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Our Vision Statement

We are a global sisterhood that connects women though circles. We create safe spaces to share our true selves. Meeting in circle, we find our voices, claim our power, and celebrate our self-worth, leading to personal and planetary transformation.
Dear GTW Sisters,
 
I love September. After the flurry of summer activities it is a time to re-focus. The eclipse is contributing to that energy this year. The power of Mother Nature is awesome and in such clear view when the moon moves between us and our sun. On the one hand, we get our insignificance in the light of the universe at large and on the other, the sharing of this event  unites us. We are one people under the sun. Race, religion, creed or gender make no difference.
 
Gather the Women of Nevada County (GTWNC) is re-focusing, too. We’ve been operating for 15 years with the goal of women finding their voices and many women have. We feel new energy and new movement emerging in our lives and in the country. Now what should our goals be? We sent out a survey in August, but if you missed it, the link is below. It’s short and takes just a few moments to fill out. We need your input to know which direction to go. Thank you to those who have already responded for your thoughtful responses. Together we are revisioning GTWNC.
 
Here’s to new beginnings,
 
Judith Hurley Prosser
I Want to Take the Survey

Giving Changes Everything


Your financial gifts assist in empowering the women of our community. Checks can be made out to GTWNC and mailed to GTWNC, PO Box 87, Cedar Ridge, CA 95924. Or you can simply click the donate button below. Thank YOU!

 
Donate

Monthly Circles


Gather the Women Nevada County is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization. As part of our business practice we are asking that each woman who attends a circle sign our Liability Waiver & Release Form.  If you go to multiple circles, you only need to sign one form.  There may be special waivers for those circles held in commercial locations instead of private homes. Thank you for supporting us in this process.
 
In consideration of others, we request that women honor the No Scent Zone at our circles and events.

GTW Steering Wheel


First Tuesday
Tues, Sept. 5th, 6:45–9:00 pm
Contact: Judith,
 judith4u@att.net 
 
We are revisioning Gathering the Women and looking for your input. Please see link above.  Three of our members will be
attending the Annual Gathering for the GTW Global Matrix at the end of September, Angie Lux, Judith Hurley Prosser and Nancy Busey. Their inspirations will be shared in the November edition of the newsletter. 
 
If you have ideas for circles or events, or an interest in being on the Steering Wheel, please contact Judith.

Our Steering Wheel members:
L to R, front row: Rachelle Bloksburg, Ariann Thomas, Lily Valeria Pantheion, Judith Hurley Prosser, Elena Lokvig, back row: Angie Lux, Laura Strathman Hulka, Nancy Busey

 

Transformational Wholeness: Integrating Body, Mind, & Spirit 


Weekly Ongoing Circle
For Women dealing with cancer
Tues, 10 am-12:30 pm
Contact: Dr. Nanci Shanderá 

Email drnanci@earthspiritcenter.com for registration, location, and detailed flyer. No charge - Offered in partnership with SNMH Dignity Health Cancer Center
 
In this warm, supportive group, you will transform limiting and unconscious perceptions of your life, discover inner secrets of healing, learn how your dreams reveal deep messages, learn how adversity is a gift, and eliminate judgment. We’ll work with the challenges you are experiencing, whether regarding physical health, emotional harmony, relationships, spiritual growth, or other struggles.

This group is sponsored by the SNMH Dignity Health Cancer Center and is open to all women wishing to heal on any level. The work is particularly effective for those dealing with cancer now or in the past, dealing with cancer (or death from cancer) of a loved one, or working with caregiving cancer patients. This group is not a therapy group, but rather Soul and heart-based. You will learn to perceive your challenges of body, mind and Spirit from an unconditional, healing perspective.

Full Moon Water Ceremony for Women


Day and Date Changes Monthly
Fri, Sept. 8th, 7:00 pm
Contact: Ariann, 928-284-5738 or ariann@newdreamfoundation.com

 

Transforming the limited body into the limitless self.
This beautiful ancient Native empowerment ceremony for women takes place monthly, during the full moon.  If you yearn for a deeper bond with your sacred feminine spirit, and have an affinity for the sacred nature of water, this ceremony will offer you an experience with the Sacred Feminine. Any woman who has begun, is in the middle of, or completed her menses is welcome to attend.

Women, please wear a long skirt (I have extra).  Bring a snack or dish to share after. There is a suggested donation of $10 to support the New Dream Foundation & GTW. Bring drums, rattles and other instruments for the ceremony. We will be outside, so dress appropriately for the weather. Come share this beautiful ceremony and snacks even if you cannot share a donation at this time. RSVP as space is limited; if you RSVP and cannot come, please cancel in advance.

Allergy alert:
A Cat rules this household!.
moon photo used with permission of
  
© Kelly Thompson www.kelli.photo

Prosperity Circle


2nd Wednesday
Wed., Sept. 13th, 5:30-7:30 pm
Contact: Ariann,
 928-284-5738 or email ariann@newdreamfoundation.com

Do you find yourself on the edge of "never enough" and wanting more financial security? Our attitude towards money contributes to truly having the life we dream. Through examining and redefining our relationship with money we intend to create expanded prosperity. Please join us as we support each other in transforming our relationship with money to create greater financial flexibility. We’ve completed reading and discussing Lynn Twist’s book, The Soul of Money and Easy Breezy Prosperity: The Five Foundations for a More Joyful, Abundant Life by Emmanuel Dagher.

We’re now using the Heart Triad Process to focus on our highest intention, and then requesting and receiving support from the other members of the circle.  It’s a very powerful approach. We hope you will join us.
 

Please join us for this circle!
Sounding for Self-Care & World Peace


Third Tuesdays
Tues, Sept. 19th, 7:00-8:30 pm
Contact: Hilary Brumley,

hilary.brumley@gmail.com or
408-203-9666
Temporary Location, see Meetup for details

In this circle we will explore the healing, transformative, and creative power of self-created vocal sounds called “toning”. We will experience harmonic resonance and heart coherence, bringing balance and clarity, enabling us to be the best expressions of ourselves. We will learn about the sacred vowel sounds and their correspondence to the chakras and glands. We will explore basic principles of sound healing. We will explore silence and harmonic overtones, creating sacred space and sending intentions for the highest good and harmony of all.
 
“tone”...expresses his whole organization of body, soul, and spirit 
 as a revelation to the outside as well as to the inside.
     The vowel element is the sound playing on this musical instrument.
     When producing vowel sounds, 
we actually push what lives in the soul out through the body.

                                                                           ~ Rudolph Steiner

Come let your unique voice enrich the diverse harmonic symphony of the universe!

Women's Study Book Circle 


Third Thursday
Thur, Sept. 21st, 2:30-4:30 pm 
Contact: Angie Lux,
 aklux@aol.com or (530) 272-2402 

The Book Circle is currently closed to new members.  We limit  the membership to 8. Any more than that limits the ability of  the women for sharing their voice. We have women on the waiting list, so if you are interested in starting a new book study circle contact Angie.

We are currently reading This Fight is Our Fight by Elizabeth Warren.
 

We hope to see you for this circle!
Wholeness & Equality Bible Study 


4th Monday
Mon, Sept. 25th, 6:00–8:00 pm
Contact: Laurel,
 laupalomares@mac.com or call/text 916-799-0998 and see Gather the Women NC Meetup to RSVP

At Laurel's home (a free speech zone) in Penn Valley

Handouts Provided
 
Repairing the Narrative. Occupying Jesus. Restoring Mary Magdalene This is a study of relatively recently discovered and translated, early Christian texts.  In particular, studies of the Gospel of Mary Magdalene, lost for centuries, reveal the true legacy of Jesus and Mary, and provide the wholeness and equality missing from the traditional narrative. Perhaps more of the world is ready now, for the full story and the progressive vision for humanity that it represents. 

Thanks to the latest translations, the Son of Man now becomes the Child of True Humanity. Readings from The Meaning of Mary Magdalene: Discovering the Woman at the Heart of Christianity by Cynthia Bourgeault; also The Gospel of Mary of Magdala by Karen L. King & other works will be provided. Jean-Yves LeLoup's book, The Gospel of Mary Magdalene will be discussed. All faiths and worldviews welcome.

It's not too late to RSVP for this circle.
Drumming Circle


4th Tuesday
Tues, Sept. 26th, 6:30–8:30 pm
Contact: Judith,
 judith4u@att.net 
 
Our drumming circle has been deepening the impact of the drumming itself by choosing to focus each separate drumming with an intention, and then sitting in silence at the close of each drumming sequence. Come join us as the beat of the drums reflects the beat of our hearts and we become one in sound and harmony.
 
Please mark the 4th Tuesday of the month for future drumming dates
 

Women's Harmony Circle: Activating Peace Inside Out


On the 11th of every month
Mon, Sept. 11th, 6:30-8:30 pm
New Location: Nevada City Library Community Room
980 Helling Way, Nevada City
Contact/RSVP: Sushila Mertens,

530 305-6045, blinkandbreathe@gmail.com

Be part of the shift consciously activating your inner peace and creating harmony between women. Experience:
  • The many ways the hormone oxytocin positively affects your physiology and personal power.
  • How understanding your survival pattern increases your self-awareness, an essential ingredient for transformation.
  • Rewiring the survival reactive brain to the thriving response brain. This is a gift to all women in our community. Voluntary contributions are gratefully accepted.

SPECIAL EVENT

BOOK RELEASE
Embracing the End of Life: A Journey into Dying and Awakening


Patt Lind-Kyle invites the Gather the Women community to celebrate the release of her newest book Embracing the End of Life: A Journey into Dying and Awakening from 5:30 - 7:00pm, Friday September 8 at Esterly Hall, 336 Crown Point Circle, Grass Valley.

For more information visit Embracing the End of Life Book Release Celebration.

Upcoming Events

 

2017 Gather the Women Global Matrix Annual Gathering 

Colorado, USA
Together We Rise
Sept. 28-Oct. 1


For more info, or to register:
www.gatherthewomen.org/2017-gtw-annual-gathering-colorado-usa/

Peaceful Valley Retreat Center, New Lyons, CO
www.peacefulvalley.com

Inviting Sacred Space into your Home


This circle is postponed until 2018

How Are You Rising?


Please send Ixchel your photos and stories about what you are doing whether it be a march for political or charitable causes, an action group, assisting community organizations like DVSAC , Good Women International, Hospitality House, etc. Input from women of diverse views is encouraged. 

Contributions will be posted on our website, www.gatherthewomennc.org and occasionally here in the newsletter.

 

Indivisible Women of Nevada County


There are lots of things still going on in Nevada County.
Check the link above for one of the Facebook Women's Groups.

Circle Contributions & Updates


Above it was noted that there is a request for $5.00 to be contributed to GTW when attending a circle. The purpose of that is to help with funding for the ongoing outreach of Gather the Women of Nevada County, including films, presentations, and special events.

Many of you are attending more than one circle. Some circles meet more frequently than others. Our request is just that each person give as she is able to joyfully contribute without creating a hardship for herself. No one will ever be denied participation in a Gather the Women of Nevada County event because of lack of funds.

In consideration of others, we request that women honor the No Scent Zone at our circles and events. GTW is not liable or responsible for the content or qualifications of the materials or presenters of the programs listed.
 
“Listening, witnessing, role modeling, reacting, deepening, mirroring, laughing, crying, grieving, drawing upon experience, women in circles support each other and discover themselves, through talk.” 
- Jean Shinoda Bolen, MD, The Millionth Circle.



Gather the Women of Nevada County on Meetup.com


Getting the word out about the circles of Gather the Women of Nevada County has greatly been improved by Meetup.com!

On the meetup site, we are able to invite members to circles, remind them, track the RSVPs, and receive emails from other members.
(The number of RSVPs on meetup does not accurately reflect the number of women who will attend.)
 
If you are new to Meetup, be sure to visit your profile, and select how many emails and notifications you want, so we don’t inundate you with too many for you.
 
Go to meetup.com here.

Quick Links


Gather the Women Nevada County 
www.GathertheWomenNC.org
on Meetup
www.meetup.com/Gather-the-Women-Nevada-County
on Facebook: GatherTheWomenNevadaCounty 

Gather the Women Global Matrix
www.gatherthewomen.org


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