August 2010 Calendar Events

The Women's Building monthly calendar, featured and recurring events. The Women’s Building supports the free and non-violent exchange of ideas and differing viewpoints, yet we remain non-partisan and do not endorse any political candidates.

Mondays and Wednesdays

Laughing Lotus Yoga Center presents…

Community Yoga Class

Donation-based, community classes as a benefit for The Women's Building's programs!All the classes are taught by Laughing Lotus College of Yoga Graduates.  Classes are open to all levels
Audre Lorde Room | 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm | Suggested Donation: $5
For more information: laughninglotus.com


Mondays

Intro Qigong class

Introductory Qigong class teaching individual exercises as well as short segments of Wild Goose forms. Open to anyone wishing to improve their health and well-being through this meditative practice. Cancer patients are advised to consult with a Qigong Master prior to starting the practice.
Room A | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it


Tuesday, August 3rd and 10th

Kari  presents…

Alexander Technique Class for Actors
The Alexander technique is renowned for its ability to uncover a performer’s true artistry.
It is taught throughout the world at most performance arts schools because it teaches the actor how to be deeply present in her body, mind and soul.
  • Stop physical habits which are keeping you from moving and reacting freely
  • Move in the fluid and dynamic way that you are designed to move
  • Control stage fright
  • Breathe in a way that is full and effortless
  • Find a comfortable physicality in your character
Connect with yourself, your scene partner and the audience
Room B | 7pm - 9:00 pm | Every Tuesday till August 10, 2010 cost: $160, includes one private lesson
Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 415 641-8374


Friday, August 6th

Jim Hightower

Swim Against the Current: Worker Cooperatives and a New, Deeply Democratic Model for This Country
Texas populist, commentator, and author Jim Hightower has a few hilarious words of wisdom for us: Question authority, trust your values, seek alternatives, break away, stand up for your beliefs, and swim against the current!
His latest book, Swim Against the Current, which features worker cooperatives, introduces readers to people across the country who have actually done this – people in business, politics, health care, farming, religion, and other areas who are taking charge, living their values, doing good, and doing well.
Auditorium | 6:30 pm


Saturday, August 14th

Pillow Fight Nite LAUNCH PARTY & SILENT AUCTION!!

Hello Everyone!
Only one month until Pillow Fight Nite is launching and holding a great event for all of my friends and family to share in the success of my new business! I want to let you all know what a fun event I have planned for you. We will have one of my favorite bay area bands performing live, a caricature artist to make a beautiful portrait of you on commemorative keepsake paper, and an awesome balloon twisting artist roaming the room! Food, wine and your great company....I can't wait! And don't forget we will be auctioning off some great things like an original Corinthia Peoples designs necklace and earring set, spa treatments from Luminous Day Spa, A hand crafted soap spa set from Wisdom's Soaps, and of course an exclusive Tea Party Kit from Pillow Fight Nite! And we will be selling raffle tickets at the event for some even greater door prizes!
Auditorium | 6 pm – 9 pm


Tuesday, August 17th

San Francisco Sex Information presents…

Sexuality and Shame
Sexual shame is one of the biggest challenges that sexuality educators face. The more we understand about how it works, the easier it is to develop strategies for responding to sexual shame. Charlie Glickman PhD will discuss the roots of shame, how it can both serve and hinder us, the ways that shame is used to reinforce social rules, and the differences between toxic shame and pro-social shame. As a group, we will discuss the tools that sexuality educators can use to bring compassion, understanding and healing to people working through sexual shame.

Objectives: By the end of this session, the participants will be able to:
  • Describe two ways that shame is used to enforce social rules
  • Identify two ways that sexuality educators can help people heal from shame
You can find out more about him at www.charlieglickman.com.
Audre Lorde Room | 6:30 pm


Friday, August 20th

Fifty-Fifty Brewing Company Tasting

Auditorium 6 pm


Saturday, August 21st

Psychic Horizons  Presents…

Free Healing Clinic
Clairvoyant training students and graduates of Psychic Horizons will do 20 minutes combination of reading and healing. You may ask one question about which you would like some information and healing. Teachers will look at what they see affecting your issue; then do an energy healing in order to create change. They will not give advice or tell the future.
Room A | 1 pm - 3 pm | Free
For more information contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or
www.psichichorizons.com or call 415 643-8800


Thursday, August 26th

San Francisco gardeners  Presents…

Gardening without heavy metals
Join us for a discussion on some of the challenges urban gardeners face!
We will discuss how to collect soil and get it tested, where heavy metals come from and how to keep children, pregnant women and others who are at risk safe.
Audre Lorde Room 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
For more information contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
or call (415) 822-8290

 

handicap accessible

3543 18th Street, between Valencia St & Guerrero St.
San Francisco, CA 941(415) 431-1180

If you are interested in having your event or meeting at this remarkable place, please call the Bookings Coordinator at (415) 431-1180 ext 21 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

 

Recurring Events

Yoga for Women
Free class on Thursdays 2:30 to 3:30 pm

Rhythm and Motion Classes
Auditorium on Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00-7:00 pm
$11 per person
For additional Information:
415.863.9830 ext 0
gen@rhythmandmotion.com
www.rhythmandmotion.com

The Mission Minyan presents, Kabbalat Shabbat
(Every Friday)
Audre Lorde Room 6:30pm-8:00pm (check website for current schedule)
Free
For additional Information:
www.missionminyan.org

San Francisco Somatic Wellness Program Presents:
Every Friday afternoon : Weekly Community Clinic – under direction of Sonja Riket, Somatic Movement Therapist. Individual hands-on sessions for low-income women and children in Feldenkrais® Method, Body-Mind Centering® and Alexander Technique

Requested donations of $25, no one turned away for lack of funds.
TWB provides in-kind support for this program.
To make a Friday appointment call 415-431-1180 x10

Awareness Through Movement Class
Awareness Through Movement® group class for the general public.
Room B 11:30am - 12:30pm, Fridays $10
For additional Information: Sonja Riket 415.661.1852  sriket@earthlink.net
Feldenkrais® and Awareness Through Movement® are registered service marks of the Feldenkrais® Guild of North America. Body-Mind  Centering® is a registered service mark of  Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen used by permission.

Featured Events

@ Our Community Resource Room:
Low Cost Legal Advice Program!
Annie Thorkelson, Attorney at Law, will offer one dollar per minute legal advice and referrals every Wednesday from 4:30-6:30 pm. This service provides a creative, personal and non-litigation forum for getting informal answers and creative solutions to legal questions, problems, and conflicts on most kinds of legal matters and questions that arise every day for ordinary San Franciscans.


Los dias Lunes @ el Salón Audre Lorde:

Despensa de Comida Semanal para inmigrantes que viven en San Francisco
Familias e individuos registradas reciben frutas, verduras y comestibles cada lunes entre las 10:00-11:30am.
Para registrarse visiten el Salón de Recursos Comunitarios en El Edificio de Mujeres 415-431-1180 x11

On Mondays @ Audre Lorde Room:
Weekly Food Pantry for immigrants who live in San Francisco
Registered families and individuals can receive fruits, vegetables, and staples every Monday between 10:00-11:30am.
To register visit the Community Resource Room in The Women’s Building
415-431-1180 x11

Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Classes
Feldenkais Awareness Through Movement lessons are verbally guided, gentle movements that are done lying on a mat, sitting in a chair or standing and walking. They improve flexibility, posture, coordination and self-awareness. Everyone has a great capacity for learning, and to change habits that lead to tension, stress, fatigue and pain. The lessons integrate movement with thinking, feeling, sensing and visualization. In this learning method you will discover how to: -Relax more and breathe better -Diminish your pain and tension and gain strength and vitality -Improve your balance, coordination and concentration.
Fridays 11:30am-12:30pm at Room B $10 donation.
For more information: Sonja Riket 415-6610-1852 | sriket@earthlink.net | www.feldenkrais.com

On Wednesday @ Room A Qigong Class
Chinese self-defense practice that connect us more deeply to the natural flow of energy around us. Explore the meditation and centering, self-healing bio-mechanics and ease, martial arts and energetics, Qi and meridians.
Wednesdays 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Dropings welcome! $15 per class, multiclass card $12 per class.
contact Sarah at 415 305-4692 or sarahkowalski@gmail.com

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