CIMC: Community Activities

Community Activities

Community activities offer an opportunity to get to know other meditation practitioners in a social environment. In addition to the following events, there is time for tea and socializing after the Wednesday Evening Program and Retreats and Workshops.

The Guidelines for Participation provides additional information about participating at CIMC.

All are welcome.

Gardening Days
Come and spend a few hours engaged in mindful work in the CIMC garden. The day will begin with light refreshments and end with a short sitting. You are welcome to participate in all or part of the day.

Meets:	Sundays, 9 am - 1 pm
Dates:	September 7, November 23

32 and Under Nights
Narayan and Michael will lead a sitting meditation and discussion for people 32 and under. There will be a half-hour sitting and a half-hour of questions and answers. Cider and cookies will follow.

Meets:	Fridays, 7 - 8:30 pm
Dates:	October 17, March 13

32 and Under Gathering
Come and share community with other meditators who are 32 and under. Bring a vegetarian dish to share.

Dates:	Friday, November 14
Time:	7:15 - 9:00 pm

Friday Evening Practice for People of Color
These evenings will include a half-hour sitting and a half-hour discussion, followed by tea and cookies.

Led by:	Jenai Wu and Roslyn Springer
Meets:	Fridays, 7 - 8:30 pm
Dates:	October 3 November 21 December 19	January 16 February 13 March 20

“Little Buddhas” Group
This group is an informal opportunity for parents and children to explore a family practice. Through singing, storytelling and movement we will learn how to spend time together mindfully. Children of all ages are welcome; all children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults are responsible for supervising their children at all times.

Led by:	Rebecca Lavine and Amber Jamanka
Meets:	Sundays, 10 - 11:15 am
Dates:	September 14 October 19 November 23	January 18 February 8 March 8

Cooking for Retreats
If you are interested in volunteering for retreat cooking at CIMC, whether you can only boil water or have cooked at retreats for years, please come to one or both of the following workshops.

Planning for Retreat Meals
Date:	Friday, October 10
Time:	7 - 8:30 pm
Led by:	Ruth Nelson

Cooking for Retreat Meals
Date:	Sunday, March 15
Time:	9 am - 2 pm
Led by:	Ruth Nelson

Gratitude Gathering
On this day of thanksgiving, we will share readings and personal reflections on gratitude and the blessings in our lives. The gathering will include a period of sitting meditation and taking refuge in the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. Please feel free to bring a reading. Light refreshments will follow.

Led by:	Susan Phillips
Date:	Thursday, November 27
Time:	11:00 am - 12:30 pm

CIMC Holiday Talent Night
Join the CIMC teachers in a gathering to celebrate the talent of our community. This gathering is a great opportunity to relax and share a dessert with old and new friends. We are always in need of talent acts and volunteers to help, so please check our website or bulletin board for more information on signing up. All, including partners, friends and children, are welcome!
Reservations and prepayment must be made by Tuesday, December 2.

Date:	Friday, December 5, 7 - 9 pm
Fee:	$15; Children and young people 14 and under are free

New Year’s Eve at CIMC
On this last evening of the year, please join the community in periods of sitting, walking and chanting. There will also be a period for sharing readings or reflections. Light refreshments will be served after midnight. You are welcome to attend all or any part of the evening.

Led by:	Ron Denhardt
Date:	Wednesday, December 31
Time:	7:30 pm - 1 am

Bereavement Ceremony
This ceremony is a simple remembrance of our loved ones who have died, both recently and further in the past. If you wish, you may bring photographs of your deceased loved ones to place on the center table (for the duration of the ceremony).

Led by:	Narayan Liebenson Grady
Date:	Friday, March 6
Time:	7 - 8:30 pm

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