The meaning and shape of our lives, Oct. 15

The University of Southern Maine’s Public Affairs office issues notice of Thomas Moore’s presentation on Wednesday 15 October, 2008, starting at 7:00 p.m. Moore will answer, "How Can We Find the Meaning and Shape of Our Lives?" See the Barque sidebar for location and additional links.

Tickets:
$15 Public
$10 USM students, employees, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) members
Ticket Availability:
Call 207 780-5900,
Online at www.usm.maine.edu/cce/evenings.htm,
or at the door

After the event, Thomas Moore will stay to sign books that will be available for purchase.

St. Francis Hospital hosts journey to wellness

NBC30.com, "Connecticut’s news leader," just posted notice of the St. Francis Hospital event, "The Mind-Body-Spirit Connection: Our Journey to Wellness", featuring Thomas Moore, on Saturday 4 October 2008. Presentations focus on living with cancer. Advance registration is required by September 27. An earlier Barque post includes details.

Talk about soul and spirit in Concord, Oct. 30

At the end of next month, Thomas Moore offers a session for people in caring professions. The New Hampshire Council of Churches is promoting, A Conversation With Thomas Moore: Caring For Our Soul And Spirit, sponsored by the Havenwood-Heritage Heights Clinical Pastoral Education Program. Moore’s event will be held at:
Havenwood-Heritage Heights
Havenwood Campus
33 Christian Avenue
Concord, New Hampshire 03301

The presentation is Thursday 30 October 2008, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., to be followed by a reception until 5:30 p.m. Registration is $25 U.S. Because space is limited, please reserve your seat now. The above link provides payment options and contact information.

Join Moore on Marco Island in February 2009

Information about Thomas Moore’s 2009 symposium on Marco Island for the New England Educational Institute is now available online. Barque usually notifies readers about Moore’s Cap Cod summer offerings. Here's an opportunity to participate in his Spirituality and Care of the Soul in Psychotherapy symposium, from February 16 to 20 2009, in Florida. It will convene at the Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort on Marco Island from 9:00 a.m. until 12:15 p.m., Monday through Friday. Fly into the Fort Myers Airport, approximately a 40-mile drive from the island.

"In this symposium, participants will establish an idea of the very nature of healing and ways of becoming an effective healer. Participants will explore biographies of men and women who were and are effective doctors, nurses, and counselors as well as figures from the world's religions, mythology, alchemy, literature, and film and how they offer deep insight into healing. Participants will view filmed interviews of healers, and examine poetry, fiction, and the visual arts in order to obtain a complete picture of the qualities needed to be a healer. The "shadow" side of being a counselor or medical professional – problems of eros, power, money, belief, insecurity, and burn-out – will also be addressed." This offering is primarily for "psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, primary care physicians, nurses and allied mental health professionals."

Click on Moore’s symposium title, above or in the Barque sidebar, for a description of daily topics, accommodation, tuition and related information.

If you're coming to the Mind Body Spirit Expo

As noted earlier on Barque, Thomas Moore is speaking at the Mind Body Spirit Expo at the Valley Forge Convention Center on October 25. The Wellbeing newsletter for September offers a $2 coupon to use toward the Expo admission price.

Mind Body Spirit Expo
"Fall is just around the corner and we're gearing up for the annual Mind Body Spirit Expo at the Valley Forge Convention Center near Philadelphia, October 24-26. This year's keynote speakers include Gary Zukov, Bernie Siegel, Thomas Moore, James Twyman and Michelle Livingston. In addition to 80+ vendors, the Expo features dozens of lectures on topics such as reiki, intuition, nutrition, meditation, angels, and ayurveda. For more information or to order tickets, visit www.mindbodyspiritexpo.com. Use our coupon to receive $2 off the admission price."

Scroll to the News & Events section at the bottom of the newsletter page for an active link to receive the coupon.