Upcoming Monthly Men’s Sunday Brunches (bring something to share/cook up): Sunday, August 19th, Tom Weaver co-hosting together with Dave Mueller at Dave’s home in Hastings at 1318 Ramsey St, 55033 (Hwy 61 south of St. Paul 20 minutes) at 1318 Ramsey St (take a left on 10th from 61), 612-827-6442. Sunday, September 16th at Andy Mickel’s, 106 SE Arthur Ave, Minneapolis, 55414 (in Prospect Park off University Ave near I-94 and 280), 612-331-8396. 29 men attended July’s brunch at Bobby Schauerhamer’s!
- Andy Mickel, 2007-07-19.

23rd Annual Minnesota Men’s Conference Sept. 4-9, 2007 at Camp Miller, Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota. Keeping Our Feet on Human Ground with teachers: Robert Bly, Malidoma Somé, Robert Moore, Eric Larsen, Daniel Deardorff, Miguel Rivera, Doug von Koss, Tom Gambell and many friends. There is much uncertainty and unease these days, and those feelings are appropriate. But we also need to keep our feet on the ground so we won’t be blown over or blown into the air. Malidoma Somé will lead a fire ritual this year. And Robert Moore will lecture us on the bearding of the dragon and the fearfulness of being grandiose. A new teacher, Eric Larsen will be with us for the first time. He is the author of A Nation Gone Blind, a tough book about public lies and our longing for them. Robert Bly will offer some of his new poems and recent translations of Hafez. Daniel Deardorff will give us wild stories and some singing. Jay Leeming, Thomas R. Smith, and Timothy Young will lead their afternoon poetry workshop. Tom Gambell will teach Aikido. Miguel Rivera will bring drumming and ritual, and Doug von Koss his amazing early morning singing and all-day joy. FFI: Craig Ungerman 1-877-333-3136 <hiddenwine@earthlink.net>
<http://www.hiddenwine.com/MMC>
- Mark Stanley, 2007-07-13.

The next ManKind Project-Minnesota New Warrior Training Adventure will be held October 12-14, 2007 at Eagle Lake Camp near Brainerd, MN. Registrations received by August 31 are discounted $65. 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, 2007-07-16.

Orr Books in Uptown Minneapolis, 2 blocks from the Men’s Center closed its doors after more than 25 years of service. Orr supported the Men’s Center by stocking Men’s Studies books and providing a free pickup point for copies of Men Talk for the last 22 years. Thank you Charlie Orr for your steadfast support of all people seeking personal growth.
- Andy Mickel, 2007-06-30.

Men seeking support and encouragement in their spiritual journeys are invited to attend the Men’s Contemplative Spirituality Group that meets at the Benedictine Center on the fourth Monday of every month, from 7 to 9 p.m. Upcoming meetings are August 27 and Sept 24. This ongoing group has been in existence for five years. It is an opportunity for men who want to integrate contemplative spirituality into their everyday lives. David Sagula, PhD, a psychologist and retreat leader, facilitates the meeting and discussion. The cost is a freewill offering. FFI: <http://www.stpaulsmonastery.org/> (click the Benedictine Center link) 651-777-7251, <benedictinecenter@stpaulsmonastery.org>. The Benedictine Center, a ministry of the Benedictine Sisters at St. Paul’s Monastery, is located at 2675 Larpenteur Avenue East in Maplewood 55109.
- Kathleen Lindstrom, 2007-06-25.

Key of See Storytellers events: Aug 5-9 Hiroshima/Nagasaki days: Larry and Elaine telling the Sadako Story at the family celebration 5 p.m. August 5 at the Lake Harriet Peace Garden. 61 Mile Hike symbolic of things 1961 and Larry turning 61 begins at 6:10 a.m. on August 9. The deliberate walk will raise awareness for (1) better health care for all ages, (2) healthy uses of transit, and (3) bipartisan, genuine total support for veterans and currently deployed soldiers and families and for the new functional and symbolic bridge at the Lake Harriet Peace garden. Questions to 612-747-3904 <topstory7@comcast.net> - Larry Johnson, 2007-07-14.

Two new websites have launched to support work of initiating boys in Minnesota. <http://www.boystomenmn.org/> and <http://www.mirrormanfilms.org/> which has vast material on “man making” in the film: “The Power of Boys: Journey to Manhood”. The project is an outgrowth of new warrior men from the ManKind Project - Minnesota whose missions are concerned with mentoring youth. FFI: Charlie Borden and Rick Gravrok, Boys to Men Mentoring Network of Minnesota. - 2007-06-15.

The Men’s Leadership Alliance has created programs in the Art of Leadership for 20 years. September 16-22 at a comfortable New England Lodge. Also available in 2007 are Colorado Men’s Spirit Camps, Vision Fast for Men, Boys Wilderness Trip, Elder Retreat, and Men’s Leadership Alliance. FFI: Men’s Leadership Alliance, 2115 Poplar Ave, Boulder, CO 80304, 303-444-9066, <http://www.mensleadershipalliance.org/> - 2007-02-02

Bill Dobbs and I have begun updating our website, <http://www.tcmc.org/> this summer to allow you to bookmark interior pages. - Andy Mickel. - 2007-07-14