Paula D'Arcy, a writer, retreat leader, and conference and seminar speaker, travels widely in the United States, Canada, and abroad. She specializes in spirituality, teaching writing, and women's initiation and rites of passage. Paula is the author of eight books and a one-act play called, "On My Way Home." Some of her titles are "Song for Sarah," "When People Grieve," "Gift of the Red Bird," "Red Fire," "A New Set of Eyes," "Seeking with All My Heart," and "Sacred Threshold."

She is also President of the Red Bird Foundation, which supports the growth and spiritual development of those in need and furthers a ministry both to those in prison and those living in third world or disadvantaged cultures.

Paula's ministry grew from personal tragedy. In 1975 she survived a drunk driving accident, which took the lives of her husband and twenty-one-month-old daughter. Pregnant at the time, Paula survived the accident to give birth to a second daughter, Beth Starr.

A former psychotherapist who ministered to those facing issues of grief and loss, Paula worked with the Peale Foundation, founded by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, from 1980 until his death in 1993. Today her work includes leading workshops and retreats related to spirituality, aspiring writers, and women's gatherings, including Women's Initiation and Rites of Passage. In recent years she has teamed with Richard Rohr to present seminars on the Male/Female Journey and Spirituality in the Two Halves of Life.

She will be coming to St. John's October 12-13, 2012 at the Lantern. Registration $40.00 (cash or cheque only) includes a pre-registration fee of $10.00 and lunch on Saturday. Registration Deadline: September 21, 2012. Please send name, address, and postal code, e-mail address to Sr. Marie Crotty, RSm, Speaker Conference, 120 Mundy Pond Road, St. John's, NL A1E 1V1 . For more information please contact The Lantern 709-753-8760. Paula D'Arcy's Website.     (Registration Form) .

Nano Nagle Spirituality Centre Programs
Ongoing weekly sessions facilitated by Betty Daniels include
Growing Younger, Living Longer
Secrets of the Universe
Eden Energy Medicine
Guided Meditation Sessions

Lantern Update
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Coming up:
Spring Labyrinth 'A Walking Meditation' and
Spring A Season of Birthing
May 15, Wednesday, 7:00 - 9:00 pm (Preregister by Tuesday, May 14) details

Chow Qigong – pronounced chee-gong (NEW!)
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T'ai Chi Chih Joy thru Movement
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Bio-spiritual Focusing: "Let the Body Speak Its Mind"
Facilitator: Donna Burt, Bio-spiritual Focusing Teacher
Feelings are a body experience, and our minds use the information from our body experience to construct thoughts, generate behavior, and motivate our ways of being in the world. The first step is to learn to use the "felt sense" or internal body sensations, as a tool for yourself as well as situations with family, friends and in the workplace. This workshop is information based, as well as experiential. There will be time for questions and sharing.

Four Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30 pm, January 16-February 6
Cost: $40.

Weekly Bioenergetics Exercise Classes
Facilitator: Donna Burt, BSF Teacher, Bioenergetics Trainee
Bioenergetics is a holistic approach to the relief of stress and the increase of energy.
The exercises are designed to help you get in touch with your body sensations, are tailored to your body needs, and incorporate stretching, sustained postures, vocal expressions and fun. Come and experience a unique body/mind approach to well-being and health in a group setting. No experience or fitness level is necessary. This workshop is information based, as well as experiential. There will be time for questions and sharing. *** Note: Wear loose clothing. Bring Yoga mat or large towel.

Tuesdays, 1:30-2:30 pm, beginning January 15.
Cost: $10/class.