Welcome to the November 2009 Edition
of the Laconneau Monthly Newsletter.

IN THIS ISSUE
• Book of the Month
• Film of the Month
• Political Action Forum
• Sentier des Cathares
• Ride for the Fund
• Sentier de Vermont
• Sentier de la Madeleine
• Regional News
• Regional Calendars
• Contact Laconneau

BOOK OF THE MONTH

      

Veiled Threat:
The Hidden Power of the Women of Afghanistan
by Sally Armstrong

In her book, Veiled Threat, Sally Armstrong relates the historical, political and
religious underpinnings of the oppression of women in Afghanistan.  She
describes the lives of women in Afghanistan under Taliban rule.  She tells the
stories of the women of that country: the oppression they have endured and the
quiet rebellions they have undertaken against that oppression. Sally Armstrong
interviewed dozens of women prior to writing her book.  In Veiled Threat, she has
brought their stories to life. Afghan women continue to risk their lives to make
basic rights possible for women in their country. They are an inspiration for
women everywhere. Although the situation in Afghanistan has changed since the
publication of Veiled Threat in 2002, the information it contains continues to be
timely and inspirational. 


FILM OF THE MONTH



The Stoning of Saroya M. (2008)

Stoning is currently used as a method of punishment in the Middle East. 
Its victims are usually women.  The Stoning of Saroya M. relates the true story of
the stoning of a woman in modern Iran.  The film is graphic in its portrayal of
Saroya’s persecution and murder by religious fundamentalists, in spite of her
aunt’s courageous attempts to protect her. When those attempts fail, Saroya’s
aunt manages to enlist the assistance of a passing journalist who, at no little risk
to his own life, brings Saroya’s story to the outside world.  This is a film which
brings the injustices perpetrated against women in the Middle East to the
forefront in a most dramatic manner.


POLITICAL ACTION FORUM

Brave Women in a War-Torn World: RAWA and Afghanistan
by Jamie Scharbrough

Afghanistan’s women, long considered the nation’s second-class citizens, have
suffered more than any other segment of its population at the hands of religious
extremists and ambitious politicians. Afghani women have been denied their
rights: the right to leave their homes unless accompanied by a man, the right to
work, the right to vote, the right to be educated, even the right to dress as they
please.  For years, these women have been severely limited in their freedom,
treated like chattel, and often bought and sold like property under the guise of
arranged marriages.

Afghanistan is the country in which Meena Keshwar Kamal was born; a country
rife with oppression against women, where many women, as a result, resort to
such drastic measures as self-immolation in an attempt to escape their fate.
Despite what some call progress in the ongoing Afghan military campaign, the
women of Afghanistan have seen little progress in regard to their position in
society.i  Meena sought to change that. In 1977, while she was in college, Meena
founded the Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan, her
country’s very first feminist political organization. The Revolutionary Association
of the Women of Afghanistan, known as RAWA, is an organization solely for
women and was originally created with anti-fundamentalist ideals in mind.  Its
ultimate goal was to give Afghani women the freedom they deserved, be that the
freedom to drive a car, the freedom to vote or the freedom to pursue an
education.  To achieve its purposes, RAWA built secular schools for both boys
and girls, published a newspaper which spoke out against fundamentalist
propaganda and appointed a committee to share information concerning the
dire situation of Afghani women with others around the world.

Meena was 20 years old and living in Kabul when the Soviet Union invaded
Afghanistan and set up a puppet government designed to bring Afghanistan
under Soviet control.  Under this regime, women’s freedoms were severely
restricted. When Meena saw and experienced the oppression of women in her
country, she founded RAWA in the belief that bringing equality to the women of
Afghanistan would benefit all the people Afghanistan, regardless of their sex or
religion.iii The organization was initially small and quietly active, meeting in
separate groups of three or four. Meena and her RAWA allies were known only by
their first names or by false names in order to protect themselves and their
families from the Soviet puppet state and from Afghani fundamentalists. They
founded the group on the principles of democracy and equality for women. They
made a point of discussing issues that arose until the entire group reached a
consensus.iv The most radical consensus reached was that women of all ethnic
and religious groups were welcome to join RAWA as long as they supported the
group’s principles, a departure from the practices of the male political groups in
their country. This decision was revolutionary for the group, bridging gaps
among many women who, due to differences in ethnicity and/or religion, had not
previously communicated with each other. RAWA’s position brought the
organization the enmity of Afghanistan’s government.v  

Meena wrote to organizations in Europe and the United States, requesting
financial support for RAWA.vi  The generous response to this call for aid provided
the funding for RAWA to build schools. Schools like the Watan School for Girls
and the Shaheed Qubad School for Boys provide an equal education for children,
from the age of four up to high school age. In these schools, both boys and girls
receive excellent educations, with an emphasis on democracy and on equality for
men and women.vii The children are taught by members of RAWA and, at night,
literacy classes are held for adult women.  In addition to raising donated funds,
Meena also put together a workforce of seamstresses.  Through their efforts,
RAWA raised money for more schools and established the Malalai Hospital in
Pakistan.viii Many of RAWA’s early activities were conducted in neighboring
Pakistan because the organization was outlawed in Afghanistan.

After launching RAWA and guiding it through its first ten years, Meena was
assassinated in 1987. Her assassination did not end RAWA’s fight for freedom,
justice, and equality.  Despite the sorrow and grief of the members of the
organization, they proceeded with the plans Meena had laid out before her death: 
an expansion of Malalai Hospital, more schools, and an international call for aid
for Afghanistan.

In addition to providing care and education for the women of Afghanistan,
RAWA began gathering evidence of the mistreatment of women in their
country.  In the 1990’s, members managed to obtain video cameras, which they
used to secretly film the public beatings of women.ix These videos later provided
proof of their allegations that the government was discriminating against
women.x The videos are currently on the RAWA website and have been picked up
by various news sources.

Today, the women of RAWA report that their sisters continue to suffer from
oppression and gender discrimination.  In a 2009 interview, RAWA member
Mariam Rawi said that there has been no significant progress for the women of
Afghanistan.  “There is no tangible change in the conditions of Afghan women; in
certain parts of the country the life is worse than under the Taliban.  The rate of
kidnappings, rapes, selling of girls, forced marriages, acid attacks, prostitution
and self-immolation by girls and women has reached a record high, even
compared to the Taliban regime.”xi

The leaders of the Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan
continue to fight for democracy and equality in Afghanistan, often at the cost of
their own lives.  In spite of the dangers of associating with RAWA, women step
forward and speak out publicly about the injustice done to their sisters and their
country. One of these women, whose pseudonym is Zoya, testified to the Human
Rights Commission of the German Parliament in 2008, urging Germany to
remove its troops from Afghanistan.xii Zoya, one of the current leaders and
spokeswomen of RAWA, began as a student in one of RAWA’s schools when she
was 14.  Now 28, she is on RAWA’s Foreign Committee and is responsible for
telling the story of Afghani women’s experiences to people in other countries in
the hopes that they will listen and lend their support. She travels to democratic
nations like the United States and England to speak out about the horrors being
experienced by the women of Afghanistan, and she has appeared on a local
Afghan television channel, where she engaged in a debate with a fundamentalist
representative. This was the first time in RAWA history a member outed herself,
risking imprisonment and death by relinquishing her anonymity.  Zoya supports
RAWA because its beliefs echo her own: gender equality, freedom of religion,
women’s rights, and opposition to fundamentalist Islam.  She has been an
international spokeswoman for RAWA, and continues to hope that the rest of the
free world will listen as the women of Afghanistan cry out for the most basic of
human rights.

Like other members of her sisterhood, Zoya does not hesitate to boldly point out
who is responsible for the terrorist reign in Afghanistan.  The current regime of
Hamid Karzai, she says, is only partially to blame.xii She holds the United States
responsible, among others. “The U.S.  government has never supported
democratic organizations like RAWA…The U.S. invaded Afghanistan to fulfill its
geo-political, economic, and regional strategic interests and to transform
Afghanistan into a strong military base in the region.”xiii  RAWA also holds the
Soviet Union accountable for worsening the situation in Afghanistan by its
invasion of the country. But the darkest enemies, Zoya says, are the Taliban and
those who support a fundamentalist Islamic rule.  RAWA, which has always
supported freedom of religion, believes that occupation of Afghanistan by the
Taliban will plunge the country even further into darkness and despair.  Meena
declared this at RAWA’s founding; the group continues to hold this belief.

Take Action 
The women of Afghanistan are our sisters. In order help them, you must become
informed about their situation. Read “Meena: The Heroine of Afghanistan,”
which provides a detailed history of RAWA and its founder. Access the RAWA
website (www.rawa.org), which provides current information on the fight for
women in Afghanistan and the action RAWA is taking, as well as suggestions for
supporting RAWA, then share this information with others.  Organize fundraisers
for RAWA or invite a RAWA representative to speak at a benefit. Encourage your
local paper to keep the oppression women in Afghanistan in the headlines. Get
involved with the Feminist Majority’s program, “Feminists without Borders,”
which helps college students to raise money for women in war-torn countries,
including Afghanistan. The Feminist Majority often raises money in support of
the activities of RAWA.

The women in Afghanistan are our sisters. We must support their fight for their
rights.  Their battle is our battle, too.

Footnotes
i “Ainsworth defends Afghan Mission.” British Broadcasting Corporation. 2009.
BBC, 17 Aug, 2009.  <http://news.bbc.co.uk_news/8205171.stm.>
ii Chavis, Melody Ermachild. Meena: The Heroine of Afghanistan. 1st. New York.NY:  St. Martin’s Griffin, 2003. 56-57
iii Ibid, 58
iv Ibid, 60
v  “About RAWA.”
vi Chavis 35.
vii Ibid, 115.
viii Chavis, 145.
ix Chavis, 210.
x Chavis 211.
xi  Rawi, Mariam. RAWA. Interview by Ian Sinclair. 06 May 2009. Web. 14 Sep       2009. <http://www.rawa.org/rawa/2009/05/06/interview-with-the-revolutionary-association-of-the-women-of-afghanistan.html>.
xii Zoya. RAWA.  Interview by Elsa Rassbach. 22 May 2009. RAWA.org. Web. 14 Sep 2009. <http://www.rawa.org/rawa/2009/05/22/the-u-s-government-has-never-supported-democratic-organizations.html>.
xiii Ibid.


SENTIER DES CATHARES



For the second year in a row, a group of Laconneau women made their way to
southern France and undertook the Sentier des Cathares.  What follows are their
accounts of their experiences on the Sentier. 


“For me, the Sentier des Cathares is the perfect trip. Being outside in the south of
France, hiking, learning, pushing, growing, and traveling further inside.
Finding silence and rest while moving forward, one foot in front of the next.
Learning to properly read a topographical map, use a compass, and read the
landscape, which increases awareness in each moment and self-sufficiency in
life.

It is a tremendous gift to have the opportunity the Sentier provides to find out
what I have within, and to continue forging a solid and unshakable core. The
lessons learned both on and off the mountain during this trip did not come
easily and are, therefore, not easily forgotten. From here, I move forward with
ever increasing determination and purpose.

This trip shattered the limits of what I knew to be possible.”
~by Anna Berez – Philadelphia, PA


The Sentier, a second time along the path
Sun blazing, boots crunching
Birds singing in the bushes.
Will we ever reach the summit?
My heart is bursting: I must press on.

How can I fall behind?
How can I let Her and myself down?
Many times have my feet trod these pathways,
Many times and yet every one anew,
Every moment in an aching eternity.

The autumn leaves are turning burnished gold,
Scent of thyme, mint, rosemary, lavender
Sweet to quell the stench of sweat
That is running down my back, my forehead,
Washing out the remains of my life.

My life, I count for nothing in these mountains
Far greater than I, this majesty resplendent
Timeless, and I would seek to become
And be not, and melt into Her being.
The Sentier, an endless possibility
of becoming.
~by Lorely Crewe Halici – Washington, DC


"There is something deeply healing about  putting one foot in front of the other
day after day, especially  walking in the beauty and peace of the French
countryside and  in the  company of other Laconneau sisters.  It was a
wonderful and wonder-filled experience."
~by Kathy Spaar – Washington, DC


“There is something very special about starting each day with a simple routine.
Each morning, we all waited for the church bells to chime 8 times, letting us
know that it was time for breakfast. Clothes appropriate for that day’s
hike…….rucksacks packed…..moleskin in place, we discussed each day’s journey
over French Pastries and chocolate/coffee……and off we went, out through the
vineyards to find out what we were made of.

Each day was absolutely beautiful for being outdoors, but unlike last year
temperatures were much warmer. This made our hiking brutal at times. I was
humbled by the force of nature and appreciative of the many opportunities
along the way. (Unexpected refreshing springs, so clean we could drink the
water ... cool breezes and shaded tracks along the Sentier, times for rest,
which allowed for connecting with members of the group).

Jehanne challenged us to know where we were at any point in time…..learning
to read maps and use compasses. ... I found myself ... thinking I knew where we
were. Often I was way off!!!!!!! … ”Learn to read the contours of your maps” (a
most useful distinction in Orienteering and navigating the Sentier des
Cathares). Once again, I am humbled.
~by Carol Orndorff - Atlanta, GA


The Sentier des Cathares will take place again from Friday,
September 24 to Saturday, October 2, 2010.  Please refer to upcoming
newsletters for details.  
  
  
RIDE FOR THE FUND



The Laconneau scholarship fund makes it possible for women who are interested
to take Laconneau classes, regardless of financial constraints. On October 16, 17,
and 18, 2009 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday), Arleen Shuster and I committed to
ride our bikes down the entire 184.5-mile C&O Canal in Maryland to raise money
for the Laconneau scholarship fund. We started in Cumberland, Maryland and
ended in Georgetown, DC. Arleen’s two sons, Ben, age 15, and Adam, age 14,
rode with us. When we decided to undertake the ride, we knew it would be a
challenge, which was part of the appeal. Taking on such a challenge puts into
practice and enhances all that we have learned through the Laconneau teachings.

Even if the weather had been beautiful that weekend, the ride would have been a
challenge, but the weather turned out to be less than ideal. The temperatures
were in the upper 30’s and low 40’s, and it poured rain for most of Friday and
for the entire day on Saturday (over 100 miles of the ride). But Arleen
and I had made a commitment, and there wasn’t anything that was going to keep
us from fulfilling it. We rode through the cold, rain, mud, wind, and battled with
bike problems and flat tires, completing about 60 miles each day. Because the
rain and mud slowed us down on Friday and Saturday, we ended up riding in the
dark both nights to complete the mileage for those days.

This ride was the hardest physical challenge I have ever completed, but I now
know, in every cell of my body, that I can take on and do anything that I set my
heart and mind to. On Saturday, we were soaked to the bone, freezing cold, and
slowly riding through miles of mud and puddles, but we continued pedaling, and
still we laughed. No matter what, we just kept going.



On Sunday, the final leg of our ride, the weather broke and the sun finally started
to shine, so we rode the furthest distance that day (64 miles). There were still
stretches of four to six miles at a time of mud and wet sand to ride through, but
seeing the sun on Sunday afternoon was cause for celebration, and gave us extra
motivation for the end of our ride.

Without coming to Laconneau and practicing the teachings that are offered
within the Tradition, I might not have ever taken on this challenge, and I might
not have been aware of the strength and determination that lie within me. If it
wasn’t for what I have learned and am practicing, I might have quit when the rain
started pouring harder and the temperature continued to drop. I don’t know that
I would have ignored and pushed through the pain and discomfort in my body to
complete the ride. I want to do everything I can to make sure that all women,
regardless of where they are in life, have the opportunity to learn and use these
tools to discover and bring out all that lies within them. These are the reasons
that we used this ride as an opportunity to raise money for the Laconneau
scholarship fund.

Thank you to all of you who supported us in different ways on our ride, and for all
of the contributions to the Laconneau scholarship fund.
~by Anna Berez - Philadelphia, PA

The following people have made contributions to the Laconneau scholarship fund
in response to Anna and Arleen’s ride: Rebecca Berez, Jude Colle, Cherylle
Corpuz, Marge duMond, Elaine Franzetti, Lorely Crewe Halici, Jehanne de
Quillan, Anne Garnett, Alex Guyol, Bart Hungerford, Bassam Kareem, Judy Kern,
Pat Kerner, Stella Koch, Deb NeSmith, Carol Orndorff, Lynn Palmer, June
Racicot, Karen Rugg, Jan Salstrom, Kathy Spaar, Marsha Vonduerckheim, Janet
Woolery.  Through your generosity, many women who would otherwise be unable
to do so will be able to attend Laconneau classes.  

Donations to the Ride for the Fund are still being accepted. If you would like to
make a contribution, please make the check payable to Alex Guyol and indicate
“Ride for the Fund” on the memo line. Please mail your check to Alex Guyol, P.O.
Box 261, Kingston, NJ 08528.


 SENTIER DE VERMONT




The Laconneau
 Sentier de Vermont

February 21 – February 27, 2010

This February, we will once again offer The Sentier de Vermont, a full residential retreat at the beautiful Fox Creek Inn at Chittenden in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains from Sunday, February 21 to Saturday, February 27. The Inn will be closed to all other guests during the period
of our stay.



The retreat will focus on meditation and spiritual teaching, along with light hiking in the beautiful surrounding mountains.

Each day will start with a group meditation followed by breakfast. The group will then meet for teaching until midday. Afternoons will be spent either hiking or visiting some of the interesting local sites. The group will meet again for an evening meditation before dinner. After dinner for those interested there will be group discussions and traditional music, should the mood take us.

For those of you unfamiliar with it, there will also be instruction in voie d’épée Laconneau’s own traditional form of exercise.
 
Retreat Fee: $1990.00


Accommodation: will be two people sharing. (Limited Single occupancy is available for a small supplement on a first come basis.) All rooms are fitted with private bathroom and shower.

Meals: Dinner and breakfast are included in the fee. All food will be in keeping with Tradition dietary rules.

For information or to make a reservation: Please contact Alex at (770) 235-5447 or alex@laconneau.org. As space is limited to twelve people, a deposit of $500.00 is required at time of booking. All reservations will be on a first come basis.


SENTIER DE LA MADELEINE



The Laconneau
Sentier de la Madeleine

March 20 – March 27, 2010
Southern France



After the death of Yeshua, did Mary Magdalene really flee from Jerusalem to travel to Southern France with her sister Martha, her brother Lazarus, Joseph of Arimathea, and other disciples, to work and preach among the people of Gaul, and eventually to found the Celtic Church before supposedly retiring from public life to spend the last thirty years of her life in a hermit’s cave in the mountains of Ste. Baume? Is there any evidence to support the popular theories and legends behind the life of this mysterious woman?

What was it about this mysterious woman that led her followers, Cathar and others like them, to die in their thousands during the holocaust of the Albigensian crusade rather than deny their faith and belief? Join with us as we travel through the magnificent country of Southern France to make a spiritual journey back in time to explore this fascinating legend, and attempt to find answers to some of these questions. Marvel with us as we seek to understand the wondrous power of this extraordinary yet enigmatic woman who left behind such a rich spiritual heritage, and yet with whom history has dealt so harshly, and with such premeditated injustice.

Pilgrimage Fee: $2900.00

Accommodation & Meals: Bed and breakfast are included in the pilgrimage fee. All prices are based on double occupancy.  Single supplements may be available on request.

For information or to make a reservation: Please contact Alex at (770) 235-5447 or alex@laconneau.org.  Space is limited to ten people. A  deposit of $1000 is required at time of booking.  All reservations will be on a first come basis.


REGIONAL NEWS



France News
The Sentier de la Madeleine is scheduled for Saturday, March 20 to Saturday,
March 27, 2010.

News from the Carolinas:
A Level I Beginner’s Course was held on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings,
October 27 and 28, at Artemis House in Greenville, NC. 

The Laconneau Autumn Festival was held in Greenville from October 30 to
November 1.  The festival was a time of ritual, of teaching and of learning new
skills.  The Greenville Circle would like to thank all the circles for their support
and help with the Autumn Festival.  The festival was well attended and enjoyed
by all.

At Artemis House on Sunday, November 22. we will be reviewing The Green
Collar Economy: How One Solution Can Fix Our Two Biggest Problems, by Van
Jones. Please note that the book is now available in paperback.

All women who are interested are invited to attend our book reviews, film
screenings, meditations, and mother and daughter groups. Through these efforts
we continue to build a community of strong women dedicated to changing
themselves and the communities in which they live.

Georgia News:
Meditations are held on an ongoing basis in Decatur, Marietta and Gainesville.
Women’s Circles are also regularly held in Gainesville. Please check the Georgia
calendar for specific times and dates.

The Georgia Circle continues to welcome all women who desire to work together
to heal our communities, our country and our world.

Please contact Lynn at Georgia@laconneau.org for additional information
regarding courses, Women’s Circles and Georgia Laconneau events/activities or
call Lynn @ 770-654-3734.

Pennsylvania News:
In November, we will hold a Level I Course to which all women are invited. The
Level I Course will take place over the course of three evenings, for two hours
each evening It will be held  Tuesday, November 10, Thursday, November 19, and
Tuesday, November 24. Each class will begin at 7:00PM. If you are interested in
attending, or you know other women who are interested, please contact Anna at
Pennsylvania@laconneau.org.

The Philadelphia circle welcomes all women to our classes, meditations, and film
screenings as we continue to build a strong foundation for this community of
women. Nothing will change unless women change the way we see ourselves. A
strong foundation within our community can help form the basis of that change
within each woman, if she so chooses.

Washington, DC News:
A Level I Beginner’s Class will be offered on Sunday, November 15th at 10:00AM.

This month we shall be screening Irina Salina’s documentary Flow: For Love Of
Water, nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival
and winner of the Festival Award for Best Documentary at the Vail Film Festival.
An investigation into the dangerous growing privatization of the world’s fresh
water supply by companies such as Vivendi, Suez and Nestle, it shows the
disastrous exploitation of poor villagers and urban dwellers in developing
countries and also the danger to inhabitants of the United States, some of whose
water supplies are contaminated by rocket fuel and the herbicide Atrazine
(banned in the European Union). Nestle brand waters include Arrowhead, Aqua
Spring, Calistoga, Deer Park, Glaciar, Acqua Panna, Perrier, San Pellegrino and
Vittel.

The two members of the DC circle who participated in October’s Sentier des
Cathares found it to be an exhilarating and transformational journey and
wholeheartedly recommend it to the entire Laconneau community.


FRANCE: Upcoming Events



Saturday, March 20 to Saturday, March 27, 2010
Sentier de la Madeleine
Southern France


GEORGIA: November Events



Wednesday November 4, 2009
Women’s Circle 6:30PM
Gainesville, GA,
For students who have completed the Level I Course

Monday November 16, 2009
Women’s Circle 6:30PM
Gainesville, GA,
For students who have completed the Level I Course
 
Monday November 23, 2009
Meditation 6:30PM
Marietta, GA

Monday November 30, 2009
Meditation 6:30PM
Marietta, GA

Georgia Calendar Online:
http://www.laconneau.com/CalendarAtlantaGA.html

Georgia Region Coordinator: Lynn  - georgia@laconneau.org


NORTH CAROLINA: November Events



GREENVILLE, NC

Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Women’s Circle 7:00PM
Artemis House
Greenville, NC
For students who have completed the Level I Course

Friday, November 6, 2009
Young Women’s Dinner & Discussion 6:30PM
Greenville, NC
For students who have completed the Level I Course

Thursday, November 12, 2009
Meditation, Dinner & Film Screening 6:30PM
We Shall Remain: Part I
Artemis House
Greenville, NC
For students who have completed the Level I Course

Monday, November 16, 2009
Women’s Circle 7:00 PM
Artemis House
Greenville, NC
For students who have completed the Level I Course

Sunday, November 22, 2009
Meditation, Lunch & Book Review 12:00PM
The Gospel of Mary of Magdala: Jesus and the First Woman Apostle
Artemis House
Greenville, NC
For students who have completed the Level I Course


ASHEVILLE, NC

Sunday November 15, 2009
Women’s Circle 7:00 PM
Brevard, NC
For students who have completed Level I Course

North Carolina Calendar Online:
http://www.laconneau.com/CalendarGreenvilleNC.html

Carolinas Region Coordinator: Elaine – carolinas@laconneau.org


PENNSYLVANIA: November Events



Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Women’s Circle 7:30PM
Philadelphia, PA
For students who have completed the Level I Course

Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Level I Beginner’s Course 7:00PM
Philadelphia, PA

Monday, November 16, 2009
Women’s Circle 7:30PM
Philadelphia, PA
For students who have completed the Level I Course

Thursday, November 19, 2009
Level I Beginner’s Course (Continued) 7:00PM
Philadelphia, PA

Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Level I Beginner’s Course (Continued) 7:00PM
Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia Calendar Online:
http://www.laconneau.com/CalendarPhiladelphiaPA.html

Philadelphia Region Coordinator: Anna - Pennsylvania@laconneau.org


SOUTH CAROLINA: November Events



Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Women’s Circle 7:00PM
Simpsonville, SC
For students who have completed the Level I Course

Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Women’s Circle 7:00PM
Simpsonville, SC
For students who have completed the Level I Course

South Carolina Calendar Online:
http://www.laconneau.org/CalendarSC.html

Carolinas Region Coordinator: Elaine – carolinas@laconneau.org


WASHINGTON, DC: November Events



Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Women’s Circle 7:00PM
Washington, DC
For students who have completed the Level I Course

Friday, November 6, 2009
Film Screening & Dinner 6:30PM
Flow: For Love of Water
Washington, DC

Sunday, November 8, 2009
Meditation & Tea 3:30PM
Falls Church, VA

Thursday, November 12, 2009
Women’s Circle 8:00PM
Washington, DC
For students who have completed the Level I Course

Friday, November 13, 2009
Gospel of the Beloved Companion 7:30PM
Washington, DC

Saturday, November 14, 2009
Gospel of the Beloved Companion (Continued) 10:00AM
Washington, DC

Sunday, November 15, 2009
Level I Beginner’s Course 10:00AM
Washington, DC

Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Women’s Circle 7:00PM
Washington, DC
For students who have completed the Level I Course

Washington, DC Calendar Online:
http://www.laconneau.com/CalendarWashingtonDC.html

Washington,DC Region Coordinator: Lorely - dc@laconneau.org


CONTACT LACONNEAU

Please contact your coordinator with questions or updated regional information.

In France:  Jehanne - jehanne@laconneau.org

In California:Alex - alex@laconneau.org

In the Carolinas: Elaine - carolinas@laconneau.org

In Georgia: Lynn - georgia@laconneau.org

In Pennsylvania: Anna - pennsylvania@laconneau.org

In Washington, DC: Lorely - dc@laconneau.org

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