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The events listed below are in chronological order for your convenience.

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JANUARY 2010
TRUE BEING
Dec 30 - Jan 1
Go beyond belief to your own profound realization of the questions:
“Who am I?” and “ What is the true nature of Life?” The Enlightenment Intensive combines the age-old Zen technique of contemplation of a key question such as "who am I?" with the western process of communication.
Contact Russell Scott at 519-942-8339 or e-mail: info@TrueSourceSeminars.com
TORONTO SIKH GROUP
Jan 7 - 10
PRIVATE BOOKING
ETOBICOKE SUZUKI SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Jan 16 - 17
PRIVATE BOOKING
CREATIVITY RETREAT
Jan 21 - 24
Crafts and creativity! A wonderful weekend of creation and fun.
Contact Ev Scott at 519-284-2424 or email at evscott@quadro.net
INNER FREEDOM WORKSHOP
Jan 30
Do you feel that something is holding you back in life? Does the inner critic or disciplinarian put you down?
On this one-day seminar you will become conscious of the main personality states that hold you back in life and though an understanding and acceptance of their beneficial purposes you will reduce their inner resistance.
Contact Russell Scott at 519-942-8339 or e-mail info@TrueSourceSeminars.com
FEBRUARY 2010
VETERINARIANS WITHOUT BORDERS
Feb 4 - 7
PRIVATE BOOKING
UNITARIAN CHURCH RETREAT
Feb 12 - 14
Call Kim Saltarski at 416-462-3336 or 416-716-6292 or email: ksaltarski@sympatico.ca for more information.
TRUE AWAKENING
Feb 18 - 22
An enlightenment intensive - Is there a emptiness inside? Are you searching for deeper fulfillment? Do feel like you've lost your sense of self? Go beyond your concepts and directly experience the magnificence of your True nature with an East/West method that accelerates the path to enlightenment. Fill the void with the fullness of your True Self! Awaken in 5 days! With Russell Scott
Phone 519-942-8339 for the "U-choose-tuition" option!
E-mail: info@TrueSourceSeminars.com, www.TrueSourceSeminars.com
MARCH 2010
LIVING OFF THE GRID
March 5 - 7
Learn the fundamentals of alternative sustainable energy for the home: Passive Solar Design, Photovoltaics, Efficient Wood burning appliances, Radiant floor heating, Solar hot Water Heating, Emergency Power Systems, Energy Efficiency, Wind power.
Contact Russell Scott at 519-942-8339 or e-mail info@TrueSourceSeminars.com
FREEFALL CREATIVE WRITING
March 7 - 13
With Barbara Turner.
Contact Barbara at 905-722-3608 or email barbaratv@gmail.com
EKHART TOLLE DISCUSSION GROUP
March 16
With Russell Scott. An evening of meditation and philosophical discussion.
Starts at 7:00pm, all welcome!
HUMAN AWARENESS INSTITUTE
March 19 - 21
Contact Eric Nagler at 519-925-0009 or email eric@ericnagler.com
APRIL 2010
MULMUR MONTESSORI OUTDOOR CENTRE SCHOOL GROUP
April 7 - 9 &
April 14 - 16
Call 416-422-2134 ext. 8 or email info@mulmurmontessori.com
ESTHER MYERS YOGA RETREAT
April 9 - 11
Call Marjean Olsen at 416-944-0838 or email emyers@interlog .com
TRUE PURPOSE
April 9 - 11
A life goals seminar - Why are you here? Finding your purpose in life will release your energy and motivation and bring greater fulfillment back into your daily existence. Discover your true goals underneath everything you are doing! Limited enrollment. Call now. Russell Scott 519-942-8339 or info@TrueSourceSeminars.com.
www.TrueSourceSeminars.com
BREAKTHROUGH
Prerequisite: New Perspectives
April 18 - 24
A Personal Growth Centre retreat.
What relationship breakthroughs do you desire? What career breakthroughs do you want? What leadership breakthroughs do you aspire to? Manage stress! Clarify what's important to you.
More than 30 breakthrough for change exercises - how to build personal power and charisma - identify your strengths and abilities - recognize your blind spots - uncover your hidden potential - create more fun - get the best out of life!
For more information visit the Personal Growth Centre website or click here to sign up.
TRUE LIFE
April 24 - 25
Work with less effort in harmony with the natural dynamics of life to find and manifest your Heart's desire. Dissolve karma and create good luck. Awaken every day to deeper meaning and embrace your life as the creative spiritual adventure it actually is! "U-choose-tuition" With Russell Scott 519-942-8339, info@TrueSourceSeminars.com, www.TrueSourceSeminars.com
THE FOUR WINDS
April 25 - May 1
THE HEALING THE LIGHT BODY SCHOOL is a professional training program that certified practitioners in energy medicine. The program teaches mastery in the healing arts, creates a space for transformation and self-healing, and promotes a high sense of ethics and integrity in one's healing practice. This is an intensive program that meets twice a year for two years. We begin the mystery teachings in the south with the Serpent path, where you will learn the First Insight of the shaman, which is to shed your past the way the serpent sheds her skins. The Illumination Process clears the imprints of disease from the Luminous Energy Field and brings about healing at the blueprint level of our being. The coursework includes lectures, hands-on practise, meditation, experiential exercises, and ancient rites of passage, intertwined with deep personal exploration. For more information visit thefourwinds.com
Contact Heidi McBratney at (416) 284-5190 or email hmcpanther@sympatico.ca
MAY 2010
ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS
May 2 - 7
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards for young adults.
Call Carol Berry at 905-279-5878 or e-mail:carole.berry@rogers.com
HUMAN AWARENESS INSTITUTE
May 7 - 10
Contact Eric Nagler at 519-925-0009 or email eric@ericnagler.com
NOTRE DAME HIGHSCHOOL
May 11, 12, 13
May 17, 18
May 25, 26
PRIVATE BOOKING
HALTON ON THE QT
May 13 - 16
PRIVATE BOOKING
TRUE AWAKENING/TRUE BEING
May 20 - 24
A meditation retreat. Let go of the past and come home to the deep peace and serenity of the present moment. Relax, Revitalize and Refresh. A weekend of meditation and deep connection to your authentic self with Russell Allen Scott. Call about the "U-choose tuition" option. 519-942-8339 or info@TrueSourceSeminars.com. www.TrueSourceSeminars.com
MULMUR MONTESSORI OUTDOOR CENTRE SCHOOL GROUP
May 31 - June 2
Call 416-422-2134 ext. 8 or email info@mulmurmontessori.com
JUNE 2010
EXPERIENTIAL TRAINING IN TRANSPERSONAL PSYCHOTHERAPY
June 2 - 6
Within the context of the perennial philosophy and the wisdom traditions.
With Moira Canes 416-481-6777 or mjcanes@sympatico.ca
THERAPEUTIC TOUCH RETREAT
June 10 - 13
With Mary Simpson and Crystal Hawk. An advanced retreat for those who have completed 3 levels of Therapeutic Touch. Call Laura Pokoradi at 905-385-9217 or email peaceandlight@sympatico.ca for more information. Download registration form here.
TRUE PURPOSE
June 18 - 20
A life goals seminar - Why are you here? Finding your purpose in life will release your energy and motivation and bring greater fulfillment back into your daily existence. Discover your true goals underneath everything you are doing! Limited enrollment. Call now. Russell Scott 519-942-8339 or email info@TrueSourceSeminars.com. www.TrueSourceSeminars.com
REJUVENATING GET AWAY
June 26 - 27
IT IS TIME FOR A REJUVENATING GET AWAY Join Leanne Giavedoni and Friends for a night away recharging your energy while learning to BUILD AND STRENGTHEN YOUR INTUITION. You will release fears and misperceptions about being intuitive. You will learn to connect to your own inner voice. You will feel empowered. There will also be an optional yoga class each day and a bonfire Saturday night. Call now. Leanne Giavedoni 289-244-5110 or leanne@congruentsoul.com.
JULY 2010
ENERGIZE WEEKEND RETREAT
July 9 - 11
Re-energize yourself by leaving behind the stresses of the work week. Come join us for a weekend of relaxing massage and healing arts. Slow down and allow yourself to be put into professional hands. Activities will include rieki, reflexology, yoga, meditation, nature hikes, and you may even choose to expand your mind and participate in the very exciting practice of fire walking!
Spaces are limited and there is a lot of interest so please book early.
The entire weekend includes healing sessions, accommodations, and delicious home cooked meals. Extra sessions can be negotiated with the healing practitioners of your choice.

Call 519-941-4560 or email kevin@ecologyretreatcentre.com for pricing and to reserve your space.
PSYCHOTHERAPY WITH DR. SIROTA
July 17 - 18
PRIVATE BOOKING
FUNDAMENTALS OF PERMACULTURE DESIGN
July 17 - 24
With Gregoire Lamoureux and Richard Griffith. Practical ecological training in site, home, garden and forest "whole system" design leading towards self-sufficiency in food, shelter, energy use, employment and supportive community. For backyard gardeners to design professionals.
Contact Russell Scott at 519-942-8339 or e-mail info@TrueSourceSeminars.com
BREAKTHROUGH ADVANCED
Prerequisite: New Perspectives
July 19 - 24
A Personal Growth Centre retreat.
What relationship breakthroughs do you desire? What career breakthroughs do you want? What leadership breakthroughs do you aspire to? Manage stress! Clarify what's important to you.
More than 30 breakthrough for change exercises - how to build personal power and charisma - identify your strengths and abilities - recognize your blind spots - uncover your hidden potential - create more fun - get the best out of life!
For more information visit the Personal Growth Centre website or click here to sign up.
PERMACULTURE DESIGN: PRACTICUM
July 24 - Aug 1
Permaculture Design Practicum, with Gregoire Lameureux, focusing on design exercises while integrating hands-on activities looking at both small urban design and larger rural projects completing the certificate program for those who have taken the Permaculture Fundamentals course.
Contact Russell Scott at 519-942-8339 or e-mail info@TrueSourceSeminars.com
AUGUST 2010
MERCY MISSION
Aug 1
Mercy Mission is a not-for-profit, broad based community development organisation that seeks to raise a community that is faithful, confident, self-reliant and selfless - a community of contributing and beneficial citizens. For more information visit mercymission.ca
THE GATHERING
Aug 6 - 13
Contact Nancy Milne 905-896-1228 or nmilne@rogers.com
THE FOUR WINDS
Aug 20 - 25
THE HEALING THE LIGHT BODY SCHOOL is a professional training program that certifies practitioners in energy medicine. The program teaches mastery in the healing arts, creates a space for transformation and self-healing, and promotes a high sense of ethics and integrity in one's healing practice. This is an intensive program that meets twice a year for two years.
We begin the mystery teachings in the south with the Serpent path, where you will learn the First Insight of the shaman, which is to shed your past the way the serpent sheds her skins. The Illumination Process clears the imprints of disease from the Luminous Energy Field and brings about healing at the blueprint level of our being.
The coursework includes lectures, hands-on practise, meditation, experiential exercises, and ancient rites of passage, intertwined with deep personal exploration. For more information visit thefourwinds.com
Contact Heidi McBratney at (416) 284-5190 or email hmcpanther@sympatico.ca
CANADIAN CENTRE FOR DIVERSITY
Aug 25- 27
Canadian Centre for Diversity provides innovative programs that teach Canada's youth how to overcome fear and prejudice through information, education and involvement. At the Canadian Centre for Diversity, we have a vision: A Canadian society without prejudice and discrimination. A society that celebrates diversity, difference, and inclusion. For more information visit centrefordiversity.ca/aboutus
SEPTEMBER 2010
TRUE AWAKENING
Sept 2 - 7

Who am I? What is Life? Spend 5 days dissolving the beliefs and internal barriers that hold you back and awaken to the magnificence of your true nature and the oneness of life. Then spend 2 days quietly deepening your experience to integrate the peacefulness and inner strength of your True Self into your daily life.
Contact Russell Scott at 519-942-8339 or e-mail info@TrueSourceSeminars.com. Visit his website at www.TrueSourceSeminars.com
TORONTO UNSCHOOLING CONFERENCE
Sept 10 - 12

Come Share Your Unschooling Journey With Us...
"At the Toronto Unschooling Conference I strive to create a rich and stimulating environment where you can learn about unschooling in depth. Whether your family is considering a move to unschooling, has begun this amazing journey and is discovering just how all-encompassing it can be, or has years of experience, you will learn something new, understand an idea more deeply, and come away more inspired to live the unschooling lifestyle with your family each day."
~ Pam Laricchia
Register here at Conference. Visit their website at livingjoyfully.ca/conference/index.htm
CANADIAN UNITARIAN COUNCIL
Sept 15 - 19
Canadian Unitarian Council is a strong, respected Canadian voice for a vibrant, liberal faith community, relevant to contemporary life in the twenty-first century. It takes a responsible role in the international community of Unitarians and Universalists and the interfaith community. It respects and affirms diversity both within and among its congregations and within the Canadian mosaic. For more information visit cuc.ca/who_we_are
INSTITUTE of TRADITIONAL MEDICINE
Sept 18 - 19
Institute of Traditional Medicine is dedicated to preserving and protecting the world's traditional medicines through education and training. Contact the Institute at 416-537-0928 or e-mail info@instituteoftraditionalmedicine.com
PEACEMAKERS NORTH
Sept 23 - 26
A Beloved Community retreat. Join us for a magical celebration of the 3 pillars of Spiritual Will, Cosmic Mind, and Divine Love. Experience Sacred Ceremony around an outdoor campfire, mystical inner journey work, and deep self exploration through Ancient Teachings.
To register email Christine at admin@belovedcommunity.ca or click here and scroll to the bottom of the page for more details on this transformational weekend.
OCTOBER 2010
AWAKENING YOUR GODDESS
Oct 1 - 3
TBD
BREAKTHROUGH ADVANCED
Prerequisite: New Perspectives
Oct 4 - 9
A Personal Growth Centre retreat.
What relationship breakthroughs do you desire? What career breakthroughs do you want? What leadership breakthroughs do you aspire to? Manage stress! Clarify what's important to you.
More than 30 breakthrough-for-change exercises - how to build personal power and charisma - identify your strengths and abilities - recognize your blind spots - uncover your hidden potential - create more fun - get the best out of life!
For more information visit the Personal Growth Centre website or click here to sign up.
RUAH
Oct 15 - 17
An Eco-Centred Community of Faith. Visit their website at ruahtoronto.org
18th annual
WOMYNSPIRIT FESTIVAL
Oct 22 - 24
Womyn celebrate the Witches' New Year, Samhain, the midpoint between the Autumn Equinox and the Winter Solstice - a time of divination, remembering our ancestors and those who have passed. Rituals, magic, wisdom, healing, firelight, workshops, marketplace, drumming, dancing.
Call 416-488-1392, or email exploration@sympatico.ca
NOVEMBER 2010
LIVING OFF THE GRID
Nov 12 - 14
Learn to save 30% to 50% on energy costs: weekend seminar on: Solar water heating, Passive Solar design, Photovoltaics, Wood heat, Wind power, Radiant floor heating, Energy efficiency and more. Plus hand-outs, energy guides, product and service discounts worth over $1,500.00 info@TrueSourceSeminars.com. 519-942-8339 www.TrueSourceSeminars.com
DECEMBER 2010
TRUE BEING
Dec 30 - Jan 1 2011
New Years Meditation Retreat - let go of the past and start the new year differently with inner peace and a deep connection to yourself. Meditation, gentle yoga, hiking and more. Relax, Refresh and Renew at the TRUE BEING retreat with Russell Scott. "U-choose tuition" basis. info@TrueSourceSeminars.com. or 519-942-8339. www.TrueSourceSeminars.com
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