Circle of Friends Book Club

Friday night’s meeting to discuss “Mindset” has been postponed. We’ll let you know when the next meeting is scheduled… in the meantime we’ll keep reading and practicing our growth mindset!

May Spiritual Circle II

SECOND Tuesday ~ May 8
Bringing Joy to the Present by Reparenting Past Hurts

Join our circle of support to explore how we may heal some early hurts that make it hard for us to respond to certain occurrences in our lives as the confident, wise women we are today.   Those times where you walk away thinking “Oh boy, I didn’t mean to say THAT!” or when you don’t say anything at all and wish you had, can put a damper on our innate joyful natures.  Celebrate your inner Mom, by reparenting your inner child.  Let’s open our spirits to the vast possibilities of growth as we open our eyes to the blossoming all around us this glorious May.

If you wish, bring something that reminds you of that precious youngster to place on the central table during our group time.  Or just bring your own sweet selves.

Led by Jeanie Mattila, Peer Leader
May 8, 2012, 7-9pm
First Congregational Church of Milford, 4 Congress Street
$10 for members; $15 for non-members
Breaking with tradition this month,
Spiritual Circle II will be held on the SECOND Tuesday of the month
Please RSVP to jane@womenscenterforwholeness.org
or phone 508-476-7081 and leave a message
or let Jeanie know directly.

Circle of Friends Book Club

“Mindset” by Carol Dweck: Friday, May 18, 5:30 pm

World-renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck, in decades of research on achievement and success, has discovered a truly groundbreaking idea-the power of our mindset. Dweck explains why it’s not just our abilities and talent that bring us success-but whether we approach them with a fixed or growth mindset. She makes clear why praising intelligence and ability doesn’t foster self-esteem and lead to accomplishment, but may actually jeopardize success. With the right mindset, we can motivate our kids and help them to raise their grades, as well as reach our own goals-personal and professional. Dweck reveals what all great parents, teachers, CEOs, and athletes already know: how a simple idea about the brain can create a love of learning and a resilience that is the basis of great accomplishment in every area.

Led by Marilyn Spencer
5:30 pm, Lowell’s Restaurant Route 140, Mendon
Please RSVP to marilyn@womenscenterforwellness.org or 508-473-4244

April Spiritual Circle II

Calling all women of WCW and friends to a fun filled evening…

Celebrate Spring with the women of WCW!  Now that the Vernal Equinox has passed, we are swinging and singing into Spring.  Warm breezes, crocuses, birdsong, sunny days remind us that Winter’s time is over and new life bursts forth all around and within us.  With a nod to the Fool of April 1st, we will co-create some silly fun to carry us laughing and joyful into this new Spring.

Bring along your favorite jokes or momentos that make you smile,  a woman friend you enjoy spending time with, or simply your sweet self.

Please do register to enable appropriate planning of our space.

Led by Jane I LaForce, Peer Leader
April 3, 2012
7-9 PM
First Congregational Church of Milford, 4 Congress Street
$10 for members; $15 for non-members
Reserve at 508-473-4244 or at jane@womenscenterforwholeness.org.
Spiritual Circle is held the first Tuesday of every month.

Superwoman Syndrome

March Spiritual Circle II led by Christine Moyer

What a fabulous night we spent sinking our teeth into Superwoman Syndrome! All the women agreed that at one time or another in their busy lives they had experienced trying to be a Superwoman and that it can be draining, stressful, and a plain old drag. We learned why being a Superwoman can be an impossible task, threaten our health, and cause so much stress. However, not to be dragged down by the weight of this issue, we were able to lighten up with a little humor disguised as a candle ceremony. As we wrapped up our event, each woman read a beautiful quote to the woman on their left, looking at them, and passing on the positive thoughts. Though some of us came in dragging our capes through the door, we all left lighter and flew up, up, and away. Thank you Christine!

A new attendee had this to say: The information and discussion on Superwoman Syndrome at the Women’s Center for Wholeness was both informative and motivational. The woman presenting included everyone in the sharing of the information which was done with importance and humor. It was my first time attending and the other women were all very welcoming. I’m glad I went, it was a GREAT experience.

If anyone is interested in leading a Spiritual Circle II, please contact jane@womenscenterforwholeness.org.

MARCH SPIRITUAL CIRCLE II

You are invited to
March Spiritual Circle II
With Christine Moyer
A Women’s Center for Wholeness Peer Leader
To discuss and examine

 Superwoman Syndrome
and what it means to you

Are you the kind of woman who does it all with finesse and grace or do you feel like you’re running around in circles?   Feeling exhilarated or drained? Let’s figure it out together, where you’d rather be, and how you are going to get there. So, come ready to discuss what it really means to be a Superwoman. Bring in something that symbolizes your super powers and/or your own personal Kryptonite and let’s learn how to laugh a little bit more and give ourselves a break.

 Tuesday, March 6, 2012
7-9 PM
First Congregational Church of Milford, 4 Congress Street
Spiritual Circle is held the first Tuesday of every month
$10 for members; $15 for non-members
Reserve at 508-473-4244 or at christine@womenscenterforwholeness.org

First 2012 Spiritual Circle II

Nine women gathered Tuesday last to celebrate the increasing light.  We had fun sharing about inspiration and illumination in our lives and creating a simple woven goddess eye.  We sang and laughed and honoured each other.  I had a great time leading this circle and am looking forward to attending next month.  First Tuesday, March 6 – Mark your calendars.  We will be led by Peer Leader Christine Moyer.  More information to come.

Remembering many great gatherings at WCW, Jane LaForce, Peer Leader
Feel free to contact me at jane@womenscenterforwholeness.org.

February’s Spiritual Circle II

Come one, come all!  We will celebrate the waxing light, as the days grow noticeably longer, and we begin the process of emergence from our winter caves, toward the promise of spring.  This is the time of Brigid, celtic goddess of poetry, smithcraft and healing.  Illumination, inspiration, and creativity are favored now.  Come into our circle of women to share, grow and glow.

When: Tuesday, February 7, 2012  7:00PM – 9:00PM

Where: Milford Congregational Church, 4 Congress St.,  Milford, MA (next to the Milford Post Office)

Cost: $10.00 members; $15.00 non-members

Led by:  Jane LaForce, WCW Peer Leader

Please register by e-mailing Jane@womenscenterforwholeness.org or by phoning 508-476-7081. Registration allows us to plan effectively and brings additional information your way if you leave your contact information.

Healthy for the Holidays

Get more “Nutrient Bang per Caloric Buck” this Christmas and Hanukkah! Master the art of healthy cooking and learn how to make your holiday favorites lighter in calories, more nutrient dense and packed with flavor!

Join Karen Ring, the Healthy Eating Specialist of Whole Foods Market Bellingham, in this fun filled Holiday Cooking Class. Learn how to prepare vegetables to peak flavor while maximizing vitamins and minerals. Raw-Vegan techniques and tips on portion control will be highlighted in this informative “Healthy for the Holidays” cooking class.

You may register for this group by emailing Cathy@womenscenterforwholeness.org  or by phoning 508-473-4244.

7-9pm
Tuesday, December 13th
First Congregational Church
4 Congress Street, Milford
(located next to the Post Office)

SPIRITUAL CIRCLE II

It’s Fall in New England which means Harvest Festivals, Trick or Treating, and giving thanks for all our abundance.  Jane and Cathy took these ideas and wrapped them around an interesting Spiritual Circle theme based on the Celtic Wheel season of Samhain.  This is the time of year when nature goes within.  For ancient Celtic people it was the beginning of the New Year when they would burn huge bonfires to burn away the images of the old year.  As with nature, Jane and Cathy spoke about how we could use this time of year to become introspective.  We also spoke about our own cultural and Spiritual traditions surrounding this time of year.