Gathering Of Circles
2011
Updated 08/01/2011
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Workshops, Sweat Lodges and Childrens Activities

   Wanda & Bob Wade are the Workshop Coordinators for 2011

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Wanda Wade

"Wanda has taught yoga and dance for thirty-five years She received her yoga certification from the Sivinanda Ashram and is a certified Bowen Work Practitioner. She combines the disciplines of dance, yoga and healing therapy in a warm light-hearted way that appeals to children and adults alike. "

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Bob Wade

Bob Wade (Tao Paw) has been practicing and studying Tai Chi for over 20 years, studied with Sam Masich of Vancouver, Canada and is an international champion in Tai Chi.  Bob teaches in Dublin, Texas and does workshops in the area.

Wanda and Bob are responsible for getting all the workshops together and scheduling them. It is a tough job. 

Wanda and Bob Wade, 236 Hurt Street, Dublin, TX 76446, (254) 445-3789, wblwade@yahoo.com 

 

Bob & Wanda Wade - Meditation
Thursday and Friday 7:30 am - 8:00 am
Aline Marcoux -Yoga
Thursday and Friday 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

 

Karen McGinnis - Click to enlarge  "The Oneness Blessing Experience"
Karen "Moon Dancer" McGinnis
Thursday 03:30 to 5:00 pm

The Oneness Blessing focuses on the unity of humankind and is unrestricted to any particular religion or belief system. The Oneness Blessing deepens your connection to everything, allowing you to deepen your relationship with those you love, yourself, strangers, and with divine presence. It helps in the healing of the body and in the discharge of repetitive emotional  patterns. The Oneness Blessing enables a greater sensitivity and connectedness which frees you from the limitations of your judgments and conditioning. Experience peace, healing, and causeless joy.

Karen "Moon Dancer" McGinnis lives in San Angelo, Texas in the heart of the Concho Valley. Karen is a world traveler and seeker and has been a student of Earth-Based Spirituality and the divine feminine since 1993 and a student of metaphysics since the early 1980s. She is a facilitator/educator and a holistic provider of energy modalities.  Karen is owner/operator of Healing Touch of San Angelo.  She was initiated as a Oneness Blessing giver in 2008 in Fiji. 

Karen McGinis 2801 Oak Forest Drive, San Angelo, TX 76904, (325) 949-8720 lalune1@verizon.net  

 

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"A Discussion on Music as a Healing Modality"
Sarah Starkey
 Friday 09:00 am- 11:00 am 

Sound is all around us, affecting us with its vibrations.  When we speak, talk, sing, play, drum, make a sound, and make music we are affecting ourselves, those around us, and the environment.  Those vibrations are affected by where we are coming from, and affect every person differently. 

The session will begin with a listening meditation, then the discussion, and will end with a drum/music circle.  Please bring your thoughts, experiences, and musical instruments.

There is nothing in my life that is not involved with music somehow.  About a year ago I was told by a friend of mine that when I began teaching workshops on music healing she wanted to be there.  At the time I had no plans on teaching music healing workshops.  Now, because of her, I have started leading these discussions that pull from thoughts of both the people in the group, and famous musicians.  I am currently working on my bachelor's in Music Education at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, TX as a flute principle and trumpet secondary.  I choose music as my career because I wouldn't and couldn't do anything else for any sort of pay or reward.


Sarah Starkey, 150 South View Trail, Abilene, TX 79602 (325) 660-3453  SStarkey11@aol.com 

Kathy Two Hawks - Click to enlarge  "The Eight Powers (of the soul)"
Kathy Two Hawks
Thursday 3:30 pm - 05:00 pm

The eight powers available to all human beings are the powers to Withdraw, Let Go, Love, Accommodate, Know, Decide, Overcome and Cooperate. What is the difference and what is the relationship between Values, Quality and a Power? This workshop will act as a guide to understanding how Values, Quality, and Power can change our lives and become tools for success based on using the correct power at the right time. 

I have worked as a Counselor, Life Coach, and Spiritual Advisor for over 40 years.  I have developed programs for women, girls and men to help them find their essential self.  I have worked as a volunteer for Girl Scouts of America and have written a program for girls called The Rite Of Passage, and one for Elders of the Council, Called The Elder Circle, I hold a group of women and girls in the Phoenix area, Circle of Earth, that focuses on self development and change utilizing Native American philosophy combined with other elements such as Raja Yoga, Meditation, Self Healing through Herbal and Energy practices.

Kathy Two Hawks, 4440 W El Camino Dr., Glendale, AZ 85302, (602) 989-8468  ladytwohawks@myway.com  

 

Dorian McLean - Click to enlarge "The Human Connection"
Dorian McLean
Friday 9:00 am - 10:30 am

In this workshop, learn techniques to strengthen your personal inter-dimensional communication skills. There is a system in our energy anatomy that is highly organized.  Knowledge of this system can facilitate your empowerment to hold more universal energy, achieve your goals and find greater peace of heart, benefiting the greater whole.

I am an Accredited Teacher of EMF (ElectroMagnetic Field) Balancing TechniqueTM and have presented information about EMF to international audiences. I teach people for their personal growth or professional advancement. I found this technique following my inner guidance and am ever grateful to my teacher, and originator of EMF, Peggy Phoenix Dubro.

Dorian McLean, PO Box 2043, Show Low, AZ 85902, (928) 358-9035 wholeselfcenter@gmail.com   

 

Susan Murray & Ken Shaw - Click to enlarge  "Conscious Communication"
Susan Murray & Ken Shaw
Thursday 1:30 pm to 03:00 pm

Group discussion and practice on speaking and listening consciously. What have I been doing that has worked and hasn't worked well? Bits from Celestine Prophecy, NVC, MKP, and more.

Both Susan and Ken have studied and practiced for years, combined with lots of life experience.

 

Susan Murray, 2307 Old Arroyo Chamisor, Sante Fe, NM 87505, (972) 834-5082  SMurray566@gmail.com  
Ken Shaw, 2307 Old Arroyo Chamisor, Sante Fe, NM 87505, (505) 670-9980  Ken@kenshaw.net  

 

Click to enlarge  "Chanting and  Story Telling"
Fox Owl Duque
Thursday 1:30 pm to 03:30 pm

The  importance and  magic of songs and  stories in our families and community cannot be stressed enough. I will be  teaching a variety of  songs and  chants as well as the  meaning of the  stories. The stories  include tales of  coyote , snake, fox and many others.. Most are  from the  Sioux tradition. We  will also learn the  fun and creative  inventiveness  of  improving and  and  re-acting stories. 

I have  been writing and  singing music  for 20or  more  years.  I am music  lover. I have  taught this  workshop before at other  events  and  festivals. I have  a natural gift of story telling. One  story I will be  sharing is  called  Grand Daughter  Fire Lilly.  Which was  inspired by my 7yr old  son at the  time. Who told  be  one  day he would  have a  daughter named  Fire Lilly. Hope  to have  fun this  year with you all on the  Mountain.

Fox Owl [Alley] Duque, 12660 UHR Apt 714, San Antonio, TX 78217, freefoxowl@yahoo.com 

 

Click to enlarge  "Pancake Breakfast"
June Baldwin
 and Her Band of Kitchen Elves 
Friday 11:00 am- 1:00 pm 

June Baldwin has become chef extraordinaire!! Cliff's World Famous Pancake Breakfast has now been served to hundreds of people who have all exclaimed: "These are the best pancakes I ever tasted!!" June has served these pancakes to the Price-Daniel prison in Snyder Texas. That is a very rewarding experience especially when you hear the comment: "I have not tasted bacon in seven years". June plans to serve ham at the GOC this year. Any cooks out there, bring your chefs' hat and any food you would like to donate.  Please bring your plate, coffee cup, and appetite!  Any donation is appreciated, but we suggest $3.00 per person as a minimum.

June Baldwin, 1404 Castle Road, Odessa, TX 79762, (432) 550-8747, Nell@TripFantastic.com 

Donna Pounds - Face Painting
Dave Arneson - Prepare for Sweet Medicine Dance
Friday 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

 

   Sweat Lodge Schedule

Thursday Children's Sweat: 4PMShawna Mitchell

Thursday Night 8PM: 
Women's Sweat Lodge -
Men's Sweat Lodge - 

Friday Sunrise Coed Sweat:  4:30am-

Friday night Coed Sweat after the Sweet Medicine Dance

Dress for the  sweat lodge consists of shorts, swim trunks, or sarong for the men and T-shirt 'n  shorts, swimsuit, dress, or sarong for the women. Please bring a towel to sit on. Women on their Moon time will be allowed to participate in the Women's Lodge, Sunrise Coed Lodge, and Friday Night Coed Lodge.

Please be well hydrated if you are planning to attending any of the lodges and encourage your children to drink water throughout the day if they are attending the Children's Lodge. An altar is available outside the Lodge for placement of any items you may wish to have empowered by this sacred and healing ceremony. It is appropriate to give a tobacco offering in appreciation to those conducting the Lodge. If you have any questions or concerns please call or E-mail.

 

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