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Upcoming Monthly Men's Sunday Brunches (bring something to share/cook up): Sunday, August 21st at Jeff Haas's 1423 E 35th St. Minneapolis, 612-721-7010; 612-964-7587.(on the south side of Powderhorn Lake). Sunday, September 18th (Fall equinox) at Andy Mickel's, 106 SE Arthur Ave, Minneapolis, (in Prospect Park off University Ave near I-94 and 280), 612-331-8396. Men hang out together and enjoy good food with no agenda whatsoever. These brunches are open to all men from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m; plan to come and chat and eat for a 1/2-hour to 2-hour period anytime – inevitably some men stay on until 2 p.m. 12 men attended June's Men's Brunch and about ten were at July's Brunch. - Andy Mickel, 2005-07-17. Race to Empower is a certified 5K race, as well as children's fun run and zero K around Lake Harriet in Minneapolis held Saturday morning, August 6th. Its intention is to empower those affected by physical and sexual abuse. Proceeds will benefit Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota, the Rape and Sexual Abuse Center and the Men's Center Anger Management Program. FFI: <http://www.RaceToEmpower.org/> - Sarah L. - 2005-07-11. 21st Annual Minnesota Men’s Conference: "Three Roots, Three Roads, Three Dances" - Aggression, Compliance, and Withdrawal, Sep. 13-18, 2005, Camp Miller, Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota. Registration: <http://hiddenwine.com/MMC/> Special guests: Michael Meade, with Malidome Somé, Tom Gambell & Doug von Koss. "In order to thrive, a child has to find a strategy that brings him survival, attention, and love. Some find that to be demanding works; others adopt compliant and agreeable ways. A third group withdraws and lives quietly on whatever is offered. Each of us taps all three roots, but one tends to be primary. As we grow older, it becomes helpful and even wise to learn the roads less often used. Thus, we discover fresh ways to be in the world. One road may favor an instinct, such as aggression. Another may favor emotion, such as merging with people. Another may favor thinking. Which road did you choose? Please join us at this year’s conference where we will take up the lively dance that goes on between the instincts, the emotions flowing from the eternal fountain of the soul and the intensity of the fervent, thinking mind. Robert Bly, internationally recognized and award-winning author and poet, helped found the modern men's movement. He has taught men how to create a home for what is best in them. He inspires both men and women to lead a life of intensity and beauty that brings them together into community. Michael Meade is a nationally recognized storyteller, teacher, author, and scholar of mythology and student of ritual in traditional cultures. Malidoma Somé: village elder, author, comes to us from the Dagara Tribe of West Africa. He an astonishing teacher, able to bring in ideas almost unheard of in the West. His first book was Of Water and The Spirit, and his new book is The Healing Wisdom of Africa. Doug von Koss joyously returns again this year to lead early morning chanting. Many participants return to this conference just to begin each day in “one voice” under his guidance. He teaches the vowel sounds as well as chants from the Near East and the West.Tom Gambell: a 6th degree Black Belt, is a returning teacher this year. He has taught Aikido for 25 years, and is now the Chief Instructor of Eastbay Aikido in Oakland, CA. He teaches that once the principles of Aikido are embodied, they become a source of strength and guidance in everyday living. He will do workshops that will be open to all participants each day on the art of compassionate self-defense. |
The Minnesota Zen Meditation Center, 3343 E Calhoun Pkwy, Minneapolis, 612-822-5313, <www.mnzencenter.org/> is open Mon-Sun for sitting meditation. The next Mankind Project Minnesota New Warrior Training Adventure will be held October 2 at Eagle Lake Camp near Brainerd, MN. The cost is $595, $535 before Sept 1. Observe, Ask Questions (or Participate if you like) in a safe container with a group of men who are practicing authenticity and connection to feeling at Open Circle of Warriors events at the Men's Center on second Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. Contact Andy Mickel 612-279-6416 or see: <http://minnesota.mkp.org/> for Open I-Group dates/times and with any questions. Register with Eric Lucas, 20388 Idaho Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044, 952-469-6497, <welucas4@frontiernet.net> - Andy Mickel, 2005-07-01. Community Campout Aug 12-14 with Bike Ride option; men, women, children and friends welcome. Afton State Park, Primitive Group Campsite #1: Tents, RVs & Campers. Experience community: swap stories, jokes, games, etc. Also enjoy the Perseids Meteor Shower, fishing, swimming. Hike the trails on the St. Croix River shoreline, practice wilderness awareness skills or just lie around & relax. Bring drums, instruments and non-electronic toys. $5/person/day, Family Maximum is $15/day - Limited to 50 people. Everyone is responsible for their own food, Community Potlucks for all interested folks. FFI: Rick 952-926-6655 for carpooling & other info. Directions: from St. Paul: 9 miles east on I-94, then 7 miles south on Hwy 95 (exit 253), then 3 miles east on Co Rd 20 - Park HQ: 651-436-5391 Sponsored by ManKind Project Minnesota, Inc. - Rick Gravrok, 2005-06-01. |
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