photo by Bob McFarland

Spirit Matters: in depth conversation about spirit, self and community

Many "cultural creatives" are spiritual folk who do not find a home in conventional religiousity, and yet long for a community in which to explore spiritual ideas, issues and experiences.

Join us for this monthly Aqus Conversation to discuss what nurtures, replenishes,challenges and engages your spirit. Topics will be chosen by the group. Our only guideline? No Teaching and Preaching Please!! Come to share, connect, and learn.

Next meetings will be on
Sunday, June 1, July 6, August 3, Sept 7, Oct 5
· Every 1st Sunday ·
11:30am – 1pm Conversation

The topic for this month is

"How do we embrace love in the face of death--the loss of loved ones, as well as our own mortality?"

We begin promptly, so please come on time so you can be sure of a place at the table.

Host:Ruah Bull * 762-3404 *ruahb@sbcglobal.net

Schools and Education in Petaluma

Every 2nd Sunday of the month
11:30am – 1pm at Aqus Café Foundry Wharf
June 8, July 13, Aug 10, Sept14, Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec14

Conversation Group: Education Today

Our first topic will be 'Summer Setback: What it is and how to avoid it'
Guests include: Elementary Librarian, Laura Bussey and Math Passion's, Dan Williges. These experts will share lots of ideas and resources. There will be plenty of time to discuss as well.

Hosted by Sue Davy

People, Places and Poetry

Sunday, June 15th at 11:30AM-12:30PM

Next meetings
Sunday June 15, July 20, Aug 17,Sept 21, Oct 19, 2008

11:30am – 1pm Conversation
· Every 3rd Sunday ·

Topic for discussion: What Makes a Poem Good?
Table conversation with Free-Form Writing exercise and reading of one's work. Participants please bring paper and pen. Beginner and Seasoned Writers and/or those like-minded souls that revere poetry please attend.

Co-Hosts: Geri DiGiorno and Nancy Long of LiveWire Literary Salon

Knitting Politics

Next meetings
Sunday May 24, June 22, July 27, Aug 24,Sept 28, Oct 26, 2008

11:30am – 1pm Conversation
· Every 4th Sunday ·

Hosted by Petaluma City Council candidate, Tiffany Renee, we will have conversation-café style dialog, exchanging ideas and understanding other people’s viewpoints.