POWER OF JOY

January Newsletter 

Happy New Year friends !

To start off the new year we have our first Joann Randall Charity Pickle Event. We are excited for a fun and active night out. The event is sold out, so if you’ve missed out this year, mark your calendars for next!

Our January focus is to offer anyone who has attended an orientation or information meeting the opportunity to join an open POJ Circle. This is a group of 8-10 people who meet monthly to explore the Eight Pillars of Joy- one each month. The first meeting will be Thursday, January 12th, 6-7pm at The Bainbridge Library. RSVP info@powerofjoy.net

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 through shared obstacles and shared avenues to joy

HIKING SCHEDULE

Loss of a partner group

Sunday, January 29th at 10 am. Location: Frohring Meadows

Happy Hour on Friday, January 13th, location TBD

Loss of a child group

Sunday, January 15th at 2 pm. Location: Holbrook Hollows

Sunday, January 29th at 10 am. Location: Frohring Meadows

Cancer Caregivers group

Announcing a new hiking group for those who support a loved one with cancer.

First hike is on Sunday, January 29th at 10 am at Frohring Meadows

After the hike on the 29th, a fire and warm refreshments will be awaiting all three hiking groups at the Katydid Lodge at the park.

Ubuntu Bracelet Workshop

Ubuntu is a South African philosophy that means “I am because we are.” Let’s celebrate our connectedness by making a bead bracelet. Make one for yourself and one to give away.

Tuesday, January 31st 6-7pm at the Joy Center

3355 Richmond Rd, Suite 225, Beachwood

Cost is $5.00 RSVP info@powerofjoy.net

Reiki is an ancient energy healing technique originating in Japan. It is administered by the "laying of hands" and is based on the idea that a "life force energy" flows through the hands of the practitioner. All of the major health systems in Cleveland use Reiki as an adjunct to traditional medical care. Those receiving Reiki often report a sense of calm and well-being after a treatment.

Our service project involves organizing (or even painting!) donated furniture and household goods which are coming into the Humble Design warehouse.

Tuesday, January 31st, from 12-2 pm

 Humble Design Warehouse

29001 Solon Rd, Q1, Solon, Ohio

If you feel called to join us, please let Shelly know at shelly.wangler@windstream.net or 617-817-0131

In addition to contacting Shelly, volunteers will need to register for this shift with Humble Design.

Please sign up as soon as possible so we can reserve our POJ volunteer slots!