Moon Manifesting with Carter Tracy
Thursday January 7, 7:30-9:00pm
Through the ages, the changing phases of the Moon have symbolized the unfolding mysteries of existence. Traditions across the globe have used the New Moon as a time to call into being that which they most desired; the Full Moon as a time to release that which they most regret. The Moon Manifesting Workbook is a guide to harnessing the Moon's mythic power into the rhythms of your own life. Just in time for the new year, this workshop will help you learn about creating new beginnings on New Moon days, honoring the deepening clarity that comes with the Full Moon, and all the phases in between!
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Writing With Intent
Monday, January 11 and 25, 6:30-8:30pm
This facilitated group is open to all writers of fiction and creative non-fiction who want a serious group to provide constructive criticism, motivational exercises, and interpersonal accountability to keep their writing on track. We do monthly exercises and critiques with an eye towards individual improvement and the eventual goal of publication. Writers are encouraged to bring copies of their work to share for critique. The group meets the second & fourth Monday of each month from 6:30-8:30pm. Please direct inquiries to elizabeth@chariscircle.org
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Akoma Book Club featuring Meagan O'Nan
Saturday, January 16, 10:30am-12:00pm
The Akoma Book Club (of Women Healing Women) meets at Charis Books & More on the third Saturday of each month. This book club is open to any woman seeking camaraderie with like-minded women for fun, self-empowerment and growth. Even if you haven't read the book, but are willing to talk about the principles in the book, you can join us for a lively discussion. We have a very special treat this month because Meagan O'Nan, author Of "Creating Your Heaven on Earth," will be with us to talk about her book and share her wisdom and insight!
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Cliterati Open No-mic featuring Kimberly Q
Thursday, January 21, 7:30-9:00pm
Charis & Cliterati pair up to present an inviting and fierce open mic & reading series on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Hosted by the anarchic spoken word team of Karen G and Theresa Davis, members of the Art Amok Slam Team, this series cultivates the voices of authors, novices and an assortment of poets, songstresses and story tellers. Our January feature is Kimberly "Q", aka The Lesbian Goddess: creatively experienced, theatrical gifted, erotically sensuous! The author of three sexually powerful and inviting books, Kimberly Q is sure to bring the heat on a cold winter's night.
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Queer Literary Fiction Book Group
Wednesday, January 27, 7:00-8:30pm
This facilitated book group meets from 7:00-8:30pm the 4th Wednesday of each month at Charis to discuss books which feature queer characters/ storylines as well as a strong attention to literary craft and style. January's selection is "A Map of Home" by Randa Jarrar, a very funny coming of age tale about an audacious Muslim girl growing up in Kuwait, Egypt and Texas. Jarrar explores familiar adolescent ground-stifling parental expectations, precarious friendships, sensuality and first love-but her exhilarating voice and flawless timing make this a standout.
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The Mandala Workbook with Susanne Fincher
Thursday, January 28, 7:30-9:00pm
Local author and pyschotherapist Susanne Fincher will talk about mandalas ("sacred circle" designs) and their importance on your life's journey toward wholeness. She will guide you in the creation of several mandalas described in her latest book, The Mandala Workbook. She'll round the evening out with time for questions, comments, and an opportunity to share your mandalas.
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