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:20251204T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T153000 DTSTAMP:20260530T040514 CREATED:20251118T171957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T171957Z UID:23222-1764856800-1764862200@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-34/ 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:20251204T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T190000 DTSTAMP:20260530T040514 CREATED:20251118T174037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T174037Z UID:23221-1764871200-1764874800@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-21/ 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:20251207T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T120000 DTSTAMP:20260530T040514 CREATED:20251007T174742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T173759Z UID:23059-1765103400-1765108800@creativethoughtcenter.org SUMMARY:Sunday Message - Joan Doyle "Rooted In The Divine" DESCRIPTION:POTLUCK & UGLY SWEATER Following The Service\nBring A Wrapped Gift For The WHITE ELEPHANT GIFT EXCHANGE\n \nSpiritual Message: Joan Doyle “Rooted In The Divine”\nTo practice Science of Mind is to celebrate life\, and our own nature\, to recognize our power to create and to choose\, to love and to be in flow. “Every secret wish\, and every desire of the mind is a prayer\,” says Emerson. So how do we allow our prayers to be answered? Lets explore this question. \nTechnical: Justin Elledge…\nTrustee: Kim Webster…\nGreeter: Janet Moebius..\n10:30 am Meditation: Nancy Bauman…\n10:45 am Fellowship with coffee & tea\n11:00 am Practitioner: Teresa Breakey...\nAffirmative Prayer Testimonial: open mic\n12:00-12:30 pm: Fellowship following service in kitchen\n  \nKimi moved to Waynesville in 1996 and has been an integral member of our community since 2010. In addition to being the Office Manager\, Kimi is a regular Sunday speaker and a Blessing Giver. \n  URL:https://creativethoughtcenter.org/calendar/sunday-message-kimi-webster-7/ LOCATION:Creative Thought Center\, 449-D Pigeon Street\, Waynesville\, Haywood\, 28786\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ORGANIZER;CN="Creative Thought Center":MAILTO:info@creativethoughtcenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T133000 DTSTAMP:20260530T040514 CREATED:20251201T201720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T201857Z UID:23248-1765110600-1765114200@creativethoughtcenter.org SUMMARY:December 7th POTLUCK 12:30 - 1:30pm\, Wear your Ugly Sweater!!!! DESCRIPTION:            \nPLEASE bring an index card listing the ingredients and your name of the dish you are bringing. \nWe have several members who have allergies or cannot eat certain foods. \nDon’t forget to wear your Ugly Sweater!!! \nSee you there. \n  URL:https://creativethoughtcenter.org/calendar/december-7th-potluck-1230-130pm-wear-your-ugly-sweater/ LOCATION:Creative Thought Center\, 449-D Pigeon Street\, Waynesville\, Haywood\, 28786\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Creative Thought Center":MAILTO:info@creativethoughtcenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T143000 DTSTAMP:20260530T040514 CREATED:20251201T203007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T203330Z UID:23252-1765114200-1765117800@creativethoughtcenter.org SUMMARY:Dec 7th - GIFT EXCHANGE\, following Potluck 1:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:The dollar amount is around $10.  We always have lots of fun & laughter. Please join us. URL:https://creativethoughtcenter.org/calendar/dec-7th-gift-exchange-following-potluck-130-230pm/ LOCATION:Creative Thought Center\, 449-D Pigeon Street\, Waynesville\, Haywood\, 28786\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Creative Thought Center":MAILTO:info@creativethoughtcenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T153000 DTSTAMP:20260530T040514 CREATED:20251118T172043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T173847Z UID:23220-1765461600-1765467000@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-35/ 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:20251211T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T190000 DTSTAMP:20260530T040514 CREATED:20251118T174134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T174134Z UID:23231-1765476000-1765479600@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-22/ 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:20251214T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T120000 DTSTAMP:20260530T040514 CREATED:20251007T174932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T203015Z UID:23061-1765708200-1765713600@creativethoughtcenter.org SUMMARY:Sunday Message - Donna Corso - "A Sense Of The Sacred" DESCRIPTION:Spiritual Message: Donna Corso – “A Sense Of The Sacred”\nDecember is a sacred month as people around the world celebrate many special traditions.  Yet it can also be a stressful time for many.  Can we hold on to our sense of the sacred even in the midst of the secular?  Can we choose peace over mental chaos?  As with everything\, it’s a choice.  Let’s make that choice. Let’s reclaim the peace of this sacred season. \nTrustee: Kim Walzer…\nGreeter: Sherry Anderson…\nTechnical: Randy Outland…\n10:30 am : Meditation: Kim May…\nPractitioner: Kim May...\nTao of Wow: open mic\n12:00-12:30 pm: Fellowship following Service \nDonna is an interfaith minister\, public speaker\, Reiki master\, hypnotherapist\, author and a Dream Builder life coach.  She has also been personal assistant to New York Times best-selling author Neale Donald Walsch for 24 years.   \n  URL:https://creativethoughtcenter.org/calendar/sunday-message-donna-corso-4/ LOCATION:Creative Thought Center\, 449-D Pigeon Street\, Waynesville\, Haywood\, 28786\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ORGANIZER;CN="Creative Thought Center":MAILTO:info@creativethoughtcenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T153000 DTSTAMP:20260530T040514 CREATED:20251118T173942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T173942Z UID:23215-1766066400-1766071800@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-36/ 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:20251218T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T190000 DTSTAMP:20260530T040514 CREATED:20251118T174210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T174210Z UID:23216-1766080800-1766084400@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-23/ 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:20251219T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T123000 DTSTAMP:20260530T040514 CREATED:20251118T171540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T171540Z UID:22725-1766140200-1766147400@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-7/ LOCATION:Creative Thought Center\, 449-D Pigeon Street\, Waynesville\, Haywood\, 28786\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T120000 DTSTAMP:20260530T040514 CREATED:20241216T164948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T164023Z UID:21682-1766313000-1766318400@creativethoughtcenter.org SUMMARY:Sunday Message - Special Holiday Service by the Practitioners DESCRIPTION:Our Creative Thought Practitioners will be presenting a wonderful and inspired message to carry you through the holidays!\n \nSpiritual Message: Holiday Service by the Practitioners\nTrustee: Donella Davidson…\nGreeter: Evelyn Ries…\nTechnical: Randy Outland…\n10:30 am : Meditation: Practitioners…\nPractitioner: Practitioners... \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://creativethoughtcenter.org/calendar/sunday-message-by-the-practitioners-12-yuletide-holiday-traditions/ LOCATION:Creative Thought Center\, 449-D Pigeon Street\, Waynesville\, Haywood\, 28786\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ORGANIZER;CN="Creative Thought Center":MAILTO:info@creativethoughtcenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T140000 DTSTAMP:20260530T040514 CREATED:20251027T154911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T154911Z UID:23113-1766322000-1766325600@creativethoughtcenter.org SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Drum Circle - Donna Corso 1:00 - 2:00pm DESCRIPTION:Join Donna Corso as we drum our way into our inner winter cave on this shortest day of the year. We will begin by honoring the six directions followed by a drum circle. Please bring your drums\, rattles\, tambourines\, didgeridoos\, flutes\, or any kind of percussion/musical instruments. (If you have extra instruments you are willing to share with those who don’t have them\, please bring them) \nReady to try it? All are welcome to our quarterly Drum Circle at the Creative Thought Center (449 Pigeon St. Waynesville) every Equinox and Solstice. Bring your drum\, rattle\, or percussion instrument.  No drum? Come anyway and feel the beat! \nDonations are appreciated.  For information call Donna Corso 828-246-0279. URL:https://creativethoughtcenter.org/calendar/winter-solstice-drum-circle-donna-corso-100-200pm-copy/ LOCATION:Creative Thought Center\, 449-D Pigeon Street\, Waynesville\, Haywood\, 28786\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T160000 DTSTAMP:20260530T040514 CREATED:20251027T155100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T204340Z UID:23114-1766329200-1766332800@creativethoughtcenter.org SUMMARY:Sun Dec 21\, Sacred Cacao Ceremony- 3:00-4:00pm DESCRIPTION:Sacred Cacao Ceremony\n \nA cacao ceremony is a ritual where participants drink a rich\, chocolatey brew made from ceremonial grade\ncacao in order to cultivate a deeper inner awareness.\nThis ceremony is rooted in ancient Mayan and Aztec traditions. They can write any insights in their journal. Facilitator will give the history of this ceremony\, and guide the process by presenting questions that evoke answers from within. \nPLEASE BRING A JOURNAL\, PEN & SPECIAL CUP OR MUG.\nHeld at the Creative Thought Center\n449 D Pigeon St.\, Waynesville\, NC\nSunday December 21\, 2025 (Winter Equinox!)\n3:00 – 4:00 pm \nSUGGESTED DONATION – $10 URL:https://creativethoughtcenter.org/calendar/sun-dec-21-sacred-cacao-ceremony-3-4pm/ LOCATION:Creative Thought Center\, 449D Pigeon St\, Waynesville\, NC\, 28786\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event ORGANIZER;CN="Jacalyn Hunt":MAILTO:huntjacalyn@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T120000 DTSTAMP:20260530T040514 CREATED:20251007T175249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T162003Z UID:23062-1766917800-1766923200@creativethoughtcenter.org SUMMARY:Sunday Message - "Burning Bowl & New Year Manifestation" DESCRIPTION:Spiritual Message: “Burning Bowl & New Year Manifestation”\nIt’s time for our annual Burning Bowl celebration to burn away the unwanted and set our intentions for bigger and better manifestations to enhance our lives in the New Year! \nTrustee: Susan Stilwell…\nGreeter: Donella Davidson…\nTechnical: Sharon Otruk…\n10:30 am : Meditation: Joe Nelson\nPractitioner: Kimi Webster... \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://creativethoughtcenter.org/calendar/sunday-message-holiday-service-by-the-practitioners/ LOCATION:Creative Thought Center\, 449-D Pigeon Street\, Waynesville\, Haywood\, 28786\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ORGANIZER;CN="Creative Thought Center":MAILTO:info@creativethoughtcenter.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR