BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//My Inner Harbour - ECPv6.16.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:My Inner Harbour X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for My Inner Harbour REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260325T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260325T120000 DTSTAMP:20251219T034056Z CREATED:20251208T190223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T034056Z UID:10000437-1774429200-1774440000@myinnerharbour.ca SUMMARY:Wednesday Playgroup DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy a fun morning of play with Luisa. Connect with other parents and enjoy our beautiful Children’s Area with your child.  \n\n\n\nRunning from January 7th- March 25th\, every Wednesday from 9:00-12:00. \n\n\n\nFree for members. For non-members\, use your 10 Visit Pass or $10 drop-in per session.  URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/wednesday-playgroup-18/ LOCATION:My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Ongoing Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myinnerharbour.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Playgroup.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260324T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260324T200000 DTSTAMP:20260312T223308Z CREATED:20251217T010042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T223308Z UID:10000472-1774377000-1774382400@myinnerharbour.ca SUMMARY:Somatic Art Therapy Circle DESCRIPTION:The Somatic Art Therapy Circle is an invitation to explore and strengthen your mind-body connection through the creative process. With a focus on sensation\, mindfulness\, and experimentation\, this Somatic Art Therapy Circle is a creative way to engage in self-expression\, self-regulation\, and self-awareness. No art experience is required— just gentle curiosity and the willingness to explore! \n\n\n\nIn these 1.5-hour sessions\, you can expect an opening check-in\, an art therapy invitation and a period of art making\, followed by a brief\, closing check-out\, with the option to share your art.  \n\n\n\nArt materials are provided and have the potential to get on clothing\, please dress accordingly.   \n\n\n\nThis circle will run on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00pm in 4 week cycles three times between January and April.  \n\n\n\nCircle 1: January 13th-February 3rd \n\n\n\nCircle 2: February 17th-March 10th \n\n\n\nCircle 3: March 24th-April 7th  \n\n\n\nFor adults only (18+)\, registration is limited to 8 participants. Pre-registration is required. You may register for one class or all 3. \n\n\n\nThis group is facilitated by student intern\, Alessandra Botten-Mizzaro. She is a first-year student attending the Kutenai Art Therapy Institute’s accredited\, graduate-level diploma program in art therapy.  \n\n\n\nInformation and consent forms will be emailed to registrants before the session. Please send any questions to abottenmizzaro@kutenaiarttherapy.com  URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/somatic-art-therapy-circle-12/ LOCATION:My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Ongoing Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myinnerharbour.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SomaticArtTherapyCircle_FeaturedImage-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="My Inner Harbour":MAILTO:myinnerharbour@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260324T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260324T140000 DTSTAMP:20260312T223422Z CREATED:20260309T230918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T223422Z UID:10000587-1774357200-1774360800@myinnerharbour.ca SUMMARY:Deepening Through Poetry: A Meditative Hour DESCRIPTION:Poetry invites us to slow down\, pay attention and perhaps shift our perspective. Choosing from a variety of modern poets\, facilitator Debra Thorne will guide participants through a practice of listening and noticing the particular insight or wisdom a poem might have for us.  \nDebra has many years of experience facilitating and guiding groups. You can read more about her here \nhttps://www.uusdn.org/alphabetical-directory/thorne-debra. \nDeepening Through Poetry will run every Tuesday from 11am-12pm except for statutory holidays.  \nFree for members of My Inner Harbour. Suggested donation of $10 for non-members. Cash or e-transfer to debradthorne@gmail.com.  \nPlease RSVP so that we can prepare the space. URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/deepening-through-poetry-a-meditative-hour-4/ LOCATION:My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myinnerharbour.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DeepeningThroughPoetry-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260323T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260323T200000 DTSTAMP:20260225T044338Z CREATED:20260225T044327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T044338Z UID:10000582-1774292400-1774296000@myinnerharbour.ca SUMMARY:Craft & Conversation DESCRIPTION:Join for a casual and creative evening at Craft and Conversation every Monday night. This is a self-led activity\, so use our materials provided to make a new craft or project of your preference\, or bring one from home! We have a wide variety of materials including paints\, watercoloring\, colouring tools\, magazines\, canvases\, stickers/decals\, collaging + scrapbooking tools\, beads\, string\, fabric & more! This event is facilitated by Savanna. \n\n\n\nEntry is free for My Inner Harbour Members\, or $10 a session for drop-in for non-members.  URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/craft-conversation-14/ LOCATION:My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Ongoing Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myinnerharbour.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/CraftandConvo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260323T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260323T203000 DTSTAMP:20260219T003226Z CREATED:20260219T003224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T003226Z UID:10000569-1774290600-1774297800@myinnerharbour.ca SUMMARY:Men's Group - Community Room Closed DESCRIPTION:This is a closed group hosted by Ross Tayler\, Counsellor & Coach\, twice monthly in our Community Room. The Community Room will be unavailable between 6:30-8:30pm. This is not a drop-in\, it’s a committed space for real connection\, honest conversation\, and meaningful growth. \n\n\n\nIf you’re interested in more details about the group\, please visit:  https://www.rosstayler.com/nanaimo-mens-group.html or contact Ross Tayler at ross@rosstayler.com. URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/mens-group-community-room-closed-3/2026-03-23/ LOCATION:BC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260323T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260323T120000 DTSTAMP:20251219T034110Z CREATED:20251208T190622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T034110Z UID:10000442-1774256400-1774267200@myinnerharbour.ca SUMMARY:Mom's Morning Reset March 23 DESCRIPTION:Nanaimo Moms\, you’re invited to start your week off well! Mom’s Morning Reset is your chance to get out of the house\, connect with other parents and engage in your own self-care with childcare provided.  \n\n\n\nOur typical morning will look like: \n\n\n\n9:00-9:30 arrive and get kids settled into the Kids Area with Luisa. \n\n\n\n9:30-10:30 facilitated self-care time for the moms downstairs with Jessica\, kids supervised by Luisa upstairs \n\n\n\n10:30-11:30 option to socialize with the other moms\, do further independent self-care or head back upstairs to play with your child. \n\n\n\n11:30-12:00 pack up and head home. \n\n\n\nThe goal is for kids to be comfortable playing in our Children’s Area supervised by Luisa\, our childcare facilitator\, and for moms to get some facilitated connection and self-care time with Jessica\, our Founder. We know plans need to stay flexible with kids\, so we will adjust and adapt to the needs of the kids attending.  \n\n\n\nOur hope is to support your children by providing a chance to explore a little independence and to support moms by providing a chance to debrief with other parents\, focus on your own needs for minute and engage in variety of self-care practices to fill your own cup.  \n\n\n\nThis event is geared toward moms with young kids at home\, however all moms are welcome!  \n\n\n\nMom’s Morning Reset will run for 6 weeks. Spring session runs February 23-March 30th. Attend just the dates that work for you or come for all of them.  \n\n\n\nFree for members. Use your 10 Visit Flex Pass or pay $15 drop-in per session or $75 for all 6 weeks.  URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/moms-morning-reset-march-23/ LOCATION:My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Ongoing Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myinnerharbour.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/MomsMorningReset9-12.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T203000 DTSTAMP:20260223T214155Z CREATED:20260223T214154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T214155Z UID:10000575-1773948600-1773952200@myinnerharbour.ca SUMMARY:Oxan Collective Try-It: Within Breath SoundBreath DESCRIPTION:A guided breathwork and sound experience designed to soften stress and reconnect with the body using rhythmic breath and live instruments. \n\n\n\nWelcome to Try-It: SoundBreath\, hosted by Tara of Within Breath \n\n\n\nJoin us Thursday\, March 19 at 7:30PM at My Inner Harbour for a 60-minute guided breathwork and sound experience designed to  \n\n\n\n\nsoften you out of stress and survival \n\n\n\nreconnect with your body\n\n\n\nfeel more gounded\, open\, and alive\n\n\n\ndeepen your relationship with you.\n\n\n\n\nThrough rhythmic breath\, intentional pauses\, and live instrumentation and sound\, you’ll be guided through a powerful inner journey—meeting what’s true\, and anchoring into a deeper sense of self-trust and self-love. \n\n\n\nThis isn’t surface-level “self-care.”It’s nervous system regulation\, emotional integration\, and embodied connection. \n\n\n\nCome breathe.Come soften.Come remember who you are beneath the noise. \n\n\n\n✔️ Free for Oxan members \n\n\n\n✔️ $20 for non-members \n\n\n\n✔️ Exclusive post-workshop deal from Within Breath for attendees \n\n\n\nSpots are very limited \n\n\n\nPlease register on Eventbrite using the button below or the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/try-it-within-breath-soundbreath-tickets-1983820423289?aff=oddtdtcreator URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/oxan-collective-try-it-within-breath-soundbreath/ LOCATION:My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T200000 DTSTAMP:20260224T004141Z CREATED:20260224T004052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T004141Z UID:10000576-1773860400-1773864000@myinnerharbour.ca SUMMARY:March Journalling Club DESCRIPTION:Journalling is a fabulous practice for our mental and emotional well-being. It helps us name what we’re experiencing\, ask questions about it\, and invite our wise self to show us what’s needed in this moment. Bring your favourite journal and pen and join Jessica for a facilitated evening of reflection. Both written journalling and collage or art journalling encouraged! URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/march-journalling-club/ LOCATION:My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Ongoing Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myinnerharbour.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/JournalClubHeaderImage-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T120000 DTSTAMP:20251219T034118Z CREATED:20251208T190112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T034118Z UID:10000435-1773824400-1773835200@myinnerharbour.ca SUMMARY:Wednesday Playgroup DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy a fun morning of play with Luisa. Connect with other parents and enjoy our beautiful Children’s Area with your child.  \n\n\n\nRunning from January 7th- March 25th\, every Wednesday from 9:00-12:00. \n\n\n\nFree for members. For non-members\, use your 10 Visit Pass or $10 drop-in per session.  URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/wednesday-playgroup-16/ LOCATION:My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Ongoing Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myinnerharbour.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Playgroup.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260317T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260317T203000 DTSTAMP:20260203T001247Z CREATED:20260203T001246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T001247Z UID:10000550-1773772200-1773779400@myinnerharbour.ca SUMMARY:A Space to Be You DESCRIPTION:Supportive Sharing Circles for Empaths & Sensitive Souls | With Ross Tayler. These in-person monthly sharing circles are for empaths and sensitive souls wanting to relate with less effort and more truth.  They are a safe place to practice re-writing old stories and explore recurring themes like finding your voice\,  boundaries\, self-trust\, and “simply” be yourself.   Arrive as you are and be met there.  ​This is not a class\, a workshop\, a place to perform or fix yourself.  What to Expect \n\n\n\nEach gathering includes guided experiences\, opportunities to connect with yourself\, others\, share and/or witness conversation.Participate however feels right for you; speak\, listen\, and/or simply be present\, holding space for others. \n\n\n\nA Note from Ross\n\n\n\nThis circle is facilitated by Ross Tayler. (About Ross) \n\n\n\nShaped by years of lived experience and deep learnings about staying present with himself and others while working with sensitive\, intuitive people\, the intention of this circle is to offer a space where sensitivity is welcomed\, honesty is safe\, and nothing is forced. \n\n\n\nCost: $15 for non-members. Free for members of My Inner Harbour (*when registering use code MIH2026).12 spots available​. \n\n\n\nPlease register here: URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/a-space-to-be-you-2/ LOCATION:My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myinnerharbour.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ASpacetoBeYou.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260317T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260317T140000 DTSTAMP:20260312T223350Z CREATED:20260309T230844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T223350Z UID:10000585-1773752400-1773756000@myinnerharbour.ca SUMMARY:Deepening Through Poetry: A Meditative Hour DESCRIPTION:Poetry invites us to slow down\, pay attention and perhaps shift our perspective. Choosing from a variety of modern poets\, facilitator Debra Thorne will guide participants through a practice of listening and noticing the particular insight or wisdom a poem might have for us.  \nDebra has many years of experience facilitating and guiding groups. You can read more about her here \nhttps://www.uusdn.org/alphabetical-directory/thorne-debra. \nDeepening Through Poetry will run every Tuesday from 11am-12pm except for statutory holidays.  \nFree for members of My Inner Harbour. Suggested donation of $10 for non-members. Cash or e-transfer to debradthorne@gmail.com.  \nPlease RSVP so that we can prepare the space. URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/deepening-through-poetry-a-meditative-hour-3/ LOCATION:My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myinnerharbour.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DeepeningThroughPoetry-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="My Inner Harbour":MAILTO:myinnerharbour@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260316T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260316T200000 DTSTAMP:20260225T044101Z CREATED:20260225T044100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T044101Z UID:10000580-1773687600-1773691200@myinnerharbour.ca SUMMARY:Craft & Conversation DESCRIPTION:Join for a casual and creative evening at Craft and Conversation every Monday night. This is a self-led activity\, so use our materials provided to make a new craft or project of your preference\, or bring one from home! We have a wide variety of materials including paints\, watercoloring\, colouring tools\, magazines\, canvases\, stickers/decals\, collaging + scrapbooking tools\, beads\, string\, fabric & more! This event is facilitated by Savanna. \n\n\n\nEntry is free for My Inner Harbour Members\, or $10 a session for drop-in for non-members.  URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/craft-conversation-5/ LOCATION:My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Ongoing Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myinnerharbour.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/CraftandConvo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260316T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260316T120000 DTSTAMP:20251219T034125Z CREATED:20251208T190546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T034125Z UID:10000441-1773651600-1773662400@myinnerharbour.ca SUMMARY:Mom's Morning Reset March 16 DESCRIPTION:Nanaimo Moms\, you’re invited to start your week off well! Mom’s Morning Reset is your chance to get out of the house\, connect with other parents and engage in your own self-care with childcare provided.  \n\n\n\nOur typical morning will look like: \n\n\n\n9:00-9:30 arrive and get kids settled into the Kids Area with Luisa. \n\n\n\n9:30-10:30 facilitated self-care time for the moms downstairs with Jessica\, kids supervised by Luisa upstairs \n\n\n\n10:30-11:30 option to socialize with the other moms\, do further independent self-care or head back upstairs to play with your child. \n\n\n\n11:30-12:00 pack up and head home. \n\n\n\nThe goal is for kids to be comfortable playing in our Children’s Area supervised by Luisa\, our childcare facilitator\, and for moms to get some facilitated connection and self-care time with Jessica\, our Founder. We know plans need to stay flexible with kids\, so we will adjust and adapt to the needs of the kids attending.  \n\n\n\nOur hope is to support your children by providing a chance to explore a little independence and to support moms by providing a chance to debrief with other parents\, focus on your own needs for minute and engage in variety of self-care practices to fill your own cup.  \n\n\n\nThis event is geared toward moms with young kids at home\, however all moms are welcome!  \n\n\n\nMom’s Morning Reset will run for 6 weeks. Spring session runs February 23-March 30th. Attend just the dates that work for you or come for all of them.  \n\n\n\nFree for members. Use your 10 Visit Flex Pass or pay $15 drop-in per session or $75 for all 6 weeks.  URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/moms-morning-reset-march-16/ LOCATION:My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Ongoing Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myinnerharbour.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/MomsMorningReset9-12.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260314T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260314T170000 DTSTAMP:20260203T044401Z CREATED:20260203T044400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T044401Z UID:10000553-1773493200-1773507600@myinnerharbour.ca SUMMARY:Self-Care Saturday DESCRIPTION:We are open one Saturday a month. Pop in for some weekend self-care. \n\n\n\nFree for members. Non-members may purchase a drop-in pass or use a 10 Visit Pass. URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/self-care-saturday-2/ LOCATION:My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myinnerharbour.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Self-CareSat.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR