Vol 2, Issue 3

A Winning Place At The Shows!
It is hard to know what we are more excited about, the response of visitors to our booths and presentations at the recent Wellness and Westcoast Women's shows, or the commitment and support of the volunteers who turned out to help us at these events!

This was our first year at the Vancouver Wellness Show, and we are thrilled with the result.  We spoke with a constant stream of interested individuals wanting to know more about The Haven, and we were treated with "hello"s from many old friends attending the show.  It is truly heartening to hear from people who have been to The Haven over the years and speak of the value in their lives years after their course experiences.  Seminar presentations by Tom Northcott and Lyn MacBeath on The Joy of Aging; Linda Nicholls on Women and Stress, and Cathy and Ernie McNally on The Relationship Dynamic were all well-attended and provided excellent opportunities to introduce people to ideas and models included in our courses.  A very appreciative thanks to Mike Gobbi, Henry Goldbeck, Sandi Sheridan, Janice Wright, Carolyn and John Gill, Dave Paquet and Kamaja Phaneuf for their hours of enthusiastic contributions to the success of the show.

The Haven was front-and-centre at The Westcoast Women's Show in Nanaimo March 8 and 9.  A weekend retreat in one of our oceanfront suites was the Grand Prize for the weekend show, and our location right at the entrance to the exhibition ensured we were in full view of the 4,000-plus in attendance.  Again we had help in abundance as Carol Ames, Chelsea Ruckman, Tom Woodward, Leslie Whyte, Elfi Dillon-Shaw, Gary Dillon, and Sandey McCartney all volunteered their time to help us get ready and answer questions and speak about The Haven throughout the weekend.

We are very pleased with the positive results from our involvement in events like these as we continue to heighten the profile of The Haven.  The philosophy and values that are at the core of our programs is increasingly being sought out as people everywhere are discovering the value and importance of personal awareness, clarity and pro-activity in contributing to the quality of our lives and environment.  We are thrilled that individuals from many beliefs can, and do, come together at The Haven and engage in the richness of wonder, discover, agree and disagree in a world often stifled in the stagnancy of right and wrong.  Thank you to all of you who are reading this now for your care and contributions, we are all the better for it!

The Evolution Of Belief
It hardly seems a year since last Easter weekend's 'happening' with Bruce Lipton and Lee Pulos, and we are indeed just a few weeks away from the return of Biology Of Belief/Energy Of Belief.  Those of you that attended last year's inaugural course will likely remember the energy and discussions that seemed to permeate every corner of The Haven as groups gathered to speak, listen and consider the ideas springing from these sessions.  It was an exciting and engaging time, and we are looking forward to catching up with the continuing evolution of Dr Lipton's discoveries and suppositions.

After last years Biology/Energy of Belief, many of you asked that more in-session discussions and question-and-answer opportunities be included in the course format.  We have responded with adding an extra day to this year's course, to allow for review and update, as well as smaller group discussion sessions and dialogue with the co-presenters. Jock will be lending his inimitable facilitating style to the proceedings by leading these interactive sessions. If you attended last year and would like come this year for just the discussion sessions, contact the office for schedule details.

Don't miss this opportunity to explore one of the most exciting developments in the nature of being human.  Register now for what is certain to be a memorable and insightful look at the cutting edge integration of the sciences of body and soul, The Biology Of Belief/Energy Of Belief, April 18-21.

Time To Blossom
Like fresh ideas and new possibilities, spring blossoms are coming up all over The Haven!  This is a lovely time of year to be here.  Take a moment and read what's coming over the next two months.  See what piques your interest, and follow the course title to our website for more information!

• Simply Touching(March 14-16) with Elfi Dillon Shaw
• Primal Nudgings(March 14-16) with Marlyn Farrell
• Shadow Play (March 16-19) with Linda Nicholls
• Dance & Games For Kids (March 16-21) with Denise Goldbeck
• Relationship: Review and Renew (March 20-23) with Linda Nicholls
• Specialized Kinesiology Level One (March 21-23) with Mary Helen Littleton
• Phase I Self Awareness Part 'B' (March 22-April 3) with Core Faculty
• Feeling Good About Change (April 4-6) with Susan Clarke and CrisMarie Campbell
• Come Alive II(April 4-9) with David Raithby and Linda Nicholls
• Tools For The Soul^TM (April 6-11) with Phil Winkelmans
• Anger, Boundaries & Safety (April 10-13) with Joann Peterson
• Couples in Conflict (April 11-13) with Judy Sellner
• Obsession, Obsession, Obsession (April 11-13) with Linda Nicholls and David Raithby
• Come Alive (April 13-18)
• Biology Of Belief/Energy Of Belief (April 18-21) with Bruce Lipton and Lee Pulos
• Psychology Of Birth (April 18-21) with Mary Pinniger and Duncan Fraser
• Separation & Loss (April 25-27) with Joann Peterson and Linda Nicholls
• Phase IV: The Creative Phase (April 30-May 25)
• Women & Sexuality (May 1-4) with Joann Peterson and Peggy Merlin
• Embracing Personal Passion (May 1-4) with David Raithby and Sandey McCartney
• Act Natural! (May 2-4) with Jane Geesman and Sarah Lucht
• Igniting Creativity (May 5-8) with Mary Holdgrafer and Wendy Huntington

The Best Laid Plans...
We read, and re-read the Update before we send it to you, and still ...

Last month's Update included a change in the way we list our coming courses.  With the wide range and number of programs we offer month after month, we wanted to give you an opportunity to review what is coming up in the next few months with the intention of assisting you in considering attending courses that may be of interest to you.  It is unfortunate and ironic, given this intention, that we omitted including Couples in Conflict, one of our longest-running courses, in this listing. JudySellner's sensitivity and extensive experience have established this course a chance for couples to face the most challenging issues of their relationship head-on in a safe and respectful setting.  Contributing to the effectiveness of this course is the counselling session each couple has with Judy, which is an opportunity to deal with their particular issues in a private and focused session.  The next Couples in Conflict is scheduled for April 11-13, we invite you to consider gifting your relationship with this weekend well-spent.

In addition to this omission in the course listings, one sharp-eyed reader caught our Phase I date error.  We apparently attempted to convince you that you could squeeze the 25 days of Phase I into the weekend of February 27 to March 2!  Rest assured there have been no concentrated awareness miracles, and Phase I did indeed begin last Sunday, March 9, and will end 25 days later, April 3...now if I could just find my presence tester...

It's Snowing!
It is always an event when it snows at The Haven, and we awoke March 9 with this...

Just Quickly...
March 23 will mark the return of A String Of Girls to The Phoenix Auditorium.  Their sold-out show last September was easily the highlight of a year of memorable concerts.  If you will be anywhere near The Haven on the 23rd, do yourself a favour and don't miss this amazing trio of talented women!

Randy and Lisa Wong are in the midst of a Southeast Asia holiday adventure, and if their pictures are anything like their email updates we can hardly wait!

Our new Course Catalogue is here!  Contact us at info@haven.ca for your copy.  If you would like some copies to share with others, say so and we will include some extras with your request.  We are also happy to send a catalogue to any friends you think would appreciate receiving one.  Let us know their mailing address and we will post one to them with your compliments.

That's a wrap for this Update.  We'll be in touch again next month with more news and information about the courses, events and people that are The Haven.

Take care, enjoy yourself, and each other, and be in touch soon.

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