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Community Activities

Community activities offer an opportunity to get to know other meditation practitioners in a social environment. In addition to the following events, there is time for tea and socializing after the Wednesday Evening Program and Retreats and Workshops.

The Guidelines for Participation provides additional information about participating at CIMC.

All are welcome.

Gardening
Community Dinners
Community Observances
Other Community Activities

Gardening Days

Come and spend a few hours engaged in mindful work in the CIMC garden. The day will begin with light refreshments and end with a short sitting. You are welcome to participate in all or part of the day.
Meets: Sundays, 9 am - 1pm
Dates: August 8, September 12


32 and Under Nights
Narayan and Michael will lead a sitting meditation and discussion for people 32 and under. There will be a half-hour sitting followed by a dharma discussion. Cider and cookies will follow.
Meets:

Fridays, 7 - 8:30 pm

Dates: July 30


32 and Under Gathering

Come and share community with other meditators who are 32 and under. Bring a vegetarian dish to share.
Dates:

Friday, April 16

Time: 7:15 - 9:00 pm


First Friday Evening Practice for People of Color

Please note the new format and time for this group. The group will meet monthly each first Friday of the month in the upper meditation hall for a half-hour sitting followed by a Sharing Circle led by a timekeeper.
Meets:

First Friday of each month, 6 - 7 pm

Dates:

August 6
There is no meeting in September during the break.



“Little Buddhas” Group
This group is an informal opportunity for parents and small children to explore a family practice. Through singing, storytelling and movement we will learn how to spend time together mindfully. All children must be accompanied by an adult who will be responsible for supervising that child at all times. Children of all ages welcome, but this group is geared to ages 3-9.
Led by: Rebecca Lavine and Amber Jamanka
Meets:

Sundays, 10 - 11:15 am

Dates: August 15

September 19



Cooking for Retreats
If you are interested in volunteering for retreat cooking at CIMC, whether you can only boil water or have cooked at retreats for years, please come to one or both of the following workshops.
Led by: Ruth Nelson
  Cooking for Retreat Meals
Date: Sunday, March 14
Time: 9 am - 2 pm


Evening for LGBT Practioners
Maddy Klyne will lead a sitting meditation and a dharma discussion for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. Juice and cookies will follow.
Led by: Maddy Klyne
Date: Friday, May 14
Time: 7 - 8:30 pm


CIMC 25th Anniversary Celebration
The entire CIMC community is invited to this gathering to celebrate 25 years of Dharma practice at 331 Broadway. The evening will include meditation and remarks from the CIMC guiding teachers along with others who have played key roles in the history of the Center. There will also be time to socialize with old and new friends. Please bring a dessert to share. Partners, friends and children are welcome!
Date: Friday, July 23
Time: 7 - 10 pm

There is no charge for this event, but please register here as an RSVP to let us know you are coming.  You will be asked to enter an email so we can send you a reminder notice.  Thank you!


 

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