BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Creative Thought Center - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://creativethoughtcenter.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Creative Thought Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T190000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044444 CREATED:20250616T181750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T181750Z UID:22569-1751565600-1751569200@creativethoughtcenter.org SUMMARY:SOM- "Braiding Sweet Grass" by Robin Wall Kimmerer - Thurs 6pm DESCRIPTION:Starting June 19th \n\n\n\n\n\nIn Braiding Sweetgrass\, Robin Wall Kimmerer draws upon Indigenous wisdom and environmental science to explore humanity’s reciprocal relationship with nature. The author recounts sacred creation stories and rituals—such as the Skywoman Falling myth and the Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address—that center gratitude\, kinship\, and reciprocity as guiding principles for sustainability. \nKimmerer argues that the path forward lies in integrating traditional ecological knowledge with scientific methods. The practices of sustainable harvests\, listening to “plant languages\,” and heeding the Windigo myth’s warnings against overconsumption offer a pathway to restoring balance between humans and the natural world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis group meets on Zoom from 6 – 7pm.\n\n\n\n\n\nCathy Riggsbee and Kathleen Wood will be heading up the SOM discussion group. \nContact Cathy at 828-550-3812 for more information. \n  URL:https://creativethoughtcenter.org/calendar/som-braiding-sweet-grass-by-robin-wall-kimmerer-thurs-6pm-2/ LOCATION:Creative Thought Center\, 449-D Pigeon Street\, Waynesville\, Haywood\, 28786\, United States CATEGORIES:Discussion Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T120000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044444 CREATED:20250616T154441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T154441Z UID:22525-1751797800-1751803200@creativethoughtcenter.org SUMMARY:Sunday Message - Kim May "Exploring the Subjective side of Life!" DESCRIPTION:Spiritual Message: Kim May “Exploring the Subjective side of Life!”\nTaken from the Science of Mind text\, chapter 21\, I will explain Dr. Holmes perspective of our subjective mind. We will explore what it means to “tune in” to the Universal Mind and recognize the importance of re-training our minds/creating new and healthier thought patterns. \nTechnical: Randy Outland..\nTrustee: Ann Hibbard…\nGreeter: Janet Moebius…\n10:30 am Meditation:  Kimi Webster…\n10:45 am Fellowship with coffee & tea\nAffirmative Prayer Testimonial: Patricia Outland\n11:00 am Practitioner: Kimi Webster…\n12:00-12:30 pm: Fellowship following service\nKim May is a Spiritual Advisor\, Science of Mind Practitioner\, Personal Fitness Trainer\, Author\, Speaker and Teacher but most of all\, she is a Lover through and through.  It is her joy and passion to assist others in remembering who they really are\, what they really want and to create a plan of action by which to manifest their dreams.  Kim believes that addressing each person as a ‘whole and complete’ being\, taking into account their body\, mind and spiritual fitness brings enormous success for all. URL:https://creativethoughtcenter.org/calendar/sunday-message-kim-may-exploring-the-subjective-side-of-life/ LOCATION:Creative Thought Center\, 449-D Pigeon Street\, Waynesville\, Haywood\, 28786\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T113000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044444 CREATED:20250708T160129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T160129Z UID:22480-1752141600-1752147000@creativethoughtcenter.org SUMMARY:Law Of Attraction - LOA\, 2nd & 4th Thurs. 10:00-11:30am at CTC DESCRIPTION: The law of attraction is a philosophy suggesting that positive thoughts bring positive results into a person’s life\, while negative thoughts bring negative outcomes. It is based on the belief that thoughts are a form of energy and that positive energy attracts success in all areas of life\, including health\, finances\, and relationships. \nLove Offering – No One Turned Away Due To Financial Constraints \nFor more information\, contact Kim May 828-734-0305\,  Meeting at CTC \n  URL:https://creativethoughtcenter.org/calendar/law-of-attraction-loa-2nd-4th-thurs-1000-1130am-at-ctc-3/ LOCATION:Creative Thought Center\, 449-D Pigeon Street\, Waynesville\, Haywood\, 28786\, United States CATEGORIES:Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T153000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044444 CREATED:20250708T163620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T163620Z UID:22469-1752156000-1752161400@creativethoughtcenter.org SUMMARY:A Course In Miracles 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm DESCRIPTION:“A Course in Miracles is a modern-day program for healing the Mind\, removing all judgment\, learning to trust the Higher Self/Holy Spirit/Intuition\, and coming to consistent Peace of Mind.”\n–David Hoffmeister \nA Course in Miracles (ACIM) is a self-study program with a unique approach\, designed to bring a consistent state of happiness and peace to the student through the application of its principles. Its uncompromising approach is very effective for those looking to heal abandonment\, victimhood\, and any other seeming lifelong issues. \nContact Stan Jones 828-329-1641 URL:https://creativethoughtcenter.org/calendar/a-course-in-miracles-200-pm-330-pm-16/ LOCATION:Creative Thought Center\, 449-D Pigeon Street\, Waynesville\, Haywood\, 28786\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ORGANIZER;CN="Stan Jones":MAILTO:waynesvillectc@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T190000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044444 CREATED:20250616T181819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T181819Z UID:22570-1752170400-1752174000@creativethoughtcenter.org SUMMARY:SOM- "Braiding Sweet Grass" by Robin Wall Kimmerer - Thurs 6pm DESCRIPTION:Starting June 19th \n\n\n\n\n\nIn Braiding Sweetgrass\, Robin Wall Kimmerer draws upon Indigenous wisdom and environmental science to explore humanity’s reciprocal relationship with nature. The author recounts sacred creation stories and rituals—such as the Skywoman Falling myth and the Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address—that center gratitude\, kinship\, and reciprocity as guiding principles for sustainability. \nKimmerer argues that the path forward lies in integrating traditional ecological knowledge with scientific methods. The practices of sustainable harvests\, listening to “plant languages\,” and heeding the Windigo myth’s warnings against overconsumption offer a pathway to restoring balance between humans and the natural world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis group meets on Zoom from 6 – 7pm.\n\n\n\n\n\nCathy Riggsbee and Kathleen Wood will be heading up the SOM discussion group. \nContact Cathy at 828-550-3812 for more information. \n  URL:https://creativethoughtcenter.org/calendar/som-braiding-sweet-grass-by-robin-wall-kimmerer-thurs-6pm-3/ LOCATION:Creative Thought Center\, 449-D Pigeon Street\, Waynesville\, Haywood\, 28786\, United States CATEGORIES:Discussion Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T200000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044444 CREATED:20250513T180251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T163212Z UID:22404-1752256800-1752264000@creativethoughtcenter.org SUMMARY:Sip & Share - Nancy Bauman 2nd Friday 6:00 - 8:00pm DESCRIPTION:For a lovely evening to enjoy our CTC family community as we nibble on finger foods\, sip on beverages and share our hearts! \nThis is a “Get-To-Know-You” social where our monthly guest speaker could share anything from their life’s travels\, an uplifting story\, a  bevy of laugh-worthy jokes\, a Q & A\, or where they came from and how they got to the Creative Thought Center.  Something new and different to look forward to each month! \nOur evening will commence with a Social Hour followed by a Sharing from our Guest Speaker. \n\nTea\, coffee\, hot chocolate\, and spring water will be provided by our Center.  Feel free to bring wine for your own personal use.  No hard alcohol please.\n\n\nBring an hors d’oeuvre… something snacky to share\, or leave a love offering for CTC.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://creativethoughtcenter.org/calendar/sip-share-nancy-bauman-2nd-friday-600-800pm/ LOCATION:Creative Thought Center\, 449-D Pigeon Street\, Waynesville\, Haywood\, 28786\, United States CATEGORIES:Social Event ORGANIZER;CN="Kimi Webster":MAILTO:waynesvillectc@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T120000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044444 CREATED:20250616T153739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T184847Z UID:22521-1752402600-1752408000@creativethoughtcenter.org SUMMARY:Sunday Message - Marie Dunkle "The Lists of Our Lives - Finding Balance Between "Doing" and "Being"" DESCRIPTION:Spiritual Message: Marie Dunkle “The Lists of Our Lives – Finding Balance Between “Doing” and “Being””\nMany of us manage our lives by keeping a “To Do” list to capture and prioritize what we need or want to get done on a daily or weekly basis.  Self-value and accomplishment are sometimes rooted in getting done the tasks that need Doing.  But exclusive focus on Doing can cause imbalance and impact  spiritual and emotional being.  This talk will offer tools for giving equal priority to Being and Feeling to find balance and joy. \nTrustee: Joan Doyle…\nGreeter: Sherry Anderson…\nTechnical: Sharon Otruk…\n10:30 am : Meditation: Joan Doyle…\nPractitioner: Joan Doyle...\nTao of Wow: video on meaning of life\n \n12:00-12:30 pm: Fellowship following service\n  \nMarie Dunkle comes to the Center from Wayfarers Unity Chapel in Dillard GA where she is a board member\, frequent speaker and directs the music program.  Artistically she is a lifelong musician and performs with several bands and ensembles in NC and GA.  Professionally\, Marie is an independent  management consultant specializing in safety and environmental risk reduction and is a children’s book author. \n  \n  URL:https://creativethoughtcenter.org/calendar/sunday-message-marie-dunkle-finding-sparks-that-trigger-lifes-direction-quality-richness-copy/ LOCATION:Creative Thought Center\, 449-D Pigeon Street\, Waynesville\, Haywood\, 28786\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T153000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044444 CREATED:20250708T163659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T163659Z UID:22477-1752760800-1752766200@creativethoughtcenter.org SUMMARY:A Course In Miracles 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm DESCRIPTION:“A Course in Miracles is a modern-day program for healing the Mind\, removing all judgment\, learning to trust the Higher Self/Holy Spirit/Intuition\, and coming to consistent Peace of Mind.”\n–David Hoffmeister \nA Course in Miracles (ACIM) is a self-study program with a unique approach\, designed to bring a consistent state of happiness and peace to the student through the application of its principles. Its uncompromising approach is very effective for those looking to heal abandonment\, victimhood\, and any other seeming lifelong issues. \nContact Stan Jones 828-329-1641 URL:https://creativethoughtcenter.org/calendar/a-course-in-miracles-200-pm-330-pm-17/ LOCATION:Creative Thought Center\, 449-D Pigeon Street\, Waynesville\, Haywood\, 28786\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ORGANIZER;CN="Stan Jones":MAILTO:waynesvillectc@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T190000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044444 CREATED:20250616T181905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T181905Z UID:22568-1752775200-1752778800@creativethoughtcenter.org SUMMARY:SOM- "Braiding Sweet Grass" by Robin Wall Kimmerer - Thurs 6pm DESCRIPTION:Starting June 19th \n\n\n\n\n\nIn Braiding Sweetgrass\, Robin Wall Kimmerer draws upon Indigenous wisdom and environmental science to explore humanity’s reciprocal relationship with nature. The author recounts sacred creation stories and rituals—such as the Skywoman Falling myth and the Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address—that center gratitude\, kinship\, and reciprocity as guiding principles for sustainability. \nKimmerer argues that the path forward lies in integrating traditional ecological knowledge with scientific methods. The practices of sustainable harvests\, listening to “plant languages\,” and heeding the Windigo myth’s warnings against overconsumption offer a pathway to restoring balance between humans and the natural world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis group meets on Zoom from 6 – 7pm.\n\n\n\n\n\nCathy Riggsbee and Kathleen Wood will be heading up the SOM discussion group. \nContact Cathy at 828-550-3812 for more information. \n  URL:https://creativethoughtcenter.org/calendar/som-braiding-sweet-grass-by-robin-wall-kimmerer-thurs-6pm-4/ LOCATION:Creative Thought Center\, 449-D Pigeon Street\, Waynesville\, Haywood\, 28786\, United States CATEGORIES:Discussion Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T123000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044444 CREATED:20250513T182115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T182115Z UID:22437-1752834600-1752841800@creativethoughtcenter.org SUMMARY:Watercolor Class - Joan Doyle 3rd Friday\, 10:30 - 12:30pm DESCRIPTION:This is a 2 hour class in watercolor.\nWatercolor is easy and fun!  Learn techniques and tips to make your art pop. \nJoan will provide a painting in keeping with the season and then lead the class in creating a masterpiece! \n$40   Payable in advance on Joan’s website: the artistryoflife.com.   Limit 10 people per class.  All supplies provided.  \nFor more info\, you can reach out to Joan at 818-957-6231. \n Do NOT call CTC to register. This is only through Joan.\n This class will be held on the 3rd Friday\, 10:30 – 12:30pm\nJoan Doyle was born in Ireland and began her working life as a Graphic Artist. In 1994 she moved to California to work for Walt Disney Feature Animation. She found her Spiritual Community at North Hollywood Church of Religious Science and became a Practitioner in 2005. After 20 years in the animation industry\, she now paints portraits of homes and blends her two passions in her Spiritual Art. See images on her website at www.theArtistryofLife.com URL:https://creativethoughtcenter.org/calendar/watercolor-class-joan-doyle-3rd-friday-1030-1230pm-4/ LOCATION:Creative Thought Center\, 449-D Pigeon Street\, Waynesville\, Haywood\, 28786\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T120000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044444 CREATED:20250616T154923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T155415Z UID:22526-1753007400-1753012800@creativethoughtcenter.org SUMMARY:Sunday Message - Kim May "What are you Still Afraid of?" DESCRIPTION:Spiritual Message: Kim May “What are you Still Afraid of?”\nThis will an open discussion format with a focus on ferreting out the last limiting beliefs and bring them to the Light to be honored\, healed\, and released. We are becoming the pure Love Ambassadors we came to be so let’s plan to do some serious house cleaning. \nTechnical: Sharon Otruk..\nTrustee: Sharon Otruk…\nGreeter: Evelyn Ries…\n10:30 am Meditation:  Nancy Bauman…\n10:45 am Fellowship with coffee & tea\nAffirmative Prayer Testimonial: Teresa Breakey\n11:00 am Practitioner: Cara Gentile…\n12:00-12:30 pm: Fellowship following service\nKim May is a Spiritual Advisor\, Science of Mind Practitioner\, Personal Fitness Trainer\, Author\, Speaker and Teacher but most of all\, she is a Lover through and through.  It is her joy and passion to assist others in remembering who they really are\, what they really want and to create a plan of action by which to manifest their dreams.  Kim believes that addressing each person as a ‘whole and complete’ being\, taking into account their body\, mind and spiritual fitness brings enormous success for all. URL:https://creativethoughtcenter.org/calendar/sunday-message-kim-may-what-are-you-still-afraid-of/ LOCATION:Creative Thought Center\, 449-D Pigeon Street\, Waynesville\, Haywood\, 28786\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T113000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044444 CREATED:20250708T160242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T160242Z UID:22481-1753351200-1753356600@creativethoughtcenter.org SUMMARY:Law Of Attraction - LOA\, 2nd & 4th Thurs. 10:00-11:30am at CTC DESCRIPTION: The law of attraction is a philosophy suggesting that positive thoughts bring positive results into a person’s life\, while negative thoughts bring negative outcomes. It is based on the belief that thoughts are a form of energy and that positive energy attracts success in all areas of life\, including health\, finances\, and relationships. \nLove Offering – No One Turned Away Due To Financial Constraints \nFor more information\, contact Kim May  828-734-0305. Meeting at CTC \n  URL:https://creativethoughtcenter.org/calendar/law-of-attraction-loa-2nd-4th-thurs-1000-1130am-at-ctc-4/ LOCATION:Creative Thought Center\, 449-D Pigeon Street\, Waynesville\, Haywood\, 28786\, United States CATEGORIES:Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T153000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044444 CREATED:20250708T163725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T163725Z UID:22475-1753365600-1753371000@creativethoughtcenter.org SUMMARY:A Course In Miracles 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm DESCRIPTION:“A Course in Miracles is a modern-day program for healing the Mind\, removing all judgment\, learning to trust the Higher Self/Holy Spirit/Intuition\, and coming to consistent Peace of Mind.”\n–David Hoffmeister \nA Course in Miracles (ACIM) is a self-study program with a unique approach\, designed to bring a consistent state of happiness and peace to the student through the application of its principles. Its uncompromising approach is very effective for those looking to heal abandonment\, victimhood\, and any other seeming lifelong issues. \nContact Stan Jones 828-329-1641 URL:https://creativethoughtcenter.org/calendar/a-course-in-miracles-200-pm-330-pm-18/ LOCATION:Creative Thought Center\, 449-D Pigeon Street\, Waynesville\, Haywood\, 28786\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ORGANIZER;CN="Stan Jones":MAILTO:waynesvillectc@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T190000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044444 CREATED:20250616T181928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T181928Z UID:22567-1753380000-1753383600@creativethoughtcenter.org SUMMARY:SOM- "Braiding Sweet Grass" by Robin Wall Kimmerer - Thurs 6pm DESCRIPTION:Starting June 19th \n\n\n\n\n\nIn Braiding Sweetgrass\, Robin Wall Kimmerer draws upon Indigenous wisdom and environmental science to explore humanity’s reciprocal relationship with nature. The author recounts sacred creation stories and rituals—such as the Skywoman Falling myth and the Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address—that center gratitude\, kinship\, and reciprocity as guiding principles for sustainability. \nKimmerer argues that the path forward lies in integrating traditional ecological knowledge with scientific methods. The practices of sustainable harvests\, listening to “plant languages\,” and heeding the Windigo myth’s warnings against overconsumption offer a pathway to restoring balance between humans and the natural world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis group meets on Zoom from 6 – 7pm.\n\n\n\n\n\nCathy Riggsbee and Kathleen Wood will be heading up the SOM discussion group. \nContact Cathy at 828-550-3812 for more information. \n  URL:https://creativethoughtcenter.org/calendar/som-braiding-sweet-grass-by-robin-wall-kimmerer-thurs-6pm-5/ LOCATION:Creative Thought Center\, 449-D Pigeon Street\, Waynesville\, Haywood\, 28786\, United States CATEGORIES:Discussion Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T201500 DTSTAMP:20260530T044444 CREATED:20250708T155233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T155233Z UID:22626-1753470000-1753474500@creativethoughtcenter.org SUMMARY:"HEAL" Movie Night - Friday at 7:00pm DESCRIPTION:Take a scientific and spiritual journey to discover that our thoughts\, beliefs\, and emotions have a huge impact on our health and ability to heal. We have more control over our health and life than we have been taught to believe.\n\npresented by Randy Outland URL:https://creativethoughtcenter.org/calendar/heal-movie-night-friday-at-700pm/ LOCATION:Creative Thought Center\, 449-D Pigeon Street\, Waynesville\, Haywood\, 28786\, United States CATEGORIES:Movie END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T120000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044444 CREATED:20250602T153126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T181316Z UID:22496-1753612200-1753617600@creativethoughtcenter.org SUMMARY:Sunday Message - Joe Nelson "The Birth of the National Park System" DESCRIPTION:Spiritual Message: Joe Nelson “The Birth of the National Park System”\nHow the Spirituality of the two key figures in Yosemite led to the creation of the National Park System. \nTrustee: Susan Stilwell…\nGreeter: Cara Gentile…\nTechnical: Justin Elledge…\n10:30 am : Meditation: Teresa Breakey…\nPractitioner: Teresa Breakey...\nTao of Wow: Justin Elledge\n12:00-12:30 pm: Fellowship following Service \nI grew up in Tampa and I’m a retired electronic technician. I embarked on my spiritual journey in 1999 when I moved to California and became involved with a Science of Mind center in Oakhurst. I was employed in various capacities as a bus driver and interpretive guide in Yosemite National Park. Having been a musician for most of my life\, I provided music for the Sunday services until I departed in 2022. I have an Associate of Behavioral Studies degree from Emerson Theological Institute. I’m also a certified massage therapist and Reiki Master. URL:https://creativethoughtcenter.org/calendar/sunday-message-joe-nelson-the-birth-of-the-national-park-system/ LOCATION:Creative Thought Center\, 449-D Pigeon Street\, Waynesville\, Haywood\, 28786\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T153000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044444 CREATED:20250708T163757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T163757Z UID:22476-1753970400-1753975800@creativethoughtcenter.org SUMMARY:A Course In Miracles 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm DESCRIPTION:“A Course in Miracles is a modern-day program for healing the Mind\, removing all judgment\, learning to trust the Higher Self/Holy Spirit/Intuition\, and coming to consistent Peace of Mind.”\n–David Hoffmeister \nA Course in Miracles (ACIM) is a self-study program with a unique approach\, designed to bring a consistent state of happiness and peace to the student through the application of its principles. Its uncompromising approach is very effective for those looking to heal abandonment\, victimhood\, and any other seeming lifelong issues. \nContact Stan Jones 828-329-1641 URL:https://creativethoughtcenter.org/calendar/a-course-in-miracles-200-pm-330-pm-19/ LOCATION:Creative Thought Center\, 449-D Pigeon Street\, Waynesville\, Haywood\, 28786\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ORGANIZER;CN="Stan Jones":MAILTO:waynesvillectc@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T190000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044444 CREATED:20250616T181956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T181956Z UID:22565-1753984800-1753988400@creativethoughtcenter.org SUMMARY:SOM- "Braiding Sweet Grass" by Robin Wall Kimmerer - Thurs 6pm DESCRIPTION:Starting June 19th \n\n\n\n\n\nIn Braiding Sweetgrass\, Robin Wall Kimmerer draws upon Indigenous wisdom and environmental science to explore humanity’s reciprocal relationship with nature. The author recounts sacred creation stories and rituals—such as the Skywoman Falling myth and the Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address—that center gratitude\, kinship\, and reciprocity as guiding principles for sustainability. \nKimmerer argues that the path forward lies in integrating traditional ecological knowledge with scientific methods. The practices of sustainable harvests\, listening to “plant languages\,” and heeding the Windigo myth’s warnings against overconsumption offer a pathway to restoring balance between humans and the natural world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis group meets on Zoom from 6 – 7pm.\n\n\n\n\n\nCathy Riggsbee and Kathleen Wood will be heading up the SOM discussion group. \nContact Cathy at 828-550-3812 for more information. \n  URL:https://creativethoughtcenter.org/calendar/som-braiding-sweet-grass-by-robin-wall-kimmerer-thurs-6pm-6/ LOCATION:Creative Thought Center\, 449-D Pigeon Street\, Waynesville\, Haywood\, 28786\, United States CATEGORIES:Discussion Group END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR