April Mini-Retreat for Renewal & Resilience with Community Builders

Come, recharge for now, and grow practices that keep you fresh for the long run - because our communities have much to do in these challenging times.

• If community builders burn out, then “the way things are” wins.
• So how about putting on your “oxygen mask” to catch your breath?

Experience a range of gentle, respectful options to notice the life and hopes that want to live in you and your community. We'll be inviting that to be savored, to offer its wisdom, and prepare to re-enter communities unfurling wiht the energy of the spring season!

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)?

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 2024 mini-retreat)

Free! (Donations accepted and not required)

RSVP by 5pm Friday April 25 at the latest. Why RSVP?

• Theme and details will be emailed in advance to those who RSVP here on Eventbrite.

Several previous mini-retreats filled all spaces and had a waiting list, so please RSVP here as soon as you can. Back by popular demand - save your spot!

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.

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 lists.)

Schedule for Saturday, April 25

• 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?

Anyone who's engaged in building up their community or hopes to do so - however you define it, in any setting, paid or unpaid. Such communities can be found in neighborhoods and social movements, classrooms and congregations, teams and clubs, associations and networks, workplaces and beyond.

• We who give so much to others may want to recharge personally or professionally.

No previous experience is needed. No advance preparation either. Come as you are, who you are.

• There are always newcomers. Please invite others to consider it?

All are welcome! This series is convened by Neighborhood Connections & the Neighbor Up Network, known for bringing people together across lines of difference. April 2025 is the 24th monthly edition.

Each mini-retreat stands alone. And for those who can attend more than one, these build upon each other. So consider learning more, or giving it a try?

Please on these and other:

• 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?
• Any questions or obstacles?

For more information or help with any 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).

Other mini-retreats? Please mark your calendar now or RSVP!

• Saturday, February 15, 11:30am – 4pm (click here for , more info & FAQ)
• Saturday, March 15, 11:30am – 4pm (click here for , more info & FAQ)

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.”
― , former chaplain of Boston U & Howard U, mentor to generations of activists and community builders

Host or Publisher Neighborhood Connections