

 

11 am - FINDING HAPPINESS IN DIFFICULT TIMES 

(Professor Rich Linden)

 

Throughout history, philosophers have searched for the roots of happiness. More recently, positive psychologists have explored the same question using the tools of scientific research. We will explore their findings and how we can apply them to our daily lives. A bibliography will be provided for those wanting to learn more about this fascinating topic.

 

12 noon - LUNCH ( Please bring your own bag lunch)

 

1 pm - ENHANCING TOGETHERNESS THROUGH CLAY

 (Kathleen Nolan of  pequestpottery.com offers hand and wheel

building classes for adults and children, private or small groups) 

 

Description: a one-hour workshop using air-dried clay where participants will form groups and work on a similar project (chosen from 4 different aspects of hand-building with clay)

Participants can share their design amongst others in their group while creating a unique piece of their own. 

Choices of projects will be a trinket dish using decoration from nature, an outlined hand that can be shaped as a dish, a small spiritual wall plaque with a written affirmation on a cross, heart, or bird, and finally a pinch pot or coiled votive candle holder.

 

2:30 pm -CLASSIC HATHA YOGA

A strengthening, yet gentle Yoga class. Includes time for relaxation and breathing. Everyone is encouraged to listen to their body and go at their own pace.

(Danielle Aponte-300 Hour Certified Yoga Instructor) 

* Please bring a yoga mat and light weights or resistance bands if you have them.