Meet with others who are establishing a meditation practice.  This will be a simple, practical  “in and out” practice opportunity.  The door will be opened at 5:30, locked at 5:40 followed by a 40 minute silent sitting meditation.  We will spend 10 minutes visiting, and will be on our way to our summer evening activities by 6:30! Join in any evening that works for you!

Who:  Past and future MBSR participants.

What:  Group sitting meditation led by Geri Wilimek.

When:  Tuesday evenings, 5:30pm to 6:30 pm. 

June 7, 14, 21, 28;   

July  5, 12, 19, 26;  and

August 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30.

Where:  Calvary Lutheran Church  Washington Ave.  South of  Bemidji, south parking lot, south entrance.  Look for the sign on the door. The church is on the east  side of the street, across from Evangelical Free Church.

Why:  Supporting meditation practice by meeting with others who meditate.

Spring 2011 class is canceled due to very low enrollment.  If you are interested in future classes, be sure to subscribe to this website  for announcements.

I’m currently considering teaching a summer class, and would also be interested in a weekly sitting group, so let me know if you are interested, and  stay tuned for more information.

This is just a reminder that the required Orientation for Winter MBSR (scroll down to see schedule) will be tomorrow, Monday January 31, 6:00 to 7:00pm at United Methodist Church.  Signs will be posted to guide you to the Upper Room, where the orientation and all classes are held.   E-mail me if you have questions about the class!  Geri

Dates and Times:

• Required Orientation: Monday January 31, 2010 6:00p.m.to 7:00pm
• Classes: Monday Evenings, February 7, 2011 through March 28, 2011 6:00pm to 8:30pm
  
• All Day Retreat: Saturday, March 19, 2011 9:00am to 4:00pm
  

Place:

• All classes are held in the Upper Room at  United Methodist Church
• 9^th and Beltrami, in Bemidji.
• Signs will be posted within the building  to guide you to the classroom. (elevator available)

Cost: The fee of $295 includes:

• All 10 class sessions (above)
• A set of 4 meditation home practice cd’s,
• Weekly handouts to support home practice
• The text book, Full Catastrophe Living, by Jon Kabat-Zinn

Contact: For directions or more information call 444-6260 or  e-mail instructor at geriwilimek@gmail.com

Hi, Everyone. I am cancelling class tonight (11-22-10) due to the weather. Will offer a make up class on Monday December 8, 2010 6:00-8:00pm. Stay warm and be safe. Geri

All past participants in MBSR classes are invited to join the current MBSR class in an all day silent retreat.  This is a great way to renew your practice in community with others.

Time: Saturday, November 13, 2010  9:00am–4:00pm.  The door will be locked at 9:10 for security, as requested by our landlord.

Place: Upper Room, United Methodist Church, 9th and Beltrami, Bemidji.

Remember:

• Dress in layers and in comfortable clothing
  
• Bring a bag lunch to eat in silence
• Bring a snack to share (optional)
• As always, coffee, tea, water and light healthy snacks will be provided
• Come early so you have a chance to settle in.

Looking forward to seeing you.

Geri

Fall is soon approaching and I will be offering an MBSR class Monday evenings 6:30-9:00 beginning with  Orientation and Registration on September  27 and ending November 22, the Monday before Thanksgiving.   Be sure to save Saturday November 13 for the all day retreat, an important component of the class.   Classes will all be held weekly at the United Methodist Church Upper Room at 9th and Beltrami.

How about  a daytime class?  Let me know!  I can arrange to teach Tuesdays from 11:00-1:00 this Fall if I hear that there is interest!