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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)

Meet at Love's truck stop around 9:30 with KSU at 10. We will take the 2 lane to Tohajiile then 14 miles on I-40 to Mesita (Exit 131 to 117) and 2 lane the rest of the way. If you haven't been to Bibo, go to BIBOBAR.COM for a menu and history. https://maps.app.goo.gl/jATNEid36UrDXFkv8 Return trip TBA. I will be taking Hwy 6 (Exit 126) to Los Lunas with anyone interested in the scenic route back.

Fingers crossed we all feel good on Friday. So sad I wasn't able to make it last week. it's jazz and gin night at the tractor. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone. good people, good conversations

"take two, they're small!" - Tank Girl In celebration of Women's Month 2026 we dive deep into a pivotal Generation X format: the Graphic Novel! And in honor of another compromised institution, we may get all academicy and start discussing The Gaze, Who Gets To Represent, and even the Patriarchal Hierarchy Embedded In Language and Art. Plus SNaCks. Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi is a single graphic novel and easy to find: *Wise, funny, and heartbreaking, Persepolis is Marjane Satrapi’s memoir of growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. In powerful black-and-white comic strip images, Satrapi tells the story of her life in Tehran from ages six to fourteen, years that saw the overthrow of the Shah’s regime, the triumph of the Islamic Revolution, and the devastating effects of war with Iraq. The intelligent and outspoken only child of committed Marxists and the great-granddaughter of one of Iran’s last emperors, Marjane bears witness to a childhood uniquely entwined with the history of her country.* *Persepolis paints an unforgettable portrait of daily life in Iran and of the bewildering contradictions between home life and public life. Marjane’s child’s-eye view of dethroned emperors, state-sanctioned whippings, and heroes of the revolution allows us to learn as she does the history of this fascinating country and of her own extraordinary family. Intensely personal, profoundly political, and wholly original, Persepolis is at once a story of growing up and a reminder of the human cost of war and political repression. It shows how we carry on, with laughter and tears, in the face of absurdity. And, finally, it introduces us to an irresistible little girl with whom we cannot help but fall in love.* There's also a lovely animated feature length film version of Persepolis: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRTzV9m5YP0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRTzV9m5YP0) *** The Tank girl series has many issues (...). Pick up a collection or read whatever TG issues you can find. Many are available on archive.org. Have some fun and get a sense of character, attitude and approach. I will bring a copy of "Tank Girl The Collection" (Dark Horse Comics 1993) to share in color. *By the nature of its mere existence, a Tank Girl comic book defies definition or explanation. The book operates as its heroine operates – moving ahead at full-speed through a post-apocalyptic world with the attention span of a 4-year old. A few of these segments are 1-page spreads of chaotic art with free-form poetry, while others are longer form bits that can end in punchlines or violence (and you can never tell which of those you will get).* *Though Tank Girl is tailor made for those who appreciate counter-culture or who actively tread off the beaten path in art and media, there is a surprising amount of infantile toilet humor pervading through these vignettes. The word “fart” is present almost as much as that other F-word. Perhaps that, in itself, is counter-culture. Perhaps it serves to keep the political or societal statements light. Perhaps it’s just annoying. Whatever it is, you know that’s what you’re signing up for when you pick up a Tank Girl comic book.* It's also worth looking at the 1995 Tank Girl film adaptation: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YP4o_Cf7ubM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YP4o_Cf7ubM) ...or it's trailers, at least long enough to compare your impressions of the main character and humor between comic origin and this feature film interpretation. We are a media-positive book group. Prepare yourself for lively, non-disrespectful discussion - and BYO snacks / beverages!

Come join us for some wine (they have flights,) charcuterie items, and socializing at the Sheehan Winery at Old Town. We could also take a stroll around Old Town after the winery closes. :) (Tentatively scheduled so I can have a rough estimate to provide a proper RSVP. Will confirm next week!)

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A Course in Miracles study group Weekly Beginning Sunday January 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm An ongoing study of ACIM from a Unity perspective facilitated by Michael Small. At Unity Spiritual Center Albuquerque, CommUnity Room; park in the lot behind the building and ENTER THROUGH THE SOUTH SIDE DOOR. A Course in Miracles (ACIM) and Unity are closely related spiritual paths that share core principles like the presence of God within, the power of thought to create reality, and the goal of overcoming ego to experience love and inner peace. ***A Course in Miracles and Unity*** and ***A Course In Miracles*** are available on Amazon. Love Offering/donation You can register by sending an email to Michael Small, ministerassistant@abqunity.org

*"He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men and be crucified and on the third day rise.”* \- Luke 24:6\-7 Let us contemplate this while a new day dawns in the mountains. Logistics: Meet at 5:45 AM at St. John’s UMC east parking lot or 6:15 AM at the Grand Enchantment Trailhead just outside of Tijeras (Google Maps: "Canyon Estates - Grand Enchantment Trailhead"); please RSVP in either case. We plan to be back to the cars by 8:15 AM and the church before 8:45. 1 mile round trip, elevation gain 300 feet, rocky trail, so moderate. Bring water, lights, and trekking poles if desired. Sunrise is at 6:46. Organizer: Mike Furnish, CLM, 505-440-7292; [[mdfurnish@comcast.net](mailto:mdfurnish@comcast.net)]([mailto:mdfurnish@comcast.net](https://mailto:mdfurnish@comcast.net/)). Upcoming Mountain Cathedrals: May 23, June 13

This is a repeating event. The only change from week to week is the venue of the event, which will be as follows: First Tuesday of every month: Rutilios Los Lunas -- 2350 Main St NE · Los Lunas, NM Second Tuesday of every month: Hello Deli -- 7600 Jefferson St NE · Albuquerque Third Tuesday of every month: Garcia's Kitchen -- 6390 Coors Blvd NW · Albuquerque Fourth Tuesday of every month: Village Inn -- 2282 Wyoming Boulevard NE · Albuquerque Fifth Tuesday of months that have fifth Tuesdays: Kap's Coffee Shop & Diner -- 5801 Central Ave NE #1701 · Albuquerque

At 11:30 am there will be an egg hunt, photos booth, pics taken with the Easter Bunny, and games! Watch for the GOLDEN EGG. For more information: 505-292-1998; YFM@abqunity.org Free/Donations Accepted.

The Contemplative Gathering now meets from 3:00-4:00 PM on the second Thursday of each month. The gathering begins with an opening prayer and/or a reading of the Daily Word. Participants may bring a special reading, poem, or prayer to read aloud. After each of up to four readings, the group meditates on this reading for 5 minutes. The reading is repeated and then discussed by the group. We close with a short affirmative prayer. Love offering/ donation. Meeting location is Classroom 4; please enter through the South door to the Community Room.

Looking for a meaningful Good Friday experience? Our Blackstone Ceremony is a unique, hands-on ritual focused on forgiveness and release. You’ll be gently guided through a powerful process of letting go of what no longer serves—whether it’s self-judgment, old stories, or lingering hurt—and symbolically returning it to the earth. This is not a traditional service—it’s an experience. If you’re ready to feel lighter, freer, and more open to new life… this is for you.

We’ll be hiking the Contemplation Trail in the Rio Grande Bosque. This easy 1.9-mile loop has just 9 feet of elevation gain and takes about 33 minutes to complete. The scenic bosque provides breathtaking views and plenty of shade. We’ll be parked at Sagebrush, on the furthest back side of the church so there’s plenty of parking available. Hiking boots and poles are not needed for this hike. Stay hydrated, and keep in mind it might be a little dark toward the end of the hike. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed. See you on the trails! https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-mexico/contemplation-trail