Monthly Archives: February 2011

Workshop Day at Avalon Centre: Proceeds to Gaia Gathering

4 February 2011

Avalon Centre in Dorval (1564 Chemin Herron, suite 207) has just doubled their space at Avalon and will be holding an Open House and workshop day on Saturday Feb. 5th from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 pm. Come and attend a workshop, purchase a delicious home-cooked lunch, or tempt yourself with some treats baked by one of the Crafty Witches at the bake table.

All are welcome to come and visit. (Avalon Centre is only one quick bus ride from Lionel Groulx metro.) Why not spend the day hanging out and enjoying the company? We hope to see you all there! Proceeds from the day are going to Gaia Gathering. We will also have a registration and information table at the event.

Here is the schedule. All workshops are $20 or 3 for $50. Please RSVP as soon as you can to reserve your place as space is limited. Reservations can be made through the Avalon Centre website.

9 am to 10 am Stick Fighting for beginners with Pierre
Pierre has a 9th degree black belt in Ninjutsu and he will be sharing basic skills on how anyone can use a short staff (3 feet) as a weapon of self-defense.

10: 15 am to 11:15 Reflexology with Andrea
Andrea is a certified practicing Reflexologist. Reflexology is a type of foot massage that stimulates all the meridians and organs of the body to promote relaxation and self-healing. Come and learn the basics in this mini workshop.

11:30 to 12:30 Self Massage with Lotus
Ever wanted to get a massage but were not able to afford to go or didn’t have the time? Self-massage is the perfect answer. Lotus is a certified Massotherapist and she will teach self-massage techniques that will help you to help yourself. Lots of practice time and coaching. Any one who has stress should attend!

1:15 to 2:15 Tuning Forks and Sound therapy with Machuana
This innovative therapy can cause vibrational healing and cleansing of the aura leading to a feeling of well being and release. Very important for cleansing unwanted or negative energy from the aura, body and mind. Come and experience this treatment for yourself. Lecture and session by a trained therapist.

2:30 to 3:30 Stone Wrapping/Jewelry making with John
Ever wondered what to do with all those beautiful loose stones that you bought at the gem show? John will show us ways of wrapping them with different kinds of wires to make beautiful jewellry. Bring your own stones.

3:30 to 4:30 Drumming workshop with Alex N.
Alex will share with us some simple and complex drum beats that will stimulate any party or circle! Please bring your own drum if you have one. We will have some extra as well.

Beat the Winter Blues 2011 is tonight!

4 February 2011

Don’t forget to come out to Clydes on the West Island to Beat the Winter Blues this evening. We have live music, storytelling, a magician, and doorprizes!!!! It promises to be a great evening.

Proceeds from this fundraiser will go to the Gaia Gathering Travel Fund, which helps Pagans from across the country attend the conference. (More info here: http://gaiagathering.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3&Itemid=58)

Clydes is easily accessible from downtown. Simply hop on the 211 bus from Lionel Groulx metro, which will drop you off at the door to Clydes in Pointe Claire village about 20-25 minutes later.

The Gaia Gathering Planning Committee invites you to join us for a night of live music, fantastical tales, and witchy company!

Beat the Winter Blues 2011Beat the Winter Blues 2011
Date/Time: Friday, February 4 · 8:00pm – 11:00pm
Clydes Pub/Bar
286, Chemin Du Bord-du-Lac
Pointe-Claire, QC
Tickets: $7/$10 at the door

The evening’s entertainment includes:

Kanaska Carter of Ottawa (http://kanaska.webs.com/) who blew us all away with her surprise performance during the Gaia’s Bardic event in October, so make sure you don’t miss her full performance in Montreal’s West Island!

Hobbes and Shayne Gryn of TaelStrum will also spin a few tales and music during the evening.

Loran (http://www.loranillusion.com/) has agreed to entertain us with music and magic!

You can buy tickets to this event at the following places:

Melange Magique (1928 Ste. Catherine Street)
Avalon Naturel (Dorval, Quebec): http://www.avalonnaturel.com/
Treasure Chest (60A Donegani, Pointe-Claire)

All the proceeds go to funding our national Pagan Conference, Gaia Gathering, taking place in May 2011 in Montreal.

For more information about Gaia Gathering or to sign-up for updates:
* www.gaiagathering.ca
* info@gaiagathering.ca
* gaiagathering.blogspot
* facebook.com/Gaia.Gathering