Center for Creative Living

CCL is inside The Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center, 938 The Alameda. Park in the parking lot and enter thru the gate in the back. Do not go to the front door. Be prepared to show proof of vaccine, MASKS are OPTIONAL.

There are ways to expand gratitude as a daily practice and acknowledgment for the rest of this year, and the year of 2023.

It is important to remember that we are part of the entire system of life. We are not separate from endless life forms around us. Because we are inter-connected as living life forms, it is important to become wise, compassionate, conscious, and sharing of life through gratitude. It has been said many times what we send out comes back to us. The time is now to give thought to what you are sending out and make personal life changes. Through gratitude and conscious life changes, doors open to receive what is nurturing and supportive of your life every day.

 The Center for Creative Living is a charter of the Universal Church of the Master and a Multi-Faith Community. We bring you different perspectives from many traditions. 

Join us. In-person at The Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center,
938 The Alameda, San Jose, or on Zoom: Topic: CCL Sunday Celebration Time: 11:00am

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Please remember to send a donation so we can keep the doors open. Use PayPal donation button on our website at www.centerforcreativeliving-ucm.org.

CCL is inside The Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center, 938 The Alameda. Park in the parking lot and enter thru the gate in the back. Do not go to the front door. Be prepared to show proof of vaccine, MASKS are OPTIONAL.

Please join us as we move into the holiday season. Many wonderful holidays from many wonderful religions, Let's discuss not only the historical role of light in the different religions but how to be personally energized by your own use of light. Whether it is  A Hanukkah menorah, a holiday tree, or a welcome light in the window. We can think about their history, go gently into our own history and use the light to strengthen our joy and "lighten" our holiday load. 

 The Center for Creative Living is a charter of the Universal Church of the Master and a Multi-Faith Community. We bring you different perspectives from many traditions. 

Join us. In-person at The Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center,
938 The Alameda, San Jose, or on Zoom: Topic: CCL Sunday Celebration Time: 11:00am

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2176118333?pwd=S0IzcUNRTkxoTDlXd25CeGYrMVE5Zz09

Meeting ID: 217 611 8333
Passcode: 812753

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Please remember to send a donation so we can keep the doors open. Use PayPal donation button on our website at www.centerforcreativeliving-ucm.org.

CCL is inside The Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center, 938 The Alameda. Park in the parking lot and enter thru the gate in the back. Do not go to the front door. Be prepared to show proof of vaccine, MASKS are OPTIONAL.

 In this time of disruption and hardship, we need to come together in a compassionate, understanding, and loving way. We will explore how to see people for who they are, above and beyond the devices they may use for independent living.

Tricia brings a wealth of personal and professional experience to this timely and vital topic. She is a long time Board Member for the Silicon Valley Independent Living Center, an Advisory Committee Member for the Transportation Mobility and Accessibility Committee, and a member of the Voting Accessibility Advisory Committee.

 The Center for Creative Living is a charter of the Universal Church of the Master and a Multi-Faith Community. We bring you different perspectives from many traditions. 

Join us. In-person at The Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center,
938 The Alameda, San Jose, or on Zoom: Topic: CCL Sunday Celebration Time: 11:00am

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2176118333?pwd=S0IzcUNRTkxoTDlXd25CeGYrMVE5Zz09

Meeting ID: 217 611 8333
Passcode: 812753

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Please remember to send a donation so we can keep the doors open. Use PayPal donation button on our website at www.centerforcreativeliving-ucm.org.

CCL is inside The Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center, 938 The Alameda. Park in the parking lot and enter thru the gate in the back. Do not go to the front door. Be prepared to show proof of vaccine, MASKS are OPTIONAL

A Lecture by Scholar and Ethnologist, Farima Berenji
Learn the little known background of the Persian Magi who journeyed toward the sacred star on Christmas in this delightful holiday lecture by Farima Berenji. There are many stories of the Magi. Were the Persian Magi priests, a coven of sorcerers, or a class of highly educated and honored physicians, astronomers, engineers, and scientists who allied with their beliefs sought to help humankind? Farima will help unshroud the mystery of the Magi for their origins, life, and beliefs.

Bio for Farima Berenji:
Farima Berenji is an award winning, internationally acclaimed performing artist, instructor, choreographer, and dance ethnologist. A master instructor and performer in Persian and Sufi dance, she specializes in ancient, sacred, classical, and folkloric dances of Persia and Central Asia. She is honored to be the first Iranian woman to direct a Persian dance company to perform during receptions for President Obama and President Biden. Farima is the founder and artistic director of the Simorgh Dance Collective, founder of Dance of the Soul, she is the advisory council member of Mosaic America, a member of the International Dance Council (CID-UNESCO), Eastern Arts, National Folk Organization, and the first Iranian-American woman TEDx lecturer and performer in the field of dance. Recognized as one of the few world scholarly experts of ancient and mystical dance ethnology, she travels worldwide to record, research, lecture, perform, educate, and to inspire dynamic creativity and rejuvenation through dance and movement.

 The Center for Creative Living is a charter of the Universal Church of the Master and a Multi-Faith Community. We bring you different perspectives from many traditions. 

Join us. In-person at The Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center,
938 The Alameda, San Jose, or on Zoom: Topic: CCL Sunday Celebration Time: 11:00am

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2176118333?pwd=S0IzcUNRTkxoTDlXd25CeGYrMVE5Zz09

Meeting ID: 217 611 8333
Passcode: 812753

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Please remember to send a donation so we can keep the doors open. Use PayPal donation button on our website at www.centerforcreativeliving-ucm.org.