POWER OF JOY March Newsletter I am not a seamstress, but I have seen those who are. When something goes wrong, they rip back to the stitch where it went awry. What if we could do that with each other? Go back to that stitch and connect there… Ubuntu is the South African philosophy that says, “I am because we are.” We invite you this month to join us and connect with others. Join a hike. Join a POJ Service Circle. Join a discussion. Kate Frank, Executive Director |
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OUR VISION To increase joy in all people's lives OUR MISSION To create opportunities for giving and receiving joy Outreach to those experiencing hardship Education around joy-concepts and practices Connection thru shared obstacles and shared avenues to joy We are a nonprofit organization with no political or religious affiliation.
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March Events March 14: The Science of Empathy, Interconnection & Ubuntu March 19: Hiking @ South Chagrin Reservation March 22: Service Project, Big Hearted Blooms
Read below to find details about each of these events. |
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Thank you to Currents for featuring our Pickleball Tournament in their recent publication! | | |
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POJ KIDS & FLOWERS Marla Lucarelli, a local free-lance florist, shared her joy by bringing a bounty of flowers & supplies to The Joy Center, where she guided the kids through the process of creating beautiful arrangements that they took home to their families. The kids had a great experience that day, both receiving AND giving joy! |
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Here's Marla giving the kids some tips on flower arranging. |
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12 yr old Irelean told us "This is my happy place!" |
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Project Kindness: NPower Services |
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POj hosted a delightful group of young adults, sponsored by NPower Services, at The Joy Center. The group enjoyed a meditation, yoga, and reiki experience centered around the theme of kindness. Thanks to Lori Weber for the opportunity to collaborate with her nonprofit which provides opportunities for service & self-care for adults with developmental disabilities. |
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April Hike Hike with all groups, followed by a Potluck dinner Sunday, April 23rd at 3:30 pm at the Affelder House in the Geauga Park District @15139 Chillicothe Rd. more details to come |
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Offering any SINGLE PARENT the gift of Reiki Reiki is an ancient energy healing technique administered by the "laying of hands" in a quiet & serene environment. Expect to feel a sense of calm and well-being after a treatment. PASS IT ON! |
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JOIN US FOR A VIEWING & DISCUSSION Dig into the science and practice of empathy, interconnection and vulnerability and why healthy social connection is essential to our well being Explore the obstacles to pro-sociality at the individual and collective levels, and how we can move beyond these toward a more just and sustainable world Consider that if clinical psychology is going to make new strides in health and well being, it must look more deeply at the group and societal levels, beyond only the individual
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SAVE THE DATECOFFEE & CONVERSATION 🍵April 5th @ 9 amTopic: The Science of JoyLearn about the research going on around joy & happinessmore details to come |
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Big Hearted Blooms delivers joy by recycling flower arrangements to lift the spirits and boost the emotional health of individuals in all nursing homes, hospitals and other care facilities. |
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Using flower donations from florists & grocery stores, we will be arranging bouquets for delivery to the residents. It's easy to do, and an opportunity to use your creative side. Thursday, March 22, from 10:30 am to 12;30 pm 5122 St. Clair Ave, Cleveland The facility has plenty of parking right next to the arranging room. Contact Shelly.wangler@windstream.net if you can help. We will take the first 9 people to sign up. |
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Be a part of planning committee for weekly joy outings/ can be done from home! Let us know: info@powerofjoy.net |
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WEBSITE CONSULTANT! Looking for someone to give us one hour per week, to help us optimize the use of all that our WIX platform has to offer. Reach out to Kate to explore: info@powerofjoy.net |
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Men's service group organized around bocce |
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PASS IT ON...BE OUR OUTREACH...SPREAD THE WORD! |
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