Library
$50 - Lending for use by members
Our collection of Wiccan, Pagan, alternative healing and spirituality books are available to lend to members, 2 books for up to one month at a time. The more members we have, the more books we can buy. Donations of books will be gladly accepted.
Download our current booklist (.xls)
Elements of Wicca
$25 to cover rental of space
Do you have an interest in exploring Wicca? Would you like to go beyond reading and start practicing? This nine week course introduces the basic concepts of Wicca, lets you experience what a practicing Wiccan does, and helps you to decide if you would like to continue on the Wiccan path. Ideal for beginners or those who wish to deepen their basic understanding and solitary practice. All classes are taught by initiated Wiccans. Download the course outline: Word / PDF.
Advanced Elements of Wicca
Greenwood Tradition ($125 per year)
This course spans one year of study and trains the participants in the Celtic Shamanic Wiccan tradition. Participants have the opportunity to take first degree initiation at the completion of the course. Fee covers materials and rental of hall. Students have access to one-on-one mentoring. Books and ritual tools not included.
Young Pagan's Circle (free)
A place for younger members ages 10 to 18 to explore Pagan and alternative spirituality. All participants must have parental permission. Young Pagan's meet once a month (8th year this year!) and parents or older siblings may participate if they wish. Visit the Young Pagan's Circle web site.
Magic Star Circle
Through the year, the children (between the ages of 3 and 9) will learn about the Sabbats, the different Celtic Goddesses and Gods and will be introduced to drumming, spiritual songs and folk lore as well. Meetings take place on the last Sunday of every month from 10am to 11:30am at Avalon. To register, please bring the Registration Form to Avalon on January 11th between 10am and 12 noon. (See Calendar for details).
Animated by Judi and Arachne. Contact us if you have questions.
Drumming Circle ($5 to help with rental of space)
Meets once a month at a rented hall on the West Island (See Calendar for details). Learn about the healing power of the drum. The drumming circle gives beginning and advanced Shamanic practitioners a place to explore and continue their Shamanic work including healing, trance and divination. All are welcome. Bring your own drums and rattles.
Circle of High Oaks: French Advanced Wicca
For those who prefer to study in French this year long course will challenge you with the rigorous training. Initiation is available at the end of the course for those who are interested. Taught by a 3 rd Degree High Priestess from the Edwardian Tradition. All classes held in the woods near Ste. Sophie. Car-pooling available. New students accepted each September.
Women's Circle
Each month this open discussion circle will take, as its theme, a different Goddess. Come and explore how the Goddess manifests in our lives. The circle is open to women only and will meet on the last Sunday of each month at Avalon Center from 7:15-8:45pm starting again in September 2008 . For more information, please contact Mae.
Insight Meditation Group
$60 and runs 2 hours per week for 6 weeks
Each human being has the potential to experience a permanent state of clarity, openness and connection with the love of the Divine. In this state our consciousness is transformed and we are no longer affected by suffering. Meditation is one way to achieve this transformation and the process of practicing meditation immediately helps the practitioner to cope with day-to-day stress and gain greater insight to his or her inner truths. Learn how to meditate in this beginner level workshop. No prior experience is necessary.
Download the full course description: Word / PDF.
Ninjutsu Practice Group
For those interested in learning the basics of Ninjutsu, an ancient Japanese Martial Art. Clothing and other supplies must be provided by the practitioner. No prior experience is necessary but a certain level of physical fitness is required.
Spiritual Yoga
Learn the deeper truths of Yoga as a spiritual practice harmonizing body, mind and spirit.
Sacred Dance: Meditation in Motion
The primary focus of Sacred Dance is on healing our relationship between spirit and ourselves. Through Dance we disappear, become more like our spirit, and less attached to our difficulties. We can call this Dance 'Meditation in Motion'.