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Hey everyone,

International Speaker Sao is back to deliver for us a powerful transformative and inspiring presentation.

We have decided to do it on a Saturday afternoon this time to ensure maximum time for his presentation and for questions that will arise.

Be sure to join us for this one!

(All event details below & friendly reminders below)

Sincerely,

Steve
(Organizer)

The focus of Sao's presentation:
Now Through 2024: A Fifteen-year Cycle of Powerful Transformation
Dear Seeker:
If you're not studying the subject, it can be quite difficult to imagine the degree to which Life on Earth is transforming. Please trust me when I say these are times of prolonged, radical change. The changes that are affecting religious, governmental, political, economic and social institutions have their origin at a much deeper Cosmic level than these obvious Earthly effects. These changes are part of a long cycle of major transformation on Earth that spans the window of time from now through the year 2024, yet it continues for long after that.

In Shamanic Astrology we refer to this as "The Turning of the Ages". We have arrived at the end of a 26,000-year(!) cycle on Earth and the beginning of a radically new cycle of 26,000 years. In these very early stages we are challenged to participate in and accept -- perhaps even rejoice in -- major transformation of the four cornerstone arenas of our lives: (1) One's Personal Identity (who we consider ourselves to be), (2) Home-Family-Roots, (3) Partnerships and Relationships (of all kinds) and, (4) Right Livelihood.

These four combine to form the very foundation of our world and the strength of that foundation determines the status of all the other areas of our lives. This shift in our very foundation is happening on personal, national, corporate-governmental and international levels. We'll take a look at this fifteen-year window of time, and discuss ways to participate and flow with, rather than resist, this natural Universal cycle of change.

Then, with the goal of increasing our understanding of how to navigate these turbulent waters (and hopefully have fun doing so!), we'll focus on the twelve Cosmic archetypes (the twelve astrological "signs") as we experience them in our individual, personal lives, how we relate to one another, and how we can integrate and express all twelve "parts" of ourselves in a way that facilitates our successful passage through this collective transformation and forward into the dawning of the new Aquarian way of being on Earth. It is a journey each of us must make and Shamanic Astrology offers a unique and powerful perspective on each individual Soul's journey in these strange times where we must Expect the Unexpected!

About Sao:
All my life I have been a devout seeker of The Meaning of Life. This search has taken me into ever-deepening levels of spirituality including a broad range of metaphysical studies. Along the way I have worked as a television director, newspaper editor, advertising designer, co-producer co-moderator of a weekly radio program, co-founder of a non-profit organization, and more. I currently live in Sedona, Arizona where I engage in a full-time astrology counseling practice with clients around the world. For addtional information please visit my website, www.astrologyofchange.com.
I will be available for private sessions in Toronto from October 17th through November 11th. If you have questions or would simply like to chat prior to that time, please feel free to call or email me at the email address and phone numbers below (after October 14th I can be reached at 416-694-8973 in Toronto).

May Love have Its way with you,

Sao

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Friendly Reminders:

Arrive at 1:00 for the 'all you can eat' brunch/lunch buffet (10% off for all members)

Arrive at 2:00 for Presentation: A Fifteen-year Cycle of Powerful Transformation

*Free parking on side and behind building. (Register license plate number upon arrival inside venue)
*Located right next to the Yonge/Lawrence Subway Line (North-West corner, inside Courtyard)
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Good day everyone,

This is an information packed film on perhaps the greatest man to walk the earth in the 20th century. I do trust for those who have an interest in what humanity can do when individually or collectively channeled towards peace, justice and freedom will choose to join us. It's safe to say in my estimation that miracles can and do come true, and for me Gandhi brilliantly demonstrated this through out his life.

*Tell me after reading some of his inspired quotes below, if his messages are still not relevant today; perhaps and quite definitely now more then ever.

Be sure to stick around for a lively and inspiring group discussion immediately following the film.
(Film Description below)

Hope you can join us for this one!

Sincerely,

Steve
(Group Organizer)

Description of Film:

MAHATMA GANDHI (The Life and Times of a Modern Legend)

This film tells the story of the man whose belief in passive resistance served as an inspiration for future struggles in the cause of civil rights and freedom.

Mahatma Gandhi was a major political and spiritual leader in India’s fight for independence in the mid-20th century. India achieved independence from British rule in 1947 and Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated one year later.

Archival film footage, rare photos and informed commentary provide new insights into the life and influence of this remarkable man.

Inspiring Quotes by Mahatma Gandhi

An eye for eye only ends up making the whole world blind.

A nation's culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people.

Faith is not something to grasp, it is a state to grow into.

Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is the truth.

I am prepared to die, but there is no cause for which I am prepared to kill.

I have nothing new to teach the world. Truth and Non-violence are as old as the hills. All I have done is to try experiments in both on as vast a scale as I could.

Interdependence is and ought to be as much the ideal of man as self-sufficiency. Man is a social being.

You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.

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Friendly Reminders:

Arrive at 6:30 for dinner/appetizers and mingling (15% off entrees for members)

Arrive at 7:30 for film & group discussion (One beverage minimum encouraged upon arrival)

*Free parking on side and behind building. (Register license plate number upon arrival inside venue)
*Located right next to the Yonge/Lawrence Subway Line (North-West corner, inside Courtyard)
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Hello gang,

I have to say I really enjoyed this historical documentary on Halloween. Considering I have always loved this time of year, with the changing of the seasons, I really didn't know much about it's roots. Now I understand why so many others like myself, love and value this 3000 year tradition. A tradition that shows no signs of slowing down.

Feel free to bring along some Halloween sweets or munchies too if you like.
We can set up some bowls for on the bar. I'll have some good Halloween tracks in the back ground during dinner too, let's have some fun gang.

(Details of the film below)

Hope to see you out!

Sincerely,

Steve
(Organizer)

Details of film:
The Haunted History of Halloween

On October 31, when pint-sized ghouls and goblins knock on doors, they're actually carrying on a tradition that goes back thousands of years to the Celtic tribes of northern Europe. For centuries this night has celebrated mystery and chaos, a time between summer and winter, a time between life and death.

CBS Harry Smith leads this 3,000 year tour through the history of the quintessentially pagan holiday which has survived to become one of North America's most popular. Discover how trick or treat originated in ancient Ireland's harvest festivals, when food and sweets were offered to entice the dead to stay in the spirit world. See how Christianity tried to co-opt the celebration by turning it into All Saints Day, but how the underlying dark elements have survived, inspiring debate to the present day. From ghouls and ghosts to the origins of the Jack-O-Lantern, THE HAUNTED HISTORY OF HALLOWEEN is a delicious journey into the enchanting past of the spookiest night of the year.

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Friendly Reminders:

Arrive at 6:30 for dinner and mingling (15% off entrees from special menu for members)

Arrive at 7:30 for film & group discussion (One beverage minimum encouraged)

*Free parking on side and behind building. (Register license plate number upon arrival inside venue)
*Located right next to the Yonge/Lawrence Subway Line (North-West corner, inside Courtyard)
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Quotes for Halloween

When witches go riding,
and black cats are seen,
the moon laughs and whispers,
tis near Halloween.
Author Unknown

Tis now the very witching time of night,
When churchyards yawn and hell itself breathes out
Contagion to this world.
William Shakespeare

Nothing beats a haunted moonlit night on All Hallows Eve. And on this fatal night, at this witching time, the starless sky laments black and unmoving. The somber hues of an ominous, dark forest are suddenly illuminated under the emerging face of the full moon. Kim Elizabeth

As spirits roam the neighborhoods at night,
Let loose upon the Earth till it be light...
Nicholas Gordon

Shadows of a thousand years rise again unseen,
Voices whisper in the trees, "Tonight is Halloween!"
Dexter Kozen

Hello members,

David Deida is one of my favorite spiritual authors because he explores Sexuality and Spirituality in such an Enlightened and equally accessible way. I sense this will be a real treat for us. So with that being said, do your best to come out for an inspiring evening of Function, Flow & Glow!

Please plan to stick around for the group discussion following the film (details of film below)

*Remember it is key for members to continue to RSVP 'yes or no' for events, to illustrate there interest in the continuation of this group. As always this is greatly appreciated!

Sincerely,

Steve
(Group Organizer)

Details of Film:
Function, Flow & Glow (The Art of Sexual Yoga)

In this rare video release recorded live by students at Ken Wilber's Integral Institute Life Practice workshop David Deida goes deep into the meaning of sexuality as a living art. The question is not just, how do I have better sex? David teaches sexuality as a radical expression of your deepest consciousness and bliss as an art-form like the work of Picasso, combined with the spiritual realization demonstrated by beings such as Ramana Maharshi.

This Integral Institute student production is the only video recording made of David Deida in the last several years and is full of his latest insights, musings, and explorations.

In this DVD, you will learn:

*The important differences between sexual therapy, sexual yoga, and spiritual practice
*How to lovingly express the extremes of passion in your sexual embrace
*How to skillfully channel bodily pleasure, in yourself and in your partner
*The yogic art of courtship-authentic relating to a new romantic partner
*What to do with yearning-for a man, a woman, or the Cosmos
*How to stand supremely free in your masculine consciousness, and how to shine to the ends of the universe with your feminine radiance

David's art as a teacher is to evoke the role of sexuality in your spiritual life. Through concrete examples, question and answer, and audience participation, David illuminates the art of sexual yoga as a living component of the modern spiritual path.

David Deida

Acknowledged as one of the world's most insightful and provocative spiritual teachers of our time, best-selling author David Deida continues to revolutionize the way that men and women grow spiritually and sexually. David's books are published in more than twenty languages, and include the underground classic, The way of the Superior Man; several practical texts on authentic sexual spirituality, including Finding God Through Sex and Blue Truth; and the autobiographical novel about highly unconventional spiritual training, Wild Nights. For more information about David Deida's work and teaching, see www.deida.info.

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Friendly Reminders:

Arrive at 6:30 for dinner/appetizers and mingling (Optional) (15% off entrees for members)

Arrive at 7:30 for film & group discussion

*Free parking on side and behind building. (Register license plate number upon arrival inside venue)
*Located right next to the Yonge/Lawrence Subway Line (North-West corner, inside Courtyard)
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Good day all,

I want to let everyone know that since starting this group a few years ago, I have made it a personal commitment to offer the most inspiring, thought provoking and relevant film/events that I can find/create. I do this not only to entertain, but to allow us all to feel, including myself, that we are part of something much greater then what the media or most institutions would ever care to admit.

Now more then ever I feel Humanity is looking for a new Vision, a brighter Hope and a greater Possibility for a World that is truly Free, Joyful and Meaningful to all living. With that in mind, I was quite inspired by this film and what our potential destiny as a human race actually is.

I hope you can join us for this powerful event, as we continue to allow each other to become who we truly are as individuals, as a community and as a global civilization.

All the best till we connect again!

Sincerely,

Steve
(Organizer)

(2012 The Odyssey)

The Mayan Calendar is ending on December 21st 2012. What will happen to us between now and then? Are there other prophecies that also predict the closing of this world age and the start of a new beginning?

Join author Sharron Rose on an adventure into the future. In this exciting and thought provoking feature documentary she travels across the entire United States speaking to the many experts on this fast approaching prophecy.

Featuring noted experts Jose Arguelles, Gregg Braden, John Major Jenkins, Rick Levine, Geoff Stray, Moira Timms, Alberto Villodo, Jay Weidner, the Incan Elders and more, this film shows us that the coming world is our to reshape and to remake in any way that we deem possible.

Sharron Rose also travels to the Georgia Gudestones, Washington D.C., the Denver Airport and many other places to discover that there are numerous groups and people who understand tat this present age is ending and a new world is now just beginning.

Discover the secrets of the Mayans, the Incans, te Alchemist, the Christians, the Mason and other of our ancient ancestors concerting the end of time and the promise of our destiny as human beings. Written and Directed by Sharon Rose.

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Friendly Reminder:

Arrive at 6:30 for dinner/appetizers and mingling (Optional) (15% off entrees for members)

Arrive at 7:30 for film & group discussion

*Free parking on side and behind building. (Register license plate number upon arrival inside venue)
*Located right next to the Yonge/Lawrence Subway Line (North-West corner, inside Courtyard)
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*If anyone is currently out of work but would still like to attend these events, please contact me personally and I will do my very best to accommodate you.