Living Language Institute Foundation

WINTER PROGRAMS 2010

Jan 28, Feb 25, Mar 25, Apr 29, May 27(Thurs) Conversations on the New Cosmology, with Bill Wilson, SJ PhD.

“We are the first generation to know the Great Story of the Universe,” Thomas Berry. Our conversations focus on what it means for humans to know this story as our own story.

Time: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Cost: $10.00 suggested donation
Location: Friend’s Meeting House 1831 Fern St.

March 9—30(4 Tues), Images of the Divine in the New Cosmology with Gertie Jocksch SC, DMin

A exploration of the interface between the New Cosmology and the experience of spirit as we visit life’s big questions of our identity and purpose.

Time: 10:00 am—12:00
Cost: $75.00, $20.00 drop in.
Location: Friend’s Meeting House 1831 Fern St.

April 6—27(4 Tues) Forming our Dream Symbols Through Art with Mary Jane Wilson.

Together we will explore our dream symbols through different choices of art form, i.e. clay, paints, collage, etc.

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 am
Cost: $75.00 for series, $20.00 drop in
Location: Friend’s Meeting House 1831 Fern St.

April 16-17-18, 2010(Fri, Sat, Sun) Place, Me and Sustainability with Maija Heimo, PhD

This workshop will equip participants to experience and explore any place they occupy. The premise of this workshop is that without a personal relationship of meaning meaning and respect, we are ill equipped to contribute to the sustainability of nature, people, and communities.
Time: Friday evening 7-9pm, Saturday 9am – 4pm and Sunday 9am – 1pm
Cost: $155 + GST
Location: Royal Roads University
Register: www.royalroads.ca/continuing-studies or call 250-391-2600 ext 4801.

April 24, Mandela Making and Circle Dancing with Mystic Julian of Norwich
Facilitators: Louise Taylor BMus, Orff 3, Dalcroze Crt. and Mary Jane Wilson CND MA

Julian of Norwich’s understanding of humanity as part of creation is celebrated.

Time: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Cost: $60.00 Please bring your lunch. Refreshments will be served.
Location: 5990 Old West Saanich Rd (the Yurt).

May 1(Sat) Planetize the Movement: Connecting Ecology, Social Justice and Cosmology, with Drew Dillinger

A new planetary movement is unfolding at the confluence where ecology, social justice and

cosmology meet. At the heart of this emerging global movement is a vision of the world as sacred and

connected.

Time: 9am – 4pm
Cost: $145 + GST
Location: Royal Roads University.

Register: www.royalroads.ca/continuing-studies or call 250-391-2600 ext 4801.

May 27(Thurs), "RESPONDING TO OUR WORLD IN TRANSITION"--an evening with Duane Elgin

The human community is moving into an unprecedented new phase as global "adversity trends" (such as climate change, energy shortages, and financial breakdowns) meet global "opportunity trends" (such as the communications revolution).  In this talk (combined with Duane's personal style of an occasional conversation with the audience), we will explore: How will life on the Earth be changed a generation from now and how can we make sense of what is going on? What key challenges and opportunities can we expect, both personal and collective, as we move through this time of local to global transition? What are the gifts that you can bring to this pivotal time?

Time:  7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Cost: $15 and $12 Seniors and Students
Location: Canadian Memorial United Church, 1825 West 16th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

May 29(Sat), VISIONING A PROMISING LIFE IN CHALLENGING TIMES, A Workshop with Duane Elgin

To imagine a promising life, it is important to have sense of where are we and where are we going. The human community is moving into unprecedented territory as adversity trends (such as climate change and energy shortages) meet opportunity trends (such as the global communications revolution). A generation from now, life on the Earth will be changed profoundly. In this day-long workshop, we will explore how you can chart a soulful course through these difficult times. Specifically, we will explore four key themes:

Part I: Our World in Transition

Powerful adversity trends are pushing the human family to live together in a more congenial and sustaining manner. How severe and how urgent are these combined trends? What is the magnitude of change that we can expect? What can you expect are key challenges and opportunities as we move through this time of local to global transition?

Part II: A New World of Meaning

A new “paradigm” or way of looking at the universe is emerging; instead of viewing the world around us as mostly dead matter and empty space, the new paradigm sees a universe that is profoundly alive. How does this emerging paradigm shift how we see ourselves and find meaning in our life journey?

Part III: Tools for Imagining Our Future

We cannot create a future that we have not first imagined, so a next step in creating a promising future for ourselves is to discover the power of four “archetypes” or deep stories that bring meaning to both our personal and our collective evolutionary journey. We will then use these evolutionary stories to inform our personal life journey.

Part IV: Telling Your Story and Discovering Your True Gifts

With a better understanding of the big picture of change, we will explore the unique gifts that we each have to contribute to this time of transition as a human family.

Time: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Cost: $105.00
Location: Cadburo Common, UVic Conference Centre

Garden Volunteer Opportunity

Do your enjoy organic gardening? Then join us Wednesdays, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm for a gardening adventure with others who love to garden. Bring your lunch and enjoy dining under the plum tree. Location: Louise Taylor’s Yurt. 5990 Old West Saanich Rd

Registration