Meaningful Reflections on Hope and Peace
Sunday, November 2 – 4-5:30 pm in Edwards Hall
(Light refreshments will be served)
Open Spirit invites you to a multi-faith gathering for hope and peace. Please bring uplifting poems, songs, prayers, or art to share with others seeking meaningful connection. Together we will create a safe and supportive space to listen and reflect. Led by Matia Rania Angelou and Fran Pollitt from Open Spirit’s Multi-Faith Collaborative.
Gentle Yoga with Sarah Hofschire – Winter Mini-Sessions
All sessions are held on Wednesdays @ 9:30-10:45 am in Edwards Hall – Nov 5, 12, & 19 and Dec 3, 10 & 17
Sarah Hofschire is excited to be teaching Gentle Yoga at Open Spirit again this winter. Her teaching style is all-levels / gentle with a focus on increased balance, strength, mobility and mind-body connection with a bit of creative movement added to the mix.
The cost of the winter session is $120 for 6 classes if paid in full by the first class.
If you cannot commit to all classes in a session, there is a prorated rate of $25/class. Drop-in classes are $30 – space is not guaranteed, but we’ll do our best to make room. You may pay via VENMO (@sarah-hofschire) or personal check. Drop-ins may also pay in cash.
Open Spirit has everything you need for a comfortable yoga class, but you’re welcome to bring your own mat and props. We hope you’ll try a class! Contact Sarah with any questions: sazah16@gmail.com
Falling Into Balance: An Autumn Sound Bath Series
Select Mondays in November @ 7-8 pm in Edwards Hall
Facilitated by Caroline Goldman of Breathe in Gratitude
Experience the shifting of the seasons through the soothing vibrations of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and guided meditation. Each session will hold a unique theme, guiding you into the stillness of the winter. Sound healing meditation supports relaxation, inner peace, emotional balance, and energetic alignment.
Series schedule and themes:
November 3 – Quieting the Winds: Find stillness and grounding as the days grow shorter.
November 17 – Gratitude & Glow: Close the season with warmth, appreciation, and inner light.
Fee: $25 per class. To pay online, click here. Payments may be made in cash, via check (made out to Open Spirit) or with a credit card via PayPal.
Spirituality and Poetry; Grounded in Awe
November 17 – 2-3:30 pm in Edwards Hall
What stirs in us when we reach for a poem, whether sitting down to write or read the work of a favorite poet? Why do poems stay with us and continue to inform our lives?
In this workshop, we’ll approach poetry as a vehicle for living fully in the present and deepening our humanity. Each month we’ll focus on an element of craft in the context of a particular theme to generate new work.
This class is for anyone interested in poetry as a spiritual practice and no previous writing experience is required to enjoy the pleasures of creative expression. Come join us and be inspired!
RSVPs appreciated. To RSVP, click here.
Suggested donation of $20. More if you can, less if you can’t. Email info@openspiritcenter.org with questions.