January Mini-Retreat for Community Builders Renewal & Resilience: Inviting the Gift of Clarity!
Schedule
Sat Jan 17 2026 at 11:30 am to 04:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Neighborhood Connections office, 1971 E 66th St, Cleveland OH 44103 | Cleveland, OH
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January’s Theme? Inviting the Gift of Clarity - Seeing Our Landscapes with Winter’s Eyes! (More info in the FAQs)In the new year and as we near MLK Day, our communities have much to do - and need us to feed our renewal, resilience and power from the inside out.
• If community builders burn out, then “the way things are” wins.
• 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)?
So how about putting on your “oxygen mask” to catch your breath for now? And try some fresh practices, in good company.
• RSVPs & FAQ/Frequently Asked Questions are found here http://bit.ly/3KxL7oT
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’s mini-retreat)
Free! Why RSVP on Eventbrite?
• Details will be emailed to those who RSVP by clicking here: https://bit.ly/48kCG9P
• Several recent monthly mini-retreats filled all spaces and had a waiting list, so please RSVP as soon as you can. Back by popular demand!
• 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 list.)
• 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.
Who’s it for? Any prior experience needed?
We who are engaged in community building in any setting, paid or unpaid – we who give so much to others - may want to recharge professionally or personally.
• All are welcome who are building their community – or hope to - whether paid or not
• There are always newcomers. No previous experience is needed. Please invite others to consider it, too?
• January 2026 is the 33rd monthly edition!
For more information or help with any questions, obstacles, RSVPs or the Wait List, please contact Erika Brown at [email protected] or cell (216-313-7263) or Tony Vento at [email protected] or by cell (216-313-0546).
Other mini-retreats? Please mark your calendar now or RSVP!
- Saturday, December 6, 11:30am – 4:30pm. Info or RSVP found here http://bit.ly/3KxL7oT
Theme? Easy Harvesting of Your "Highlights & Keeper Moments" of 2025!
- Saturday, February 21, 11:30am – 4:30pm. Info or RSVP found here https://bit.ly/3KzAemx
- Saturday, March 28, 11:30am – 4:30pm. Info or RSVP found here https://bit.ly/3McMfib
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.”
― Howard Thurman, former chaplain of Boston U & Howard U, mentor to generations of activists and community builders
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Where is it happening?
Neighborhood Connections office, 1971 E 66th St, Cleveland OH 44103, The Centers, 4500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44103, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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