The Artist's Way

Spring Offering: Acupuncture for you and a loved one package discount. $199 ($101discount) Feel better together and save. (Appointments can be booked back to back or at different times .) 505-270-2035 to book. Offering allergy relief, better energy. Acupuncture Gua Sha Cupping Teas Manuka honey eye wash And more

Join us for Tea, in the style of a Chinese gung fu tea gathering Friday's at 5pm. Gongfu tea or kung fu tea (Chinese: 工夫茶 or 功夫茶; both gōngfū chá), literally "making tea with skill", is a traditional Chinese tea preparation method sometimes called a "tea ceremony". It is probably based on the tea preparation approaches originating in Fujian and the Chaoshan area of eastern Guangdong.

Please at least be versed in the basic rules, if you are a beginner that has never played. Meet at the champion court, by the bathrooms. Even though it's drop in when you can, the earlier our members can get there, the better we have a chance of claiming more courts that are close to each other. **A Different Format - Please Read:** What does "drop-in" mean? When you RSVP to the event, you ain't gotta be there right at the start. Stop by whenever and leave when you're ready. I will be there for at least the minimum time posted. Do RSVP so I have an idea of how many to expect, and it's good for the meetup group to track participation. **Play Format:** I need yall's help to keep play fair and fluid for all members. If there are members waiting to be rotated in, the 2 players that just lost in the current game rotate out to wait in line. The first 2 players waiting in line then rotate in, and the players that just won the game stay on court but split up. Holler at me if you need clarification. **What to Expect:** Casual pickleball for all levels; total beginners welcome. This venue is outdoors; if the weather turns, the event may be canceled. Please watch the event page and check your email for updates. We use public courts, and it’s not unusual to wait for court space to become available. **What to Bring:** * Paddle * Balls * Weather appropriate clothing * Hydration * Non-marking court shoes **Important:** If for any reason you are unable to attend, please update your RSVP. Thanks!

Please at least be versed in the basic rules, if you are a beginner that has never played. Meet at the champion court, by the bathrooms. Even though it's drop in when you can, the earlier our members can get there, the better we have a chance of claiming more courts that are close to each other. **A Different Format - Please Read:** What does "drop-in" mean? When you RSVP to the event, you ain't gotta be there right at the start. Stop by whenever and leave when you're ready. I will be there for at least the minimum time posted. Do RSVP so I have an idea of how many to expect, and it's good for the meetup group to track participation. **Play Format:** I need yall's help to keep play fair and fluid for all members. If there are members waiting to be rotated in, the 2 players that just lost in the current game rotate out to wait in line. The first 2 players waiting in line then rotate in, and the players that just won the game stay on court but split up. Holler at me if you need clarification. **What to Expect:** Casual pickleball for all levels; total beginners welcome. This venue is outdoors; if the weather turns, the event may be canceled. Please watch the event page and check your email for updates. We use public courts, and it’s not unusual to wait for court space to become available. **What to Bring:** * Paddle * Balls * Weather appropriate clothing * Hydration * Non-marking court shoes **Important:** If for any reason you are unable to attend, please update your RSVP. Thanks!

For those of you who can't make it for Tuesday breakfasts (and anyone else who would like to come) we will be having an additional breakfast EVERY FRIDAY at Copper Canyon Cafe.

The pathway towards awakening wends its way through the depths of our hearts. But our glimpses of the heart are fleeting. Join us to explore how to wake the heart and keep it open, through the powerful avenues of poetry, music, imagery, and text. *"If one learns to listen to the heart, it will tell one things so clearly—what must be done, what must not be done, the real nature of people, places, and things. Only it speaks so quietly, so subtly, and immediately a flood of reactions, explanations, excuses, theories have swamped it, and we do not even recognise it speak. Only listening carefully to what it wants to say, and remaining still until it has spoken, one cannot really do the wrong thing."* \~ Rodney Collin, from *The Theory of Conscious Harmony,* Chapter on *Heart* ***Jennie Hansen*** *is a professional musician and writer who has studied philosophy for 22 years and has been a Director of the Los Angeles Center of the Academy.* ***Banner Image:*** *Mary Magdalene* by He Qi (c.2012)

**Cantos De Corazon** **Songs From the Heart** **In this ceremony, women will gather together in the sacred womb seated in circle upon the Earth as we join our voices together in sacred song. Reconnecting to our feminine birthright, our sacred heart and our creative power to embue our lives with beauty. We will also be utilizing the plant spirit medicine of flower essences to assist us with connecting to our heart center. This ceremony will be Led by me with the assistance of my two senior students Leslie and Maribeth.** **To prepare for this special event, please bring flowers that resonate with you, a nourishing snack or light dish to share afterwards, come fully hydrated, bring water to drink, two towels one for inside the womb and one to dry off after, and wear bathing attire or similar. We humbly ask for a $40 energy exchange to support our sacred work. Space is limited, so kindly message me to RSVP and secure your spot and for the address. May we embark on this incredible journey together, blessed with love, light, and profound connection!**

Basic Two Step consists of two quick steps followed by two slow steps. It is a partnered dance, often found at country bars. Nightclub and 4-count swing (Country Western Swing) are also partnered dances and easy to find in Albuquerque. Great for beginner students. Join us at any time. Drop-in lessons are $19 + tax. [Packages](https://www.cspdancestudios.com/group-classes/) are available which brings the prices down per class. Clicking the "Going" button here on Meetup does not register you for class! [Click here to register](https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/mainclass?studioid=19557&tg=&vt=&lvl=&stype=&view=&trn=0&page=&catid=&prodid=&date=12%2f19%2f2023&classid=0&prodGroupId=&sSU=&optForwardingLink=&qParam=&justloggedin=&nLgIn=&pMode=0&loc=1) and make a MindBody Profile, or you can call the studio at 505-883-9521.

The Temazcal Healing Sweat Lodge is a traditional “Four Door” ceremony. This is a purification ceremony with 4 rounds, followed with a community gathering The Temazcal takes us back into the womb of our Mother for cleansing and purification, this is a death and rebirth process. Our goal is to hold space where our community can join together to empower each other’s healing. The lodge will last as long or short as we need, but typically 1.5 to 2 hours. The responsibility for your health considerations is your own, so please ask whatever questions you need to ensure your safety. It is expected that you are forthcoming and open about any health considerations you may have. Please consider that you will be in darkness, intense heat, and around smoke/fire, to create an environment which challenges you to grow. This is a no pay to pray ceremony, however monetary love offerings are greatly appreciated. A few items I recommend bringing: Plenty of water 1-3 Towels Blanket (optional) Bathing suit or something comfortable to sweat and get dirty in Change of clothes Drum/ rattles (optional) Items you’d like for ceremony, totems/fetishes…etc (optional) Healthy Food item/snack to share \*\*Please note the end time is set for 4 pm, however, this ceremony can go longer or shorter than noted. Depending on how many attendees and how long each attendee prays for for each round will determine how long this ceremony runs for. Please plan accordingly and make this day a day for just ceremony.\*\* Please be aware that it may be chilly out during our ceremony so the blankets and towels will be helpful. Thank you all for walking this journey with me. A’ho Mitakuye Oasin! Wopila!

Come learn some of the most popular line dances! Level II is more challenging than Level I, but all levels of dancers are welcome at this FUN Level II class! Line dancing is one of the best ways to get you out moving on the floor. Where would you use Line Dance? Why should you learn? You've totally seen it before at weddings, high school dances and country bars! A certain song comes on and EVERYONE heads to the dance floor to groove out the same moves at the same time as everyone else and it's a total BLAST! You should learn line dance so you're not the only one sitting down while everyone else is out on the dance floor. Line dance is also a FANTASTIC way to practice your coordination and timing without a partner to worry about. Drop-in lessons are $19 + Tax. [Packages](https://www.cspdancestudios.com/group-classes/) are available which brings the prices down per class. Clicking the "Going" button here on Meetup does not register you for class! [Click here to register](https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/mainclass?studioid=19557&tg=&vt=&lvl=&stype=&view=&trn=0&page=&catid=&prodid=&date=12%2f19%2f2023&classid=0&prodGroupId=&sSU=&optForwardingLink=&qParam=&justloggedin=&nLgIn=&pMode=0&loc=1) and create a MindBody Profile, or you can call the studio at 505-883-9521.

Come learn some of the most popular line dances! All levels welcome! Line dancing is one of the best ways to get you out moving on the floor. Where would you use Line Dance? Why should you learn? You've totally seen it before at weddings, high school dances and country bars! A certain song comes on and EVERYONE heads to the dance floor to groove out the same moves at the same time as everyone else and it's a total BLAST! You should learn line dance so you're not the only one sitting down while everyone else is out on the dance floor. Line dance is also a FANTASTIC way to practice your coordination and timing without a partner to worry about. Drop-in lessons are $19 + Tax. [Packages](https://www.cspdancestudios.com/group-classes/) are available which brings the prices down per class. Clicking the "Going" button here on Meetup does not register you for class! [Click here to register](https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/mainclass?studioid=19557&tg=&vt=&lvl=&stype=&view=&trn=0&page=&catid=&prodid=&date=12%2f19%2f2023&classid=0&prodGroupId=&sSU=&optForwardingLink=&qParam=&justloggedin=&nLgIn=&pMode=0&loc=1) and create a MindBody Profile, or you can call the studio at 505-883-9521.

**Join us for Writing!** Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. We have some people that gather every Tuesday evening - two of which are finishing books. If you think you can benefit from having a set time to write, please join us. What to expect: We sit at tables close to each other, we discuss a few things when we first get seated, we ask questions when we have questions, and otherwise, we write. We sit in the bar area and are usually the only ones with Laptops. I will try to have a Shut Up and Write sign. Please feel free to ask if we are the writing group. Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.

Afromundo.org Afromundo provides a free event series: Wellness And The Art Of Expression featuring different talented facilitators, every first Saturdays of each month from 2-4:30p at The Source in Studio 1- Bluroom

(Shared time & place with Spatial Computing – Boxing Bear Brewing, Bridges on Tramway) ChatGPT can write poems, but it doesn’t understand the concept of space. It has no body, no physics, no real sense of how objects relate in 3D. That limitation is pushing AI into its next frontier: **world models**, systems trained on video, 3D scans, and spatial data that simulate physical environments and understand cause-and-effect. Why this matters for immersive artists: * AI that understands installations as environments * Tools that can reason about spatial composition * Real-time adaptive immersive spaces * Blending generative AI with embodied experience If immersive art creates experiences people move through, world-model AI aims to help machines *move through them too*. This will be an informal, conversation-style meetup, where we think out loud over beverages. No technical background required. Curiosity encouraged. ➡️ Details & discussion prompts here: [World Models, Spatial Computing, and What ChatGPT Can't Do](https://www.meetup.com/spatial/events/313332448)

STRIKE A POSE For Strength, Balance & Confidence Move. Breathe. Shine. Come and find your edge. Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 AM $12 Drop in $100 10 class pass Which includes Patricia’s Gravity classes 5:30 every Thursday Vinyasa Flow Stringing, Hatha yoga, poses together, incorporating breath work, offering different asanas weekly and chakra descriptions sprinkled in to Ip you work with your flow. Yoga means Union of mind, body and spirit Patricia Rockwood (500 RYT) Together Source studio 2 1111 Carlisle Blvd. SE., Albuquerque, NM

"The National Institute of Flamenco presents Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company in *Out of Many, One*. The performance showcases five original flamenco works, each representing a distinct process of individuals connecting to a whole: Convergence, Momentum, Inheritance, Embodiment, Reconciliation. In *Elementos,* choreographed by Adrián Santana, earth, air, fire, and water converge as interdependent elements. In Sara Cano’s *Camina,* momentum unifies energy into forward motion. Inheritance links the individual to culture and tradition in invited guest artist Ricardo Moro’s *Marianas*. Embodiment integrates memory, emotion, and identity in an untitled solo work by invited guest artist Adrián Santana (Málaga, Spain), and in Ana Morales' *Taranterias*, reconciliation bridges opposing forces. *Out of Many, One* celebrates unique voices, bodies, and perspectives, bringing them together into a single, resonant experience." Come out and join me for this night of song, music and dance. Yjastros is magical! I'm in my favorite roomy seat in the balcony. \*\*DD120 (\*\*Senior tix is $27) Please note: I don't know the length of the performance time so I'm not sure if it will be over 2 hours. https://my.nmculture.org/43419/53872?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Yjastros