AFFINITY GROUPS
Insight Pioneer Valley offers a variety of Affinity Groups for community members with specific needs to get to know and support each other as Dharma Friends. These groups of people with similarities help create a welcoming space for those who might not always feel welcome when entering a new community. It is our intention to welcome a diverse group of practitioners and hope you will find refuge here.
Our newest Affinity group is the Chronic Illness Dharma Group that will meet fourth Thursdays, 7:15-8:30pm. See more information below.
The next Family Gathering at IPV is on Sunday, October 20, 1:00-3:00pm. We'll read stories, sing, do mindfulness exercises, and weather permitting, might head outside to enjoy the fall. Our family gatherings are casual and relaxed, with a flexible slate of activities that we adjust to meet the needs of the moment. Healthy snacks will be provided. No fee, opportunity to give dana to Insight PV.
Our newest Affinity group is the Chronic Illness Dharma Group that will meet fourth Thursdays, 7:15-8:30pm. See more information below.
The next Family Gathering at IPV is on Sunday, October 20, 1:00-3:00pm. We'll read stories, sing, do mindfulness exercises, and weather permitting, might head outside to enjoy the fall. Our family gatherings are casual and relaxed, with a flexible slate of activities that we adjust to meet the needs of the moment. Healthy snacks will be provided. No fee, opportunity to give dana to Insight PV.
POC Practice & Community Group
Second & Fourth Wednesdays, 5:15 - 6:30pm
July 10 & 24, August 14 & 28, September 11 & 25, October 9 & 23, November 13, December 11
No sittings on November 27 or December 25.
A twice-monthly Insight meditation practice, discussion and community group for POC practitioners. All who identify as POC (Person of Color) are welcome! For more information contact Theresa Vincent.
Second & Fourth Wednesdays, 5:15 - 6:30pm
July 10 & 24, August 14 & 28, September 11 & 25, October 9 & 23, November 13, December 11
No sittings on November 27 or December 25.
A twice-monthly Insight meditation practice, discussion and community group for POC practitioners. All who identify as POC (Person of Color) are welcome! For more information contact Theresa Vincent.
Parents Group and Family Gatherings
Second Sundays, 1:00 - 3:00pm
September 15, October 20, November 17.
The next Family Gathering at IPV is on Sunday, October 20, 1:00-3:00pm. We'll read stories, sing, do mindfulness exercises, and weather permitting, might head outside to enjoy the fall. Our family gatherings are casual and relaxed, with a flexible slate of activities that we adjust to meet the needs of the moment. Healthy snacks will be provided. No fee, opportunity to give dana to Insight PV.
The Parent Meditation Group is shifting its current offerings away from parent sittings and towards family gatherings. There will be a time for parents and children to cultivate mindfulness with meditations, songs, stories, activities, and crafts. Some gatherings will be parent-led, others will be teacher-led. There's no age restriction.
Please note that we are discontinuing our regular Sunday parent meditation sittings. They may return on an occasional basis. We'll let you know.
Second Sundays, 1:00 - 3:00pm
September 15, October 20, November 17.
The next Family Gathering at IPV is on Sunday, October 20, 1:00-3:00pm. We'll read stories, sing, do mindfulness exercises, and weather permitting, might head outside to enjoy the fall. Our family gatherings are casual and relaxed, with a flexible slate of activities that we adjust to meet the needs of the moment. Healthy snacks will be provided. No fee, opportunity to give dana to Insight PV.
The Parent Meditation Group is shifting its current offerings away from parent sittings and towards family gatherings. There will be a time for parents and children to cultivate mindfulness with meditations, songs, stories, activities, and crafts. Some gatherings will be parent-led, others will be teacher-led. There's no age restriction.
Please note that we are discontinuing our regular Sunday parent meditation sittings. They may return on an occasional basis. We'll let you know.
Queer & Trans Sitting
First Thursdays; 7:15 - 8:45 pm
August 1, September 5, October 3, November 7, December 5, 2019
Come and enjoy an evening of mindfulness and sharing with other queer and trans people. We usually meditate for about 30 minutes, and then have a kind and confidential sharing circle. Friends/partners/allies welcome.
First Thursdays; 7:15 - 8:45 pm
August 1, September 5, October 3, November 7, December 5, 2019
Come and enjoy an evening of mindfulness and sharing with other queer and trans people. We usually meditate for about 30 minutes, and then have a kind and confidential sharing circle. Friends/partners/allies welcome.
Young Adult Sitting
Third Thursdays; 7:15 - 8:45 pm
July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21, December 19, 2019
Opportunity to practice dana (generosity)
Come join us for a night of sharing and meditation for young adults. After a brief check in, we meditate for about 30 minutes, and then have discussion. We strive to be real, honest, open, vulnerable, inclusive, and kind in a safe container. Any sharing is optional. Often these nights will have a reading or a theme for the discussion. See the Facebook Page "Pioneer Valley Young Adult Sangha" to find out for a specific night.
Third Thursdays; 7:15 - 8:45 pm
July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21, December 19, 2019
Opportunity to practice dana (generosity)
Come join us for a night of sharing and meditation for young adults. After a brief check in, we meditate for about 30 minutes, and then have discussion. We strive to be real, honest, open, vulnerable, inclusive, and kind in a safe container. Any sharing is optional. Often these nights will have a reading or a theme for the discussion. See the Facebook Page "Pioneer Valley Young Adult Sangha" to find out for a specific night.
Chronic Illness Dharma Group
Fourth Thursdays unless otherwise specified; 7:15 - 8:45 pm
September 26, October 24,
Tuesday, November 26,
Monday, December 23
This drop-in group is for people with chronic illnesses or disabilities who would like to practice the dharma together. We will meditate for 30 minutes, followed by a dharma discussion. Friends/partners/allies welcome. Email practice leader Carolyn Zaikowski with any questions. IPV has assistive listening devices and a fragrance-free space policy. IPV and Eastworks are wheelchair accessible. The closest elevator is at the West Entrance.
Fourth Thursdays unless otherwise specified; 7:15 - 8:45 pm
September 26, October 24,
Tuesday, November 26,
Monday, December 23
This drop-in group is for people with chronic illnesses or disabilities who would like to practice the dharma together. We will meditate for 30 minutes, followed by a dharma discussion. Friends/partners/allies welcome. Email practice leader Carolyn Zaikowski with any questions. IPV has assistive listening devices and a fragrance-free space policy. IPV and Eastworks are wheelchair accessible. The closest elevator is at the West Entrance.
Refuge Recovery
Fridays; 7:00 - 8:00pm
Opportunity to practice dana (generosity)
Refuge Recovery is a community of people who are using the practices of Mindfulness, Compassion, Forgiveness and Generosity to heal the pain and suffering that addiction has caused in their lives and/or the lives of loved ones. No prior experience with meditation required.
Fridays; 7:00 - 8:00pm
Opportunity to practice dana (generosity)
Refuge Recovery is a community of people who are using the practices of Mindfulness, Compassion, Forgiveness and Generosity to heal the pain and suffering that addiction has caused in their lives and/or the lives of loved ones. No prior experience with meditation required.