Weight-Management for Men: A Commonsense Approach
Presenter: Jim Lovestar
When: June 7, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Few men live without weight and appearance related issues. Jim will cover the research and offer coaching on simple and effective techniques to manage your weight. You will learn basic nutrition, how to make peace with food, and tools to maintain the weight you desire.

Jim Lovestar is the founder and president of the Institute for Men’s Health and Well-Being. He has worked with men individually and in groups for over 25 years.

A Circle of Warriors
Presenter: Andy Mickel

When: June 14, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
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 has changed men’s lives.

“The initiation of men is the hope of the world.” - Don Jones, former chairman, ManKind Project.

The CHI Factorization: A New Technology & How It Can Work for You
Presenter: Tim Monickin
When: June 21, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Open to Men and Women

Since the 1980’s, various groups have been actively researching the operative framework of the collective human intellect (the ‘CHI’) for use in the cybernetic systems. Short of “divine intervention,” the advent of this technology will ostensibly create sentience in the made-man systems of tomorrow. This will result in a veritable “mixed bag.” To what extent the applications will eventuate as “Promethean” and “Pandorean,” will be largely up to the public’s awareness and willingness to participate in building intelligent concensus. The “intuitive model,” made available to those interested, can, in the meantime, be internalized and brought into advantage for creative problem solving and finding of common ground in areas otherwise steeped in false dichotomies. This model helps to build reflexive mentalities founded on complementary dialectics, rather than the all-too-prevalent oppositional, simple-minded thinking found nowadays... even in our nation’s capital. The architectures in the public model will be explored, along with suggested readings, websites, blogs, etc. for those wanting to pursue the offerings of the model and related areas of interest.

Trained in Design Science, Systems Theory, The Cognitive Sciences, & Social Sciences, Timothy Monicken is cofounder of the twenty-year-old research group pioneering an “auto-epistemologically” driven operating system – an intellect, for the human-made “cyber-systems” of tomorrow. He is President - Applications Director of The Tensegrity Group. Inc., which is presently helping to spearhead an outreach program focused on bringing an ever-increasing awareness (and ‘literacy’) into the public’s scope pertaining to this technology.

Dare to Explore Adult Matters Hidden in Plain Sight
Presenter: Jim Duffy
Date: June 28, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Open to Men and Women – Adults only

Fred Rogers, famous creator of the children’s TV show “Mr. Rogers Neighborhood,” was a wise psychological and philosophical genius. What is less known is that Fred’s wisdom is immensely important to adults, too. Learn at this seminar how Fred spoke to the most profound concerns of adults and why this thinking provides a basis to critique our social institutions and how our human dignity is diminished by them. When Fred asked, “Won’t you be my neighbor?” on each of his TV shows, he was also reminding us of our most profound human need - a need that is abused and neglected under our present social institutions. These are institutions harming our capacity to be neighbors, to care for each other, and simply put, to love! Learn abour Fred’s insights along with those of Robert Fulgham, author of “All I Need to Know, I learned in Kindergarten,” and Patty Joe Shannor, creator of “Capitalism and Other Kids Stuff”. You may wish to read Fred Rogers book, “You Are Special!” Why? Because you REALLY ARE!

Jim Duffy is a writer and freelance researcher in a wide variety of areas of human studies. He is a humanist, educator, and consultant whose popular presentations and many subjects at The Men’s Center have been well received as both interesting and useful as well as often controversial.

Healing Through Cutting-Edge Technologies: Energy Medicine of the Future
Presenter: Brenda Miller
When: July 5, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Open to Men and Women

Come learn about non-drug options, cutting-edge technologies, and Bio-Energetic Sensory equipment that are currently available to help regain your health. Learn how the future of health care is changing. Brenda will also demonstrate equipment, not widely known or offered to the public, that holistically detoxify, oxygenate, helps naturally aid your body with cellular healing and improves your immune system. During this interactive presentation, attendees will have an opportunity to experience first-hand these new breakthrough technologies. Friends and family are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Brenda Miller, a Wellness Coach, Futurist, and featured columnist, regularly consults business, Health Spas, and Wellness Centers, as well as individuals who are facing a wide range of health challenges including Arthritis, Allergies, Asthma, Back Problems, Depression, Sleep Disorders, Headaches, MS, ADD-ADHD, Alzheimers, Cancer, Diabetes, Chemical and Environmental Toxicity, Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia.

A Circle of Warriors
Presenter: Andy Mickel
When: July 12, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

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 has changed men’s lives.

“The initiation of men is the hope of the world.” - Don Jones, former chairman, ManKind Project.

Healing Through Cutting-Edge Technologies: Energy Medicine of the Future
Presenter: Brenda Miller
When: July 19, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Open to Men and Women

See description for July 5th.

Shamanism Today
Presenter: Timothy Cope
Date: July 26, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Shamanism is the oldest spiritual tradition known to humanity, yet it remains a vital and viable path for today’s world. This presentation will describe the essential nature of shamanism and consider its contemporary manifestations and applications. Participants will have the opportunity to take a brief shamanic journey.

Timothy Cope has been exploring the shamanic path for over twenty-three years. He is a Ministerial Guide for the Lake Harriet Spiritual Community and maintains a shamanic healing practice in Minneapolis.

Dare to Explore Adult Matters Hidden in Plain Sight
Presenter: Jim Duffy
Date: Aug. 2, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Open to Men and Women – Adults only

See description for June 28th.