10/31/2026
NOVEMBER 2026 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Center for Spiritual Living Greater Dayton, 4100 Benfield Drive, Kettering 937-298-1376
NOVEMBER SPEAKERS:
11/1 (Michael Morrison), 11/8 (Rev. Linda Ketchum), 11/15 (Rev. Michael Mangus), 11/22 (Rev. J.J. JioDucci), 11/29 ( Andie Hock, RScP)
DAILY / WEEKLY HAPPENINGS ( Events are at CSLGD unless stated otherwise)
Morning Reflection is every weekday from 8-8:30 am by Zoom only. We will be reading and discussing a few pages aloud from “The Body Keeps the Score - Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma" by Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D. Pop in anytime you wish; you don't need to attend all sessions. See Andie H. or Kelly O. for Zoom information.
Chair Yoga is every Tues and Thurs from 11am-Noon and prior to meditation on Wed evening, 6:15-6:45 pm. Love donations accepted. See Andi G. for details.
Tai Chi is offered on Saturdays from 11-12. Love donations accepted. See Sarah H. for details.
Mid-week Meditation Practice led by Teresa Knapke. Please join her and others for a short dharma talk, 30 minutes of silent meditation, opportunities for sharing, and some chanting every Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm. (Chair yoga prior to meditation is from 6:15-6:45 PM.) If this is your first time, please arrive by 6:45 pm; others need to be seated by 7pm. Contact Teresa at [email protected] for more info.
Course in Miracles is offered each Sunday from 9-10:15 am in the Community Room in the back of the center next to the kitchen. Facilitator is Lynell Graham. Love donations accepted. There is no zoom for this class. Contact Lynell at [email protected] with questions.
MONTHLY / SPECIAL / EAT, PRAY, LOVE EVENTS FOR NOVEMBER (Events are at CSLGD unless stated otherwise)
Women’s Discussion Group is offered the first Sunday of the month ( 11/1/26 ) from 12-1:30 in the adult classroom. Bring your own lunch! The session will consist of a pray in, check in, discussion topic and pray out. Contact Chris Noah-Cooper for more information.
Yard Work volunteers are needed the first Saturday of the month, on Saturday, November 7 from 9-11. The focus this session is on raking leaves so many hands are needed. Contact Teresa K for more details. Lunch by Sherry will follow the yard work session and prior to the Pet Memorial.
Pet Memorial is Saturday, November 7 from 1-3. Our spiritual leader Lenza Smith, RScP will conduct a memorial service to honor much loved heavenly pets.
Meditative Arts and Lunch is Sunday, November 8 from 1-4 – Join Kelly O. and Robin M. for a relaxing afternoon of coloring, diamond painting or whatever craft or art project you want to work on. Coloring and Diamond painting materials will be available or you can bring your own project. Suggested donation is $20. Chicken salad, croissants, hummus, veggies, cookies, fruit, water, coffee, and tea will be provided. Contact Kelly O. to sign up or register at https://cslgd.breezechms.com/form/Meditativearts ,
Outing to Great Council State Park and Lunch is Friday, November 13 – Meet at 9am at CSLGD if you wish to carpool or meet at Great Council State Park, 1587 US-68, north of Xenia, by 10am. This will be followed by lunch at Butterbee’s American Grille in Xenia around noon. Contact Andi G. or Dale G. with any questions.
CSLGD Social ( Potluck with Games, Puzzles, and Crafts ) is Saturday, November 14 from 6-8:30 in the Social Hall. Bring a dish and/or puzzle, game or craft if you wish or just yourself. Kids welcome. Contact Kelly O ( at [email protected] ) with questions.
5Rhythms Movement meditation is Sunday, November 15 from 2:30-4pm in the sanctuary. We will gather in a circle to do a short warm up, set intentions, dance to a 5Rhythms playlist, enjoy a brief silent meditation and return to the circle for brief sharing and a closing chant. You may sit for all or part of the session. Scarves and small shakers are welcome but please no drums as they may detract from the recorded music. Love offerings are encouraged for use of the space. Contact Kelly O for more details.
Drum Circle led by Douglas Blue Feather is Tuesday, November 17, 6:30-8pm. You may bring your own drum or shaker or use one of the extra ones provided by Douglas Blue Feather. A suggested love offering of $15 is suggested but no one is turned away.
Singing Bowl and Binaural Beats is Friday, November 20, 7-8:15 pm. Experience a Singing Bowl led by CSLGD Spiritual Leader and Practitioner Lenza Smith followed by a healing frequency Binaural Beats playlist. There will be an opportunity for sharing after the singing bowl and music meditation. Love donations encouraged.
Decorating for the Winter Holidays is Saturday, November 21 from 1-4pm. Join Teresa, Kelly and Sherry as we decorate the sanctuary for the winter holidays. Sherry will provide food for this event.
Gratitude Meal / Jessica’s Birthday is Thursday, November 26 from 1-5pm. Anyone is welcome to come to CSLGD to share gratitude and fellowship. Chicken will be provided. Feel free to bring a dish to share. There will be a sign up sheet closer to the event.
OTHER SERVICE / OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES / REMINDERS
Giving Trees – The giving trees this year will benefit Brigid’s Path (inpatient residential facility for substance-exposed newborns) and Batta Cats (focuses on cat welfare and population control).
Kettering Backpack Program – We are collecting non-perishable food and drink items for local children. See the list of acceptable items listed on the container in the sanctuary. Thank you in advance for assisting children to receive food for the weekend.
Pull tabs – There are containers under the coat rack for donations of these items that benefit local charities (Ronald McDonald House (pull tabs), Contact Andi G. for more information.
Testimonial videos - We are looking for people willing to do short 1-2 minute video testimonials about what CSLGD means to them. Contact Kelly O. at [email protected] if you are willing to do a video to promote CSLGD. You can film it yourself or Kelly can film you at CSLGD.
CSLGD Photo Board – If your photo is not on the CSLGD Photo Board in the sanctuary, we would love to feature you on the board! Contact Dale Geisel at (937) 813-5704 if you would like to add your photo to the board!
Office Hours - Our Spiritual Director, Lenza Smith, RScP has office hours Mon, Tues and Thurs. Call 937-671-1927 and leave a message for a call back and appointment time.
Newsletter – If you are not getting the monthly CSLGD newsletter by email and would like to receive it, contact Kelly O ([email protected]) or Andie H ( [email protected] ) to get added to the mailing list.
