Presentations - April/May 2009
| 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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April/May 2009
Family Law Clinic
Discussion Leader: Bob Monson
When: Wed, Apr. 1, 7:00-9:00 pm
Open to Men and Women
Targeted to the needs of men or women going through or anticipating divorce or dealing with other family law issues, this Clinic will give you an opportunity to discuss your own questions on such topics as:
* Divorce
* Separation
* Paternity
* Property Division
* Custody
* Spousal Maintenance
* Child Support
* Financial Settlements
* Co-habitation
Attorneys will volunteer their time and expertise for the benefit of those who attend. A nominal fee of $5 is charged for the public. Members of the Men's Center receive a courtesy discount.
A Circle of Warriors
Presenter: Andy Mickel
When: Wed, Feb. 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 has changed men's lives.
"The initiation of men is the hope of the world." - Don Jones, former chairman, ManKind Project.
Men Who Have Sex With Men
Presenter: Keith Pederson
When: Wed, Apr. 15, 7:00-9:00 pm
Keith will be discussing issues pertinent to the lives of men who have sex with men (MSM). Some of the topics covered in this discussion will be the rise in new incidence of syphilis among MSM in Minnesota; relationships and support; the use of the Internet and how it is affecting the lives of MSM; age specific risk behavior and how to find and access community supports.
Keith Pederson is the Project Coordinator for the Man2Man Sexual Health Seminars, a program of the University of Minnesota.
Escalations - where do they come from, what can they teach us?
Presenter: Bob Anderson
When: Wed, Apr. 22, 7:00-9:00 pm
We've all done it -- in an instant said something we can't take back, flared out of control, spiraled into hopelessness or withdrawal. These escalations may seem to erupt out of nowhere but the truth is, they have a source and a history and follow predictable patterns. We can learn to slow down and observe our process, identify underlying causes such as shame or a core hurt from the past, reframe our negative self-talk and redirect our energy more constructively. This is a practical workshop for men seeking an introduction or a follow-up to the Men's Center's anger management course.
Bob Anderson has co-facilitated anger management classes at the Men's Center for the past dozen years. He is the author of Out of Denial: Piecing Together a Fractured Life.
Journeyman
Presenter: Charlie Borden
When: Wed, Apr. 29, 7:00-9:00 pm
Open to Men and Women
Charlie Borden will present a special screening of the documentary Journeyman and hold a discussion. The movie Journeyman documents some of those experiences of some of those in the Boys to Men Community. We will view the movie and follow up with a discussion of the power of mentoring in the 21st Century. Boys to Men, Minnesota is comitted to supporting men & boys in living healthy, vibrant lives <www.boystomenmn.org>.
Charlie Bordon is cofounder of "Boys to Men, Minnesota" and Executive producer of the documentary "Journeyman"
Family Law Clinic
Discussion Leader: Jim Gerharter
When: Wed, May 6, 7:00-9:00 pm
Open to Men and Women
Targeted to the needs of men or women going through or anticipating divorce or dealing with other family law issues, this Clinic will give you an opportunity to discuss your own questions on such topics as:
* Divorce
* Separation
* Paternity
* Property Division
* Custody
* Spousal Maintenance
* Child Support
* Financial Settlements
* Co-habitation
Attorneys will volunteer their time and expertise for the benefit of those who attend. A nominal fee of $5 is charged for the public. Members of the Men's Center receive a courtesy discount.
A Circle of Warriors
Presenter: Andy Mickel
When: Wed, May 13, 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 has changed men's lives.
"The initiation of men is the hope of the world." - Don Jones, former chairman, ManKind Project.
Weight-Management for Men: A Commonsense Approach
Presenter: Jim Lovestar
When: Wed, May 20, 7:00-9:00 pm
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.
Presentation
To Be Announced
When: Wed, May 27, 7:00-9:00 pm
Family Law Clinic
Discussion Leader: Kelly Lorix
When: Wed, June 3, 7:00-9:00 pm
Open to Men and Women
Targeted to the needs of men or women going through or anticipating divorce or dealing with other family law issues, this Clinic will give you an opportunity to discuss your own questions on such topics as:
* Divorce
* Separation
* Paternity
* Property Division
* Custody
* Spousal Maintenance
* Child Support
* Financial Settlements
* Co-habitation
Attorneys will volunteer their time and expertise for the benefit of those who attend. A nominal fee of $5 is charged for the public. Members of the Men's Center receive a courtesy discount.