Magic: The Gathering

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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!

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.

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)

Try new board games. There are a bunch of games to try but feel free to bring any you'd love to play.

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!

**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!**

**Every last Friday of the month open gaming and socializing!** This monthly event will be a FREE open gaming meetup. Come visit with friends, eat food, play some board games, and drink some beer! **There's plenty of non-alcoholic options for those of you who don't drink, and you don't have to drink beer to attend.** Slice and Dice has a HUGE assortment of board games for us to play with NO HOURLY CHARGE, but we do ask that if you attend to make a purchase of food or beverage or game to continue to be able to use this amazing venue. *This is an adult event for adults wanting to meet and hang out with other adults, at Slice and Dice children are welcome, and if you want to bring your children that is okay but please be mindful that this is an adult meetup.* Address: 2225 Wyoming Blvd NE Suite C, Albuquerque, NM 87112 Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/Q6Uwnaogpj2ooEzM9 Additional parking in the back of the building! **About Slice and Dice:** Slice and Dice is a family owned “board game pizzeria” a great place to enjoy delicious pan pizza, local craft beers, and play some games with friends and family. Slice and Dice provides an extensive board game library that customers can choose from to enjoy while dining on family recipes from their sister restaurant in Grants, NM. Slice and Dice loves showing people some of the newest board games and offer the services of a Game Guide to help teach the rules and strategies. **\*\*Sexual Harassment Policy\*\*** Sexual Harassment will not be tolerated. If you are sexually harassed or see or hear someone being sexually harassed please bring it to the host's attention immediately. The host will talk to the accused harasser and give them one warning that sexual harassment will not be tolerated and to stop their behavior immediately. If the individual continues the behavior and harassment occurs again, the individual will be banned from the group moving forward.

Look for us at the big table by the windows on the upper level. If not there, look for someone with a big wooden box -- that'll be me with my cards.

**ARK NOVA TOURNAMENT** April 8th 6PM THE FINALS FOR THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE ON APRIL 15th AT 6PM. QUALIFIERS FOR THE FINALS WILL NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR GAME TIME ON THE 15th Get your tickets here: [https://empireboardgamelibrary.com/store/Road-to-WSBG-Event-Pass-p665828959](https://empireboardgamelibrary.com/store/Road-to-WSBG-Event-Pass-p665828959) *** Empire wants to send YOU to the World Series of Board Gaming 2026 in Las Vegas! Play for your shot at a Stay And Play pass to the World Series of Board Games, a $1200 value! Tickets for each event are $15 and can be purchased on our website, in person, or through this event page! Your ticket includes all-night play, a free drink, and an entry to our raffle! (You're welcome to stay and play other things if you get knocked out of the tournament. Maybe practice for the next week!) EVENT STARTS AT 6 PM Please be here and ready to play at 6. There will be no "teach" for these games. Participants must know the rules of the game they are playing. **UPCOMING SCHEDULE** Apr 8 - Ark Nova Apr 15 - ARK NOVA FINALS Apr 22 - Earth Apr 29 - Splendor *** **What is The Road To The World Series of Board Games?** Beginning in February, Empire will be holding a series of tournaments each Wednesday night. Each tournament will be one of the 16 games to be played during the World Series of Board Gaming. Winners from these tournaments will qualify for a championship night, to be held at the end of the season, where our winners will compete for the Grand Prize. (Stay And Play Package for WSBG, including 5 days of gaming and tournament entries, and 4 nights hotel stay $1100 value!) If the winner has already qualified for the Final Championship day, the highest placing competitor who as not qualified yet will qualify. Winners of multiple events can receive a "home-field advantage" in the semi-finals round! The WSBG main event games cover a wide range of genres and complexity levels. Games at the WSBG this year are: * Wingspan, SETI, The White Castle, 7 Wonders, Ticket to Ride, Ark Nova, Brass: Birmingham, Lost Ruins of Arnak, Earth, Dune: Imperium Uprising, Acquire, Azul, Terraforming Mars, Castles of Burgundy, Cascadia, Splendor *** **What does a ticket to our Road to the World Series of Board Gaming event get you?** $15 gets you entry to the event, and all day open play. You will also get a free drink with your entry, and a raffle ticket. Each night will feature a GIVEAWAY RAFFLE! Each participant will receive a raffle ticket, and a copy of whichever game is being played the following week will be raffled off. (Extra raffle entries may be earned by signing up and paying for the event ahead of time, or by marking as "going" on Facebook or Meetup!) *** FOR FULL TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE INFO, SEE TICKET PAGE HERE: [https://empireboardgamelibrary.com/store/Road-to-WSBG-Event-Pass-p665828959](https://empireboardgamelibrary.com/store/Road-to-WSBG-Event-Pass-p665828959)

*"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

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

**7 WONDERS TOURNAMENT** April 1st 6PM Get your tickets here: [https://empireboardgamelibrary.com/store/Road-to-WSBG-Event-Pass-p665828959](https://empireboardgamelibrary.com/store/Road-to-WSBG-Event-Pass-p665828959) *** Empire wants to send YOU to the World Series of Board Gaming 2026 in Las Vegas! Play for your shot at a Stay And Play pass to the World Series of Board Games, a $1200 value! Tickets for each event are $15 and can be purchased on our website, in person, or through this event page! Your ticket includes all-night play, a free drink, and an entry to our raffle! (You're welcome to stay and play other things if you get knocked out of the tournament. Maybe practice for the next week!) EVENT STARTS AT 6 PM Please be here and ready to play at 6. There will be no "teach" for these games. Participants must know the rules of the game they are playing. **UPCOMING SCHEDULE** Apr 1 - 7 Wonders Apr 8 - Ark Nova Apr 15 - ARK NOVA FINALS Apr 22 - Earth *** **What is The Road To The World Series of Board Games?** Beginning in February, Empire will be holding a series of tournaments each Wednesday night. Each tournament will be one of the 16 games to be played during the World Series of Board Gaming. Winners from these tournaments will qualify for a championship night, to be held at the end of the season, where our winners will compete for the Grand Prize. (Stay And Play Package for WSBG, including 5 days of gaming and tournament entries, and 4 nights hotel stay $1100 value!) If the winner has already qualified for the Final Championship day, the highest placing competitor who as not qualified yet will qualify. Winners of multiple events can receive a "home-field advantage" in the semi-finals round! The WSBG main event games cover a wide range of genres and complexity levels. Games at the WSBG this year are: * Wingspan, SETI, The White Castle, 7 Wonders, Ticket to Ride, Ark Nova, Brass: Birmingham, Lost Ruins of Arnak, Earth, Dune: Imperium Uprising, Acquire, Azul, Terraforming Mars, Castles of Burgundy, Cascadia, Splendor *** **What does a ticket to our Road to the World Series of Board Gaming event get you?** $15 gets you entry to the event, and all day open play. You will also get a free drink with your entry, and a raffle ticket. Each night will feature a GIVEAWAY RAFFLE! Each participant will receive a raffle ticket, and a copy of whichever game is being played the following week will be raffled off. (Extra raffle entries may be earned by signing up and paying for the event ahead of time, or by marking as "going" on Facebook or Meetup!) *** FOR FULL TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE INFO, SEE TICKET PAGE HERE: [https://empireboardgamelibrary.com/store/Road-to-WSBG-Event-Pass-p665828959](https://empireboardgamelibrary.com/store/Road-to-WSBG-Event-Pass-p665828959)

Join us for **Blood on the Clocktower** with the best community and Storytellers in town! Tickets must be purchased in advance. These events fill up! Tickets can be found here: [https://empireboardgamelibrary.com/store/Blood-on-the-Clocktower-c145404549](https://empireboardgamelibrary.com/store/Blood-on-the-Clocktower-c145404549) We'll play a minimum of two rounds - more if time permits! We'll be using the **Trouble Brewing** scenario this session it's perfect for new and less experienced players. And yes, we even teach the game before we start but in the interest of more playing and less preamble we ask that everyone check out a how-to-play video such as the one found here: [https://youtu.be/M-aZP47Nm9g](https://youtu.be/M-aZP47Nm9g) Tickets for this event are $15 per person and include a free drink or dessert. **Space is limited, so get your tickets here: [Empire Online](https://empireboardgamelibrary.com/store/Blood-on-the-Clocktower-c145404549)** *** Why play at Empire when free events are available? **Experience**: Our Storytellers have been running Blood on the Clocktower events several times a month for over a year! **Community**: Our Storytellers are great at running games, sure, but they have also cultivated a welcoming and respectful player community. New and returning players are both welcome and encouraged - and respect, well, the people who play at Empire respect not only one another's preferred pronouns and personal beliefs - but also everyone's time. Flakes are a rarity, and we are usually notified in advance so that necessary adjustments can be made. You won't experience delays in the game due to half-committed people wandering around - we're here to play!