OCTOBER EVENTS
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| Click on the following dates to move through this document. Also see a summary of Fairs. The "Listers" page includes groups or individuals with multiple event listings. General information, addresses and phone numbers are provided there rather than in each listing. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1 GLASTONBURY- Sacred Rivers Yoga Meditation Intensive - KESHAV HOWE The commitment to a full and rich meditative silence facilitates the most fertile ground possible, and transforms the way that we live our lives. We will step into a supportive environment that will provide both structure and support for a full taste of clarity and openness. It is time to stop overlooking the vibrant and harmonious pulsation of life. The insights and revelations that you receive are gifts from an eternally conscious and still awareness that is alive in you. See Listers. Time: 7 to 9 p.m. Cost: $20 cash GUILFORD - Shoreline Center for Wholistic Health A Concert of Holographic Sound Healing and Quartz Crystal Bowls - RANDEANE TETU Experience the benefits of voice and quartz crystal bowl holographic sound healing to stimulate healing at a very deep level. Simply by listening, you'll experience the benefits for clearing, balancing, and uplifting your entire energy system. For information or in the event of inclement weather, please call (860) 345-4226. Held at 35 Boston Street. See Listers. Time: 7:30 pm Cost: $10 MIDDLETOWN - A New Page Manifest a Miracle - Make a Magic Candle - KAREN HOLLIS Held every Friday evening through November 5. "Readings By Karen" and "A New Page" team up to come to your rescue! Looking for the love of your life? Need a new job? Could use more money? Court Case pending? Learn how to harness the power of candles to achieve your goals. This is a hands on class where you will make your candle specific to your need. Come spend time productively learning from Karen how to make your dreams come true. Held at 1060 Newfield Street. Class size: 6 min, 8 max. Pre-registration is required. Call 860-665-8024 to enroll or go to www.readingsbykaren.com for more details. Time: 7 to 9 p.m. Cost: $250 includes class instruction on how to create your candle. Materials are in addition to class cost and will be available the night of the first class. (Payment will be made to "Readings By Karen" and payment plans are available) Visa, Mastercard, Discover accepted. FRIDAY - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1 - 3 WEST HARTFORD - Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center Women's Retreat - God Changes Everything This retreat explores our capacity to adapt gracefully to change. Any living thing that stops changing has died. But our God, we believe, is with us in each moment as we navigate both the difficult and the welcomed changes which bring new life into our hearts and souls. The retreat will provide opportunity for rest, reflection, interactive workshops, inspiring music, home-cooked meals, and free time. For information, contact phone: (860) 521-0440 X 105 or email holyfamilyretreat@cpprov.org. Visit and register on our website: www.holyfamilyretreat.org. See Listers. A buffet dinner is available on Friday night from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The retreat concludes with Sunday brunch at noon. Offering: $225-$250 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2 FARMINGTON - Farmington Hypnosis and Awareness Center Laws of Attraction, Electromagnetic Energy and Chakras - ALTHEA DEPASCALE Have you ever wondered how you are attracting the things you're thinking about? Do you also experience the things you fear the most? Learning the important function of energy and how you manifest and attract your life experiences will be the subject of this workshop. There is a Law in the universe that deals specifically with attractions. Electromagnetic energy is how we exchange and communicate with the universe to bring to us opportunities or experiences that will benefit our spiritual growth, as well as our happiness or unhappiness. The electromagnetic energy is then processed through a number of Chakras in our bodies. Becoming aware of the process will provide a greatly needed consciousness to help you to have more of the kind of life you want. Reservations please (860) 677-8650. Visit our website at www.FarmingtonHypnosisandAwareness.com. See Listers. Time: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost: $75 GLASTONBURY - simply fitness for the spirit, mind and body Praying in Color - PRISCILLA BENGTSON Are you hungry to know Spirit better? Maybe you are in the same dilemma as a lot of people that you just don't know how to pray. This workshop will teach you a new prayer form that will open your creative channels, quiet your mind and soothe your soul. Using simple drawing shapes and writing, you will learn how to tap into your inner child and make a deeper connection with Spirit. Drawing is half the prayer, the other half is transporting the visual memory you created with you to pray throughout the day. No drawing ability required...just an open heart and mind. To register, please call (860) 301-1468 or visit www.simplyfitnessonline.com. See Listers. Time: 9 to 10:15 a.m. Cost: $25 (See 10:30 workshop - register for both workshops this day and pay only $55) GLASTONBURY - simply fitness for the spirit, mind and body Introduction to Mandalas - PRISCILLA BENGTSON Explore and experience the dynamics and power of the mandala. Learn the symbolism that is encoded in the mandala on the intellectual, physical, emotional and spiritual levels. Gain an understanding of the meanings of the colors, shapes and placement of objects you use to create your mandala. To register, please call (860) 301-1468 or visit www.simplyfitnessonline.com. Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost: $45 (See 9 a.m. workshop - register for both workshops this day and pay only $55) WALLINGFORD - Spirit of Light Your Destiny and the Sacred Science of the 52 Cards - MARY ANNE COSTERELLA An introductory group seminar focused on the original science associated with the deck of common playing cards. Learn about the ancient wisdoms dating back to Atlantis and Egypt. Discover the interconnectedness between Astrology, Numerology, Personology and the Mystic Science of the Common Playing Cards. Understand that your Birthday camouflaged inside a deck of ordinary playing cards, reveals your spiritual code and unlocks the mysteries of your Life's Curriculum. Explore beyond the physical realm of personality and allow your Soul to inform you about character development, career, relationships, health and finances. Define your Life Purpose on this planet from the Soul Map you created before your Birth. Individualized Birth Data and (Mini) Destiny Card Readings provided. (Registration requires pertinent Birth Data--Date and Birth Year) Held at 1161 South Broad Street. Register at (203) 641-3371. Visit www.thespiritoflight.org. See Listers. Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $85 WATERTOWN - The Metaphysical/Holistic Center Psychic Fair Readings are $20 for 20 minutes or $40 for a 40-minute session. Taped sessions are $2 extra for the tape. You may call and reserve your reading early by calling (860) 274-9250. The Metaphysical & Holistic Center has been holding psychic fairs in CT since 1994. We carefully screen our readers and do not accept scamming here at the center. Held at 24 Depot Street. Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. SATURDAY - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 - 3 BETHANY - The Graduate Institute The Integration of Shamanic Arts and the Outcomes of Intention: Healing Wholeness and Power - GENE ANG and DIANE HINDMAN This 2-day intensive workshop is open to people who want to explore shamanic methods for healing themselves and others. We will embrace and employ our inner resources (power animals and teachers) to uncover that part of our divine essence that is full of wisdom, pure compassion and unconditional love. Learn and practice techniques to facilitate and support healing, such as journeying, meditation, discussion, and group interaction. This workshop is suitable for those with limited experience with shamanic work. Please note, this workshop is the second in a series of three: the third will take place November 6/7. To Register, contact: Dr. Diane Hindman at (860) 508-0894 or email: drhindmanphd@yahoo.com Time: From 9 to 5 p.m. both days. Cost: $250* (*$475 for both if registering for the two remaining workshops) SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3 BLOOMFIELD - The Center for Holistic Empowerment Door Opener Magazine Business Skills Enhancement Day - DORY DZINSKI, PRISCILLA BENGTSON, COLLEEN BEHAN, JEAN EGAN, CELESTE MATTINGLY Back by popular demand! Some of you could not make it to our original Business Day back in May and have requested that we run it again. Here is a jam-packed and fun-filled day to refresh your skills or learn new ones about these and so much more: elevator speech, list building, effective display ads, all about websites, emarketing, communication, a bit about social networks, video use, business plans, changing from traditional to holistic practice, etc! There will be plenty of time for participants to ask specific questions. Bring your notebooks to jot down information, but all the presenters will have hand-outs as well. Please bring your marketing materials to share with the participants - we will have a networking table present. Huge selection of yummy restaurants in the area for lunch. Held at 3 Barnard Lane - enter through back of building. Contact Dory with any questions and register at (860) 693-2840 or thedooropener@comcast.net. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $70; $35 if you came to the first one FAIRFIELD - Fairfield Inn Psychic Fair - PROGRAMS FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT I-95, Exit 22-23 to 417 Post Road. Call (203) 255-0491 for Directions See www.ctpsychics.com. Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. MIDDLETOWN - Knight People Psychic Fair Featuring Astrology to Zulu Bones and the New Digital Aura Photography system with 22 page auric interpretation. See Listers. NEWTOWN - Edmond Town Hall Eckankar Worship Service For all who love God. Led by an ECK clergy, the service includes music and discussion with fellowship and refreshments afterward. Presented by students of Eckankar. Held at 45 Main Street. For information: (203) 545-8095 or visit www.ct-eckankar.org. Time: 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. SOUTH WINDSOR - Unity Church of Greater Hartford The unique music of Mad Agnes will perform at our Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m. See Listers. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5 GLASTONBURY - simply fitness for the spirit, mind and body Meet, Move and Pray - PRISCILLA BENGTSON It's time to connect with your spiritual, physical and emotional self. This is a four-week program that helps you reconnect with yourself and release limiting beliefs, emotional blocks and physical responses to life. Each class, we will meet and discuss those life issues that are holding you back. The power of the group will guide the discussion. We'll then move into a body awareness workout that allows you to get in touch with your physical self and release those emotional issues that display as physical aches and pains. The class ends with prayer, meditation and intentions for the week. Register only if you are truly ready to make changes in your life. Class meets four Tuesdays, October 5, 12, 19 and 26. To register, please call (860) 301-1468 or visit www.simplyfitnessonline.com. See Listers. Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost: $100 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6 GLASTONBURY - simply fitness for the spirit, mind and body Healing in Harmony Night - PRISCILLA BENGTSON Stop by the center for a healing service. Participants will sit individually with Priscilla and receive a healing. Each healing will be approximately 8 - 10 minutes. You will be served in the order in which you enter the center. The healing services are offered one night each month. For information please call (860) 301-1468 or visit www.simplyfitnessonline.com. Time: 5 to 7:00 p.m. Cost: FREE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7 BRISTOL - Church of Eternal Light Bead/Color Magick - DONNA RADCLIFFE and REV. PAM Learn how to work with beads and color to enhance your magick. Questions or to pre-register Contact Rev. Robin (860) 212-4877, Rev. Bonnie (860) 690-2257, Rev. Pam (860) 416-4459, Rev. Laura (860) 379-2991, Rev. Sassy (860) 378-9583 For more information or directions: www.churchofeternallight.com. See Worship. Time: 7 p.m. Cost $25 THURSDAY - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 - 10 WEST HARTFORD - Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center A Brush with God: Icon Painting Retreat - REV. PETER PEARSON During this four-day retreat, participants will follow step-by-step instructions and complete an icon from start to finish. Over the past few years, thousands of people from a wide variety of spiritual traditions have found themselves drawn to the mysterious and prayerful images found in the icons of Eastern Christianity. We will discuss the development of iconography, the spirituality of creating an icon, and praying with icons along with a number of related issues. Aside from the materials provided for use during the retreat or workshop, additional materials and texts will be made available to further the participants' pursuit of iconography. Each workshop session includes time for prayer and a blessing of the icons created during our time together. No prior experience is required, all skill levels are welcome. Rev. Peter Pearson has been a student of iconography for over forty years. He studied under Russian iconographer Dr. Nina Bouroff in Bethesda, Maryland, and with Philip Zimmerman at the Saint John of Damascus Academy of Sacred Arts. Peter has created hundreds of icons for private collectors, churches, and other institutions throughout the world. He is the author of A Brush with God and Another Brush with God. His passion for this art is obvious and highly infectious. For information, contact phone: (860) 521-0440 X 105 or email holyfamilyretreat@cpprov.org. Visit and register on our website: www.holyfamilyretreat.org. See Listers. Cost: $500 offering (includes materials) FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8 GLASTONBURY - Sacred Rivers Yoga Native American Shamanic Healing Circle - KESHAV HOWE This evening event is open to people who want to explore some shamanic methods of healing themselves and others. We will embrace and employ our inner resources (power animals and teachers), from a traditional Native American framework. These spirit guides assist us to uncover that part of our divine essence that is full of wisdom, pure compassion and unconditional love. Deeply perceptive shamanic insights will revealed during the course of the evening - all of us will experience profound healings. This workshop is for those with little or no experience with shamanic meditation. Please note that the specific content of this workshop is different every time offered! See Listers. Time: 7 to 9 p.m. Cost: $20 cash MOODUS - HeartStone Labyrinths ™, LLC Reiki and Labyrinths: The Interplay of Energy To Enhance Our Practice - GREG COLEMAN Reiki practitioners draw on universal energy that infuses all that we do. Labyrinths focus the Earth's energy and connect us and our clients to this fundamental energy. Working with selected labyrinths, you'll discover the labyrinth energy systems, give and receive energy to and from the labyrinth, and then explore how labyrinths can assist you in healing others and yourself. See Listers. Time: 7 to 10 p.m. Cost: $30 SOUTH WINDSOR - Unity Church of Greater Hartford Mad Agnes Farewell Concert Mad Agnes will perform a farewell concert where they will be sharing favorites as well as celebrating the release of their newest CD Chime. This is sure to be a very memorable experience. Call (860) 289-8963 for more info. Time: 8 to 10 p.m. FRIDAY - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8 - 10 WEST HARTFORD - Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center Men's Retreat - God Changes Everything This retreat explores our capacity to adapt gracefully to change. Any living thing that stops changing has died. But our God, we believe, is with us in each moment as we navigate both the difficult and the welcomed changes which bring new life into our hearts and souls. The retreat will provide opportunity for rest, reflection, interactive workshops, inspiring music, home-cooked meals, and free time. For information, contact phone: (860) 521-0440 X 105 or email holyfamilyretreat@cpprov.org. Visit and register on our website: www.holyfamilyretreat.org. See Listers. A buffet dinner is available on Friday night from 6 to 8 p.m. The retreat concludes with Sunday brunch at noon. Cost: $225-$250 offering SATURDAY - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 - 10 HEBRON - Working and Playing with Nature Spirits - TANIS HELLIWELL, MEd Based on Tanis' books Summer with the Leprechauns: A True Story and Pilgrimage with the Leprechauns, this course will share with you the secrets of manifestation according to natural laws and the natural world so that you can be more effective in your work in the world. Learn about leprechauns, fairies, elves, and meet one that wants to work with you; meet your body elemental and work with it to heal your body; learn about nature beings of different countries and cultures; and create a beautiful world in cooperation with these nature spirits. Contact and registration: email pat@mitnmin@sbcglobal.net or call (860) 617-2140. For more info, visit www.tanishelliwell.com/content/events. Time: 9:30 to 5 p.m. both dates Cost: $325 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10 BLOOMFIELD - The Center for Holistic Empowerment Tibetan Singing Bowls Workshop - MARIE MENUT, RN Join us for a Sunday afternoon of healing with Marie and her fabulous modality - the Tibetan Singing Bowls and her traditional holistic touch therapies. Marie will educate, demonstrate, and facilitate group and some individual healings. Visit: www.vibrationalhealing.org for more info about Marie. Register online at www.celestemattinglylcsw.com. Held at 3 Barnard Lane, Top Floor (enter through rear of building). Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Cost: $30 prepaid; $35 at the door. MIDDLEFIELD - Eckankar Temple of Connecticut The Power and the Grace of Unconditional Love Eckankar Connecticut Regional Seminar. For information: (860) 346-2226 or www.ct-eckankar.org. Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. MILFORD - The Magik Mirror Psychic Fair Come join us! Fair is held outdoors, weather permitting. If there's rain, please call first. Held at 234 New Haven Avenue. Call for more information (203) 876-8832 or visit www.themagikmirror.com. See Listers. Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $20 for 20 minutes MOODUS - HeartStone Labyrinths ™, LLC HeartStone Labyrinths Open House - GREG COLEMAN Join us at our Summer Open House and the walk our Forest Labyrinth and Peace Labyrinth. Experience its connections to the Earth and you, play with the finger labyrinths, and enjoy a pleasant afternoon. Come rain or shine. See Listers. Time: 1 to 5 p.m. Cost: FREE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12 COLUMBUS DAY CROMWELL - Facilitated Healing Center - Yoga Studio A Concert of Holographic Sound Healing and Quartz Crystal Bowls - RANDEANE TETU Experience the benefits of voice and quartz crystal bowl holographic sound healing to stimulate healing at a very deep level. Simply by listening, you'll experience the benefits for clearing, balancing, and uplifting your entire energy system. For information or in the event of inclement weather, please call (860) 345-4226. Held at 211 Shunpike Road. See Listers. Time: 4:45 pm Cost: $10 MANCHESTER - Manchester Community College Meditation As A Life Skill - DORY DZINSKI, LPC The first of two classes. In order to be successful with your goals - physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual - it is vitally important to find a quiet place within to experience the calm, focus and clarity that will help you to achieve them. Learn how meditation can help relieve your anxiety, distraction and internal clutter, and give you the ability to listen to your innate wisdom. Many different forms of meditation will be discussed and experienced, including silent, guided, breath-focused, body-focused and prayerful. You will learn how to stay focused, opening and closing your sessions, ways to structure your time, and how to create your sacred space. Other class held on October 19. Contact Manchester Community College for registration at (860) 512-2800 or online at www.mcc.commnet.edu. Time: 7 to 9 p.m. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13 BRISTOL - Church of Eternal Light Crystals & Gems - REV. BONNIE Understand the mysteries and magick of the Crystals and Gems. Questions or to pre-register Contact Rev. Robin (860) 212-4877, Rev. Bonnie (860) 690-2257, Rev. Pam (860) 416-4459, Rev. Laura (860) 379-2991, Rev. Sassy (860) 378-9583. For more information or directions: www.churchofeternallight.com. See Worship. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $25 GLASTONBURY - simply fitness for the spirit, mind and body/Ganesh College of Yoga Releasing Stress, Tension and Fear - PRISCILLA BENGTSON and GANESH IYER East meets West in this powerful workshop designed to provide you with the tools you need to live a life with less stress, tension and fear. Priscilla will work with you on exploring the thoughts, beliefs and actions that hold you from obtaining what you want in life. Ganesh will teach you the basics of Yoga philosophy, breathing, yoga postures and sequencing. Also, how Yoga can help you reduce stress, tension, and manage negative emotions. Please dress to move. To register, please call (860) 301-1468 or visit www.simplyfitnessonline.com. See Listers. Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost: $50 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15 GLASTONBURY - Sacred Rivers Yoga Tibetan Healing Practices - KESHAV HOWE Workshop participants will become acquainted with some ancient tradition Tibetan Shamanic healing techniques such as Pho-Wa (transference of consciousness) and Chšd (the sacrifice of hindrances to spiritual awakening). Topics include soul retrieval; ecstatic release with the dead and dying; and the healing of others, self, the community, and the planet from the Tibetan tradition. See Listers. Time: 7 to 9 p.m. Cost: $20 cash MANCHESTER - The Guild Program to be Announced Monthly programs on metaphysical and holistic topics. Programs held at The Center for Progressive Therapies, 192 Hartford Road, Manchester, CT. For upcoming programs and directions see www.theguildct.org. See Listers. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $15 with discounts available MOODUS - HeartStone Labyrinths ™, LLC Labyrinth Experiments: Experiencing The Four Energies - GREG COLEMAN Spiral, Circular, Linear, and Angular Energies: Depending upon the labyrinth, we will experience some or all of these magical energies as we play and explore the labyrinths. We will work with both finger and walking labyrinths in order to sense these energies and how they make us feel. Join to play with the labyrinths and discover all that they offer to you. See Listers. Time: 7 to 10 p.m. Cost: $30 FRIDAY - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15 - 17 BLOOMFIELD - Celeste Emelia's School of Consciousness-Raising Spiritual Empowerment with Energy Medicine and Celestial Psychology™ - CELESTE EMELIA MATTINGLY, LCSW and DORY DZINSKI, LPC Where mind & body meet spirit. Celeste and Dory present a tremendous weekend workshop. Practice cutting-edge techniques for consciousness-raising in a safe environment. You will learn new healing techniques, do some fun and enlightening personal exploration through dyads and triads, and so much more! This life-changing educational and psychodynamic intensive weekend workshop is designed for consumers and practitioners at all levels of experience with spirituality and Energy Medicine, who desire an increase in quality-of-life (QOL). Celestial Psychology™ promotes awareness and provides access to one's own psychological strengths and our body's own natural healing abilities. This uplifting curriculum is designed to build upon itself and crescendo in true elevated awareness, making it perfect for an intensive weekend. Dress comfortably and be prepared to come away with many tools to take your QOL to the next level! Register online at: www.celestemattinglylcsw.com - events page or call (860) 586-8700 and sign up today! Held at 3 Barnard Lane, Top Floor (enter through rear of building) Time: Friday, October 15, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Saturday, October 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, October 17, 12 noon to 4 p.m. Cost: $150 for entire weekend; $160 at the door. Possible CEUs available. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 HARTFORD - First Church of Divine Light Medium's Day Fair Come join us for this wonderful day! Held at 50 Bloomfield Avenue. Time: 12 noon to 4 p.m. MIDDLETOWN - Knight People Tibetan Singing Bowls - EMILE DE LEON Learn all the secrets of the Tibetan Singing Bowls from the worlds foremost Tibetan bowl exponent of the past 15 years. See and play top rare antique bowls and bowl sets and experience them in person in their full glory and sound. Tibetan Singing Bowls are known for their healing and meditative powers as well as their ability to bring happiness into your life. This class will cover all the basics including playing techniques, bowl understanding & analysis, meditation, and musical expression as well as healing aspects. A healing bowl meditation will also be included in the class. These classes only are held once in a blue moon by musician and recording artist Emile de Leon and space is limited so be sure to call to pre-register ASAP. Call (860) 347-3220, (860) 347-3220, or email knightpeople@msn.com. This class is held in our beautiful meditation room. Please visit www.templesounds.net for more info. See Listers. Time: 12 noon to 2 p.m. Cost: $45 - prepayment will hold your spot. MILFORD - Howard Johnson Psychic Fair - PROGRAMS FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT I-95, Exit 39A, turn R, 1052 Post Rd. Call (203) 878-4611 for directions. See www.ctpsychics.com. Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m SPRINGFIELD, MA - First Spiritualist Church Mediums' Day - Plus Bake Sale Pre-scheduled appointments with your favorite Medium can be made with pre-payment only. Call Denise at (413) 519-9669 for appointments and leave a message. Your call will be returned. Walk-ins are welcome and will be first come first served with Mediums upon availability. Home baked goods to eat while you wait or take home. Held at 33-37 Bliss Street. Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost: $20 for a 15-minute reading by a Certified Medium SPRINGFIELD, MA - First Spiritualist Church Thinking Outside the Box - LINDA KENT This workshop presents the secrets for taking real ORB energy photographs with a presentation of actual ORB images. Participants will take home a portrait with their "ORB" family. All viewpoints are considered and discussed. Bring your questions. Reservations requested by calling Denise at 413-519-9669. Held at 33-37 Bliss Street. Time: 2:30 to 5 p.m. Cost: $20 STORRS Light on Yoga: One-Day Yoga and Meditation Retreat - DEBORAH BENNETT, CYI This in-depth retreat is designed to bridge the gap between meditation and yoga. It includes a few hours of yoga, classes on spiritual aspects of yoga, meditation, discussion period, veggie dinner. No experience necessary. Call Clare (860) 487-3597 to register. Time: 4:30 to 8 p.m. Cost: FREE WALLLINGFORD - Spirit of Light Spirit Journeys Gallery Readings Join Master Clairvoyant Medium, Cathy Camera and Master Intuitive Psychic, Kerri Mitchell for an evening of personal connection to Spirit. As a team, Cathy and Kerri will bring forth messages from your energy field and/or loved ones who have crossed over. During this 3 hour event you will not only receive personal messages and guidance, but you will also have your current Animal Totem identified and a Past Life read to you. This circle is very healing and you will experience laughter, tears and amazing connections. Cathy and Kerri have a way of "layering" the readings to build a connection throughout the group. EVERY attendee gets a reading!! Limit 10 attendees. Pre-reg required through (203) 641-3371 or website. Visit www.thespiritoflight.org. Held at 1161 South Broad Street. Time: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Cost: $50 WEST HARTFORD - Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center Day Retreat: Mastering Self-Care through Mindful Living, Movement, and Meditation - CHERYL JONES-REARDON This program introduces a more enlightened way to approach exercise, expanding beyond the physical to include spiritual, environmental, emotional, intellectual, and social aspects. In addition, the seven attitudes of mindfulness as they relate to movement will be explored. Participants will be guided through a carefully sequenced skill-building process which will empower them to take charge of their health, their bodies, and their lives. Drawing on over 20 years of experience as a personal fitness trainer and wellness coach, Cheryl Jones-Reardon will introduce the practices and techniques from her book/CD, Mindful Exercise. The learning environment will be compassionate, relaxed, and friendly. Participants will learn through an elegant balance of lecture, facilitated group discussion, movement, and meditation. In addition, participants will do in-class assignments related to Cheryl's Mindful Living & Mastering Self-Care Workbook. Cheryl Jones-Reardon holds a Master's Degree in Exercise Science from the University of Connecticut and a Certificate in Spirituality from Saint Joseph College. She has completed extensive training in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Cheryl is a lecturer in the Department of Mathematics, Science, and Health Careers at Manchester Community College. She is the author of Mindful Exercise and is the owner/director of The Mindful Path. Visit her at www.themindfulpath.com. For information, contact phone: (860) 521-0440 X 105 or email holyfamilyretreat@cpprov.org. Visit and register on our website: www.holyfamilyretreat.org. See Listers. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $45 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17 HAMDEN - Gifts By Moonlight Psychic Fair Choose from one of our gifted readers for a reading or take a class on many different topics. Visit our angel store or browse our many vendors/crafters.Classes are $20 for one hour and readings are $20/20 mins. Reading always available in the store. Visit our website at www.giftsbymoonlight.com. Held at 4133 Whitney Ave. Contact (203) 230-8972. Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. NORWALK - The Total Life Care Center Eckankar Worship Service For all who love God.Led by an ECK clergy. The service includes music and discussion with fellowship and refreshments afterward. Presented by students of Eckankar. Held at 152 East Avenue. For information: (203) 545.8095 or visit www.ct-eckankar.org. Time: 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. NORWALK - The Total Life Care Center Spiritual Wisdom on Conquering Fear A free workshop consisting of spiritual exercises to help understand and overcome your fears. Presented by students of Eckankar. Held at 152 East Avenue. For information: (203) 545.8095 or visit www.ct-eckankar.org. Time: 12:30 to 2 p.m. SHELTON - Holiday Express Psychic Fair - PROGRAMS FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Rte. 8, Exit 12, L for 780 Bridgeport Ave. Call (203) 925-1500 for directions. See www.ctpsychics.com. Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21 BRISTOL - Church of Eternal Light Exploring Past Lives - REV. SASSY Explore the possibilities and travel back through time with Sassy. Learn how understanding who you once were makes a difference on who you are and what is happening to you now-in the present. Questions or to pre-register Contact Rev. Robin (860) 212-4877, Rev. Bonnie (860) 690-2257, Rev. Pam (860) 416-4459, Rev. Laura (860) 379-2991, Rev. Sassy (860) 378-9583. For more information or directions: www.churchofeternallight.com. See Worship. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $25 ELLINGTON - The Alliance For Holistic Living Introduction to Shamanic Journeying - MARIAN VITALI, DC Learn to connect to your power animal and spirit guides to access spiritual wisdom for your own personal growth and health. Part of a free monthly series introducing you to a variety of holistic modalities; no advance registration required. Held at Spirit Matters, LLC, 19 Pinney St., Ellington. Contact: (860) 918-8703, www.wholelifewellnessshaman.com. See www.afhlnow.org for full schedule. Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Cost: FREE MIDDLETOWN - Church of the Holy Trinity A Concert of Holographic Sound Healing and Quartz Crystal Bowls - RANDEANE TETU Experience the benefits of voice and quartz crystal bowl holographic sound healing to stimulate healing at a very deep level. Simply by listening, you'll experience the benefits for clearing, balancing, and uplifting your entire energy system. For information or in the event of inclement weather, please call (860) 345-4226. Held at 381 Main Street - brownstone church, use side door near statue. See Listers. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $10 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22 FULL MOON FARMINGTON - Farmington Hypnosis and Awareness Center Friday Evening Past Life Regression - ALTHEA DEPASCALE and RON TRUSZKOWSKI This workshop contains all new material. This is a great way to examine deeper meanings, feelings, or knowledge that are associated with unusual attractions, fears, or reactions you may have had. These experiences could feel like they haunt and invade your dreams, as well as your conscious thoughts. Sometimes it's a loving feeling, but other times feelings could seem unreal or even disruptive to your life. You ask yourself why. And there is no response. Let yourself go, and explore these experiences to unravel the puzzle of life. Then the process of healing and releasing past hurt, as well as trauma, can be fulfilled. Reservations please at (860) 677-8650. Visit our website at www.FarmingtonHypnosisandAwareness.com. See Listers. Time: 7 to 10 p.m. Cost: $40 GLASTONBURY - simply fitness for the spirit, mind and body Gallery Night - PRISCILLA BENGTSON Join us for an intimate evening of learning about angels and guides and experiencing intuitive readings with medium Priscilla Bengtson. Priscilla is a certified Angel Therapy Practitioner®, medium and psychic intuitive who connects with angels, spirit guides and those who have crossed over. The evening will begin with a short introduction to working with the other side and through a meditation, we will invite Spirit Guides, the Archangels, Guardian Angels and deceased loved ones to be present with us. After a short intermission, intuitive readings will be done gallery-style with Priscilla providing messages to the audience as they come through to her. The group is kept small so that everyone receives guidance. This is a great opportunity to experience connecting to the spirit realm and introducing yourself to mediumship. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required. To register, please call Priscilla at (860) 3011468 or visit www.simplyfitnessonline.com. See Listers. Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost: $45 GLASTONBURY - Sacred Rivers Yoga Meeting Your Spirit Guide - KESHAV HOWE We can directly access our spiritual power (known as your higher or divine self - taking human form) via shamanic journeying. The knowledge gathered during this evening's meditations provides a means to develop a much deeper sense of self. These shamanic explorations also offer insights on how to effectively deal with potentially challenging people and life situations. This workshop is for those with little or no experience with shamanic meditation. Certainly, however, experienced journeyers are always welcome to continue to explore their divinity. See Listers. Time: 7 to 9 p.m. Cost: $20 cash FRIDAY - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 - 24 WALLINGFORD - Spirit of Light Wellness Studio Pineal Activation Certified Training Course - COLLEEN BEHAN, Certified Instructor A certified training program is now available in Connecticut for this advanced energy healing modality. The pineal gland, now being considered our "antennae," is considered the most powerful and highest source of ethereal energy available to humans. As an energy healer, you will learn to activate the pineal gland, reactivate and connect the twelve multidimensional DNA strands and prepare the human body to house a fully empowered human! Scientists are finding the human pineal gland is turning crystal. Just like the crystals found in the original crystal radios, our bodies are being prepared for enhanced communication abilities. Activation increases telepathy, intuition, spirit communication and an overall sense of connectedness as well supporting the biological functions of the pineal gland such as thirst, hunger, sex drive and the aging process. Each participant will receive a Pineal Activation. Limit 12 practitioners. To find out more or to register, call (230) 641-3371 or visit www.thespiritoflight.org. Held at 1161 South Broad Street. Time: Friday 6 to 9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost: $345 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23 NEW HAVEN - Terminal 110 Plaza A Ray of Hope™ - An Event - VANESSA SQUEGLIA Presented by LGN Consulting. It all starts with YOU! Join Vanessa Squeglia, Psychic/Healer for an entire day. This empowering event is designed to provide tools and skills to manifest what you want and need. Vanessa will teach you why The Secret and Law of Attraction are not working. Gallery Psychic and Channelled Messages later in the day. Lunch included. Held at 240 Long Wharf Drive. Visit www.heavensguide.com for info and reservations. SIMSBURY - Eno Memorial Hall Healthfest - FARMINGTON VALLEY HOLISTIC ALLIANCE Come early to allow yourself plenty of time to meet a variety of alternative and complementary practitioners as well as select vendors. Workshops, demonstrations, sampling and mini-sessions through out the day. Holistic Health Counselor, Reiki Master, Aura/Chakra Analysis, Massage Therapists, Energy Healers, Yoga Instructors, Feng Shui Consultants, Astrological Consultant, and so much more! Visit www.FVHolisticHealthfest.com for more details. Eno Memorial Hall is located on Hopmeadow Street (Route 10). Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. SATURDAY - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 - 24 LEDYARD - The Dragon's Egg Dreamgates: A Journey to the Multidimensional Self - ROBERT MOSS The events and situations you encounter in physical reality have their genesis in a deeper order of reality that indigenous people call the Dreamtime, and you can learn to go there consciously. This event is sponsored by Mystic Dream Center, who is hosting Robert Moss, acclaimed author and expert teacher who has done extensive work with dreams. For more information and registration, visit www.mysticdreamcenter.com. Time: Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $245 if paid by September 30 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24 BLOOMFIELD - The Center for Holistic Empowerment The Reconnection - Learn About It and Experience It, Too! - CELESTE EMELIA MATTINGLY, LCSW Join Celeste Emelia Mattingly, LCSW, creator of Celestial Psychology™ and authorized Reconnective Healing facilitator for an afternoon of demonstrations, participatory exercises and a group facilitation of "energy, light, and information" being downloaded into our cells on a DNA level. Guest Reconnective Healing facilitators to be announced. Visit www.TheReconnection.com for more info and to read Celeste's testimony of what this wonderful healing modality has done for her. Refreshments available. Held at 3 Barnard Lane, Top Floor (enter through rear of building). Visit: www.celestemattinglylcsw.com for more info. Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Cost: $20 BRISTOL - Church of Eternal Light Psychic Fair Featuring Tarot, Intuitive, Runes, Vendors, and More. Appointments are available. No appointment necessary. Questions or to pre-register Contact Rev. Robin (860) 212-4877, Rev. Bonnie (860) 690-2257, Rev. Pam (860) 416-4459, Rev. Laura (860) 379-2991, Rev. Sassy (860) 378-9583. For more information or directions: www.churchofeternallight.com. See Worship. Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: $25 for a 15-minute reading NORWALK - American Legion Psychic Fair - PROGRAMS FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT I-95, Exit 16, go to Post Road, Rte 1, turn R, go 3-4 lights and turn R on County St. Opp . High School. Call (203) 470-1806 for Directions See www.ctpsychics.com. Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. MIDDLEFIELD - Eckankar Temple of Connecticut The Shariyat-Ki-Sugmad, Book 2 The holy scriptures of Eckankar. For information, (860) 346-2226 or www.ct-eckankar.org. Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m. SOUTH WINDSOR - Unity Church of Greater Hartford Don't Believe Everything You Think - CATHY EWING-RINKER Do you know that yor thoughts can rob you of happiness? Many of our thoughts are negative and effect us in ways that we don't realize. Come and develop your awareness of your own negative thinking, the impact it has on your life and your health, and some easy techniques for saying "no" to negative thinking. Contact Cathy at (860) 871-9295 for details. Time: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. MONDAY, OCTOBER 25 MANCHESTER - Manchester Community College Building On Balance: Chakra Studies - DORY DZINSKI, LPC The first of four classes. The body is composed of many systems, for example, the respiratory and pulmonary systems. But are you aware that the body is also regulated through an energetic system? There are 7 main chakras that act as the main energetic life force centers of our bodies. When they are in balance, life is easy and effortless. When they are not, life can be challenging and it may feel like you are swimming against the current. This series presents many aspects of each energy center, how to tell if you are balanced, and numerous exercises to bring yourself back into balance. Many handouts on each chakra are provided. Other classes held on November 1, 8, 15. Contact Manchester Community College for registration at (860) 512-2800 or online at www.mcc.commnet.edu. Time: 7 to 9 p.m. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26 EAST HADDAM - Susan's Fine Salon and Gathering A Concert of Holographic Sound Healing and Quartz Crystal Bowls - RANDEANE TETU Experience the benefits of voice and quartz crystal bowl holographic sound healing to stimulate healing at a very deep level. Simply by listening, you'll experience the benefits for clearing, balancing, and uplifting your entire energy system. For information or in the event of inclement weather, please call (860) 345-4226. Held at 338 Town Street - use front entrance. See Listers. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $10 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27 GLASTONBURY - simply fitness for the spirit, mind and body Money and the Law of Attraction - PRISCILLA BENGTSON In this time of uncertainty, your relationship with money is critical to your financial future. Learn how to apply the principles of the Law of Attraction to your financial life. Gain an understanding of the limiting beliefs that may be blocking you from attaining abundance. Participants will take home practical tools to use every day to increase the flow of energy for financial success. To register, please call (860) 301-1468 or visit www.simplyfitnessonline.com. See Listers. Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost: $45 WILLIMANTIC - Windham Hospital Massage Cupping - ANNE BUCHALSKI, LMT Integrative Health Services "For The Health of It" Lecture. Visit http://www.windhamhospital.org/wh.nsf/View/IHSLectures. Held in the Bernard & Desrosier Rooms, 112 Mansfield Ave. For more information call (860) 456-6002. Time: 7 to 9 p.m. Cost: FREE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28 BRISTOL - Church of Eternal Light Scrying - REV. ROBIN Unlock the secrets of the flame, black mirror and the Crystal Ball using the 3rd sight. Bring your favorite Scrying tool and dig deeper into divination while the veil is thin. Questions or to pre-register Contact Rev. Robin (860) 212-4877, Rev. Bonnie (860) 690-2257, Rev. Pam (860) 416-4459, Rev. Laura (860) 379-2991, Rev. Sassy (860) 378-9583. For more information or directions: www.churchofeternallight.com. See Worship. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $25 BURLINGTON - The Sacred Journey Demystifying the Paranormal & Spirit Photography Cemetery Trip - JOYCE ST. GERMAINE, M.ED. Join us this Halloween week when the veil between the physical and spiritual realms is the thinnest. We'll explore the myths and realities surrounding ghosts, hauntings, earth-bounds, demons, dark entities, and spirit possession. Tonight your curiosity of the unknown will become an understanding and respect for the balance between darkness and light. Under the guidance and protection of St. Michael the Archangel, we will learn how approaching each situation with love and light provides the safest and most powerful resolution. In what is now becoming an annual event, we will respectfully explore local historic cemeteries in an attempt to capture spirit activity on film. Please bring your still or video equipment and wear warm clothing and appropriate footwear. We will carpool to the photography locations. Rain date: Friday, October 29. See Listers. Time: 6 to 9 p.m. Cost: $25 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29 BURLINGTON - Marinelli's Supper Club Come As You Were Party And Banquet - DOOR OPENER MAGAZINE Come celebrate Halloween with us at a Costume Party with plenty of food and dancing and way too much fun! This event is open to our Door Opener Family and the general public! Bring your friends! The more, the merrier! Do you feel you have lived before - another place, another time? Are you aware of one or more of your past lives? Do you feel especially connected to a particular place in the world, certain people, or a certain period in history? If it tickles your fancy, come to this fun-filled and tummy-filling event dressed as who you think you once were! Costumes not mandatory to join in the fun, but highly encouraged! We will have a wonderful banquet buffet prepared by John Marinelli and his staff of Reiki practitioner/restaurateurs. We will have dancing to contemporary and oldies music! We will have readers available if you'd like to discover another past life or maybe your first! And there will be little pockets of time for you to tell us about your past life! We will also have a silent auction to raise money for charity, as the holidays will soon be upon us! You do not have to be present to win. Held at the gorgeous Marinelli's Supper Club, 175 Monce Road. Take a virtual tour at www.marinellissupperclub.com. Register by phone at (860) 693-2840 - register by email at thedooropener@comcast.net - or send in the little form on our full page ad in this issue. Taking firm reservations up to October 26, but if you are still in a quandry, you are most welcome at the door. Time: 7 to 11 p.m. Cost: $45 in advance; $50 at the door GLASTONBURY - Sacred Rivers Yoga Native American Soul Retrieval Intensive - KESHAV HOWE This evening's intensive will explore the fundaments of soul loss and soul retrieval. From a shamanic perspective, when a person suffers an emotional or physical trauma, a piece of their soul essence or vitality may separate and travel into another reality or emotional safe haven in order to survive the experience. From this place of innocence, there is no ideology to defend, or a list of limiting beliefs - there is only wonderment. Through the process of soul retrieval, we rediscover our true and innocent nature. We are then fully able to engage in life without losing ourselves in a victim identity. Join us as we explore this very sacred healing process. See Listers. Time: 7 to 9 p.m. Cost: $20 cash FRIDAY - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 - 31 WEST HARTFORD - Passionist Retreat Center Depression Recovery Retreat - FR. JOHN POWERS, C.P. This weekend retreat is for those who live with a form of depression and/or any emotion or mood disorder, who've fallen out of love with themselves into the darkness of loneliness, fear, guilt, and anger beyond measure, and for those who care about someone who has. This is a retreat for those who know what it is to be pushed down by depression and, hopefully, lifted up again by God's Amazing, Attentive, Accepting, Assuring, and Amusing Grace. Fr. John Powers, C.P. is a Passionist Pilgrim Preacher and spiritual storyteller. He lives every day with the physical, emotional, and spiritual illness of depression. Through the Twelve Steps of Depression Anonymous, Fr. John has found a way to recover and has discovered a new way of living. Ordained in 1977, he is the author of six books for adults and two for children. He has served as a co-director, producer and host of the Passionist Radio & TV Ministry in Springfield, Mass, Director of Calvary Spiritual Center, and Rector of Passionist Communities in Shrewsbury, Mass. and Bronx, NY. For information, contact phone: (860) 521-0440 X 105 or email holyfamilyretreat@cpprov.org. Visit and register on our website: www.holyfamilyretreat.org. See Listers. A buffet dinner is available on Friday night from 6 to 8 p.m. The retreat concludes with Sunday brunch at noon. Cost: $250 offering SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30 BRISTOL - Church of Eternal Light Witches Ball / Samhain Celebration Celebrate the Wheel of the Year. An annual eent that proves year after year to the best anywhere! Spooky fun and deep magick abounds as we work with the veil of secrets. MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER to attend this event. Please bring food/beverage to share. Questions Contact Rev. Robin (860) 212-4877, Rev. Bonnie (860) 690-2257, Rev. Pam (860) 416-4459, Rev. Laura (860) 379-2991, Rev. Sassy (860) 378-9583. For more information or directions: www.churchofeternallight.com. See Worship. Time: 8 p.m. GLASTONBURY - simply fitness for the spirit, mind and body Reiki I - PRISCILLA BENGTSON Attune to the universal energy in this Level I Usui Reiki class. Participants will learn traditional hand positions, how to give a full body session and receive attunements to the universal Reiki energy for self-healing and healing others. To register, please call 860.301.1468 or visit www.simplyfitnessonline.com. See Listers. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $125 NIANTIC - New London Spiritualist Church Mediums' Day Spiritual readings are channeled by experienced mediums offering greetings from departed loved ones or insights into your spiritual path. Call Barney or Barbara Thomas at (203) 533-5451 for information. See Listers. Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Cost: $15 for 20 minutes SATURDAY - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 - 31 LITCHFIELD - The Montfort House at Lourdes of Litchfield Retreat and Spa for Women - LIGHT BEYOND LOSS You will have the opportunity to nurture your Body, Mind and Spirit. A weekend to explore the landscape of grief and the seven key areas that can empower and help balance us in our life. Music, song, guided imagery, meditation, and inspirational stories of hope will be shared. This weekend will be ideal for those who have or will face a loss and for those who want to better understand the heart and soul of bereavement. Special appearance by Paul Alexander, a singer, songwriter, psychotherapist, author and keynote presenter who has shared his music and workshops throughout the United States at conferences for TCF, Bereaved Parents of America, Hospice Organizations, Funeral Service Groups and Numerous Church Groups including the National Catholic Ministry to the Bereaved. His CD: Light a Candle and Songs of Remembrance is internationally used for services of hope and remembrance. Visit www.griefsong.com. Additional services will Include prayerful yoga, therapeutic massage, expressive arts, group psychotherapy, energy healing, spiritual connections and peer to peer support. Facilitators include: Diane Dyer - Event Coordinator, Cofounder Light beyond Loss, Bereaved parent, Expressive Arts Facilitator; Dory Dzinski M.A., LPC - Psychotherapist/Grief Counselor, and other practitioners. For registration, call Diane Dyer at (860) 693-6847 or email at lightbeyondloss@hotmail.com. Visit www.lightbeyondloss.org. Cost: $300 includes facilitators, all meals, and private bedrooms. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31 HALLOWEEN BRISTOL - Church of Eternal Light Ancestor Circle Celebrate the Wheel of the Year. Public Circle open to all and family friendly. Circle Etiquette is required. Please bring a dish to share. Questions Contact Rev. Robin (860) 212-4877, Rev. Bonnie (860) 690-2257, Rev. Pam (860) 416-4459, Rev. Laura (860) 379-2991, Rev. Sassy (860) 378-9583 For more information or directions: www.churchofeternallight.com. See Worship. Time: 2 p.m. SHELTON, CT - Hotel Sierra Halloweeen Psychic Fair - A HEALING HAND/TIM BSHARA Come experience readers, vendors, and free Halloween Candy! Costumes optional (G-Rated only!). E-mail tbshara@hotmail.com to receive updates/info about participating readers/vendors. Held at 830 Bridgeport Avenue - conveniently located off Route 8, Exit 12. See www.ahealinghand.net for details and directions. Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. SPRINGFIELD, MA - First Spiritualist Church Workshop-Voyage into the Beyond/Your Life's Path Revealed - JOY LEVINE This workshop will help you find your true purpose in life through meditations. Each meditation is designed to bring you further upon the path that you will ultimately walk upon. Spirit will bring you to a turning point via the door to a destiny hand-picked by you. Reservations suggested by calling Denise at (413) 519-9669 by October 29th. Held at 33-37 Bliss Street. Time: 1 to 3 p.m. Cost: $20 |