A

new housing co-operative

is sprouting up in Buffalo!

Who are we? We are a group of people looking to create a home centered on peacefulness, spirituality, music, good food, laughter, dancing, joy, silence, meditation, vegan/raw veganism (though we are open to all diets), a drug/alcohol free space, yoga, ... and new ideas!

Who are we looking for? Anyone interested in this sort of environment! We accept people of all faiths and walks of life.

Where in Buffalo? The west side, in the Elmwood area, in walking distance of public transit.

To contact us:

-Laura Jean Castelluzzo (716) 465-7408 or earthloveljc@yahoo.com
www.geocities.com/earthloveljc

-Melinda Wright mkwright@buffalo.edu

Ironically, the "Forever Friday's" event at B'Well has been cancelled. There is mention of starting up something similiar that happens on a weekly basis, but currently we do not have a regular potluck happening. Please be patient with us as we are going through lots of changes in members, and are still in the process of developing our inner structure - how we function as a coop, application process, etc. If you are interested in becoming involved in any way you can email us at bwellcoop@yahoo.com
Thanks so much.
Peace and Blessings,
Laura Jean
p.s. - go to www.ilovemycoop.com/wellness for our online calendar.

You Are Invited to Join In With Us

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Every Friday Evening at the Buffalo Wellness Co-Op

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for
Our Welcoming Dinner Party & Discussion Groups
at B'Well Co-Op, 640 Breckenridge & Elmwood
near Spot Coffee in the Heart of Elmwood Village

FOREVER FRIDAYS- 5-11 PM -OPEN DOOR PARTY
Veggie Pot Luck 5-7 PM--Talk Groups 7-9 PM--Meditation & Music 9-11 PM


THIS FRIDAY EVENING'S EVENTS, May 19, 2006

5 - 7 PM *** Finger Foods & Pot Luck Picnic.
Munch all evening. This weeks theme is Hawaiian Luau.
Suggested: Bring something with pineapple, melon, cantaloupe, ...etc,.

7 - 9 PM *** MAIN TOPIC:
Leslie from ARISSA talks about Community concerns.
What are the political, social and environmental issues, of which, we ought to be developing an acute awareness in our own neighborhoods? Will our CO-OP reach out?

THEN: *** Meditation Music:
Relax and wind down from your busy week.

9 - 11 PM *** ALL ABOUT US:
Discover and chat with New Friends & learn what our new "Wellness Co-Op" is all about:..."Your Successful Personhood".
And Finally:...CLOSING MEDITATION:
Conclude the week & start the weekend;....
"Beginning A New Life."
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Next Friday Evening's Main Event: May 26, 2006
Jason Donati talks about the MAP, PUSH, and MOVE Neighborhood Projects. Come & get involved.
BE ACTIVE & CARE ABOUT THE FOLKS NEAR YOU !
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We are open to new and varied topics by different presenters.
Would YOU like to present your "special" discussion topic or talent?
Just contact our coordinator/facilitator to schedule or make changes.
If you phone, stay on the line so your call can be transferred.
Curt.Bish@Yahoo.com or call 716-883-3380

We are a unique group based on BuffaloTRIBE's well known EVENT & Announce Only e-mail list at Yahoo Groups.
Please subscribe to [BuffaloTRIBE] at this URL:


For further information about B'Well Co-Op,.....
Contact: Laura Jean Costelluzzo <earthloveljc@yahoo.com>

Please Forward this Invitation to your Friends
Would you like to join our Wellness Co-Op?
Rent our space for your meetings.
Just Ask !

Nickel City Co-op
Presents
a Benefit Party for
Ehk-wheh-heh-weh

Friday April 14, 7pm - 2am
208 North St. Buffalo NY 14201

Come PARTY with us at Nickel City Coop and enjoy a great line up of performing artists including
12/8 PATH BAND, and a talk with Tahwehdahqui!

The Line up:

7:00 - DJ ZUK spins to accompany friends and students of EKWH
7:30 - Tahwehdahqui, talk w/ Native American Elder and founder of EKWH
8:00 - Open Mic - come and share your talents!
9:30 - Lara Buckley w/ guitar and song
10:00 - Drum Dance or Die: Jason Pfaff on Drums, Aaron Piepszny and the Buffalo Contemporary Dance Group on Dance, and guest Steve Baczkowski on Saxaphone and Dijeridoo. There will be OPEN DRUMMING for a portion of this section so bring your hand drums and shakers if you got 'em!
11:00 - 12/8 PATH BAND
12:30 - DJ ZUK


There will be a JUICE BAR open all night, and BEER and WINE after 9pm.
$5 at the door
$2 drinks
water and tea will also be available

Tarot Readings with Michele Cleaves $10.
Chair Massage with Matt Overfield. $1/min.
There will be information on EKWH at the benefit for anyone who is interested.

Look forward to seeing you at the PARTY! Feel free to spread the word!
Much Love and Light,
Laura Jean Castelluzzo, LMT 716 465-7408

One last reminder for the party Friday, tomorrow night!!! Look forward to seeing you! It's going to be a great time. Much Love, LJ P.S. - the following info on EKWH will be provided at the party, but i thought you might like to know a little about this place I love so much before you come to the benefit party for it. Maybe it will inspire you to come, to the party to support EKWH or, to EKWH itself. There is a sweat lodge schedule below.

EHK-WHEH-HEH-WEH CENTER FOR LEARNING
2323 PRINTUP RD. Sanborn, NY 14132
TUSCARORA NATION

Ehk-Wheh-Heh-Weh translates as "All the People." The learning center, EKWH for short, was founded in the late 1980's by the Printup family with Tahwehdahqui as the individual responsible for leading the way. Ever since embarking upon a 20 day fast atop a hill in Central New York he has been dedicated to a spiritual path of responsibility and unconditional love. His mission is to bring peace and harmony to the world one mind at a time. He has been teaching others this path via sweat lodges, gatherings and classes for almost 20 years.
Currently the center is going through an unprecedented phase of growth and transformation with many of his students taking on leadership roles. Several of us have been investing our time, talent and energy into the center for many years. This evening's fundraiser is targeted toward generating resources to renovate and build new facilities. We broke ground for construction of a bathroom last summer and need a substantial financial commitment for targeted completion by this summer.
I could easily write a book on my personal experiences on the land over the past 9 years, but for the purposes of this informational piece I will keep it brief. I had the honor of participating in my first sweat lodge a month after graduating from college in January of 1997. I have since been attending sweat lodges, an ancient ceremony of purification for mind, body and spirit. I rarely miss one on a monthly basis. I will be pouring my first in a series of lodges April 30th. I have also been taking a class from Tahwehdahqui since March 2001 and have been enjoying an increasing degree of peace, harmony and prosperity in my life ever since. We invite you to come visit us anytime, pitch in with your unique talent and experience for yourself first hand the magic and medicine of this land and community. – Sean Kennedy

Sweat Lodge Schedule 2006
The following dates are full moon lodges run by Tah-weh-dah-qui.
May 12, 2006 *
July 8, 2006
Aug. 12, 2006
Sept. 9, 2006
Oct. 7, 2006
Nov. 4, 2006
Dec. 2, 2006
Jan. 6, 2006
All lodges are at 9am (except May 12 *, we will be going in at 8pm).

The following dates are lodges run by Buffalotribe members: Laura Jean Castelluzzo, Christopher Sierzchula , Sean Kennedy, and Jason Pfaff. Go to yahoo group Buffalotribe to get current info on who's leading bt sweats month to month, and other local announcements.
April 30, 2006 Nov. 19, 2006
May 27, 2006 Dec. 17, 2006
July 22, 2006 Jan. 21, 2007
Aug. 26, 2006 Feb. 18, 2007
Sept. 23, 2006
Oct. 28, 2006
All lodges are at 9am.

There is a Spiritual Gathering every year on Fathers day weekend (June 16-18, 2006), as well as the last weekend in September. The Sept. gathering is only Sat. & Sun. We also have a gathering with fireworks on New Years Eve, at midnight, followed by a sweat lodge. All lodges have a suggested donation of $10, and are followed by a potluck – bring a dish to pass. There are lodges at the gatherings, as well as a Native Social Dance on Saturday night of the June gathering. All EKWH events are drug and alcohol free. In my experience they are also uplifting, rejuvenating, fulfilling, healing, and lots of fun! Gatherings are also run on a donation basis- Come camp out, and bring food to donate to the kitchen. There is a work day April 22, 2006 from noon - ?. We'd love your help! Your welcome to come out and have fun working with us! Thanks for coming and supporting my home away from home - EKWH! Much love and blessings – Laura Jean Castelluzzo, LMT earthloveLJC@yahoo.com (716 465-7408 cell) (882-6003 home/Nickel City)

Nickel City Co-op
Presents
a Benefit Party for
Ehk-wheh-heh-weh

Friday April 14, 7pm - 2am
208 North St. Buffalo NY 14201

Come PARTY with us at Nickel City Coop and enjoy a great line up of performing artists including
12/8 PATH BAND, and a talk with Tahwehdahqui!

The Line up:

7:00 - DJ ZUK spins to accompany friends and students of EKWH
7:30 - Tahwehdahqui, talk w/ Native American Elder and founder of EKWH
8:00 - Open Mic - come and share your talents!
9:30 - Lara Buckley w/ guitar and song
10:00 - Drum Dance or Die: Jason Pfaff on Drums, Aaron Piepszny and the Buffalo Contemporary Dance Group on Dance, and guest Steve Baczkowski on Saxaphone and Dijeridoo. There will be OPEN DRUMMING for a portion of this section so bring your hand drums and shakers if you got 'em!
11:00 - 12/8 PATH BAND (brass and percussion instruments, fun dance music!)
12:30 - DJ ZUK


There will be a JUICE BAR open all night, and BEER and WINE after 9pm.
$5 at the door
$2 drinks
water and tea will also be available

Tarot Readings with Michele Cleaves $10.
Chair Massage with Matt Overfield. $1/min.
There will be information on EKWH at the benefit for anyone who is interested.

Look forward to seeing you at the PARTY!
Much Love and Light,
Laura Jean Castelluzzo, LMT 716 465-7408