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October 25 and November 1, 2007 Artfully Telling 'The Tale You Need to Tell' Some life tales, both the sublime and difficult, remain untold and unresolved. Our big spiritual experiences, tragic losses and shocking discoveries can, when told artfully, become a gift to others. On two consecutive Thursday evenings, we'll look at how to step into and back out of the emotions that keep a tale untold, and find our way to the artful sharing of a memory that wants telling.

7-9 p.m. at the Pastoral Center, 40 N. Main Ave. in Albany (with a well-lit parking lot beside and behind the building). Cost $25 (before 10/18) or $30 for series. Call 518-489-4431 to register.

March 8, 2008 Workshop 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Marni returns to STILL POINT RETREAT CENTER (near Saratoga Springs) for a workshop entitled Celtic Guidance: From Irish Tales to Inner Landscapes. Marni will share tales from ancient Ireland and help participants explore how stories reverberate in us today. Drawing from the lore of Brigid (goddess and saint), Schathach (female warrior teacher), Grace O'Malley (16th century political heroine and pirate), Cuchulainn, Finn, Saints Ciaran and Patrick, we'll journey into the mystical hills of Ireland and our own fertile inner lives. You don't have to be Irish to find yourself in Celtic tales. Bring a journal or notebook, a favorite poem, photo, or object and your willingness to open to the Truth that lies within. Cost $65 includes vegetarian lunch. For more information, contact Still Point Retreat Center at or call 518-587-4967. (Rescheduled from March 17.)

April 17-20 2008 Marni's hosting nationally known STORYTELLING TEACHER and LIFE COACH Doug Lipman at a long weekend for 8 tellers, teachers, or artists in any field. Each participant receives three opportunities to be coached on a story, writing, song, project, or issue related to education or artistry. Business people interested in using storytelling more effectively welcome. The weekend is life-changing. Tuition is $397 by January 15, $497 after that. Additional food expenses. Returnees receive an additional discount. Reservations a must. Free housing for out-of-towners. Contact Marni (518-381-9474 or marni@marnigillard.com) for more details, or register at http://www.storydynamics.com/marni.

July 18 (dinner) - July 20, 2008 (after lunch) STORYTELLING CAMP! Don't miss it. Only $120. Free canoes, kayaks, sailboats. Great hikes and waterfalls. Pyramid Life Retreat Center near Ticonderoga NY in the Adirondack Mts. Contact Marni for more details but register at www.pyramidlife.org.

July 20-25, 2008 Storytelling Class Marni and Nancy Marie Payne will co-lead the week-long storytelling class at Pyramid's Women's Writing Retreat. Contact Marni for more details but register at www.pyramidlife.org.

If you need any additional information, please feel free to contact Marni.
Marni Gillard 833 Parkside Avenue Schenectady, NY 12309 USA	(518) 381-9474 marni@marnigillard.com www.marnigillard.com