BEGIN:VCALENDAR METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//http://krcb.org//NONSGML jCal Pro 2.2.14.578// VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:JCal Pro Calendar X-WR-CALDESC:Your online events calendar X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:VEVENT UID:49302f31b23d6cb895211a6f448ee460http://krcb.org DTSTAMP:20130519T062350Z CONTACT:Sujata D Monti 707-922-5675 DESCRIPTION:Sebastopol - December 31\, 2011 Time:  7-11+ (see details for New Years Eve ritual. Event ends at 12:30am) Party Type:    Co-ed\nLed by:     Sujata Monti\nCost: $50+\n \nClick here for specifics about th e content\, hours of the evening and to register: www.cuddleparty.com/seba stopol (http://www.cuddleparty.com/sebastopol)\nCONFIRMATIONS with complet e details and directions will be sent usually within a week of your regist ration and no later than 3 days prior to the event - unless you registered less than 3 days prior.  ASSUME you will get a confirmation if you have paid online.  Since I have to do that part by hand I usually do it once a week.\nWhat is a Cuddle Party?\nCuddle Party is a fun\, playful workshop on connection and communication that includes an abundance of nurturing an d affectionate touch. It is safe and structured\, non-sexual and drug and alcohol-free event. Called a "\;Party"\; because it is so much fun (a wonderful alternative to a standard singles scene and night life)!\nPe ople may attend a Cuddle Party for a variety of reasons. Some come just to have fun and enjoy a wonderful evening of connecting with like-minded peo ple. Some see a Cuddle Party as a great networking opportunity to look for new friends or a significant other. Some (both men and women alike) come to safely fulfill their need for affection and nurturing touch that may be missing in their everyday life. Some appreciate the learning and personal growth aspect\, having the opportunity to improve their social and commun ication skills (expressing needs\, setting boundaries\, etc.)\, and explor e ways of creating connection and closeness. Some may appreciate risking c onnecting with someone of the same sex (or the opposite if that's your edg e).  Some may even find an element of spirituality here\, and play with & quot\;touch meditation"\;\, Tantra\, or explore different states of co nsciousness ("\;the cuddling hormone"\; oxytocin can produce quite an altered state).  It's a GREAT way to create community!!!\n Cuddling c an mean feet against feet\, head or shoulder rubs\, full-body hugs\, spoon ing - it is entirely up to you. You can participate according to your desi res and comfort level (it is perfectly ok if you just want to talk and not touch anyone for a while or not at all - YOU ARE ALWAYS AT CHOICE!!!). Yo u will have a great opportunity to meet and connect with other cuddle-mind ed people in a safe and relaxing environment.\nDuring the first hour we cr eate the structure and safe space by introducing ourselves\, learning abou t Cuddle Party philosophy and rules (like "\;Ask before touching anyon e"\;)\, and by going through several communication and ice-breaker exe rcises. This is followed by a couple of hours of social cuddling time\, an d ends with a Closing Circle.\n \nPlease share with all of your friends a nd associates about these wonderful events by forwarding this info to like -hearted people.\n \nAnd since a picture’s worth a thousand words\, a v ideo has got to be worth a million!!! \n \nhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v =hPsbJr6xw3k&\; (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPsbJr6xw3k&\;)\;fea ture=fvwrel&\;utm_source=Cuddle+Activism+List&\;utm_campaign=01c0f65 405-1%2F19+Cuddle+Party+Workshops+this+week+and+next!&\;utm_medium=emai l\n \nEnjoy and be well!!!\n \nPS We recently created a meet up group an d would be thrilled to have you as a member. We’ll be offering Cuddle Pa rties and well and Free Hugs events!! Here’s the link so you can join us : http://www.meetup.com/Cuddle-Party-Sonoma-County/ (http://www.meetup.com /Cuddle-Party-Sonoma-County/)\nCuddlemonials: \nI really enjoyed my experi ence at the cuddle party. It moved me and lots came up for me. This was li ke a huge feat for me in many ways\; allowing in the love and touch. I hav e a ways to go\, however\, now I see an avenue for direction I need to go. It looks as though the next one is full\, and I bet there is a huge waiti ng list already. If not\, I'd like to go. I am truly amazed that I can do this. Thank you for all your work and compassion in bringing this together . What I saw happening at this party was intense compassion in action. It was wonderful to see people receive what they need\, and I was a part of t his. Thank you for making it happen. BS Santa Rosa\, CA\nDear Sujata\, tha nks so much for organizing the Cuddle Party. It was my first experience an d it was wonderful. What a safe loving way to relax in someone's arms\, ha ve a great conversation and feel touched in a way that I long for. RF\, Fa irfax\n \nThank you and Joe again for providing this in our lives.  Each party is different and last night I really experienced the "\;real me aning"\; which is Real Touch and the power and healing of touch.  We live in such an unconnected world with all this technology and most of our culture perceives touch as sexual. What  a relief that I can come there and feel safe (esp as a single woman) and cared about at a deep level---no t seen as a some man or woman's "\;sexual hit potential"\; which i s just everywhere.  LK Sebastopol DTEND:20120101T080000Z DTSTART:20120101T030000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20111227T215500Z SUMMARY:Cuddle Party Sonoma County – New Years Eve!!!!!!! URL:http://www.cuddleparty.com/sebastopol/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR