Join us as we continue our conversation and connection with the Europe/UK Chapter!
SE Regional Meeting Dec 6th from 6-7PM EST
Your Next Life Phase-What’s Feng Shui Got to Do With It?
How to Use the Five Elements Theory to Navigate Change
Tracy Miller - Gazelle Feng Shui
Don't miss our next gathering! Tracy Miller, the owner of Gazelle Feng Shui, in Atlanta, will share her training and wisdom with us. She will present for 30 minutes and then will take questions.
Gazelle Feng Shui serves residential and commercial clients throughout the US. Ms. Miller is adept at interpreting this Eastern environmental art into a practice that has meaning for Westerners. She is a popular lecturer on the topic of feng shui and has taught seminars for the Sherwin Williams Company, the American Institute of Architects, the Midsouth Business Roundtable and the Rotary Club, among others.
Ms. Miller holds a diploma from the Feng Shui Institute of America and has studied extensively with various feng shui masters in the United States and internationally. She
studied Cultural Anthropology at the graduate level at Emory University. It was while researching other cultures that she came across the topic of feng shui. The encounter changed the course of her career.
Please register for the call in advance and join at the beginning of the meeting.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Thanks so much to Lani Terry for putting this program together! Please reach out to laniterry3@gmail.com or abbiebaynes@gmail.com with questions.
NC TRIANGLE AREA ALUMS: Meet your compadres in Durham for happy hour!
Thursday, December 7 from 6-8 pm
Location: Alley 26, 320 E Chapel Hill Street, Durham NC
RSVP/Contact: Amanda Greene (amanda.s.greene@gmail.com)
Hi all PNW chapter members!
Because we are considered one of MEA's "most active chapters" - (yay US!) we have a special treat coming our way in December that you won't want to miss!
Chip Conley will be our guest speaker on December 8th, Friday at 1p PT. It will be wonderful to have him on Zoom for all of us to chat with and to hear more about his upcoming book, Learning To Love Midlife.
REGISTER HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpc-Cgrj0iE9ZU4wf0UVNiTIwveisvu8aH
Please mark your calendars now so you don't miss this opportunity! I would love for him to see ALL of the happy faces that represent the Pacific Northwest chapter and for us to take an hour to gather together during the holiday season~
Saturday, December 9th
11:00am-1:00pm
All BaySouth alums are invited to join this special visit to Jasper Ridge Farm (JRF) in Portola Valley (San Mateo County). Inspired by the comforting and therapeutic power of animals, JRF aims to provide a unique experience for children and adults who are facing physical and emotional challenges. JRF has been offering animal assisted programs free of charge to clients since it was founded in 2009.
Come check out the Farm, learn more about the wonderful work of this nonprofit, and get to know all of its furry, fuzzy, and feathered residents! Our visit will end with some community connection time amid the beauty and tranquility of this outdoor location.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP directly via email by Wednesday, December 7th. More details to follow, including address and meeting spot, closer to our visit date. Hope to see you down on the farm!
Carlin Johnson Politzer
BAYSOUTH Chapter Member
Hola, Compadres y Comadres!
Please join us for the “BAYEAST HOLIDAY SHINDIG,” our year-end BE MEA Alumni Chapter gathering, on Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 5:00 - 8:00 PM, in Oakland! Let’s dance, drink, nosh, make merry, and … share our wisdom!
We’re doing a “Wisdom Pearl Exchange'' – Come prepared with a bit o’ wisdom to share! — perhaps something you learned during a BE monthly meeting — or elsewhere else over the last year. We’ll transcribe these onto festive tags to decorate our party tables, share them in Circle, and put them up on WhatsApp for those who can’t be with us.
How to Attend
Click here if you haven’t already signed up to be on our BayEast MEA Alumni Chapter contact list and to join our Evite event invitations list. Once completed, you'll receive an Evite invitation to this event in your email, with complete details. You can also gain access to a variety of other BayEast Chapter documents and resources.
GEORGIA ALUMS: Start out 2024 by coming out and meeting your fellow GA MEA compadres at Kaleidoscope Bistro and Pub.
Date: Saturday, January 13th from 2:00-4:00PM
Location: 1410 Dresden Dr, Suite 100, Brookhaven, GA 30319 (corner of Dresden Drive & Caldwell Rd NE)
Cost: Cash bar for food and drinks
RSVP: Please RSVP to laniterry3@gmail.com by January 8th, so we can have an estimated count for the venue
Zoom event on Dec 20th, 6 pm: "Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us" session by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross.
Learn how 20 minutes of daily art equals exercise and mindfulness, potentially adding 10 years to life. It's not just about traditional art; explore nature, music, writing, and more. Discover how the arts impact health and personal growth. Join us, regardless of artistic skill, to uncover the power of creativity.
To prepare for our exploration, here are some links to check out:
Website - https://www.yourbrainonart.com
Podcast: 10 Percent Happier - https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/ivy-ross-susan-magsamen
Wisdom 2.0 interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pT1psO9NHY
Aspen Institute Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfH3N_5Q3N4
International Arts & Minds Lab at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine - https://www.artsandmindlab.org/blog/
"The primary purpose of education is not knowledge, but action.” —Herbert Spencer
Embark on a transformative journey with us on December 21 at 11:00 am CST during our Third Act Zoom meeting. Guided by Herbert Spencer's wisdom, we believe that the primary purpose of a MEA experience is not mere inspiration but profound transformation.
Join us as we delve into our Baja AHA's—those enlightening moments that sparked real change in our lives. Share your own significant AHA from your MEA experience and let's explore together how these revelations have dynamically shaped both small and large aspects of our lives. This promises to be a gathering of insightful reflections and shared wisdom, creating a space for meaningful connections and personal growth. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of a community dedicated to turning knowledge into impactful action. Don’t have a AHA to share? That’s OK. Come to listen.
We’ll also be brainstorming Third Act Topics for 2024. Some of the Ideas for 2024 collected so far include:
· Repeating Open Mic Day (maybe March and September)
· Revisiting this year's most registered for topic: Finances & Aging
· Dealing with the loss of a spouse/partner through death or divorce. Or, more positive: Moving on after the loss of a spouse/partner.
· Coaching – Become a coach -- get a coach – Robert Lara = retirement coach – value for money