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THURSDAY EVENING PROGR AMS
informative and diverse presentations on a wide range of topics.
All programs are open to the public and begin at 7 p.m.
Admission is $10 for guests and $5 for members (unless otherwise noted).
Programs are wheelchair accessible.
September
World Predictions 2011
Thursday, September 16
Interpret current events through Vedic
Astrology as James Kelleher shares in-
sights on the economy, the war on ter-
rorism, earth changes, and the state of
the world during the next fifteen years.
James Kelleher is cofounder of the
American Council of Vedic Astrology
and the American College of Vedic
Astrology and author of Path of Light, a
comprehensive introduction to Vedic
astrology.
Autumnal Equinox:
Finding Equilibrium
Thursday, September 23
Come early (5:30–6:30) for an informal
Equinox labyrinth walk.
The Autumnal Equinox is a powerful
time of balancing cycles. Seeking harmo-
ny in our relationships, we will explore
some practical aspects of achieving bal-
ance and harmony in daily action.
Dorothy Bell , an Australian, first
visited America in 1990 as a Fulbright
scholar in Education. Lecturing interna-
tionally in America, New Zealand, India,
and Australia, Dorothy’s special interest
is making Theosophy practical—with a
focus on the process of transformation
and liberation from the veils of social
conditioning.
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You are invited to join us on Thursday evenings for
Living Life as Sacred Theatre:
To Be and How To Be
Thursday, September 30
Explore the relevance of the theatrical
element to one’s individual life as Peg
Rubin provides a fresh viewpoint,
combining interest in the theatre with a
dedication to the process of generating
creativity and aliveness.
Margaret (Peggy) Nash Rubin is
founding director of the Center for Sa-
cred Theatre in Ashland, Oregon. Work-
ing with Dr. Jean Houston, Peggy Rubin
has presented classes, workshops, and
trainings in countries around the world.
After the program Peg will sign copies of
To Be and How To Be (Quest Books 2010).
Join Peggy Rubin for Sacred Theatre–Sa-
cred Life: A Workshop to Celebrate Who
You Really Are and awaken creativity and
imagination in your life! See W e e k e n d
W o r k s h o p s , Saturday, October 2.
October
The ABCs of Theosophy
Thursday, October 7
Theosophy is Ancient (going back to primeval
human times), Basic (dealing with the funda-
mental questions of life), and Contemporary
(applicable to the problems we face today in
our personal and collective lives).
John Algeo, Ph.D., served for nine years as
president of the Theosophical Society in Amer-
ica. He has been international vice-president of
the Theosophical Society and has lectured at
Theosophical venues throughout the world.
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October
Does Intention
Create the World?
Thursday, October 14
Although we speak of the world “out
there,” the Buddha taught that the
beginning and the end of the world is to
be found within this body and mind.
John Cianciosi is author of The Medi-
tative Path (Quest Books, 2001) and a stu-
dent of the late Venerable Ajahn Chah.
He was ordained a Buddhist monk in
1972 and served as spiritual director of
monasteries in Thailand and Australia.
Your Voice, Music, and Healing
Thursday, October 21
Who would have thought that this little
gift inside each and every one of us,
stores a potential so potent, so personal,
so expressive, that we can actually
heal ourselves with it? From ancient
cultures to contemporary scientific
methods, information about using vocal
sound to help a person become whole
is fascinating and astounding. Darlene
will introduce us to this marvelous
world, sharing some of her personal
experiences with sound healing.
Darlene Koldenhoven is a Grammy
award winner and has a Masters degree
in Voice and a Bachelors in Music
Education. She is a vocalist, producer,
sound healer, composer, credentialed
educator, and author of Tune Your
Voice: Singing and Your Mind’s Musical
Ear. More information is available at
DarleneKoldenhoven.com.
Join us at Darlene’s fun, comprehensive,
experiential workshop, Healing with
your Voice and Music, and enjoy her
rejuvenating mini-concert, Saturday,
October 23, 2010 from 1-4 p.m. No
singing experience necessary! See
Weekend Workshops.
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A Sinner’s Semester:
A Fundamental Education
Thursday, October 28
What happens when a mildly committed
Quaker from Brown University spends
a semester at Liberty University in
Lynchburg, Virginia—a university
created by Jerry Falwell as a center for
teaching fundamentalist Christianity?
Kevin Roose’s book, The Unlikely
Disciple, describes his experience, and
Ron Miller will discuss some of the
surprising things that Roose learned
during this amazing semester.
Ron Miller received his Ph.D. in the
History and Literature of Religions from
Northwestern University. Cofounder of
Common Ground and currently Chair
of the Department of Religion at Lake
Forest College, he is author of several
books, including The Sacred Writings of
Paul, The Gospel of Thomas, and The Hidden
Gospel of Matthew.
November
Karma and Reincarnation
Thursday, November 4
Based on Barbara Martin’s direct clair-
voyant experiences from how karma
works on a personal level to how karma
works on a national and even global lev-
el, Karma and Reincarnation: Unlock-
ing Your 800 Lives to Enlightenment
covers a wide variety of topics. Discover
keys that will help you to work smoothly
through any karmic challenge.
Barbara Martin , affectionately known
as the “Mozart of Metaphysics,” was born
with the gift of seeing the aura and other
spiritual phenomena. She has taught
thousands of people how to better their
lives by developing their spiritual nature.
Dimitri Moraitis is the author and
executive director of Spiritual Arts
Institute. Martin and Moraitis have
coauthored Karma and Reincarnation:
Unlocking Your 800 Lives to Enlightenment.
Book signing after the program
Join us on Friday evening, November 5,
for a workshop further exploring Karma
and Reincarnation: Unlocking Your 800 Lives
to Enlightenment.
See W e e k e n d W o r k s h o p s .
When Soldiers Come Home
Thursday, November 11
The war experience can’t help but
change those who serve, and they are
often confronted with the second chal-
lenge of returning to a world that has
also changed. This evening of recogni-
tion, acceptance, and reconciliation will
focus on veterans, their contributions,
and their re-integration into civilian life.
This multimedia presentation includes
poetry, music, excerpts from letters and
books, and video as the staff and
friends of the Theosophical
Society honor veterans of conflict.
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Rebirth of the Esoteric
Tradition 1875–2010
Thursday, November 18
H. P. Blavatsky, H. S. Olcott, and other
Theosophical founders hold sway
as champions of an eternal esoteric
tradition. How does this tradition
manifest in the 21st century?
Stephan A. Hoeller , Ph.D., is an
author and lecturer on Gnosticism,
Jungian psychology, Theosophy, and
other esoteric subjects. He is also
presiding bishop of Ecclesia Gnostica
and director of studies of the Gnostic
Society in Hollywood, California. His
works include Gnosticism: New Light on
the Ancient Tradition of Inner Knowing and
Freedom: Alchemy for a Voluntary Society
(both published by Quest Books).
We invite you to The Red Book of C.
G. Jung: Its Meaning for Our Age, a
workshop with Stephan Hoeller on
Saturday, November 20.
See W e e k e n d W o r k s h o p s .
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December
2012: Or Why The World Isn’t
Ending Just Yet!
Thursday, December 2
The latest New Age apocalyptic
preoccupation is based on a curious
misreading of the ancient Mayan
calendar. This interpretation (rejected by
Mayan elders and serious scholars alike)
suggests that the calendar’s ending in
2012 portends a world-ending or at
least world-changing cataclysm in that
year. We’ll take a serious look at a great
story woven from poor scholarship and
the hope for a better world.
Jim Kenney, author of Thriving in the
Crosscurrent: Clarity and Hope in a Time of
Cultural Sea Change (Quest Books, 2010),
did his doctoral work in Comparative
Religions at Northwestern University.
He is Executive Director of Common
Ground and the Interreligious Engage-
ment Project (www.iep21.org) as well as
Project Coordinator of the International
Interreligious Peace Council.
Celebrate the Season
Thursday, December 16
Gather around our holiday tree and
welcome in the new season with kindred
spirits. Share a favorite poem, prayer,
meditation, insight, or song as we
speak of this special time of light. We
will sing, drum, and eat together. Bring
Holiday Season Gong your drums and your vegetarian, non-
Meditation alcoholic holiday goodies to share.
Thursday, December 9 Marina Maestas , Program Manager,
with Paula Finnegan , Program
Take an evening to de-stress from
Coordinator, along with everyone
the pressures of the holiday season
present will facilitate this seasonal
and envelop yourself in the soothing celebration.
vibrations of an extended gong
There is no charge for the program.
meditation. Documented for its effects
However, at this gifting time of the
in allowing participants to detach from
year, please bring canned goods or
internal and external pressures, the paper products—these donations will
gong works on multiple levels to heal be given to the Humanitarian Service
and transform. Project, serving people in need in
Bring a blanket, floor mat, or towel to lie on. DuPage County all year long.
Susan Tauster has practiced and
taught Hatha and Kundalini yoga and
meditation for nearly 20 years, receiving
her instructor and gong training
through the 3HO Foundation (based in
Espanola, NM). As the former publisher
of Vegetarian Times magazine, Susan
understands the connection between a
balanced diet, yoga practice, and natural
products and remedies.
Th eosophica l programs
Please call 630-668-1571 ext. 300 to reg- are su pported by the
ister in advance for $20. $25 at the door. Ker n Foundation.
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Sunday Monday
Meditation Group Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong
Sundays, September 5–December Mondays, October 4–December
19, 11 a.m. 13, 7–8:30 p.m. (10 weeks—no
Each week, a topic related to meditation class Nov. 22)
will be presented and discussed, This program will focus on the medita-
followed by a brief guided meditation tive and health aspects of Tai Chi Ch-
and longer silent meditation. Instruction uan. The Yang style short form of Pro-
will be provided for beginners, but fessor Cheng Man-Ching will be taught
practitioners of all levels are encouraged and practiced as well as the Spring For-
to share their path of meditation. est Qigong of Master Chunyi Lin.
Jim Bosco , a student of Theosophy and
Ben Furman has over 20 years
meditation for over 35 years, has studied experience in martial arts. He has
at the Himalayan Institute of Yoga studied Tai Chi Chuan with several
Science and Philosophy and the Temple
first and second generation students
of Kriya Yoga. of Professor Cheng Man-Ching and is
No charge. Donations appreciated. a certified Level I Spring Forest Qigong
Instructor.

$120 guests $100 members

(or $15 per class)

Spiritual Roundtable
Discussion
The Masters Speak: A Synthetic
Approach to Realizing the Self Mondays, 7 p.m.

Sundays, September 12–October All are welcome to participate in this

Discovering Enlightenment:
24, 2:30–4 p.m. (6 sessions—no The Wisdom of the Advaita topic-based discussion group exploring
class Sept. 26) Masters teachings common to all religions and
spiritual traditions.
Sy Ginsburg’s spiritual search led Sundays, September 5–December
him to meet Sri Madhava Ashish (nee 19, 6–7:30 p.m. No charge. Donations appreciated.
Alexander Phipps), a Scottish engineer
This is a course of practical work
turned Hindu monk. Using The Masters
toward learning how to stand in higher
Speak: An American Businessman
consciousness. Each week we read
Encounters Ashish and Gurdjieff
seekers’ questions and replies from
(Quest Books, 2010) as the textbook,
Nisargadatta’s I Am That and select
Jon Knebel will cover the importance of
exercises to work on during the week.
paying attention to dreams, Gurdjieff’s
One may join the course at any time.
teachings, along with Ashish’s wisdom
Facilitators: Jon Knebel and Pam King ,
and instructions about the intentional
students of Theosophy and Advaita
effort that is required of us to move
Vedanta.
from our identification with the
personality into a higher non-egoistic Suggested donation each class: $5
consciousness.
Jon Knebel has been a student of
Theosophy for over fifteen years and
Nature Days
co-facilitated, with Sy Ginsburg and
David Bruce, the “What Is Man?” course Sundays September 5, 2–4 p.m.,
in 2009. October 10, 10 a.m.–noon

$88 guests $70 members Spend time outdoors and learn about
(or $15 per class) ways we can take action to preserve and
celebrate nature’s interconnectedness.

No charge. Donations appreciated.

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 Tuesday
Tea with Tim
First Tuesday of the month
6:30–7:30 p.m. (Oct., Nov., Dec.)
Develop and reflect upon spiritual prac-
tice with Tim Boyd, vice-president of the
Theosophical Society in America. Using
experiential material we can develop
meaningful applications of Theosophical
principles pertinent to our lives.
Tim Boyd has been a student of the
Ageless Wisdom since his encounter
with Bill Laurence in 1973 which led to
the founding of a spiritual community
that was active in Chicago for twenty-
five years. He has served on the national
board of directors of the Theosophical
Society and is currently president of the
Theosophical Order of Service.
No charge. Donations appreciated.
Mindfulness Yoga
Tuesdays, September
14–December 21, 6:30–8 p.m. (15
classes)
Mindful Yoga is the Yoga of Awareness.
It is an eclectic blend of slow Hatha yoga
and deep floor poses. Mindfully explore
your own edge. You will be challenged
and supported, but most importantly,
reminded to bring your attention to your
body and to your breath, ending class
with mindfulness meditation.
Linda Karl has immersed herself in
the study and practice of the complete
path of classical yoga and meditation
for over 15 years, having trained in
the United States and in India at the
Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram.
Linda weaves together Buddhist
principles with yoga’s ancient teachings
to create classes that are a tapestry of
breath-body-mind-spirit.
$195 guests $165 members
(or $14 per class)
Join Linda for Moving into Meditation:
Mindful Yoga and Meditation
Retreat, September 18–19.
See W e e k e n d W o r k s h o p s .
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Beginning Astrology
Learn the Language of
Astrology
Tuesdays, September
14–October 5, 7–9 pm
Have fun identifying and understanding
the basic elements of a birth chart. Look
at the signs, houses, planets and aspects
(the relationship between planets on the
wheel). This is not a class on how to Olcott Art Gallery
interpret a birth chart—at least not yet!
All you need is a notebook and pen. The original oil
paintings of Carol
When registering, please provide your
birth information (birth date, birth time, Peacock will
and birth place). Dave will prepare charts continue to be featured
and give them to students the first evening
through September.
of class. He strongly recommends reading
Sun Signs by Linda Goodman available at Visit the Olcott Gallery
the Quest Book Shop. during TheosoFEST to
Dave Gunning has been an see her work!
astrological consultant, teacher and
The art of Colleen
lecturer for the past 27 years. He also
has written articles for Dell Horoscope Koziara will be
magazine. His readings come from a displayed from October
spiritual and psychological point of view. through December.
$120 guests $105 members She creates mystical
Beginning Astrology II paintings representing
Combining the Components of
the natural world
the Birth Chart
and the spiritual
Tuesday, October 12–November
significance of life.
2, 7–9 p.m.
Many students of astrology understand
the meaning of the symbols for the
signs, houses, planets, and aspects
when viewed alone. When they see
them all together in relationship to one
another in the birth chart however, they
have a difficult time interpreting what
it all means. During the next 4 weeks,
we will combine the basic components of
the birth chart.
Dave Gunning has been an
astrological consultant, teacher and
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lecturer for the past 27 years. He also
has written articles for Dell Horoscope
magazine. His readings come from a
spiritual and psychological point of view.
$120 guests $105 members
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Wednesday
Early Morning Hatha Yoga
Wednesdays, September
15–December 15, 7:30–8:15 a.m.
(13 sessions–no class Nov. 24)
Relax your body, mind, and spirit while
you enjoy the extraordinary health
benefits of yoga designed to help the
body rejuvenate and strengthen itself.
Ellen Duff is a graduate of the White
Lotus Foundation teacher training.
$60 guests $50 members
(or $8 per class)
Qigong & Tai Ji for Health &
Vitality
Wednesdays, September
15–December 15, noon–1p.m. (14
classes)
Qigong and Tai Ji are ancient forms of
meditative movement based on Chinese
traditional medicine using the mind
and body to harmonize energy. These
movements aid your immune system,
improve mental clarity and mood, boost
physical energy, and relieve stress.
Reneé Ryan , codirector of the
Lightheart Center, has practiced the
healing arts for 30 years and has studied
Qigong and Tai Ji in the United States,
China, and Korea.
$105 guests $90 members
(or $9 per class)
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Healing Circle
Wednesdays, 5–5:30 p.m.
Sponsored by the Theosophical Order
of Service, this ceremony offers healing
meditation in the service of those in
need.
No charge. Donations appreciated.
Theosophy in Silence
Wednesdays, 6:00–6:45 p.m.
We provide a space and time for silence
in the meditation room. Sit quietly or
meditate upon a quote from the chalice
on the center table.
No charge. Donations appreciated.
Learning the Tarot
Wednesday, September
22–October 13, (4 weeks) 7–9 p.m.
This entry level course includes an
introduction and history of the tarot
cards, definitions of the cards, how they
relate to one another, and how and why
a tarot card layout works. Pitisci will
show how a tarot reading mimics the
thinking process of genius minds such
as DaVinci, Darwin, Einstein, Galileo,
Edison, and Ford. Learn how to develop
the intuitive side of your mind using the
tarot cards.
Vincent Pitisci is a lifelong student
of metaphysics and mysticism since
early childhood, having been raised
by parents who were members of the
Theosophical Society.
$100 guests $80 members
Living Theosophy
Wednesdays, September 15, 22,
29, October 6; November 10, 17,
December 1, 8; 7 p.m.
Using Theosophical texts including the
newly published Reflections on an Age-
less Wisdom: A Commentary on The
Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett, by
Joy Mills, Pablo Sender will present a se-
ries of 40-minute lectures on Theosophi-
cal subjects and how they come to bear
in daily life and spiritual practice. The
lectures will be Webcast and also made
available online at the Media Library.
Pablo Sender , Ph.D., is a member of
the Theosophical Society in Argentina.
Dr. Sender is an educator on Theosophi-
cal subjects including The Secret Doctrine.
Learn more at his Web site: http://pa-
sender.tripod.com/index.html.
Suggested $5 donation per session
Theosophical Study Group
Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
This Theosophical Study Group reads
together from selected Theosophical
works in a format designed to encourage
discussion and research. Call 630-668-
1571 ext 304 for more information
or visit http://www.theosophical.org/
events/nationalprograms/index.php.
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Therapeutic Touch Practice
Circle
First and third Wednesdays,
September 15, October 6 and 20,
November 3 and 17, December 1
and 15; 7:30 p.m.
A Therapeutic Touch (TT) group
for healing meets for practice and
experience under the guidance of Sue
Wright , RN, DNSc and Marilyn
Johnston , EdD, RN. Having learned
TT from Dora Kunz and Dolores Krieger,
founders of this healing practice, they
have been teaching and practicing TT
for over 30 years. If you need healing
or wish to practice this technique, come
and join us!
Suggested $5 donation per session
Join Sue for Learning a Healing Modality,
a TT Workshop on Saturday, October 16.
See W e e k e n d W o r k s h o p s .
Thursday
Drama Troupe
Thursdays, 5:00 p.m.
Family-oriented plays and performance
pieces will be designed and produced
for various events such as Fun Night,
and TheosoFEST. No acting experience
necessary!
Call 630-668-1571 ext 304 for more infor-
mation or visit: http://www.theosophical.
org/events/nationalprograms/index.php.
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Saturday
Hatha Yoga
Saturdays, September
18–December 18, 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
(13 sessions-no class Nov. 27)
Relax your body, mind, and spirit while
you enjoy the extraordinary health
benefits of yoga designed to help the
body rejuvenate and strengthen itself.
Ellen Duff is a graduate of the White
Lotus Foundation teacher training.
$120 guests $100 members
(or $12 per class)
The Essentials of Buddhism
in Plain English
Saturdays, September
18–October 23 2:30–4 p.m.
(6 weeks)
The teachings of the Buddha have
inspired millions of people for over
two thousand years. These profound
insights of a fully enlightened person
remain vibrant, relevant, and practical
today, and offer a realistic path by which
we may achieve peace and wisdom.
This course invites you to explore this
path with a reflective approach that
encourages inquiry and discussion.
John Cianciosi is author of The
Meditative Path (Quest Books, 2001) and
a student of the late Venerable Ajahn
Chah. Ordained a Buddhist monk in
1972, he served as spiritual director of
monasteries in Thailand and Australia.
John also is adjunct professor at the
College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn.
$80 guests $60 members
(or $15 per class)
Order of the Round Table
Third Saturday of the month,
2–4 p.m.
For children and young people.
Through ceremony, games, story-telling,
and creative activities, the Order of the
Round Table helps youth grow as useful
and happy members of society. It promotes
awareness of unity, stimulates love of
nature and animals, and encourages a life
of harmony and compassion.
Contact: olcottroundtable@yahoo.com.
www.theosophical.org
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TheosoFEST : Body Mind Spirit

Saturday, September 11, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
TheosoFEST is a festival designed to celebrate the wisdom of the ages,
Open Mic Soirée [An
the unity of all life, and spiritual self-transformation. Open the day at 9 a.m. with Evening Party]
a Community Drum Circle! Enjoy presentations and activities ranging from
Saturday, September 25, 7–10 p.m.
Astrology to Zen, and everything in-between!
Enjoy an evening of music, comedy, and
John Lennon: Atheist or Spiritual Maverick? with Gary Tillery poetry, with tea, coffee, goodies, and
games. Open Mic sign-up: call the library
Astrology and the Sacred Path to your Galactic Core: Sandy Rodeck
or e-mail: library@theosophical.org.
Meditation—A Journey to Inner Peace: John Cianciosi
$5 per person—free to performers and
Theosophical Service: Jon Knebel those bringing vegetarian treats to share.

Therapeutic Touch: Sue Wright

The Masters of Wisdom from a Theosophical Perspective: Pablo Sender

Key Applications of the Tarot: Vincent Pitisci Work Party on the Olcott
grounds
Indigo, Crystal, and Rainbow Children of Today: Karen Erickson
Saturday, October 16, 9 a.m.–3
BioGeometric Integration—Optimizing the Evolution
p.m. (rain date: October 23)
of your Full Potential: Sue Brown
Bring your work gloves and join fellow
Kabbalah—Key to Hidden Knowledge: Richard Smoley seekers in sprucing up the grounds of
Beginning Meditation—Step By Step Approach: Jim Bosco this beautiful center. Call Mark Roem-
mich at 630-668-1571, ext 334, for in-
Simple Self Care for your Energetic Body: Kim Waldeck
formation. Thank you for giving back!
Theosophy and Science—A Recent History: Ralph Hannon

The Creator and the Celestial Internet: James Zinzow

Spirituality of Food: Do You Need Food or Nourishment?

with Kathleen Fanning

Architecture of the Soul—An Esoteric View

of Freemasonry: Dan Noga

Aura Pictures of the Healer Dora Kunz: Kirsten Van Gelder

Tribute to Madame Helena P. Blavatsky: David Bruce

Mindful Living—A Theosophical Perspective: Juliana Cesano

Power and Problem of Habit: Tim Boyd

Ayurveda—Insights for Autumn: Pamela K. Myers

One World, One Breath—Tai Chi and Qigong Movement: Reneé Ryan

Mindful Yoga and Walk for Peace: Linda Karl

And so much more!

Closing Ceremonies at 5 p.m. include a CoMasonic Ritual: Lodge of Remembrance

with the Sirius Lodge, Wheaton, and the Community Drum Circle with Karen Tlusty.

For updates or specific times of events go to http://www.theososophical.org.

Volunteers contact Diana Cabigting at theosofest@yahoo.com.

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 Interfaith Peace

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Prayers Group
Friday, October 22, 7 p.m.

People from all faith traditions are

warmly invited to attend. Prayers
of peace from all traditions are read
to bring out the commonality of all
religions. The purpose is to bring
people together to pray for peace in
these turbulent times. Please join us.
Mazher F. Ahmed , founder of this
group and vice president and trustee
for the Council of the Parliament of the
World’s Religions, is vice president of
the Batavia Islamic Center.
Donations appreciated. Refreshments
and conversation follow the meeting.
Open Mic Soirée [An
Evening Party]
Saturday, October 23, 7–10 p.m.
Come in costume and enjoy an evening
of music, comedy, poetry, games, and
spooky stories. There will be tea, coffee,
and ghoulish goodies. Sign up for
Open Mic by contacting the library at
library@theosophical.org or 630-668-
1571 ext. 304.
$5 per person—free to performers and
those bringing vegetarian treats to share.
Inter-Faith
DuPage
Thanksgiving Service
Monday, November 22, 7:30 p.m.
Join representatives of the Theosophical
Society at the 20th annual Inter-Faith
Thanksgiving Service that will be cel-
ebrated once again at St. Procopius Ab-
bey in Lisle (corner of Maple and Yack-
ley). Following the Papal Assisi Model of
praying in each other’s presence, many
traditions will be represented: Theoso-
phy, Roman Catholic, Jewish, Islamic,
Buddhist, Hindu, Sikh, Zoroastrian,
Baptist, Bahá’í, and Native American.
There is no charge.
Meditation
for World Peace
Friday, December 31, 6–7 a.m.
This is a yearly event in which people
use concentrated thought power to help
generate energy for peace. Coinciding
with group meditations throughout the
world, we meet to help heal the sense
of separation among human beings
and to release light, love, and spiritual
energy. Join us for refreshments after
the meditation.
No charge. All donations, monetary or
canned/paper products, are given to the
Humanitarian Service Project for people
in need.
WEEKEND
WORKSHOPS
Moving into Meditation: Mindful Yoga and
Meditation Retreat
Saturday, September 18, 10 a.m. to Sunday, September
19, 12:30 p.m.
Take time away from your busy schedule for this residential
retreat that will integrate and enliven your body and mind.
Two yoga sessions (2-1/2 hours each) on Saturday and one on
Sunday morning) led by Linda Karl incorporate passive Yin
poses and active Yang (slow flow style) poses. All sessions include
mindfulness meditation. A vegetarian dinner will be provided
Saturday by a local Indian restaurant, and Bhante Sujatha will
give a workshop on loving-kindness on Saturday evening.
Please bring an open mind, a basic knowledge of yoga, yoga mat
and props, as well as your own vegetarian food for Saturday
lunch and Sunday breakfast. Accommodations limited to 20
participants.
Linda Karl ’s first OM was in 1973 and she has been a spiritual
seeker ever since. Over the last 15 years Linda has immersed
herself in the study and practice of the complete path of classical
yoga and meditation, cultivating a breath-based, heart-centered
yoga practice, training in the United States and in India. Read
more at http://lindakarl.net.
Bhante Sujatha is the spiritual head of the Blue Lotus Buddhist
Temple in Woodstock, IL. He believes his job is “teaching people
how to be happy!” Read more at http://www.bluelotustemple.org/
People.html.
$195 guests $156 members

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 WEEKEND WORKSHOPS continued . . .

Sacred Theatre–Sacred Life: Healing With Your Voice and

A Workshop to Celebrate Who Music: Concert and Workshop
You Really Are! Saturday,
Saturday, October 23, 1 p.m.–4 p.m.
October 2, 2010, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Infinite Voice Concert: An intimate,
Sacred Theatre provides a way of ethereal half-hour mini-concert of
looking at your life as a holy play, a rejuvenating angelic soul-stirring
wondrous work of performance art in sounds from the mesmerizing voice
progress, dedicated to forces beyond and featured soloist in “Yanni, Live
our capacity to imagine. The play of life at the Acropolis.” Darlene’s vocals are
is a daring adventure, and in Sacred transformingly beautiful and engaging,
Theatre you are invited to fulfill a sacred with her inspiring original pieces and
task. It takes courage, focus, excitement, timeless arrangements blending New
and intention to stop letting your life Age, World, and Classical styles in
story just happen passively. Claim your works from Stravinsky to Sting.
rightful place as the star in your own
Harmonize Your Mind, Body, Spirit,
life and stand up to enact it with verve
and Life. Activate the healing power of
and delight!
your voice and learn about the many
Margaret (Peggy) Nash Rubin newly researched benefits of music and
is founding director of the Center for sound making at Darlene’s inspiring,
Sacred Theatre in Ashland, Oregon.
educational, and fun adventure with
She is also the principal teaching
sonic energy. Emerge with a freer,
associate of Jean Houston, Ph.D. in Dr.
more confident voice, a tuned ear, and
Houston’s worldwide multicultural
restored and balanced life energy. Don
transformational work and in her
schools of spiritual studies, as well as Campbell, author of The Mozart Effect
a member of the core faculty of the says, “Enjoy Darlene’s energetic and
School for Social Artistry, an intensive knowledgeable invitation to Sing.”
leadership training program. Darlene Koldenhoven is a
$120 guests $96 members (lunch on Grammy award winner who was the
your own) featured vocalist in “Yanni, Live at the
Acropolis,” a PBS special seen by over 1.5
billion people. Darlene has presented
Therapeutic Touch workshop:
workshops nationwide on voice and
Learning a Healing Modality
vibrational healing, has been asked to be
Saturday, an “expert in the field” speaker at many
October 16, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. conferences as well as having written
magazine articles for New Age & New
Learn the holistic principles of Therapeu-
Sounds and Evolve magazines.
tic Touch (TT). Experience how TT can be
integrated into one’s life for peace and $39 in advance $49 at the door
relaxation as well as working with oth- Mini-concert only $9
ers for healing. A short history is given
and hands-on practice is included. This
workshop is for individuals in the health
care field and non-medical caregivers.
Sue Wright , RN, DNSc, studied
Therapeutic Touch with Dora Kunz.
She has taught nursing courses at
the University of Illinois and leads
Therapeutic Touch workshops around
the country.

$55 guests (lunch on your own)

$45 members
$20 current students of nursing (with ID)

www.theosophical.org

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 Karma and Reincarnation:
Unlocking Your 800 Lives to
Enlightenment
Friday, November 5, 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Dimitri Moraitis and Barbara
Martin offer an experiential
opportunity with Reincarnation and
Karma in this workshop. Learn how you
incarnate many times to experience life
in all its beauty and facets. Explore how
you carry the effects from past lives into
this life and how the choices you are
making now are shaping the experiences
of lives yet to be lived.
Affectionately known as the “Mozart
of Metaphysics,” Barbara Y. Martin
was born with the gift of seeing the
aura and other spiritual phenomena in
great detail. Joining Barbara is Dimitri
Moraitis , author and executive
director of Spiritual Arts Institute. They
have also coauthored Change Your Aura,
Change Your Life and The Healing Power
of Your Aura, a Benjamin Franklin Book
Award winner endorsed by medical
luminaries C. Norman Shealy and Dr.
Richard Gerber.
$35 guests $30 members
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The Red Book of C. G. Jung:
Its Meaning for Our Age
Saturday, November 20,
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Refund Policy: Payments are non-re-
In October 2009, the launch of The Red fundable. Cancellation requests made
Book: Liber Novus generated unprecedented at least seven (7) days prior to work-
interest and excitement. Although Jung shop or class qualify for a full refund.
worked on this book from 1914-30, it
was never published. Dr. Hoeller delivered
Please note: Cancellation of a program
thirteen lectures on the book early this may be unavoidable especially in
year [available on bncrecordings.net]. In inclement weather. Please call or visit
this workshop, he will present a concise our Web site at www.theosophical.org
statement of the content and import of this for changes to the schedule.
epochal work. ____________________________
Stephan A. Hoeller , Ph.D., is an author The Theosophical Society in America
and lecturer on Gnosticism, Jungian
psychology, Theosophy, and other esoteric
1926 N. Main Street
subjects. He is also presiding bishop of Wheaton, IL 60187
Ecclesia Gnostica and director of studies of
Phone: 630-668-1571
the Gnostic Society in Hollywood, California.
His works include Gnosticism: New Light on Fax: 630-668-4976
the Ancient Tradition of Inner Knowing and o lco t t@t he o sophical. org
Freedom: Alchemy for a Voluntary Society (both
w w w. t he o s ophical. org
published by Quest Books).
____________________________
$50 guests $40 members (lunch on your own)
Henry S. Olcott Memorial Library
Tuesday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
and 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
Reiki, Meditation, and the Spiritual Path Tuesday–Thursday, 6:30 p.m.–8 p.m.
Saturday, December 4–Sunday, December 5, 2010, (September–May)
(2 sessions), 1-5 p.m.
Sunday and Monday–Closed
Reiki is a Japanese technique that uses universal energy to
promote relaxation, stress reduction, and healing. Combined
Q u e st B o o k Shop
with meditation techniques, it can greatly simplify and
enhance the practice of meditation and make it easier to bring 306 W. Geneva Road
that awareness and peace into daily life. This class blends two Wheaton, IL 60187
ancient traditions into an easy to learn, powerful system of 630-665-0123
self-transformation through healing and the raising of one’s
Hours: Monday–Friday 10–8
consciousness. Reiki attunements will be included.
Saturday 10–5
Jim Bosco , a student of Theosophy and meditation for 35
years, has been a Reiki Master/Teacher for 12 years. Sunday 1-5
Enrollment is for the complete series only. ____________________________
Pre-register by phone (630-668-1571, ext. 300) or mail. We use 100% post-consumer waste
$120 guests $95 members recycled paper and soy-based ink.
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B o d y M i n d Sp i r i t
Saturday, September 11, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Free admission
Parking $5—No charge for those
driving hybrid cars
or riding bicycles!

Our Mission:

The Theosophical Society in America

encourages open-minded inquiry

into world religions, philosophy,

science, and the arts in order to

understand the wisdom of the ages,

respect the unity of all life,

and help people explore

spiritual self-transformation.

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