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Hi All,

Welcome to the latest edition of Cecil's Hub ~ The Virtual Men's Gathering and Worldwide Men's Group Directory.

Community FORUM – Rebirth

Date: September 3rd, 2019 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Where: Second Story Studios, 222 Johnston St, Collingwood VIC 3066
Cost: Free - $22
Contact: Gero and Stacia
Email
Event website

Community FORUM is a monthly space to connect and explore the possibilities of what it means to be human; alone and together.

Through the inspiration of community members and with support from The Art of Relating and Second Story Studios, Community Forum continues as monthly social events where humans can gather, be present, speak, express freely and be heard.

Each month (on the first Tuesday) we will begin with 20-30mins of interactive stimulus as a catalyst for the Forum (more information on the ZEGG Forum process in details below).

The stimulus may be a panel Q&A, video clip, poetry, presentation etc. along with the discussion.

6:30pm – 1st Arrival *, grab a cuppa, chat, connect
6:50pm – Stimulus 7:20pm – Break & 2nd Arrival *
7:30pm – Forum (including 10min break) 9:30pm – Harvest & monthly intention
10pm – Close

* There will be two arrival times. 1st between 6:30 & 6:50 pm when doors will close for the Stimulus 2nd at the break between 7:20 & 7:30 pm when doors will be locked for the evening.

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MEN and Relationships

When: September 7, 2019 @ 11:30 am – 6:30 pm

Where: Glyde-In Community Centre, 42 Glyde St, East Fremantle WA 6158
Cost: $140
Website:

Wes Carter presents a special one day workshop for Men.

This workshop allows men to experience confidential processes that will assist them to take a real look at current and significant relationships and to explore this most important aspect of a Man’s life

Tickets

Lingam Awakening – Nine Weeks of Activation (started)

When: September 11th, 2019 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Where: Online
Cost: $1200 - $1600
Contact: Matt Small
Event website

LINGAM AWAKENING™ – NINE WEEKS OF ACTIVATION, ONLINE

A Tantric-Shamanic Empowerment Process For Men™

Your orgasmic potential is vaster than we’ve been told.
Your capacity for deep presence, embodied pleasure and potent leadership is boundless.

Your lingam can connect you to your whole being, to life, your lover, and reveal the divine in all.

Lingam Awakening™ is a ground-breaking transformative approach for men’s intimacy and sexual empowerment that integrates ancient wisdom from many cultures with modern scientific knowledge guided by insights from practical experience.

This process will help you open to your depths, activate your embodied powers and instill practices for the unfolding of your Lingam Awakening journey.
Men can have whole body orgasms, be multi-orgasmic and experience long lasting orgasmic states.

Your orgasmic potential as a man is endless!

When the power within your lingam becomes more owned, anchored and filled with your loving consciousness, you will know, feel and access your true sexual power, desire and potential.

WHAT YOU’LL GET…

You will actualise your innate potentials to the degree you are ready and do the practices. Lingam Awakening is here to support you to:

Claim your sexual power, potency and freedom
Anchor and empower your Heart Lingam connection
Activate the pillar of consciousness hidden within your lingam
Awaken the intelligence, sensitivity and unique powers hidden within your lingam
Become a better lover, having longer, deeper more connected sex
Connect more deeply, sensitively and energetically with yourself and your lover
Heal distorted sexual programming
Learn techniques for healing erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation
Embody your unique erotic sex god within

WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE…

Deep transformation from the inside out at a level appropriate for you.
You will be guided safely by trauma informed facilitation with your personal choice and wellbeing as the top priorities.

Each Lingam Awakening offering includes a unique mix of:

Guided Meditations
Emotional Integration
Karmic Release
Ritual Magick
Embodied Activations
Archetypal Empowerments, and
Brotherhood Support.

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Introductory TRE workshop – Geelong
From Recovery to Resilience & Reconnection

When: September 7, 2019 @ 9:30 am – September 8, 2019 @ 4:00 pm
Where: Newcomb Hall, 82 Wilsons Rd, Newcomb VIC 3219
Cost: $495-$585
Contact: Richmond Heath
Event website

WHO THIS WORKSHOP IS SUITABLE FOR:

   •   This workshop is open to anyone seeking to learn TRE for ongoing personal use including the general public
   •   During the workshop, TRE will be taught as a self-regulated technique for people without any major medical or mental health concerns.
   •   If you have any major medical or mental health conditions, have a history of complex or severe trauma, are pregnant or have any concerns about your suitability to learn TRE in a group environment, please contact the workshop facilitator before registering for the workshop.
   •   Attendance at a 2-day introductory TRE workshop such as this one counts as the pre-requisite to application for the 2020 Certification Training Program to learn to teach TRE professionally.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN (12 contact hrs):

Day 1: Tremors, Trauma & TRE

   •   morning TRE session – Quickstart TRE (invoking tremors simply lying on the floor)
   •   afternoon TRE session – Quickstart TRE
   •   destigmatising & reframing shakes & tremors as a positive recovery resource
   •   how traditional cultures have used neurogenic movements for health, healing & spirituality
   •   poly-vagal theory & our 3 primary autonomic nervous system states
   •   the role of neurogenic movement in reducing stress, bracing, physical tension & chronic pain
   •   why neurogenic movement has a deeper effect than general exercise
   •   why embodiment is a key to building resilience & coping capacity

Day 2: Tremors Beyond Trauma – Growth, Vitality & Resilience

   •   morning TRE session – full TRE lead in exercises to deepen the tremor experience
   •   afternoon TRE session – TRE for grounding, centering & presence
   •   integration of overnight responses & refinement of self-regulation
   •   how neurogenic movements deepen embodiment & reconnect us with our body
   •   the role of fascial unwinding in restoring natural movement patterns
   •   neural plasticity & how to get the most out of TRE on an ongoing basis
   •   the use of TRE for creativity, personal growth & accessing Flow States
   •   the growth & development available through the ongoing use of TRE

Please note – the workshop syllabus will be adjusted according to the needs of the group. An overview of the Certification Training program will be presented during the last 1/2 hr of lunch on day 2 for those who are interested.

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Mountain Men ~ Positive Parenting

When: September 10, 2019 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Australia/Melbourne Timezone
Where: Belgrave Community Hub, 1616 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave VIC 3160
Cost: Free
Contact: Mountain Men
Event website

Men’s Seminars

A series of three seminars will be held at the Belgrave Community Hub, featuring a panel pf guest speakers and local experts, to openly discuss a numberbof topics identified by our members. The seminars will also allow for question time and group discussion after the panel.

Positive Parenting

Mountain Men Inc. is a community group that supports positive activity, engagement and inclusion of men in Melbourne’s Dandenong Ranges. Our aim is to reduce the number of men who are socially disadvantaged, marginalised or isolated to become productive, active members of the local community. We do this by providing opportunities for men (18 years+) to come together in open, non-judgemental, safe spaces and participate in a range of social activities that encourage new friendships, normalise help-seeking behaviours and link with local support services.

The Initiation Journey; Men’s Integration Immersion

When: September 11, 2019 @ 3:00 pm – September 17, 2019 @ 1:00 pm
Where: Highden Temple, 220 Green Rd, Awahuri 4476, New Zealand
Cost: $1500-$1700
Contact: Aaron Kleinerman
Event website

A Call to MEN! Head, Heart & Balls!

One thing missing in our culture today is initiation.

For millennia, almost all cultures on earth have held rites of passage, for both their men and women, marking a shift between adolescence and adulthood. This transition represents a shift from the necessarily selfish period of adolescence, a time where we learn who we are as individuals, into adulthood where we begin to stand for something bigger than ourselves. Without this shift we can easily become trapped in a perennial adolescence, living primarily for ourselves and our own selfish needs and desires.

Our planet is in desperate need of healthy, initiated men (and women) who know how to stand together and help birth a civilisation where the masculine and feminine energies are fully honoured, integrated and celebrated. Our future depends upon it.

Like all transformations, it begins as an inside job – offering ourselves to the evolutionary fires of initiation so that we become what we seek to bring into the world. This is the sacred journey of the modern spiritual warrior.

Old styles of masculine leadership are failing. The emerging leaders are not the ones who think they know where they’re going. They have already arrived. Both the king and queen archetypes are fully integrated and embodied, allowing them to lead from their hearts, for the good of the whole. They can stand for the whole because they are whole.

Although male and female leaders are equally needed, this course is designed specifically for men. We will address the core underlying question – what is it to be a man alive on this planet today?
Buy your ticket here: https://www.trybooking.com/BEAHH

Some of what this event will cover:
   •   Exploring and connecting to your soul purpose
   •   Opening to the deep intuitive wisdom and receptivity of your feminine
   •   Awakening to the full presence, purpose and power of your masculine
   •   Healing past traumas and wounds so you can have healthy, conscious relationships
   •   Shifting gender based roles, identities and patterns
   •   Remembering and connecting with the magic of your inner child
   •   Reclaiming the sacredness of your dark masculine warrior
   •   Letting down your walls and barriers with other men – experiencing true vulnerability
   •   Powerful shamanic rituals
   •   Practices to begin developing ejaculatory choice
   •   Separating orgasms from ejaculation
   •   Distinguishing between different kinds of orgasms
   •   Initiation into the Staff Magic mysteries
Testimonials about the retreat:

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When: September 13th - 16th, 2019 @ 18:00 pm – 15:00 pm
Where: Campsite, D'Auguilar National Park, Brisbane
Cost: $185 - $260
Contact: Scott Grimmett

Bedrock is a smaller, more intimate Men’s Wellbeing gathering held annually at The Rock, limited to just 50 men. Sponsored by our Elders, the weekend flows with ease and grace by being less structured than our larger gatherings.

This also means more opportunities to connect at a deeper level to the land, to the gathered community, and to ourselves.

This year Bedrock will be structured as a 3-day event with the Opening Ceremony 9AM Saturday morning and closing after midday lunch on Monday.

We understand that some men may not be able to stay three days, but we strongly encourage you to make that commitment.

Each morning there will be an all-in Circle. In the afternoon there will be no more than three workshops which will have an organic flavour with topics arising from the morning session. There will be a Saturday night Heart Circle and a Sunday night celebration Concert.

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Spring Equinox Vision Quest Journey for Men

When: September 21, 2019 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Where: Minyon Falls, Minyon Platform Track, Whian Whian NSW 2480
Cost: $125
Contact: Adrian Hanks
Event website

A one day immersion into nature and the self to honour and connect with the Equinox.
The focus will be about bringing more balance into our lives physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.

We wIl spend the day at Minyon Falls, 20 kilometres from Byron Bay.

Cost for the day is $125.

Please book in on my website or contact me for other payment options or discussions.
http://www.adrianhanks.com/store/p50/Equinox_Journey_for_Men.html

Blazing a Trail for Boys Bush Adventure

When: September 21, 2019 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Where: Hurstbridge VIC 3099, Australia
Cost: $69-$89
Contact: Blazing a Trail for Boys
Event website

This is a chance for boys and their father/mentor to reconnect with themselves, each other and the natural world.

To rediscover the adventure and wonder of life, to have courageous conversations, to engage in heroic cooperation, to enliven their passion and intuition, and to find the power of respect.

Cecil’s Hub ~ Men’s Groups Worldwide Directory

Did you know that my Cecil’s Hub ~ Men’s Groups Worldwide Directory is ready and available, please visit to see how this platform can help change Men's lives and connect them to Men's Groups on a regular basis.

The Directory (over 400 Men's Groups already) will initially cover Australia with Groups from London, UK, Ireland, Canada , Singapore, and now North America.

* Some of the Groups are under a 'Claims Listing', this will enable existing Men's Groups that find their Group to 'Claim' it as their own as a FREE Basic Group or upgrade to a 'Paid' Plan & gain extra benefits/features.

What’s Available?

The Directory will allow Men to search for their nearest Men’s Group to their location FREE of charge!

It will enable any existing Men’s Groups Worldwide to register a FREE to join and get a ‘Basic’ listing, they get listed in seconds, this will be give them a low priority 'GoogleMaps ® Pin' search result, and this will be under 1 particular Association.

Some Men when searching for a Men’s Group, have heard of a particular Men’s Group type or Association. It’s for this reason that I have created Categories for each of the Common ones to be used in the Search Bar, this will ‘Auto-Fill’ as the user types.

Currently, there are 13 Associations that each Men’s Group can be listed under, depending on their style of facilitation/origin that they follow.

These include:-

Australian Men’s Shed Association
Complete Men
Canadian Men’s Shed Association
Individual Group
Mankind Project (MKP) - Australia/UK/Canada
Men’s Wellbeing ~ Common Ground Trained
Melbourne Men’s Groups
Menergy Men’s Group Network
MensSpeak Men’s Groups (UK)
Men’s Team
OM:NI (Older Men:New Ideas)
The Male Journey Ltd
UK/Ireland Men’s Shed Association

Please read the full version of the launch document here.

Free BBQ's at various locations by Mr Perfect

Mr Perfect holds FREE weekly “Meetup” BBQs in various locations across Australia.

They normally run from 10:30 - 12:30, please check the individual BBQ for exact details.

If you are free for a couple of hours for a healthy BBQ (Meat and Vegetarian) come along and meet a bunch of top guys.

We will supply soft drink and water, but please bring your own preference if you wish.

The format is simple, informal and completely inclusive. It is a chance to get out of the house in the sun, socialise and meet some great people and form a supportive community.

Friends, family and pets welcome too!

Mental health is discussed at times and is purely optional.

Please contact Mr Perfect on 0406 641984 or Email or Website

Thanks for your time in reading this update, please visit my Cecil's Hub ~ Worldwide Men's Group Directory, and Cecil's Hub ~ The Virtual Men's Gathering and share it with your Networks and encourage all Men and Men's Groups to get involved.

Thanks,

Cecil

Yearly Men's Gatherings

What is a Men's Gathering?

A Men’s Gathering is where you can connect with other Men, from all backgrounds, religions, political and sexual persuasions. These gatherings offer a safe, non-judgemental, supportive space where men can explore the connections, modalities, challenges and exercises that facilitate real and lasting change.They all offer high-quality workshops from varied Modalities, that you are free to take part in as many or few as you wish.

This is your time, to use as you wish but hey, why not take advantage of the experience?

There are currently 8 Yearly Men’s Gatherings as part of Open Ground training per year in Australia, plus others that are not part of the Common Ground training, and one in New Zealand.

March

Island of Men

Four per year, March, July and November, ?

Island of Men (IOM) is a 1-day event dedicated to helping men find a deeper connection with self, community and nature. We are excited to annouce that this event will be unlike any island before. We have an incredible new location, new facilitators and a brand new program.

We are excited to announce that this event will be unlike any Island before. We have an incredible new location, new facilitators and a brand new program.

IOM is a unique experience that provides something different for each individual.

For some men, it is a welcome reprieve from the pressures of life, a lifting of the weight of expectation that has been placed on them by work, family and society.

For others, it is a place to realise and release limiting stories, unhealthy relationships & behaviours that no longer serve.

(From IOM https://islandofmen.site123.me/)

TasMen

March 2020

We have been crafting our three day gatherings for 21 years. We create a mixture, of drama, experience, workshops, small group work, laughter, fun and friendship, to help you make the next step in your journey.

Why? It benefits you, your family, friends and workmates. It’s a rare opportunity, make the decision,

(From https://tasmen.org.au/tasmanian-mens-gathering/)

May

Manshine

1st - 4th May 2020

Manshine 2019 is a Journey into the Heart – an opportunity for men feeling fragmented or isolated to connect with their true essence and move to a greater integration. Maybe you feel as though you are just drifting in life or asleep at the wheel or life may be great.

Manshine provides opportunities for all men to enhance your life and your relationships. At Mens Wellbeing we pride ourselves on supporting men through whatever they are going through, whether they are flourishing and looking to enrich their lives or they have hit a crisis and are reaching out for help.

Manshine allows men of all ages and walks of life to connect with an inclusive, tolerant and confidential environment. Feel what it is to be part of a solid and open community of men. Share with other men what it means to be a man navigating manhood in the world today. Be yourself, open your heart and participate in workshops where you can share the good, the bad and the ugly. Manshine is a place for self-reflection, growth, fun and laughter. (from Manshine.org.au)

EveryMan Men's Gathering

Twice per year, May and November

Every man is Welcome. Every man is responsible for co-creating the Gathering

Every man is responsible for his own experience, food, water and shelter. Every man is responsible for packing down and taking his rubbish.

The intention for Everyman Gatherings is to co-create a space where men, having the desire to share themselves deeply and authentically, can connect, support and challenge one another towards greater self-empowerment, self-awareness and self-responsibility, whilst nurturing deeper respect and connection to nature and each other.

(from Everyman Men’s Gathering)

June

Sydney National Men’s Gathering

‘Un-Becoming’

From birth, most of us are moulded and groomed to be as others want us to be. We are groomed by parents, grandparents, siblings, teachers, principals, priests, partners and others. They want us to be successful, clever, safe and to honour those who invest in us, setting up our energetic debt (this support sometimes manifesting as ‘abuse’). (From https://nswmen.org.au/mens-gathering)

August

Essentially Men

Get more out of life

Whether your life is working well or you have some things to sort out, you will find that attending an Essentially Men workshop will provide you with powerful resources for your journey of personal discovery and growth.

Renewal, change, understanding…freedom

Thousands of men from all over New Zealand and all walks of life have found this outstanding programme a powerful catalyst for renewal and change.

So will you. You will build trust and feel safe. You will get a deeper understanding of yourself and will leave with the freedom to be the authentic you. These are not just talking workshops – they are potent experiences that will wake you up, give you skills, and change your life.

Men Being Real – Deep healing and inner authority

When men come together in a group with the agreement to take a journey deeper into themselves it becomes safe to let down our guards. We can drop beneath the surface of feelings in a way not normally allowed for men. We can attend to the healing of memories to do with fathers, mothers and others, which affect the way we relate in our present lives. We can understand the roots of anger and depression and connect with our inner authority.
(from http://www.essentiallymen.net/)

September

13th - 16th September 2019

October

Menergy

10th Oct 2019 - 13th Oct 2019

Menergy is the Victorian arm of a national not-for-profit organisation Mens Wellbeing that has been providing men’s events and men’s support groups for over 20 years.

Menergy is an all-inclusive 3 day Men’s Gathering wilderness retreat that provides workshops and ritual around celebrating masculinity and helps men discover more of themselves in a nurturing, supported and trusted way. The detailed program we run has been developed for over 15 years and has seen thousands of men grow and learn through this process.

At the heart of a Menergy weekend is the opportunity to attend and partake in many of the myriads of workshops that are focused on Men’s health and wellbeing. These workshops help men to be empowered in our masculinity through vulnerability, support, and a greater understanding of trusting ourselves and our unique gifts as men. (from Menergy.org.au)

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Man Alive

25th - 27th October 2109

MAN ALIVE men's gathering is a weekend away just for men - all men. Away from work, family and social commitments you can spend your time being instead of doing. MAN ALIVE open to all men from any background, religious, political or sexual persuasion. We encourage men to be real with themselves and others in a supportive and non-judgemental environment.

You can expect a warm welcome and plentiful conversation and laughter, with many opportunities to get to know yourself and others in a strongly grounded space of respect, growth and trust. We run our gatherings based on the concept of Open Space - where you can offer to host a session, ask for a specific session to be run, or participate where you are called to. This gives us the chance to co-create an agenda for the weekend that suits where we are all at. We also have components of ceremony and home groups, which support us to connect as a whole community and make sense of what we are learning together.

MAN ALIVE is all about choice. You choose what you want to do - be it hosting or attending a session, relaxing, taking quiet time for personal reflection or spending time making new friends. It’s totally up to you.

(from https://manalivenet.weebly.com/

November

Manhood

8th Nov 2019 - 10th Nov 2019

Manhood Men’s Gathering is a not-for-profit men’s community event with facilitated workshops, groups, activities and social time. The theme this year is Explore Healthy Masculinity – where each man is invited to define for himself what it means be a better man in today’s world.

The culture is open, accepting, warm and non-judgemental. Every man is welcome and can expect to learn and share equally. Come along and share your story and listen to the stories of other men. Deep respect is asked and given.

The gathering is held at beautiful Camp Bornhoffen, Numinbah Valley in the McPherson Ranges of the Gold Coast Hinterland. Retreat to mountain country, fresh air, a mountain stream with a waterfall, bonfires and spectacular views. (from ManHood.org.au)

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West Australian Men’s Gathering

15th November - 17th.November

This years theme is 'Contemporary Man' and we will be looking into the aspects of authenticity, respect and sensuality and how they connect in contemporary society.

The West Australian Men's Gathering provides a opportunity for Men to meet together in an environment that encourages honesty, trust, and the true expression of feelings.

The Gathering offers you an opportunity to explore what it means to be a man in the company of other men in search of deeper clarity. This is done through a number of activities and facilitated sessions that stimulate and encourage men to explore their current wellbeing, may this be physical or psychological.

The WA Men's Gathering uses structured ways and protocols to ensure safety and confidentiality. The Gathering offers a range of self management opportunities that men can learn about and engage in, which are generated by the shared experience and stories of the men attending. There is also plenty of time to connect, share a meal or a cuppa and laugh or go for a walk. (from https://www.wamensgathering.org.au)

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