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Ann Arbor Center for Spiritual Growth

Aug 18, 2023

Featured musician

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Unity of Sarasota

Dec 21

Winter Solstice

Percussion accompaniment with Elaine Silver and Rev Suzi

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Nov 23, Saturday

Dances of Universal Peace

Unity of Sarasota - Enlightenment Center

7-8-30pm $10 -!5

Appreciation/honoring what came before us on this continent

Dances & chanting framed by Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Thanksgiving Address. Wisdom from Cherokee, Navajo, Seneca, Mayan and um...Buddhist. Live music - Ishmael Katz, Diana Daffner, Margaret Germain & Susan

 

 

FALL EQUINOX DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE

"Honoring the Light Within"

Lead by Susan Slack

Saturday evening September 21, 2019   7-8:30pm

Center of Light(Formerly Shrine of the Master)

582 Tuttle Ave, Sar. 34237

$15

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PEACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Lakewood Ranch

Family Festival

Nov 10 3pm

Interactive stories, songs and dances

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A CIRCLE OF WOMEN

Frame Drum classes

four Wed. afternoons July & August 2019

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Feb 19. 2017 Dances of Universal Peace  hosted by Venice Peace Project 7-8:30 PM

Venice Gardens Civic Center
406 Shamrock Blvd., Venice, FL 3429

More information: peaceinacircle@gmail.com

info@venicepeaceproject.org

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Passover/Pesac dinner for Kol HaNeshma Congregation

 

May Buddha Birthday for  Mitreya Center

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Dances of Universal Peace for Venice Peace Project Sept 22

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2016 Events 

Shabbat Services for Kol HaNeshama Congregation, musician for service every other Friday evening, 6pm. http://congkh.org/

Saturday, Jan 16 - Interfaith Service for Peace, 7pm Venice Holistic Center, 714 Shamrock Blvd, Venice FL  Music and inspired readings from world faiths. All welcome. Donations appreciated.

Sunday, Feb 7 - Guest percussionist, Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota. 11:00am service. Open to the public

Saturday, Feb. 20 Interfaith Service  7pm Venice Holistic Center, 714 Shamrock Blvd, Venice FL  Music and inspiring readings from world faiths. All welcome. Donations appreciated.

Saturday, March 12, "Love, Lover & Beloved" An evening of Zikr, Crystal bowl meditations, Dances of Universal Peace and poetry. 7-9pm Venice Holistic Center, 714 Shamrock Blvd, Venice FL

Friday, April 22 - Passover Dinner. Kol haNashoma Congregation, in Lockwood Ridge. Must have reservations.

Saturday, May 28 - Buddha Birthday Party -3pm - 6-pm  Peace Presbyterian Church, 64th E, Lakewood Ranch. Three short sessions of Dances of Universal Peace. A meal to be served. All welcome. Donations gratefully accepted. See homepage.

Friday, June 17 - Womens Meditation Group Summer Solstice celebration, coordinated by Rev. Zan Benham. A couple Dances of Universal Peace. SOUTH Lido beach. 7pm - ish. All welcome.

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Fri, August 12 - Professional Development for Children First/Head Start 10:15 - 11:45 SCF Lakewood Ranch Campus  1.5 CEU available through FLAEYC Contact Bridgette Davis bdavis@childrenfirst   (dot) net  

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Sept 9,  Fri day  7-8:30pmAcceptance as a Path to Peace for Venice Peace Project and the Womens Meditation Group on South Lido Beach

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Sept 23 Equinox Celebration facilitated by Zan Benham, South Lido  Beach 7-8:30pm All welcome. Susan will lead a couple dances at the conclusion. 7-8. Rain location is Rising Tide.

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Dec. 21, Wed The Winter Solstice Celebration 5:15 pm
An Invitation to Men and Women Hosted by The Women's Meditation Circle
South Lido Beach - Gulf Side Donations: To Mayor's Feed The Hungry Program

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Saturday Jan 31 Siestaa Beach 2-4pm The Association of Professional Jewish Arts (APJA) invites you to an after noon of expressive movement, storytelling, and and musical arts through a Jewish lens. Bring in the Light! Featuring Joan Davidson, Susan Slack, Diana Daffner, Heidi Shira, Rabbi Goldie Milgram and Julie Schechter

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Feb 19. 2016 Dances of Universal Peace  hosted by Venice Peace Project 7-8:30 PM

Venice Gardens Civic Center
406 Shamrock Blvd., Venice, FL 3429

More information: peaceinacircle@gmail.com

info@venicepeaceproject.org



2015 Events 

Shabbat Services for Kol HaNeshama Congregation, musician for service along with Ishmael Katz, every other Friday evening, 6pm. See schedule at left.

April 4, Saturday KHN Seder dinner

April 5, Sunday Easter Service 11:15am Unitarian Universalist Church Fruitville bet. Beneva & Mcintosh

April 12, Sunday - 4-6:30pm "The Exodus:A  Metaphor" The Jewish Federation, 580 McIntosh Rd., Sarasota; live interview of Joan Davidson, fine arts painter;  mystical text study on “The Exodus Process” facilitated by Rabbi Goldie Milgram,  integrated art activity supported by Diana Daffner on flute and Susan Slack on percussion; Julie Schechter's dance interpretation.  $10 General Public, $5 APJAmembers. Cash, check or credit card at the door. For more information: klapshein@aol.com

June 7, Sunday 10:30am - Susan will teach the beginnings of the prayer of Jesus (Lord's Prayer) in the Aramaic language, spoken by Jesus. This will be the meditation portion of the service at the Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light in the Meadows. Zan Benham, Minister

June 20, Saturday  Buddhas Birthday Celebration with Bante; Indian dancing; Susan will lead chant. A meal to share. Peace Presbyterian Church, 64th E, Lakewood Ranch, 4-6pm. Love donation to benefit Buddhist Center. More info: mitreyacenter@gmail.com

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July 19, Sunday, Book signing for "Hidden From the Face of Humans" Unity Church bookstore, before between and following church services. 9:30am - 12:30pm (Bookstore closed during services) See Natural Awakenings article

August 22, Saturday, Indian Festival, Bradenton convention center , Palmetto
noon to 5. Booksigning at Mitreya Center table.

October 17, Saturday Dances of Universal Peace, Unity Church of Sarasota, 7:30-9:00pm  $5-10 suggested donation  All welcome!!

Dec. 11, Hanukkah celebration - Kol HeNeshamah 6pm - reservations required

Dec. 12, Saturday evening  - Multifaith celebration Venice Holistic Community Center 714 Shamrock Rd Venice 34293 - songs, prayers, readings from world traditions - all welcome

2014 Events

Every other Friday - Shabbat Service; Congregation Kol HaNeshama, musician for service along w/ Ishmael Katz. 6-7pm. Check website to left for specific dates.

Jan 14   Tues 6:30pm-7:30pm   SCTI Teacher Training  - Dancing with Children

Feb 6 Th, 6-7pm New College - Dances of Univ Peace "Living Well & Living  Together

March 13  Thurs  6-7pm New College - DUP -  Living Well and Living Together

April 15 Tues 6-9pm Kol haNeshama Passover Dinner - members only

May 6, 13, 20, 27 Tuesdays - West African drum lessons with Susan. $80 for entire series. See Home Page for details.

May 10  Saturday 7:30 - 8:45pm Dances of Universal Peace  Unity Church of Sarasota, "Honoring Mothers Day; Masculine and Feminine" All Welcome. $10 suggested donation.

June 21 Saturday 7:30 - 8:45 Summer Solstice Dances of Universal Peace; Unity Church of Sarasota  All Welcome $10 suggested Donation

August 21 - In Service training for pre-K teachers at First Presbyterian PreSchool. "Why 15 Minutes of Circle Dancing is good for Every Body". Rhythm, music and movement for young children.

Sept 4 Thursday 6-7pm New College - Dances of Universal Peace for "Living Well and Living Together"  class. For students enrolled in the course.

Sept 12 Friday 6-7pm Kol HaNeshama Shabbat service with Ishmael Katz on guitar.
Musical service open to the public. Sing along songs in Hebrew. Torah explored.

Sept 25 Thursday 6-7pm New College - Dances of Universal Peace for "Living Well and Living Together"  class. For students enrolled in the course.

Oct 5 Friday 6-7pm Kol HaNeshama Shabbat service with Ishmael Katz on guitar.
Musical service open to the public. Sing along songs in Hebrew. Torah explored.

Oct 10 - Fri 7pm - Accompanying Erinn Earth at Womens Meditation Circle. RTI. By donation.

Oct 30  Thursday 6-7pm New College - Dances of Universal Peace for "Living Well and Living Together"  class. For students enrolled in the course.

December 12 - Fri - 6-9 Fourth night of Chanukah with Kol haNeshama at the Community Center. RSVP only. Dinner and Ishmael Katz & I offering entertainment after.

Dec 21 - Solstice Celebration with the Meditation Group at South Lido beach. Open to all.

Dec 24 - Christmas Eve service - Unitarian Church - 7pm - candles. carols, cookies.

 

2013

Mar 8 Mon, 6:00pm Shabbat Service, Kol HaNeshama Congregation, Tuttle Circle Community Center

March 11 Fri, 7:00pm Dances of Universal Peace, Unity Church, $10 sugg donation

 March 26 Tues, 5:00pm Passover Service, Kol HaNeshema

June 21 Fri 7-9pm Summer Solstice Dances of Universal Peace. Unity Church on Proctor

 Sept 11 Wed 7 til? Dance 8:45-9:30 Dances of Universal Peace at Unity Day of World Prayer
Unity Church of Sarasota. Many speakers & meditations

 Sept 22  Sun 7-8:30pm  Fall Equinox Dances of Universal Peace Circle, Unity Church $10 sugg donation

 Sept 25  Wed 7pm  Simchat Torah for Kol HaNeshoma at Gates Comm Center

 Nov 9 Sat  Faierie and Earth Festival, at Sacred Lands in St. Pete. Dancing in Greenhouse.

 Dec 2  Sat sundown Solstice Women's Meditation Circle - drumming - open to public , S. Lido Beach

 

2012

 Jan 13 Fri 6-7pm Kol Haneshama Shabbat Servie cw/ Rabbi Goldie Milgrim; Ishmael Katz & Susan accompanying

 Southgate Community Center

 Jan 15  Sunday 3-4:30  World Religion Day many speakers, Susan & other provide incidental music. Donation

 Unity Church

Jan 23 Monday 7:00 - 8:00 PM "Sacred Music thru the Ages" part lecture, part live music presented by Susan; donation

 Unitarian Church of Venice

 Jan 27

 Fri 6-7pm

 Kol HaNeshama Shabbat Service w/ Rabbi Goldie Milgrim

 Southgate Community Center

 Feb 4

 Saturday 2-4pm

Dances of Universal Peace - private retreat

 Friends Quaker Meeting House

 Feb 10

 Fri 6-7 pm

 Kol HaNeshama Shabbat Service w/ Rabbi Goldie Milgrim

 Southgate Community Center

 Mar 9

 Fri 6-7pm

 Kol HaNeshama Shabbat Service w/ Rabbi Goldie Milgrim

 Southgate Community Center

 Mar 23

 Fri 6-7pm

 Kol HaNeshama Shabbat Service

 Southgate Community Center

 April 27

 Fri 6-7

 Kol HaNeshema Shabbat Service

 Southgate Community Center

 April 29

 Sun 11:30am

Book Signing

 Unitarian Sarasota

 May 11

 Fri 6 - 7

 Last Shabbat of the season

 Southgate Community Center

 June 9

 Sat 4 - 6pm

 Buddha Birthday

 Unity Church

 June 20

 Wed 7-8:30 pm

 Summer Solstice Dances of Universal Peace  free to all

 Unitarian Universalist Sarasota

 Sept 8

Second Saturday 7:30-8:30pm ish

 Dances of Universal Peace $5 sugg. donation. All welcome

 Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light

 Sept 22

 6:30 pm

 Fall Equinox; open to public - free

 Siesta Key Beach by the tree. (volley ball nets)

 Oct 13

Second Saturday 7:30-8:30pm ish

 Dances of Universal Peace $5 sugg. donation

 Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light

 Oct 26

 Fri 6-7pm

 Kol HaNeshema Shabbat Service; Susan on drums, Ishmael Katz on guitar

 Southgate Community Center

 Nov 10

 7:30-8:45pm

 Dances of Universal Peace $5 donation

 Cosmic enter of Spiritual Light

 Nov 11

 Sun 11-4

 Fairy and Earth Fesitval; Dancing 3-4:00  $5 all day

 SacredLands.info
St. Pete

 Dec 8

 Sat 7:30 -8:45pm

 Dances of Universal Peace $5 donation

 Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light

 Dec 14

 Fri 6-8:00pm

 Chanukah celebration;

 Kol ha Nesham

 

2010
Mon Oct 11, 2010

 7:30-8:30pm

 Aramaic Group, open to all

Unity Church, 3023 Proctor

 Wed
Oct 13.

 7:30-8:30pm

Dances of Universal Peace, open to all $5

Unitarian Universalist Church 3975 Fruitville

 Mon
Oct 18,

 7:30-8:30pm

Aramaic Group, last open session

Unity Church, 3023 Proctor

Every other Friday

 6-7pm

Kol HaNeshama Shabbat Reconstructionist Serice, open to all

 Community Center, Tuttle Circle

 Nov 10, Wed

 7:30-8:30pm

 Dances of Universal Peace, open to all $5 Diwali celebration

 Unitarian Universalist Church, 3975 Fruitville

 Dec 3
Fri

 6:30

 Shabbat and Hannukah celebration

 Gates Community center, rsvp required for dinner

 Wed
Dec 8

 7:30-8:30pm

 Dances of Universal Peace, open to all Solstice Celebration  $5

 Unitarian Universalist Church, 3975 Fruitville

 Fri
Dec 17    

 6:30-7:30pm

 Shabbat service with new Rabbi Goldie Milgrim - Reb. Zalman Schacter's representative

 Gates Community center

 Tues Dec 21

 5pm - 7pm

 Winter Solstice circle thru Women's Med. group. All welcome

 Siesta Beach by "the tree" near volley ball nets

 Fri Dec 24  6:30 pm 7:00pm  Shabbat & new Torah Blessing Gates COmmunity Center

Christmas Eve service at Unitarian Universali
3975 Fruitville Sarasota 34232

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2011

 

Wed
Jan 12    

 7:30-8:30pm

 Dances of Universal Peace
open to all $5 donation

 Unitarian Universalist Jefferson Room

 Sat
Feb 12

 evening

 Weekend on sound healing
Susan Drums Sat eve

Dayspring retreat center, Ellinton

 Sun
Feb 20

 4:00-5:00pm

 Ocean Interfaith Devotional Service all welcome

 Unity Church
3023 Proctor Rd

 Sat
March 5

 7:30-9:00pm

 Kol HaNeshama Campfire singing with Rabbi Shawn Zevit all welcome

 Gates Community Center

Sun
March 20

 4:00-5:00pm

 Ocean Interfaith Devotional Service.  All welcome.

 Unity Church
3023 Proctor 34231

 Sun
Mar 20

 7:30-9:00pm

 Vernal Spring Equinox Pagan Celebration all welcome

 Unitarian Universalist of Sarasota
2075 Fruitville 34232

 Fri
April 1

 6:00-7:00

 Shabbat Service with Rabbi Goldie Milgrim. all welcome

 Gates Community Center

 April 17

 Sun 4pm

 Ocean Interfaith Community Service

 Unity Church

 April 19

 Tues 6:30 pm

 Kol HaNeshama Passover Dinner

 Gates Community Center

 May 6

 Fri 6:pm

 Kol HaNeshama Shabbat Service with Jennifer Singer

 Gates Community Center

 May 15

 Sunday 4pm

 Ocean Interfaith Service

Unity Church

 June 21

 Tuesday 7:30pm

 Solstice Ceremony open to all - no charge

 Unitarian Church

 0ct 16

 Sun 3pm

  Susan joins four artists in "Music, Meditation & Inspiration" a free concert; donations for Churc

 Unity Church

 Oct 21

 Fri 6-7:30

 Kol HaNeshama Simcha Torah celebration with Jennifer Singer

 Gates Comm Center

 Nov 4

  Friday 6-7pm

  Kol HaNeshama Shabbat service w/ Jennifer Singer. Susan & Ishmael Katz accompany

 Gates Community Center

  Nov 5

Saturday 6:45-9pm

 Swami Ji visits via Mitreya Center; Susan opens with a chant; $10

 Unity Church 3023 Proctor

 Nov 25

 Friday 6-7pm

 Kol HaNeshama Shabbat service with Kayla Niles

 

 Dec 21

 Wed 7-8:30

 Winter Solstice - Dancing, singing, meditation led by Susan Free

 Unitarian Universalist of Sarasota

 Dec 23

 Fri 6-7:30pm

 Kol HaNeshama Chanakhah Celebration - Susan playing drums

 Gates Community Center

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