Programs

FEBRUARY

Open Meditation, Healing of the Earth and Self, Sunday, February 21, 2:30 to 3:30 pm

Facilitator: Barbara Pierce. There will be music and readings on Imbolc and Brigid. Please bring a green candle in a holder. There will be a short guided meditation.

Webcast "The Seven Stars of Hinduism" Dileep Thatte, Thursday February 25, 7:30 pm

Hinduism is a very complex religion with a number of rituals, extensive mythology, and numerous practices. Many times, the core beliefs of the religion get eclipsed by these. This tends to lead to misunderstandings and myths about the religion amongst the Hindus as well as non-Hindus. In order to address this issue, Dileep has organized the fundamental beliefs of Hinduism in a memorable and understandable fashion. He will also focus on how these beliefs and understandings can be related and integrated with our modern everyday life.

MARCH

Tibetan Singing Bowls and Tuning forks with Kathleen Calby, Sunday March 14, 2:30 pm

Enjoy the refreshing nature of a mountain stream—with sound.
Relieve the stress of your day, unclutter your thoughts and relax with a “musical massage.” The harmonics produced by the gem crystal singing bowls, Tibetan bowls and tuning forks are extremely soothing. As part of the presentation, you will:
- Learn how these new gem crystal bowls blend emeralds, rubies, and diamonds with quartz at 4,000+ degrees F
- Discover why the antique Tibetan bowls are not just brass, but composed of seven metals and how those relate to different planets in our solar system.
- Experience how your whole body can “hear” not just your ears.
- Change sound with your hands and feel its wave vibration.
- Hearing the crystal bowls allows you to relax and unwind. Many people report that it offers a time to re-balance and harmonize.
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Drumming: Funny Bunny Jokes, Saturday, March 20, 2:00 to 4:00 pm

Facilitator: Beverly Cotton

Thinking “Theosophically”, Sunday, March 21, 2:30 to 3:30 pm

Revisit the fundamentals of Theosophy in a new ways and through a variety of illustrations. Learn how to study about ourselves and the Universe “Theosophically” through lecture and discussion.
Facilitator: Frank Vedegys 330-416-5639

APRIL

Webcast "Unpacking the Parables: Jesus as Wisdom Teacher" Ron Miller, Thursday, April 1, 7:30 pm

We’re told that Jesus taught in parables. What is a parable and why is it such an effective teaching method? What do we learn about Jesus as a teacher and about his message from these parables?

New Members Tea, Sunday, April 11, 2:30 to 4:30 pm

This year our “Tea” will be in the form of a picnic (indoors). New members will enjoy iced tea, fruit kabobs and various picnic time favorites. All members welcome.

Webcast "Kandinsky, Spiritual Insight, and Abstract Art" Dan Noga, Thursday, April 15, 7:30 pm

Wassily Kandinsky, a major figure in abstract art, was deeply influenced by Theosophy. Through his contact with Theosophy, he became interested in perceiving and depicting the inner life, rather than mere external form. We shall explore Theosophical ideas that inspired the artist as well as their influence on the way we perceive reality.

Open Meditation, Sunday, April 18, 2:30 to 3:30 pm

Facilitator: Candace Hetterle

Webcast "Cosmos, Soul, and Holy Ecology" Gabrielle Uhlein, Thursday, April 22, 7:30 pm

Discover earth-care as soul-care and share in what Thomas Berry called “The Great Work” – to assist “the human community toward a more appropriate relationship with this stupendous creation…” Using his writings and remarkable images of the cosmos and the world, participants will experience the awe and exuberance that was Thomas Berry’s hallmark approach to the Creation and to the Divine. Updated 10/31/09

Habitat for Humanity Retool/Restore, Saturday, April 24, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

In conjunction with Earth Day it's time to clean your garage and basement and bring us your extra hammers, screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches etc. Small tool donations accepted.
Contact Annette Tabar, 216-671-0789.

Library Workday, Saturday, April 24, Noon to 4:00 pm

Volunteers needed! Add your name to the signup sheet in the lodge or email Joanne, DRMOMRICH@aol.com, if you would like to help. A pizza lunch will be provided.

MAY

Webcast "White Lotus Day: Awakening to Higher Consciousness" Pablo Sender, Thursday, May 6, 7:30 pm

White Lotus Day commemorates the death of H. P. Blavatsky and celebrates her life and teachings. Our materialistic culture doesn’t give us the tools we need to stimulate the awakening of our spiritual consciousness. Our daily life tends to anchor us to the personal consciousness. Explore a Theosophical approach to reaching our higher consciousness so that it can become a living force in our daily life. The evening includes readings suggested by HPB.

“Your Soul’s Plan”, Robert Schwartz, Sunday, May 16, 2:30 to 4:30 pm

Robert Schwartz, author of the book “Your Soul’s Plan: Discovering the Real Meaning of the Life You Planned Before You Were Born”, will discuss why we ourselves plan our greatest challenges before we’re born. Working with four gifted mediums and channels, Schwartz researched the pre-birth plans of dozens of individuals to determine what they had planned and why. His book contains ten true stories of people who planned physical illnesses, having handicapped children, deafness, blindness, drug addiction, alcoholism, losing a loved one, and severe accidents. The book presents the actual conversations people had with their future parents, spouses and romantic partners, children, friends, and other loved ones when they planned their lives together. Suffering that once seemed purposeless becomes imbued with deep meaning; negative feelings are healed and replaced by acceptance, forgiveness, gratitude, and peace.

Habitat for Humanity Retool/Restore, Saturday, May 22, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

It's time to clean your garage and basement and bring us your extra hammers, screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches etc. Small tool donations accepted.
Contact Annette Tabar, 216-671-0789.

Open Meditation, Sunday, May 23, 2:30 to 3:30 pm

Facilitator: TBA

JUNE

New Member Initiation, Sunday, June 13, 2:30 pm

Members only event

Annual Business Meeting, Monday, June 14, 7:00 pm

All members welcome.

JULY

Second Annual Theosophical Open House, July 25

Save the date! More information to come!

Updated 02/20/10