July Mini-Retreat for Community Builders’ Renewal & Resilience

If community builders burn out, then “the way things are” wins.

Feeling pulled in many directions – maybe it’s kinda hard to catch your breath? Or are you even at-risk for burnout in your community work (paid or unpaid)?

• So how about putting on your “oxygen mask” to catch your breath for now?
• And try some fresh practices, in good company, to build your resilience for the long run!
• Feed your renewal and power from the inside out!
• FAQ/Frequently Asked Questions found here

What are others saying about their mini-retreat?

• It’s a time of Abundance…Wonder… Strengthening…Self-care (that) isn’t selfish….Grace…Growth….(Being) Rooted….Planting & Replanting…Sprouting. (Participants words after April’s mini-retreat
• You’re not there to take care of anyone else but yourself.

Free! Why RSVP on Eventbrite?

The July theme and details will be emailed to those who RSVP by clicking here.

• Several recent monthly mini-retreats filled all spaces and had a waiting list, so please RSVP as soon as you can. Back by popular demand!
• If the tickets are full, please look for the button to join the waiting list, and you’ll be notified if a spot opens up. (Everyone was admitted from the previous waiting list.)
• We want you to let you know about any changes (due to weather etc) and we want to have enough food and supplies, without wasting.

Schedule for Saturday, July 13

• 11:15-11:30am arrival and lunch served, socializing begins. (Semi-potluck; main dishes provided. Please bring something to share if you can, but don’t let that keep you away.)
• 11:55am the Circle opens so we can finish up by 4pm, including breaks. It’s important to be there from 11:55am to 4pm, since what we do builds on itself.

Who’s it for? Any prior experience needed?

We who are engaged in community building in any setting, paid or unpaid – we who give so much to others – may want to recharge professionally or personally.

• All are welcome who are building their community – or hope to – whether paid or not
• There are always newcomers. No previous experience is needed. Please invite others to consider it?

Frequently Asked Questions/FAQs: Please see the attachment or click here for more key info on the following topics

• What will we do? How will we do it?
• Where, Parking, RTA, Cost/Contributions?
• What to bring or wear?
• Who’s facilitating? Who’s sponsoring this?
• Why?
• Questions or obstacles?

For more information or help with any questions, obstacles, RSVPs or the Wait List, please contact Erika Brown at ebrown@neighborhoodgrants.org or cell (216-313-7263) or Tony Vento at tony.vento@purposematters.org or by cell (216-313-0546).

Why?

“There is something in every one of you that waits and listens for the sound of the genuine in yourself. It is the only true guide you will ever have. And if you cannot hear it, you will all of your life spend your days on the ends of strings that somebody else pulls.”
― Howard Thurman, former chaplain of Boston U & Howard U, mentor to generations of activists and community builders

When
Saturday Jul 13, 2024 ⋅ 11:15am – 4pm (Eastern Time – New York)

Location
Neighborhood Connections: 1971 E 66th St, Cleveland, OH 44103
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Organizer
Tony Vento