Issue #7
03/31/2023
Issue #6
03/26/2023
Issue #5
03/20/2023
Great Decisions update
03/14/2023
Dominion Lawsuit, South Africa and 710 Stub
03/08/2023
2023 DEI Progress
02/27/2023
BEYOND THE VILLAGE - Doug Colliflower
02/26/2023
CONVERSATIONS WITH ART
02/26/2023
GREAT DECISIONS
02/26/2023
OLDER ADULTS RESOURCE FAIR
02/26/2023
The Important, Influential Books in our Lives - Revisited
02/26/2023
History, Resolution of the 710 Freeway
02/19/2023
Eminent Domain, 710 Highway
02/13/2023
Bernard Garrett, 710 Freeway
02/06/2023
Men's Times Gatherings
02/03/2023
Pasadena's Senior Commission
01/30/2023
BEYOND THE VILLAGE - JIM HENDRICK
01/27/2023
GRATITUDE - IT'S GOOD FOR YOU!
01/27/2023
JEFF GUTSTADT - FORENSIC PATHOLOGIST
01/27/2023
Bernard Garrett, Incredible Black Entrepreneur
01/17/2023
What is the "Spirit Talk" Group About?
01/16/2023
Same Ol’ New Year, Brand New Me
01/12/2023
Review of 2022, Consideration of 2023
01/06/2023
BEYOND THE VILLAGE - PATTI LA MARR
01/03/2023
FROM THE CHAIR
01/03/2023
WALK WITH EASE
01/03/2023
One of the greatest features of our community is the variety and depth of the many discussion groups that are active. A list of our affinity groups is available on our website. One good example of a group is Spirit Talk. How it began and how it has continued and what it does provides a good understanding of how Pasadena Village became and continues to be a rich, vibrant and engaging environment.
Nearly three years ago, deep into the “lockdown”, a small group of Village members decided to “meet for coffee” one Saturday afternoon on the Coffee Klatch Zoom link. A new member had just joined and we all wanted to meet her and learn more about her background and the book she had written.
Our discussion that Saturday afternoon was about religions, spirituality and the mysteries and unknowns of life. It was not the ordinary conversations most people have. We all enjoyed it so much that we decided to meet again in two weeks.
After our second meeting we decided to do this regularly on the second and fourth Saturdays from 2:00 to 3:00 in the afternoon to explore the wonders, mysteries and marvels of life. We do not proselytize or discuss “merits” of one religion over another nor do we discuss politics. We simply share our views and curiosities without judgement and with respect for differing perspectives.
Topics for discussion can vary from the healing effects of being in nature to faith vs. spirituality to how do we forgive, to space exploration’s effect on our spirituality to who was the most influential person in our life and why. We never seem to run short of topics to discuss. Everyone has a chance to share and we all offer ideas for topics. While we may not always agree, we are respectful and we do have a lot of fun. Humor always has a place.
Spirit Talk is just an hour of interesting conversation about any topic that appeals to us or interests us. We find it enlarging to discuss beliefs and spirituality without getting into specific religions and doctrines. As this goes to press, our Next meeting will be on January 28, 2023, where the topic will be dreams. What are they? Where do they come from? What do they mean? How do they affect our lives?
Members who are interested can contact Karen Bagnard for more information. Non-members who are interested in a Village membership can contact our office at 626-765-6037. For more information about visiting this group and learning about membership. Everyone is invited to visit our Why Membership page, to learn more about the benefits of being a part of our community.
