Best Things I Read in 2024

Did you read some great books in 2024? We want to hear about them! Come and share your best book recommendations with the group and of course, bring a pen and paper to take notes for yourself. We’re going to open the floor and find out what everyone’s been loving. There is no better way to start a new year than to be with a full library hold list and a handful of titles you can’t wait to read! Join us for this fun and engaging event. You’re guaranteed to leave with a renewed lust for literature. We can’t wait to see you there!

Taurus Beaver Full Moon Circle: With Bonnie Ho Gabaeff

For generations, women have revered the moon as a mystical force connecting us to our spiritual feminine essence. At this Taurus Beaver Full Moon, guest speaker Bonnie Ho Gabaeff (Tarot Intuitive & teacher at thejourneycircle.com) will be discussing Taurus energy as the divine feminine and facilitating reflections on how best to embrace the feminine side of Taurus that can sometimes be hidden behind its bull (masculine) symbology. Join us in a circle of celebration, as we honor growth and release the past, clearing the path for a new cycle of possibilities.

Full Moon Circle: Snow Moon

For generations, women have revered the moon as a mystical force connecting us to our spiritual feminine essence. During a full moon, our psychic and emotional sensitivity is heightened, offering an opportunity to tap into its gifts. By embracing this precious time, we open ourselves up to a deeper understanding of the world around us and embark on transformative journeys within. Join us in a circle of celebration, as we honor growth and release the past, clearing the path for a new cycle of possibilities. Prepare to be inspired and renewed as you depart from this event.

Non-fiction Workshop: Life in Five Senses by Gretchen Rubin

Here we’ll discuss the non-fiction book, Life in Five Senses by Gretchen Rubin and explore how to tap in to the power of our five senses as a path to a happier, more mindful life. We’ll discover together how to better engage with the world around us, deepen our connections, and experience more joy. Take the Five-Senses Quiz to find out your most neglected sense: https://gretchenrubin.com/quiz/the-five-senses-quiz/

Summer Reading Kickoff Party

Let’s celebrate the unofficial season of reading for pleasure. Recreational reading is all about enjoyment but sometimes we need to stir up the embers in order to reignite the passion. Reading should feel rewarding. Like a dollop of whipped cream on the strawberries of regular life. At this event, we’ll talk about some helpful tricks to add more fun and get the most out of your reading life this summer. We will also exchange recommendations so you’ll be sure to leave with a long list of book titles to pursue.

Ice Cream Social with Leigh at Pittsford Dairy

Come and enjoy an ice cream, coffee, or a pastry with Leigh while she’s in town for a visit!

I expect that it will be busy at the Dairy, especially if we’re lucky enough to have nice weather, so if we can’t find a spot to accommodate, we’ll take our treats down by the canal where we can sit and chat. I’ll send a message with my cell phone number to anyone who RSVPs so we can coordinate.

I hope many of our Rochester members can make it! Looking forward to seeing you there.

Non-fiction Workshop: Bitter-sweet by Susan Cain

Here we’ll discuss the non-fiction book Bittersweet by Susan Cain to discover how sorrow and longing make us whole. Some of our heaviest emotions can teach us to see the light. By learning to tap in to the power of a melancholic outlook, we can reap more creativity, spirituality, and love in our lives.