May
09

Women’s Sacred Dance Journey for Mother’s Day

DANCE FOR MOTHER’S DAY
Sunday, May 13, 2012
2:00 – 4:00 pm
The Women’s Well
120 Commonwealth Avenue, West Concord, MA

“Mother’s love is peace.
It need not be acquired, it need not be deserved.” – Erich Fromm

Come celebrate mother love. Come celebrate motherhood.

Whatever your relationship with your own mother, or whether or not you have children, at some time in your life have you known the embrace of unconditional love? Perhaps it was mother earth’s blessings. Perhaps it was a moment of pure dedication and committment – to a person, an idea, or a creation. Maybe it was a hard won moment deep inside your Soul. This Sunday we will dance to honor and celebrate this sacred energy.

In addition to soulful and funky recorded grooves, we will be blessed with the rhythms and love of master drummer Laney Goodman.

Bring your mother. Bring someone else’s mother. Bring your daughter. Bring your inner daughter. Be a mother. Come dance for a mother who has passed on, or one who is far away. Come dance for Mother Love.

About the Sacred Dance Journeys:
When we free ourselves to move – in stillness or with music – we free ourselves to find our deepest, wisest and most alive selves. And when we dance this sacred dance with each other, we remember our shared connection, our common-unity. In this place, we Come dance for love, healing and peace.

During this two-hour workshop, we will follow our own kinesthetic knowledge of how to move – simply, doing what feels right – and connect to the unique and sacred voice in each of us which guides and protects us. We begin with a group circle and some guided meditation, and then move into the space to dance individually and together. At the end of the workshop, we will have time for a seated sharing.

This workshop is rooted in the belief that we are our own best teachers, and therefore no steps are taught. We honor every body shape and size, and every level of fitness.

We dance to Be.
We dance for Wholeness.
We dance for Life.

Wear comfortable clothes, bring a bottle of water, and get ready to discover the power and beauty of YOU.

$10-20 Sliding Scale
@ The Womens Well
120 Commonwealth Avenue, West Concord, MA

You can pre-register through the Womens Well, or just respond to this email; space is limited!
Please do also pass this info on to whomever you think may be interested.

Please consult the website www.janetfarnsworth.com for more infomation. Or call 781-799-9552.

“The heart of the Mother holds the Worlds within its embrace. So you are Held.
The love of the Mother is wise beyond words. Her Wisdom is the Heartbeat of the World.” ~ Aine

May
09

Drumming in the Four Directions with the Mother Drum

~WELCOME ALL~

DRUMMING IN THE FOUR DIRECTIONS
WITH LANEY GOODMAN
and the MOTHER DRUM

*Moon in Aquarius calls us to circle and away from private concerns. It reminds us of the sacredness of the collective….the common Unity. We become deeply aware that what affects one will affect us all. It is time to network and review our lives and our philosophy of life.

FRIDAY, MAY 11TH*

Doors open 7pm
Drumming starts 7:30~9:30pm
~Please bring drums~
$15
PLEASE BRING CASH OR CHECK MADE
OUT TO AQUARIUS SANCTUARY

AQUARIUS SANCTUARY
THE GATEWAY PLAZA, UNIT 26
288 LITTLETON ROAD
WESTFORD, MA
~COME TO THE SIDE OF THE COMPLEX AND PARK, ENTER THE DOUBLE DOORS , DRUMMING AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS~

RSVP to this email or
call Laney at 617-852-7401

please RSVP- limited space- thanks.
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To find out more about Laney’s work go to:

www.sacredwavesofrhythm.com

May
04

Women’s Drum Lodge~ Full Moon in Scorpio

AT THE WOMEN’S WELL
120 COMMONWEALTH, AVE, CONCORD, MA

WOMEN’S DRUM LODGE
with the healing elemental rhythms of the four directions

PLUS THE MOTHER DRUM

SUNDAY, MAY 6 TH

6 PM DOORS OPEN
6:30-9:30 PM

$15-$20 SLIDING SCALE

~THANKS TO OUR BROTHERS THAT PASS THIS INVITATION ONTO THE WOMEN IN THEIR LIVES.~

(THIS IS WHAT ASTROLOGER MOLLY HALL HAS TO SAY ABOUT THIS UP COMING FULL MOON)

“Saturday, May 5th at 11:35 pm (Eastern) the full moon will be in watery and very psychic Scorpio.
***NOTE: the moon will be the closest to earth this year on this night…Intense… to say the least.
The most powerful thing you can do is drop down into a more soulful place. Something way deeper and usually far below the radar can be experienced now. There are also great healing forces in play.

A totem for the sign Scorpio is the snake, who sheds its skin and leaves it behind. Full Moons are revelatory, and Scorpio sees into the hidden outline of things.

Spring is time of emergence and this is the lunar Beltane, the night of purifying light. And it’s one for seeing the energetic spine of an issue.

It might be one that has a psychic hold, whose roots take time and courage to dig out. If you’re wrestling with an issue, ask for clear messages, for your next right step in transforming it.”

PLEASE JOIN YOUR SISTERS AS WE DRUM WITH THE INTENTION OF DIGGING DEEP TO GET TO THE ROOT CAUSE OF WHAT IS HOLDING US BACK FROM OUR LIFE’S PURPOSE.

HOPE TO SEE SOME OF MY SISTERS ON SUNDAY FOR THIS POWERFUL FULL MOON- REMEMBER- THE FULL MOON PORTAL IS 3 DAYS BEFORE AND AFTER THE EXACT LUNATION.

BRING DRUMS AND RHYTHM INSTRUMENTS OR CALL LANEY TO REQUEST A DRUM…FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.

LIMITED SPACE… SO PLEASE, RSVP TO THIS EMAIL OR CALL LANEY AT 617-852-7401

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE WORK AT:

WWW.SACREDWAVESOFRHYTHM.COM

Apr
13

GIRLZ AGES 5-8 DRUM CIRCLE WITH LANEY GOODMAN

GIRLZ AGES 5-8
DRUM CIRCLE
WITH LANEY GOODMAN
SUNDAY, APRIL 15, 2012
2-3:30PM

THE WOMEN’S WELL
120 COMMONWEALTH AVE
CONCORD, MA
WWW.WOMENSWELL.ORG

COST $25 PER GIRL ( INCLUDES ADULT)

PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED DUE TO LIMITED SPACE

PLEASE RSVP TO THIS EMAIL OR CALL LANEY 617-852-7401

Girl’z Drum Circle – Ages 5-8

Bring your girlz to a drum circle led by Laney Goodman. Laney will teach the rhythms of the drum and other rhythm instruments as the girlz learn to listen to their own voice of the drum, hear the heartbeat (or the “one”), and join their unique “voices” with the other girlz in harmony and unity.

All kinds of rhythm instruments will be used and each girl will learn on each instrument, as well as singing and using body movements and games to learn more about rhythm. With each circle the girlz will grow and learn to hear how ensemble playing is fun and exciting.

Laney will also use chants and songs from the Mother Earth and the Divine Feminine to help the girlz learn about all our relations and the Divine Mother or Goddess in all of us.

This drum circle will empower our girlz and give them the self-confidence and courage to stand up for what they believe in this world.

Bring your daughters, granddaughters, nieces, sisters, or young friends ages 5-8 to this fun and empowering drum circle. Each girl will be accompanied by an adult at all times.

The women will be invited to join the drumming circle at the end of each class; we will begin by letting the girlz learn to listen to their circle of girlz, while their guardians look on.

Please bring rhythm instruments if you have them or call Laney if you need a drum. Thanks.

Pre-registration is required. Limited to 10 girlz.

Apr
13

TEMPLE OF THE IMAGINATION- Women’s Drum Lodge

TEMPLE OF THE IMAGI -NATION

WOMEN’S DRUM LODGE
SUNDAY , APRIL 15th
6-9 pm
$15-$20 sliding scale

THE WOMEN’S WELL
120 COMMONWEALTH AVE
CONCORD, MA

Dear Sisters and my brothers that pass this invitation onto the women in their lives- thank you.

Waning Crescent Moon~

“Moon of Harvest”
~seven to ten and a half days after the Full Moon.

Positive activities: Release of any negativity, not just banishing it but consciously letting go of it .

Waning moon on April 15th in Pisces~ makes us aware of what we feel. It heightens compassion and intuition. We need time in the temple of our imaginations.

In the midst of chaos, what will flourish? What is your role to play? Find your way there through the senses and taking good care of your body. What does your imagination hold for you? And how will you manifest it?

Hope to see some of my sisters on Sunday as we enter the temple of our imaginations…the most powerful “nation” there is.

See you in sacred circle soon. Love, Laney

WOMEN’S DRUM LODGE: “Elemental” Rhythms Healing Circle

Join your sisters as we call in each direction of the Medicine Wheel with “elemental” rhythms that invoke Air-Fire-Water-Earth. We will use drumming, chants, sounding, and toning.

Please bring singing bowls, chimes, shakers, rain sticks, wooden flutes, and/or any variety of drum.

If weather permits we will be bringing the Mother Drum to aid us going deeper into the Mother Earth with the heartbeat.

Our drum lodge is a teaching gathering for us all to share our wisdom as we navigate these times. These circles will teach us the power of deep listening and help take us deeper into our journey together in this ceremonial healing drum lodge … as we heal ourselves and the Mother Earth. A-HO!

Beginners welcome!

NOTE: Please contact Laney if you want her to save your space or if you need her to bring you a drum or rhythm instrument. There is a limited supply of drums, so this is on a first come, first served basis.

Laney can be reached at 617-852-7401 or email womenonair@aol.com

Please RSVP to this email to save your space. Thank you.

To find more infomation about the work go to:
www.sacredwavesofrhythm.com

Mar
05

Winds of Change- March Calendar of Events

WINDS OF CHANGE ~
~PLANTING THE SEEDS OF LOVE~

MARCH ~ CEREMONIAL DRUM & SACRED DANCE

DEAR TRIBE-

AS WE RIDE THE WAVES OF CHANGE WE PREPARE FOR THE VERNAL EQUINOX OR OSTARA AND THE SEASON OF NEW GROWTH.

ON MARCH 19, 2012 AT 7:14 EDT WE WILL CELEBRATE THE BALANCE OF DAY AND NIGHT AND AS IN ANCIENT TIMES THE EARTH WILL BEGIN AGAIN.

*THE EARTH WILL BREAK OPEN TO A NEW WORLD. EACH OF US WHO LISTENS TO THE EARTH AND ALL HER CREATURES WILL BECOME LIKE CATERPILLARS AND THEIR “IMAGINAL CELLS” IN THE COCOON …WHERE THEY IMAGINE BEING A BUTTERFLY.

SO TOO WE WILL HAVE NEW THOUGHTS AND SOLUTIONS TO BECOME WHAT WE IMAGINE OUR NEW WORLD TO BE.

A WORLD THAT RESPECTS AND PROTECTS ALL BEINGS AND OUR MOTHER EARTH. A WORLD FREE OF “POWER OVER” ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNMENTS FULL OF GREED.

A WORLD TRANFORMED INTO COMPASSION, COOPERATION AND RESPECT FOR ALL LIFE.

MAY THE RITUALS AND CEREMONIES THAT WE DO THIS SPRING OPEN THE “WORLD- EGG” TO THE NEW WAY OF BEING AND MAY WE STRETCH OUR WINGS AND FLY.

HOPE TO SEE YOU IN SACRED CIRCLE THIS MONTH AND NOTE THAT THERE A FEW WOMEN ONLY EVENTS- SO THANK YOU MY DEAR BROTHERS FOR PASSING THESE INVITES ONTO THE WOMEN IN YOUR LIVES.

LOVE AND LIGHT,
LANEY

*NOTE- SOME EXCERPTS WERE TAKEN FROM THE WE’MOON CALENDAR FOR 2012.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 11TH
6-9PM

WOMEN’S DRUM LODGE~ WITH LANEY GOODMAN
DRUMMING IN THE FOUR DIRECTIONS

WOMEN’S WELL
120 COMMONWEALTH AVE
CONCORD, MA 01742

$15-20 SLIDING SCALE

WWW.WOMENSWELL.ORG

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14
6-9PM

GODDESS DIVINATION WITH TAROT READINGS BY LANEY GOODMAN

~ALL WELCOME~

AQUARIUS SANCTUARY
288 LITTLETON ROAD
WESTFORD, MA 01886

HALF HOUR READINGS -$45
ONE HOUR READINGS – $65
CALL FOR APPT: 978-692-8288

WWW.AQUARIUSSANCTUARY.COM

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FRIDAY, MARCH 16TH
7-9:30PM

DRUMMING IN THE FOUR DIRECTIONS WITH LANEY GOODMAN

~ALL WELCOME~

AQUARIUS SANCTUARY
288 LITTLETON ROAD
WESTFORD, MA

COST:$15

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WOMEN’S VERNAL EQUINOX CEREMONY IN THE CIRCLE OF DREAMS TIPI WITH SACRED FIRE

SUNDAY, MARCH 18
6-9:30PM

~RESPOND TO THIS EMAIL OR CALL LANEY FOR MORE INFORMATION ~ADDRESS AND COSTS~
LIMITED SPACE – SO CALL ASAP
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SUNDAY, MARCH 25
2-4PM

WOMEN’S SACRED DANCE JOURNEY WITH JANET FARNSWORTH
LIVE DRUMMING PROVIDED BY LANEY GOODMAN

WOMEN’S WELL
120 COMMONWEALTH AVE
CONCORD, MA

$15-20 SLIDING SCALE

WWW.WOMENSWELL.ORG
OR
JANETFARNSWORTH@YAHOO.COM
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28
7:30-9:30PM

DRUMMING IN THE FOUR DIRECTIONS WITH LANEY

~ALL WELCOME~

FIRST CHURCH/UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST
15 WEST ST
LEOMINSTER, MA 01453
$10 DONATION
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SATURDAY, MARCH 31
7-10:30PM

WOMEN’S SACRED DANCE JOURNEY WITH JANET AND LIVE DRUMMING PROVIDED BY LANEY
PLUS AT THE END OF THE EVENING~ DRUM JAM LED BY LANEY
Sponsored by The Women’s Spirituality Series of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Andover

6 Locke Street, Andover, MA 01810

Suggested Donation $10-$15 ( sliding scale)

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANY OF THESE EVENTS PLEASE REPSOND TO THIS EMAIL OR CALL LANEY

617-852-7401

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WORK GO TO:

WWW.SACREDWAVESOFRHYTHM.COM

THANKS FOR PASSING THIS INFORMATION ONTO ANY OF YOUR FRIENDS OR FAMILY~ BLESSINGS LANEY

Feb
21

Surrender~Divination- Drum- Dance

Pisces New Moon-Is a truly divine moment to surrender, when subtle currents soften and dissolve, what’s been so seemingly rigid or
unresolvable. It’s a New Moon for miracles!

The New Moon in Pisces is on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 5:35 pm EST. Remember you will feel this lunation for three days before and after.

Pisces is a sign of extremes- ecstatic mystical highs or nightmarish lows. It is time to boost our spiritual immunity. Declare sovereignty over your own soul and dissolve anything that hooks you into negativity. This begins with establishing healthy personal boundaries.

It is an invitation to find an alternative path that gives form to your dreams.

Do all you can to stay faithful to the TRUTH and be forgiving of yourself and others. Speak what you know in your heart and act with compassion…so the healing may happen.

Happy New Moon!

Hope to see you in sacred circle soon.
Love and Light- Laney

* Excerpts taken from Molly Hall – Astrologer

Divination with Laney reading from the Daughters of the Moon or the Goddess Oracle Tarot Decks

Thursday, February 23rd
6-9pm

ALL WELCOME!

Aquarius Sanctuary
The Gateway Plaza
288 Littleton Road
Westford, MA 01886
978-692- 8288
Call for reservations
30 min./$45 or One Hour $65

Ceremonial Drumming in the Four Directions with Laney Goodman

Friday, February 24th
Doors open at 7pm
Drum & Chant 7:30- 9:30pm

ALL WELCOME!
Aquarius Sanctuary ( see above)
$15
Please RSVP to this email or call Laney at 617-852-7401

Join your sisters & brothers in this Sacred Circle as we call in each direction with gentle rhythms and chants that support that element.
East-Air- How we think/Breath, South-Fire-Desire/Creativity/Will, West-Water- Emotional healing, North-Mother Earth-our physical body and all beings.
Please bring chimes, bells, shakers, rain sticks, Native flutes, djembes, ocean drums, and frame drums. We will also be chanting, sounding, toning and sharing what messages or lessons that come to us during each direction. Of course we can also just sit in silent meditation if so called.
This ceremony will teach us the power of deep listening and help take us deeper into our Journey together in this ceremonial healing Drum Circle…as we heal ourselves and the Mother Earth…A~HO!

Women’s Sacred Dance Journey* with Janet Farnsworth
and live drumming provided by Laney Goodman

Sunday, February 26th
2-4pm

$10-$20 donation
Women’s Well
120 Commonwealth Ave
Concord, MA 01742
RSVP to
janetfarnsworth@yahoo.com

* Thanks to our brothers that pass the above invite onto the women in their lives.

Ceremonial Drum & Chant with Laney Goodman

Wednesday, February 29 (Leap Year)
7:30-9:30 pm
$10
ALL WELCOME!

UU/First Church
15 West Street ( off the square)
Leominster, MA 01453

For more information on Laney Goodman and her work please visit:
www.sacredwavesofrhythm.com

Dec
13

Girlz Ages 9-12 Ceremonial Drum Circle

Greetings To My Sisters & Brothers- Blessed turning of the Wheel.
Love & Peace – Laney

PS….To my brothers that pass this invitation onto the women & girls in their lives- thank you.

WINTER GATHERING ~ GIRLZ (AGES 9-12)
CEREMONIAL DRUM CIRCLE IN THE FOUR DIRECTIONS

THIS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2011
7-9PM
WOMEN’S WELL
120 COMMONWELATH AVE
CONCORD, MA
WWW.WOMENSWELL.ORG

NOTE: PLEASE PRE REGISTER BY REPLYING TO THIS EMAIL OR CALL LANEY 617-852-7401

WE ONLY HAVE SPACE FOR 4 MORE GIRLZ- THANK YOU!

$20 pre registration / $25 at the door
per circle (fee per girl with accompanying adult)

Bring your girlz ages 9-12 to a ceremonial drum circle in the four directions of the Native American Medicine Wheel led by Laney Goodman.

Laney will teach the rhythms of the drum and other rhythm instruments as the girlz learn to listen to their own voice of the drum, hear the heartbeat (or the “one”), and join their unique “voices” with the other girlz in harmony. She will also teach the Native American use of the sacred four directions and how we are all connected to the Circle of Life.

All kinds of rhythm instruments will be used and each girl will learn on each instrument, as well as singing & chanting to learn more about rhythm.

With each circle the girlz will grow and learn to hear how ensemble playing is fun and exciting and experience the power of gathering in Circle.

Laney will use chants and songs from the Mother Earth and the Divine Feminine to help the girlz learn about all our relations and the Divine Mother or Goddess in all of us.

This drum circle will empower our girlz and give them the self-confidence and courage to stand up for what they believe in this world.

Bring your daughters, granddaughters, nieces, sisters, or young friends ages 9-12 to this fun and empowering drum circle. Each girl will be accompanied by an adult at all times.

The women will be invited to join the drumming circle at the end of each class; we will begin by letting the girlz learn to listen to their circle of girlz, while their guardians look on.

Pre-registration required. Limited to 10 girlz. Sign up early – this class fills up fast!

TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT LANEY GO TO:

WWW.WOMENSWELL.ORG

WWW.SACREDWAVESOFRHYTHM.COM

Dec
13

Girlz Ages 9- 12 Ceremonial Drum Circle

Greetings To My Sisters & Brothers- Blessed turning of the Wheel.
Love & Peace – Laney

PS….To my brothers that pass this invitation onto the women & girls in their lives- thank you.

WINTER GATHERING ~ GIRLZ (AGES 9-12)
CEREMONIAL DRUM CIRCLE IN THE FOUR DIRECTIONS

THIS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2011
7-9PM
WOMEN’S WELL
120 COMMONWELATH AVE
CONCORD, MA
WWW.WOMENSWELL.ORG

NOTE: PLEASE PRE REGISTER BY REPLYING TO THIS EMAIL OR CALL LANEY 617-852-7401

WE ONLY HAVE SPACE FOR 4 MORE GIRLZ- THANK YOU!

$20 pre registration / $25 at the door
per circle (fee per girl with accompanying adult)

Bring your girlz ages 9-12 to a ceremonial drum circle in the four directions of the Native American Medicine Wheel led by Laney Goodman.

Laney will teach the rhythms of the drum and other rhythm instruments as the girlz learn to listen to their own voice of the drum, hear the heartbeat (or the “one”), and join their unique “voices” with the other girlz in harmony. She will also teach the Native American use of the sacred four directions and how we are all connected to the Circle of Life.

All kinds of rhythm instruments will be used and each girl will learn on each instrument, as well as singing & chanting to learn more about rhythm.

With each circle the girlz will grow and learn to hear how ensemble playing is fun and exciting and experience the power of gathering in Circle.

Laney will use chants and songs from the Mother Earth and the Divine Feminine to help the girlz learn about all our relations and the Divine Mother or Goddess in all of us.

This drum circle will empower our girlz and give them the self-confidence and courage to stand up for what they believe in this world.

Bring your daughters, granddaughters, nieces, sisters, or young friends ages 9-12 to this fun and empowering drum circle. Each girl will be accompanied by an adult at all times.

The women will be invited to join the drumming circle at the end of each class; we will begin by letting the girlz learn to listen to their circle of girlz, while their guardians look on.

Pre-registration required. Limited to 10 girlz. Sign up early – this class fills up fast!

TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT LANEY GO TO:

WWW.WOMENSWELL.ORG

WWW.SACREDWAVESOFRHYTHM.COM

Oct
26

Invoking Your Inner Goddess

FRIDAY OCTOBER 28, 2011
7:00- 9:00pm

YOGA AT THE ASHRAM, 368 VILLAGE STREET, MILLIS, MA 02054
508-376-4525 TO REGISTER

Get to know your inner ATHENA – Goddess of Wisdom. During this gathering we will go on a guided dance journey led by Janet Farnsworth with live drumming provided by Laney Goodman. As ATHENA invokes knowledge of the whole Self- shadow as well as light-so too will we listen to the wholeness of our Selves with our bodies, minds and spirit. During this time of Autumn, when the world spins into ever darkening days, we will allow the bone wisdom of our Souls guide us to our deepest understanding. There will be time for shared words, chanting and toning as well as journaling and art work. Explore and be inspired by the feminine energy that will be cultivated at this very specail Autumn gathering for women. Reclaim our sacred birthright as women as we move and dance.

* Please dress comfortably, bring a journal, pen, vegetarian snack to share, yoga mat & water bottle.

$25 early bird price until October 25th
$30 thereafter.
( DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE CALL LANEY AT 617- 852-7401)

Please pre- register by calling 508-376-4525
www.YogaAtTheAshram.org

This Month’s Facilitators : Janet Farnsworth & Laney Goodman

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