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How to Create and Strengthen Lasting Connections to Live the Life You Love is a free event in San Francisco on October 15th with Dr. Adam Dorsay, licensed psychologist and author of the new book, Super Psyched: Unleash the Power of the 4 Types of Connection and Live the Life You Love.
Here are the details:
How to Create and Strengthen Lasting Connections to Live the Life You Love
WHEN: October 15th, from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Silicon Valley Bank Experience Center, downtown San Francisco
COST: Free
DESCRIPTION:
Do you feel connected? Not only to others, but to yourself and the world around you? Forming deeper connections can help us find purpose, find meaning, and find more joy in the life we live.
Join us for a fireside chat with author Adam Dorsay, PsyD, as he discusses his new book, Super Psyched: Unleash the Power of the 4 Types of Connection and Live the Life You Love. We'll sit down for an insightful chat about creating real connections, combating loneliness, building better relationships that last and more.
Link to the Eventbrite page.
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How to Create and Strengthen Lasting Connections to Live the Life You Love is a free event in San Francisco on October 15th with Dr. Adam Dorsay, licensed psychologist and author of the new book, Super Psyched: Unleash the Power of the 4 Types of Connection and Live the Life You Love.
Here are the details:
How to Create and Strengthen Lasting Connections to Live the Life You Love
WHEN: October 15th, from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Silicon Valley Bank Experience Center, downtown San Francisco
COST: Free
DESCRIPTION:
Do you feel connected? Not only to others, but to yourself and the world around you? Forming deeper connections can help us find purpose, find meaning, and find more joy in the life we live.
Join us for a fireside chat with author Adam Dorsay, PsyD, as he discusses his new book, Super Psyched: Unleash the Power of the 4 Types of Connection and Live the Life You Love. We'll sit down for an insightful chat about creating real connections, combating loneliness, building better relationships that last and more.
Link to the Eventbrite page.
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How to Create and Strengthen Lasting Connections to Live the Life You Love is a free event in San Francisco on October 15th with Dr. Adam Dorsay, licensed psychologist and author of the new book, Super Psyched: Unleash the Power of the 4 Types of Connection and Live the Life You Love.
Here are the details:
How to Create and Strengthen Lasting Connections to Live the Life You Love
WHEN: October 15th, from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Silicon Valley Bank Experience Center, downtown San Francisco
COST: Free
DESCRIPTION:
Do you feel connected? Not only to others, but to yourself and the world around you? Forming deeper connections can help us find purpose, find meaning, and find more joy in the life we live.
Join us for a fireside chat with author Adam Dorsay, PsyD, as he discusses his new book, Super Psyched: Unleash the Power of the 4 Types of Connection and Live the Life You Love. We'll sit down for an insightful chat about creating real connections, combating loneliness, building better relationships that last and more.
Link to the Eventbrite page.
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How to Create and Strengthen Lasting Connections to Live the Life You Love is a free event in San Francisco on October 15th with Dr. Adam Dorsay, licensed psychologist and author of the new book, Super Psyched: Unleash the Power of the 4 Types of Connection and Live the Life You Love.
Here are the details:
How to Create and Strengthen Lasting Connections to Live the Life You Love
WHEN: October 15th, from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Silicon Valley Bank Experience Center, downtown San Francisco
COST: Free
DESCRIPTION:
Do you feel connected? Not only to others, but to yourself and the world around you? Forming deeper connections can help us find purpose, find meaning, and find more joy in the life we live.
Join us for a fireside chat with author Adam Dorsay, PsyD, as he discusses his new book, Super Psyched: Unleash the Power of the 4 Types of Connection and Live the Life You Love. We'll sit down for an insightful chat about creating real connections, combating loneliness, building better relationships that last and more.
Link to the Eventbrite page.
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Below is the link to this month's Chapter Zoom meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 15th at 7pm EST. The meetings have been an open forum for anyone seeking Third Vault exploration and discovery. Last month I was fortunate to receive excellent direction for mediation resources.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81233448891?pwd=a1ZpdYclD8g9JeBNxfETGcft81lz1J.1
Meeting ID: 812 3344 8891
Passcode: 233408
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Wed 16 Oct, 5pm AEDT (4pm Queensland AEST)
'Change is external, transition is internal'
Transition is the inner psychological process that people go through as they internalize and come to terms with the new situation that change brings about. The starting point for dealing with transition is not the outcome, but the endings that people have in leaving the old situation behind.
APAC co-lead Tom is in the 'messy middle' and is keen to hear and share your wisdom on change and transition: the ups, the downs, the in-betweens and surprises.
On the Day
Follow this Google Meet Link
APAC Monthly Gathering
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/rpv-hqdd-xos
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Chevy Chase Art Walk
October 19-20
Great for those who enjoy home interior design and art sales! This will be October 19th and 20th. MEA MidAtl co-chair Christine Zmuda will be located at 6451 Barnaby St NW DC - it's a great central location to pop into more than 30 homes with 70+ artists.
More information here: https://www.chevychaseart.org/art-walk-2024
RSVP to Christine Zmuda
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MEA FALL GATHERING
Wine Tasting! Socializing! Hula Hoops!
Sip + learn about delicious, small-lot BELLA wine, explore the cave, meet fellow alums, hike through old-vine vineyards with sweeping views of Dry Creek Valley
Event limited to 20 people. Cost: $45 per person.
Please RSVP to Linda Baron: [email protected]. A sign-up link will be provided. Payment required to reserve your spot! Final headcount due Sept 20
We will build our own charcuterie board! Please contribute something from this list: Cheeses, fruits, nuts, or cured meats. We will provide serving items (plates, napkins, utensils, boards) as well as fresh baguettes + crackers. No processed food please.
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Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Time: 3-5pm
Topic: Repurposing for Our Third Act
Potluck dinner: 5-7 PM
Location: *St. Francis Wood neighborhood
(*address given 1-week ahead of the event)
Maximum Guests: 30
Availability: Yes
Free event: Yes
Presentation by Suzanne Campi
"I coach people going through a big life change on how to use their transition as the spark to create the life they want. One driven by purpose and meaning. From finding a fulfilling career to managing any of our life's many evolutions." - SC
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When: October 23rd at 6pm
Where: Great Full Gardens
Midtown
Why: Meet and greet, talk about future events
RSVP: [email protected]
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Date: Saturday, October 26
Location: The home of Joanna Elliott in Santa Monica (address provided upon RSVP)
Time: 11am-1pm PT
Bring: Your favorite tea, finger food, or savory snacks... and wear your favorite costume
RSVP: Leah Esposito at [email protected]
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Date: Sunday, October 27, 2024
Time: 8:30am arrival, starts promptly 9am-12noon
Topic: Shakespeare at San Quentin Workshop
Location: San Quentin State Prison
(exact meeting location TBA)
Maximum Guests: 20
*Required info + RSVP: August 30
Availability: Yes
Free event: Yes
Learn more from MarinShakespeare.org
*Required info by 8/30
-Full Legal Name
-Date of Birth
-DL Number and State of Issue
(Passport is ok; must submit clear scan)
-Social Security #
email to: [email protected]
Organized by Mark Kushner (MEA Alum 2024)
"I am on the board of the Marin Shakespeare Company, based in San Rafael, that has two theatres and the largest prison theater education program in the country. Here is a rare opportunity to enter San Quentin for a few hours and meet inmates (now called residents) who act Shakespeare. This event is free of charge but tax deductible donations to the Marin Shakespeare Company would be much appreciated to support programming like this. I hope you can join us." - MK
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Date: 10/27/24 - 2:00 - 5:00
Theme: Dia De Los Muertos Party
Location: Laurie & Craig’s - Walnut Creek
Facilitated by: Laurie Clemans & Ellen Khalifa Senoritas Laurie Clemans and Ellen Khalifa invite you to participate in this sacred pre-Columbian tradition in honor of our beloved departed family members and dear friends (including all sentient beings). To symbolize the tender fragility of life and death, we will honor our chosen loved one to display on the altar and invite into our circle. We’ll share heartfelt stories and connect to the many traditions that welcome the spirit world, prepare the path, and see death as a natural gateway. We’ll joyfully speak of intentional preparation for our final days and release regrets so we can experience more ease in each moment.
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Join us for an informal meet-up!
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Join us in San Francisco on October 29th for a day of conversations on The Future of Well-Being: AI, Longevity and Human Flourishing hosted by Dr. Mark Hyman, Co-Founder of Function Health, and Soren Gordhamer, Founder of Wisdom 2.0.
MEA alumni a 15% off discount by using the promo code: Flourishing
Learn more on our website and for tickets HERE >>>
We will spend the day with a variety of expert speakers exploring these questions & more:
- What is the latest research on aging & longevity?
- How do we work to extend life by 10 years or more?
- What is the role of AI in healthcare?
- How do we envision the future of functional medicine?
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We had such a wonderful time gathering in May in-person, and so we will do the same this November! It will again be in my apartment in downtown Chicago on Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 4:00-5:30. Please RSVP, and I will then send you the details.
At the event in May, we discussed various topics, and one that came up was how to navigate the social impact sector - what are the opportunities, how to explore organizations that not only are of interest, but also are effective and well respected in their field, and many other questions.
I am thrilled to announce that Eric Weinheimer has graciously agreed to be our expert for the day. He is the absolute best resource for this topic and we are so fortunate to host him. Eric was the leader of Forefront, the leading organization around social impact in Illinois.
Here is Eric's bio:
Eric Weinheimer is a Senior Vice President and Philanthropic Strategist for the National Consulting and Advisory Practice at Bank of America Private Bank, based in Chicago, IL.
In his role, Eric delivers customized consulting and advisory services to nonprofit clients’ boards of directors and senior leaders. His areas of expertise include strategic planning, board governance, revenue diversification, and social enterprise. He also has extensive experience in working with high-net worth individuals and families in identifying and achieving their philanthropic goals.
Previously, Eric served as President and CEO of Forefront, a regional association of grantmakers, nonprofits, advisors, social entrepreneurs, and impact investors. He was also President and CEO of The Cara Program, a non-profit organization that provides comprehensive training, job placement and support services to individuals who are homeless and struggling in poverty. During Eric’s tenure, The Cara Program founded and established 3 social enterprises, including Cleanslate Chicago. He has also served as Interim CEO for nonprofits that have experienced significant internal challenges and crises.
Eric earned a B.S. from Boston College and an M.B.A. from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award for Public Service. Eric serves on the Advisory Board for Booth’s Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Growing Community Media, the Network for Young Adult Success and the Economic Club of Chicago.
I hope you can join Eric and me for what will be a fun and informative early evening. Light refreshments will be served. The timing might lend itself to a great night in the city if you plan a dinner afterward! My apartment has limited seating so first come first served! The May event was a full house!
Thanks and please let me know if you have any questions, or other ideas for future events
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Monthly meeting to plan upcoming events. Join us!
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Join us for our monthly gathering!
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November 12, 2024 Chapter event – Circle on Life’s Transitions
As we move through different chapters in life, transitions in career, relationships, family dynamics, and caregiving become central themes. How do we navigate these shifts, and how can we support one another through the challenges and opportunities they present?
With MEA alumnae and experienced executive coaches and facilitators Marcy Porus-Gottlieb and Paula Fitzgerald Boos, we will explore personal experiences of transitions. It’s an opportunity to reflect on how we adapt and grow through these phases and share from the “third vault” with dialogue, insights and support of our local MEA community.
Where: Location TBD
When: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 6-9 pm
Food & Drink: Potluck style – bring a dish or drink to share as we build community over dinner.
RSVP: Email [email protected] and/or reply “yes” to the Google Calendar invitation
Reflection Questions to Consider Before the Evening:
- What major transitions have you faced and what has helped you navigate them?
- What crossroad are you facing now? And what or who do you need to support you in making this transition more fulfilling and less overwhelming?
- What advice or resources can you share with others who may be going through similar transitions?
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Thursday, November 14
12:00-1:00pm
You’ll receive a Microsoft Teams invitation to join the call; the link can also be accessed here.
We’ll take a deeper dive in our breakout groups on this MEA topic:
Rediscover Awe with Greater Good Science Center founder.UC Berkeley’s Dacher Keltner, Ph.D. shows how Awe can help you overcome anxiety and stress, where and how to look for awe, and how to notice more awe-inspiring things around you in your everyday life. View the video here.
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As part of our APAC Alumni activities, we have been able to secure MEA Founder and CEO Chip Conley for a Zoom call / chat!
We will have plenty of time for questions with a mostly open forum. We will also ask Chip how the Santa Fe site is evolving and the ongoing response to his latest book 'Learning to Love Midlife'.
Please join us and feel free to invite any interested colleagues or friends who may be interested in hearing more about Chip's groundbreaking works and MEA: direct from the man himself!
Date: Saturday November 16
Time:
- 8am AEDT (Sydney, Melbourne)
- 7am (Brisbane /Qld)
- 730am (Adelaide)
- 6am (Perth)
Zoom details / registration are here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pd-GgqDIsH9Cs__6tLJau9Xt-tzggFU1Y
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Mark your calendars for Sunday, Nov. 17, 3-5 p.m., for a very special event to connect us in community and conversation. MEA alums Jack Abbott and Donna Jones have invited us to their home in the Sunset Cliffs neighborhood of Point Loma. Our guest of honor and newest MEA San Diego Alum, Jacques-Pierre Cole, aka The Urban Monk will share a gratitude meditation followed by a short introductory QiGong session. For those that are interested, we will meet afterwards for an early dinner.
Here's a little background about or special guest, who will be fresh from doing his first work at MEA 10/12-17 for Liz Gilbert week! Jacques-Pierre Cole has what's known as "street cred". Since overcoming early struggles with mental illness and undergoing a deep existential quest, he has served as a U.S. Navy and National Guard member, Kansas City police officer, and non-profit founder. Ordained as a Zen Bon Buddhist Monk in 2012 after 12 years of study, Jacques-Pierre now mentors others and helps them uncover their inner beauty and purpose. offering wisdom through both formal guidance and unexpected moments of joy, like drawing mandalas on the beach or longboarding in his robes. Here’s a link to his San Diego Ted talk -
Please bring a snack or beverage to share.
RSVP to Ellen Gold at [email protected] by Nov. 11 so we can know how many to expect. Please let her know if you are interested in meeting afterward for dinner, so we can figure out an appropriate place to meet based on the number of people interested.
Looking forward to seeing familiar and new faces on Nov. 17.
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Date: Wed 20 Nov
5pm Sydney time AEDT / 4pm Brisbane AEST
Immortality: A Pipe Dream or Possibility?
APAC Chapter Lead Chris Zinn recently read 'Why We Die and How We Live' by Venki Ramakrishnan
https://www.amazon.com.au/Why-We-Die-Science-Immortality-ebook/dp/B0CCD4SYDZ
It examines the cutting edge of efforts to expand lifespan.
But might death serve a necessary biological purpose?
What are the social and ethical costs of attempting to live forever?
Chris will lead a discussion on the ultimate mystery and paradox that unconsciously drives us, minute to minute, day by day and year by year.
On the Day
Follow this Google Meet Link
APAC Monthly Gathering
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/rpv-hqdd-xos
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Join other MEA Alumni for a wonderful evening to nourish our MEA community with a movement activity led by “Celebrate the Beat” founder and MEA Alum, Tracy Straus, followed by a delicious Middle Eastern buffet, drinks and a structured conversation.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
5:30-8:30pm
At a Private Residence in Tribeca
(address provided after registration)
$60
Space is limited. Register by November 10, 2024
Each MEA Alum is welcome to bring 1 guest
The inclusive playful movement class promotes physical, spiritual, mental and emotional wellbeing through engaging our bodies, hearts, minds, and spirits in a joyful dance class with live music!
Wear comfortable clothes to move in. Shoes will dance together in the hallway while we are barefoot
Or, bring sneakers not worn on the street!
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About Celebrate the Beat - Excellence in Motion
Celebrate the Beat (CTB)is a non-profit that provides in-school and after-school dance programs that improve children’s physical health and well-being, inspire them to believe in themselves, and establish a standard of excellence that positively impacts every aspect of their lives. For youth-at-risk who have little access to a high-quality arts education, CTB’s dance curriculum can be life-changing, teaching them not just the art of dance but the art of the possible.
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November 16, 2024 (Note: this is a Saturday) 5:00 - 8:00
Theme: Friendsgiving Potluck
Location: Raines Cohen’s Co-Living Space in Berkeley
Facilitated by: Nancy Rielle / Raines Cohen
Friendsgiving is a cherished gathering where friends come together to express gratitude for the relationships that enrich our lives, share delicious food, and create lasting memories in a warm, relaxed atmosphere. Join your compadres for a potluck-style meal where everyone contributes a dish, reflecting the diversity and creativity of the group. The focus is on togetherness, laughter, and creating a sense of belonging. Friendsgiving is about celebrating the bonds that make life brighter. As we gather around the table at Raines Cohen’s lovely home, we’ll enjoy this opportunity to reflect on the year, appreciate the support and friendship we've shared, and toast to the memories still to be made. Friendsgiving offers a chance to deepen connections and remind ourselves of the joy in our chosen communities. Let’s come together, not just to share food, but to celebrate the love and friendship that has been made possible by our connection through MEA!
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Monthly meeting to plan upcoming events. Join us!
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Holiday Sound and Word Bath
When: Saturday, December 7th, 4pm -6pm MT
Where: Sunmount Chapel
Who: NM MEA (and any visiting alums)
Details and Schedule:
Arrival: 4pm
Poetry and lyrics (more details to come!): 4-4:45pm
Sound bath: 4:45 - 6pm
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Join us for a potluck brunch to celebrate the holidays!
Date: Sunday, December 8th
Time: 10am - 12pm
Location: Rebecca Callahan's House in Lone Tree - address will be provided when you RSVP
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December 14, 2024 (Note: this is a Saturday) 5:00 - 8:00
Theme: Holiday Party
Location: Jane Tishkoff’s Home on Longridge, Oakland
Facilitated by: Jane T / Peter A / Nancy R
As the year comes to a close, let’s come together to celebrate friendship, joy, and the wonderful memories we’ve created! East Bay Compadres will gather to feast together at Jane’s lovely Oakland home. Let us all bring mindful attention to our year, 2024. Join us for a festive evening full of good cheer, delicious food, and lots of laughter. Please bring a dish to share as this is a potluck meal.
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Wed 18 Dec: Year In Review
Its your own mini Oscars for 2024! What was the best film or live performance you saw? What was your best meal or night out? What were 3 highlights? We will share with you a questionnaire to consider this year: then join us to share some of the winners in your categories. You may realise 2024 was better than you remember!
On the Day
Follow this Google Meet Link
APAC Monthly Gathering
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/rpv-hqdd-xos
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Join us for our monthly gathering!
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Thursday, January 16
12:00-1:00pm
You’ll receive a Microsoft Teams invitation to join the call; the link can also be accessed here.
We’ll take a deeper dive in our breakout groups on this MEA topic:
Skate legend, entrepreneur and filmmaker takes on fear. Stacy Peralta shows us how to move forward in the face of distraction and uncertainty, roll with failure, find the energy to begin again, and asks, “what’s the one and only thing that belongs to you?” Video here.
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Join us for our monthly gathering!
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Thursday, March 13
12:00-1:00pm
You’ll receive a Microsoft Teams invitation to join the call; the link can also be accessed here.
We’ll take a deeper dive in our breakout groups on this MEA topic:
How to manage change in our hyper-connected world. Crush. founder Janis Nakano Spivack’s rapid-reset methodology taps your authentic intelligence so your choices are better suited for what works for you, rather than what people tell you you should do. Here’s the video.
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