February Events

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16

ASCVIA ZOOM ONLY
Astrological Society of Connecticut, Inc.
Chiron and the Minor Planets: Then and Now – ERIC FRANCIS
Astrological consideration of minor planets is different than at its origin decades ago. Astrology went from four asteroids in the ‘60s to about a million minor bodies orbiting our Sun in 2023. We are nearly one Chiron cycle (50-ish years) into the minor planet era. How does astrology work with this? Astrological author and podcaster Eric Francis will provide a framework of ideas and a basic approach in this discussion. For pre-reading, see his article “Beyond the Veil” in The Mountain Astrologer, http://planetwaves.net/pdf/1012TMAcoppolino.pdf.  Via Zoom only. Contact: (860) 568-8617, info@myasc.org, https://myasc.org/
Time: 6:15 p.m. pre-lecture; 7 p.m. lecture    Cost: Free for ASC members, $10 for non-members (use Donation button at https://myasc.org)

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18

McElroyELLINGTON – Lion & Lotus
Reiki Share  – DEB McELROY, RMT of WOODFAERIES HOLISTIC CARE
Come on down! Join me and others of like mind and intention, to share in an afternoon of Reiki exchange. All schools and levels are welcome. This gathering is perfect to shake off your Reiki cobwebs if you have not used Reiki in awhile, have had no one to practice on or have doubted your abilities. No judgment here, just love and guidance. Sore shoulders or challenges in standing to hold a position over someone? Got you covered, no worries. Are you blessed to be an active practitioner? Come and share your experiences. Additional dates: March 18, April 22. Held at 116 Stafford Road. To register:  Deb McElroy at woodfaeries@gmail.com    woodfaeries.com Reiki Share
Time: 12:30 to 3 p.m. 12:30 – 3:00 pm   Cost: $20 prepaid 2 days in advance

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 19

McElroyELLINGTON – Lion & Lotus
Reiki Practitioner 1st Degree –  DEB McELROY, RMT of WOODFAERIES HOLISTIC CARE
It would be an honor to guide you as you begin or continue your path as a holistic healer by becoming a certified Usui Reiki 1st degree practitioner. Reiki is a simple and natural holistic healing method that gives you the ability to channel healing energy to yourself and others. This full day of training includes Reiki history, our Chakra system, attunement to your 1st healing symbol, how to give yourself and others a Reiki treatment and best of all, new opportunities for personal growth and spiritual evolving. Held at 116 Stafford Road. To register:  Deb McElroy at woodfaeries@gmail.com      Reiki Practitioner Training – Woodfaeries
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Cost: $150

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22

AVON – Beloved Companions
Pet Loss Grief Group – DORY DZINSKI, LPC
Our pets are our hearts. They are an indelible part of the fabric of our lives. When they leave us, the hole is nearly unbearable. However, the loss of a companion animal is a marginalized loss. Unless one has been lucky enough to experience the love of an animal, it is difficult to understand this loss. We may hear comments and questions that don’t match our feelings and we cannot find many places that will hold space for our pain. Come be with others who have sustained the loss of a beloved companion. I have been been facilitating grief support groups for over 14 years. For this group, there is simple sharing and holding space for one another. The topics are open-ended and respected. All levels of participation are honored. **We will not meet if there is a snow storm – call me by 6pm if you’d like to doublecheck. You can also find out by looking at the FB post, which will be updated with “CANCELLED” if that is the case. There is no charge but registration is requested – please call me at (860) 693-2840 or email at dorydzinski@comcast.net. Second and Fourth Wednesdays of the month. Located at 369 West Main Street, behind Battiston’s. 2023 year: March 8 & 22, April 12 & 26, May 10 & 24, June 14 & 28, July 12 & 26, August 9 & 23, September 13 & 27, October 11 & 25, November 8 & 22, December 13 & 27
Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Cost: Free
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