| The Men's Center Board appreciates the volunteer presenters who return from time to time and welcome first timers. Their presentations add a new dimension to our weekly Wednesday night gatherings.
Please take time to read the descriptions and plan to attend if they stimulate your interest. Bring a friend to share the experience and acquaint him/her with the Men's Center. Each presentation is intended to promote personal growth, stimulate your interest in a topic, and to give you an opportunity to interact with other attendees. We are always looking for new presenters and topics. Please call Randy at The Men's Center, 612-822-5892 with your ideas and names. We appreciate your help. |
Presentations are the sole responsibility of the presenter(s). The Men's Center does not endorse, takes no specific position, nor does it hold any opinion on the presentations, or of any information imparted, or of the presenter(s) themselves.
The Men's Center is a RESOURCE for the community, a clearing house for information of all kinds, agreeable or not, to one's beliefs. Listen, participate and make your own decisions. All groups meet at TMC, 3249 Hennepin Ave. So, Suite 55, unless otherwise noted. These low cost presentations are shown in the Calendar of Events and a more extensive description follows. No pre-registration is needed; entrance fees collected at the door are:
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Issues Relating to Divorce
Presenter: Kelley Lorix
When: Wed, Dec. 7, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Open to Men and Women
Kelley’s presentation will include how to prepare financially and strategically for divorce, child support, spousal maintenance, custody and visitation – what the options are and how it will affect support, property – what happens to the house, pensions and other items acquired during the marriage. This session will include question and answer session geared — helping you with the exact problems you may be faced with in your lives.
A private practice attorney, Kelley Lorix has better than fourteen years in state courts throughout Minnesota litigating, arbitrating and mediating the issues of concern to all of us as we go through divorce. Kelley has presented numerous times at the Men’s Center.
A Circle of Warriors
Presenter: Andy Mickel
When: Wed. Dec.14, 7:00-9:00 pm
The Mankind Project is an organization of men working together to improve their lives and help other men. As New Warriors “We are an order of men called to reclaim the sacred masculine provides a model for men to generate and maintain a world in such a way as to include and yet rise above one’s own issues for the betterment of one’s self, one’s own family, tribe, nation and race.”
We are all familiar with a man’s physical tools (a hammer, a sword, a plow.....) Is this enough? What about integrity, commitment, action and clarity? I know that most men want and need these tools. The New Warrior Training Adventure can help. Join a circle of warriors to ask questions and hear how the adventure adventure has changed men’s lives.
“The initiation of men is the hope of the world.” - Don Jones, former chairman, ManKind Project.
I Don’t Want To Forgive!
Presenter: Gary Egeberg
When: Wed. Dec. 21, 7:00-9:00 pm
Open To Men and Women
Unlearn cultural and religious myths surrounding forgiveness, and consider viable alternatives to forgiving when you can’t--or won’t--forgive. Forgiving is only one path to travel on your healing journey; there are many others. If an old or new, large or small hurt is still troubling you, come and explore some new insights and skills to help you reclaim your inner peace and happiness. Open to all: men and women, gay and straight.
Gary Egeberg is an author and former California state prison chaplain. He currently serves as an interfaith spiritual guide and teaches workshops on forgiving and alternatives to forgiving throughout the Twin Cities.
Holiday Party
Presenter: Norm Petrik, J.C. Hancock
When: Wed. Dec. 28, 7:00-9:00 pm
Come to the Men's Center Holiday Potluck Dinner Party. Bring a dish to share, beverage will be provided. J. C. Hancock will lead us in singing of both men's and holiday songs.
Norm Petrik is the Men's Center Program Committee Chair, among his many other activities. J. C. Hancock has volunteered holiday entertainment for many years at the Men's Center.
The Real Estate Bubble: Separating Fact from Fiction
Presenter: John Jacobsen
When: Wed. Jan. 4, 7:00-9:00 pm
This presentation discusses the facts, whether the Twin Cities is an overheated market as claimed in some media outlets, and the cultural phenomena that have led to the current market with a view to the current trends. This presentation gives the attendees a safe environment in which to ask real estate questions and address their concerns. The presentation lasts about an hour.
John Jacobsen is a Twin Cities realtor. He can be reached at mnrealtyguy@msn.com
A Circle of Warriors
Presenter: Andy Mickel
When: Wed. Jan. 11, 7:00-9:00 pm
The Mankind Project is an organization of men working together to improve their lives and help other men. As New Warriors “We are an order of men called to reclaim the sacred masculine provides a model for men to generate and maintain a world in such a way as to include and yet rise above one’s own issues for the betterment of one’s self, one’s own family, tribe, nation and race.”
We are all familiar with a man’s physical tools (a hammer, a sword, a plow.....) Is this enough? What about integrity, commitment, action and clarity? I know that most men want and need these tools. The New Warrior Training Adventure can help. Join a circle of warriors to ask questions and hear how the adventure adventure has changed men’s lives.
“The initiation of men is the hope of the world.” - Don Jones, former chairman, ManKind Project.
Reduce Holiday Stress Naturally
Presenter: Dr. Joe Carr
When: Wed. Jan. 18, 7:00-9:00 pm
Open To Men and Women
In this class, we will discuss the foundations for building a wellness lifestyle. We will explore the implications this has for expanding your capacity to handle stress without the need for alcohol or other medications.
Dr. Joseph Carr has been a practicing chiropractor in the Twin Cities for the over 20 years, and speaks regularly to help people make positive changes in their life.
Bankruptcy?
Presenter: Darrel Baska
When: Wed. Jan. 25, 7:00-9:00 pm
Are you too much in debt? Don't know where to turn to get good advice? Come to this presentation and hear Darrel speak on low payment plans and fresh start bankruptcies.
Darrel A. Baska specializes in helping individuals with Low Payment Plan (Ch. 13) or Fresh Start Bankruptcy (Ch. 7). Free Phone ConsultationLow Fees on Installments (612) 235-0691
New Developments in Understanding Relationships
Presenter: Jim Duffy
When: Wed. Feb. 1, 7:00-9:00 pm
Open to Men and Women
There has been a lot of exciting and valuable research published in recent years on the subject of behaviors that help or hinder success in intimate relationships.
From scientific researchers such as John Gorman and Neil Jacobson to psychiatric authors such as Bernard Apellbaum and Ellen Wachtel, these recent results are both immensely practical and profoundly fascinating in what they teach us about human nature. Come and hear a summary presentation of some of the recent research and learn more about how you can study in depth the new developments in understanding of intimate human relationships.
Jim Duffy is a writer and freelance researcher in a wide variety of areas of the human studies. He is a humanist, educator and consultant whose popular presentation and many subjects at the The Men's Center have been well received as both interesting and useful as well as often controversial.
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