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SUMMARY:The Hearth
DESCRIPTION:The Hearth A gathering place for women who crave connection — quietly. \n\n\n\nIf you’re someone who longs to belong\, but finds most social spaces a little too loud\, a little too “on\,” a little too much — this is for you. \n\n\n\nThe Hearth is a simple\, unhurried hour where women gather without agenda. There’s tea and low-key activity options from mindful colouring to reading to gentle guided movement. There’s no mingling required\, no hot seat introductions\, no performance of any kind. \n\n\n\nJust women\, in a room together\, being exactly as they are. \n\n\n\n(Yes\, as an introvert myself\, I realize the irony of trying to rally introverts. I hope you’ll come out anyway!)  \n\n\n\nYou don’t have to talk. You don’t have to share. You only have to show up — and even that\, we’ll keep easy. \n\n\n\nThe Hearth is offered six weeks at a time\, weekly. One hour. A seat that’s always yours. \n\n\n\nFor the woman who is quietly desperate for her people — and just needed somewhere safe to find them. \n\n\n\nThis event is hosted by Julie Chapman\, a Certified Yoga Therapist\, who specializes in supporting women through life’s transitions. You can find more information about her at juliechapman.org.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFree for members of My Inner Harbour. $30 for all 6 sessions for non-members. $10 drop-in per session.
URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/the-hearth-4/
LOCATION:My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada
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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 you get to pick a project of your choosing (or bring one from home!) and use our materials provided to work on it while enjoying casual conversation. We have a wide variety of supplies 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-4/
LOCATION:BC
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260824T191500
DTSTAMP:20260811T175423Z
CREATED:20260713T210504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T175423Z
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SUMMARY:The Power of Nervous System Variability
DESCRIPTION:The problem isn’t that there isn’t enough information about regulating your nervous system.It’s that there’s too much — and none of it was written for you. \n\n\n\nYou’ve tried the hacks. Saved the reels. Read the books. Done the cold plunges. And still — it seems to work for everyone else\, but not for you. \n\n\n\nHere’s the truth: you’re not doing it wrong. You’re just working from someone else’s map. \n\n\n\nThe Power of Nervous System Variability is an in-person group class — part workshop\, part practice — designed to help you find your map. Not generic tools. Not another hack. Real exploration and guided support to discover what actually feels right in your body\, your nervous system\, your life. \n\n\n\nYou’ll leave each class with tools that work — because they were built with you\, not for the masses. \n\n\n\nSmall group classes. Your map\, not anyone else’s. \n\n\n\nWhat to expect: \n\n\n\nEach session runs 75 minutes in a small\, intentional group of ten women maximum. Every week will be led with experiential practices such as gentle movement\, breath awareness\, guided mindfulness and sensory exploration\, woven together with educationat points to make sense of what your body is telling you and empower you with the tools to find calm when anxiety runs high. \n\n\n\nYou won’t be put on the spot. You won’t be asked to share. You’ll simply be guided\, held\, and given space to notice. \n\n\n\nAll levels of ability are welcome. Please bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by Julie Chapman\, Certified Yoga Therapist. To register please visit: https://www.juliechapman.org/services. If you are a member of My Inner Harbour please send us an email to get your 20% of discount code for these classes.
URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/the-power-of-nervous-system-variability-4/
LOCATION:My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T130000
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SUMMARY:Self-Care Saturday
DESCRIPTION:If you prefer weekend self-care\, this is for you! Self-care Saturday operates the same as our regular weekday hours\, just on the weekend. Our space is similar to a gym but for your mental & emotional health. It’s intended to be self-serve and drop-in friendly\, featuring 4 self-care rooms that support different areas of you: Mind\, Body\, Spirit and Community. Move freely between all 4 rooms\, use our materials and stay for as little or as long as you like. Benefits of our self-care space:• No booking required• Come and go as you like• No facilitator or class\, self-led practices• Materials and prompts available in each room for guidanceRead more on how our space works here. \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to try it out\, we have flexible options to access the space:• By membership• 1-day drop-in pass• 10-Visit Punch Card PassSee ways to join usWant to get a feel of the space before signing up or buying a pass? Swing by anytime during our open hours for a free tour!Included for members.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-4/
LOCATION:My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260819T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260819T193000
DTSTAMP:20260724T020201Z
CREATED:20260724T020145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T020201Z
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SUMMARY:Writers Group
DESCRIPTION:A free offering by Tabitha Gimbel\, local writer and artist. If you would like to join\, please email Tabitha at tabithagimbel@gmail.com to register.
URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/writers-group-5/
LOCATION:My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260818T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260818T190000
DTSTAMP:20260709T212238Z
CREATED:20260709T212226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T212238Z
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SUMMARY:The Hearth
DESCRIPTION:The Hearth A gathering place for women who crave connection — quietly. \n\n\n\nIf you’re someone who longs to belong\, but finds most social spaces a little too loud\, a little too “on\,” a little too much — this is for you. \n\n\n\nThe Hearth is a simple\, unhurried hour where women gather without agenda. There’s tea and low-key activity options from mindful colouring to reading to gentle guided movement. There’s no mingling required\, no hot seat introductions\, no performance of any kind. \n\n\n\nJust women\, in a room together\, being exactly as they are. \n\n\n\n(Yes\, as an introvert myself\, I realize the irony of trying to rally introverts. I hope you’ll come out anyway!)  \n\n\n\nYou don’t have to talk. You don’t have to share. You only have to show up — and even that\, we’ll keep easy. \n\n\n\nThe Hearth is offered six weeks at a time\, weekly. One hour. A seat that’s always yours. \n\n\n\nFor the woman who is quietly desperate for her people — and just needed somewhere safe to find them. \n\n\n\nThis event is hosted by Julie Chapman\, a Certified Yoga Therapist\, who specializes in supporting women through life’s transitions. You can find more information about her at juliechapman.org.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFree for members of My Inner Harbour. $30 for all 6 sessions for non-members. $10 drop-in per session.
URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/the-hearth-3/
LOCATION:My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myinnerharbour.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/TheHearth.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260817T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260817T193000
DTSTAMP:20260708T235813Z
CREATED:20260708T235654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T235813Z
UID:10000724-1786991400-1786995000@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 you get to pick a project of your choosing (or bring one from home!) and use our materials provided to work on it while enjoying casual conversation. We have a wide variety of supplies 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-2/
LOCATION:My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260817T191500
DTSTAMP:20260811T175306Z
CREATED:20260713T195214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T175306Z
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SUMMARY:The Power of Nervous System Variability
DESCRIPTION:The problem isn’t that there isn’t enough information about regulating your nervous system.It’s that there’s too much — and none of it was written for you. \n\n\n\nYou’ve tried the hacks. Saved the reels. Read the books. Done the cold plunges. And still — it seems to work for everyone else\, but not for you. \n\n\n\nHere’s the truth: you’re not doing it wrong. You’re just working from someone else’s map. \n\n\n\nThe Power of Nervous System Variability is an in-person group class — part workshop\, part practice — designed to help you find your map. Not generic tools. Not another hack. Real exploration and guided support to discover what actually feels right in your body\, your nervous system\, your life. \n\n\n\nYou’ll leave each class with tools that work — because they were built with you\, not for the masses. \n\n\n\nSmall group classes. Your map\, not anyone else’s. \n\n\n\nWhat to expect: \n\n\n\nEach session runs 75 minutes in a small\, intentional group of ten women maximum. Every week will be led with experiential practices such as gentle movement\, breath awareness\, guided mindfulness and sensory exploration\, woven together with educationat points to make sense of what your body is telling you and empower you with the tools to find calm when anxiety runs high. \n\n\n\nYou won’t be put on the spot. You won’t be asked to share. You’ll simply be guided\, held\, and given space to notice. \n\n\n\nAll levels of ability are welcome. Please bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by Julie Chapman\, Certified Yoga Therapist. To register please visit: https://www.juliechapman.org/services. If you are a member of My Inner Harbour please send us an email to get your 20% of discount code for these classes.
URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/the-power-of-nervous-system-variability-2/
LOCATION:My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T190000
DTSTAMP:20260709T220351Z
CREATED:20260709T211542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T220351Z
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SUMMARY:The Hearth
DESCRIPTION:The Hearth A gathering place for women who crave connection — quietly. \n\n\n\nIf you’re someone who longs to belong\, but finds most social spaces a little too loud\, a little too “on\,” a little too much — this is for you. \n\n\n\nThe Hearth is a simple\, unhurried hour where women gather without agenda. There’s tea and low-key activity options from mindful colouring to reading to gentle guided movement. There’s no mingling required\, no hot seat introductions\, no performance of any kind. \n\n\n\nJust women\, in a room together\, being exactly as they are. \n\n\n\n(Yes\, as an introvert myself\, I realize the irony of trying to rally introverts. I hope you’ll come out anyway!)  \n\n\n\nYou don’t have to talk. You don’t have to share. You only have to show up — and even that\, we’ll keep easy. \n\n\n\nThe Hearth is offered six weeks at a time\, weekly. One hour. A seat that’s always yours. \n\n\n\nFor the woman who is quietly desperate for her people — and just needed somewhere safe to find them. \n\n\n\nThis event is hosted by Julie Chapman\, a Certified Yoga Therapist\, who specializes in supporting women through life’s transitions. You can find more information about her at juliechapman.org.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFree for members of My Inner Harbour. $30 for all 6 sessions for non-members. $10 drop-in per session.
URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/the-hearth-2/
LOCATION:My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myinnerharbour.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/TheHearth.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260810T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260810T193000
DTSTAMP:20260706T204211Z
CREATED:20260702T225755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T204211Z
UID:10000715-1786386600-1786390200@myinnerharbour.ca
SUMMARY:Craft and Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join for a casual and creative evening at Craft and Conversation every Monday night. This is a self-led activity\, so you get to pick a project of your choosing (or bring one from home!) and use our materials provided to work on it while enjoying casual conversation. We have a wide variety of supplies 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-and-conversation-3/
LOCATION:My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260810T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260810T191500
DTSTAMP:20260810T211728Z
CREATED:20260713T194837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T211728Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED for Tonight *** The Power of Nervous System Variability
DESCRIPTION:Maybe you have spent a lot of your life trying to calm down. Settle. Even out. Be less. \n\n\n\nWhat if that was never the point? \n\n\n\nYour nervous system isn’t broken — it’s brilliantly\, beautifully variable. It moves through states the way weather moves through a landscape. And when you understand that range\, when you can feel it and work with it rather than against it — everything changes. \n\n\n\nOver six weeks we’ll use somatic practices to explore your nervous system from the inside out. \n\n\n\nThis is not about becoming calm. It’s about becoming fluent. \n\n\n\nWhat to expect: \n\n\n\nEach session runs 75 minutes in a small\, intentional group of ten women maximum. Every week will be led with experiential practices such as gentle movement\, breath awareness\, guided mindfulness and sensory exploration\, woven together with educationat points to make sense of what your body is telling you and empower you with the tools to find calm when anxiety runs high. \n\n\n\nYou won’t be put on the spot. You won’t be asked to share. You’ll simply be guided\, held\, and given space to notice. \n\n\n\nAll levels of ability are welcome. Please bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by Julie Chapman\, Certified Yoga Therapist.
URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/the-power-of-nervous-system-variability/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260810T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260810T140000
DTSTAMP:20260612T033615Z
CREATED:20260427T210451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T033615Z
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SUMMARY:Munch & Mingle for Creative Arts Therapists
DESCRIPTION:These collegial meet-ups are for those who want to network and create community\, share resources and techniques\, attend to self-care and play\, and offer peer consultation.  \n\n\n\nHosted by Laurie Larkin-Boyle\, Registered Clinical Counsellor & Art Therapist https://www.larkinboyletherapy.com/\, and Janet Walker\, Registered Clinical Counsellor\, Certified Expressive Arts Therapist\, & BC Registered Play Therapist  http://janetwalker.ca/ .What: Munch and Mingle Meet-up for Expressive Arts Therapists\, Creative Arts Therapists\, and therapist from all theoretical orientations \n\n\n\nWhy: Resource-sharing\, community building\, and self-care for therapists  \n\n\n\nWhen: Monday\, August 10th\, 12-2 pm \n\n\n\nWhere: My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace Street \n\n\n\nHow much: FreeWelcome: •Expressive Arts Therapists (intermodal approach)•Creative Arts Therapists (art therapists\, drama therapists\, music therapists\, dance therapists\, poetry therapists)•Sand Tray Therapists\, Sand Play Therapists•Play Therapists•Somatic Therapists•And anyone who is interested in arts-based\, creative\, somatic approaches to therapy. \n\n\n\nAUGUST Munch and Mingle Meet-up for Therapists:  \n\n\n\nEmbodied Belonging and Resourcing with Dean DiamondDescription: \n\n\n\nWe’ll explore Embodied Belonging through the use of Focusing\, Miniatures\, Nature Connection\, and the Symbolic/Relational Field. This highly experiential gathering will facilitate your embodied understanding of how Nature and Play can support your access to your own Inner Wisdom. \n\n\n\nPlease see: Dean Diamond’s one-page hand-out with preparation for this workshop attached.  \n\n\n\nRelated information: \n\n\n\nCAST/ISST (Canadian Association of Sandplay Therapy / International Society of Sandplay Therapy) \n\n\n\nDean Diamond hosts CAST/ISST Sandplay Therapy workshops at Hearth Place\, in Duncan\, BC. The trainer travels from Ontario to teach at Hearth Place. Upcoming workshops: \n\n\n\nThe Masculine and Father Archetype\, Module 3 – July 18-20 \n\n\n\nThe Elements (fire\, water\, earth\, air) – August 23-24 \n\n\n\nAlso\, CAST/ISST is producing a special event in Victoria:  \n\n\n\nThe Sandplay Journey: Meeting of Spirit and Matter – August 22 \n\n\n\nWith three experienced ISST trainers from the USA and New Zealand \n\n\n\nIncluding a case study of sandplay work with a Maori woman \n\n\n\nThe Metchosin Arts and Cultural Centre in Victoria\, BC \n\n\n\nThere will be a figurine exchange and an informal gathering in the evening. \n\n\n\nDeans Diamond’s Munch and Mingle preparation sheet
URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/munch-mingle-for-creative-arts-therapists-7/
LOCATION:My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laurie Larkin-Boyle":MAILTO:larkinboyletherapy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260805T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260805T193000
DTSTAMP:20260724T020142Z
CREATED:20260724T020051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T020142Z
UID:10000752-1785952800-1785958200@myinnerharbour.ca
SUMMARY:Writers Group
DESCRIPTION:A free offering by Tabitha Gimbel\, local writer and artist. If you would like to join\, please email Tabitha at tabithagimbel@gmail.com to register.
URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/writers-group-4/
LOCATION:My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myinnerharbour.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WritersGroup.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260804T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260804T190000
DTSTAMP:20260709T230627Z
CREATED:20260709T174722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T230627Z
UID:10000723-1785866400-1785870000@myinnerharbour.ca
SUMMARY:The Hearth
DESCRIPTION:The Hearth A gathering place for women who crave connection — quietly. \n\n\n\nIf you’re someone who longs to belong\, but finds most social spaces a little too loud\, a little too “on\,” a little too much — this is for you. \n\n\n\nThe Hearth is a simple\, unhurried hour where women gather without agenda. There’s tea and low-key activity options from mindful colouring to reading to gentle guided movement. There’s no mingling required\, no hot seat introductions\, no performance of any kind. \n\n\n\nJust women\, in a room together\, being exactly as they are. \n\n\n\n(Yes\, as an introvert myself\, I realize the irony of trying to rally introverts. I hope you’ll come out anyway!)  \n\n\n\nYou don’t have to talk. You don’t have to share. You only have to show up — and even that\, we’ll keep easy. \n\n\n\nThe Hearth is offered six weeks at a time\, weekly. One hour. A seat that’s always yours. \n\n\n\nFor the woman who is quietly desperate for her people — and just needed somewhere safe to find them. \n\n\n\nThis event is hosted by Julie Chapman\, a Certified Yoga Therapist\, who specializes in supporting women through life’s transitions. You can find more information about her at juliechapman.org.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFree for members of My Inner Harbour. $30 for all 6 sessions for non-members. $10 drop-in per session.
URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/the-hearth/
LOCATION:My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260803T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260803T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T224306Z
CREATED:20260514T224305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T224306Z
UID:10000676-1785747600-1785790800@myinnerharbour.ca
SUMMARY:CLOSED for B.C. day
DESCRIPTION:We are closed for the stat holiday.
URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/closed-for-b-c-day/
LOCATION:BC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260722T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260722T193000
DTSTAMP:20260701T022554Z
CREATED:20260701T022507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T022554Z
UID:10000685-1784743200-1784748600@myinnerharbour.ca
SUMMARY:Writers Group
DESCRIPTION:A free offering by Tabitha Gimbel\, local writer and artist. If you would like to join\, please email Tabitha at tabithagimbel@gmail.com to register.
URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/writers-group-3/
LOCATION:My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myinnerharbour.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WritersGroup.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260720T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260720T193000
DTSTAMP:20260720T184426Z
CREATED:20260702T225444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T184426Z
UID:10000714-1784572200-1784575800@myinnerharbour.ca
SUMMARY:Cancelled tonight: Craft and Conversation
DESCRIPTION:This event is cancelled as Savanna is away. My Inner Harbour is still open and available for use until 8pm.  \n\n\n\nJoin for a casual and creative evening at Craft and Conversation every Monday night. This is a self-led activity\, so you get to pick a project of your choosing (or bring one from home!) and use our materials provided to work on it while enjoying casual conversation. We have a wide variety of supplies 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-and-conversation-2/
LOCATION:My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260716T190000
DTSTAMP:20260608T171947Z
CREATED:20260514T175530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T171947Z
UID:10000673-1784224800-1784228400@myinnerharbour.ca
SUMMARY:Nanaimo Mama's Healing Circle
DESCRIPTION:This event is for mothers local to Nanaimo and the surrounding areas. This group is not exclusive to first-time mothers and does not discriminate based on the age of your children. If you are a mother of any sort\, you are welcome!   \n\n\n\nThis healing circle is a gathering place for mothers to connect with one another authentically\, share experiences\, and source resources for the purpose of cultivating in-person community while navigating motherhood. The mental\, emotional\, and spiritual health benefits of connecting in-person with like-minded individuals is unparalleled. Creating connection through community at any stage of life is important\, but while navigating the experience of motherhood\, its necessity is highlighted even more!  \n\n\n\nFacilitated by Jessica MacKay\, Registered Clinical Counsellor\, this group is designed as a space for you to feel supported and cherished simply for who you are. Attendees do not need to bring anything but themselves.  \n\n\n\nPlease note: there is no childcare available for this group. Babies on laps are welcome.
URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/nanaimo-mamas-healing-circle-5/
LOCATION:My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="My Inner Harbour":MAILTO:myinnerharbour@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260715T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260715T190000
DTSTAMP:20260624T225606Z
CREATED:20260624T001048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T225606Z
UID:10000696-1784138400-1784142000@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. This is a FREE offering! You must reserve your spot below to sign-up.More About the Facillitators:Suzannah: https://www.sandstonecounselling.ca/suzannahmills (Sandstone Counselling)Julie: https://www.juliechapman.org (Explore Restore)
URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/centeringsound/
LOCATION:My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260714T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260714T190000
DTSTAMP:20260629T214247Z
CREATED:20260624T001305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T214247Z
UID:10000697-1784048400-1784055600@myinnerharbour.ca
SUMMARY:Community Room Closed- Private Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Temporarily closed for a private meeting held in the Community Room from 5-7pm.
URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/community-room-closed/
LOCATION:My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260713T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260713T193000
DTSTAMP:20260706T214941Z
CREATED:20260702T225156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T214941Z
UID:10000713-1783967400-1783971000@myinnerharbour.ca
SUMMARY:Craft and Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join for a casual and creative evening at Craft and Conversation every Monday night. This is a self-led activity\, so you get to pick a project of your choosing (or bring one from home!) and use our materials provided to work on it while enjoying casual conversation. We have a wide variety of supplies 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-and-conversation/
LOCATION:My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myinnerharbour.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/CraftandConvo.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260708T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260708T193000
DTSTAMP:20260701T022410Z
CREATED:20260701T022408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T022410Z
UID:10000686-1783533600-1783539000@myinnerharbour.ca
SUMMARY:Writers Group
DESCRIPTION:A free offering by Tabitha Gimbel\, local writer and artist. If you would like to join\, please email Tabitha at tabithagimbel@gmail.com to register.
URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/writers-group/
LOCATION:My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260708T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260708T193000
DTSTAMP:20260709T005259Z
CREATED:20260629T214430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T005259Z
UID:10000701-1783533600-1783539000@myinnerharbour.ca
SUMMARY:EVENT CANCELLED Sacred Women: Simple Presence
DESCRIPTION:Are you over-tired? Over-spent? Over-stimulated? Over-frustrated with demands made on you from day to day? \n\n\n\n This drop-in women’s circle is YOUR time to step out of the whirlwind of everyday life into a warm\, inviting gathering of quiet\, nurturing connection with others.  \n\n\n\n Show up the way you are\, and just BE. No pressure to perform or impress. Just genuine\, meaningful\, heartfelt connection. \n\n\n\n To preserve the authentic\, intimate atmosphere\, we have room for a maximum for 10. Please register here.  \n\n\n\nFacilitated by Renee LeBlanc from HeartSoulPath.  \n\n\n\nMembers of My Inner Harbour are eligible for 50% off discount code. Please email myinnerharbour@gmail.com or call us 250-713-1907 to receive the code.
URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/sacred-women-simple-presence/
LOCATION:My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260706T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260706T193000
DTSTAMP:20260706T203844Z
CREATED:20260702T195032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T203844Z
UID:10000705-1783362600-1783366200@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 you get to pick a project of your choosing (or bring one from home!) and use our materials provided to work on it while enjoying casual conversation. We have a wide variety of supplies 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/
LOCATION:My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260706T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260706T140000
DTSTAMP:20260612T033154Z
CREATED:20260427T210342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T033154Z
UID:10000666-1783339200-1783346400@myinnerharbour.ca
SUMMARY:Munch & Mingle for Creative Arts Therapists
DESCRIPTION:These collegial meet-ups are for those who want to network and create community\, share resources and techniques\, attend to self-care and play\, and offer peer consultation.  \n\n\n\nHosted by Laurie Larkin-Boyle\, Registered Clinical Counsellor & Art Therapist https://www.larkinboyletherapy.com/\, and Janet Walker\, Registered Clinical Counsellor\, Certified Expressive Arts Therapist\, & BC Registered Play Therapist  http://janetwalker.ca/ .What: Munch and Mingle Meet-up for Expressive Arts Therapists\, Creative Arts Therapists\, and therapist from all theoretical orientations \n\n\n\nWhy: Resource-sharing\, community building\, and self-care for therapists  \n\n\n\nWhen: Monday\, July 6th\, 12-2 pm \n\n\n\nWhere: My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace Street \n\n\n\nHow much: FreeWelcome: •Expressive Arts Therapists (intermodal approach)•Creative Arts Therapists (art therapists\, drama therapists\, music therapists\, dance therapists\, poetry therapists)•Sand Tray Therapists\, Sand Play Therapists•Play Therapists•Somatic Therapists•And anyone who is interested in arts-based\, creative\, somatic approaches to therapy. \n\n\n\nJuly 6th Munch & Mingle: Drama Therapy with Jonathan GreenwayThe theme for this season is “mental health and men”. “7 Stories” \n\n\n\nJonathan Greenway is the director of Western Edge Theatre. The company is producing the play “7 Stories” this Friday & Saturday (7:30 pm)\, and Sunday (2 pm).  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTwo Munch and Mingle regulars (Janet Walker and Viktoria Ivanova) will be on hand to mingle with audience and cast members to talk about mental health\, Expressive Arts Therapy\, and therapy focussed on relationship building and repair.  \n\n\n\nJonathan Greenway also did a degree in Drama Therapy in the department of Creative Arts Therapies at Concordia University.  He is offering courses starting mid-June:  \n\n\n\nActing Classes (Power and Restraint) – Wednesdays from 6pm – 9pm  \n\n\n\nDrama Therapy – 5 Stage Model – Core Processes & Techniques for your Toolkits – Thursdays from 6-8pm (great for EXA Therapists\, Creative Arts Therapists\, Play Therapist\, etc)
URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/munch-mingle-for-creative-arts-therapists-6/
LOCATION:My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laurie Larkin-Boyle":MAILTO:larkinboyletherapy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260702T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260702T193000
DTSTAMP:20260702T194233Z
CREATED:20260626T023910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T194233Z
UID:10000698-1783015200-1783020600@myinnerharbour.ca
SUMMARY:CANCELLED * Sacred Women: Refilling the Well
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled. Are you over-tired? Over-spent? Over-stimulated? Over-frustrated with demands made on you from day to day? \n\n\n\n This drop-in women’s circle is YOUR time to step out of the whirlwind of everyday life into a warm\, inviting gathering of quiet\, nurturing connection with others.  \n\n\n\n Show up the way you are\, and just BE. No pressure to perform or impress. Just genuine\, meaningful\, heartfelt connection. \n\n\n\n To preserve the authentic\, intimate atmosphere\, we have room for a maximum for 10. Please register here.  \n\n\n\nFacilitated by Renee LeBlanc from HeartSoulPath.  \n\n\n\nMembers of My Inner Harbour are eligible for 50% off discount code. Please email myinnerharbour@gmail.com or call us 250-713-1907 to receive the code.CANCELLED.
URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/community-room-reserved/
LOCATION:My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T224208Z
CREATED:20260514T224207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T224208Z
UID:10000675-1782896400-1782939600@myinnerharbour.ca
SUMMARY:CLOSED for Canada Day
DESCRIPTION:We are closed for the stat holiday.
URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/closed-for-canada-day/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260630T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260630T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T213048Z
CREATED:20260409T213047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T213048Z
UID:10000646-1782824400-1782828000@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-15/
LOCATION:My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260628T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T182311Z
CREATED:20260409T231233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T182311Z
UID:10000657-1782651600-1782662400@myinnerharbour.ca
SUMMARY:Art Show & Studio Open House
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to host our 3rd Art Show featuring local\, Nanaimo artists in a variety of mediums! Art is a fundamental part of our humanity and engaging with art not only has significant benefits for our own wellness\, lowering cortisol\, boosting dopamine and helping us regulate stress\, it also has significant benefits for our relationships helping us cultivate curiosity\, critical thinking and empathy.  \n\n\n\nWe are also excited to welcome our resident artists: Barbara Bickelson\, J. Michael Fischer\, Laurie Larkin-Boyle\, Bethany Davis and Rin Coulter. Come and check out their studio space upstairs and their work in progress!  \n\n\n\nThis is a free community event\, come and reflect on art and nourish yourself at My Inner Harbour. Refreshments provided.
URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/art-show/
LOCATION:My Inner Harbour\, 149 Wallace St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T163317Z
CREATED:20260407T163316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T163317Z
UID:10000642-1782412200-1782419400@myinnerharbour.ca
SUMMARY:Women Gathering Circle - Community Room CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:The Community Room will be closed to host a local group.
URL:https://myinnerharbour.ca/eventpost/women-gathering-circle-community-room-closed/
LOCATION:BC
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