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	Sittings Drop-In Sittings Mondays, 5:30 — 6:45 pm Wednesdays, 7:15 — 8:45 pm The drop-in sittings are an opportunity to support your practice and sit together with other sangha members in a relaxed atmosphere. There is an optional discussion time for those who like to participate. A teacher or practice leader will be present to faciliate the evening. The first Monday of every month offers a special introduction for beginners. There is no fixed fee for the sitting. There is an opportunity to practice Dana to the Center. We want you to know that our group is firmly committed to welcoming diversity of race, class, age, ethnicity, and sexual orientation within our midst, so that all might feel welcomed and comfortable in practicing here. In keeping with this principle, we ask that participants not wear fragrances or scented body care products here, so that our members who have chemical sensitivities might feel comfortable as well. Practice Leaders: Rebecca Bradshaw • Adi Bemak • Andrew Berger • Paul Coombs • Jean Esther • Peggy Gillespie • Catherine Nagel • Kim Weeber ........................................................................................................................................................................................... New! Young Adult Sitting Tuesday, July 6th, 7:00 — 8:30 pm We are happy to offer the first in our series of evenings for young adults in their late teens through mid 30’s! We'll begin with a brief introduction to meditation and a guided sit led by Rebecca Bradshaw followed by a group discussion led by Hanuman and Julee, who are fellow young adults. No experience necessary, all are welcome! This is a chance for exploration as well as further development. A great opportunity to meet and practice with other young people. Come check it out! Questions or need a ride? Contact Julee at: Julee.Goldberg@gmail.com ........................................................................................................................................................................................... New! Blessing Circles Added to the Sitting on the Second Wednesday of Each Month On the second Wednesday of the month, at the 7:15pm open sitting, the last fifteen minutes (7:45pm — 8:00pm) will be devoted to a blessing circle. This will be a time when sangha members can call in blessings for those folks in their lives who are struggling or experiencing a time of joy. • Join us on June 9* or July 14 to see what it's all about.* ........................................................................................................................................................................................... Half-Day Open Sittings Half-day open sittings led by practice leaders provide the opportunity for more intensive practice without committing to an entire day. All levels of experience welcome; may drop in at any time during the morning. Sittings may include meditation instructions and a taped dharma talk. No set fee; opportunity to practice Dana to the Center. *Monthly on Saturday Mornings, from 8:30 am — 12:00 pm, on the following dates: July 24 • August 21 • November 20 • December 11* ........................................................................................................................................................................................... Assisted Listening System We now have listening devices available at the Center. These enable the hearing-impaired to better participate in meditations, talks and discussions. If you'd like to try the new system, please ask a teacher or practice leader on your next visit.