Open Circles

Dear Ones,
We have so very much in common! For example, we were all sired by human fathers and born to human mothers, we all have hearts that continue to pulse (approximately 60 to 100 beats per minute) through every moment we’re alive, we all have facial hair (though some more visible than others), and we all breathe exactly the same composition of 21% oxygen-content air on a normal breath-to-breath basis.
Let’s celebrate!

Tonight (June 30th) - Zikr - Greyrock Commons - 7:15 PM - $7 suggested donation

Monday, July 6th - sufi circle - 449 Clover Ln, Fort Collins - 9:30 AM - focus on “Hayy” “Ever Living” - by donation

Tuesday, July 7th - mama sing - Greyrock Commons (2265 Shooting Star Ln, Fort Collins) - 10 AM - by donation

Tuesday, July 7th - Full Moon Ritual - Treehenge (just east of Martinez Park, Fort Collins) - 7 PM - adults only please - RSVP to me - $10 suggested donation

Monday, July 13th - sufi circle - 449 Clover Ln - 9:30 AM - focus on “Qayyum” “Sustainer of All” - by donation

Tuesday, July 14th - Dance of Universal Peace - Sunrise Ranch (100 Sunrise Ranch Rd, Loveland) - 7 PM - $5 suggested donation

Friday, July 17th - Chant - 5000 Boardwalk, #13 - 7 PM - $7 suggested donation

Sunday, July 19th - Dance of Universal Peace - Studio Soma (2540 W 29th, Denver) - 7:15 PM - $8 to $12 suggested donation

Monday, July 20th - sufi circle - 449 Clover Ln - 9:30 AM - focus on “Wajid” “The Unfailing” - by donation

Friday, July 24th - Dance of Universal Peace - Creative Living Center (3025 W 37th Ave. Suite 209, Denver) - 7 PM - $10

Sunday, July 26th - Chant in Denver - Kevin’s Place (1506 E 8th, #2) - 6:30 PM - $7 suggested donation

Monday, July 27th - sufi circle - 449 Clover Ln - 9:30 AM - focus on “Majid” “The Magnificent” - by donation

Tuesday, July 28th - Dance of Universal Peace for Women - St Barnabas (1280 Vine St, Denver) - 7 PM - $7 suggested donation

Friday, July 31st - Chant - 5000 Boardwalk, #13 - 7 PM - $7 suggested donation

Sunday, August 2nd - Lammas Celebration - Treehenge -
Family Friendly! - potluck, ritual, community time - RSVP to me - $10/adult suggested donation

COMING SOON:
(Most likely) September 3, 4, and 5 - Sufi Meditation Weekend Retreat - 3 days, 2 nights, zikr, silent prayer, yoga, reciting the beautiful names of Allah, rest, delicious and healthy food… more details on the way any moment!

To RSVP for Full Moon or Lammas, call or e-mail me: (970)227-5275 or rain@trigoddess.org.
And, my darlings, please remember to light the bottle rockets pointing AWAY from your face, and at least 500 yards from the nearest propane filling station. And, I’m sorry I have to say this, but potato chips being the number one fourth of July food, I feel it is my duty to warn you, that if you don’t chew thoroughly, you run a serious risk of internal injury and bleeding, which is no way to celebrate the birth of our peaceful nation. Beware the chips!

Hail Caesar!
Sára

Dear Happy Pagan People,
X-Men is at the drive-in. Yes, we still have a drive-in. All y’all, the drive-in is a dying venue. Support it, won’t ya!?

All this week (through Thursday), the drive-in schedule is as follows:
Theater 1 - X-Men on the Up and Up
Theater 2 - Star Terminator Trek
Shows begin at dusk (around 7:30 PM)
John Travolta loves drive-ins!!

Monday, June 1st - Sufi Circle - 9:30 AM - 449 Clover Ln, Fort Collins - focus on “Al Muhsi” “the accounter” - by donation

Tuesday, June 2nd - Mama Sing - 10 AM - Greyrock Commons (2265 Shooting Star Ln, Fort Collins) - women and children chant morning

Tuesday, June 2nd - Dance of Universal Peace - 7:15 PM - Greyrock Commons - $7 suggested donation

Friday, June 5th - Chant - 7 PM - 5000 Boardwalk, #13 - $7 suggested donation

Saturday, June 6th - Spiritual Direction in Paganism - 2 PM to 3 PM - Empire Grange (2306 W Mulberry, Fort Collins) - What is Paganism? What is Spiritual Direction? How do they go together? - A free talk with yours truly!

Sunday, June 7th - Full Moon Ritual - 7 PM - probably at Treehenge, but get in touch with me to make sure - adults only - suggested donation $10

Monday, June 8th - Sufi Circle - 9:30 AM - 449 Clover Ln - focus on “Al Mubdi” “The Initiator of All” - by donation

Tuesday, June 9th - Dance of Universal Peace - 7 PM - Sunrise Ranch (100 Sunrise Ranch Road, Loveland) - $5 suggested donation

Thursday, June 11th to Sunday, June 14th - MEADOWFEST - It’s not too late to register! A four-day campout including community potluck dinners, drumming, chanting, ritual, morning Earth Prayer, nature (yes, it still exists!), sun, moon and stars… - go to www.trigoddess.org to download registration pages, scribble in all the blank spaces, and mail it in. I look forward to being with y’all  up there!

Monday, June 15th - Sufi Circle - 9:30 AM - 449 Clover Ln - focus on “Al Mu’id” “The Restorer” - by donation

Tuesday, June 16th - Dance of Universal Peace - 7:15 PM - Greyrock Commons - $7 suggested donation

Saturday, June 20th - Solstice Celebration - 12 Noon - Treehenge (even if it’s blizzarding) - Family friendly ritual and potluck - RSVP to me - suggested donation $10/adult

Saturday, June 20th - Zikr - 7:30 PM - Studio Be in Boulder -canned food drive, dessert potluck - suggested donation $5

Sunday, June 21st - Dance of Universal Peace - 7:15 PM - Studio Soma (2540 W 29th Ave, Denver) - suggested donation $8 to $12

Monday, June 22nd - Sufi Circle - 9:30 AM - 449 Clover Ln - focus on “Al Muhyi” “The Giver of Life” - by donation

Tuesday, June 23rd - Dance of Universal Peace for Women - 7 PM - St. Barnabas Church (1280 Vine St, Denver) - suggested donation $7

Wednesday, June 24th - Denver Dance of Universal Peace - 7:30 PM - Southeast corner 7th and Colorado - $8 or punchcard

Friday, June 26th - Chant - 7 PM - 5000 Boardwalk, #13 -  suggested donation $7

Sunday, June 28th - Dance of Universal Peace - 11 AM - Church of Inner Divinity (2465 Sheridan Blvd)

Monday, June 29th - Sufi Circle - 9:30 AM - 449 Clover Ln - focus on “Al Mumit” “The Bringer of Death” - by donation

Tuesday, June 30th - Zikr - 7:15 PM - Greyrock Commons -  suggested donation $7

To RSVP for ritual, for directions, more information and for further movie listings in the greater Fort Collins area, please do call (970)227-5275 or e-mail rain@trigoddess.org. Or you can check out the Fort Collins Movie Page, www.fortcollinsmovies.com.
Do something ridiculous with your life, for crying out loud!!
Popcorn and Coca-Cola Classic Blessings!
Sára

Deck the Trees with Ribbons and Flowers, fa-la-la…….
Tis the season to jump over fires, fa-la-la……….
Don we all our festive garlands, fa-la-la…….
Beat the drums and make love in the woods (oh, wait, that doesn’t rhyme… oh well), fa-la-la la-la-la-la!!!!!

Friday, May 1st - Beltane at Treehenge - more info: rain@trigoddess.org

Saturday, May 2nd and Sunday, May 3rd - Leilah Be in Boulder - more info: bldrcommunityzikr@comcast.net

Monday, May 4th - Sufi Circle - 9:30 AM - 449 Clover Ln, Fort Collins - focus on “Al-Qawi,” “The Strong” - by donation

Tuesday, May 5th - Mama Sing - 10 AM - Greyrock Commons (2265 Shooting Star Ln, Fort Collins) - Women and children welcome!

Tuesday, May 5th - Dance of Universal Peace - 7:15 PM - Greyrock Commons - Suggested donation $7

Friday, May 8th - Full Moon Ritual - 7 PM - check with me for location (pending weather) - please no wee ickle creatures, all-growed-up humans exclusively - RSVP - Suggested donation $10

Friday, May 8th to Sunday, May 10th - Beltania in Berthoud - more info: www.beltania.com

Sunday, May 10th - Love-Your-Mama Day! - Give her a smooch! Send her flowers!

Monday, May 11th - Sufi Circle - 9:30 AM - 449 Clover Ln - focus on “Al Matin,” “The Steadfast” - by donation

Tuesday, May 12th - Dance of Universal Peace - 7 PM - Sunrise Ranch (100 Sunrise Ranch Rd, Loveland) - All welcome! - Suggested donation $5

Friday, May 15th - Chant - 7 PM - 5000 Boardwalk, #13 - Suggested donation $7

Sunday, May 17th - Dance of Universal Peace - 7:15 PM - Studio Soma (2540 W 29th Ave, Denver) - Suggested donation $8 to $12

Monday, May 18th - Sufi Circle - 9:30 AM - 449 Clover Ln - focus on “Al Wali,” “The Protecting Friend” - by donation

Tuesday, May 19th - Dance of Universal Peace - 7:15 PM - Greyrock Commons - Suggested donation $7

Monday, May 25th - Sufi Circle - 9:30 AM - 449 Clover Ln - focus on “Al Hamid,” “The All Praiseworthy” - by donation

Tuesday, May 26th - Women’s Dance of Universal Peace - 7 PM - St Barnabas Church (1280 Vine St, Denver) - Suggested donation $7

Friday, May 29th - Chant - 7 PM - 5000 Boardwalk #13 - Suggested donation $7

Monday, June 1st - Sufi Circle - 9:30 AM - 449 Clover Ln - focus on “Al Muhsi,” “The Accounter” - by donation

To Recreationally Slice Virtual Pickles, for more information about any of the aforementioned circles, or if you are a fan of old school musicals including Brigadoon, My Fair Lady, and/or Fiddler on the Roof, please contact me so I won’t feel so all alone in the world. My number is (970)227-5275 or e-mail rain@trigoddess.org.
Also, I just need to know, if I have a dream about getting an adorable little kitten does that mean God wants me to get a kitten and it’s therefore sinful to disobey? Please e-mail me your responses so I can forward the affirmative ones to my husband. If you have responses in Cat language that would be great too, so I can explain the will of God to my two current feline companions.

Fuzzy Spring Blessings to Every Blessed One of You!
Sára

Dear Me Oh My Land’s End of Time Immemorial,
It’s time for another round of “let’s make the most of the springy spring time of your life and death of a salesmen in black with flower print shop-a-holics anonymous free associating Pagan stuff!”
Get out your super-powered bi-focalized reading glasses of water. Lots of silly and not so silly little and not so little things this month!

Monday, March 30th - Sufi Circle - 9:30 AM - 449 Clover Ln, Fort Collins - focus on “Al Majid” “The All Glorious” - by donation

Tuesday, March 31st - Zikr - 7:15 PM - Greyrock Commons (2265 Shooting Star Ln, Fort Collins) - $7 suggested donation - HEY! Would y’all like to do a little Sufi turning (whirling dervish) lesson before zikr? Let me know, eh? I thought we might spend a half hour or so before the zikr turning and turning and turning, maybe with music, definitely with prayer… But I’d need to check on the space availability and line up music…

Thursday, April 2nd - Singin’ Sisters on Live at Lunch - 12 PM - you can listen online from anywhere in the world! Go to the website ahead of time and set it up. http://krfcfm.org/listen.php

Friday, April 3rd - Chant - 7 PM - 5000 Boardwalk #13, Fort Collins - $7 suggested donation

Saturday, April 4th - Singin’ Sisters - 7 PM - at Everyday Joe’s (144 S Mason, Fort Collins) - opening for Mountain Trance Medicine Band (8 PM) - I think it’s $9 at the door.

Monday, April 6th - Sufi Circle - 9:30 AM - 449 Clover Ln - focus on “Al Ba’ith” “The Resurrector” - by donation

Tuesday, April 7th - Mama Sing - 10 AM - Greyrock Commons - held together by Wind, Kristianne and Christine

Tuesday, April 7th - Dance of Universal Peace - 7:15 PM - Greyrock Commons - led by Christine and Glen - $7 suggested donation

Thursday, April 9th - Would someone like to facilitate the full moon ritual? - I’ll be out of time/town/state/country/my mind - Let me know soon…

Sunday, April 12th - Easter! - lay an egg for Jesus!

Monday, April 13th - Sufi Circle - 9:30 AM - 449 Clover Ln - focus on “Ash Shahid” “The Witness” - by donation

Tuesday, April 14th - Dance of Universal Peace - 7 PM - Sunrise Ranch (5569 NCR 29, Loveland) - $5 suggested donation

Friday, April 17th - Chant - 7 PM - 5000 Boardwalk #13 (unless I tell you otherwise) - $7 suggested donation

Sunday, April 19th - Dance of Universal Peace - 7:15 PM - Studio Soma (2540 W 29th, Denver) - $8 to $12 suggested donation

Monday, April 20th - Sufi Circle - 9:30 AM - 449 Clover Ln - focus on “Al Haqq” “The Truth” - by donation

Tuesday, April 21st - Dance of Universal Peace - 7:15 PM - Greyrock Commons - $7 suggested donation

Friday, April 24th - New Moon Dance of Universal Peace - 7 PM - Abby Hall, 136 Main St, Breckenridge (no kidding) - $10 donation

Monday, April 27th - Sufi Circle - 9:30 AM - 449 Clover Ln - focus on “Al Wakil” “The Dependable” - by donation

Tuesday, April 28th - Women’s Dance of Universal Peace - 7 PM - St Barnabas Church (1280 Vine St, Denver) - $7 suggested donation

Friday, May 1st - BELTANE!!! - 5 PM - Treehenge (just east of Martinez Park, Fort Collins …. in case of blizzard, we’ll be in the pavilion by the playground) - potluck, ritual, maypole, flowers, drums, fire, fun, fun, fun!!! - bring the fam! - bring food or drink to share along with dishes and utensils - bring bugspray, sunscreen, polar fleece, thermal underwear, flowers, a fan, waders, mittens, and the kitchen sink! - RSVP with your numbers as soon as you can - $10 suggested donation for adults.

A special announcement: Leilah Be (my delightful Sufi teacher and a fantabulous Zikr leader) will be in Boulder for an all-day workshop and evening Zikr Saturday, May 2nd, and another evening zikr Sunday May 3rd. For more information give me a shout and I’ll forward the flyer. I’m not sending it unless you ask for it. Or you can e-mail Habib bldrcommunityzikr@comcast.net

A reminder: Meadowfest is scheduled for June 11th to June 14th - The registration info is up here (on the right) - clickety, load it down, print it out, fill it in, and mail it off. Let me know if you have questions or problems.

Another reminder: if you’re attending Dragonfest this year, the registration is now open. Go to www.dragonfest.org to print your registration forms.

Holy smoking tamales, that’s a lot of happy happenings!
Hold onto your britches!
For more information, to RSVP for rituals, for directions or to commiserate about the poor frozen baby flowers, please call or e-mail me (970)227-5275, or rain@trigoddess.org.
Enjoy snowshoeing out to your mailbox and back! Gotta love the Colorado Weather Gods!
Sára