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Kite Fly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Sunday, April 23, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Northway Field, Northway Road, Greenbelt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1:00 – 3:00 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kite kits available free to kids of all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No kite, no worries, we have plenty to share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s see what we can get airborne!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Co-sponsored by Greenbelt Unplugged, The SPACE: Free Art For All and Greenbelt Rotary<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Past Events:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Mindfulness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cultivating Resiliency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Part II – Sunday Sept 11 7:00pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday, August 14 at 7:00pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you find yourself struggling to stay focused, positive and confident\u2026 to release stuck emotions\u2026 or to bounce back after setbacks and discouraging events, then you may need a \u201cresiliency tune-up\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this interactive, live Cultivating Resilience Workshop, we\u2019ll explore research-backed mindfulness tools that develop our ability to live life with greater focus and momentum, mastery and fulfillment.
Based on research, vetted by experience:<\/strong>
As human beings, we are more adaptable and resilient than we realize. Drawing from the research of Dr. Bryan Sexton, MD, associate professor in psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Duke Medical School, this experiential and interactive program has been taught to hundreds of thousands who live and work in high-stress situations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Facilitator<\/strong>\u201cResilience isn\u2019t something we acquire, it\u2019s an inborn strength that we can cultivate with proven processes and tools.\u201d <\/em>– Debra Sofia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A 35-year Sufi practitioner, Charaga and Retreat Guide, Debra Sofia<\/strong> is dedicated to helping others \u201cremove the veils of separation\u201d and to fulfill their life\u2019s purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using breath, sound and visualization, she draws from a wellspring of Sufi and Kabbalah practices to create a truly transformative, alchemical experience<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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. Most frequently heard comment:<\/strong>
\u201cWow! I really needed this now. I wish we had more time for this.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There has never been a more important time than now for each of us to rise to the top of our capabilities and unleash our full potential. With the utter chaos of the past two years behind us, the most defining moment of our lives is right now. Join us at this Cultivating Resilience Workshop Sunday, August 14 at 7:00pm<\/s>. Sept 11th at 7:00pm – you do not need to have attended the first session to attend the second.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The meeting will be held over zoom, Meeting ID is 869 1887 7769 and Passcode : 016110<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sensual Listening Through Sonic Exploration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

July 10th 1:30-3:00pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thollem McDonas<\/strong> is a perpetually traveling composer, improviser and teacher splitting his activities between North America and Europe. As well as performing and publishing his work in concert and recordings he regularly leads workshops on active listening, group improvisation and the collaborative process. He has developed his approach to listening through his studies and practice of the Classical piano repertoire, Free Improvisation, the writings of W.A. Mathieu, collaborations with Pauline Oliveros, music from around the world and observing the relationship of other creatures to their natural surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thollem will lead the participants through a series of simple exercises that can be adopted daily and absorbed into other mindfulness and spiritual practices. The session will focus the attention on sounds inside oneself, the unique sonic character of every place and time, sounding a space, recognizing our habitual response to sounds based on our acculturation and most importantly the sensual experience of listening. www.thollem.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The meeting will be held over zoom, Meeting ID is 869 1887 7769 and Passcode : 016110<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lotus Sutra -with Joe Parks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Apr 10 2022 1:30-3:00pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Joe Parks has been a Buddhist practitioner for 52 years.  He practices a form of Mahayana Buddhism that is based upon the Lotus Sutra. The core principles of the Lotus Sutra are that: One\u2019s life, at each moment, permeates the entire universe. And that all people are inherently Buddhas.
Although these are the teachings of the Lotus Sutra – the Lotus Sutra did not provide a practice that would enable ordinary people to manifest and to experience the reality of these principles in our daily lives.  
However, there is a correct practice of the Lotus Sutra which enables any person, in any life-state, to embody and to manifest these principles; and to thus cultivate indestructible happiness – under any circumstance.
Joe Parks will be prepared and is honored to discuss the principles and the practice of the Lotus Sutra. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The meeting will be held over zoom, Meeting ID is 869 1887 7769 and Passcode :<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or send an email to events_at_greenbeltunplugged.org – to get the direct link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mindful Nutrition Redefined<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feb 13 2022 1:30-3:00pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On Sunday, February 13, Greenbelt Unplugged will host one of The Granite Building\u2019s newest tenants, Rachael Pitts, MS, MA, for a community event via zoom. Join us to learn how your relationship with food can be transformed and supported by the art of mindfulness, including a short practice and new techniques to use at home. Bring something delicious to eat or drink when you log on. The meeting ID is 869 1887 7769 and the passcode is 016110. To avoid typing errors, get a simple link to the meeting by sending an email to events@greenbeltunplugged.org<\/a>.   
For more information on Rachael\u2019s work, visit www.MorrisMaher.com<\/a>. Her graduate training, in both functional nutrition and integrative wellness coaching, is complemented by years of apprenticeship in the fields of mindfulness, breathwork, and the sacred. She is both Enneagram-informed and Internal Family Systems trained, with a special focus in her practice on food + sex + breath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

December Community Dialogue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dec 12 2021 1:30-3:00pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this session we will be explaining and engaging Bohm Dialogue<\/a>, a method of exploring a topic that emphasizes listening and validating the contributions of all participants.  For the Zoom link you can contact us<\/a> or email<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mindfulness Meditation with Katrina Boverman<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nov 14th 2021 – 1:30- 3:00pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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November’s Greenbelt Unplugged Mindfulness session will be held over zoom on Sunday Nov 14th from 1:30-3:00pm, and will be led by Greenbelt’s own Katrina Boverman! Throughout Katrina’s career as a Social Worker she has guided and empowered hundreds of people to make positive changes in their life.  Through Mishkan Torah Sisterhood she has led meditation classes in Greenbelt, helping people to slow down, become quiet, go within, and experience a bit more peace.  We hope you will join us,  to get the zoom link Contact<\/a> us, or send an email to events_at_greenbeltunplugged.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Buddhism 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sunday Sept 12th, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Greenbelt Unplugged is happy to welcome back Lance David Bergeson, Director and Senior Lay instructor at Drikung Dharma Surya Buddhist Center <\/a>in Fairfax VA.  Lance will share with us the wisdom of his practice which is from the Drikung Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism.  The Zoom Session goes from 1:30-3:00pm on Sunday Sept 12th.    For a link to the zoom session send an email to events_at_greenbeltunplugged.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4th Annual Community Croquet match:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sunday June 27th 1-4pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Join us in front of the Greenbelt Library for a free and (mostly) friendly Croquet match. We will also have some other lawn games such as Cornhole and Bocce. We do this event to reach out the community, this year we are joined by two other amazing organizations: Connecting Across Greenbelt, and Greenbelt RUAK (Random Unselfish Acts of Kindness). Representatives from all the groups will be there to talk about what we are planning, and to hear what sorts of events would interest you, or even better, how we can support you in bringing the next epic event to your community!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heartfulness Meditation:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sunday June 13th 1:30-3:00pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Greenbelt Unplugged Sunday’s mindfulness meeting takes an local and international flavor as we welcome Ilona “Ili” Horchler and Bindu Krishnamurthy to share with us the “heartfulness” meditation.  Heartfulness is a simple and subtle practice of meditation that connects each of us with the light and love in our hearts (https:\/\/heartfulness.org\/us\/about-heartfulness\/<\/a>). Due to the magic of zoom we will also be connecting halfway around the world as well, for while Ili is a teacher living in Greenbelt, Bindu will be joining us live from India!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Ili and Bindu:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bindu Krishnamurthy is currently working as an elementary school teacher in the  American International School, Chennai. She can speak 5 different languages and has pursued Indian classical dance for 8 years. She enjoys connecting with people and learning about different cultures. Bindu started practicing Heartfulness meditation at the age of 17 and has been a trainer for the past 5 years. She offers her time to schools, universities, corporates and other communities to share this simple and effective practice with her fellow human beings.
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Ilona HorchlerIlona (Ili) is a French immersion Kindergarten teacher in Montgomery County. She grew up on Capitol Hill and in Cheverly, Maryland and has lived in Canada, Japan, and India. She moved to Greenbelt with her son Christian in 2009. She loves to travel and explore different cultures and ideas. Ilona was introduced to Heartfulness meditation through Bindu in 2016 while working at the American International School, Chennai. Previously, she had only experienced one mindfulness training and knew very little about meditation. The experience of meditating the heartfulness way has had positive effects on Ilona’s life and she is excited to continue exploring and sharing this practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To get the zoom link, send an email to events_at_greenbeltunplugged.org<\/a>, please specify if you would like to be added to our general email list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mindfulness Meditation with Katrina Boverman<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sunday January 10th 1:30-3:00pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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January’s Greenbelt Unplugged Mindfulness session will be held over zoom on Sunday Jan 10th from 1:30-3:00pm, and will be led by Greenbelt’s own Katrina Boverman! Throughout Katrina’s career as a Social Worker she has guided and empowered hundreds of people to make positive changes in their life.  Through Mishkan Torah Sisterhood she has led Meditation Classes in Greenbelt, helping people to slow down, become quiet, go within, and experience a bit more peace.  We hope you will join us to start the new year off peacefully.  To get the zoom link Contact<\/a> us, or send an email to events_at_ greenbeltunplugged.org<\/a>, please specify if you would like to be added to our general email list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yoga Nidra<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sunday Dec 13th 1:30-3:00 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This month, we are exploring Yoga Nidra, a form of meditation in which you are guided to explore the various layers of our embodied human experience and the underlying presence or pure awareness that we also are. No yoga or meditation experience is necessary.
You can practice in any position- sitting, standing, walking, or lying down. The classic position for Yoga Nidra is lying down, and you may want to have a pillow, an extra blanket or two, and a bolster, pillow, or rolled up blanket for your knees to support the lower back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introduction to Cafh<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sunday Sept 13th 1-30-3:00pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the meaning of life? How do I attain freedom? These questions will not be answered in this month’s Mindfulness session. Instead we will talk about Cafh, a spiritual path which offers a method and practice to help one discover the answers to these questions themself. Ron Fishman, a longstanding Cafh member will discuss his experience in Cafh and demonstrate the Discursive Meditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While in graduate school at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst Ron became a practitioner of Kundalini Yoga. After graduating, he joined the Peace Corps\u2019 and was sent to Pasto, Colombia. It was there that Ron was introduced to, and became a member of Cafh, a path of spiritual unfolding. At this time, he is responsible for Cafh’s activities in the Eastern half of the USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can find out more about cafh at the website https:\/\/cafh.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Phase II Re-Improvising<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

August 28th 7:30 – 9:00pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ian will be with us again to lead us in lots of improv fun! To find out more about the event and see a video from our last one: Click Here<\/a>. Thanks to College Park Arts Exchange<\/a> for cosponsoring this fabulous event. Space is limited – send an email to events@greenbeltunplugged.org to reserve your spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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August 9th – 1:30 – 3:00pm Buddhism 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Greenbelt Unplugged continues its monthly Mindfulness series over Zoom with a Special Guest: Lance David Bergeson, Director and Senior Lay instructor at Drikung Dharma Surya Buddhist Center <\/a>in Fairfax VA.  Lance will give an introduction to Meditation and Mindfulness as practiced in Buddhism.  This will be followed by a 20 min group meditation.  The Zoom Session goes from 1:30-3:00pm on Sunday Aug 9th.    For a link to the zoom session send an email to events@greenbeltunplugged.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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July 12th Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In this session we will be listening to a recorded sitting meditation that explores Mindfulness-based stress reduction. MBSR is a mindfulness<\/a> training developed in the 1970s by Professor Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. MBSR uses a combination of mindfulness meditation<\/a>, body awareness, yoga<\/a> and exploration of patterns of behavior, thinking, feeling and action.[1]<\/a>[4]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More information about Kabat-Zinns course can be found at https:\/\/www.mindfulnesscds.com\/<\/a>. There is also a free course here<\/a> by a student of Zinns – These links are just a suggestion – not a recommendation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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June 14th Bohm Dialogue 1:30 -3:00pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this session we will be explaining and engaging Bohm Dialogue<\/a>, a method of exploring a topic that emphasizes listening and validating the contributions of all participants.  For the Zoom link you can contact us<\/a> or email events@greenbeltunplugged.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currently Suspended Due to Covid-19<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First Friday Family Friendly Game Night<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This monthly event happens – you guessed it – on the first Friday of each month from 6 – 930pm. Usually in room 114 in the Community Center – any exceptions will be listed below. Feel free to bring a game to share or just come to play someone else’s. Usually there are plenty to choose from. All ages are welcome, please try to keep the games suitable to play in room that may contain children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Past Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Improv Games – with Ian Blackwell Rogers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Friday June 5th 7:30-9pm –Via Zoom<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yes we are all getting a bit tired of Zoom – but this event will try to bring a bit of fun into the online meeting experience – We are looking for 12 or so brave souls to venture into this medium for some interactive games – you will be asked to participate – and not just a status update – you may need to think on your feet*. But don’t worry our host has been doing this a long time (at least in person) and will help guide us through the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ian Blackwell Rogers is a DC\/Baltimore area actor who has been doing mostly Shakespeare and other early modern plays. He has a background in improv and lots of experience with theatre games and exercises, and is eager to see what can be adapted to this new world where we live in little boxes from the shoulders up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attendance is free- but limited and available on a first come – first serve basis – contact us <\/a>for link. This event is made in collaboration with College Park Arts Exchange<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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* You may want to be standing up for this, since noone ever said “think on your seat”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mindfulness Series<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sunday May 17th 1:30-3:00 – Yoga Nidra — Via Zoom – contact us <\/a>for link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This month, we are exploring Yoga Nidra, a form of meditation in which you are guided to explore the various layers of our embodied human experience and the underlying presence or pure awareness that we also are. No yoga or meditation experience is necessary.
You can practice in any position- sitting, standing, walking, or lying down. The classic position for Yoga Nidra is lying down, and you may want to have a pillow, an extra blanket or two, and a bolster, pillow, or rolled up blanket for your knees to support the lower back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kite Fly Sunday, April 23, 2023 Northway Field, Northway Road, Greenbelt 1:00 – 3:00 pm Kite kits available free to kids of all ages. No kite, no worries, we have plenty to share. Let’s see what we can get airborne! Co-sponsored by Greenbelt Unplugged, The SPACE: Free Art For All and Greenbelt Rotary Past Events: … <\/p>\n

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