BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//My Inner Harbour - ECPv6.17.5.1//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:20261130T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261130T200000 DTSTAMP:20260902T231024Z CREATED:20260826T005012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T231024Z UID:10000867-1796063400-1796068800@myinnerharbour.ca SUMMARY:Wellness Practitioner Networking Group DESCRIPTION:Come meet with fellow registered wellness professionals for some great converstaions about all things health and wellness. \n\n\n\nJoin us on the fourth Monday of every month from 6:30–8:00 p.m. for an informal evening of connection\, collaboration\, and community building. \n\n\n\nHosted by Sandstone Counselling\, this monthly meet-up is an opportunity to get to know other local practitioners\, learn more about one another’s work\, build trusted referral relationships\, and create a stronger network of professionals who can work alongside one another to support the whole person. \n\n\n\nWhether you are looking to expand your professional network\, learn about services available in our community\, share what your own practice offers\, or simply connect with like-minded professionals\, we would love to have you join us. \n\n\n\nWho Is This For?\n\n\n\nThis group is intended for practitioners who have completed recognized professional education and are registered\, licensed\, or in good standing with an established regulatory college or professional association. \n\n\n\nThis may include: \n\n\n\n\nRegistered Massage Therapists\n\n\n\nPhysiotherapists\n\n\n\nChiropractors\n\n\n\nNaturopathic Doctors\n\n\n\nOsteopathic Practitioners\n\n\n\nSpeech-Language Pathologists\n\n\n\nOccupational Therapists\n\n\n\nMaster’s level mental health practitioners\n\n\n\nOther comparable registered or licensed health and wellness practitioners\n\n\n\n\nRSVP for Our Monthly Registered Wellness Practitioner Meet-Up on Eventbrite. URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/wellness-practitioner-networking-group-3/ LOCATION:BC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261201T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261201T140000 DTSTAMP:20260825T234716Z CREATED:20260825T234708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T234716Z UID:10000838-1796130000-1796133600@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. \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-9/ 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:20261203T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261203T193000 DTSTAMP:20260923T163413Z CREATED:20260729T013145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T163413Z UID:10000758-1796320800-1796326200@myinnerharbour.ca SUMMARY:Spontaneous Creation-Making (SCM) DESCRIPTION:Join a monthly drop-in Happening to engage a communal art-care practice for unlearning & learning creatively in a circle of care.  \n\n\n\nThis is a time-space for individual and collective sacred play\, art-making in any art form\, and communicating in a sharing circle with the creations that emerge. \n\n\n\nSpontaneous Creation-Making (SCM) nurtures a magical\, mythical\, reenchantment of art in relationship with all others—human and more-than-human.  \n\n\n\n*No art experience necessary. Come with playful curiousity. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by Barbara Bickel & Michael Fisher\, artist-performers-writers-teachers who have been sharing this practice since 1989.  \n\n\n\nTo learn more see https://studiom.space/books/ \n\n\n\nCost: Sliding scale of $0-$5 per happening/single visit\, and $0 – $18 for the whole series (4 visits). \n\n\n\nMy Inner Harbour Members no charge. \n\n\n\nHow to pay + register: please E-transfer studiomatrixial@gmail.com or cash is accepted. Email your name and dates you will be attending to studiomatrixial@gmail.com. \n\n\n\nNote: Studio M* operates within a gifting economy that encourages folks to give within their means monetarily or otherwise. Feel free to contact us for more conversation regarding how to support gifts offered. \n\n\n\nWe encourage you to consider a monthly membership with My Inner Harbour to support the co-host who is gifting the space to Studio M* \n\n\n\nQuestions or curiosities? Please reach out to Barbara & Michael at studiomatrixial@gmail.com. URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/spontaneous-creation-making-scm-4/ LOCATION:My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myinnerharbour.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Spontaneous-Creation-Making-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261208T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261208T140000 DTSTAMP:20260825T234835Z CREATED:20260825T234804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T234835Z UID:10000839-1796734800-1796738400@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. \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-10/ 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:20261209T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261209T200000 DTSTAMP:20260915T215937Z CREATED:20260915T215918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T215937Z UID:10000872-1796842800-1796846400@myinnerharbour.ca SUMMARY:Journalling Club with Jessica 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/journalling-club-with-jessica-3/ LOCATION:My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myinnerharbour.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/JournalClubHeaderImage-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261211T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261211T173000 DTSTAMP:20260924T231248Z CREATED:20260924T230132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T231248Z UID:10000884-1797004800-1797010200@myinnerharbour.ca SUMMARY:After School Reading Club for Adults DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the After School Reading Club for Adults! \n\n\n\nWant to talk about what you’re reading\, set reading goals\, celebrate reading milestones and enjoy some book-related fun such as ‘reading bingo’ and ‘bookmark confessions’? if so\, then this reading club is for you. \n\n\n\nIn a world full of screens\, deadlines and digital noise\, the After School Reading Club for Adults is your monthly reminder to hit pause\, pick up a book (with pages!)\, and remember how much fun reading can be! \n\n\n\nThis isn’t your traditional book club. There’s no assigned homework\, no mandatory reading list. Instead\, it is a playful\, supportive community space designed to help you reconnect with the simple joy of pages\, print\, and real human connection. \n\n\n\nWhat makes this book club different: \n\n\n\nBring your own book. You read entirely at your own pace and choose whatever genre you like – from thrillers to sci-fi\, non-fiction to poetry. \n\n\n\nBook related fun. There will be discussion\, there will be laughter\, and even some interactive games. Look forward to filling out custom reading bingo cards\, collecting stickers for reading progress and participating in games such as ‘bookmark confessions’ to anonymously share and laugh about some of our real-life (unique) reading habits. \n\n\n\nA true digital detox. Leave the scrolling behind. This is a dedicated\, analog space to give your eyes and break from devises and immerse yourself in a community of fellow book lovers. \n\n\n\nWhether you are a life-long bookworm\, or trying to get back into reading after a long break\, there is a seat at the table for you. Bring your current read and join us for the best kind of after-school activity! \n\n\n\nReading club meets: \n\n\n\nOctober 23/November 20/December 11/January 22 URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/after-school-reading-club-for-adults-3/ LOCATION:BC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myinnerharbour.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/The-After-school-reading-club-for-adults.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261215T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261215T140000 DTSTAMP:20260825T235537Z CREATED:20260825T235505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T235537Z UID:10000840-1797339600-1797343200@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. \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-11/ 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:20261216T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261216T190000 DTSTAMP:20260804T221104Z CREATED:20260730T230346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T221104Z UID:10000784-1797444000-1797447600@myinnerharbour.ca SUMMARY:Centering Sound Journey DESCRIPTION:Relax\, Reconnect\, Embody. Ease in with gently guided\, grounding movements followed by sound bowl meditation and relaxation. Please bring your own yoga mat and anything that will help you sink into deep comfort – eye pillow\, bolster\, blanket.Suzannah Mills\, Registered Clinical Counsellor at SandStone Counselling\, will lead the sound bowl experience\,and Julie Chapman\, Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) at Explore Restore\, will guide the body movement. More About the Facillitators:Suzannah: https://www.sandstonecounselling.ca/suzannahmills (Sandstone Counselling)Julie: https://www.juliechapman.org (Explore Restore) \n\n\n\nPrice: For guests/non-members: $20 For members of My Inner Harbour: Receive 20% off with a discount code\, email myinnerharbour@gmail.com to request it. \n\n\n\nTo Register: Head to www.juliechapman.org/services to sign-up. URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/centering-sound-journey-4/ LOCATION:My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myinnerharbour.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Sound-e1782341751303.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261218T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261218T173000 DTSTAMP:20260924T230911Z CREATED:20260924T223720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T230911Z UID:10000881-1797609600-1797615000@myinnerharbour.ca SUMMARY:The Cozy Corner Reading Club DESCRIPTION:Welcome to The Cozy Corner Reading Club. \n\n\n\nA quiet space to rest\, read and restore – together. \n\n\n\nIn a wold that constantly demands our attention\, screens and energy\, finding a moment of true quiet can feel impossible. The Cozy Corner Reading Club is an intentional invitation to slow down\, put your devices away and reclaim your time through the gentle act of reading. \n\n\n\nThis is not your typical book club. There is no assigned homework\, no reading deadlines\, and absolutely no pressure to perform. This is a low-key\, welcoming space designed entirely around self-care\, comfort and self-compassion. \n\n\n\nHow it works: \n\n\n\nBring your own book: Read whatever brings you joy. Any genre\, all books are welcome. \n\n\n\nParallel rest: We gather to read together quietly. There is a magic in sharing a peaceful space with others\, even when we aren’t reading the very same story. \n\n\n\nGentle connection: We can leave space for soft\, low-pressure conversation\, a warm drink and small momments of community and sharing for those who wish to take part. \n\n\n\nCome exactly as you are. Wear your comfy clothes\, bring your favorite blanket and give yourself permission to simply be. This is your monthly sanctuary to unplug from the noise and fill your own cup. \n\n\n\nOctober 23/ November 27/ December 18/January 29 URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/the-cozy-corner-reading-club-3/ LOCATION:BC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myinnerharbour.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Cozy-Corner-Reading-Club-poster.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20270122T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20270122T173000 DTSTAMP:20260924T232423Z CREATED:20260924T230244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T232423Z UID:10000885-1800633600-1800639000@myinnerharbour.ca SUMMARY:After School Reading Club for Adults DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the After School Reading Club for Adults! \n\n\n\nWant to talk about what you’re reading\, set reading goals\, celebrate reading milestones and enjoy some book-related fun such as ‘reading bingo’ and ‘bookmark confessions’? if so\, then this reading club is for you. \n\n\n\nIn a world full of screens\, deadlines and digital noise\, the After School Reading Club for Adults is your monthly reminder to hit pause\, pick up a book (with pages!)\, and remember how much fun reading can be! \n\n\n\nThis isn’t your traditional book club. There’s no assigned homework\, no mandatory reading list. Instead\, it is a playful\, supportive community space designed to help you reconnect with the simple joy of pages\, print\, and real human connection. \n\n\n\nWhat makes this book club different: \n\n\n\nBring your own book. You read entirely at your own pace and choose whatever genre you like – from thrillers to sci-fi\, non-fiction to poetry. \n\n\n\nBook related fun. There will be discussion\, there will be laughter\, and even some interactive games. Look forward to filling out custom reading bingo cards\, collecting stickers for reading progress and participating in games such as ‘bookmark confessions’ to anonymously share and laugh about some of our real-life (unique) reading habits. \n\n\n\nA true digital detox. Leave the scrolling behind. This is a dedicated\, analog space to give your eyes and break from devises and immerse yourself in a community of fellow book lovers. \n\n\n\nWhether you are a life-long bookworm\, or trying to get back into reading after a long break\, there is a seat at the table for you. Bring your current read and join us for the best kind of after-school activity! \n\n\n\nReading club meets: \n\n\n\nOctober 23/November 20/December 11/January 22 URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/after-school-reading-club-for-adults-4/ LOCATION:BC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myinnerharbour.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/The-After-school-reading-club-for-adults.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20270129T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20270129T173000 DTSTAMP:20260924T231020Z CREATED:20260924T223841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T231020Z UID:10000882-1801238400-1801243800@myinnerharbour.ca SUMMARY:The Cozy Corner Reading Club DESCRIPTION:Welcome to The Cozy Corner Reading Club. \n\n\n\nA quiet space to rest\, read and restore – together. \n\n\n\nIn a wold that constantly demands our attention\, screens and energy\, finding a moment of true quiet can feel impossible. The Cozy Corner Reading Club is an intentional invitation to slow down\, put your devices away and reclaim your time through the gentle act of reading. \n\n\n\nThis is not your typical book club. There is no assigned homework\, no reading deadlines\, and absolutely no pressure to perform. This is a low-key\, welcoming space designed entirely around self-care\, comfort and self-compassion. \n\n\n\nHow it works: \n\n\n\nBring your own book: Read whatever brings you joy. Any genre\, all books are welcome. \n\n\n\nParallel rest: We gather to read together quietly. There is a magic in sharing a peaceful space with others\, even when we aren’t reading the very same story. \n\n\n\nGentle connection: We can leave space for soft\, low-pressure conversation\, a warm drink and small momments of community and sharing for those who wish to take part. \n\n\n\nCome exactly as you are. Wear your comfy clothes\, bring your favorite blanket and give yourself permission to simply be. This is your monthly sanctuary to unplug from the noise and fill your own cup. \n\n\n\nOctober 23/ November 27/ December 18/January 29 URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/the-cozy-corner-reading-club-4/ LOCATION:BC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myinnerharbour.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Cozy-Corner-Reading-Club-poster.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR