WHEN - Friday (4:30 pm) to Saturday dinner time,  Jan. 24th & 25th, 2020
WHERE - Bethlehem Centre, 2371 Arbot Road, Nanaimo
(approximately 4 kms west of Nanaimo)
WHY - A time for men to come together to discuss important themes/topics concerning our current roles and functions in life.  Each topic presented by outstanding male leaders from our region, with ample time for discussion.
WHO - This is an event for men of all ages and stations in life: single or married, religious or not, retired or employed, parent or childless, etc. who are looking for a safe space when beliefs and/or doubts might be spoken and heard. 
AND - we welcome all who self-identify as men, without regard for ethnicity, class, education, sexual orientation, religion or any other characteristic that might make them feel excluded.
LODGING available at Centre; commuters welcomed as well.
COSTS:  (including meals, refreshments and use of the
                facilities at the Centre)
  1.   For all inclusive participants (accommodation Friday night included) - $150.00
  2.   For commuters - $100.00
          (generous subsidies for ‘unwaged’, students and low income men - half price)
Pre-registration advised (limited space) - $20.00

Registrar - Dale Perkins, 113 - 555 Franklyn Street, Nanaimo. For more information and to register either call (250) 592- 4605 or email - perkinsdale82@gmail.com. Make cheques to “Men’s Event - 2020”
RESOURCE LEADERS:
Dr. Stephen Faulkner MD, (retired) living in Duncan
         Rev. Greg Darjes, Cobble Hill, Cedar Treatment Centre
Rabbi Louis Sutker, Victoria, teacher and counsellor
Rev. Andrew Twiddy, pastor at the Parksville Anglican church
THEMES/TOPICS:
  • Healthy (Not Toxic) Masculinity.
  • Post retirement blues - how NOT to feel “worth-less”
  • Male-female relationships - moving outside the stereotypes.
  • Being an Elder.
  • Spiritual but not religious - is that possible?
  • Men as parents and grandparents.

Take advantage of this opportunity and join other men in this important gathering (and invite others to join you). Pre-registration deadline - Jan. 17th.

Special opportunity - receive a massage from a registered massage therapist - Half hour session - $65., one hour session - $110. (onsite professional massage therapist)  Advance booking with registrar to guarantee a treatment.