October at the Center for Spiritual Care

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OUR MISSION
To provide individual and small group spiritual and holistic growth experiences leading to personal clarity, emotional empowerment, freedom and authenticity.
October 1, 2024 Marks the 24th Anniversary of the founding of the Center for Spritual Care

MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
CAROL LUDWIG
We begin our 25th year of service to the Vero Beach community on October 1, and will be looking forward to several celebrations over the course of the coming year. Help us celebrate all that has been, and all that is yet to come!

The Search for a New Executive Director is now officially open.
My projected retirement is set for May of 2025, if not before. We will soon announce the members of the E.D. selection committee, and the procedures to apply for the position of Executive Director. A job description will be posted in November so that candidates can be interviewed and vetted by the turn of the year. – Carol Ludwig, Executive Director

Proclamation to be Read at Vero Beach City Hall

Join Us Tuesday, October 8 at 9:30 am to Proclaim Vero Beach Kind Day
To further promote kindness & unity in our community, a proclamation will be read at the Vero Beach City Council meeting on Oct 8th at 9:30am. This day will be designated Vero Beach Kind Day.

Let’s show up in our shirts and/or hats! If you don’t have one, we’ll pass out decals to stick on your own shirt.

Gather outside the Chambers at 9:15am.

If you would like to be part of the cadre that insures the ongoing survival of the Center, call 772-567-1233 to let us know that the Center is on your radar and lives in your heart as we approach the end of year giving season.

TESTIMONIAL
Bring your generations to the Center for Spiritual Care! Our intergenerational pod (Samantha Collum, her daughter Olive and I, Great Surrogate Aunt Kate Russum) attended multiple painting sessions with the wonderful artist, Josh McMiller. We painted like Picasso, emulated Claude Monet and explored painting our emotions in the Center’s welcoming space. We supported each other whole-heartedly. What a gift!

The opportunity to share our creativity, take imaginative risks and manifest ideas with each other, the other class participants and Josh, fed the bonds that connect us across the years. Painting is a spiritual exercise as well as great, good fun. We are very grateful to the Center for opening its doors to make these painting sessions possible.
– KATE
2024-25 Art Exhibits
Save the Dates!
OCTOBER Happenings
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Fall Happenings

Introduction to Meditation
November 13, 11:30-12:30

Psychologist Dr. Allan Teger will present another Introduction to Meditation on Wednesday, November 13, from 11:30 -12:30. A former professor at the University of Pennsylvania and Boston University and long-time meditator, Allan will walk participants through the steps of the meditation process as well as outline the manifold benefits of a regular meditation practice. In these post pandemic times, relaxation and calming modalities pay huge benefits. The program will be conducted on Zoom. Please call 772-567-1233 for the Zoom link.

Death Cafe
October 23, 10:00 am – Noon

The Death Cafe continues to meet on the fourth Wednesday each month from 10 am – noon. This activity offers a confidential non-judgmental space to share questions and insights on the end of life. These groups have been meeting across the U.S. and around the world for many years, but are new to Vero Beach. If you would like to try one, please call Angie Messner 419-651-5401 or Melanie Atkins 772-913-4198 for fuller details and any specific questions you may have about the process 772-567-1233.

Intellect over Emotion
An Open AA Meeting
Sundays from 7-8 pm, Ongoing
Call 772-567-1233 for information

The focus is on the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and on an “open discussion” format where “cross talk” is actually encouraged. We embrace the spirit of AA’s 4th Tradition which states that “each group should be autonomous, except in matters affecting other groups or AA as a whole.”

A Course in Miracles
Discussion Group
Mondays from 12 noon – 1pm

ACIM, “A Course In Miracles” is a complete self-study spiritual thought system. As a three-volume curriculum consisting of a Text, Workbook for Students, and Manual for Teachers, it teaches that the way to universal love and peace—or remembering God—is by undoing guilt through forgiving others. The Course thus focuses on the healing of relationships. For more information, call Anne P at 267-252-9706 or Ann McC.at 336-408-8437.

Buddhist Meditation
Tuesdays 6pm – 7pm

A weekly opportunity to spend an hour in silent and guided meditation. A journey in opening to awareness through the gateway of kindness and compassion. Please contact Vance Doescher at
zenmindhd44@gmail.com (mailto:zenmindhd44@gmail.com) or 321-356-1317 for more information.

Care Giver Support Group
1st & 3rd Wednesdays,
11:30am-12:30pm

Spend time with other caregivers and share creative strategies for navigating the labyrinth of caregiving. This group meets via zoom. To get your link call the
Center 772-567-1233. Facilitated by: Dr. Allan Teger, Shotsi Lajoie, and Carol Ludwig.
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Prayerful Knitting
2nd and 4th Wednesdays
3:30pm – 5:00pm

This prayerful group meets weekly to knit or crochet prayer shawls for use by friends and relatives, especially for people who are suffering from physical, emotional or mental illnesses. As participants knit this easily crafted pattern, they pray for the other’s needs and for friends and family members. Sessions include music, spoken prayer for each other and quiet intercessory prayer for the shawls’ intended recipients. Please bring your own materials or use the donated materials at the Center. No experience necessary with prayer or knitting.

A Course Of Love
Thursday,10:00 – 11:30am

A Course of Love members experience the transformation from fear-based living to the assurance that love is all there is. Love transforms the mind and the heart. This course provides the messages that join the heart and mind in unity. It is an experiential course with an open discussion format. People may join at any time. For more information, please email Paula Hardin at:
paulahardin@earthlink.net (mailto:paulahardin@earthlink.net)

Centering Prayer
Thursdays 1:00 – 2:00 pm

Meditation after a short reading from the scriptures. This is a unique prayer experience, and we invite you to join us! It includes 20-30 minutes of silence.

Power Healing In Grief
Third Saturdays
10:00am – Noon

Our Power Healing in Grief Group is led by Michelle Butler, local grief author and coach. For more information email Michelle at: hartsnhalosart@yahoo.com