centre for peaceful living
While the CENTRAL ALBERTA MARTIAL
ARTS & WELLNESS CENTRE
promotes
valuable Life Skills, such as discipline, perseverance
and compassion, through the teaching of traditional
martial arts. Its programs positively influence children
and adults to simply be and do their best and to strive
for goals that will better themselves, others and the
community as a whole
THE CENTRE
FOR PEACEFUL LIVING (a division of CAMA)
embraces alternative teachings and philosophies as a means to
promote personal and societal peace while educating and
inspiring children and adults to live a life of Service,
Integrity, and Wellness. As a result, community members
can access holistic training and experiences that will
truly promote well-being, happiness and success.
SPIRIT Mentorship Program
(Coming Soon)– is aimed to connect every child with a kind, compassionate and dedicated mentor who will help guide them in helping them unleash their full potential in all areas of their life. The program contains two parts:
a) Spirited
Children, Spirited Mentors
– this aspect
of the program provides valuable resources and
hands-on-training to the mentors involved in the
program. Mentors can be Youth and Adults wanting to make
a positive difference in the lives of others. Mentors
can access any of the Centre’s resources and mentor
trainers to make every mentoring relationship a positive
experience.
b) Our
Spirited Mentorship Program will work
closely with schools, businesses and the community to
coordinate and implement a mentoring program within each
community.
Kids
partaking in SPIRIT
will receive
invaluable guidance, education and hands-on experience
with the help of a mentor's assistance. Mentors will
include not only older “spirited youth," but "admirable
adults" as well – such as teachers, parents, and
community and business leaders – representing a range
positive role models for other children.
Benefits of Mentoring - What Students Will Learn:
The mentoring
project will benefit everyone involved. It will
• help children learn new skills from dedicated mentors
• give the mentors a sense of accomplishment and
commitment knowing they've helped contribute to a
child's future
• help improve the community of all children and youth
involved
• Experience a large degree of compassion…the seeds for
embracing a peaceful world.
Funding for this program is greatly needed. Through community and
corporate sponsorships and support, the program’s launch
date is anticipated for September 2011.
HEROES - Humanitarian Projects
(coming soon)
The best way
to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of
others ~ Ghandi
HEROES is an online Community Hub where children and adults can learn
about local and international volunteer and humanitarian
efforts that they can take part in. These range from
partaking in local community cleanups to assisting in
orphanages in Nepal. The goal of HEROES is to inspire
and educate people about the many service projects that
they can partake in order to create change, experience
love and compassion, and build life-altering,
life-lasting memories.
Inspirational Movies
In February
2011, The Centre for Peaceful Living will offer
Inspirational Movie Nights for Children, Youth and
Families to attend to learn something new and positive.
Each film will carry a life-changing message followed by
brief discussion and activities that reinforce the
movies’ inspirational message. Popcorn included: $2 per
person, $5 for family of 3.
Upcoming
Films and Dates:
TBA
Craft Days: Crafts that
heal the heart and mind
Kid & Family
Fun! Drop by the Centre for Friday Evening or Saturday
Afternoon Fun. Learn about and partake in many cultural
and seasonal crafts and arts that bring joy, happiness
and peace such as Mandala Drawings, Japanese Calligraphy
and Japanese Flower Arrangements and so much more!
Upcoming
Craft Days:
TBA
Cultural and Educational
Workshops:
There are many paths up the mountain or many ways to find and
experience peace; it is in all of us we just simply need
to listen and explore the things that move our hearts
and spirit. Therefore The Centre for Peaceful Living
offers many different events that are meant to open the
heart, educate the mind, and move the spirit. Some of
these events include:
Mediation Workshops: For Children and Adults. Learn to
connect to your breathe including other ways to relax
your mind, body and soul. Please check the Centre’s
calendar for full details…
Drum Circles: All ages are welcome to attend
these inspirational evenings of drumming, singing and
simply have fun. It’s an experience you don’t want to
miss! Bring your friend, a drum, and an open mind! Held
every first Friday of the month @ 7 pm. Please check the
Centre’s calendar for full details…
Japanese Tea Ceremonies: Chado (The Way of Tea) embodies
four principles – harmony, respect, purity and
tranquility, which refer to the relationship between the
host and guest, people and nature and season, and
feeling within oneself, which can stay beyond the tea
ceremony and transfer into our busy lives. Thus, in
Chado there is a focus on the beauty in simple natural
things and being in harmony with ourselves, others and
nature in general. The beautiful and simplistic
tradition of Chado can bring feelings of peace and
enlightenment. Join us for this unique and educational
experience. For Children and Adults. Please check the
Centre’s calendar for full details…
Samurai Story - Telling: The virtues of a Samurai are Honor,
Integrity, Service and Respect. Through vivid and
exciting story-telling, children learn the many
important life lessons of the Samurai and how they can
become a peaceful warrior (strong spirit yet peaceful
ways) in everyday life. Simply drop in with your
children to hear and experience these motivational
stories and interactions that promote positive
change….Please check the Centre’s calendar for full
details…
Motivational Seminars & Guest
Speakers – Awareness is key to creating
change in ourselves and in our world. Learn about the
many seminars that help inspire and motivate to create
and lead the life we were meant to lead. Specialty
Workshops for children, teenagers and adults promise
strategies and life-lessons that promote happiness and
success. Topics include anything from Health and Fitness
to Goal Setting & Goal Achieving to Self Defense &
Awareness
…Please check the Centre’s Monthly Events Tab for full calendar…
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