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Dear Community,
Here’s your final update from me for this year… including January, 2017!

Thursday, December 22nd – Dance of Universal Peace in Fort Collins (1401 W Vine) – 7:30 PM – $10 suggested donation – I’ll be leading.

NO MEDITATION AT MY HOUSE on the 26th

NO DANCE in FORT COLLINS on the 29th

Saturday, December 31st – Super Chant at Asa’s house – 7 PM to 1 AM – Please bring a vegetarian snack, dessert, or drink to share… – we’ll ring in the new year with devotional music, contemplation, and community. All are welcome! – 3916 Michaud, Ft Collins – $10 to $80 suggested donation – RSVP to me if you are planning to attend.

Monday, January 2nd … I don’t know yet whether I’ll host the meditation via cyber-space … what would you like?

Thursday, January 5th – Fort Collins Dance of Universal Peace (1401 W Vine) I’ll be leading – 7:30 PM – $10 suggested

Monday, January 9th – Sufi Meditation at my house (2727 Alan St, FC) – 9:30 AM

Thursday, January 12th – Dance of Universal Peace in Fort Collins (1401 W Vine) – 7:30 PM – I’ll be leading – $10 suggested

NO MEDITATION AT MY HOUSE JANUARY 16th

NO FORT COLLINS DANCE JANUARY 19th

Saturday, January 21st – ZIKR – YES!! – ZIKR!! – In Denver – 1939 S Monroe – $10 suggested donation and dessert potluck – 7 PM

Monday, January 23rd – Sufi Meditation at my house – 9:30 AM

Thursday, January 26th – Dance in Fort Collins – 7:30 PM

Monday, January 30th – Meditation at my house – 9:30 AM

Last minute, critical resource for everything you could ever need: http://voodoodoughnut.com/

PLEASE NOTE: I’m putting myself on radio silence for the next 7 to 10 days (no phone or e-mail). If you desperately need to get a hold of me, have chocolates delivered to my house with a note. Thank you!

Blessings of light and peace,
Sára

Dear Friends,

Tonight’s dance will be lead by Ayesha, Malaika and Qadriya.. with a little dose of Sára in the mix… Thursday, December 15th – 7:30 PM – 1401 W Vine, Fort Collins – $10 suggested

Saturday December 17th – 11 AM – Memorial Service for Mark Beck – First United Methodist Church Fort Collins (1005 Stover St) – here’s a facebook link for more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1326309767428689/

Saturday, December 17th – 7 PM – Rumi’s Urs Zikr in Denver – Rocky Mountain Miracle Center (1939 S Monroe) – poetry, singing, whirling… movement and devotion – $10 suggested and dessert potluck – Please let me know if you are interested and able to stay late to help clean up and close up the Center… Thank you!

10 PM – Yule Ritual at the Mercury Cafe (2199 California St, Denver) – singing and dancing the dark… Pagan ceremony facilitated by yours truly – $15 at the door… live music and other good stuff throughout the evening…

Monday, December 19th – Meditation at my house…

Thursday, December 22nd – Fort Collins Dance – I’ll be leading – 7:30 PM…

Monday, December 26th – Meditation at my house… maybe… stay tuned…

Thursday, December 29th – Fort Collin Dance… maybe… stay tuned…

Saturday, December 31st – New Year’s Eve SUPER CHANT!!! – We’ll sing from 7 PM until 1 AM!!! With breaks for tea and cookies… ring in 2017 with devotional beauty and good community juju! – at Asa’s house (3916 Michaud, Ft Collins) – $10 to $80 suggested donation – bring a vegetarian snack, dessert, or drink to share!

With most profound gratitude to my sweet son, Teva, for sending me this inspirational video for you! https://gfycat.com/WarlikeIdenticalHumpbackwhale
Happy Holy-Days!
Sára

Dear Friends,
Home stretch of 2016… I think I can… I think I can… I think I can….
Wrapping it up! Let’s sing and dance and commune…

Monday, December 5th – Meditation at my house – 9:30 AM

Monday, December 5th – Memorial Service for Maxine Raney – 6 PM – Fort Collins Unity (1401 W Vine)

Thursday, December 8th – Dance Leaders meeting – 6 PM – Fort Collins Unity…

Thursday, December 8th – Dance of Universal Peace – 7:30 PM – I’ll be leading – 1401 W Vine, Ft Collins – $10 suggested

Monday, December 12th – Meditation at my house…

Thursday, December 15th – Dance Leader Cooperative is in charge of the Ft Collins Dance (with my help) – $10 suggested

SATURDAY DECEMBER 17th – Everything is happening!
11 AM – Memorial Service for Mark Beck – First United Methodist Church Fort Collins (1005 Stover St) – more details in a separate e-mail…

7 PM – Rumi’s Urs Zikr in Denver – Rocky Mountain Miracle Center (1939 S Monroe) – $10 suggested and dessert potluck

10 PM – Yule Ritual at the Mercury Cafe (2199 California St, Denver) – singing and dancing the dark… Pagan ceremony facilitated by yours truly – $15 at the door… live music and other good stuff throughout the evening…

Monday, December 19th – Meditation at my house…

Thursday, December 22nd – Fort Collins Dance – I’ll be leading – 7:30 PM…

NO ESOTERIC CLASS IN DENVER

Monday, December 26th – Meditation at my house… probably… stay tuned…

Thursday, December 29th – Fort Collin Dance… probably… stay tuned…

Saturday, December 31st – New Year’s Eve SUPER CHANT!!! – We’ll sing from 7 PM until 1 AM!!! With breaks for tea and cookies… ring in 2017 with devotional beauty and good community juju! – at Asa’s house (3916 Michaud, Ft Collins) – $10 to $80 suggested donation

What else do you want to know about?
Oh! My Christmas wish list. Dear Santa, I would like a baby platypus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8S-RPOD8sM
Please and thank you,
Sára

Dear Community,
Schedule-wise things are getting a little wobbly… please pay close attention to details… and the big picture… forest and trees…

Thursday, November 24th – THANKSGIVING DANCE of Universal Peace – 1401 W Vine – 7:30 PM – $10 suggested donation… And it’s Jodie Rahima’s Birthday! – Come celebrate our most amazing “Community Mom” at the dance! – We’ll have CAKE!!! YEAH!!!

Saturday, November 26th – Sufi Esoteric Class – 7 PM – 1939 S Monroe, Denver (Miracle Center) – continuing the journey, exploring and experiencing the Sufi Ruhaniat – RSVP if you plan to attend – $10 to $20 suggested

Sunday, November 27th – CHANT!!! – 7 PM – Unity Church, Fort Collins (1401 W Vine) – $10 suggested

Monday, November 28th – Meditation at my house – 9:30 AM

NO FORT COLLINS DANCE DECEMBER 1st

Saturday, December 3rd – some delightful Sufi and DUP shenanigans with me in Lawrence, KS… maybe I’ll move there. More info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/775808565891902/ and here: https://www.facebook.com/events/974442792667528/

Monday, December 5th – Meditation at my house – 9:30 AM

Thursday, December 8th – Dance Leaders meeting – 6 PM – Fort Collins Unity…

Thursday, December 8th – Dance of Universal Peace – 7:30 PM – I’ll be leading – 1401 W Vine, Ft Collins – $10 suggested

Monday, December 12th – Meditation at my house…

Thursday, December 15th – Dance Leader Cooperative is in charge of the Ft Collins Dance (with my help)

Saturday, December 17th – Rumi’s Urs – Zikr in Denver – 7 PM to 9 PM – Rocky Mountain MIracle Center (1939 S Monroe) – $10 suggested donation and dessert potluck

Saturday, December 17th – Yule Ritual at the Mercury Cafe – 10 PM (I’ll be leading the ritual…) – plus… if you want to head over there earlier I think the music and dancing starts around 8 PM…

Monday, December 19th – Meditation at my house…

Thursday, December 22nd – Fort Collins Dance – I’ll be leading – 7:30 PM…

Saturday, December 24th – Do y’all want to hold the Esoteric Class this evening? Or shall we cancel it… I’m fine either way… awaiting your feedback…

Monday, December 26th – Meditation at my house… probably… stay tuned…

Thursday, December 29th – Fort Collin Dance…

Saturday, December 31st – New Year’s Eve SUPER CHANT!!! – We’ll sing from 7 PM until 1 AM!!! With breaks for tea and cookies… ring in 2017 with devotional beauty and good community juju! – Location TBD…

Here’s something to celebrate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9emg4cpM6A

Going to sit in hot water! See you Thursday!
Sára

Hi Friends,
I just decided, we could also use an evening of chanting…
Let’s!

This Saturday, November 12th… 7 PM… in Fort Collins… suggested donation $10…
Probably at the Unity Church… but I’m waiting for confirmation… stay tuned…

Oh… and a happy ditty because it makes me smile:
http://www.leekspin.com/
Love,
Sára

Dearest Community,
Time to focus… pray… bolster up our concentration on love, harmony and beauty…
This week, please gather together with friends, family, and community… nurture the heart… seek the balance and energy to hold a vision for the future of our human family, our nation and our world…

Thursday (tomorrow), November 10th – Fort Collins Dance of Universal Peace – holding intentions for healing, wholeness, hope, reconciliation, peace and love… – I will be facilitating the evening program… candle-lighting… making prayers together… please join us – 7:30 PM – 1401 W Vine – $10 suggested donation

Saturday, November 12th – Solidarity, Healing and Hope – with Rabbi Shoshana Leis and Sára Rain – a day-long opportunity to connect, focus, pray and integrate – strengthening our hearts and mining the gems of our faith traditions to sustain and stabilize ourselves. Day includes: music, meditation, movement, teachings from Sufism and Judaism, conversation and healing connection. All are welcome! – break for lunch mid-day – suggested donation $30 to $60 (pay what you can) – 1401 W Vine (Unity Church, Fort Collins) – 10 AM to 5 PM

Monday, November 14th – Sufi Meditation at my house – 9:30 AM – 2727 Alan St, Ft Collins

Thursday, November 17th – Fort Collins Dance of Universal Peace – 7:30 PM – 1401 W Vine – $10 suggested donation

Saturday, November 19th – Zikr – 7 PM – Rocky Mountain Miracle Center, (1939 S Monroe, Denver) – $10 suggested donation and dessert potluck

Monday November 21st – Sufi Meditation at my house – 9:30 AM

Thursday, November 24th – THANKSGIVING DANCE of Universal Peace – 1401 W Vine – 7:30 PM – $10 suggested donation… And it’s Jodie Rahima’s Birthday! – Come celebrate our most amazing “Community Mom” at the dance!

Phew! Here’s a little dose of joy… ’cause we all need it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XC4Vu1hofU
Deep breath in…
Full breath out…
Sára

Dear Friends,
Things are getting wild around here… Please pay close attention to dates, times, changes, scheduling anomalies, and shape-shifting animals:

This Thursday, the 27th – Honoring the ancestors with Dances of Universal Peace in Fort Collins – 7:30 PM – I’ll be leading – lots of Samhain focus… 1401 W Vine – $10 suggested

Saturday the 29th – WITCHES!! – doors at 6 PM… music, drumming, bazaar, costume contest… RITUAL at MIDNIGHT… Those of you who are helping with the ritual, please meet me for a last run-through at 11 PM… you know who you are! – Highlands Masonic Center, 3550 Federal Blvd (35th and Federal). Tickets are $30 at the door, $25 in advance: https://chocolatefests.webconnex.com/WBtickets

Regarding Meditation, Monday, October 31st… I might be able to hold meditation from the road… wanna meet me in Zoom land? Contact me directly and I’ll keep you posted…

Thursday, November 3rd – Fort Collins dance led by the newly formed Dance Leader Cooperative (Jami, Khadijah, Malaika, Qadriya, Sandy, Lynda Jai… with Deborah drumming… Keith and Becky helping with logistics…) – 7:30 PM – 1401 W Vine – $10 suggested donation

Monday, November 7th – Still on the road… still possible I might facilitate it via Zoom… contact me…

Tuesday, November 8th – GO VOTE!!! – VOTE!!! – VOTE!!! – VOOOOOTE!!!!!

Thursday November 10th – Dance of Universal Peace in Fort Collins – celebrating the Divine Feminine – and the first ever Woman President of the United States of America! – 7:30 PM – 1401 W Vine, Ft Collins – I’ll be happy to be back with you… Life is GOOD!! $10 suggested

Dance Leaders Cooperative Meeting November 10th – 6 PM (be prompt, please)

SPECIAL EVENT!!!
The Spiritual Heart of Judaism and Sufism – Weekend workshop with Rabbi Shoshana Leis and me! –
Friday intro evening: 7 PM to 8:30 suggested donation $15 to $25 –
Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM (with a break for lunch) suggested donation $35 to $75 –
Sunday 1 PM to 5 PM suggested donation $20 to $40 –
More info and on-line registration here: http://trigoddess.org/special-events/

Deep breath…

Because we all deserve a moment of hope, joy and positivity!
Cheers!
Sára

Beloved Community,
Squirrels are getting fat! Fun, fun!
Let’s join them! ‘Tis the season, preparing for winter! YAY!!

Dance tonight! Thursday, October 20th… led by the Dance Leaders Cooperative (Qadriaya, Keith, Lynda Jai, Mary, Malaika and Ayesha) – 7:30 PM – 1401 W Vine, Fort Collins – Please join us. Community support, enjoyment, empowerment… love it! – $10 suggested donation

Saturday, October 22nd – Sufi Esoteric Class – 7 PM – 1939 S Monroe St, Denver – $10 to $20 suggested – If you haven’t yet attended one of these and would like to… please contact me so I can catch you up. This is the third class and they’ve been super sweet! – RSVP (it helps my planning)

Monday, October 24th – Meditation at my house – 9:30 AM

Thursday the 27th – Dance of Universal Peace with me in Fort Collins – 7:30 PM – 1401 W Vine – $10 suggested

Saturday the 29th – WITCHES!! – doors at 6 PM… music, drumming, bazaar, costume contest… RITUAL at MIDNIGHT… facilitated by yours truly and other witchy night owl friends!
25th annual Denver Witches’ Ball October 29 6:00 pm – 1:00 am at the Highlands Masonic Center, 3550 Federal Blvd (35th and Federal). We have all the traditional Samhain-inspired events and some great new events lined up, including a Game of Thrones-inspired theme! Tickets are $30 at the door, $25 in advance, $150 Coven Rate for 7 tickets (buy 6 get the 7th ticket free). Buy your tickets now! Witches Ball Tickets 2016 https://chocolatefests.webconnex.com/WBtickets

NO MEDITATION at my house on the 31st – wear something outrageous! Give candy to children! Honor the dead. Happy Halloween!

Hmm… ABOUT DANCE in FORT COLLINS… November 3rd… I don’t know yet whether it’ll be cancelled… or whether it will be led by the Dance Leader Cooperative… STAY TUNED!!!

NO MEDITATION at my house November 7th – please take advantage of the opportunity to sleep in and dream of elections!

GO VOTE!!! Save the world!!! Tuesday, November 8th!!!

Dance with me, Thursday November 10th – 7:30 PM – 1401 W Vine, Ft Collins – I’ll be happy to be back with you… Life is GOOD!! $10 suggested

Dance Leaders Cooperative Meeting November 10th – 6 PM (be prompt, please)

What else? Oh… this!

See you at the dance!
Sára

Hi Friends,
Autumn sure is sweet this year… slow coming… gentle falling… glorious shining!

Here are some things you might want to know about:

1. TOMORROW (Saturday, the 15th) – Witches Ball Midnight Ritual helpers meeting – are you interested in helping with the ritual? It’ll be Saturday, October 29th, at midnight. It’s always great to have folks in the group who know what’s happening and can be good examples, facilitators, friends-in-the-know for the rest of the crowd. – If you’d like to help out, please join us at 2 PM at Washington Park in Denver (southwest corner, near Louisiana and Downing)

2. TOMORROW (Saturday, the 15th) – PIZZA!!! – I love pizza! Want to meet for dinner before Zikr? 5 PM – Pasquini’s… 1310 S Broadway, Denver – Pizza is an excellent pre-Zikr food because of “Z.” – Please let me know if you plan to join us for dinner so I can grab us enough chairs

3. TOMORROW (Saturday, the 15th) – ZIKR!! – think of it as post-pizza dezzert. – 7 PM – Rocky Mountain Miracle Center (1939 S Monroe, Denver) – $10 suggested donation and dessert potluck. Bring something yummy to share. – It’s the full moon… and we’ll have a magical evening of devotional music, movement and remembrance

4. Monday, the 17th – Sufi Meditation at my house – 9:30 AM

5. Thursday, the 20th – Dances of Universal Peace – led by the Dance Leaders Cooperative – 7:30 PM – 1401 W Vine, Fort Collins – For sure, we’ll enjoy the leadership of Qadriya, Keith, Lynda Jai, Mary… and maybe a couple of others… please join us. Community support, enjoyment, empowerment… love it! – $10 suggested donation

6. Saturday, the 22nd – Sufi Esoteric Class – 7 PM – 1939 S Monroe St, Denver – $10 to $20 suggested – If you haven’t yet attended one of these and would like to… please contact me so I can catch you up. This is the third class and they’ve been super sweet! – RSVP (it helps my planning)

Rahima was so kind as to send me your inspirational video link for this installment of “Sára’s profoundly enriching mailer.” It’s a video of dancing bananas… but I can’t bring myself to send it to you… instead, I’ll direct you to this amazing article by Starhawk. I love that woman, Goddess, powerhouse!

Debate as Rorschach Test—or Why I’m Voting for Hillary Clinton

I love me a witch’s hat!
Sára

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Hello Friends, Dancers, Community…
I’m tired. Must be time to start hibernating. What do you say? Six months of sleep… on your marks, get set, go!
Or maybe put off the nap and go dancing. That works too.

Thursday, October 6 – 7:30 PM – Fort Collins Dance of Universal Peace with me… 1401 W Vine Dr – $10 suggested donation

Sunday, October 9 – 7 PM – Chant in Denver – 11080 E. 17th Ave, Aurora, CO (Inanna’s house) – $10 suggested donation

Monday, October 10 – 9:30 AM – Sufi Meditation – 2727 Alan St, Fort Collins (my house) – no suggested donation

Thursday, October 13th – 6 PM – Dance Leader Cooperative MEETING – 1401 W Vine Dr, Ft Collins – planning the program for next week’s dance… – Suggested donation… I forget… how about $5 to $50

Thursday, October 13th – 7:30 PM – Dance of Universal Peace with me – 1401 W Vine Dr – $10 suggested

Saturday, October 15th – ZIKR!!! With me – 7 PM – 1939 S Monroe, Denver (Miracle Center) – $10 suggested donation and dessert potluck… bring something scrumptious to share!

Monday, October 17th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM – my house

Thursday, October 20th – Y’all lead the Fort Collins Dance – YAY!! – 7:30 PM – 1401 W Vine – $10 suggested

Saturday, October 22nd – Sufi Esoteric Class – 7 PM – 1939 S Monroe, Denver – please let me know if you are planning to attend! – $10 to $20 suggested

And… here’s your inspirational video for the day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFC2pJctBUo
Cheers!
Sára