We Begin Our Second Year
As the first of September is the beginning of the school year so too is it the beginning of new programs in the Conscious CT community. And not coincidentally we begin our second year of the website and a new phase for it as well. Since Summer is a quiet time we didn't publish an August issue, but spent the time developing ideas and setting up new features, some of which we'll introduce to you here.
For a better idea of our goals for the website and its community read Quixote's Blog a little further down the page.
Education is key to personal growth and healing so we introduce a new feature called Tracks, which will help you better digest all the offerings and choose classes that support your personal goals.
We have invited the holistic business community to join and support our effort so that we can reach those who are not yet aware of our holistic community, but also to contribute their support and ideas. Meet the first of our Sponsors in this newsletter.
Also being introduced are Business Profiles to help you quickly find information and compare practitioners; and Personal Stories so you can really get to know the people that make up our community.
So, lots of new stuff. How it all works out will depend on the communities willingness to come together.
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Fall Classes & Activities
As Fall is the beginning of the school year, so too does it begin a new year of programs, classes and workshops. The Fall issue of The Door Opener is now available and we have updated our Calendar and Activities pages to reflect the events in our region. By the way this issue of The Door Opener includes 11 articles on Dreams making fascinating reading.
A new feature of the website may help you find the activities most of interest to you. We've divided activities into four Tracks - Personal Growth, Holistic Health, Metaphysics and Spiritual Practices. So if your primary focus is on Personal Growth that Track will highlight what is being offered in upcoming months and will direct you to more information.
» Go to Activities
» Go to Tracks
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Upcoming Community Events
Taste! Organic Connecticut is an annual celebration of local organic agriculture. It will be held Sunday, September 14 at Topmost Farm in Coventry. Sponsored by the Northeast Organic Food Association (NOFA) and the Willimantic Food Co-Op, this event offers the opportunity to purchase fresh vegetables and fruits, honey, maple syrup, organically grown plants and items from local crafters and herbalists. Hourly workshops, delicious grilled vegetables for lunch, information tables, music and children’s events all add to the charm of the day.
» View Photo Album of 2007 Event>
» Learn More About 2008 Event
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Featured Artist: Meg Peterson
Our third featured artist is MEG PETERSON. She is the owner of Meg's, an inspirational and spiritual boutique in Manchester. Artistically Meg expresses herself through painting, stained glass and jewelry making. She feels her brush is the instrument that allows energy and enthusiasm to flow through her; allowing the beauty to come out. Her art decorates her shop where you can see a large selection.
» Go to Spirituality => Artists' Corner
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Quixote's Blog: Where To From Here? The Next Phase of Conscious CT
Conscious CT is entering its second year of networking our regional community. It has all been a grand experiment and we've learned a lot. In the first year we laid the foundation for the website playing with photo albums, blogs and calendars. So far, so good and we hope you are finding the site helpful in your own journey. Now where do we go from here?
Strengthen the community, reach out to more people, and encourage education.
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Featured Sponsor: Breathe...more
Our first featured Sponsor is Breathe...more of Tolland.
Breathe..more offers yoga, pilates, meditation, Reiki and wellness workshops in a safe and nurturing environment.
The owner of Breathe..more, CHERIE TRICE,M.A.,RYT, holds a Masters in Counseling from St. Joseph College. She is a 200 hour RYT and is pursuing her 500 hour level certification. She is also mat certified in Pilates and holds an AFAA group instructor certification. All of the yoga instructors at Breathe...more are registered yoga teachers through Yoga Alliance.
On Saturday, September 20th, you'll have the opportunity to meet the staff of Breathe..more when they celebrate their first anniversary with an Open House from 1-4 p.m. and offer free classes, including kids yoga, all-level yoga, and meditation. Refreshments will be served throughout the afternoon and discounted prices for services (including Reflexology through the Sole Connection) will be offered. Everyone is welcome! Stop in to explore their sanctuary and celebrate with them.
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» September 20 Open House Information & Schedule
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Meet Your Community
We want you to know more about the people and businesses you see on our website and are the leaders in our community. Growing up in a small rural town everyone knew each other - what you did, your history, your family, your good points and your foibles. This had its pluses and minuses, but it did build a close community where people looked out for each other and were there to help. As we spread out around the country we miss the closeness of a small community and look for a place where we can fit in and be comfortable. That's what Conscious CT is - a community of caring people with common interests.
To help you learn more about your neighbors we are introducing two new features - Business Profiles and Personal Stories.
The Business Profile is essentially a one page website that will allow you to learn about the business and its proprietors at a glance. Websites are a wonderful collection of information reflecting a business. But each is set up differently and it takes time to navigate through them to find the information you want. Our Business Profiles will present the essential information in a consistent way so you can quickly compare one business or practitioner against another or will know exactly where to find what you need. The first Business Profiles you'll see will belong to our Sponsors. Other Listers can add Profiles later. Links to those with Profiles will be displayed throughout the Conscious CT pages.
» Go to Resources => Business Profiles
The Personal Stories should be fun. They show the journey and background of those brave enough to write and share them here. It's another way to get to know your neighbors and we can all learn from each others' journey. They include pictures and are very personal to the writer. Enjoy.
» Go to Resources => Personal Stories
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Personal Stories: Bev Titus
Our first Personal Story is of BEVERLY TITUS. Bev was both the catalyst for what has blossomed into the holistic community in Connecticut and the fiber that supported its growth. She organized and presided over the 1984-86 Celebration of Life festivals that brought together what, at the time, would have been called New Age Connecticut for a joyous weekend each year. She also organized bimonthly fairs in the Hartford area for nine years. Bev was one of the three founders of the New Age Guild of Connecticut in 1989 which brought together the new age and holistic communities. And finally she was instrumental in starting The Door Opener magazine and did the word processing and layout for 18 years.
Although often content to work in the background, without her steady support the community wouldn't be where it is now. Bev has stepped back from her active involvement in the holistic community and turned her energies to other passions - writing, poetry and biking. And once again she is willing to be first - this time with sharing her personal story. Enjoy the journey of a remarkable lady.
» Read Bev's Personal Story
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News Headlines
Each month there is activity in the community that you'll find covered on the News page of the Communication section. If you are a business please send us press releases and photos of your events.
- Integrative Physician Opening Office In Coventry
- Sacred Rivers Yoga Moving In Glastonbury
- Ceremonies For Life's Passages
- Wickham Park Building Sensory Garden
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