Events

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Portland Branch Event

Portland Branch Council Meeting

Monday, May 14, 7–9 pm

2606 SE 58^th Ave.

Contact 503−775−0778 • email valerieannhpdx@aol.com.
All Branch members are welcome to attend, and/or to call us with agenda items, proposals, suggestions, or to observe. Meetings are on the second Monday of each month.

First Class of the School of Spiritual Science, Lesson 6

Sunday, May 13 • 9:30 am sharp

Bothmer Hall, 5919 SE Division St, Portland, 97207

Contact Diane Rumage at 503 908‑0131 or Cheri Munske at 503 772‑2632
Blue card required. Second Sunday of each month

The Healing Power of Symbols, with Dennis Klocek

Friday, June 1, 7:30-9pm & Saturday, June 2, 9am-4:30pm

Place and fees to be announced • Inquire for senior, student and work study discounts. For more information contact Valerie Hope, valerieannhpdx@aol.com

Since the most ancient times the use of symbolic imagery as a tool for healers has been a widespread and successful practice. This weekend workshop with Dennis Klocek will explore some of the foundational principles that allow us to choose and employ symbols to relieve stress and promote healing. Drawing on the work of Rudolf Steiner and Carl Jung we will work meditatively with alchemical medallions to explore the crystalline nature of archetype, the shadow force of the persona, the role of the guardian of the threshold, and the relationship between the human double and the human phantom. The workshop will be presented through lectures, meditative exercises and small group dialogue.

The Art of the Heart with Frank Chester

Saturday, September 29. More information to follow.

Frank’s work points to a science of the future. He is an artist, sculptor and geometrician living in San Francisco, and has taught art for more than thirty years in high schools and colleges. Since encountering the work of Rudolf Steiner, Frank has been exploring the relation between form and spirit, and he discovered a new geometric form. This geometric form demonstrates a remarkable correlation to the form and functioning of the human heart. Frank is uncovering indications concerning the relationship between etheric formative forces and the geometry, structure, and physiology of the human heart.

The Embryo in Us: Understanding Ourselves as Embryo, with Jaap van der Wal MD PhD

July 11–15, 2012, Warner Pacific College, 2219 SE 68^th Ave. • $475 before May 1, $525 after • limited # of $250 work-study spots (a $225 discount), Contact Dr. Bob Kellum, healthbridge@integra.net or 503−331−7393

This popular course is limited to 45 people, so apply early to assure your place. It has received approval from OBNE for 26.5 Naturopathic General and OB CEU’s. We will explore human prenatal development and how the shaping of the body expresses essential attributes of the development of the human as a being of spirit and matter, body and mind. More information will be forthcoming.

May Portland Anthroposophical Community Events

Luster and Image Colors: Workshop with Chris Guilfoil

Saturday May 12, 9 am-5pm

3135 NE 17^th Ave, Portland OR 97212

$ 75.00, includes material • Please bring a dish for a potluck lunch. To reserve a place please register with a check to Chris Guilfoil and send it to J. Roell 3135 NE 17^th Ave, Portland. For info contact Jannebeth Roell 503−249−3807, or Jannebeth@mindspring.com Chris will give a summary of Steiner’s various angles of color leading up to the “image colors”, mostly from Steiner’s notebooks.

The Challenge of Rudolf Steiner: Documentary Film by acclaimed film-maker Jonathan Stedall

Saturday, May 12; Part 1 6:30 pm, Part 2 8:30 pm

8512 SE 8^th Ave CONTACT CHRIS @ 503−875−7383

Join us for a new film documenting Rudolf Steiner’s influence in the 150 years since his birth. Part 1 explores Steiner’s life and legacy; conversations with philosophers, and those involved with Waldorf education, Biodynamic agriculture, Camphill’s work with people with special needs, and Eurythmy, both as an art and a therapy. Part 2 explores topics of reincarnation and karma, as well as applications of Steiner’s influence on medicine, his work in one UK prison, at a college for disadvantaged youth, and with counselors. We’ll also see an example of Waldorf education being introduced into mainstream education.

Eurythmy for Health and Harmony with James Knight

Tuesday Evenings — May 15, 22 and 29 — 7:30–8:30pm

Bothmer Hall, 5919 SE Division St. Portland

$36 for the series of three classes • Contact Sandra Burch, galenalyn@gmail.com or 503.353.1818
A series of three Eurythmy classes, connecting to balance and harmony through movement. Come and experience the benefits of Eurythmical movement. Beginners are welcome. Pre-registration is required.

June Portland Anthroposophical Community Events

The Nuts and Bolts of Waldorf Education: Pragmatic Arts, with Marsha Johnson and others

June 25–28, 9am-4pm

602 NE Prescott, Portland, 97211

$275/4days, sliding scale available • Contact Marsha Johnson, 503−309−4223

The Shining Star Waldorf School will present its annual “Magic of Waldorf” conference for parents and teachers. Come enjoy learning to plan curriculum, draw, paint, do handwork, sing, move, and much more! A marvelous journey for anyone who works w/children or who has children! All are welcome; we have a child camp for children ages 3–10 during the conference, babies welcome to attend w/ parents.

June Oregon Anthroposophical Community Events

The Mission of Gautama Buddha in the Light of R. Steiner’s Spiritual Research, w/ L. Connell

June 9^th, 5:00–8:30pm

Eugene Waldorf School 1350 McLean Blvd., Eugene, 97405

contact drlisa22@gmail.com. Society members are invited to meet with the Western Regional Council at 5pm, share a catered meal ($8) at 6pm (rsvp by 6/2 for meeting & meal), and then the public is invited to join members at 7pm for a free lecture by Linda Connell on the topic above.

Ongoing Portland Anthroposophical Activities and Study Groups

Anthroposophical Course for Young Doctors, Study Group, 1^st Tuesday of the month 7–8:30 PM

Pohala Clinic, 12050 SE Holgate Blvd . • Contact Julie Foster by phone at (503) 572‑4196 or by e-mail at julie@pohalaclinic.com.

First Class of the School of Spiritual Science Second Sunday of the month • 9:30 AM sharp

Bothmer Hall, 5919 SE Division St, Portland • Blue card required. Contact Diane Rumage at 503−908−0131 or Cheri Munske at 503−772−2632

Karma Exercises and Study, 1^st and 3^rd Thursdays at 7:00 PM

NE Portland • The study group is working with Rudolf Steiner’s karma exercises. Call James Lee for information (503) 249‑3804 or send an e-mail to him at anthroposophy@earthlink.net.

Knowledge of the Higher Worlds, 1^st and 3^rd Tuesdays 7:30 — 9:00 PM

3046 NE 33^rd Avenue, Portland, OR 97212 • Contact Donna Patterson and Bob Kellum at 503−331−7393.

Mystery Dramas, with Speech-Formation Exercises, 2^nd and 4^th Wednesdays

7:30 — 9:00 PM, in SW Portland • Starting to work on the 3^rd Mystery Drama by Rudolf Steiner, The Guardian of the Threshold. No acting experience necessary, just a love of the Word. Contact Diane Rumage by e-mail at drumage@comcast.net or by phone at (503) 908‑0131

Portland Waldorf School Community Choir, Friday mornings from 8:45 — 10:15 am

Portland Waldorf School, 2300 SE Harrison Street, Milwaukie in the Orchard Room • Free

Anyone who enjoys singing is welcome, including drop-ins. Marion Van Namen (503) 956‑4046.

Micha-el InstituteWaldorf Education and Teacher Training

Lectures and courses conducted throughout the year. Contact John Miles at 503÷774−4946. johncmiles@usa.net.