Ladies Aid Society , LLC.

Pine Grove Spiritualist Camp

2015 Summer Program June 13 – September 19

Located on Niantic Bay 34 South Pine Street Po Box 405 Niantic, CT. 06357

Phone 860 739-2157

www.pinegrovespiritualistcamp.net

Ladies Aid Society, LLC Society, Aid Ladies Camp Grove Spiritualist Pine 405 Box PO 06357 CT Niantic,

ALL ARE WELCOME

60 Welcome to Pine Grove Spiritualist Camp 2015 – Our 133rd Season Notes

Welcome to the 2015 Season of the Ladies Aid Society, Pine Grove Spiritualist Camp. I invite you to join us this season at a church service, message circle, work- shop or special event. Come visit an old friend or be open to trying something new that catches your eye…there probably was a reason it did! As Spiritualists, we believe in the continuity of life. This season we will continue to bring you that proof as well as show you how to make your life richer during this lifetime. If you aren’t already a member, consider becoming one. Volunteer to help at an event. But come and enjoy the calm and peacefulness that envelope you when you visit our camp., See you this summer!

Maureen F. Caswell President

Casual summer attire is acceptable.

2015 Board of Trustees Maureen Caswell, President Charlotte Mariani, Trustee Vacancy , Vice President Sandra Morse, Trustee Karen Ellis, Secretary Rev. Barney Thomas, Trustee Bruce Deisher, Treasurer

Directions Pine Grove is easily reachable, located behind Camp Niantic in the shoreline Town of Niantic in the southeastern part of Connecticut.

From I-95: take exit 74, turn right off the ramp onto Rt. 161 toward Niantic. Proceed 3.3 miles to a sign on the right for Camp Niantic ((in front of Town Hall). Turn left on Smith Street and take the 2nd left onto Pine Grove Road. At the stop sign, turn left onto Broadway, then the 5th left onto South Pine Street. Park on the grass, NOT on the street.

From New London and Waterford: Cross Niantic Bridge and turn right at Dad’s Seafood Restaurant. At the end of the street, turn left onto Smith Street, then right onto Pine Grove Road. At the stop sign, turn left onto Broadway, then the 5th left onto South Pine Street. Please park on the grass, NOT on the street.

LAS Pine Grove Spiritualist Camp is not responsible for any typographical or pictorial errors in this guide. Pease check our website in case of an event change 2 59

What is ? Notes

Spiritualism is the Science, Philosophy and Religion of continuous life, based upon the demonstrated fact of communication, by means of , with those who live in the Spirit World.

Spiritualism Is a Science because it investigates, analyzes and classifies facts and manifestations demonstrated from the spirit side of life.

Spiritualism Is a Philosophy because it studies the Laws of Nature both on the seen and unseen sides of life and bases its conclusions on present observed facts. It accepts statements of observed facts of past ages and con- clusions drawn therefrom, when sustained by reason and by results of ob- served facts of the present day.

Spiritualism Is a Religion because it strives to understand and to comply with the Physical, Mental and Spiritual Laws of Nature, which are the laws of .

A Spiritualist is one who believes, as the basis of his or her religion, in the communication between this and the Spirit World by means of mediumship, and who endeavors to mould his or her character and conduct in accordance with the highest teachings derived form such communication.

A Medium is one whose organism is sensitive to vibrations from the spirit world, and through whose instrumentality, intelligences in that world are able to convey messages and produce the phenomena of Spiritualism.

A Spiritualist Healer is one who, either through one's own inherent powers or through mediumship, is able to impart vital, curative force to pathologic condi- tions.

The Phenomena of Spiritualism consists of Prophecy, , Clairau- dience, Gift of Tongues, Laying on of Hands, Healing, Visions, Trance, Apports, Levitation, Raps, Automatic and Independent Writings and Paintings, Voice, Materialization, Photography, Psychometric and any other manifestation, prov- ing the continuity of life as demonstrated through the Physical and Spiritual senses and faculties of man.

As defined by the National Spiritualist Association of Churches

58 3 Evaluation Form

Declaration of Principles Ladies Aid Society, Pine Grove Spiritualist Camp

1. We believe in Infinite Intelligence. 34 South Pine Street, Niantic, CT 06357 www.pinegrovespiritualistcamp.net 2. We believe that the phenomena of Nature, both physical and spiritual , are 860 739-2157 the expression of Infinite Intelligence.

3. We affirm that a correct understanding of such expression, and living in ac- cordance therewith, constitute true religion. Event: ______

4. We affirm that the existence and personal identity of the individual continue after the change called death.

5. We affirm that communication with the so-called dead is a fact, What was your favorite part of the event ? scientifically proven by the phenomena of Spiritualism. ______6. We believe that the highest morality is contained in the Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” What improvements or changes would you recommend ? ______7. We affirm the moral responsibility of individuals, and that we make our own ______happiness or unhappiness as we obey or disobey Nature’s physical and spiritu- al laws. Was the time provided adequate ? 8. We affirm that the doorway to reformation is never closed against any ______here or hereafter. ______

9. We affirm that the precepts of prophecy and healing are divine How did you find out about our program? attributes proven through mediumship Facebook ______Website ______Friend ______Brochure ______Events Magazine ______Other ______

Please return this Form to any camp volunteer or mail to:

LAS Pine Grove Spiritual PO Box 405, Niantic, CT 06357

Thank you for joining us this Season. We hope that you’re experience has been “As the sunflower turns its face to the light of the sun, so of value and that your spirit has been uplifted . Spiritualism turns the face of humanity to the light of truth” See you Next Year

4 57 Application for Membership Healing Prayer Ladies Aid Society, Pine Grove Spiritualist Camp The Spiritualist Healing Prayer is utilized in the healing portion of our church 34 South Pine Street, Niantic, CT 06357 service. We encourage you to use it at home for your family. www.pinegrovespiritualistcamp.net 860 739-2157 I ask the Great Unseen Healing Force to remove all obstructions from my mind and body and to restore

me to Perfect Health. I ask this in all sincerity and honesty, and I will do my part.

( ) Applicant is at least 18 years of age I ask this Great Unseen Healing Force to help both ( ) Voting member – is a member of an NSAC church present and absent ones who are in need of help and Name of church ______to restore them to Perfect Health. I put my trust in ( ) Non-voting member – Associate Member – not a member of an NSAC church the love and power of God. but supports the belief of Spiritualism and the activities of this camp

CONNECTICUT SPIRITUALIST CHURCHES Name ______Mystic Norwich Address ______Spiritualist Church of Peace and Light National Spiritualist Norwich Church City ______Hyatt Place, 224 Greenmanville Ave. 29 Park St. Facebook: Nsc Norwich 860 442-1709 www.scpeacelight.net 860 886-8522 www.nscnorwich.com State, Zip ______Service: Sunday 11 am Service: Sunday 10:30 am

Telephone ______Newington Old Greenwich Email ______The Church of the Infinite Spirit Albertson Memorial 80 Walsh Ave. 860 646-5976 293 Sound Beach Av. 203 637-4615 Signature ______www.newingtonspiritualistchurch.org www.albertsonchurch.org nd th Date______Service: 2 & 4 Sunday 10:30 am Service: Sunday 11 am

Niantic Willimantic Make check for $20 (annual dues) payable to The Ladies Aid Society and mail to: New London Spiritualist Church First Spiritualist Church of Willimantic Sleep Inn, 5 King Arthur Drive, Niantic 268 High Street 860 423– 5774 Sandra Morse, LAS Membership, PO Box 405, Niantic, CT 06357 [email protected] / www.nlspiritualist.com www.firstspiritualistchurch.org Service: Sunday 10:30 am Service: Sunday 10 am

Pine Grove Spiritualist Camp (summer only), 34 South Pine Street, Niantic Note: 860 739-2157 www.pinegrovespiritualistcamp.net Members and Associate Members receive a $5 discount for Monday, Friday, and Saturday (daytime) workshops and Message Circle: Wednesday , Saturday Each church offers Fellowship and refreshments after service.

56 5 SPECIAL EVENTS

Saturday , June 13 2-4 pm $ 40 “IS THIS THING ON?” Validation Reading Seminar : Angela Diana, Medium No Discount

Saturday, July 18 7:30—8:30 pm $ 20 Holographic Sound Healing Concert : Randeane Tetu No Discount

Saturday , August 1 12-4 pm CSSA Summer Fair

Saturday, August 22 10– 11:30 pm FREE

Mediums and Private Readings Mediums visiting Pine Grove Spiritualist Camp are here from Sunday noon through Saturday night. In addition to weekdays, private readings may also be arranged on Saturdays. Please check the schedule for times; phone 860 739-2157 to arrange an appointment. A donation of $40 for 30 minutes is requested. Message circles are also held from 7:30-9 pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays; donation is $25.

Saturday Workshops Exciting workshops are offered morning, afternoon and all day. Prices vary. Walk-ins are welcome; however, some workshops require pre-registration. Please see each listing for details. Learn how to choose, buy, and start using the computer, tablet, or smartphone PLEASE NOTE: The opinions expressed by Saturday workshop leaders and speakers are that’s just right for you! Let Abby help you connect to the Internet, sign up for not necessarily those of the LAS Pine Grove Spiritualist Camp, Niantic, CT, or of the email, best use search engines, along with word processing, get organized with file religion of Spiritualism, but are being presented for informational purposes.. management, text messaging, and conquer digital photography. Find online com-

Children munities and join Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. And, most importantly, When bringing children to Pine Grove Spiritualist Camp, please take care to monitor them master passwords, online security, and what to do when things go wrong.. at all times. Children under age 16 are only allowed at workshops specifically presented for children. Available online and at your local bookstore - $17.95 Visit AskAbbyStokes.com for FREE video tutorials. Internet and Facebook [email protected] Please Like us on Facebook, and contact us at www.pinegrovespiritualist camp.net “IS THIS THING ON?”

Pine Grove Donations Please consider a donation to help the present and ensure the future. We invite you to be part of the physical support needed to maintain the spiritual growth of the LAS, Pine Grove Spiritual Camp. Your tax deductible gift will of great benefit to many as they move toward spiritual ascension, and is most appreciated.

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2015 Weekly Schedule

All weekday workshops and message circles held at the Temple, $ 25. Member Discount of $5 applies. Check or cash only, please. No Credit Cards.

Sunday 2:30- 4 pm Temple Service 5 – 8 pm Private readings Monday 9 am – noon, 1 – 5 pm Private readings 7:30 – 9 pm Medium’s workshop Tuesday 9 am – noon, 1 – 5 pm Private readings 7:30 – 9 pm Temple Service Wednesday 9 am – noon, 1 – 5 pm Private readings 7:30 – 9 pm Message Circle Thursday 9 am – noon, 1 – 5 pm Private readings 7:30 – 9 pm Temple Service Friday 9 am – noon, 1 – 5 pm Private readings 7:30 – 9 pm Medium’s workshop Saturday 9 am – noon, 1 – 5 pm Private readings 7:30 – 9 pm Message Circle or Special Events Time and price Varies, no discount

Private readings, by appointment only Monday-Saturday 9 am-noon and 1 - 5 pm Sunday 5 – 8 pm

54 7 Pine Grove 2015 Workshop Calendar

13 Opening Day – 10:15 am By –Laws Vote 10:30 am Membership meeting, 12 pm potluck lunch. Everyone is invited. Special Event 2-4 pm Validation Reading Seminar Angelina Diana, guest psychic medium. Tickets $40 Week 1 6/14–20 15 Rev. Jackie Randall - Working with Your Spirit Guides 19 Rev. Jackie Randall - Healing Alternatives 20 Helen Evrard, MD. - The Wordifference Workshop 10 am-1 pm 20 Robin Dubord—Let’s Meet your Sprit Guides, Angels and Loved Ones 2-4 pm

Week 2 6/21-27 22 Priscilla Bengston - Tools For Advancing your Mediumship 26 Priscilla Bengston - Introduction to Trance Channeling 27 Priscilla Bengston - A Medium’s Playground: Billets and Spirit Flame Cards,1-4 pm 27 Open Mic, Acoustic Music, and Poetry Readings 6—8:30 pm

Week 3 6/28-7/4 29 Ron O’Berry – Exploring Tools for Mediumship Development 3 Ron O’Berry – Drum Circle 4 July 4 Holiday—no workshop

Week 4 7/5-11 06 Bonnie Red Basket - An Evening with the Ascended Masters 10 Bonnie Red Basket - Drumming Circle: Healing Mother Earth 11 Chris Sparta - Writing as A Healing Tool; An Interactive Workshop, 1-4 pm

Week 5 7/12-18 13 Randeane Tetu - Dance Harmonics 17 Randeane Tetu - How to Remember Stuff 18 Rev. Elaine Kuzmeskus—The Art of Mediumship 9am-12pm; and Séance 101—Physical Links to the Other Side , 1-4pm. 18 Randeane Tetu - Holographic Sound Healing Concert:, 7:30-8:30 pm

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Week 6 7/19-25 20 Joyce Orcutt - Medium/Healing Development Circle 24 Joyce Orcutt - Drum Circle 25 Emrys Tetu - Integrated Meditation, 2- 3:30 PM 25 Rebecca Posner – Pet Connections . Through the Arts of Collage, Writing Short Stories, or Poetry, 10:30 am-12:45 pm

Week 7 7/26-8/1 27 Verline Eldridge - Beyond the Five Senses 31 Verline Eldridge – Developing Our Conscious Awareness and Expanding Our Imaginations 01 CSSA Summer Fair 12-4 pm – Mediums, Healers, Vendors

Week 8 8/2-8 03 Rev. Kathleen Hoffman - Inspirational Guidance from Spirit 07 Rev. Kathleen Hoffman - Change Your Letters, Change Your Life 08 Maggie Barili - The Dynamics of Acupuncture, 10:30 am-12 pm 08 Jean Mandeville – Meditation: Meet with Your Loved Ones Who Have Transitioned Over, 1-4 pm

Week 9 8/9-15 10 Pamela E. Edmunds - Trance Mediumship and Transfiguration Séance 14 Pamela E. Edmonds - An Evening of Trance Mediumship Practice 15 Mary ellen Norton—auras, 10 am—12 pm 15 Darlene Melillo—Sea Shell Wisdom; The Ocean’s Crystals, 1-4pm

Week 10 8/16-22 17 Patricia Mellman - Opening the Door to Mediumship 21 Patricia Mellman - Changing Emotions -The Moon in the Birth Chart 22 Abby Stokes – Is This Thing On? Navigating the Digital World, 10-11:30 am 22 Helen Evrard, MD.- The Interactive Word/Angel Workshop, 1-4 pm

52 9 Week 11 8/23-29 24 Rev. Tom Kearns - Red Light Séance and Class – Manifestation of Spirits 28 Rev. Tom Kearns - Gallery Readings with a Spiritual Twist 29 Rev. Tom Kearns – Discover The Spiritual Power in Your Chart: Saturn Square Neptune – Blessing or Curse? 1—4 pm

Week 12 8/30-9/5 31 Rev. Susan Ferency – A Progressive Mediumship Workshop 04 Rev. Susan Ferency – The Healing Pyramid 05 Gayle Franschetti – Connecting to Our Mother Earth and All of Her Energies, 2:30-5:30 pm

Week 13 9/6-12 07 Labor Day – Holiday No Workshop 09 Rebecca Posner—Learning to Create a Healing Mindset, 6:30—8:30 pm 10 Mediums’ Day - Volunteers from the Spiritualist Community, 6-8:30 pm 11 Movie Night Doors Open 6 pm Movie 7 pm 12 Karen Irons – Relationships with Dogs, 1-3 pm 12 Open Mic, Acoustic Music, and Poetry Readings, 4:30-7:30 pm

Week 14 9/13-19 13 Rebecca Posner – Creating Your Own Expressive Tree of Life, 1-3 pm 14 Gayle Franschetti—Group Past Life Regression, 7-9 pm 15 Courtney Reardon – An Evening of Local History and Ghostly Mystery, 7-8:30 pm 17 Mediums’ Day – Volunteers from the Spiritualist Community, 6-8:30 pm 19 Closing Day Annual Meeting 10 am Pot Luck & Clean up

Yoga series June 19-Sept 18 Fridays 9:15-10:45 am

Kundalini –based Yoga and Meditation for Prosperity Series. Laura Jean Kokoska, RN, CKYI, Certified Kundalini Yoga Instructor. 860-908-0960

$18 per class. Please contact Laura directly at [email protected]

10 51 Saturday, June 13

OPENING DAY

10:15 am Membership Meeting All members are encouraged to attend. Associate members and friends are also welcome. Be part of the beauty, mission and future of LAS Pine Grove Spiritualist Camp. Remember – you must be a member of LAS in order to vote.

12-1 pm Potluck Luncheon Everyone is invited to bring a dish to share and to enjoy the fellowship as we come together to celebrate the 2015 season at Pine Grove Spiritualist Camp.

SPECIAL EVENT

2-4 pm $40, Pre-registration is needed by June 6. Please go to: www.pinegrovespiritualistcamp.net or Facebook for a link to our PayPal account..

Validation Reading Seminar by Angelina Diana Featured on Better Connecticut and Resident Medium for WCAP in Boston

Join Angelina Diana as she connects you to your loved ones on the other side of your Psychic Life. She will also offer a mini –lecture on ways to improve your own abilities. Random readings will be offered, but not everyone is guaranteed a reading.

Psychic Medium Angelina Diana (her birth name) had been a popular radio host & news- caster for many years. Until the world of connecting to energy came into her life .She has been a full time Psychic Medium since 2001. She is currently featured on the TV show Better Connecticut , and is Resident Medium for WCAP in Boston.

Angelina participated in the prestigious Mediumship Afterlife Tests, The VERITAS Research Program, under the direction of noted author and scientist, Dr. Gary Schwartz of the University of Arizona, Tucson. She also sits on the Medium Advisory Board of The Forever Family Foundation, a not-for-profit furthering the understanding of Afterlife Science. Angelina has the distinction of being the first medium to be certified by the Foundation when they began their program in 2005.

50 11 WEEK 1 JUNE 14-21 Mystical Horizons Rev. Jackie Randall 2 NEW AGE STORES House Parties • Readings (Old Mystic Store) Crystals • Gemstones •

Music • Books Charts & Readings Fairy/Angel/Mermaid Items Magickal Supplies • Classes Native American Items/Drums Unique Cloth- ing & Jewelry Candles • Oils • Incense Spiritual Journeys • Special Events Special Orders Welcome • Gift Certificates • Layaway New Items Arriving Weekly • We Ship Anywhere! Psychic Readings Readings with Lynn Merritt, MSW, LCSW Tarot, Psychic, Astrology, Past Life Reading for over 25 years Please call for appointments and info

860-572-9191 Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10-5:30 46 Main St., PO Box 536, Old Mystic, CT 06372 860-691-2627 Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10-5:30 313 Flanders Rd. East Lyme, CT 06333

The Reverend Jacquelyn (Jackie) Randall is an Ordained Minister and a National Spiritualist Teacher. She has been a member of the National

Spiritualist Church of Norwich, CT since 1999. She has served her church in the capacity of Pastor, President, Trustee, teacher and community liaison. She is the Secretary of the CT State Spiritualist Assn. She currently is on the National Spiritualist Association of Churches’ Board of Trustees. Her NSAC experience has afforded her the opportunity to be active on committees of both the NSAC and CSSA while working with churches in New England and throughout the United States. In addition to teaching classes on Healing, Natural Law, Platform Decorum, and Development , she is a speaker, a healer and a medium sharing the knowledge of Spiritualism and the continuity of life. She avails herself to those who are interested in progressive endeavors to further their spiritual growth. Response to any inquiry will be addressed honestly and fully to assist all seekers of truth to reach a higher and greater enlightenment.

Monday , June 15: Working With Your Spirit Guides This workshop will focus on defining and identifying your spirit guides.

Friday , June 19: Healing Alternatives and Modalities We will explore the effects and applications of various healing modalities including color therapy, hands on healing, the importance and power of thoughts in relation to your health and vitality, and herbal therapies that can provide comfort and healing. There will also be an opportunity for you to learn simple mental and physical exercises that you can do anytime to support your health and well-being.

12 49 Saturday , June 20 10 am—1pm $ 25 Helen Evrard, MD The Wordifference Workshop

In this workshop, you’ll learn the deeper meanings of words you use every day, and how you can use them for personal growth and change.

Words like forgive, comfort, courage, affirm, trust – and more – will be revisited and reinterpreted. Word etymology and inspiring anecdotes will allow you to apply the words in new ways in your daily work, parenting, prayer, and relationships. Negative words like failure and depression will be turned around to reveal their useful inner concepts.

Using Positive Pulls, each participant will draw a word from Dr. Evrard’s book, “Positive Matters: Words, Quotations, and Stories to Heal and Inspire,” to take away for inspiration and reflection.

Positive Matters The Positive Pulls book and Pulls will be available for optional pur- chase ($30/set) or $ 15 each ) at the workshop.

2-4 pm $25 Robin Dubord

Let’s meet your Spirit Guides, Angels and Loved Ones in Spirit.

In this workshop we will learn how to prepare and to meet our guides and loved ones in spirit. There will be an emphasis on methods of preparation that will enable us to enhance our abilities to communicate with spirit and seek answers to our questions.

Rev . Robin Dubord is an NSAC Ordained Minister, Certified Medium, Commis- sioned Healer and National Spiritualist Teacher.

48 13 WEEK 2 (6/21 – 6/28) Priscilla Bengston

Priscilla Bengtson is the Owner and Director of The Psyche Institute for Higher Learning and The Healing in Harmony Center, a spiritual healing, counseling and education center located in Glastonbury, CT. She is a gifted Medium, Medical Intuitive and Energy Healer offering private sessions and also holds workshops and certification programs throughout the US on becoming a medium, medical intuitive and spiritual counselor. She is a certified Angel Therapy Practitioner®, Reiki Master, Pastoral Care Specialist, Hypnotist, and Health Coach and holds several national fitness and wellness certifications.

Monday, June 22 Tools for Advancing your Mediumship

Do you want to be a better Evidential Medium? This workshop will help you develop a system to stay consistent in your messages, provide more evidence in your readings, and deliver messages in a professional manner.

Participants will learn:

Differences between Psychic vs Mediumship and Mediumship vs. Evidential Mediumship

 How to move your human self out of the way and limit your human bias during a reading  Concentration exercises to stay focused during a reading, especially in a crowded room  How to develop a consistent system for reading sessions

14 47 Friday, June 26 Priscilla Bengston

Introduction to Trance Channeling This is an intermediate to advanced class for those ready to develop their Medi- umship at a higher level. Participants will learn about brain waves and the levels of brain wave activity that occur during each phase of Mediumship. We will safely explore working in a deeper trance state to connect with the highest quality of spirit energies, allowing them to work through you. You will depart with a simple tech- nique you can use when working on your own at home. Explore your gifts in this safe environment.

Saturday, June 27 1-4 pm $ 50 A Medium’s Playground: Billets and Spirit Flame Cards

It’s important for student Mediums as well as practicing Mediums to continue to advance their skills. Explore and play with the energy as we start by working with Billets (tickets) and use and mental mediumship to deliver messages. The second part of the workshop will be spent working with Spirit Flame Cards. Using simple blank cards and tapered candles, impressions (whether they be a sign, symbol or picture) transfer onto the card from the flame of the candle. We’ll then intuitively read the energy of the cards and deliver Spirit messages to others in the class.

Saturday, June 27 6-8:00 pm $5 Donation include light refreshment Music and Poetry Open Mic, Acoustic Music, and Poetry Readings.

Come share with others in a relaxing and supportive environment. Our beautiful Spiritualist Camp is located on the picturesque inlands of CT bay.

Poets who would like to read their poetry are welcome to read for 10-15 minutes each. Poets, please arrive 15 minutes early so we may organize the time.

During the first half-hour of our evening, as well as during our half hour intermission, we invite Musicians to perform. Musicians: So we may provide everyone interested an opportunity to per- form, please RSVP 2 days before event : [email protected]

15 WEEK 3 JUNE 28—JULY 4 Ron O’Berry

Ron O’Berry, a Native American, has been working with Spirit for over 60 years. He is a medium and a teacher who has shared his abilities throughout New England serving many people including those who visit Pine Grove Spiritualist Camp. As a healer, Ron brings both spiritual and traditional insights and guidance from the Other Side.

Monday , June 29, Exploring Tools for Mediumship Development Feather Healing and Crystal Healing will be demonstrated and explored. You will also take part in a séance.

Friday , July 3 Drum Circle Drumming has been a human activity and an integral part of culture on all conti- nents since the beginning of time. “The circle is acknowledged as an archetype of wholeness and integration, with the center of a circle universally understood to symbolize Spirit – the Source”—Scott Blum

Bring your drum or percussion instrument if you have one. Prepare to raise your vibrations and have fun!

WEEK 4 JULY 5 —12 Bonnie Red Basket Clotahhey

“I am a Daughter of the Earth, a Granddaughter of my Ancestors and a Child of the Creator.” Red Basket, whose name was given to her by a Narragansett elder, is a clan mother who has served Pine Grove Spiritualist Camp for over 11 years. She is an ordained Bishop of the Madonna Ministry, a Spiritual Intuitive and a Reiki Master Teacher. Red Basket is known as the “Keeper of the Circles”, a blessing given to her by her mentor, Grandmother Doris , for the women’s circles she has done throughout the area for the past 20 years. As a ceremonialist, Red Basket creates and holds sacred space to give blessings back to the Earth Mother and all powers that be. She has been to Peru three times and was honored to have been invited twice to be a guest speaker at Shaman conferences. Red Basket speaks with much respect that she is a Pipe Carrier, and with much LOVE from her heart to yours……. ”I am of service to help heal this world.”

16 45 Monday, July 6 An Evening with Ascended Masters Come and greet these Loving Beings who are waiting for you to be before them. They have much to share and for you to know. Allow them to walk alongside of you as you walk this “Earth Walk”. They are calling us to “Awaken”. Come and receive their Love with your open hearts. They want you to know…”Remember Your Divinity

Friday , July 10 Drumming Circle: Healing Mother Earth Come Drum and Dance. Come give prayer through the heartbeat of Mother earth. Connect with the rhythm of all that is! Come, dance a prayer with your feet; to make every step a prayer. Bring your drums and rattles and your beautiful Intentions to bring about a Oneness as we honor Mother Earth’s human children: Ourselves. “We Are The Ones We’ve Been Waiting For!”

Saturday , July 11 1-4 pm $ 40 Chris Sparta

Chris Sparta is an award winning journalist with credits in USA Today, Ladies’ Home Journal and People Magazine. She has served as a witness to history covering the deaths of Jackie Onassis and her son, John F. Kennedy Jr. An accomplished feature writer, Chris has written about the use of laughter as a heal- ing tool for USA today. She holds a B.A. Degree in journalism from NYU. Chris is a former hospice volunteer, Reiki Master and a practitioner of numerology, tarot and mediumship. She has trained and studied at Lily Dale, the Omega Institute, the Esalen Institute in CA and has studied with James Van Praagh, John White and Lisa Williams.

Writing as a Healing Tool; Writing is a part of our everyday lives, but it can be used as a tool to transform one’s life. I can show you how to write the note or letter you have always wanted to write. We will talk about our life experiences and some of the relationships that might need repair or a boost and how we can heal them through writing. Participants are encouraged to bring letters that have moved them to share in class. During our workshop we will do an inspiring letter writing exercise to help you to make a greater connection to yourself and those you love.

44 17 WEEK 5 JULY 12—18 Randeane Tetu

Nationally recognized speaker and author, Randeane Tetu, has received numerous awards for writing – including listing in Best American Short Stories. She has read stories from her short fiction collections to audiences at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, Boston Public Library, and for National Public Radio. Her inspirational books bring aspects of healing into the hands of her readers. Randeane offers Writing Workshops, Healing Circles, and private healing sessions. Randeane brings Hathor, Tibetan, Japanese, and Melchizedek energies to her healing work with Quartz Crystal Bowl and voice toning.

Monday , July 13 Dance Harmonics : a Dance Meditation Yes, you can dance. And it can be fun. Dancing takes us out of the head and into the body. Overcome the awkward, the uncomfortable, the ‘yeah, but’ you may feel about dancing, and free the dance spirit within you. Learn how others make it look so easy. Increase balance, flexibility, and range of motion through increased body awareness.

Feel the vibrancy as you raise your frequency, align with your higher self, and experience your spiritual well-being through guided and free-flow dance moments. No dance experience necessary.

Friday , July 17 How to Remember Stuff—A Workshop to improve your memory. We’re here to remember. We’re here to remember who we are and to remember to love. But we’re still frustrated when we can’t remember stuff.

Reduce stress. Gain the memory advantage. Learn the secrets to activate your memory, and improve your success in coursework, conversations, and everyday experiences. Use the techniques that Randeane teaches college students to help you study for school and college, and to help you remember useful stuff like lists and people’s names. Help your guides help you remember by using these access codes to a more successful memory. When you learn the keys, you’ll use them in everyday circumstances to recall what you need to remember.

18 43 Saturday July 18 9-12 pm $ 25 Rev. Elaine Kuzmeskus

Rev. Elaine Kuzmeskus, MS is a nationally recognized Spiritualist medium who is the director of the New England School of Metaphysics in Suffield, CT. She is also the author of three books on mediumship: Connecticut Ghost, Séance 101 and The Making of a Medium. Her latest book, The Art of Mediumship (Schiffer 2012) is a “how to” on developing mediumship. During her career, Elaine Kuzmeskus has conducted many notable séances including the Official Houdini Séance and was recently featured on the PBS special “Things That Go Bump in the Night”.

The Art of Mediumship

Rev Elaine Kuzmeskus will present a seminar on her new book: The Art of Mediumship. How do you know if you have the gift of mediumship? Learn how you can develop your own mediumship skills. The seminar includes valuable information on

* How contact with “the other side” affects you. * How spirits communicate through the psychic senses * How to develop clairvoyance * Tips on psychic investigation * Plus a demonstration of psychometry

Saturday, July 18 1-4 pm $ 25 Séance 101 Physical Links To The Other Side

Have you ever wondered if psychic photographs are real? What famous Spiritualist produced faces of spirit on film? Can spirit actually speak through levitated trumpets? In Séance 101, author and medium, Elaine Kuzmeskus answers these questions as she explores the fascinating world of physical mediumship. Learn more about rare but real physical phenomena, as well as valuable information on

* How to contact spirit through table tipping * Psychic photography with digital or standard cameras * Electronic voice phenomena (EVP) * Spirit Art

42 19 In Memoriam Saturday , July 18 SPECIAL EVENT

Holographic Sound Healing Concert with Quartz Crystal Bowl and Voice Toning 7:30-8:30 pm. $ 20 To my mother Jacqueline Ellis , Randeane Tetu sister Carolyn, and brother Darryl

I send much joy and love as you continue your journey in the spirit realm. I am profoundly grateful for the messages of love and healing that help sustain and inspire me throughout my earthly journey

In Loving Memory Leona Jackson and Bill Marchand

Always on my mind,

Forever in my heart. Holographic Sound Healing Master/Teacher; Melchizedek Method Healing Master/Teacher; Reiki Master; Karuna Master; Shambhala Master; Certified In Quantum Touch and Magnified Healling

The human voice is a carrier wave for consciousness and intention, and toning forms silent prayer into audible sound, heard by the universe. Experience how sound used with intention can shift the energy in and around your body to help reestablish physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health and well being. In this holographic sound healing concert, vibrational sound assists your body’s natural Perhaps they are not Stars in the sky, healing ability, nourishes the emotional self, and nurtures your soul’s highest but rather openings where our Loved Ones purpose. Randeane uses voice toning and quartz crystal bowl to help you release shine down to let us know they are happy. outworn patterning, balance the energy centers of your body, and stimulate all levels of healing. Loving You, Experience the power of intentional sound healing for yourself and for those The Villar Family whom you hold in your intention. If you’d like, bring a photo or write the name of someone you’d like to have receive healing.

If you plan to recline for the concert, please bring a yoga mat and blankets for your comfort.

20 41 In Memoriam Week 6 July 19—26 Joyce Orcutt

Ryan Anthony Deisher Joyce Orcutt is the pastor of the First Spiritualist Church in Willimantic. She is a July 6,1979 - February 2, 2010 certified medium and a commissioned healer who has enjoyed spirit friends and loved ones her entire life. Joyce comes with open doors to share her lifelong The boy we love didn't go away experiences, happenings and teachings with you. He walks beside us every day He is always near still loved, still missed, and always dear

Monday, July 20 Medium/Healing Development Circle Come and sit in circle and experience Spirit Connections. One circle like this is worth six classes! We will sit in the quiet and open the doors of sacred connection to our guides, angels and loved ones on the other side. Messages and happenings will In Loving Memory of our Pine Grove Friends come to us and you will leave feeling relieved with answers of your need. Don’t forget to invite your guides and loved ones to join you. Dress comfortably and bring Georgia Bristol - Dave Goff pen and paper. Janet Hewitt - Gary Merz Elinor Parson - Tom Yankura Richard Basilick - Dave Goodrow

Friday , July 24 Drum Circle We will gather together to form a Sacred Circle to call in our guides and loved ones and to open the door wide to our Creator…..to welcome the Creator, and the Four Directions and to drum and sing and pray for healing. We gather in Love and Dear Pauline, oh so true Harmony to ask for guidance, to enjoy an Awesome Gathering of Sacred Happen- You made us laugh when feeling blue. ings. With much respect and joy we all always leave with Peace, Love and Always had a fact well planned, Gratitude. All are welcome; please bring your drum, rattle or other music maker if that was from this, and other lands. you have one. Don’t worry if you don’t have one, many bring extras to share. It helped us make a solid stand. It’s these moments oh so clear that If you wish you may purchase an affordable drum made by Songbird, a well-known carry us through from year to year. quality drum maker.

Poem written by New London Spiritual Church *Please join us prior to the Drum Circle for a potluck meal. Bring an appetizer, dish, or dessert to share. Meet new friends or enjoy the company of those you already know. Doors open at 5 PM.

40 21 Tuesday September 15, Saturday: July 25 7 - 8:30 pm $20 10:30 am-12:45 pm $ 30 Courtney McInvale Reardon Rebecca Posner Author of the book Haunted Mystic and founder of Seaside Shadows in Mystic, Rebecca Posner, is a psychotherapist, art therapist and aroma therapist, who also prac- Connecticut . Courtney is eager to share Mystic’s haunting, and exciting past tices reflexology and produces many natural products for people and pets. with locals and visitors alike. She conducts historically informative and sometimes spooky tours of the Mystic seaport area. Due to her haunting past Pet Connections Through the Arts of Collage, Writing Shorty Stories or Poetry and sensitivities to the other side, she has always taken an interest in the Animals help teach and guide our human energy paths, connecting us to a higher and unknown and has now put her sensitivities, investigative skills, love of history and larger consciousness. Whether your animals are here or whether they have passed writing aspirations to work. on, come share stories or engage in quiet personal time, celebrating your relationships through the voice of your art work creations. An Evening of Local History and Ghostly Mystery An overview of local haunted locations, history and folklore will be presented. We Materials for the collages and writing projects will be provided. You are welcome to bring will review photographic evidence of spiritual anomalies and listen as Courtney any items that you may want to use in your art projects. talks with you about her experiences growing up with ghosts. Her book, Haunted Mystic, includes stories on Captain Daniel Packer Inne, Whitehall Workshop for age 10 and older Mansion, the former Emporium and more. Pre-registration and payment are needed no later than July 15 in order to prepare materials. Please go to www.pinegrovespiritualistcamp.net or Facebook for a link to our Thursday September 17 PayPal account.. 6 - 8:30 pm $ 20 - 20 minutes Mediums’ Day: Readings with Volunteers from the Spiritualist Community Volunteers from many of the Spiritualist churches as well as other spiritual communities will donate their time for the benefit of Pine Grove Spiritualist Camp. Saturday, July 25 2-3:30 pm $ 25 Emrys Tetu Saturday September 19 10 am Annual Meeting - Closing Day

Emrys Tetu, HHC ; Holistic Health Counselor, has been studying medi- Our Annual Meeting will begin at 10 am If you are a member of the LAS/Pine Grove tation, yoga, and how to connect to Spirit for 22 years. From Connecti- Spiritualist Camp, please make every effort to attend so that YOUR voice can be cut to France, California, Mexico, Canada, India, Hawaii and back she’s heard. gathered insights and blended them together to share with you, wherever you are in your meditation practice. After the meeting we will have a potluck lunch to eat, relax and spend time together celebrating the awesome season we just had! Please bring your favorite dish or Integrated Meditation dessert to share. Beverages are also needed. Think you can’t meditate? I know you can. The remainder of the afternoon will be dedicated to cleaning up and preparing the Already have a solid meditation practice but ready to supplement it? buildings and grounds for winter shut down. All who are able to participate will be We’ve got it. greatly appreciated.

Emrys’ specialty is Decadent Wellness- there’s no suffering in this practice ….she’ll even be talking about how to merge meditation and chocolate! (As well as other food-related meditation opportunities.)

22 39 WEEK 7 JULY 26 – AUGUST 2 Sunday September 13 Verline Eldridge 1– 3 pm $ 48 Rebecca Posner Verline is a well-known and popular medium, storyteller and teacher. She is a NSAC certified medium and works for many Spiritualist Churches throughout Rebecca Posner is a Psychotherapist, Art Therapist and Aroma Therapist who Connecticut and Massachusetts. Verline works directly through and with spirit practices Reflexology and produces many natural products for people and pets and her teachings and workshops are spontaneous, inspired, and always deliv- ered with wit and humor. Creating Your Own Expressive Tree of Life

This workshop is focused on contributing to healing, through working on your own Monday July 27 celebratory creations. Art ,as an expressive tool, helps us on many levels, when at Beyond The Five Senses times words fail. You will be provided a two tiered topiary form, that you will fill in, as Learn to use your whole being to open yourself and expand your awareness of a symbolic tree of life. You will also have a small heart-shaped pin form to create a the earth plane and the spirit realm. Make stronger and meaningful connections wearable channel of expression. This workshop was developed out of a desire to with those on the other side and with each other. express remembrance and the joy of healing. There will be a wide variety of high- end, beautiful materials and textures to work with. If you would like to bring items for your projects, please feel free to do so. Every participant will also receive an aroma- Friday , July 31 therapeutic gift. Developing our Conscious Awareness and Imagination There are many ways to receive messages from the other side and one important Workshop is for participants ages twelve and older. Pre-registration is needed no tool is to expand our imaginations. We can learn to be more alert and in tune Later than September 3 in order to prepare the necessary supplies . Please go to with spirit and more attentive to the ways in which loved ones and guides com- www.pinegrovespiritualistcamp.net or Facebook for a link to our PayPal account.. municate with us. Please note that Verline is an “Inspirational Speaker” and will often be guided to alter the content of her workshops. Monday September 14 7-9 pm $ 25 Gayle Franschetti SPECIAL EVENT CSSA SUMMER FAIR Saturday, August 1 Gayle Franceschetti, Med., Chpt., is an acclaimed intuitive counselor, visionary, 12-4 pm healer, Reiki Master and is a Certified Hypnotherapist. Gayle is an open channel for Divine Energy, integrating the power of Universal Love, Compassion and LAS / Pine Grove Camp and Connecticut State Spiritualist Association (CSSA) Understanding. invites you to an afternoon of fun and entertainment from noon to 4 pm. There

will be a variety of readers and healers from whom you can choose a favorite Group Life Regression modality or try something new. Vendors will help make this a festive event. Through exploration of your past lives you can learn about previous connection with your current family and the significant people in your life. If you have difficulty breaking through fear, find yourself repeating unproductive behavior CSSA consists of six churches and one camp: Albertson Memorial Church, Old patterns, or constantly sabotaging yourself., Past Life regression is an effective Greenwich; Church of the Infinite Spirit, Newington; First Spiritualist Church of way of discovering why and helps you to move forward in life with greater ease . Willimantic, Willimantic; National Spiritualist Norwich Church, Norwich; New

London Spiritualist Church, Niantic; Spiritualist Church of Peace and Light, Mys-

tic; and the Ladies Aid Society Pine Grove Spiritualist Camp, Niantic.

38 23 WEEK 8 AUGUST 2—8 Saturday, September 12 Rev Kathleen Hoffman 1-3 pm $ 20 Karen Irons, CPDT

Rev. Kathleen Hoffman is the Pastor of The First Spiritualist Church of Onset, MA. She completed her courses through the American Federation of Spiritualist Churches, and is certified through The First Spiritualist Church of Onset. Rev. Hoffman is a certified Medium, Healer and Minister. Kathleen is a graduate of Radiant Healing School. She is a Reiki Master Teacher, Magnified Healing, Certified Hypnotherapist, Feng Shui consultant and Akashic Records Reader. Rev. Hoffman has gifts of Spirit Drawing, Clairvoyance, Clairaudience and Transfiguration. Her spiritual work has been featured in many newspapers, on Karen Irons is an AKC CGC examiner, Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT). Owner operator of Karen’s Dogs, she believes our relationship with our animals is a radio and the TV show “Awake in the Dream” with Penelope Chatterton. two-way happening and uses gentle and positive training techniques.

Connections, Relationships With Dogs Join certified dog trainer Karen Irons, for an exploration of the bond we have with our Monday, August 3 best friends. This workshop will offer a look into the emotional lives of our pets. There Inspirational Guidance from Spirit are many ways to interpret and respond to the language of communication. Come In this workshop we will explore how Spirit works with us, and the different explore the emotional language of our pets and build a broader understanding that ways Spirit comes through. We will ask Spirit our questions and see what supports more productive interactions. Karen’s will donate all of her proceeds to comes in for ourselves and others. Do you have a question you want to ask Animal Rescue. Spirit? Let’s share and explore the many ways they try to get us to the answers we seek. September 12 4:30-7 pm Donation $ 5

Open Mic, Acoustic Music, and Poetry Readings. Friday, August 7 Come share with others in a relaxing and supportive environment. Our beautiful Change Your Letters—Change Your Life Spiritualist Camp is located on the picturesque inlands of CT bay. Do you know that how you write your name can make a big difference on how your life unfolds at any specific time? Are you aware that you have a Poets who would like to read their poetry are welcome to read for 10-15 minutes color, a Guardian Angel and an animal guide specific to the first letter of your each. Poets, please arrive 15 minutes early so we may organize the time. name? The letters of our names can tell us what we came to earth to do and be. Letters have transitional powers; a shared technology of the ages. In During the first half-hour of our evening, as well as during our half hour intermis- this workshop you will learn the power of the first letter of your name, how to sion, we invite Musicians to perform. write the letters of the Alphabet, and the meaning of each letter. You do not Musicians: So we may provide everyone interested an opportunity to per- have to have good penmanship! Come and learn about this fascinating form, please RSVP 2 days before event : [email protected] technology and its significance to you.

24 37 Saturday, August 8 10:30 am – 12 pm $ 10 Wednesday September 9 Maggie Barilli 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. $ 35 Rebecca Posner & Linda Wojcik Maggie Barili, RN, LAC is a Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist, founder and owner of Niantic Acupuncture and Family Wellness, LLC Rebecca Posner is a Psychotherapist, Art Therapist and Aroma Therapist who practices Reflexology and produces many natural products for people and pets The Dynamics of Acupuncture Linda Wojcik is a Bach Flower Practitioner (BFP) ,Spiritual Intuitive and Nutritional Have you ever wondered what acupuncture was all about or what an acupuncture Kinesiologist needle feels like?

The class will begin with a short introduction and provision of an Ear Acupuncture Learning to Create a Healing Mind Set treatment for each attendee with a 20 minute period of quiet meditation while ear This workshop is an exploration of avenues you will become aware of and can begin needles are in. Following the treatment period, Maggie will answer questions and to practice. They will include conversation, connection-making, relaxation techniques, teach about how Acupuncture works to affect all aspects of our health; our physical, and chakra awareness. These will support free flowing energy that will help interpret emotional, seasonal and spiritual wellbeing. and release blocked energy.

Identifying individual chakras and 'chakra personality' will help awaken conscious- Saturday August 8 ness. Together, we will explore awareness that encourages creating a mind-set 1-4 pm $ 25 accessible to one's self, awakening the energy and beauty you want to be and that Jean Mandeville you want to see within the world. In addition, you will also be given a complimentary, sample relaxation spray. Trance Medium and healer, Jean Mandeville teaches classes in trance, meditation,

meeting your guides, assisting in crossing over and much more in Rhode

Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts. She has given readings in the United

States, Mexico and by phone to clients in Brazil, New York City and Pennsylvania. Thursday September 10 She has actively been studying spirituality for 20 years. Jean is a Reiki Master and 6- 8:30 pm has received advanced training in Integrated Energy Healing. Jean is honored and Mediums’ Day: Readings with Volunteers from the Spiritualist Community grateful to serve spirit. Volunteers from many of the Spiritualist churches as well as other spiritual communi- ties will donate their time for the benefit of Pine Grove Spiritualist Camp. Fee: $ 20 for 20 minutes.. All proceeds donated to the Spiritualist Camp. Meditation: Meet with Loved Ones Who have Transitioned In this class you will have the opportunity to observe Jean in trance and questions . may be asked of her Guides.

Friday, September 11 While in trance, one of Jean's guides speaks and answers questions from the group. Movie Night Doors open at 6 pm. Movie starts at 7 pm The guide who participates with the group depends on the purpose of the gathering. Join the Pine Grove Community for a movie and refreshments. We are asking a $4 donation to cover the cost of refreshments. Please check Facebook and our website During her class, participants will receive a clearing based on the Spiritual Response in August for the title and for information on the movie we are offering . Technique. The class will learn how to connect with high self. This activity further strengthens other modalities such as healing, mediumship, etc. Then through guided imagery, the class will be able to access loved ones who have transitioned .

36 25 Week 9 AUGUST 9—16 Saturday, September 5 2:30—5:30 pm $ 30 Pamela Edmunds Gayle Franschetti

Pamela is a Medium, Holistic Healing Practitioner, Teacher, and an International Radio Show Host. She has a BA in Women's Studies, and a Masters in Holistic Leadership. Pamela travels throughout the country to churches, healing centers, Gayle Franschetti, Med., Chpt., is an acclaimed intuitive counselor, visionary, and homes where she teaches and demonstrates Mediumship, Trance Medi- healer, Reiki Master and is a Certified Hypnotherapist. Gayle is an open channel umship, and healing. She is the Host of "Bridge Between Two Worlds" Radio Show for Divine Energy, integrating the power of Universal Love, Compassion and Un- which airs weekly online. Pamela maintains an office in Shirley, MA, where she derstanding. assists others in their own healing.

Connecting to Our Mother Earth This Workshop is experiential in nature and presents, many tools and techniques Monday August 10 for grounding to our Earth. Come and join with other like minded individuals as we allow ourselves to explore and reconnect in new ways to our Mother Earth Trance Mediumship and Transfiguration Séance and her inhabitants. The more connected and grounded we are to Earth , Join us for a séance during which time Trance Medium Pamela Marie Edmunds will the easier it is for us to access other dimensions and the more our body is allow several evolved beings from the spiritual realms to communicate through her. shielded from any electromagnetic interference, which in turn enables us to deal While sitting in the dark with a red light you, will have the opportunity to see them with life in a secure, rational and loving manner .

transfigure themselves physically over Pamela's face and body. They will share

words of support and guidance for these times of much change. Bring along some questions to ask them .

Friday, August 14

An Evening of Trance Mediumship Practice Join us for an opportunity to practice and to observe fellow students do Trance Mediumship. Listen to what the spirit world has to share about the changing times that we are in. This class will begin with a discussion of the basics of trance and then Pamela will use a simple technique to assist one student at a time into a trance state. Once in the appropriate state, they will be able to receive communication from a teacher or master in the spirit world. Pamela will work with as many students as time will allow.

26 35 Saturday, August 15 Week 12 AUGUST 30—SEPTEMBER 6 10 am—12 pm $ 25 Rev. Susan Ferency Mary Ellen Norton

Mary Ellen has been doing tarot, psychometry* and intuitive readings since 1976, in such venues as college campuses, casinos, psychic fairs and home parties. She also leads workshops. Her readings help you review where you are mentally, spiritually, Susan has been working with spirit for over 25 years and is an ordained minister, physically and emotionally, revealing patterns and challenges, and providing insight to certified medium and a National Spiritualist Teacher. She has experience with your life. Mary Ellen’s background includes a B.S. in Education and a M.S. in Health physical mediumship and is a clairvoyant. Susan has traveled all over the country Administration. She is also a Reiki Master. to share the teachings of Spiritualism through mediumship and inspirational speaking. * If you are unfamiliar with psychometry, this is where a reader holds a personal item (like a watch, ring, glasses or keys) to pick up on what is happening in your life.

Auras Do you remember your middle school science lessons where you took a picture of a Monday August 31 leaf and then took a photo of the leaf after it had been ripped off? The second photo A Progressive Mediumship Workshop looked like the 1st one even though the leaf had been torn. This class will invite the In this class you have the opportunity to come away experiencing something more beginner to see with their third eye and look around the energetic field of a person about mediumship. It helps participants get in and touch with their guides and instead of a leaf. You will learn to see the colors that are given off by a person and loved ones as well as the guides and loved ones of others. It is great for begin- learn how to interpret them. You will learn how to scan a body and look for any block- ners as well as those who wish to enhance and strengthen skills already ages and interpret what you see. developed. It is a workshop so be prepared to have fun and to participate. This workshop will focus on the progressive stages of mediumship. Darlene Melillo 1-4 pm $ 25 Saturday August 15

Friday September 4 Darlene has served on both the Albertson Memorial Church of Spiritualism and the The Healing Pyramid CSSA boards as treasurer. She was the Vice President of the Pine Grove Spiritualist Pyramids have been around for eons. We have unlocked only a percentage of Camp Board. She is a certified SRT practitioner, a Certified Coach and a their purpose and what they can do. We know that they contain a great deal of certified crisis counselor. She has developed a Chakra Forgiveness Clearing modality and an Inner Peace Reading modality. She teaches mediumship development classes, healing energy. This workshop demonstrates various magnetic healing energies Spiritual Connection Classes, and facilitates spiritual and healing groups. She does vi- including the magnetic healing energy of the pyramid. Everyone will have a sionary tarot readings as well as healings with the seashells. chance to experience the healing energy of the pyramid as well as practicing other forms of healing. You will come away from this class with new, practical Sea Shell Wisdom—The Oceans Crystals knowledge of healing and have fun participating. Sea Shells are the crystals of the sea. They are from the animal kingdom of the water element , whereas crystals are from minerals and earth element. Sea Shells support energy work and are divination tools that enable us to speak with our inner self for growth. The wisdom they deliver is empowering and transformative.

Come and explore what these creatures of the sea reveal from your subconscious mind that is influencing your life. Seashells unlock truths within us and contain powerful heal- ing energy within their matrix.

34 27 Week 10 AUGUST 16—23 Saturday August 29 Patricia Mellman, C.M., C.H. 1-4 pm $ 25 Rev. Tom Kearns Discover The Spiritual Power in Your Chart; Saturn Square Neptune – Blessing or Curse?

The first heard their Rappings on the night of March 31, 1848. This event was the foundation of Spiritualism and opened the doorway to Spirit Communication. There were five planets in Pisces that day including Saturn and Neptune. These powerful energies will be Squared in November and December 2015, opening a new doorway to the reality of Spirit Communications. This powerful Astrological event is part of a 36 -year cycle that combines the energy of Saturn (reality and boundaries) with Neptune (spirituality, imagination and intuition), allowing us to make the nebulous more substantial or get lost in confusion. 2015 also marks the final exact Square between Uranus and Pluto.

We will examine each participant’s personal Astrology Chart to show how it Patricia Mellman, an active spiritualist since 1998, serves as secretary of the First reveals the Powers of Your Soul. You can use this intense transit to open your creative, spiritual and psychic potential. Bring your date, time (if available) and Spiritualist Church of Quincy, MA. She is a Certified Medium and Commissioned place of birth to receive a personal insight that can show you how to take Healer through the Morris Pratt Institute and the Quincy Church, currently working advantage of the opportunities that are coming your way. You do not need to toward her Certification as Licentiate Minister. As a Medium, Patricia provides her know Astrology to benefit from this class. clients with information and comfort that love continues after physical separation. She brings clear and precise evidence of her client’s loved ones and friends, letting them know that there is no death and that our energy and love continue from the other side of life.

Patricia is also the Proprietress of Mercury Rising Astrological Service in Falmouth, Cape Cod . She has been an astrologer for over 40 Years, and studied with renowned Isabela Hickey , one of the first to teach Astrology form a spiritual perspective

28 33 Monday , August 17 WEEK 11 AUGUST 23 –30 Opening the Door to Mediumship Rev. Thomas Kearns

In this interactive class we will begin to develop your mediumistic abilities and skills or to strengthen your current abilities. We will use CERT method along with Rev. Thomas F. Kearns is an ordained Spiritualist Minister, Certified Psychic Medi- what techniques help you to blend with Spirit to bring through valid and accurate um and Commissioned Healer. He has been a student, teacher and practitioner of information . We will discuss the difference in mediumship clairvoyance, Astrology for over 35 years. He holds a BS degree in Psychology, an MA in clairaudience , clairsentience, etc. to realize your strongest abilities now. You Philosophy, and has taught World Religions at the University of Albany. He is author will learn the “ Spirit Calling Card “ to enable you to know when you are truly of “The Art of the Mystic,” “The Dove,” and “In the Palm of the Hand of God.” He connected with the Discarnate Spirit. Discover what role spirit guides play in our developed Linear Astrology TM and produced “Fundamentals of Astrology” and continued development as well as meditative techniques to strengthen your “Predicting the Future.“ abilities and to correctly understand and work with your gifts and abilities. Though exercise and mediation we will open the door to higher levels of medi- umship. This class is open to beginning and intermediate mediumship levels .

Monday August 24 Red Light Séance and Class- Manifestation of Spirit The purpose of the Red Light Séance and Class is to demonstrate spirit manifesta- tion and how the imagination can be used as the doorway to the world of spirit. Each participant will be given the opportunity to be the focus of the red light if they desire to allow spirit to manifest around them. This Red Light Séance and Class will help 1) empower your ability to see and sense spirit guides and loved ones using the power of your imagination, 2) open the power of your intuition and understanding to new possibilities, and 3) enhance your Spiritual and Psychic gifts by giving you a proven process to help you make spirit contact.

Albert Einstein said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge... knowledge is Friday August 21 limited... imagination... embraces all there will ever be to know and understand.”. Changing Emotions – the Moon in the Birth Chart The imagination is not the Spiritual, nor is it the Psychic, but it is the function of our Each of us has a natal moon placed in one of the 12 signs of the Zodiac. The moon minds that allows us to make contact with the Spirit and the Psychic worlds. moves approximately every 2.5 days, into a different sign – this energy awakes our feelings through different areas of our lives. The moon represents emotion, personality, the women in our lives and our Mother. How you are feeling today has a lot to do with Friday, August 28 your tomorrow. Gallery Readings -with a Spiritual twist Each participant will receive a Psychic and Spiritual Message during this Gallery Learn how to use the ever changing powerful energy of the Moon as we look at our natal Reading and workshop. The event will start with a prayer and powerful guided medi- birth chart and how your personality shines through all your interactions. This class will tation designed to help open each participant to their own spiritual and psychic abili- give you the basic understanding of the Moon in your birth chart and you will leave with valid information to assist your ability to track the cycle of the moon for the next 6-12 ties. The meditation includes visualization techniques based on ancient Buddhist months in your own astrological chart. traditions. The moderator Rev. Kearns did his Masters thesis in Buddhism and has helped build the Grafton Peace Pagoda and Temple in Grafton NY, a beautiful mon- Each individual will receive their own natal chart to work with – please have your birth ument built to inspire peace and healing in the world. date, time and place available when you come to the workshop.

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*FREE* Saturday August 22 10 – 11:30 am *FREE* Saturday August 22 1-4 pm $ 30 Helen Evrard, MD. The Interactive Word/Angel Workshop

"Is This Thing On?" In this workshop, participants will each access one of eighty words of a positive and Navigating the Digital World reflective nature based on the book “Positive Matters: Words, Quotations and Sto- The digital divide widens with the rapid pace of new innovations and gadgets. What ries to Heal and Inspire.” The word will be paired with an Angel Tarot Card. You will is out there and how it might benefit you can be lost in all the tech talk. Abby helps learn how the individual word along with the etymology, accompanying quotations, "digital immigrants" (those baby boomers and beyond not born with a keyboard and and story become the basis for contemplation and guidance that can function in an mouse in hand) understand what everyone is talking about and how to decide what oracular manner. The card and word will act in tandem to synergize the process. might work best for them. It’s both fun and revelatory, and provides a new way to explore the deeper con- sciousness. Each participant will leave with a complimentary copy of “Positive Matters” in e-book format. Hard Copy books and companion wooden sticks with words ( Positive Pulls) will be available for optional purchase ( $ 30 set or $ 15 each)

Abby Stokes, author of "Is This Thing On?" A Friendly Guide to Everything Digi- tal for Newbies, Technophobes, and the Kicking & Screaming has taken on the role of the Johnny Appleseed of Technology crisscrossing the country to help Digital Immigrants conquer their fear of technology. Abby has single-handedly helped a quarter million digitally challenged people cross the digital divide and get online.

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