2005 GTW Regional Congress in Naples, Florida
Gather The Women: Build The Field Of South Florida
"Out beyond
ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field.
I'll meet you there." Rumi
All across the nation women of all ages,
stages, races and religions are gathering together to build
a better world.
Connecting: with yourself, your dream
and with others
Nurturing Yourself: with “playshops”;
music, art, movement, etc.
Forming Action Circles: making a difference
Have you ever yearned to connect with other women
and receive nurturing that would fulfill your dreams and give you
the courage to act on them? Gather The Women: Build The
Field of South Florida is where together we will:
Plant your visions
| Grow your passions | Bring
it all to fruition
Gather The Women: Build the Field of South Florida
is part of the regional congresses initiated and supported by Gather
The Women. South Florida’s logo is the mangrove tree,
our tree of life. It serves as a barrier against storms, a nursery
to marine life, and a sanctuary for birds. Art work by Kathleen
Katz of Bellissima Designs.
Printing donated by Lily De Blieux
of Widespread Technologies - Xerox.
When:
November 11th, Friday 7-9 PM
November 12th, Saturday 9-4 PM
Where:
St. Monica’s Episcopal Church 7070 Immokalee Road, Naples Florida (East of 1-75)
Fee:
Registration Fee $45.00 (includes a continental
breakfast & lunch); special needs pricing available
Early Registration before October 1st. $40.00
and choice of 2 playshops
Checks made out to St. Monica’s
Memo: Gather The Women
Mail to:
Ann Smith
St. Monica’s Episcopal Church
7070 Immokalee Road, Naples, Florida 34119 www.stmonicas.org
The Hampton Inn has special Gather The
Women rate of $74.00.
Call ASAP 239-596-1299.
Recommended reading for this Congress
Urgent Message From Mother: Gather the
Women, Save the World
By Jean Shinoda Bolen
Scheduled for publication on September 1, 2005.
From Publishers Weekly "Gather the women," says Jungian analyst
Bolen, is "an urgent message from Mother to her Daughters,"
a call for the women's movement (after the suffragists and the movement
of the 1960s and 70s Bolen calls this third movement "the women's
peace movement") to end conflict and violence in the world...
(more on Amazon reviews)
Sponsored
by:
And The Women Gather Inc
Esprit Center of Religious Science
St. Monica’s Episcopal Church
Gather the Women
Unity of Naples
WOVA of Fort Myers
WOVA of Naples
Speakers:
Kat Epple,
world-class flutist and winner of 8 Emmy Awards, will greet
and transcend us.
Margaret
Rose, theologian and UN activist, will connect us to
the global women’s movement.
Lorna
Owens, president of And the Women Gather, will inspire
us to think out of the box.
Ginny
Doctor, Mohawk educator and theologian, will ground
us in Indigenous wisdom & Spirit.
Rhonda
Hull, author of Driving Yourself
Happy, will kindle our imaginations and joy.
Playshops:
The Art of Sacred Ceremony
Ceremony as a way to nurture and empower ourselves – in this
workshop you will learn how to create personal ceremony and ritual
that resonates with your own beliefs and values. You will experience
new ways to express your creativity and your sacredness while connecting
deeply with Mother Earth and the sacred forces of our world. Raven Lamoreux-Dodd - Ceremonialist/Life Coach-
www.coachforce.com
From Hurt to Heal
Experientially explore the ancient tradition of forgiveness to recover
self love and confidence, release hurts, grudges, anger and sense
of helplessness. Learn and take with you the steps to embody forgiveness
as an ongoing attitude, empowering you to live a healthy and happy
life. Melanie Burns, Spiritual director Esprit Center
for Inspired Living/Pastor Naples Church of Religious Science
Acknowledging Your Archetypes
Archetypes play an active role in your personality, motivations
and actions. You will be introduced to an endless possibility of
Archetypes. Discovering and choosing your personal 12 which are
uniquely yours will add to your empowerment. Perhaps you'll find
the Healer or an Artist archetype that plays a role in how you live
and what you believe. Carol Anti - Certified by Caroline Myss
Women's Sacred Circles
Seed, nurture and connect women’s circles with a sacred center.
Learn how to start a circle, nurture an existing circle and connect
your circle locally, nationally and internationally. Ann Smith Co-author or Stories
from the Circle; Women Prints; and Women’s Uncommon Prayers.
www.circleconnections.net
Magnificence of All Women
Interactive playshop that removes all negative images associated
with girls and women and co-create images that heal, empower and
celebrate the magnificence of all women. A rare experience where
getting older is better. The Rev. Ginny Doctor & Rhonda Hull, Ph.D.
Author of Drive Yourself Happy.
Power of Intention The power of intention activates the art of the possible
by learning certain success skills and putting them into practice.
Lorna Owens, Motivational Speaker and Life Coach.
Making Lemonade…Finding the Gift in
Everything! Everything that happens in our lives is for us to learn and
evolve from. It begins with stepping back from any situation, experience
or person in our life and viewing it from a different perspective.
Understanding, forgiveness and acceptance are the keys to finding
the gift in everything. Vicki Wagoner, CH
Angels & Spirit Guides Learn to communicate with your angels and guides and receive
spiritual readings from Barbara Wood, Psychic-Motivational
Speaker
Sing a Song of Sixpence: Celebrate the Music
in You Singers and Non-Singers welcome! Ignite your authenticity
and passion for life with the power of your own voice in five easy
exercises you can do at home to relieve tension, express your creativity,
and have more freedom and fun. Ellen Wachs, All One Peace-A Wisdom School
Transformation Through Relationships
- The Spirituality of Relationships
Have you ever wondered about the purpose of relationships in your
life?
Have you ever wished that you could attract more satisfying ones?
This workshop will open the door to insights that may answer the
question "Why" for you. Cynthia Villari Mitchell, M.Ed., Global Visions,
a wellness company, and Florida Weddings On line
The Nia Technique Nia combines dance movements and heart-pumping martial arts
moves infused
with subtle therapeutic techniques designed to heighten body awareness
and
Sensory IQ. A Nia workout delivers cardiovascular and whole body
conditioning for the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Each Nia experience
is uniquely crafted to both calm and invigorate. Amy Lademan
Art-It: Collage Come experience your center and create a collage of your
true self. All materials supplied. Kathleen Katz Creator of Gather The Women of South
Florida logo.
Life As A Dance: Whose Music Are You Dancing
To? Come and join this interactive playshop where you can have
fun and experience the true freedom of dancing your own dance, like
you would if no one was watching. Trina Hayes, Director of Lifeguides Inc.
Do you think the best is behind you? Not so! There is joy ahead on your voyage to the future.
We will learn how to recognize the delights, opportunities, and
fulfillment available to all of us as we move through this journey
we call life. Ruth Gordon, MA, MSW, LICSW
Wise Woman Torso Sculpture Casting
Observe the Sculpting Casting process as Eisa casts a Wise Woman
Torso destined for self expressive decorating and display, while
Donna facilitates the weaving of our own self perceptions through
her healing group-work. Join us as we create an energetic tapestry
by loving who and how we already are! Eisa Lindner, Esthetician and Donna Wolf, Nurse
Practitioner.
Money and Spirituality: A Woman's Perspective
Break money’s powerful grip on your life and spirit and access
the power and freedom that comes when financial choices are aligned
with values and spiritual vision. Using The Money Journey Circle,
you will uncover and nurture alignment between spirituality and
choices related to money. Rosemary Williams, Author of A
Woman’s Book of Money & Spiritual Vision, director
of Women’s Perspective. www.womensperspective.org
WOMEN & SELF-LEADERSHIP: Mastering Self
to Empower Others
This inspiring and thought-provoking presentation will focus on
what it means for women today to master WHO THEY ARE and lead themselves
FIRST so they can empower and influence others. As you make the
commitment and embrace the challenge of mastering yourself by developing
the leader within, you reinforce your ability to live your life
and express your work with greater meaning and purpose. Patricia Varley, MHSA
Hatha Yoga
Hatha Yoga is a holistic form of exercise and mental discipline
that restores health and peace of mind. It is unlike any other type
of exercise in that it involves the whole person, body, mind and
spirit. Hatha Yoga enhances all aspects of one's life and anyone
can practice yoga, regardless of age, ability or level of health. Lisa Anderson - Studio 41
T’ai Chi Chih
Joy through movement for our emotional, physical and spiritual well-being.
T’ai Chi Chih is a modern technique based on ancient Chinese
wisdom that promotes serenity, self-awareness and a sense of well-being.
Diana Daffnerwww.DianaDaffner.com
Migun Massage
The FDA has approved four claims for the MIGUN thermo mechanical
bed. They are temporary relief of minor joint pain and stiffness;
temporary relief of minor joint pain associated with arthritis;
temporary increase of local circulation where applied; and relaxation
of muscles. 15 minute massage experience.
Walk The Labyrinth
Ancient walking meditation that provides inner peace. It is a relaxation,
meditation and spiritual tool.
