Upcoming Monthly Men’s Sunday Brunches (bring something to share/cook up): Sunday, February 18th at Eric Mann’s 632 Morgan Ave S., Minneapolis, 55405 612-729-1220 (on the north side of I-394, Penn Ave Exit). Sunday, March 18th at Frank Brandon’s, 975 Como Blvd E, St. Paul, 55103 651-487-3008. (on the east side of Lake Como), and Sunday, April 15th at Andy Mickel’s, 106 SE Arthur Ave, Minneapolis, 55414, 612-331-8396. (in Prospect Park off University Ave near I-94 and 280). Brunch attendance has picked up! 15 attended the December brunch at Rick Gravrok’s and 13 attended the brunch today at Stephen Fuller’s. - Andy Mickel, 2007-01-20.

The next ManKind Project-Minnesota New Warrior Training Adventure will be held April 13-15, 2007 at Eagle Lake Camp near Brainerd, MN. The cost is $650, with many payment plans available. To learn more, attend an Open Circle event: 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 every 2nd Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. Contact Andy Mickel with any questions 612-279-6416 or see: <http://minnesota.mkp.org/> for Open I-Group dates/times. Register online at <http://minnesota.mkp.org>. - Andy Mickel, 2007-01-11.

“[I would like to see material in Men Talk on:] 1) domestic abuse of men by women and 2) false allegations of abuse in divorce and custody. Thank you for the support during my divorce! I received sole legal and physical custody of my daughters Nicole 16, Ashley 12. Keep up the good work!” - Michael Hamer, 2006-12-09.

Neil Chethik will give a talk on “What Men Really Think About Their Relationships (and Why It Matters): A Conversation for Men & Women” Saturday, February 10, 9:00 a.m. at Unity Church Unitarian St. Paul, 732 Holly Ave. 55104. Free of charge to the public. All are welcome. Neil Chethik is the author of two acclaimed books: VoiceMale: What Husbands Really Think About Their Marriages, Their Wives, Sex, Housework and Commitment, and FatherLoss: How Sons of All Ages Come To Terms With the Deaths of Their Dads. He is writer-in-residence at the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning in Lexington, Kentucky, where he lives with his wife, Rev. Kelly Flood, and their 13-year-old son, Evan. Neil is co-founder of the Unitarian Universalist Men’s Network. FFI: <http://www.NeilChethik.com/>; Unity Church Unitarian: 651-228-1456,<unity@unityunitarian.org>, <http://www.unityunitarian.org>

POET THOMAS R. SMITH TO READ FEB. 19, 8:00 PM AT PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, INTRODUCED BY ROBERT BLY Poet and teacher THOMAS R. SMITH reads Monday, February 19, at 8:00PM, introduced by poet ROBERT BLY, as part of the Literary Witnesses series at Plymouth Congregational Church in Minneapolis, 1900 Nicollet Avenue (at Franklin), Minneapolis, 55403. The event is free, with plenty of free parking. A reception will follow the reading.

Key of See Storytellers announces their 4th Saturday Storytelling for Adults at Dunn Bros. by Loring Park 329 West 15th St. Minneapolis 55403. “Rising to a Higher Level” Larry and Elaine, with guest Jerry Blue, February 24, 7-9 p.m. and “Wanderers on the Bridge” March 24, 7-9 p.m. WORLD STORYTELLING DAY is happening on or around March 20 all around the world. Follow events worldwide at <http://www.storytellingday.net/> Class in Storytelling for Grandparents, Parents, Activists, Trainers and Other Leaders: • How to put it in a story so children get it, and adults will too; • Find ways to tell the pressing stories the media misses or ignores; • One minute stories to “sell your point” in any situation • Cut through polarization by hearing and respecting each other’s stories. 6 Tuesdays, February 6 - March 13, 6-9 p.m., Unity Christ Church of Golden Valley, 4000 Golden Valley Rd 55422. $120 Registration to Larry Johnson, Box 27314, Golden Valley, MN 55427. Questions to 612-747-3904 <topstory7@comcast.net> - Larry Johnson, 612-747-3904 - 2007-01-09.

Benedictine Center Focuses on Men’s Spirituality In February, the Benedictine Center is offering three opportunities for men to explore their spirituality and find ways to cultivate an inner life that can enrich themselves, their families and the world around them. “The world rewards men for doing and achieving,” says Sam Rahberg, associate director of the Benedictine Center, “but our true selves can only evolve and find peace from a place of silence and reflection.” The Center will offer the following opportunities for men to come together to learn, discuss and reflect on the uniqueness of their own spiritual journey: What St. Benedict Can Teach Dads, February 8, 7-8 p.m., $10. Sam Rahberg will show how 1500-year-old ideas can help fathers raise healthy children. Rahberg, a Benedictine oblate, has two children under the age of three. The Male Contemplative Spiritual Journey Today, February 16-18, $150 (includes room and meals). David Sagula, PhD, a licensed psychologist, management consultant and experienced retreat leader, will help men balance the challenges of career, relationships, service and faith. Men’s Contemplative Spirituality Group, Monday, February 26, 7-9 p.m. free will offering. This long-standing group offers support and encouragement to all men on their spiritual journeys. To register online for any of these opportunities, go to <http://www.stpaulsmonastery.org/> and follow the Benedictine Center Link. FFI 651-777-7251 or <benedictinecenter@stpaulsmonastery.org>. The Benedictine Center, a ministry of the Benedictine Sisters of St. Paul’s Monastery, 2675 E Larpenteur Ave. Maplewood. - Kathleen Lindstrom, 952-829-1386 <klindstrom@usfamily.net>, 2006-12-28

Look for updated navigation design in our web site, <http://www.tcmc.org/> allowing you to bookmark interior pages. - Andy Mickel. - 2007-01-13