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| | JOIN OUR LIST |  |
| VOLUNTEERS
Please | VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
-For Youth Challenge Day (see article for more info) -People to
distribute and post flyers from time to time.
Contact: keystopeace@aol.com |
| We've
Gone Social |  | Click to join us on facebook.
Share KTP sponsored events & photos, your experiences,
and
your personal ways that
you find inner peace.
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| LOOKING FOR YOGA SPACE | |
After nearly a year at our wonderful yoga center above the
Island Hammock Animal Hospital, KTP Yoga Program is seeking a new home. Dr. Martha Edwards and John Kocol, our Center benefactors,
are expanding their animal care space and so we are currently looking for another place to hold regular classes. We appreciate
their support of the program and wish them continued success. We are open to exploring options -- from a donated, full-time Center to space we can
use on a regular basis. Indoors works best -- big windows or outside access are bonuses! We need your help, energy, ideas and
sparks....please send leads, with any background info or contact people you have, to www.keystopeace.com We have already looked
into Key Largo Park, Mangrove Marina, and a dance studio in Key Largo. Let's all put our energy into co-creating a new community
yoga center. In the meantime, our teachers are available for private lessons. Some are also teaching at local yoga studios -- Paradise
Yoga across from Founder's Park and Froggy's Gym in Tavernier. KPJ also offers yoga further south in Islamorada. We
suggest you check with these businesses for exact times, fees and location. Let's see what we manifest in 2012 for KTP Yoga ! In Peace, Marilyn Rogers (KTP secretary and yoga coordinator) |
"THE LONG WALK HOME"
News
and Update from Ron Zaleski's
journal and mission | |
On Wednesday Nov. 23rd I got an email from Laine Evans, Congressman Philip Roe's aid
asking if I could come to DC on November 30th to the VA Health Sub Committee. By the time I got the email and called I was
unable to reach their office, it was closed for Thanks Giving till Monday Nov. 28th. When I got in touch on Monday she asked
if I could make it and told me the meeting was on Friday Dec. 2nd? I said, yes. Over
the Thanks Giving weekend I got in touch with a retired pilot, Ron Cole who got me a Buddy Pass to fly there. I also got in
touch with Russell Morris who had emailed me a year ago from DC saying he supported what we were doing and asked if I could
stay with him while I was in DC, he said, yes. I called Paul Sullivan with Veterans for Common Sense telling him I was to
go before the Committee and asked what I should do to make the biggest impact as I only have one chance. He told me to go
a day before the meeting to introduce myself to everyone on the committee and submit a letter to each of them stating what
we want, why we want it, why I did it and a list of questions to ask themselves about the topic,
Flying in Wednesday night I was met by Russell who took me into
his home, fed me and the following day helped me get to the capitol to see the committee members. I spent the day going to
all of their offices meeting their aides and handing out our letter. Before the day was done I did get a few condescending
looks from some of the staff, maybe because of the absence of shoes? Some were very receptive because they had family in the
military.
The last person I went to visit wasn't on the committee, but had got
in touch with me when I was walking across the country. I stopped in at Congresswoman Grace Napalitano's office and saw
her aide Anne who was my contact. She was so happy to see me I thought I was a long lost relative. She said, I wished I had
known, my boss would really like to meet you, are you available later I will call her and see what we can do. I said, yes.
I got a call later asking if I could come by the office at 5pm to meet, I said, yes. When I got there at 5pm Anne told me
we were going to meet her down on the house floor. When we got there and told the guards what we were doing they let me go
to the entrance where Grace came out, she couldn't thank me enough, then introduced me to about 20 Congressmen and women.
I was somewhat overwhelmed.
The following day at 9am I was at Congressman Philip
Roe's office where he wished me luck and said he would see me at the meeting as he had other meetings to go to. His aid
told me I wouldn't be allowed to speak, but would be recognized, I was a little disappointed, but figured God had a plan,
which so far has been better then the ones I come up with. Some times I think I could hear him say, What were you thinking?
I sat in the front row while the sign I carried across the country was displayed in the back. The chair person Anne Berkele
from NY said that Phil Roe asked if he could introduce a special guest, one of his constituents. Phil said, I would like to
recognize Ron Zaleski who isn't my constituent, I met him as he walked across the country to raise awareness for Vets
and he has legislation with him. When he was done Congressman Reyes from Texas who I met yesterday on the house floor with
Grace Napalitano said, I would also like to recognize Ron Zaleski, I have read his legislation and think we should act upon
it.
I sat through a few hours of experts with degrees talking about Veterans and
when it was over I gave each of them a copy of the petition, had an interview from the paper. The speaker of the committee
came to me and said, I was sorry I didn't have you speak, I didn't have enough notice, what can I do for you, my brother
was a Marine. I said, we can't wait for the Government, it's up to us to reach out to the individuals not looking
at the effect, but the cause. Ask that young man or woman to go for a walk and talk with you. You don't talk, you listen
to them. They aren't different from us,we are all the same just having different experiences,
Before I left DC I was told by Ane that Congresswoman Grace Napalitano and Congressman Reyes are working on turning
the petition into legislation plus 2 additional points that were in the letter we submitted to the committee. The petition
can be found on our website and the 2 additional points are an anonymous PTS support group available for active military personnel
and that the family of those coming home are involved in the counseling, for who they sent over isn't who is coming home.
~Ron Zaleski To read his journal and the background of Ron's mission, please
see www.thelongwalkhome.org |
PEACE FLAGS Blessed by the Monks | 
These Peace flags were
blessed to carry Peace
and spread Peace by the Buddhist Tibetan Monks
from Drepung Gomang Monastary while visiting
the Florida Keys,
May 2011. Now available at the Island Marketplace KTP Booth !!
Donation: $15.00 Shipping: $3.00
Click to Buy
OR write check and contact ~Each garland has a blank flag on each end. ~Blank flags can be decorated by you to write or draw whatever peace means to you. ~Hang them in your yard, on your boat, at the office. OUR INTENTIONS FOR PEACE WILL DRIFT INTO THE UNIVERSE WHEN THESE FLAGS FLY IN THE WIND. |
| JOIN MEMBERSHIP |
What are the benefits of joining? - Complimentary yoga class with
a new membership enrollment.
- Supporting the Community
- Tax Deductible Membership and Donations
- Commitment
to co-creating peace
Joining the membership is telling
the universe that you are ready to make that commitment of stepping forward into co-creating peace. It's knowing that
you're helping to make a difference in our communtiy. A group consciousness is a very powerful force of nature. We can
accomplish much more with a group than we are able to as an individual. Energy grows and flows quicker and to greater depths.
Being part of a group, such as KTP , will help build your own inner peace which expands out and into more and more communities.
We work together for the greater good of all. One plus One plus One equals ONE.
We are ALL the
Keys To Peace. Thank you! We are a 501 (c)(3) organization DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE Visit
www.keystopeace.com for more info on membership levels. Thank you for the support, stepping
forward and becoming part of the peace-able community. |
| Community Peace Parks |
| Visit all the community Peace Parks for meditation, contemplation and
connecting with nature. Each lovely park has a sitting area, peace flags flying in the wind, and a nice relaxing atmosphere.
Official KTP Community Peace Parks have an acknowledgment plaque. Locations:
1) Burton Memorial
Methodist Church, mm 93 OS, features a peaceful view of the water.
2) Coral
Isles Church,
mm 90 OS, features a seven
circuit labyrinth
and a peace pole.
3) San Pedro Catholic Church, mm 89.5 BS
4) Upper Keys Garden Club- Francis Tracy Garden Center-
mm 94, featuring a
Peace Bell painted by local artist and blessed by the Monks.
5) Key Largo Community Park
500 St. Croix Place
featuring swimming pool,
tennis, playground
6) Murry Nelson
Government Center
7)
Key West Garden Club
(our southernmost park)
8) Settlers Park
Tavernier
9) Friendship Park
Key Largo
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| LENDING
LIBRARIES | Books range from topics including Acupuncture, Energy Healing, Yoga, Women's Health, Spirituality, and much more.
The lending libraries are available to all Keys
To Peace members.
Tavernier Location:
Garrett Chiropractic and Wellness Center, mm 90 Bayside, at the Turek Building. Dr. Erica Lieberman-Garrett, Chiropractor and Holistic
Doctor for 26 years, and one of the founding members of the Keys to Peace organization will be available to help you with
any information you may be looking for.
Key Largo Locations:
Island Marketplace, mm 101, Bayside, Open: Fri, Sat, Sun Contact Marlene DeTienne madcat@bellsouth.net
Pilates in Paradise, mm 98.8
Christie Allen is the owner and one of the instructors on location. Hours:
Mon - Fri, 7 am - 7:30 pm
Sat. 8 am- 3 pm
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| JOIN OUR LIST | |
| Word
of the Month |  | Word
of the Month: TRANSFORMATION |
| We've Gone Social | | Click
to join us on facebook. Share KTP sponsored event photos, your experiences, and your personal
ways that
you find inner peace.
|
| Business Members | Great Heart
Treasures: Helping
Hands with Betsy Baste 305-434-5930
Wear With All Boutique Lynda Nelson-owner 101401 Overseas Hwy,
upstairs at Tradewinds Plaza 305-453-0889
Tanisha Walters of Serenity Acupuncture & Herbal
Medicine in Tavernier, www.acupunctureinthe
Dr. David Coppola, DC
Garrett Chiropractic & Wellness Center **I Believe Foundation **Stoneledge Paradise Inn
Rick Celmer
of
Diamond Pools, Inc.
**Lifetime Members |
| Meditation
| Introduction to Meditation Class
with Dr. Patrick Fay, DC
Learn to
calm your mind and be peaceful
Day: Monday evenings Time: 7:30 PM
Location: 99353 Overseas Hwy.at Sandy McTeague's office
Contact:
Tressa 305.852.8400 (please call each week to confirm)
Fee: Love offering |
T-Shirts
Blessed by the Monks for Peace
| These shirts were blessed for peace by the Monks during their visit to the Keys.
Now available at the Island Marketplace KTP Booth !! They are selling fast so
hurry to get your size.
Make a statement and support the mission with these cool T-shirts!
Short Sleeve T-Shirt (shown in picture)
$18.00 Donation plus $3.00 shipping
Please state your size with purchase.
Small, Medium, Large, or X-Large
The front shows our LOGO.
The back shows our
mission statement, which is, "Committed to co-creating a compassionate, peaceable and sustainable
Florida Keys community.
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| Peace Quotes | |
"The Keys are shaped like a rope, and the people of the Keys have the ability to
use this rope to pull the rest of the country along with it." ~ Gesha-la (Tibetan Buddhist Monk) as translated when he
was speaking about Keys to Peace bringing peace into our world.
Imagine all
the people living life in peace.
-
John Lennon
When the Power of Love overcomes the
Love of Power,
the world will know Peace.
~Jimmy
Hendrix
"The one
hope for the future lies, I believe, in Sacred Activism - the fusion of the deepest spiritual knowledge and passion with clear, wise, radical action in all the arenas of the world, inner and outer.
We have very little time in which to awaken and transform ourselves, to be able to preserve the planet,
and to heal the divisions between the powerful and the powerless.
Let us go
forward now with firm resolve and profound dedication." ~Andrew Harvey
"WE ARE ALL THE KEYS TO PEACE"
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| Welcome to the January 2012 edition of KTP e-newsletters. We wish everyone a Joyous
New Year and peaceful transformation.
Word of the month is TRANSFORMATION ! For updates and more information, please visit www.keystopeace.com
Our Mission Statement:
"Citizens
committed to co-creating a compassionate, peaceable and sustainable Florida Keys community"
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Youth
Challenge Day Returns!
BE THE CHANGE of the Florida Keys Announcement | Our vision is a community where each child in Monroe County has the resources, skills and motivation
to survive and thrive in school and in life.
For Immediate ReleaseContact: Michele Sutter (305) 852-1664 December 31, 2011 Be the Change youth plan return of signature program on
MLK Day High school youth who have been a part of Be the Change of the Florida Keys (BTC) have
been asking for the return of Challenge Day, the organization's signature program for more than two years. In January
of 2012 they will get their wish. Alex Castillo, Senior at Coral Shores High School attended Challenge Day as a freshman and
ever since has been an enthusiastic advocate to bring the event back. "Challenge Day is important to me because it brings
people together, promotes respect and teaches us about caring for one another and the importance of service." The first Challenge Day is scheduled to take place on the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. in honor and celebration
of a man who advocated for unity, equality and social justice, all components of the Challenge Day experience. Members of
the BTC PeaceJam Youth Board are instrumental in the youth momentum behind planning and implementing the one day workshop
as well as all the follow up activities, projects, and events planned in the coming months. Each member of the youth board
will attend an event at their school and most will serve as peer facilitators or "Red Shirts" because of the red
shirts they wear during the event. Keys To Peace has donated $1000 to Be The Change to help bring Challenge
Day to our high schools. Denise Downing, KTP member says of the day, "We encourage our members to 'Be the Change
You Want to See In The World' and volunteer one day of your time to the event. It's an inspiring day for everyone!" |
| A
New Year to Practice Loving-Kindness | 
~David F. Coppola, Holistic Doctor, DC (KTP President) www.drdavidcoppola.com 305-451-1819 Pink Plaza, Suite 241, MM 103, B/S A New Year to Practice Loving-Kindness; It takes
Mindfulness Mindfulness
is imperative to acting out of love and kindness. Mindfulness means to be attentive, aware and thoughtful. It is a necessary
basis for developing the characteristic trait of loving kindness. These two actions: being mindful, and being kind, are important
for creating a world which perpetuates peace and happiness. Each of us is born with a great capacity for loving kindness. Only with a calm
mind though, which is free from anger, greed, and jealousy, can the seeds of loving kindness grow. This year let's nurture
the seeds of loving kindness in ourselves. Help them take root, and facilitate its maturity by practicing awareness. Let's
all live in togetherness with a common interest in being kind and mindful in the new year ahead. By doing this, we will sustain
and bolster the force that holds this universe together...and that is - compassion! Looking for the good in everything will open the doors to the wondrous potential of transforming negative into positive
and keep you healthy and grounded. Herein lays the basis for developing habits which will stabilize you emotionally and help
you develop genuine happiness. Start tomorrow morning by waking up with smile on your face. Begin your day with happy thoughts. By all means, do not
hold grudges into the next day or wake up angry or act mean because you might not have slept well. This will only drain you
more and transcend you into the depths of depression. Not to mention drag everyone else around you down. Everyone can imagine something happy. That
doesn't mean you have to force a thought of incredible happiness, just formulate a happier thought. It doesn't have
to be the happiest thing in the world, just something leading you to inner peace and joy. It can be simple as, "I am
happy to be alive!" The realm of forgiveness becomes a sanctuary for knowing love. Forgive yourself first for resisting change. Allow healing
vibrations of infinite love and gratitude to perpetuate from acts of forgiveness, hope, accepting, releasing and moving on.
Do your best not to rationalize selfishness or even worse, blame others for your ill-feelings. If this is a habit of yours,
take full responsibility for yourself and stop it now. By blaming others you take away your ability to accept people for who they are. It hinders your ability
to practice loving kindness and achieve the sublime state of equanimity or what is known
as "peace of mind." Try using this mantra... "I am peace, and peace is in me." Now
is the time to make a shift in your thought processes. Choose to be mindful. Choose to be kind and have a healthy and Happy
New Year! Infinite
Love & Gratitude! ~David F. Coppola, Holistic Doctor, DC (KTP President)
www.drdavidcoppola.com
305-451-1819 Pink Plaza, Suite 241, MM 103,
B/S |
| Raffle
for Koi Fish Bell "Reflections" |
So far, approximately 135 raffle tickets have been sold for the beautiful koi fish bell created by
Diane Schleider (named "Reflections" in the catalog online at www.keystopeace.com).
Only 200 tickets will be sold! Locations where tickets can be purchased are 1) Betty's Health Foods (mm 103, Key Largo),
2) Island Market Place (mm 101, Key Largo), 3) Capital Bank (mm 91, Tavernier), 4) Wear With All Boutique (upstairs in Publix
Plaza, mm 101.5, Key Largo), and 5) Artamorada Gallery (in Rain Barrel, mm 86.7, Islamorada). The bell is being physically
displayed weekends (Fri/Sat/Sun) at the Island Market Place and week days (M - Th) at Betty's Health Foods.
In addition, for the first Morada Way Art Walkabout of 2012 on January 19th, we
will be displaying not only the raffle bell, but other "Sounds of Peace" bells that are on display throughout the
Upper Keys.
The holidays are past, but raffle tickets make a great
Valentine's gift for that special person! Tickets can be purchased for $10
each, 3 for $25
 Diane Schleider's "Reflections"- Koi
fish peace bell. |
| Good
News for the New Year! | Monks Returning Good news for the New
Year! The monks from Drepung Gomang Monastery will return to the Upper Keys March 25th - April 1st, 2012. I am Nancy Truesdale
and I have the pleasure of coordinating this year's visit with the monks. Luckily, Denise is kindly mentoring me and sharing
her knowledge to ensure all will go smoothly. If you are interested in volunteering to be involved with planning the visit,
or would like a home or business blessed you can contact me at nancy.truesdale@keysschools.com or keystopeace@aol.com. Best
wishes for a happy, healthy 2012!
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| Mermaid
Bell on display Now | 
"Lively Lorelei, " by artist Cynthia ( C.Re) Robbins, is now
on display at Artamorada Gallery at the Rain Barrel. Please spread the word to all your friends who are mermaid collectors.
The bell features two beautiful mermaids, tropical fish and swaying sea fans. The colors are vibrant and the detail is amazing.
Special thanks to Carolyn Smith and all the other Artamorada artists for your enthusiastic support. We are happy to
have you as our newest peace bell keepers.
Closeup photos of this peace bell and CRe's bio can be viewed on
our online catalog featuring the entire set of peace bells. Go to www.keystopeace.com.
Of the original 23 bells,
only 10 are still available for someone's home or garden sanctuary. Please help us find homes for these special one-of-a-kind
works of art. Your donations will help Keys To Peace expand our local peace education efforts.
In peace and gratitude
-
Denise Downing
Keys To Peace Leadership Team
(305) 619-0534 |
Island Marketplace Booth | 
The Island Marketplace -mile marker 101 bay
side-is one of the first Keys to Peace permanent public placements. With our booth there, we have the opportunity
to become a real hub for peace and community outreach. Already we are the location for the food drop-off spot for a local
church food bank, and we're making arrangements to work with local womens shelters in the area to provide assistance.
The opportunities are endless --- we're just getting started.. The booth is located just about in the center of the space when you come in the
door. Items are displayed, and free information is on the tables when no one is at the booth, but when it's manned there
are t-shirts, Rubik's cubes, cups, books, necklaces, and tons of other neat things to set up and sell. And we have a large
lending library at the booth that is there all the time. The Market's hours are Friday through Sunday, 9
AM - 5 PM and volunteers are needed for 2 or 3 hour shifts. Contact Marlene at 850-291-6896 madcat@bellsouth.net if you want to help. |
SCHEDULE OF January EVENTS | Yoga is Temporarily on hold until we find a new
location Every Monday- Introduction
to Meditation Class with Dr. Patrick Fay, DDS
Learn to calm your mind and be peaceful
Day: Monday evenings Time: 7:30 PM
Location:
99353 Overseas Hwy.at Sandy McTeague's office
Contact: Tressa 305.852.8400 (please
call each week to confirm)
Fee: Love offering
Every Fourth Monday of Month, 7:00 pm:
Membership Meeting, details to be announced
Monday, January 9, 6:30 pm (or sunset)- Full Moon Drumming located at Coconut Cove Resort, scroll down for more info Contact yogibeme@gmail.com
"We Are ALL the Keys To Peace" Stayed tuned
in for our weekly reminders which will list new events coming up |
| Drumming
Circle |  Mac Stone Photography
"I was a first timer
...to the drum circle
and I had a great time. Thanks so much for organizing the event and providing such a great atmosphere for locals" .....
"Here's a photo I made right after the moon made its appearance over the ocean."~Mac Stone
Let's send peace through drumming: - Community drumming circle sponsored by Keys To Peace.
- All are Welcome, including children.
- Drum facilitators will be there to help us keep
the beat.
- Love donations are accepted.
Location: Coconut Cove Resort, mm 84.8, Oceanside
Meet us on the beach
Date: Full Moon each month, exact date is listed in month events
Time: 6:30 pm (or sunset time)
Facilitators
will be available to discuss and demonstrate basic fundamentals of drumming circles
Bring: your hand drums, rattles, and good intentions
Thank you Paul Bates, owner of Coconut Cove Resort, for lending us the space to drum
each month. |
| |
KEYS TO PEACE is a grassroots organization building
an awareness and practice of peace through education and community activities. We offer tools to help develop a peaceable
and sustainable Florida Keys community. A peaceable community is committed to relationships based on acceptance, respect,
tolerance, justice and dignity. We focus on co-creating a culture of peace and sustainability through events and education.
We welcome you to join us and be the change you want to see in the world.
 In Peace, The Leadership Team"Citizens committed to co-creating a compassionate, peaceable and sustainable Florida Keys community"www.keystopeace.com |
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| JOIN OUR LIST | |
| VOLUNTEERS
Please | VOLUNTEERS NEEDED -Coordinators for booth at the Islamorada Christmas Parade
/ Festival at Founders Park (date
to be announced)
-People to distribute and post flyers from time
to time.
Contact:
keystopeace@aol.com |
| We've
Gone Social | | Click to join us on facebook.
Share KTP sponsored events & photos, your experiences,
and
your personal ways that
you find inner peace.
|
MANY THANKS to
Dr. Martha Edwards & John Kocol | |
Going with the flow...The Keys To Peace yoga program is changing after nearly a year in our wonderful
Keys To Peace & Yoga Center at Island Hammock Pet Hospital.
Keys To Peace would like to thank Dr. Martha Edwards
and John Kocol for allowing us to use their facility for yoga & other movement classes these past 11 months. Their veterinary
practice is expanding and they need the upstairs space -- so it is no longer available to us. We would also like to congratulate
them on their success, wishing them prosperity.
We know that change is inevitable and we're moving forward
to see what is next for the Yoga Program. We're exploring finding both a new space and a new yoga coordinator so we can
continue this service to the community! If you know of a location to suit our needs or a lead on a possible coordinator, please
reply to this email. We are looking for the least overhead possible,and would greatly appreciate a donated space.
The closing date is after Glenda's class on Thurs Dec. 1, 2011. For those of you who have been holding free yoga coupons
from membership renewals or new members, they will no longer be redeemable. |
And the Winner Is..... | |
MIKE BIER.... won the lovely Peace Bell BLUE ANEMONE painted by
local artist Patrick Veillon. It was raffled off at the Island Dolphin Care fund raiser called I DO CARE, last month. KTP
raised a grand total of $999.00 from raffle ticket sales for Island Dolphin Care. Island Dolphin Care does wonderful
work with handicapped children and we are very pleased to support them (we were one of many). |
PEACE FLAGS Blessed by the Monks | |
These Peace flags were
blessed to carry Peace
and spread Peace by the Buddhist Tibetan Monks
from Drepung Gomang Monastary while visiting
the Florida Keys,
May 2011. Now available at the Island Marketplace KTP Booth !!
Donation: $15.00 Shipping: $3.00
Click to Buy
OR write check and contact ~Each garland has a blank flag on each end. ~Blank flags can be decorated by you to write or draw whatever peace means to you. ~Hang them in your yard, on your boat, at the office. OUR INTENTIONS FOR PEACE WILL DRIFT INTO THE UNIVERSE WHEN THESE FLAGS FLY IN THE WIND. |
| GOOD WILL | |
| REJOICING
GENERATES GOOD WILL The next time you go out in the world, you might try this practice: directing your attention
to people-in their cars, on the sidewalk, talking on their cell phones-just wish for them all to be happy and well. Without
knowing anything about them, they can become very real, by regarding each of them personally and rejoicing in the comforts
and pleasures that come their way. Each of us has this soft spot: a capacity for love and tenderness. But if we don't
encourage it, we can get pretty stubborn about remaining sour. |
~by Pema Chodron
|
| JOIN MEMBERSHIP |
What are the benefits of joining? - Complimentary yoga class with
a new membership enrollment.
- Supporting the Community
- Tax Deductible Membership and Donations
- Commitment
to co-creating peace
Joining the membership is telling
the universe that you are ready to make that commitment of stepping forward into co-creating peace. It's knowing that
you're helping to make a difference in our communtiy. A group consciousness is a very powerful force of nature. We can
accomplish much more with a group than we are able to as an individual. Energy grows and flows quicker and to greater depths.
Being part of a group, such as KTP , will help build your own inner peace which expands out and into more and more communities.
We work together for the greater good of all. One plus One plus One equals ONE.
We are ALL the
Keys To Peace. Thank you! We are a 501 (c)(3) organization DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE Visit
www.keystopeace.com for more info on membership levels. Thank you for the support, stepping
forward and becoming part of the peace-able community. |
| Community Peace Parks |
| Visit all the community Peace Parks for meditation, contemplation and
connecting with nature. Each lovely park has a sitting area, peace flags flying in the wind, and a nice relaxing atmosphere.
Official KTP Community Peace Parks have an acknowledgment plaque. Locations:
1) Burton Memorial
Methodist Church, mm 93 OS, features a peaceful view of the water.
2) Coral
Isles Church,
mm 90 OS, features a seven
circuit labyrinth
and a peace pole.
3) San Pedro Catholic Church, mm 89.5 BS
4) Upper Keys Garden Club- Francis Tracy Garden Center-
mm 94, featuring a
Peace Bell painted by local artist and blessed by the Monks.
5) Key Largo Community Park
500 St. Croix Place
featuring swimming pool,
tennis, playground
6) Murry Nelson
Government Center
7)
Key West Garden Club
(our southernmost park)
8) Settlers Park
Tavernier
9) Friendship Park
Key Largo
|
| LENDING
LIBRARIES | Books range from topics including Acupuncture, Energy Healing, Yoga, Women's Health, Spirituality, and much more.
The lending libraries are available to all Keys
To Peace members.
Tavernier Location:
Garrett Chiropractic and Wellness Center, mm 90 Bayside, at the Turek Building. Dr. Erica Lieberman-Garrett, Chiropractor and Holistic
Doctor for 26 years, and one of the founding members of the Keys to Peace organization will be available to help you with
any information you may be looking for.
Key Largo Locations:
Island Marketplace, mm 101, Bayside, Open: Fri, Sat, Sun Contact Marlene DeTienne madcat@bellsouth.net
Pilates in Paradise, mm 98.8
Christie Allen is the owner and one of the instructors on location. Hours:
Mon - Fri, 7 am - 7:30 pm
Sat. 8 am- 3 pm
|
| JOIN OUR LIST | |
| Word
of the Month | | Word
of the Month: SHARING
|
| We've
Gone Social | | Click to join us on facebook. Share KTP sponsored event photos, your experiences, and your personal
ways that
you find inner peace.
|
Stepping Stones for Peace 20% of purchase donated to KTP
| Peace Dove Stepping Stones are created by member Veronica  Gutierrez of Veronica's Art & Glass Studio in Key Largo. Veronica also teaches stained glass and mosaic at The Art League at Ocean Reef and is the art
teacher at the Academy of Ocean Reef. The stone shown here was donated by the artist for the Community Peace Park at Burton
Memorial Methodist Church. Contact: veroagutierrez@yahoo.com, 305-304-9411 to custom order a mosaic stepping stone with colored art glass in a 16
inch hexagon or round design. Pick among several available backgrounds. $125. ( 50% deposit,
balance upon completion
) 20% of each purchase is donated
to Keys To Peace! Many thanks, Veronica !!! |
| Business Members | Great Heart
Treasures: Helping
Hands with Betsy Baste 305-434-5930
Wear With All Boutique Lynda Nelson-owner 101401 Overseas Hwy,
upstairs at Tradewinds Plaza 305-453-0889
Tanisha Walters of Serenity Acupuncture & Herbal
Medicine in Tavernier, www.acupunctureinthe
Dr. David Coppola, DC
Garrett Chiropractic & Wellness Center **I Believe Foundation **Stoneledge Paradise Inn
Rick Celmer
of
Diamond Pools, Inc.
**Lifetime Members |
| Meditation
| Introduction to Meditation Class
with Dr. Patrick Fay, DC
Learn to
calm your mind and be peaceful
Day: Monday evenings Time: 7:30 PM
Location: 99353 Overseas Hwy.at Sandy McTeague's office
Contact:
Tressa 305.852.8400 (please call each week to confirm)
Fee: Love offering |
T-Shirts
Blessed by the Monks for Peace
| These shirts were blessed for peace by the Monks during their visit to the Keys.
Now available at the Island Marketplace KTP Booth !! They are selling fast so
hurry to get your size.
Make a statement and support the mission with these cool T-shirts!
Short Sleeve T-Shirt (shown in picture)
$18.00 Donation plus $3.00 shipping
Please state your size with purchase.
Small, Medium, Large, or X-Large
The front shows our LOGO.
The back shows our
mission statement, which is, "Committed to co-creating a compassionate, peaceable and sustainable
Florida Keys community.
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| Peace Quotes | |
"The Keys are shaped like a rope, and the people of the Keys have the ability to
use this rope to pull the rest of the country along with it." ~ Gesha-la (Tibetan Buddhist Monk) as translated when he
was speaking about Keys to Peace bringing peace into our world.
Imagine all
the people living life in peace.
-
John Lennon
When the Power of Love overcomes the
Love of Power,
the world will know Peace.
~Jimmy
Hendrix
"The one
hope for the future lies, I believe, in Sacred Activism - the fusion of the deepest spiritual knowledge and passion with clear, wise, radical action in all the arenas of the world, inner and outer.
We have very little time in which to awaken and transform ourselves, to be able to preserve the planet,
and to heal the divisions between the powerful and the powerless.
Let us go
forward now with firm resolve and profound dedication." ~Andrew Harvey
"WE ARE ALL THE KEYS TO PEACE"
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| Welcome to the December edition of KTP e-newsletters.
Word of the month is SHARING !
A Keys To Peace Membership makes a great gift for yourself or another.
See our gift ideas in the articles.
For updates and more information, please visit www.keystopeace.com
Our Mission Statement:
"Citizens
committed to co-creating a compassionate, peaceable and sustainable Florida Keys community"
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| KTP
Supports Be The Change-Peace Jam Slam | The BTC
group stands in front of the "Unconquered" statue at FSU with Osceola and horse Renegade as the group celebrates
their success at FSU. Front Row left to right Catherine Guinovart, Olivia Manz, Angelica Olivera, Michele Sutter, Katrina
Wiatt, Katie Fernandez, Xavier McKnight and Jaclyn Signorelli. Back row left to right Alexander Morato, Natalie Sassine, Cassidy
Burgos, Jessica Smith, Leah Sutter and Martha Meroni.  Keys to Peace Supports BTC Youth Travel to FSU to Present workshops at SLAM! The Southeast PeaceJam Affiliate and Center for Leadership and Civic
Education invited Be the Change youth to attend their annual SLAM event on the campus of Florida State University to present
workshops to youth and service learning practitioners from around the state. The BTC Guernica mural was showcased at the event
with a dramatic presentation. The theme of this year's event is water conservation and four rainbarrel and container garden
workshops were presented by BTC youth. According to the PeaceJam Southeast Affiliate Director, Rody Thompson, several groups
from around the state plan to implement these projects in their respective areas. BTC youth also attended other workshops
and training to support their work in the Keys. "To lead workshops and share best practices in a college setting
is a unique leadership opportunity for our youth. Our students' projects can now be duplicated by students from around
the state - which is an exciting prospect," said Michele Sutter, Program Manager for BTC "Which was made possible
in part by the generous support from Keys to Peace." This was the reason why Keys to Peace, Inc. (KTP)
supported the project. Denise Downing, a founder of KTP said of the trip, "We have been impressed with what we have read
recently about our local BTC PeaceJam group and see this as an opportunity for us to help cultivate peacemakers in our youth
community. BTC, through its partnership with PeaceJam aligns with the goals of KTP by their work to create a more peaceable
and compassionate community." BTC has partnered with PeaceJam, a global youth movement since 2008.
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| GIFT
IDEAS | "Looking for a perfect stocking-stuffer?
Or just an inexpensive gift due to economic down-times? The Keys to Peace booth at the Island Market Place has just the thing!
Come in and pick up one of our two signature Keys to Peace necklaces, decorated with matching Swarovski
crystals and coated with long-lasting rhodium ($10). Or perhaps your desire turns to a carved turtle necklace on a rope cord
($10) or a glass Peace Sign necklace on a leather or silk cord ($5). Purchase a Peace Flag, blessed by Tibetan Monks, to drape
your Christmas tree ($15). Or a KTP t-shirt ($15). And need a gift bag? Our new Jute reusable/recyclable shopping bags ($5)
are the perfect item.
Browse the books while you're there and maybe purchase a new "Sound Healing"
CD to stuff in the bag. We have earrings and bracelets too, and all items are $15 or less (most are only $5).
You can see the t-shirt, KTP necklace and Peace Flags on our website (www.KeysToPeace.com).
They may also be purchased on this newsletter with a credit card and mailed to you.
Or just come in and pick up
a Mindful Magazine (free) and enjoy the Peace of the Season.
Also, our "Sounds of Peace" raffle bell
will be at the market into December so get your tickets soon ($10 each or 3 for $25 --- only 200 will be sold---and tickets
make a great gift to put in Christmas or Hanukkah cards).
The Island Market Place (Fri/Sat/Sun 9 AM - 5 PM) will
be decked out with great gifts for the local Shelters under its tree. And you can bring your non-perishable food items to
deposit at the Burton Memorial Food Bank located at our booth; help make someone else's holiday special! " |
| Raffle
Tickets for Peace Bells | The Sounds of Peace Bell catalog is now ready for viewing
at www.keystopeace.com (see article on side column) Raffle Tickets for peace bells (Diane Schleider's Koi fish) are available now.
They may be purchased through members of KTP and are sold at Betty's Health Foods mm103.2, Wear with All Boutique (upstairs
at Trade Winds Plaza), Capital Bank Tavernier, The Art Box (next to Tower of Pizza), KTP Booth at Island Marketplace, Artamorada
Gallery at Rain Barrel, Ocean Divers North and by mail (see info below).
TICKETS BY MAIL-Please send your check, made payable
to Keys To Peace, to our raffle coordinator, Nancy Joe @ 9
Bonefish Ave, Key Largo, FL 33037. Include your phone number or email address. Nancy will complete your
ticket stubs and place them in the final drawing.
Contact : Nancy Joe - 451- 4999
nan_sea_joe@yahoo.com The winning ticket for this bell will be pulled when 200 tickets have
been sold and they may be purchased at the locations listed above. Diane Schleider's Koi fish bell. |
| Christmas
2011 -- Birth of a New Tradition | As the holidays approach, the giant
Asian factories are kicking into high gear to provide Americans with monstrous piles of cheaply produced goods -- merchandise that has
been produced at the expense of American labor. This year will be different. This year Americans will give the gift of genuine concern for other Americans. There is no longer an excuse. It is time to think outside the Box, people. Who says a gift needs to fit in a shirt box, wrapped in produced wrapping paper?
Everyone--
yes EVERYONE gets their hair cut. How about gift certificates from your local American hair salon or barber? Gym membership or private
yoga class? It's appropriate for all ages who are thinking
about some health improvement. Who wouldn't appreciate getting their car detailed? Small, detail shops and hand car washers would love to sell you a gift certificate or a book of gift certificates. Are you one of those extravagant givers? Perhaps that grateful
gift receiver would like his driveway sealed, new palm tree or landscaping done for a season. There are a gazillion local
restaurants -- all offering gift certificates. And, if your
intended isn't the fancy eatery sort, what about a half
dozen breakfasts at the local breakfast joint.
Remember, folks this isn't about big National chains -- this is about supporting your local Keys Americans with their financial lives on the line to keep their doors open.
How many people couldn't use an oil change
for their car, truck or motorcycle, done at a local shop?
Thinking about a heartfelt gift for mom? Mom would LOVE the services of a local cleaning lady for a day.
Many computers could use a tune-up, and I KNOW
I can find some young guy who is struggling to get his repair business up and running.
OK, you were looking for something more personal. Local crafts people are in abundance. They make jewelry,
pottery, and paintings.
Plan
your holiday outings at local, owner operated restaurants and
leave your server a nice tip.
And,
how about going out to see a play at your hometown theatre.
Musicians need love too, so find a venue showcasing local bands. Honestly
people, do you REALLY need to buy another ten thousand lights for the house? When you buy a five dollar string of light,
about fifty cents stays in the community. If you have those kinds of bucks to burn, leave the
mailman, trash guy or babysitter a nice BIG tip. Reward yourself and hire a local contractor to
remodel your kitchen, bath or home. Christmas is now about caring about US (We the People), encouraging American small businesses to keep plugging away to follow their dreams. And, when we care about other Americans, we care about our communities, and the benefits come back to us in ways we could not imagine.
THIS is the new American Christmas tradition!!
Please pass this around because we can make a difference can't we? |
Island Marketplace Booth | The Island Marketplace -mile marker 101 bay
side-is one of the first Keys to Peace permanent public placements. With our booth there, we have the opportunity
to become a real hub for peace and community outreach. Already we are the location for the food drop-off spot for a local
church food bank, and we're making arrangements to work with local womens shelters in the area to provide assistance.
The opportunities are endless --- we're just getting started.. The booth is located just about in the center of the space when you come in the
door. Items are displayed, and free information is on the tables when no one is at the booth, but when it's manned there
are t-shirts, Rubik's cubes, cups, books, necklaces, and tons of other neat things to set up and sell. And we have a large
lending library at the booth that is there all the time. The Market's hours are Friday through Sunday, 9
AM - 5 PM and volunteers are needed for 2 or 3 hour shifts. Contact Marlene at 850-291-6896 madcat@bellsouth.net if you want to help. |
SCHEDULE OF December EVENTS | Yoga is Temporarily on hold until we find a new
location Every Monday- Introduction
to Meditation Class with Dr. Patrick Fay, DDS
Learn to calm your mind and be peaceful
Day: Monday evenings Time: 7:30 PM
Location:
99353 Overseas Hwy.at Sandy McTeague's office
Contact: Tressa 305.852.8400 (please
call each week to confirm)
Fee: Love offering
Every Fourth Monday of Month, 7:00 pm:
Membership Meeting, details to be announced
Sunday, December 11, 6:30 pm- Full
Moon Drumming
located
at Coconut Cove Resort, scroll down for more info Contact yogibeme@gmail.com
"We Are ALL the Keys To Peace" Stayed tuned in for our weekly reminders which will list
new events coming up |
| Drumming
Circle | Mac Stone Photography
"I was a first timer
...to the drum circle
and I had a great time. Thanks so much for organizing the event and providing such a great atmosphere for locals" .....
"Here's a photo I made right after the moon made its appearance over the ocean." ~Mac Stone
Let's send peace through drumming: - Community drumming circle sponsored by Keys To Peace.
- All are Welcome, including children.
- Drum facilitators will be there to help us keep
the beat.
- Love donations are accepted.
Location: Coconut Cove Resort, mm 84.8, Oceanside
Meet us on the beach
Date: Full Moon each month, exact date is listed in month events
Time: 6:30 pm (or sunset time)
Facilitators
will be available to discuss and demonstrate basic fundamentals of drumming circles
Bring: your hand drums, rattles, and good intentions
Thank you Paul Bates, owner of Coconut Cove Resort, for lending us the space to drum
each month. |
SOUNDS
OF PEACE BELLS
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KEYS TO PEACE is a grassroots organization building
an awareness and practice of peace through education and community activities. We offer tools to help develop a peaceable
and sustainable Florida Keys community. A peaceable community is committed to relationships based on acceptance, respect,
tolerance, justice and dignity. We focus on co-creating a culture of peace and sustainability through events and education.
We welcome you to join us and be the change you want to see in the world.
In Peace, The Leadership
Team"Citizens committed to co-creating a compassionate, peaceable and sustainable
Florida Keys community"www.keystopeace.com |
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| | JOIN OUR LIST | |
PEACE
BELL CATALOG ONLINE NOW !! | |
Perhaps you have seen a few wonderful "Sounds of Peace" bells hanging in restaurants,
markets, or other venues throughout the Upper Keys or perhaps you even know one of the artists personally who created these unique works of
art. But for the whole story, see the online catalog at www.KeysToPeace.com.
Read the fascinating stories behind the creation of the bells, how they were made from recycled scuba tanks, how they were
hand-picked by individual artists and read about the artists, their fascinating backgrounds and how they came to create the
23 bells that were eventually blessed by the Tibetan Drepung Gomang monks in a ceremony under a blooming Royal Poinciana tree
back in May of 2011.
Since then many of the bells have been purchased, won at a raffle or outright donated to
local organizations---two are currently being raffled (tickets available at Betty's Health Foods, mm 103, Key Largo, Wear
With All Boutique, mm 101.5 upstairs in Publix Shopping Center, Key Largo, The Art Box art supply store, mm 100, Key Largo,
Keys to Peace's booth at the Island Market Place, mm 101, Key Largo, Capital Bank, mm 91, Tavernier and Artamorada Gallery
at the Rain Barrel, mm 86.7, Islamorada) but there are 10 left for sale and those can be see in all their glory, with closeup
views and pictures of the artists and their biographies.
See all 23 in the online catalog, at www.KeysToPeace.com
in both a flash flipbook and non-flash version. For more information,
contact keystopeace@aol.com.
It's been a wonderful project, truly a joy to produce and one that
I'm sure you will enjoy! ~Marlene DeTienne
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VOLUNTEERS
& DONATIONS Please
| ITEMS NEEDED
-6 ft. Ladder -Cd player -Television - preferably flat screen this is
Compatible with a DVD player -Bookshelves VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
-Coordinators for booth at the Islamorada Christmas Parade / Festival at Founders Park (date to be announced)
-Website committee to Interview website designers and do follow up work necessary to
create
new website. -People
to distribute yoga schedules to pre-arranged locations the beginning of every week or month. -Also need people to distribute and post flyers from time to
time.
Contact:
keystopeace@aol.com |
| We've
Gone Social | | Click to join us on facebook.
Share KTP sponsored events & photos, your experiences,
and
your personal ways that
you find inner peace.
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A Writers Cottage
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A Writer's Cottage VIII - Peace Bell By Debra
Young at www.hopes-dreams-journey.b logspot.com "Every time you hear a bell ring, it means that some angel's
just got his wings." Frances Goodrich A peace bell, suspended from a sturdy branch
of a live oak tree would add to the tranquility at my Writer's Cottage. Clear, rotund bell sounds, resonating through
the skies and across the waters would blanket the community with a shroud of peacefulness for moments in time. The large oak tree with its meandering branches
that form a willowy canopy would permit golden beams of light to shine through and illuminate the peace bell. A meditation
bench made from Florida coquina placed underneath the canopy would also catch the sun's rays and provide a spot for me
to sit and listen to the sounds of silence. I would ring the peace bell before I begin my daily ritual of molding thoughts and ideas into written
passages. As the bell's clapper hits the metal, I would look to the sky for the angel who just received wings, say a prayer
of gratitude for the bounty and beauty of language, and pray that my words flow freely and provide inspiration. "Let there be peace on earth...and
let it begin with me," is the mantra for my Writer's Cottage. __________________ Note: I learned about Sounds of Peace Bells from my husband's scuba diving
partner, Denise, on our recent trip to Key Largo. Denise belongs to a grassroots non-profit organization, Keys to Peace. Peace
bells were created from recycled scuba tanks and feature original works of art donated by Keys' artists. During a visit
to the Keys, Tibetan Buddhist monks blessed the bells. To find out more about this organization and their "Sounds of
Peace" bells, go to www.keystopeace.com.
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| LENDING
LIBRARIES | Books range from topics including Acupuncture, Energy Healing, Yoga, Women's Health, Spirituality, and much more.
The lending libraries are available to all Keys
To Peace members.
Tavernier Location:
Garrett Chiropractic and Wellness Center, mm 90 Bayside, at the Turek Building. Dr. Erica Lieberman-Garrett, Chiropractor and Holistic
Doctor for 26 years, and one of the founding members of the Keys to Peace organization will be available to help you with
any information you may be looking for.
Key Largo Locations:
Island Marketplace, mm 101, Bayside, Open: Fri, Sat, Sun Contact Marlene DeTienne madcat@bellsouth.net
Pilates in Paradise, mm 98.8
Christie Allen is the owner and one of the instructors on location. Hours:
Mon - Fri, 7 am - 7:30 pm
Sat. 8 am- 3 pm
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| JOIN MEMBERSHIP |
What are the benefits of joining? - Complimentary yoga class with
a new membership enrollment.
- Supporting the Community
- Tax Deductible Membership and Donations
- Commitment
to co-creating peace
Joining the membership is telling
the universe that you are ready to make that commitment of stepping forward into co-creating peace. It's knowing that
you're helping to make a difference in our communtiy. A group consciousness is a very powerful force of nature. We can
accomplish much more with a group than we are able to as an individual. Energy grows and flows quicker and to greater depths.
Being part of a group, such as KTP , will help build your own inner peace which expands out and into more and more communities.
We work together for the greater good of all. One plus One plus One equals ONE.
We are ALL the
Keys To Peace. Thank you! We are a 501 (c)(3) organization DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE Visit
www.keystopeace.com for more info on membership levels. Thank you for the support, stepping
forward and becoming part of the peace-able community. |
| Peace Bell found home | ANOTHER PEACE BELL HAS FOUND A NEW HOME ! 
Carmen Sotolongo-Kelley's
peace bell,"Flamboyantly Peaceful,"has beensold
to one of Carmen's long-time collectors and will remain in the Keys !!This donation of $ 750 is greatly appreciated.
To date, we have received a total of $ 7,810 in donations
from our " Sounds of Peace" bells.We are very grateful and will soon announce two new projects that will be partially
funded by these donations.
For the record,
seven generous artists from the Key Largo Art Gallery have painted peace bells and donated their work to Keys To Peace - Carmen
Sotolongo-Kelley,Gloria Avner,Dan Lawler,Jason Barth,Ruben Machado,Joan Purcell and Elena Ortega.What a wonderful group !!
P.S.Carmen not only paints,but she has a way with
words. She coined the phrase -" Peace bells are gifts to " dive" for !!" |
| Community Peace Parks |
| Visit all the community Peace Parks for meditation, contemplation and
connecting with nature. Each lovely park has a sitting area, peace flags flying in the wind, and a nice relaxing atmosphere.
Official KTP Community Peace Parks have an acknowledgment plaque. Locations:
1) Burton Memorial
Methodist Church, mm 93 OS, features a peaceful view of the water.
2) Coral
Isles Church,
mm 90 OS, features a seven
circuit labyrinth
and a peace pole.
3) San Pedro Catholic Church, mm 89.5 BS
4) Upper Keys Garden Club- Francis Tracy Garden Center-
mm 94, featuring a
Peace Bell painted by local artist and blessed by the Monks.
5) Key Largo Community Park
500 St. Croix Place
featuring swimming pool,
tennis, playground
6) Murry Nelson
Government Center
7)
Key West Garden Club
(our southernmost park)
8) Settlers Park
Tavernier
9) Friendship Park
Key Largo
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| JOIN OUR LIST | |
| Word
of the Month | | Word
of the Month: GRATITUDE
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| We've
Gone Social | | Click to join us on facebook. Share KTP sponsored event photos, your experiences, and your personal
ways that
you find inner peace.
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Stepping
Stones for Peace 20% of purchase donated to KTP | Peace
Dove Stepping Stones are created by member Veronica Gutierrez of Veronica's Art & Glass Studio in Key Largo. Veronica also teaches stained glass and mosaic at The Art League at Ocean Reef and is the art
teacher at the Academy of Ocean Reef. The stone shown here was donated by the artist for the Community Peace Park at Burton
Memorial Methodist Church. Contact: veroagutierrez@yahoo.com, 305-304-9411 to custom order a mosaic stepping stone with colored art glass in a 16
inch hexagon or round design. Pick among several available backgrounds. $125. ( 50% deposit,
balance upon completion
) 20% of each purchase is donated
to Keys To Peace! Many thanks, Veronica !!! |
| Business Members | Garrett Chiropractic
& Wellness Center **I Believe Foundation **Stoneledge Paradise Inn
Rick Celmer of
Diamond Pools, Inc.
**Lifetime
Members |
PEACE
FLAGS Blessed by the Monks |
These Peace flags were blessed to carry Peace
and spread Peace by the Buddhist
Tibetan Monks
from Drepung Gomang Monastary while visiting the Florida Keys,
May 2011.
Donation: $15.00 Shipping: $3.00
Click to Buy
OR write check and contact ~Each garland has a blank flag on each end. ~Blank flags can be decorated by you to write or draw whatever peace means to you. ~Hang them in your yard, on your boat, at the office. OUR INTENTIONS FOR PEACE WILL DRIFT INTO THE UNIVERSE WHEN THESE FLAGS FLY IN THE WIND. |
| Meditation
| Introduction to Meditation Class
with Dr. Patrick Fay, DC
Learn to
calm your mind and be peaceful
Day: Monday evenings Time: 7:30 PM
Location: 99353 Overseas Hwy.at Sandy McTeague's office
Contact:
Tressa 305.852.8400 (please call each week to confirm)
Fee: Love offering |
T-Shirts
Blessed by the Monks for Peace
| NEW! Keys To Peace T-Shirts are available now. The shirts were blessed for peace
by the Monks during their visit to the Keys.
Make a statement and support the mission with these cool T-shirts!
Short Sleeve T-Shirt (shown in picture)
$18.00 Donation plus $3.00 shipping
Please state your size with purchase.
Small, Medium, Large, or X-Large
The front shows our LOGO.
The back shows our
mission statement, which is, "Committed to co-creating a compassionate, peaceable and sustainable
Florida Keys community.
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| Peace Quotes | |
"The Keys are shaped like a rope, and the people of the Keys have the ability to
use this rope to pull the rest of the country along with it." ~ Gesha-la (Tibetan Buddhist Monk) as translated when he
was speaking about Keys to Peace bringing peace into our world.
Imagine all
the people living life in peace.
-
John Lennon
When the Power of Love overcomes the
Love of Power,
the world will know Peace.
~Jimmy
Hendrix
"The one
hope for the future lies, I believe, in Sacred Activism - the fusion of the deepest spiritual knowledge and passion with clear, wise, radical action in all the arenas of the world, inner and outer.
We have very little time in which to awaken and transform ourselves, to be able to preserve the planet,
and to heal the divisions between the powerful and the powerless.
Let us go
forward now with firm resolve and profound dedication." ~Andrew Harvey
"WE ARE ALL THE KEYS TO PEACE"
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|
| Welcome to the November edition of KTP e-newsletters.
Word of the month is
GRATITUDE !
It is time for many of you to renew your annual membership. Please send in a check or make a payment
online.
PO Box 1724, Tavernier, FL 33070
Thank you for your continued support!
For updates and more
information, please visit www.keystopeace.com
Our Mission Statement:
"Citizens
committed to co-creating a compassionate, peaceable and sustainable Florida Keys community"
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YOGA Schedule | 
Keys
To Peace & Yoga Center Upstairs at Island
Hammock Pet Hospital -- mm 98.5
NB Keys To Peace would like to thank Island Hammock Pet Hospital for their ongoing
support.
Parking: There is no
parking on the IHPH premises at all during business hours.
All students are asked to park on the northside of Almay
Street (north of IHPH) or the northside of Grand Ave between
NB/SB Rt. 1. And be mindful crossing the street. See the attached map for details. We appreciate the use of the Yoga Center
and want to honor IHPH and neighbors by keeping our cars
in these two spots only. Thank you. 
See a bigger version
of this calendar at www.keystopeace.com
Please arrive 10 minutes early Location: Keys To PeaceCenter, upstairs @ Island Hammock Pet Hospital, MM 98.5 O/S, North-bound (South-bound take road across Rt. 1 just past Anthony's clothing store) Parking: There is
no parking on the IHPH premises at all during business hours. All students are asked to park on the northside of Almay Street
(north of IHPH) or the northside of Grand Ave between NB/SB Rt. 1. And be mindful crossing the street. See the attached map
for details. We appreciate the use of the Yoga Center and want to honor IHPH and neighbors by keeping our cars in these two
spots only. Thank you Bring:
mats & towels; some are available for use during class. Exchange: $10./Class OR $60./Month Unlimited. For alternative financial arrangements, please contact the Yoga Coordinator, www.keystopeace@aol.com And one
free class when you join OR Renew Membership with Keys To Peace! 
Yoga Styles
Bob
Wednes 6:30 PM Hatha - Glenda Smith Tues
& Thurs 9:00 AM Hatha Flow is a series of slow, flowing movements (asanas), designed to create
balance, to open our hearts to gratefulness, love, inner peace, and to create a sense of calmness and gentleness within us.
Vinyasa Flow - Kathy Shirley Satur
11:00 AM The word Vinyasa means "breath-synchronized movement." In
this dynamic class the teacher will instruct you to move from one pose to the next using your breath to initiate each movement. Vinyasa Flow & Alignment - Sherry Ward All levels are invited
to this class that can best be described as a vinyasa flow with a focus on alignment. This fun and challenging class is designed
to encourage everyone to feel calm and confident within and know that anything is possible when your mind is still, your spirit
feels harmonious and your soul is enlightened. Sherry completed her teacher training in November 2009 with Fred Bush at the
Miami Yogashala, is certified in Power Yoga and a member of the Yoga Alliance. Gentle - Shevaun Young
Wednes 9:00 AM (ck sched) Shevaun's teaching style is eclectic and from the heart....Gentle
yoga poses are created with the presence and awareness of the breath....Poses are modified for each person's body so that
we come from a place of peace and honor with our bodies.....Aromatherapy and tibetan bowls or chimes are integrated into the
class....Come and experience the freedom of the mind, body and heart...Namaste
Iyengar - Leslie Sharman Tues 6:30 PM (ck sched) Based on the teachings of the yogi
B.K.S Iyengar, this style is most concerned with bodily alignment. In yoga, the word alignment is used to describe the precise
way in which your body should be positioned in each pose in order to obtain the maximum benefits and avoid injury. Iyengar
practice usually emphasizes holding poses over long periods versus moving quickly from one pose to the next (flow). Iyengar
practice makes use of props, such as yoga blankets, blocks and straps, to help with alignment.
"We Are ALL the Keys To Peace"
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| Exciting
News | DONATION GIVEN TO PEACE JAM STUDENTS
We donated
$ 500 ( and one of our members personally donated an additional $ 200 ) to the Monroe County Peace Jam student group. The
students will attend a Global Call to Action conference at Florida State University on November 5th. They will meet with other
high school students from the southeastern U.S. to present their projects and exchange ideas. www.peacejam.org
or www.bethechangeflkeys.com For
more info on Peace Jam: contact Michele Sutter jade21@bellsouth.net
COMMUNITY PEACE PARK REDEDICATED
The Community Peace Park at the Upper Keys Garden Club  was rededicated on October 22 with its new peace bell and bronze plaque.The bell, painted by Pamela Gode of Artamorada
Gallery at the Rain Barrel ,is the second bell to be permanently installed in a Community Peace Park. The first peace
bell was installed at the Key West Garden Club Peace Park last winter and was painted by Jon McIntosh of Gallery on Greene.
The public is invited to visit the peaceful gardens at the Upper Keys Garden Club MM 94 bayside. Special thanks to Tracy Widener, Cindy Dawson and Evelyn McGlone for their ongoing support of our
Community Peace Park project.
Another Peace Bell has found a home! see article on side column
The
Sounds of Peace Bell catalog is now ready for viewing at www.keystopeace.com (see article on side column) Raffle Tickets for peace bells are only available through November 10. They may
be purchased through members of KTP and are sold at Betty's Health Foods mm103.2, Wear with All Boutique (upstairs at
Trade Winds Plaza), Capital Bank Tavernier, The Art Box (next to Tower of Pizza), KTP Booth at Island Marketplace, Artamorada
Gallery at Rain Barrel, Ocean Divers North and by mail (see info below).
Keys To Peace has donated Patrick Veillon's
"Blue Anemone" peace bell to Island Dolphin Care (www.islanddolphincare.org),
a local nonprofit , to help them with their fundraising efforts.
Raffle tickets for the ocean-themed bell are available for $10 each
or 3 for $25.The bell is on display at Betty's Health Foods MM 103.2.
The winning ticket will be pulled at the I DO CARE Annual Fundraiser Dinner at The Big Chill on Nov.12 
TICKETS
BY MAIL-Please send your check, made payable to Keys To Peace, to
our raffle coordinator, Nancy Joe @ 9 Bonefish Ave, Key Largo, FL
33037. Include your phone number or email address.
Nancy will complete your ticket stubs and place them in the final drawing. Your check must be received
by November 10.
Contact : Nancy Joe - 451- 4999 nan_sea_joe@yahoo.com PLEASE
NOTE - This deadline does NOT apply to raffle tickets for Diane Schleider's Koi fish bell. The winning ticket for this
bell will be pulled when 200 tickets have been sold and they may be purchased at the same
locations listed above. 
Patrick Veillon's "Blue Anemone" peace
bell was donated by KTP to Island Dolphin Care Diane Schleider's Koi fish bell. The winning
ticket will be drawn after 200 are sold. |
SCHEDULE OF November
EVENTS | Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday: YOGA!
Please check the schedule this month.
Every Monday- Introduction to Meditation Class with Dr. Patrick Fay, DDS
Learn to calm your mind
and be peaceful
Day: Monday evenings Time: 7:30 PM
Location: 99353 Overseas Hwy.at
Sandy McTeague's office
Contact: Tressa 305.852.8400 (please call each week to confirm)
Fee: Love offering
Every Fourth Monday of Month, 7:00 pm:
Membership Meeting,
details to be announced
Thursday, November 10, 8:00 pm- Full Moon Drumming
located at Coconut Cove Resort, scroll down for more info Contact yogibeme@gmail.com
"We Are ALL the Keys To Peace" Stayed tuned
in for our weekly reminders which will list new events coming up |
SOUNDS
OF PEACE BELLS
| |
| Drumming
Circle | Mac Stone Photography
"I was a first timer
...to the drum circle
and I had a great time. Thanks so much for organizing the event and providing such a great atmosphere for locals" .....
"Here's a photo I made right after the moon made its appearance over the ocean." ~Mac Stone
Let's send peace through drumming: - Community drumming circle sponsored by Keys To Peace.
- All are Welcome, including children.
- Drum facilitators will be there to help us keep
the beat.
- Love donations are accepted.
Location: Coconut Cove Resort, mm 84.8, Oceanside
Meet us on the beach
Date: Full Moon each month, exact date is listed in month events
Time: 8:00 pm (or sunset time)
Facilitators
will be available to discuss and demonstrate basic fundamentals of drumming circles
Bring: your hand drums, rattles, and good intentions
Thank you Paul Bates, owner of Coconut Cove Resort, for lending us the space to drum
each month. |
| |
Island Marketplace Booth | The Island Marketplace -mile marker 101 bay
side-is one of the first Keys to Peace permanent public placements. With our booth there, we have the opportunity
to become a real hub for peace and community outreach. Already we are the location for the food drop-off spot for a local
church food bank, and we're making arrangements to work with local womens shelters in the area to provide assistance.
The opportunities are endless --- we're just getting started.. The booth is located just about in the center of the space when you come in the
door. Items are displayed, and free information is on the tables when no one is at the booth, but when it's manned there
are t-shirts, Rubik's cubes, cups, books, necklaces, and tons of other neat things to set up and sell. And we have a large
lending library at the booth that is there all the time. The Market's hours are Friday through Sunday, 9
AM - 5 PM and volunteers are needed for 2 or 3 hour shifts. Contact Marlene at 850-291-6896 madcat@bellsouth.net if you want to help. |
KEYS TO PEACE is a grassroots organization building an awareness and practice of peace
through education and community activities. We offer tools to help develop a peaceable and sustainable Florida Keys community.
A peaceable community is committed to relationships based on acceptance, respect, tolerance, justice and dignity. We focus
on co-creating a culture of peace and sustainability through events and education. We welcome you to join us and be the change
you want to see in the world.
In Peace, The Leadership
Team"Citizens committed to co-creating a compassionate, peaceable and sustainable
Florida Keys community"www.keystopeace.com |
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Haiti
Peace Sign
| Human Peace Sign
This is a wondeful picture of a human peace sign recently created in Haiti. Joseph Vasile, one of our peace bell
artists and the Peace Flags In The Wind director, was volunteering there last month and facilitated this!
|
Donations
Please
| Needed:
8 foot ladder Volunteer for job Our KTP and yoga center is in need of a ladder so we can reach up on top of the high shelves.
Volunteer
needed to hang the blinds at top of storage unit to keep
things looking nice and tidy.
|
Featured
Article
| YOGA IS FOR
EVERYBODY'S BODY!!! Gentle Yoga is designed for everybody's body...The
classes are about going deep within your own heart not about turning our body's into a pretzel...Yoga is a healing art
of yoking mind, body and breathe...We practice asanas which are the yoga postures....The postures are modified for each person
so that you can enjoy your practice and be relaxed...Yoga asanas create flexibility in our muscles and lubricates our
joints to promote mobility....The postures balance our endocrine system which keeps our immune systems strong and vital...Breathing
techniques are practiced in class which is called pranayama ....Prana is our life force energy that keeps our bodies energetic
and healthy ...The breathe moves our bodies in and out of the poses with ease and flow...The breathe helps to lower blood
pressure, oxygenates the blood, boosts the immune system and calms our minds...Yoga is a beautiful way to bring peace into
your heart and into your life.... Try this pranayama practice for a calm and peaceful mind. It's called Candle Breathe.
Take a deep
breathe in through the nose....Create an o shape with your mouth and exhale out the mouth as if you are about to blow out
a candle....Practice for a few minutes and enjoy!!! Come and try Gentle Yoga with Shevaun on Fridays
at 9:00 am. believe in the Power of Love... Shevaun Young, Licensed Massage Therapist & Yoga Instructor heartyoga@hotmail.com 305-393-1494 |
| We've
Gone Social | | Click to join us on facebook.
Share KTP sponsored event photos, your experiences, and
your personal ways that
you find inner peace.
|
| LENDING
LIBRARIES | Books range from topics including Acupuncture, Energy Healing, Yoga, Women's Health, Spirituality, and much more.
The lending libraries are available to all Keys
To Peace members.
Tavernier Location:
Garrett Chiropractic and Wellness Center, mm 90 Bayside, at the Turek Building. Dr. Erica Lieberman-Garrett, Chiropractor and Holistic
Doctor for 26 years, and one of the founding members of the Keys to Peace organization will be available to help you with
any information you may be looking for.
Key Largo Locations:
Island Marketplace, mm 101, Bayside, Open: Fri, Sat, Sun Contact Marlene DeTienne madcat@bellsouth.net
Pilates in Paradise, mm 98.8
Christie Allen is the owner and one of the instructors on location. Hours:
Mon - Fri, 7 am - 7:30 pm
Sat. 8 am- 3 pm
|
| JOIN MEMBERSHIP |
What are the benefits of joining? - Complimentary yoga class with
a new membership enrollment.
- Supporting the Community
- Tax Deductible Membership and Donations
- Commitment
to co-creating peace
Joining the membership is telling
the universe that you are ready to make that commitment of stepping forward into co-creating peace. It's knowing that
you're helping to make a difference in our communtiy. A group consciousness is a very powerful force of nature. We can
accomplish much more with a group than we are able to as an individual. Energy grows and flows quicker and to greater depths.
Being part of a group, such as KTP , will help build your own inner peace which expands out and into more and more communities.
We work together for the greater good of all. One plus One plus One equals ONE.
We are ALL the
Keys To Peace. Thank you! We are a 501 (c)(3) organization DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE Visit
www.keystopeace.com for more info on membership levels. Thank you for the support, stepping
forward and becoming part of the peace-able community. |
| Community Peace Parks |
| Visit all the community Peace Parks for meditation, contemplation and
connecting with nature. Each lovely park has a sitting area, peace flags flying in the wind, and a nice relaxing atmosphere.
Official KTP Community Peace Parks have an acknowledgment plaque. Locations:
1) Burton Memorial
Methodist Church, mm 93 OS, features a peaceful view of the water.
2) Coral
Isles Church,
mm 90 OS, features a seven circuit labyrinth
and a peace pole.
3) San Pedro Catholic Church, mm 89.5 BS
4) Upper Keys Garden Club-
Francis Tracy Garden Center-
mm 94
5) Key Largo Community Park
500 St. Croix Place
featuring swimming pool, tennis, playground
6) Murry Nelson
Government
Center
7) Key West Garden Club
(our southernmost park)
8) Settlers
Park
Tavernier
9) Friendship Park
Key Largo
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| Word
of the Month | | Word
of the Month: COMMUNITY
|
| Business Members
| Garrett Chiropractic
& Wellness Center **I Believe Foundation **Stoneledge Paradise Inn
Rick Celmer of
Diamond Pools, Inc.
**Lifetime
Members |
| We've
Gone Social | | Click to join us on facebook. Share KTP sponsored event photos, your experiences, and your personal
ways that
you find inner peace.
|
| Meditation
| Introduction to Meditation Class
with Dr. Patrick Fay, DC
Learn to
calm your mind and be peaceful
Day: Monday evenings Time: 7:30 PM
Location: 99353 Overseas Hwy.at Sandy McTeague's office
Contact:
Tressa 305.852.8400 (please call each week to confirm)
Fee: Love offering |
T-Shirts
Blessed by the Monks for Peace
| NEW! Keys To Peace T-Shirts are available now. The shirts were blessed for peace
by the Monks during their visit to the Keys.
Make a statement and support the mission with these cool T-shirts!
Short Sleeve T-Shirt (shown in picture)
$18.00 Donation plus $3.00 shipping
Please state your size with purchase.
Small, Medium, Large, or X-Large
The front shows our LOGO.
The back shows our
mission statement, which is, "Committed to co-creating a compassionate, peaceable and sustainable
Florida Keys community.
|
| Peace Quotes | "The Keys are shaped like a rope, and the people of the Keys have the ability to
use this rope to pull the rest of the country along with it." ~ Gesha-la (Tibetan Buddhist Monk) as translated when he
was speaking about Keys to Peace bringing peace into our world.
Imagine all
the people living life in peace.
-
John Lennon
When the Power of Love overcomes the
Love of Power,
the world will know Peace.
~Jimmy
Hendrix
"The one
hope for the future lies, I believe, in Sacred Activism - the fusion of the deepest spiritual knowledge and passion with clear, wise, radical action in all the arenas of the world, inner and outer.
We have very little time in which to awaken and transform ourselves, to be able to preserve the planet,
and to heal the divisions between the powerful and the powerless.
Let us go
forward now with firm resolve and profound dedication." ~Andrew Harvey
"WE ARE ALL THE KEYS TO PEACE"
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| | Issue: # 27 | September/2011 |
 |
Welcome to the September edition of KTP e-newsletters. This month we
celebrate International Day of Peace (Sept 21). Stay tuned for more announcements. Our yoga schedule is a little
lighter this month due to the yoga teachers going out of town. Be sure to check the schedule before heading out to class!
We may be offering a free Thursday evening yoga stretch and relaxation. More information to come.
September
11th marks the tenth anniversary of 9-11. The destruction that ensued across the globe unite us
all in the longing for peace and compassion. Take time out to visualize peace, love and forgiveness surrounding the earth
this month.
It is time for many of you to renew your annual membership. Please send in a check or
make a payment online.
PO Box 1724, Tavernier, FL 33070
Thank you for your continued support!
Here is a message from the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce: The
First Annual Island Community Cleanup will take place on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 9am - 3pm. We are looking for teams to clean areas by land and by sea. And, in the true spirit of recycling we are looking for t-shirts
that our members might have left over from
an event or an old logo design. If you have t-shirts that you no longer need please give them to us for our volunteers.
If you are interested
in putting together a cleanup team give us a call for more info.
Thanks - hope to hear
from you soon Judy Hull Executive Director Islamorada Chamber of Commerce 83224
Overseas Highway P.O. Box 915 Islamorada, FL 33036 Bus. Phone (305) 664-4503 Bus. FAX (305) 664-4289 Cell
(305) 394-3539 www.islamoradachamber.com Facebook.com/IslamoradaChamber
For updates
and more information, please visit www.keystopeace.com
Our Mission Statement:
"Citizens committed
to co-creating a compassionate, peaceable and sustainable Florida Keys community"
|
YOGA Schedule | Keys
To Peace & Yoga Center Upstairs at Island
Hammock Pet Hospital -- mm 98.5
NB Keys To Peace would like to thank Island Hammock Pet Hospital for their ongoing
support.
Parking: There
is no parking on the IHPH premises at all during business hours. All students are asked to park on
the northside of Almay Street (north of IHPH) or the northside of Grand Ave between NB/SB Rt. 1.
And be mindful crossing the street. See the attached map for details. We appreciate the use of the Yoga Center and want to
honor IHPH and neighbors by keeping our cars in these two spots only. Thank you.
YOGA September | Mon
Sep 5 | 10:00am - 11:00am | NO Class |
|---|
| Tue Sep
6 | 9:00am - 10:00am | Glenda |
|---|
| Wed Sep 7 | 6:30pm
- 7:30pm | Leslie |
|---|
| Thu Sep 8 | 10:00am - 11:00am | Sherry |
|---|
| Fri
Sep 9 | 9:00am - 10:00am | NO CLASS |
|---|
| 6:30pm
- 7:30pm | NO CLASS | | Sun Sep 11 | 10:00am -
11:00am | NO CLASS |
|---|
| Mon Sep 12 | 11:00am - 12:00pm | Leslie |
|---|
| Tue
Sep 13 | 10:00am - 11:00am | Sherry |
|---|
| Wed Sep
14 | 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Leslie |
|---|
| Thu Sep 15 | 9:00am
- 10:00am | Glenda |
|---|
| Fri Sep 16 | 9:00am - 10:00am | NO
CLASS |
|---|
| 6:30pm - 7:30pm | NO CLASS | | Sun
Sep 18 | 10:00am - 11:00am | NO CLASS |
|---|
| Mon Sep
19 | 10:00am - 11:00am | 11 Leslie |
|---|
| Tue Sep
20 | 9:00am - 10:00am | Glenda |
|---|
| Wed Sep 21 | 6:30pm
- 7:30pm | Leslie |
|---|
| Thu Sep 22 | 9:00am - 10:00am | Glenda |
|---|
| Fri Sep 23 | 9:00am - 10:00am | NO CLASS |
|---|
| 6:30pm
- 7:30pm | NO CLASS | | Sun Sep 25 | 10:00am -
11:00am | NO CLASS |
|---|
| Mon Sep 26 | 11:00am - 12:00pm | Leslie |
|---|
| Tue
Sep 27 | 9:00am - 10:00am | NO CLASS |
|---|
| Wed Sep
28 | 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Leslie |
|---|
| Thu Sep 29 | 10:00am
- 11:00am | Sherry |
|---|
| Fri Sep 30 | 9:00am - 10:00am | NO
CLASS |
|---|
| 6:30pm - 7:30pm | NO CLASS | | Sun
Oct 2 | 10:00am - 11:00am | NO CLASS |
|---|
| Mon Oct
3 | 11:00am - 12:00pm | Leslie |
|---|
| Tue Oct 4 | 9:00am
- 10:00am | Glenda |
|---|
| Thu Oct 6 | 9:00am - 10:00am | Glenda |
|---|
Please arrive 10 minutes early
Location: Keys To PeaceCenter, upstairs @ Island Hammock
Pet Hospital, MM 98.5 O/S, North-bound (South-bound take road across Rt.
1 just past Anthony's clothing store) Parking: There is
no parking on the IHPH premises at all during business hours. All students are asked to park on the northside of Almay Street
(north of IHPH) or the northside of Grand Ave between NB/SB Rt. 1. And be mindful crossing the street. See the attached map
for details. We appreciate the use of the Yoga Center and want to honor IHPH and neighbors by keeping our cars in these two
spots only. Thank you Bring:
mats & towels; some are available for use during class. Exchange: $10./Class OR $60./Month Unlimited. For alternative financial arrangements, please contact the Yoga Coordinator, www.keystopeace@aol.com And one
free class when you join Keys To Peace! Yoga Styles
Hatha
- Glenda Smith Tues AM & Thurs AM Hatha Flow is a series of slow, flowing movements
(asanas), designed to create balance, to open our hearts to gratefulness, love, inner peace, and to create a sense of calmness
and gentleness within us.
Vinyasa Flow -
Kathy Shirley Sunday AM The word Vinyasa means "breath-synchronized
movement." In this dynamic class the teacher will instruct you to move from one pose to the next using your
breath to initiate each movement. Vinyasa Flow &
Alignment - Sherry Ward All levels are invited to this class that can best be described as a vinyasa
flow with a focus on alignment. This fun and challenging class is designed to encourage everyone to feel calm and confident
within and know that anything is possible when your mind is still, your spirit feels harmonious and your soul is enlightened.
Sherry completed her teacher training in November 2009 with Fred Bush at the Miami Yogashala, is certified in Power
Yoga and a member of the Yoga Alliance.
Gentle - Shevaun Young
Friday AM Shevaun's teaching style is eclectic and from the heart....Gentle
yoga poses are created with the presence and awareness of the breath....Poses are modified for each person's body so that
we come from a place of peace and honor with our bodies.....Aromatherapy and tibetan bowls or chimes are integrated into the
class....Come and experience the freedom of the mind, body and heart...Namaste
Iyengar - Leslie Sharman Beginners Mon AM & Weds. PM Based on the teachings
of the yogi B.K.S Iyengar, this style is most concerned with bodily alignment. In yoga, the word alignment is used to describe
the precise way in which your body should be positioned in each pose in order to obtain the maximum benefits and avoid injury.
Iyengar practice usually emphasizes holding poses over long periods versus moving quickly from one pose to the next (flow).
Iyengar practice makes use of props, such as yoga blankets, blocks and straps, to help with alignment.
"We Are ALL the
Keys To Peace" |
Peace Bell Sightings | "Sounds of Peace" bell project
is underway with four bells already available for viewing in local businesses. Here are the bells and their locations
C.Ré's
bell, "Lively Lorelei" is on display at Shell World in Key Largo. 
JD Hawver's bell named
"Passage" will be available for viewing at the Kona Kai Resort's Gallery after September 1st in Key Largo.
"Hibiscus
Flower, the Delicate Beauty" is the name of Natalie Dorf's bell which can be seen at Capital Bank in Tavernier.
Diane Schleider's bell named "Reflections" is hanging at Wear With All boutique upstairs
in the Publix Plaza, Key Largo.  The Sunflower peace bell was purchased and is hanging in the garden at a private home
All bells are finished (professionally clear-coated) for years of enjoyment and are available
for purchase now. The catalog describing all 23 bells originally blessed by the monks----both online and booklet/postcard----will
be available within the month. For more information, contact
Denise Downing at ddmermaid22@bellsouth.net or Marlene DeTienne at madcat@bellsouth.net |
SCHEDULE OF September EVENTS | Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: YOGA!
Please check the schedule this month, many classes are off because the teachers are going out of town.
Sunday,
9-11: Take time out to visualize peace, love and forgiveness surrounding the earth this month.
Every Monday- Introduction to Meditation Class with Dr. Patrick Fay, DDS
Learn to calm your mind and be peaceful
Day:
Monday evenings Time: 7:30 PM
Location: 99353 Overseas Hwy.at Sandy McTeague's office
Contact: Tressa 305.852.8400
(please call each week to confirm)
Fee: Love offering
Every Fourth Monday of Month,
7:00 pm: Membership Meeting, details to be announced
Monday Sept 12, 8:00 pm- Full Moon Drumming located at Coconut Cove Resort, see info below, Contact yogibeme@gmail.com
Wednesday, Sept 21: International Peace Day The International Day of Peace
("Peace Day") provides an opportunity for individuals, organizations and nations to create practical acts
of peace on
a shared date. It was established by a United Nations resolution in 1981 to coincide with the opening of
the General Assembly. May Peace Prevail On Earth "We Are ALL the Keys To Peace" Stayed tuned
in for our weekly reminders which will list new events coming up |
| Drumming Circle | photo by Mac Stone Photography
"I was a first timer last
Friday to the drum circle and I had a great time. Thanks so much for organizing the event and providing such a great atmosphere
for locals" .....
"Here's a photo I made right after the moon made its appearance over the ocean."
Let's send peace through drumming: - Community drumming circle sponsored by Keys To Peace.
- All are Welcome,
including children.
- Drum facilitators will be there to help us keep the beat.
- Love donations are accepted.
Location: Coconut Cove Resort, mm 84.8, Oceanside
Meet us on the beach
Date: Full Moon each month, exact date
is listed in month events
Time:
8:00 pm (or sunset time)
Facilitators will be available to discuss and demonstrate
basic fundamentals of drumming circles
Bring: your hand drums, rattles, and good intentions
Thank
you Paul Bates, owner of Coconut Cove Resort, for lending us the space to drum each month. |
Stepping
Stones for Peace 20% of purchase donated to KTP
| Peace
Dove Stepping Stones are created by member Veronica Gutierrez of Veronica's Art & Glass Studio in Key Largo. Veronica also teaches stained glass and mosaic at The Art
League at Ocean Reef and is the art teacher at the Academy of Ocean Reef.
The stone shown here was donated by the artist for the Community Peace Park at Burton Memorial
Methodist Church. Contact Veronica veroagutierrez@yahoo.com , 305-304-9411 to custom order a mosaic stepping stone with colored art glass in a 16
inch hexagon or round design. Pick among several available backgrounds. Price - $ 125 ( 50% deposit - balance upon completion
) 20% of each purchase is donated to Keys To Peace!
Many thanks, Veronica !!! |
PEACE
FLAGS Blessed by the Monks |
These Peace flags were blessed to carry Peace and spread Peace by the Buddhist
Tibetan Monks from Drepung Gomang Monastary while here in the Keys visiting in May 2011.
Donation: $15.00 Shipping: $3.00
Click to Buy
OR write check and contact ~Each garland has a blank flag on each end. ~Blank flags can be decorated by you to write or draw whatever
peace means to you. ~Hang them in your
yard, on your boat, at the office. OUR INTENTIONS FOR PEACE
WILL DRIFT INTO THE UNIVERSE WHEN THESE FLAGS FLY IN THE WIND. |
| Island Marketplace Booth | The Island Marketplace -mile marker 101 bay
side-is one of the first Keys to Peace permanent public placements. With our booth there, we have the opportunity
to become a real hub for peace and community outreach. Already we are the location for the food drop-off spot for a local
church food bank, and we're making arrangements to work with local womens shelters in the area to provide assistance.
The opportunities are endless --- we're just getting started.. The booth is located just about in the center of the space when you come in the
door. Items are displayed, and free information is on the tables when no one is at the booth, but when it's manned there
are t-shirts, Rubik's cubes, cups, books, necklaces, and tons of other neat things to set up and sell. And we have a large
lending library at the booth that is there all the time. The Market's hours are Friday through Sunday, 9
AM - 5 PM and volunteers are needed for 2 or 3 hour shifts. Contact Marlene at 850-291-6896 madcat@bellsouth.net if you want to help. |
KEYS TO PEACE is a grassroots organization building an awareness and practice of peace
through education and community activities. We offer tools to help develop a peaceable and sustainable Florida Keys community.
A peaceable community is committed to relationships based on acceptance, respect, tolerance, justice and dignity. We focus
on co-creating a culture of peace and sustainability through events and education. We welcome you to join us and be the change
you want to see in the world.
In Peace, The Leadership
Team"Citizens committed to co-creating a compassionate, peaceable and sustainable
Florida Keys community"www.keystopeace.com |
|
|
| | JOIN OUR LIST | |
Featured
Article
| YOGA IS FOR
EVERYBODY'S BODY!!! Gentle Yoga is designed for everybody's body...The
classes are about going deep within your own heart not about turning our body's into a pretzel...Yoga is a healing art
of yoking mind, body and breathe...We practice asanas which are the yoga postures....The postures are modified for each person
so that you can enjoy your practice and be relaxed...Yoga asanas create flexibility in our muscles and lubricates our
joints to promote mobility....The postures balance our endocrine system which keeps our immune systems strong and vital...Breathing
techniques are practiced in class which is called pranayama ....Prana is our life force energy that keeps our bodies energetic
and healthy ...The breathe moves our bodies in and out of the poses with ease and flow...The breathe helps to lower blood
pressure, oxygenates the blood, boosts the immune system and calms our minds...Yoga is a beautiful way to bring peace into
your heart and into your life.... Try this pranayama practice for a calm and peaceful mind. It's called Candle Breathe.
Take a deep
breathe in through the nose....Create an o shape with your mouth and exhale out the mouth as if you are about to blow out
a candle....Practice for a few minutes and enjoy!!! Come and try Gentle Yoga with Shevaun on Fridays
at 9:00 am. believe in the Power of Love... Shevaun Young, Licensed Massage Therapist & Yoga Instructor heartyoga@hotmail.com 305-393-1494 |
| We've
Gone Social | | Click to join us on facebook.
Share KTP sponsored event photos, your experiences, and
your personal ways that
you find inner peace.
|
| LENDING
LIBRARIES | Books range from topics including Acupuncture, Energy Healing, Yoga, Women's Health, Spirituality, and much more.
The lending libraries are available to all Keys
To Peace members.
Tavernier Location:
Garrett Chiropractic and Wellness Center, mm 90 Bayside, at the Turek Building. Dr. Erica Lieberman-Garrett, Chiropractor and Holistic
Doctor for 26 years, and one of the founding members of the Keys to Peace organization will be available to help you with
any information you may be looking for.
Key Largo Locations:
Island Marketplace, mm 101, Bayside, Open: Fri, Sat, Sun Contact Marlene DeTienne madcat@bellsouth.net
Pilates in Paradise, mm 98.8
Christie Allen is the owner and one of the instructors on location. Hours:
Mon - Fri, 7 am - 7:30 pm
Sat. 8 am- 3 pm
|
| JOIN MEMBERSHIP |
What are the benefits of joining? - Complimentary yoga class with
a new membership enrollment.
- Supporting the Community
- Tax Deductible Membership and Donations
- Commitment
to co-creating peace
Joining the membership is telling
the universe that you are ready to make that commitment of stepping forward into co-creating peace. It's knowing that
you're helping to make a difference in our communtiy. A group consciousness is a very powerful force of nature. We can
accomplish much more with a group than we are able to as an individual. Energy grows and flows quicker and to greater depths.
Being part of a group, such as KTP , will help build your own inner peace which expands out and into more and more communities.
We work together for the greater good of all. One plus One plus One equals ONE.
We are ALL the
Keys To Peace. Thank you! We are a 501 (c)(3) organization DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE |
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