Power of Joy

NOVEMBER NEWS

Power of JOy is pleased to kick off our first monthly newsletter to get you up to speed on what we’ve been working on!  A lot has happened in the 10 months since our beloved Joann left us. Her vision for spreading joy has been carried forward, and we are pleased to share our progress with you. With the help of a small but mighty group of volunteers, we have enough momentum going to be able to share with you!

 

OUR VISION

To increase joy in all people’s lives.

 

OUR MISSION

To create opportunity for giving and receiving joy:

- Outreach to those experiencing hardship

- Education of Joy-concepts and joy- practices

- Connection through common obstacles to Joy and common avenues to Joy 

 

 

OUR OUTREACH

We’ve hosted 4 classes, with nearly 40 attending, to introduce folks in our community to the concepts found in The Book of Joy, Lasting Happiness in a Changing World.  This book was inspirational to Jo and provides a strong framework for activities that we offer. You’ll see some of these offerings highlighted below.  

 

In addition, we have partnered with POJ Kids to offer activities to inner city children based on the 8 pillars of joy (as described in 'The Book of Joy.')

OUR SPACE 

We have been blessed to be “gifted” a 5,000 square foot space which has been named “The Joy Center”.  Our generous volunteer community has been scrubbing, painting, furnishing, and decorating to make it a welcoming place.  More information will be coming soon about our Grand Opening.            

FIRST ANNUAL

JOANN RANDALL MIXED PICKLE EVENT

For all levels of play or just join us to Celebrate Joann

Dinner, Drinks & Laughs

Benefiting the Power Of JOy

More details & registration info coming to you soon!

SPOTLIGHT ON A JOY ACTIVITY

 

We invite folks who have experienced loss to join us for an easy walk in the woods and an opportunity to share. There are also opportunities for social time.

 

This group has been active for a couple of months and continues to grow!

 

Here's what one of our hikers had to say:

“Spending time in the woods while meeting and getting to know other people who can understand the difficulty of losing my partner has been so wonderful. We hike and talk and laugh. There is no pressure to share but share if I want to.” 

 

Loss of a partner:

Sunday, November 13th, 10am - 11am at Hollbrook Hollows in Bainbridge

Questions or RSVP to Ellen Weaver

text 440-667-3058 or email eluebbers1@gmail.com

 

Loss of a child:

Sunday, November 30th, 10am - 11am at Hollbrook Hollows in Bainbridge

RSVP required to this email info@powerofjoy.net

 NOVEMBER ACTIVITIES

Joy Through Connection

Introduction to the Power of JOy

 

Come learn how you fit into the POJ community!

 

  • learn basic concepts of joy as described in 'The Book of JOy'

  • explore how you can help others or yourselves live more joyfully

  • become aware of volunteer opportunities within Power of JOy organization

 

Wednesday, November 30th, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm @ Bainbridge Library 

 

RSVP required by replying to this email info@powerofjoy.net

The Power of Joy Book Club

 

Two of the world's most influential spiritual leaders share their accumulated wisdom, and discuss one of life's most fundamental questions, 'How do we find joy and light, amidst so much darkness and suffering?'

 

The Book of Joy is a poignant and heartwarming account of a week-long conversation between the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

 

Come join Anne Randall, our facilitator as we explore this beautiful book.

 

Three Thursdays: November 3, 10, 17, 6:30-7:30 pm

at The Heart Center

8456 East Washington in Bainbridge, Ohio

 

RSVP required by replying to this email info@powerofjoy.net

 

THIS BOOK IS AVAILABLE AT FIRESIDE BOOK SHOP IN CHAGRIN FALLS AT A 20% DISCOUNT. JUST MENTION THE POWER OF JOY.

A children's version will be available as well.

Viewing of “Mission Joy” Documentary

 

Join us for coffee, bagels, and joy!

 

Come and watch this moving and laugh-out-loud funny documentary about the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu’s friendship and their secrets of finding joy in troubled times.

 

Meet new people or bring your friends to laugh, talk about joy, and share breakfast.

 

Thursday, November 10th, 9:00-11:00 am, at the Bainbridge Library in the Large conference room.

 

RSVP required to Ellen Weaver eluebbers1@gmail.com

 NOVEMBER ACTIVITIES

Joy Through Self Compassion

Reiki Group Healing Session

 

Small group Reiki healing session (2-4 clients with 2-4 other practitioners in one room).

This ancient natural healing technique uses gentle hand placement to transmit healing energy, helping people become more balanced physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. You remain fully clothed, lying comfortably on a treatment table in a quiet environment. Clients report feeling VERY relaxed.  

 

The POJ offering is for one introductory session with your donation of $5.

 

Thursday, November 10th, 6 pm or 7 pm OR

Saturday, November 12th, 10 am or 11am

at The Heart Center

8456 East Washington in Bainbridge, Ohio

 

Register here, and redeem code POJREIKI

(December dates available as well)

Seed Bead Earrings Workshop

 

Come connect with others and learn the meditative practice of seed beading. We will be working on a feather earring pattern, which can make a great gift to give away or keep for yourself.

 

Spots are limited. Cost is $5.

 

Tuesday, November 8, 6-8 PM

The Joy Center

3355 Richmond Road in Beachwood

 

RSVP required by replying to this email info@powerofjoy.net

NOVEMBER ACTIVITIES

Joy Through Service

Service Project at Medwish

 

MedWish International is a nonprofit organization that saves lives and the environment by repurposing surplus medical supplies and equipment to provide humanitarian aid to people in need, with a recent focus on Ukraine. 

 

Volunteers are needed to sort supplies.  Think about it! Some item that you handled could very well be critical to providing lifesaving care to victims of war, disaster, violence or poverty.

 

Friday, November 11th, from 1pm-3pm at the MedWish location in Cleveland.

 

RSVP required by replying to this email info@powerofjoy.net

Friend , WE NEED SOME HELP WITH…

 

Website development, with initial focus on email campaigns, calendar, scheduling and booking events, automation.  We are using WIX, but any experience with website development regardless of platform would be SO welcome!

 

Events planning. Are you great at planning parties, PTA gatherings, After prom, family events? We have some events coming up in 2023 for which we’ll be needing some of your organizational skills and creative ideas. 

 

Are you interested in joining our all-volunteer team?   Respond to this email info@powerofjoy.net

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