Unity Cafes
Unity Cafes - for connecting ideas and to each other as we explored themes as listed below. (newest ones at the top)
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2024 - Year 7
Exploring Learning
May
Presented by Saba Vejdani, Teacher/Educator & Ayr resident
Connecting through Creativity
February
Presented by Jaellayna Palmer, Group Facilitator & Ayr resident
Connecting through Travel & Service
September (2023)
Presented by Barbara Melara, St. George resident & world travelerBonfire / Social
June
Cancelled due to weather
Connecting through Mindfulness
March
Presented by Mahsa Sadeghi, Clinical Psychology at University of Waterloo
Connecting through Artistic Journaling
January
Presented by Debra Vincze, Artist & Teacher
2022 - Year 5
Connecting through Community Theatre
October
Presented by Diana Barber, Founder Ayr Community Theatre
Connecting through Leisure
June
Presented by Karen Winter, Director of Leisure and Community Services
2021 - Year 4
Connecting through Justice Pt. 2
March
Presented via Zoom
Sherna Deamer (San Rafael, California)
Connecting through Justice Pt. 1
March
Presented via Zoom
Spiritual Justice (Rolando Aguilera)
Racial Justice (Jordan Bighorn)
Racial Justice (Jordan Bighorn)
Environmental Justice (Jaellayna Palmer)
Keeping Up During The Pandemic
January
Presented via Zoom
Nature Photography through the Seasons (Anne Loeffler)
Insights from Working from Home (Adib Ahrari)
Keeping Fit & Motivated (Steve Thomas)
Insights from Working from Home (Adib Ahrari)
Keeping Fit & Motivated (Steve Thomas)
International Volunteerism (Barbara Melara)
2020 - Year 3
Connecting through Art & Culture
May
Presented by a Local Artist (a special "surprise" guest)
Cancelled due to Pandemic
Connecting through Fun
February
February
Celebrate Naw Ruz ("new year") with music, games & fun
Connecting through Movement (Martial Arts)
January
January
Rahmat Costas
2019 - Year 2
Connecting through Yoga & Meditation
November
Presented by Angela Bryson
November
Presented by Angela Bryson
http://www.angels-landing.ca
Connecting through Service
September
Featuring local youth who have made service & volunteerism a part of their life
September
Featuring local youth who have made service & volunteerism a part of their life
Connecting through Dialogue: Highlights from Parliament of the World's Religions
June
Jaellayna Palmer
Jaellayna Palmer
NOTE: Ayr Firehall at 7:30 rather than usual time/place
Connecting through Nature
May
Steve Fleischauer
May
Steve Fleischauer
Photos by Daniel Entz
Connecting through Fasting (Natural Healing)
March
March
Ward Hazen, D.C.
Connecting through Storytelling
January
January
Jaellayna Palmer
2018 - Year 1
Connecting through Yoga & Meditation
November
November
Presented by Angela Bryson
Connecting through Music
September
Featuring Kim Mandar and the Vestures (musical trio)
For more information: unitycafe.ayr@gmail.com
September
Featuring Kim Mandar and the Vestures (musical trio)
For more information: unitycafe.ayr@gmail.com
