Birds of a feather (for active aging adults) Winter Cohort

**Birds of a Feather uses creativity for transformation, co-creating an
intimate circle of trust and belonging through nature-based Jewish practices
for Jewish women ages 55 +.**

**Who?** We welcome women aged 55 and above from all backgrounds, including
Jewish and non-Jewish individuals. Circles are kept small and intimate with a
maximum of 12 participants.

**What?** Our activities are loosely scheduled, allowing us to co-create this
space together. Each circle opens with an introduction and connection with one
another, lunch is provided, we move onto our creative activity and close with
a personal reflection.

* **Wednesday, 1/22 11:00 am**
_Inner Canvas:_ I will lead you all in a guided painting meditation that
shifts the focus from creating a masterpiece to embracing the present moment
with self-compassion and gratitude.🖌️🎨

* **Wednesday, 2/5 11:00 am**
_Sand Art Terrariums:_ For a Tu B‘Shevat themed project, Micah Luke will lead
us in sand art terrarium-making. 🌵🌵🌵

* **Wednesday, 2/19 11:00 am**
_Mindful Mandalas:_ In Jewish tradition, the** **_“evil eye,”_** ** or _ayin
hara_ (עין הרע), is the belief that too much attention, envy, or praise can
unintentionally bring harm or misfortune through jealousy or negative energy.
Together, we’ll create our own evil eye mandala using meditative dot painting.
🧿

* **Wednesday, 3/5 11:00 am**
_Preparing Mishloach Manot_** _:_** Mishloach manot is a Jewish tradition of
exchanging food or drink gifts with friends, family, and neighbors on Purim. 🧺

* **Wednesday, 3/19 11:00 am**
_The Kabbalah of Food: Four Paths of Eating:_ We’ll sample delicious foods,
savoring each bite mindfully, and discuss the spiritual connection between
nourishment, intention, and awareness. 🍫

* **Wednesday, 4/2 11:00 am**
_Life in Movement:_ Join us for _light, energizing movement!_ Wake up all
your cells, move energy, connect with nature, and _dive deeply into joy!_ 👯‍♀️

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