Yellow Door Learning Centre

In a community of friends sharing their gifts at 6 St. Joseph House we offer diverse ways for people to learn and grow in a hospitable and industrious community setting with workshops that nurture inspiration and fulfillment in mutual creative growth and giving back to the community.

Each semester, up to forty facilitators lead one or more courses Community; Creativity, Life Skills, Spirituality, Self Help, Yoga

All are welcome to attend any workshop for free. Some programs are pay-what-you-can-afford. The workshops are offered through the generosity of our facilitators, donors and patrons. For more information drop by the House or call us at 416-923-8836 or email ydlc@6stjoseph.ca

YDLC Winter Program Brochure – January 9th – March 5^th 2012.

 MONDAYS

Sivananda based Yoga with Meredith Chasin. 
Mon: - 10:30 - 12:00 2nd floor.  
Form a higher more conscious relationship with your true self. Restore harmony of mind, body, emotions and spirit. Come for relaxation, deep breathing and yoga asanas. Work on strength, flexibility and a balanced state of mind.

Knitting with Ouida Gibson
Mon: 12:45 – 2:00pm. January 9^th, ongoing.
Ouida welcomes all on a Knitting adventure.  All levels welcome.
Donations always appreciated.

Native Perspectives on Environmental Protection & Spiritual Values - Danny Beaton
Mon, 4:15pm – 6:30pm, 1st floor
Native environmental activist Danny Beaton is a Mohawk and shares his insight of 20 years studying with aboriginal elders throughout North America. See www.dannybeaton.ca 
Donations always appreciated.

Reading Group – with Lynda Marshall of the Henri Nouwen Society
Mon. 7:15 – 9:00, January 9^th – February 27^th
Join Lynda and others as we read and explore Home Tonight by Henri Nouwen

Yoga: Liberation through Movement - Jeremy Taylor
Mon, 4:30pm – 6:00pm, ongoing, 3rd Floor
Energize your body with the ancient practice of yoga. Refresh your mind and experience more pleasure in your life. Feel the peace of mind from finding yourself!
Donations always appreciated.

SWIFT Self Help Support Group — Michael Long
Mon, 8:00pm – 10:00pm, 1st floor
Provides support, validation, improved self image & counters depression. Engage in human interaction; restore good feelings! See www.swiftselfhelpgroups.org

TUESDAYS

Speaking from the Heart – Angela & Jeremy
Tue, 11:00am – 12:00pm, ongoing 2nd floor
This is an informal conversational English program which has been organized to help our membership who have taken or are still taking ESL but would like to spend some time in a conversational environment so they can share their stories.  Jeremy and Angela are all ears and heart for each of you.

Community Meal
Tue, 12:00pm – 1:00pm, - ongoing 1st floor
Share conversation and fellowship, make new friends and learn about community opportunities over a nutritious meal.
Donations always appreciated.

Gratitude Hour – Angela & Jeremy
Tue, 1:00pm – 2:00pm - ongoing 1st floor
Grateful people are more tolerant, loving and giving. We share our stories & record them in our Book of Gratitude. Gratitude gives us a better life, attitude, health & energy!

Story Telling - Molly Sutkaitis
Tue., 2:15pm – 3:30pm – ongoing, 2nd floor
Learn how to present your stories to one or many! Topics include: the origins of storytelling & how generations pass along their stories. Unleash your creativity-tell your story!

Double Recovery - Kathryn Eve, Chris Crumb
Tue 2:15pm – 3:30pm –ongoing, 1st floor
A self-help meeting that supports the needs of individuals with chemical addictions and mental health concerns sponsored by Progress Place.

Benedictine Meditation
Tue, 7:00pm – 8:00pm – ongoing 1st floor
Benedictine Meditation is a contemplative tradition that calms minds & improves our grasp of reality around and within us. It opens our higher mind & our intuition. Become more aware of who we truly are. See www.wccm.org
Donations always appreciated.

A Course in Miracles – Alan Bryce
Tues, 7:00pm – 8:30pm – ongoing 2nd floor
“A Course in Miracles” is a powerful transformative teaching that works at reversing the old age patterns of what and how we perceive reality.  The basis of the class is to offer understanding of its messages and support in its application in our day to day lives. “Teach only Love, for that is what you are.”
Donations always appreciated.

 
WEDNESDAYS

Memoir with Reesa Grushka
Wed, 10:30am – 12:00pm, January 11th – February 29^th, 2^nd floor
This class will be open to both beginning and more experienced writers. 
“The aim of the class is to  practice describing the world around us with skill and precision, and to share our memories and ideas meaningfully through the written word”.

Community Meal
Wed 12:00pm – 1:00pm, 1st floor
See Tuesday at noon
Donations always appreciated.

Meeting of the Minds -  Michelle Barbieri and Nicketa Griffith 
Wed, 1:00pm – 2:30 pm, ongoing 1st floor
Come ye all yearning to be heard and willing to listen. Friendly conversation on various topics.

How to Draw Cartoon Characters with Steve Kang
Wed. 2:30 – 4:00pm beginning January11th – February 29^th.
Join Steve as he takes you through the process of animation.
www.cat-astrophic.com
Donations always appreciated.

Advanced Writing Workshop - Allen Sutterfield
Wed, 7:00pm – 9:30pm, January 11th – Feb. 29th, 1st floor
For writers proficient in the basic elements of writing fiction who have a serious interest in poetry. Both prose and poetry is practiced as we go through the fundamentals of both genres. The work will be collected in the house publication.
Donations always appreciated.

THURSDAYS

Karaoke with John
Thu, 12:15 – 1:45pm, January 12^th – March 1^st
Join John and others as they explore their voice through Karaoke.

Watercolour with Jennifer Knight
Thu, 2:00 – 3:30, January 12^th – March 1^st.
Come and enjoy a Watercolour experience with Jennifer.

The Artist Within - Dan Buckley
Thu, 3:45pm - 5:15pm, ongoing 1st floor
This introductory class supports aspiring artists in pursuit of greater technical facility. This is a supportive environment for newcomers and seasoned artists alike. Drop-ins are welcome. All materials are supplied but feel free to bring your own.
Donations always appreciated.

Adult Children of Alcoholics - Steps To Recovery
Thu, 7:00pm – 8:30pm, ongoing 1st floor
12 Step program for adult children of alcoholics and other dysfunctional families.

Circle of Clarity – Jeremy Taylor
Thu. 1^st and 3^rd of each month 7:00pm – 8:30pm ongoing, 3^rd floor
Join Jeremy as he guides you through the experience of various forms of meditation, leaving from for review and questions at the end.
Donations always appreciated.

Meditation & Satsang – Stephen D’Amico
Thu, 4th of each month 7:00pm – 9:30pm, 3rd floor
Join us for an evening of meditation, satsang and inspiration! Satsang is Sanskrit for sat=true, sanga = company.  Satsang is an assembly of people who listen to, talk about and assimilate the “highest truth” into daily life. Prior meditation experience is not necessary.

FRIDAYS

Poetry in Motion - Naomi Hendrickje Laufer
Fri, 3^rd of each month 11:00am – 1:00pm, January 20^th,  2^nd floor
Creative expression via words & verse in a poetic or narrative form on a given theme, followed by creative movement & exercises to music reflecting this theme. Collectively discover your artistic capacities!
Donations always appreciated.

Tools to Release Stress - Robert Harris
Dates February 17,  Friday March 16th, Friday April 27th preregistration required. call Darlene to register, 416-923-8836. 1:00pm – 2:30pm, 3rd Floor 
Learn how to ‘STILLPOINT’. Enter zones of absolute calm. Gain benefits like deep inner release, restoration, & rejuvenation. Robert Harris is co-director of The Cranial Therapy Centre in Toronto. www.becalm.ca

Donations always appreciated.

Street Jewellery – John Warren
Fri. 12:30PM – 2:30:00PM, 1^st floor
Creating with Copper wire.
Donations always appreciated.

Working Towards Wellness with Nancy Linley
Fri, 3:00 – 4:30pm beginning January 13^th – ongoing. 1^st fl.
Join Nancy for an “Informal gathering of peers exploring and supporting each other as we seek to identify and overcome barriers that get in the way of thriving in our lives”

Calligraghy with Ava Goodman
3:30 -4:30PM begins Friday, January 27th - Friday - March 9th.
Learn the Art of Italic Calligraphy.  Make decorations, cards and posters.

SATURDAYS

Playdate For Grownups with Denny Hall
1st Saturday of each month beginning Feb. 4th, 2:30 - 4:00 3rd Floor

 Yoga  Liberation through Movement with Jeremy Taylor
1:00 – 2:30pm – ongoing 2^nd floor
Donations always appreciated.

Yellow Door Café - Open Mic
2nd Sat of each month beginning January 21^st, 8:00pm – 11:00pm 1st floor
A creative evening of live performances, with spoken word, music, storytelling and the unexpected.  Join us and offer your performance piece!
Donations always appreciated.

SUNDAYS

An introduction to A Course in Miracles – Alan Bryce
Every 3^rd Sunday of each month, beginning January 15^th,  1:00 – 3:00PM
Join Alan and other group members as they introduce you to this wonderful Course.

The Guitar Orchestra – Rob MacDonald
Sunday biweekly
3:30pm – 6:00pm, 2nd floor
The Guitar Orchestra offers an opportunity to meet, make music and network with others regularly and, of course to perform together from time to time.

Intro to Victor Frankl’s Logotherapy - Brian Deery
Sun, 3rd Sunday of each month, 7:00 – 9:30, ongoing 1st floor
Logotherapy strengthens trust in the unconditional meaningfulness of life and the dignity of the other person. Find meaning in existence and become aware of the full spectrum of personal meanings and values.