Upcoming in The Neighborhood


June 2021 : Affirmations for LGBTQ+ Love

July 2021 : Celebrating Play!

August 2021 : For the love of Book Clubs...

September 2021 : Home Blessing




Exact dates TBD. Stay tuned! Rituals may be changed or added to meet the neighborhood needs. 

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