The Heron Educational Center for the Human Spirit

12/25/2025

12/14/2025

Let today’s snowfall bring grace, cleanse ignorance and be a reminder of the spirit within and the power of human resilience. Let us have the courage to overcome the darkness. Each day, each moment, with acceptance, forgivenessand love we can begin anew.

12/12/2025

Greetings all,

I hope everyone is taking care this holiday season, making cherished memories and filling their cup with goodness all around!

Sharing opportunities to connect, learn and grow together should you feel inspired to join.

1) 12th Annual Winter Solstice Ceremony & Celebration, Saturday Dec. 20th, doors open 5pm; At our Studio Location, 187 Plymouth Ave, Durfee Mills, Building 8, Entrance 8a, first floor, Fall River MA
5pm: Bring tapas to share, mix and mingle
6:30 pm: Showing of Nature's Whispers; live music, poetry, puppetry and dance
7:30 pm; Circle of Light Ceremony as we welcome the return of light
*Get your tix in advance
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-solstice-celebration-ceremony-tickets-1808758077099?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile&utm-share-source=organizer-profile

2) Join CCI for a Christmas Coffee hour and Cookie Decoration, Monday Dec. 15th at 10 am, At the Center on Main, 49 Main Street, Taunton MA

3) Due to the holiday's festivities and family visiting from abroad, we have updated the schedule for our weekly classes for the rest of the year. Please see the image attached.

If we do not see you as 2025 draws to an end, we hope to see you in 2026!

Also, please take a moment to read our latest newsletter and discover the magic that is unfolding. https://us21.campaign-archive.com/?u=a882ee25d41f8893f7adbdaec&id=d59dc4aefe

Wishing you joy,
Jessica

12/07/2025

So many wonderful experiences have unfolded this year, and it was all possible because of the kindness of people coming together and working towards a shared vision.

Abundance begets Abundance!
We are so grateful to all who’ve lent us their strength this season to help shape our space for all to enjoy! The vision we have for this space and the community continues to become more realized because of you.

Learn more about the amazing co-creations, read our latest newsletter,
https://us21.campaign-archive.com/?u=a882ee25d41f8893f7adbdaec&id=d59dc4aefe

See link in bio!

We have accomplished so much & we are just getting started! We would love for you to be part of the magic!

11/19/2025

✨Join us in celebration of the winter season and experience the joys of gathering together! ✨

Let us cultivate gratitude as we welcome the return of Light🌞🌄
🧄BYO tapas to share
🦋live performance of Nature’s Whispers
🕯️Ceremony of Light

Get your Tickets! Event typically sells out 🎉event link in Bio🎟️
*This event is offered at a sliding scale, $10-20pp. Please pay what you can and know that no one will be turned away due to lack of funds. This year All levels of membership are granted free access. *Memberships are those who have generously enrolled in recurring donation subscriptions that protect and ensure our mission!

Thank you to the Fall River local cultural council, an agency of for providing partial funding.

Lets keep co-creating 🙌🌈



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11/12/2025

Sharing updates about our Weekly Offerings!

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At the Yurt in Westport:

This Sunday in lieu of Community Yoga class, join SPT Yogi for A journey through the Chakras event. To learn more it and how to register please see the event link below:
https://facebook.com/events/s/journey-through-the-chakras/1205608131626980/

Sundays’s 9-10 am Community Yoga Class Schedule updates:
Sunday November 23rd - led by Amanda
Sunday November 30th - led by Kathy
Sunday December 7th - led by Amanda
Sunday December 14th-led by Kathy
To Register, please email us or text 774-264-0786

Enjoy more mindfulness discussions by attending weekly Dhamma Studies (Sundays at 4pm) and our Monthy Sanghas (First Fridays at 6 pm).

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At the Studio in Fall River:

Inclusive Dance class is running for 2 more weeks before taking pause for the remainder of 2025.

Thursdays 9-10 am Chair Yoga classes will be running weekly except on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

THIS THURSDAY meet us at 6pm for for the WQPT open meeting where we will be planning for the Dec. 20th Winter Solstice. If you’d like to take part in the planning, include a special offering for the solstice, join the Nature’s Whispers performance, come to this Thursday’s meet up and learn more!

10/30/2025

After the last harvest moon we move into the darkest portion of year. This season can inspire more time for contemplation and rest. You may be called to sip warm tea by fire or candlelight, cuddle on the sofa with a book and sit quietly while listening to the Autumn winds.
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This time of year can also draw us out of our cozy warm nests for holiday celebrations. The holiday’s bring both the feelings of joy from gathering with our loved ones and our sorrow from those who no longer take a seat at the table. The holidays can be a time to make & cherish memories and remember the people who live in our hearts and in the veil beyond the brain’s senses. Even when the human mind doubts, the spirit knows that love can never be lost.

In the spirit of honoring life, loved ones, memories made and the reunion that will be, we welcome you to join us this season.

Dance to raise the beat of your life pulse, gather to honor the time we have been gifted and in the darkness create a light that reaches beyond the veil! Visit our website 🕸️ to learn about classes, programs & events.

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Seasonal Reflections & Intentions… Reality (our world) is what we make it!
Consider what is special about this season for you and how you can best enjoy it.

How do you prepare for the darker days ahead? What rituals and traditions do you honor and look forwards to?
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Connect to your personal reasons to support aligning your actions with your intentions. Be the change by cultivating harmony within. Awaken to who you are. Embrace your authenticity and by doing so realize your personal responsibility is truly your social responsibility, for we are one!

Looking forward to connecting with you this season!

10/16/2025

Community Connections is deeply concerned by the recent cuts to Special Education. These decisions affect more than schools. They impact families, opportunities, and the foundation of inclusion. As part of The Arc of Massachusetts network, we remain committed to advocating for people with disabilities at every stage of life and to building communities where everyone is supported to succeed. Join us in standing up for equitable education and lifelong opportunity.

Share your story through The Arc of Massachusetts’ Disability Impact Tracker: https://thearcofmass.org/tracker

Take federal action by urging Congress to protect the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services: https://bit.ly/42GAI01

10/15/2025

In case you missed it…check out our digital flip book of the 2024 annual report. Discover all the great things we can accomplish when we do it together!

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