DEC 5 & JAN 9
Get YOUR message across! Communicate confidently. Enjoy Waitaha Circle’s friendly training and mentoring. Holistic approach to topics. Nikkei Centre, Burnaby, 7pm, $5 drop-in, 604-685-2582.

DEC 7-9
Foot Reflexology Introduction commences certificate weekend course. Intro: $10, Course $295. Pacific Institute of Reflexology, (604) 875-8818, www.pacificreflexology.com

DEC 8
Shamanic Drumming & Dreaming Circle: Saturday, 7-10pm. Learn to experience insight/healing from your Nature Spirit guardians. Vancouver Multi-Cultural Centre, 1254 W. 7th. By donation. Earthsong Healing Circles. 604.418.9636,
www.shamanichealing.info

DEC 12
Winning the War on Cancer: Speaker: Dr. John Yang, Dean, PCU College. The power of self-healing and more, Free, 7-9pm, 5021 Kingsway, 604.433.1299.

DEC 12
Christmas on Chestnut Street Starring Robert Moloney: Enjoy this heart warming movie with metaphysical meaning, 7pm, Love Offering. 5840 Oak St., Vancouver, (604) 266-6281.

DEC 15
Wolfsong Chanting Circle - Winter Solstice Equinox Celebration, Saturday, 7pm. Participate singing shared sacred healing chants from the Spirit of the Land. Drums and didgeridoo’s welcome. At Vancouver Multi-Cultural Society, 1254 W. 7th. By donation. Earthsong Healing Circles, 604.418.9636. www.shamanichealing.info

DEC 19
Christmas Candlelighting Service 7:30pm: Join us for an inspiring evening of beautiful music,
guided meditation, lighting of candles. Love Offering. 5840 Oak St., Vancouver, (604) 266-6281.

DEC 22
Luminance - A Winter Solstice Multimedia Celebration: Film, ecstatic dance ritual, performance, visionary art, music and dancing until 5am. Scotiabank Dance Centre. Tickets, information:
www.luminance2007.com, 778-868-7534.

DEC 22
“Christmas in the Round” with the MantraVani Orchestra: Sacred songs and chants from many traditions. St Marks Church, 1805 Larch @ W. 2nd, 8pm. $20/$15 seniors (Banyen Books) $25/door Contact: Jerry DesVoignes info@healingvoices.net, www.healingvoices.net

DEC 23
Planetary Peace (Twin Hearts) Meditation Join us for this powerful meditation held on the full moon, 7:30pm, 2950 Laurel St, Vancouver.
www.pranichealing.ca/vancouver

JAN 12-13
Sidney Health Fair: 100 practitioners, including wellness specialist Dr. Carolyn DeMarco on healthy living, osteoporosis. Naturopath Karen Paquette discusses “…Unleashing Sexier, Healthier You.” 250-655-0515, www.siwc.org/healthfair

JAN 13
“Transformation of Man” Series: Tape 1 of 7 with J. Krishnamurti-philosopher, Dr. Bohm-physicist, Dr. Shainberg-psychiatrist. 4pm, open dialogue 5:30-7:30. MacMillan Planetarium lounge. Donation. Jeb 604.734.7774.

APR 25-27, 2008
Electromagnetic Fields workshop – Identify and solve electromagnetic field problems; bioeffects, symptoms. Certificate. For professionals and laypersons. Outline: www.essentia.ca / (888) 639-7730. Attractive early
registration discounts.

SATURDAYS

Holistic Healing Fair: Third Saturday of every month. AWAKENING HEART-15177
Russell Ave-White Rock. 10-4pm. Free Admission. 604-535-6603 or www.emergingpathway.ca

SUNDAYS

The Centre for Spiritual Living uniting the world in love. Inspired by the teachings of Deepak Chopra and Louise Hay. You’ll love our Sunday services, 11 AM. Children welcome. 1495 W. 8th Ave.,Vancouver, 604-321-1225, www.cslvancouver.com

International Spiritualist Alliance: #201-317 Columbia Street, New West, 604-521-6336. Sunday services, 11am. Rev. Joyce Tarvin, 604-433-6663, www.isacanada.ca. See Resource Directory ad.

Mountaintop Unity Find a positive New Thought approach to life at Unity! Sundays 10:30am, John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West 1st, North Vancouver. 604-787-1477, www.unitymountaintop.ca

SOS (Science of Spirituality) Eco Centre: Enjoy free silent meditation, spiritual discourse & lunch. 10am Meditation, 11am Discourse. 604-277-1247, 11011 Shell Road @ Steveston Hwy (between #5 & #4 Road) Richmond. All Welcome. www.sos.org

Unity of Vancouver: Empowering people to create prosperity, health and loving relationships through the
practical application of spiritual principles. Sunday Services 11AM, 5840 Oak St., Vancouver
(604) 266-6281.

Experience the Light! Purify and revitalize your mind, body and spirit providing deep relaxation and renewed energy from within. Free, 5228  Joyce St., 1-4pm, 778-384-5333, www.mahikari.org

MONDAYS

Free, anonymous, telephone support line offering guided meditations for people suffering from chronic pain. Non-religious. Counselors have community crisis line training. Mondays 7-11pm, 604-936-5683.

TUESDAYS

Reflexology Student Clinic sessions, only $18. Evenings only. By appointment. Pacific Institute of Reflexology. 604-875-8818,
www.pacificreflexology.com.

Prize-winning Scottish choir seeks new members: Non-Gaelic speakers welcome. No audition required. Scottish & Gaelic traditional songs. Practice 7:45pm, Scottish Cultural Centre, 70th & Hudson. Info: Sandra 604-913-8477.

Free Geek Monthly Meeting, second Tuesday of every month, 6:30-8:30pm, 117 E. 2nd Ave. Join in developing a community non-profit dedicated to computer recycling, education & free software. No experience necessary. www.freegeekvancouver.org

WEDNESDAYS

Speaking Circles: Learn to speak naturally in front of groups, transforming anxiety into the excitement of creative expression through relational presence. 7:30-10pm, Dave 604-738-5728.

Hawaiian Medicine Circle: 7 pm. Hawaiian guided meditation, Sharing the Aloha, tea and snacks afterwards with like-minded people. $10 donation. At Hale Ola, a place of Healing, 1215 Madison Ave., Burnaby. 604-431-7474. Call Kumu Kaimana.

Children of War fundraiser: Chai Gallery at East is East hosts a fundraiser for Children of War, featuring local musicians & traditional dancers. Every Wed. evening, 7:30pm – 1:30am, 3243 W. Broadway. $25/door or call 778-837-1862,
www.thechildrenofwar.org.
LINUX Clinic & Windowsless Wednesdays: Every Wednesday 7-9:30pm, Free Geek, 117 E. 2nd Ave. Find out about open source software. More info at www.freegeekvancouver.org

THURSDAYS

Spoken Word Toastmasters: Improve your communication and leadership skills. Thursdays, 7pm, Royal Oak Community Church, 7175 Royal Oak Avenue. Everyone welcome. Info: Bernie, 604-521-7240, thelonepostman@yahoo.ca

FRIDAYS

“Destiny Dialogues” Free Talks (7-9 pm). First Friday of each month, experiential evening that explores the inter-connections between destiny and: suffering, relationships, vocations, joy, teachers, character, nature, family, dreams.
Call Michael 604-317-1613 to RSVP.

Give Peace a Chant! Kirtan - Yoga of Sound: Call and response style chanting in a friendly community setting. No experience necessary. 7:30pm, 2111 W.16th Ave. @ Arbutus, www.givepeaceachant.org

ONGOING

Free Meditation Workshop: Experience Kundalini awakening through Sahaja Yoga, as taught by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi & enjoy your Powers at our Weekly classes, always free and open to all. 604-597-8440, www.sahajayoga.org.

Anxiety? Depression? FREE Mental Wellness Self-Help Support Group in Kitsilano area. Held Saturdays bi-weekly, 10:30am-12:30pm. Limited Seating. Call 604-630-6865.

Holistic Medicine in Africa: Organized Medicine Foundation (OMF) helps people in rural Africa using naturopathy/homeopathy/acupuncture. Can you help? Donations welcome. www.organizedmedicine.org or ameet@organizedmedicine.org

Do you have an eating disorder and need support? Support group run by eating disorder survivor and nurse. edgroup_char@hotmail.com Groups held in Langley.

Kestrel Books hosts TAROT readings, Mon-Sat, 3408 Cambie St. Experienced readers. 15mins/$25. Kestrel Books sells used & out-of -print books & fair-trade gifts from Nepal. Call 604-872-2926.