Live the Dream - Jan

Unless otherwise noted, all events are at 8515 Penfield in Winnetka, directions on last page.
For all events: RSVP the LTD Hotline, 818-886-0069.

CALL TERRY TO RSVP BEFORE 4-5-06 PLEASE AT LTD HOTLINE # 818-886-0069 (EXT. 3) TO ARRANGE WHAT TO BRING FOR THE SEDER OR TO ATTEND WITHOUT A FOOD CONTRIBUTION. We need time to plan things and shop for supplies.

This is a Celebration of Freedom! This holiday commemorates the first time one People (the Jews) freed itself from bondage to another People (the Egyptians). Brian Gitt and Paul Brussel-Gibbons will lead the Seder this year. There will be plenty of group participation. You don't have to read Hebrew to attend this or even be Jewish. Whether you want to learn more about your own heritage, just share this special holiday with those you care about, or discover a cultural experience new to you, you are welcome! This is a coordinated pot luck since it requires special foods.

This event is FREE to one Clean Up Coordinator, one Serving Coordinator, and the single or couple who volunteers to bring 5 pounds of lamb and the single who volunteers to bring 5 pounds of chicken. Cost: $7.50 with arranged food contribution and one bottle of Kosher wine for each adult in your party, one bottle of Kosher grape juice for each child or non drinker. $18 each without a beverage/food contribution. Children under thirteen free with food, $7.50 without.

Location: 8515 Penfield in Winnetka.

JOIN US AT RENAISSANCE PLEASURE FAIRE� Location: at the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, which is at the Irwindale exit off the 210 Freeway, just east of where the 210 and 605 Freeways cross.

BARDIC PLAYS, BAWDY SONGS, PAGEANTRY, UNUSUAL FOOD, SAUCY WENCHES AND OTHER DELIGHTS.

OPENING is at 10 am. Meet us at the May Pole for the May Day ceremony. We will do a ritual of our own following that, depending on what can be arranged with Faire�more by E-Mail and on our web site Livethedream.org as arrangements are made. CALL LTD HOT LINE 818-886-0069 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE THERE.

BELTANE is a celebration of spring. It is also a way of connecting with the Earth Mother very directly--the idea being that the sexual connection of those present flows their fertility to the earth herself encouraging growing things for good crops and to the women of the tribe as well.

The priest and priestess are believed to become or at least represent the God and Goddess in their love making. The Great Rite was part of this celebration in ancient times and from it many children were born. Since their fathering was often questionable, they were considered children of the Gods.

While Jewish and Christian traditions are considerably different, they agree in the belief that we are all sons and daughters of God and that the divine is within each of us.

Call 808-244-4103 or go to www.worldpolyamoryassociation.com for more info. We�ll be doing two presentations:

Hypnofantasy/Hypnomassage

Terry Brussel-Gibbons, PhD, is the founder of Live the Dream. Terry has given numerous presentations on alternative lifestyles and Science Fiction since 1978 for Family Synergy, Elysium, Lifestyles, Loving More and numerous science fiction conventions including World Cons. Professionally, Terry is a certified clinical hypnotherapist and a fourth generation matchmaker (see www.acesuccess.com).

Hypnosis demonstration shows you how to slay the green eyed monster, release sexual inhibitions which are no longer serving you, and how to share full body multiple orgasms with your partners. Bring your senses alive through guided fantasy, experience the delights of sensual/spiritual connection through orchestrated hypnomassage --for singles, dyads, triads and loving groups. Romantic music heightens the intimacy.

Bisexual Polyamourous Couple Building a Group Marriage

Terry and Paul Brussel-Gibbons are a bisexual married couple. They have been involved in the polyamourous lifestyle of multiply committed relationships since their teens. They will share how each of them discovered their bisexuality and how it has affected their experiences in relating to outside lovers together and separately...in bringing special people closer. On June 2, 2001 Terry and Paul were handfasted with Marcus Brussel-Jenkins, and then on November 27, 2005 Laura Brussel-Fiechter joined the Triad in a four-way handfasting ceremony to create a Quad. Laura will present with them here. They will all be happy to answer questions about how triads/quads work and the effect bisexuality has in this relationship.

The schedule has not been finalized yet, other presentations/presenters include:

How We Do Poly - Janet Kira Lessin, Panel, Participants CC

This is a very popular format and often the favorite part of the conference for many. The panel is led by Janet Kira Lessin and includes polys of several varieties and everyone else who wishes to share how they make polyamory work for them. The audience gets to ask questions, so everyone's included. Newbies get valuable answers to begin their poly lives.

Living Compersion: An Experiential and Tantric Workshop - Anastas Harris & Steven Vogue CC

Compersion is an experience where I am uplifted when my partner is uplifted through experiences that he or she shares with others, including when those experiences involve love and sexuality. It is the acceptance that those you love can love others and the capacity to experience pleasure, and even joy and turn-on, when this occurs. Compersion is essential to Polyamory.

An enduring, fulfilling two person partnership is rare enough. Even most animals tend to pairbond. Is it totally impractical to think of expanding beyond the dyad, perhaps to 3, or 4? In Three or More in Love, we explore the unique dynamics when more than 2 relate. We explore how to keep a triad from being a pair plus one. Gain insight into your relating style and how compatible it is for going beyond the dyad. (Discussion and experiential exercises).

Three or More in Love - Harold Kornylak, Amber Seitz CC

An enduring, fulfilling two person partnership is rare enough. Even most animals tend to pairbond. Is it totally impractical to think of expanding beyond the dyad, perhaps to 3, or 4? In Three or More in Love, we explore the unique dynamics when more than 2 relate. We explore how to keep a triad from being a pair plus one. Gain insight into your relating style and how compatible it is for going beyond the dyad. (Discussion and experiential exercises).

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It is a private clothing optional retreat and natural spring located in a gorgeous box canyon with 250 beautiful acres and can hold up to 200 people. www.lovemore.com or call 303-543-7540 for details. We will be presenting here too!

Other presenters include:

Kelly Bryson MA, MFT is a speaker , author of the best selling book Don�t be Nice, Be Real- Balancing Passion for Self with Compassion for Others, humorist, singer, & licensed therapist in private practice.

Mark Michael Lewis, aka "The Intimacy Guy," is a Master Practitioner and Trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and has a B.A. in Psychology from the University of California at Santa Barbara.

Zhahai and Cascade have been in a loving, juicy, polyamorous relationship for almost 30 years.

Robyn Trask, in addition to being the managing editor of Loving More�, runs New Visions Center for Personal Growth, Intuitive and Healing Arts in Broomfield Colorado.

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