The fall season has gotten off to a wonderful start with a full class embarking on “The Mist Filled Path”, Celtic Spirituality Study Circle and last year’s class continuing on “The Spiral of Memory and Belonging.” Thank you to all the participants in these classes for your enthusiastic participation and the depth of soul that you bring to our circle.  It has been a privilege to accompany you on your journeys, and I look forward to deepening our soul friendship during our time together over the coming year.

 If you were unable to be a part of those groups, but would still like to experience an Anam Cara Circle, please feel free to join us for our monthly Women’s Support Group, or our Anam Cara Listening Circle & Soup Supper which will begin in January.  Warm yourself at our hearth place of Celtic hospitality!

 During the busy holiday season, we encourage you to take some time out to nurture your Spirit.  It is so easy to get caught up in all the activities and the pressure to shop!  We are always a little torn about promoting Anam Cara during Christmas.  On the one hand, we encourage Voluntary Simplicity and finding less consumerist ways to celebrate the holidays.  On the other hand, it is a great support to the work of the Center when we do have holiday shoppers.  And so feel free to visit for gifts, or companionship or rest!  We are happy to special order books for you.  Every holiday season it is such a treat to get to visit with people who have stopped by Anam Cara over the years, but who may not be able to come to programs.  It feels like a family reunion.  I may not always remember names, but so many of you have touched my life in some way and at this season I give thanks for YOU!   

 Blessings,   Jeanne Marie