Our new classes are coming along and are being well attended. The  Healing Circle is building up some very powerful, yet comfortable energy in its short existence, a sign of good things to come. Our "novice" healers are gaining experience and we hope to be able to start working as a unit instead of a collection of individuals. Jayne, Chris and Lynn performed a Medicine Wheel ceremony 2 weeks ago that is still being talked about. Every comment heard so far has been very positive and encouraging. A lot of thought and effort goes into these and we'd like to take this opportunity to thank Jayne and Chris for bringing us this wonderful native-american tradition and, to Lynn, thank you for taking the time to be with us and help make this ceremony such a success. We look forward to the the next wheel coming up in April (see Schedule on page 1). On March 18th, Gerald Staggs will be our guest lecturer. Those of us who know Gerald can tell you that whatever he chooses to do that night will be a powerful experience that you won't want to miss. Gerald is one of Ellie's students from Tennessee and will be coming back from performing a 3 day intensive Flower of Life workshop for our very good friends at the Lifeworks Center in Vermont. Dr. Rick Statler, an old friend and long-time supporter of the Center, gave a talk on shaministic healing perspectives on death and dying. "Dr. Rick" shared his insights with us, including a meditation and, as usual, we all had a wonderful time. We're issuing a standing invitation to Dr. Rick: anytime. On Feb. 20th, Vincent De Rosa and I had the pleasure of being guests of Joyce Keller, the "angel of the airwaves" and radio station WGBB (1240 AM) out of Merrick, L.I. We had been talking with Joyce about doing her live, psychic call-in show, but it all came together so quickly that we didn't have time to let you know.  Thanks, Joyce. It was fun and we let people know we're here. We're looking into moving the Center. The church, our home for 10 years now, has served us well through good times and bad, but our needs have changed. We won't be going far, maybe just down the road a piece. The move will allow us the room and flexibility to expand and express ourselves more fully. We'll keep you posted. For over 15 years now we have refused to raise our admission and membership fees because the Love Center has always been about community and spirit, not money. We have proven this year after year by not following the trend of charging $12 - $20 nightly as many groups do. But, having struggled to continue for some time now, we realize that the Center can no longer exist without an increase. Starting March 4th, the new admission donation is $8, members and $10, non-members. Annual membership fees, $25. We'll also have special rates for couples &  families.

"The ancient Egyptians, for example, constantly refer to a remote golden age they called Zep Tepi, 'The First Time' of Osiris, which they believed had long predated the Pyramid Age. Osiris was Orion, and the Great Pyramid had a shaft directed to Orion (the constellation. Ed) at the meridian. To me, this 'silent' astro-architectural language seemed to be spelling out 'here is Osiris in the sky when these pyramids were built, yet know, too, that his origins are rooted in the First Time.' But The 'First Time' of what? How could the stars of Orion have a 'First Time'? Well they can. And they do."    The Age of the Sphinx by Robert Bauval. AA&ES mag, 8/96. Also posted on our web site at http://dreamwater.org/lovecenter/article/sphinx1.htm