2008 Calendar of Events
The Spiral Dance
Womyn's Center
&
Bookstore
2505 E. Oliver St.
Baltimore, MD 21213
443-854-3494
email:
thespiraldancebookstore@yahoo.com
September Hours:  Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 9:00am-5:00pm
Saturdays ~ Women's AA Meeting.  
We are an Open AA Meeting (that means "open" to anyone in any 12 step program
but it also includes folks who are not in 12 step or recovery but want to
attend/check-out an AA mtg.)   Our schedule is: 1st & 3rd Saturdays are Big Book
Studies and 2nd & 4th Saturdays are Discussion Meetings.
Saturdays ~ Peace of Mind Yoga with Jayda.  
This is a series of 5 classes, running consecutively for 5 weeks.  June 21st to July
19th.  Cost is $50 for 5 classes (paid in advance) or $15 per class for walk-in
students.
Saturdays ~ Stained Glass Class with Laurie.
This is a series of 4 classes, running consecutively.  Cost is $100 for the series +
supplies ($50), 4 seats available - RSVP required.
Sunday Afternoon at the Movies ~
Girlhood (2003) 82 minutes
Liz Garbus created this powerful documentary film that tells the story of two teenagers, Shanae and
Megan, and their dramatic journeys through the juvenile justice system and back out on to the bleak
streets of East Baltimore, Maryland. With unprecedented access to the system and to the complex
interior lives of the protagonists, the film provides shocking insight into the world of young women
struggling just to survive teen hood.
AND
The Education of Shelby Knox (2005) 76 Minutes
In this documentary from Marion Lipschutz and Rose Rosenblatt -- which uses footage shot over a
three-year period -- the action unfolds almost effortlessly, revealing a stunning transformation.
Small-town Texas teenager Shelby Knox becomes an advocate for sex education (and the local
media's so-called "Sex Ed Girl") when she tries to improve the county's sky-high teen pregnancy
rate by challenging her high school's policy of teaching abstinence
Sundays ~ Spiraling Home Group Meeting
If you want support to achieve your dream then this group is for you.  The group will
meet weekly to provide the practical, emotional, and spiritual support needed to put
your dreams into action.  Whether your dream is planting a flower garden or
launching a new career this group will help make that happen.  
Requirements for the group
•        You have a dream you want to achieve
•        You are willing to do the emotional and practical work
•        to make your dream a reality
•        You believe in a Higher Power of some kind
•        You will attend all twelve (12) group sessions
Facilitator
The group will be facilitated by Candace Blase, MA, ATR-BC.  Candace has facilitated
these “Spiraling Home” groups here and in South Africa.  She brings a passion for
helping people achieve their dreams and is skilled at identifying what is stopping
you from realizing your’s .  With group support and Candace’s guidance each
member will overcome the obstacles   standing between her and making her dream
a reality.
Where, When, and How Much
Spiral Dance Womyn’s Center
2505 E. Oliver Street
Baltimore, MD  21213
Sundays from 1-4pm (except first Sunday of the month)
September 14th through December 21st
The cost of the group is a commitment to realizing your dream and being a fully
present   member of the group.  Love offerings will be accepted according to what
you can and feel moved to offer.
Six seats available - RSVP required.
To Join or for More Information
Contact Candace Blase at 443-710-9420 with questions or to register for the group.  
Second Saturday ~ The Spiral Showcase ~ $5.00-$15.00 sliding scale
Performers to be announced.
    
Last Friday ~ Women's Jam Session
Come and make a joyful noise with us.
Thursdays ~ Women of Color Book Club.
Reading "Spirited."
Friday, 12th ~ Light of Truth Fund Raiser.
The SDWC would like support The Light of Truth Center's annual fund raiser.  The Light of Truth Center is
a recovery house for women in Baltimore City.  It was founded by Vaile Leonard, who serves as the
Executive Director. The Light of Truth's annual fund raiser is Friday, September 12th from 7:30pm-11:
30pm at Martins West. "This year the theme is Motown. There will be live music, dancing, and singing
along for all of us who used to sing Supremes songs into our hairbrushes. I know I'm not the only one
who did that!!," says Ginny Robert's of OPN.  The cost is only $50.00 and includes a nice dinner. The
silent auction is a big piece of the evening and the people who attend love it. It also accounts for a big
piece of the money that is made that evening.  The SDWC would really like to support The Light of Truth
Center and Vaile Leonard by purchasing a table or two for women from the Spiral Dance.  Please
reserved your place at the table for this event by making a check out to the Spiral Dance Womyn's
Center, for the Light of Truth September Fund Raiser.
Sat. 9/27 Sacred Sexuality Workshop
Saturday, 27th ~ Dirty Mother Productions presents...
Sacred Sexuality  11am-5pm, $15 Includes lunch
View, “Divine Nectar” a movie about the sacred art of female ejaculation.  Discuss
women’s reproductive health, adult toy demos, games, prizes & pole dancing!
Ticket info: 410-276-5007  www.dirtymotherproductions.com
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October   hours: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 9:00am to 5:00pm                                                                        
Fridays ~ GED Study Group.
This is a weekly class that helps women study for the high school equivalence test.
Saturdays ~ Women's AA Meeting.  
We are an Open AA Meeting (that means "open" to anyone in any 12 step program
but it also includes folks who are not in 12 step or recovery but want to
attend/check-out an AA mtg.)   Our schedule is: 1st & 3rd Saturdays are Big Book
Studies and 2nd & 4th Saturdays are Discussion Meetings.
Saturdays ~ Peace of Mind Yoga with Jayda.  
This is a series of 5 classes, running consecutively for 5 weeks.  June 21st to July
19th.  Cost is $50 for 5 classes (paid in advance) or $15 per class for walk-in
students.
Saturdays ~ Work Day in the Basement 12:30-5:00 until the
basement is finished for the Halloween Party.
Sunday's ~ Spiraling Home Meeting ~ 1:00-4:00.


Sat. 10/4  Starting Your Own Business or Art Collective, with Laurie
Kendall.  1:00-3:00.
 This workshop takes you through the nuts and bolts of
thinking through your product or service, target marketing, getting a federal tax ID,
a state tax ID, buying wholesale and selling retail, paying sales tax.  
RSVP $5.00
Walk-ins $10.00.

Sun. 10/5  Sunday Afternoon at the Movies ~ 1:00
 Free, but donations are
always accepted.
Paradise Road (1997) 132 Minutes  Directed by Bruce Beresford
When the Japanese overrun Singapore during World War II, many women and children end up in a
prison camp. Although they are of different ages, nationalities and backgrounds, the women form a
bond as they cope with the brutal behavior of their captors and the lack of food and medical care.
Bruce Beresford directs an ensemble that includes Glenn Close, Frances McDormand, Cate
Blanchett, Pauline Collins, Jennifer Ehle and Julianna Margulies.

Sat. 10/11  Ginny Robertson Workshop ~ 1:00-5:00

Sat.  10/18  The Spiral Dance Showcase ~ 7:00-9:00
performance to be announced.    $5.00-$15.00 sliding scale.

Sat.  10/25  Dark Goddess Workshop ~ 5:00-7:00
with Denise Cumor ~ $15

Fri.  10/31 Halloween Events
  • Hallowmas Ritual for Wiccan Womyn 6:00-8:00pm
~ RSVP Required ~ $15 includes Halloween Party
This is a public ritual for all wiccan womyn.  Suggest gathering early, as doors will
close promptly at 6:00.  Only RSVPs will be admitted.     
  • Halloween Costume Party & Dance ~ 8:00-12:00 ~ $10.00.   All
    womyn are welcome ~ refreshments provided ~ prizes for best costume and
    best pumpkin carving.  
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November  hours: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Fridays ~ GED Study Group.
This is a weekly class that helps women study for the high school equivalence test.
Saturdays ~ Women's AA Meeting.  
We are an Open AA Meeting (that means "open" to anyone in any 12 step program
but it also includes folks who are not in 12 step or recovery but want to
attend/check-out an AA mtg.)   Our schedule is: 1st & 3rd Saturdays are Big Book
Studies and 2nd & 4th Saturdays are Discussion Meetings.
Saturdays ~ Peace of Mind Yoga with Jayda.  
This is a series of 5 classes, running consecutively for 5 weeks.  June 21st to July
19th.  Cost is $50 for 5 classes (paid in advance) or $15 per class for walk-in
students.
Sunday's ~ Spiraling Home Meeting ~ 1:00-4:00.
Sun. 11/2  Sunday Afternoon at the Movies.  1:00
 Free, but donations are
accepted.
Chutney Popcorn (2000) 91 Minutes  Directed by Nisha Ginatra
When Reena (Nisha Ganatra, in her feature film debut) learns that married sister Sarita (Sakina
Jaffrey) can't have a baby, she decides to play surrogate mother, but Reena's girlfriend (Jill
Hennessy) worries that three might be a crowd. Themes of love, family obligations and fertility swirl
through the story as Sarita grapples with her failure to conceive, and Reena's mother remains in the
dark about her daughter's same-sex relationship.
Sat. 11/15  Spiral Womyn's Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair.  9:00-5:00
Sat.  11/8  The Spiral Dance Showcase ~ 7:00-9:00 ~ $5-$15 sliding.
This month's performances include:  Heather (ILYAIMY).  
Sat. 11/29  Thanksgiving Feast & Dance ~ 8:00-12:00 ~ $10
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December hours:  Friday, Saturday & Sunday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Fridays ~ GED Study Group.
This is a weekly class that helps women study for the high school equivalence test.
Saturdays ~ Women's AA Meeting.  
We are an Open AA Meeting (that means "open" to anyone in any 12 step program
but it also includes folks who are not in 12 step or recovery but want to
attend/check-out an AA mtg.)   Our schedule is: 1st & 3rd Saturdays are Big Book
Studies and 2nd & 4th Saturdays are Discussion Meetings.
Saturdays ~ Peace of Mind Yoga with Jayda.  
This is a series of 5 classes, running consecutively for 5 weeks.  June 21st to July
19th.  Cost is $50 for 5 classes (paid in advance) or $15 per class for walk-in
students.
Sunday's ~ Spiraling Home Meeting ~ 1:00-4:00.
Sun. 12/7  Sunday Afternoon at the Movies.  1:00  
Free, but donations are
accepted.
An Angel At My Table (1990) 158 Minutes  Directed by Jane Campion
Academy Award winner Jane Campion directs this true story about Janet Frame (Kerry Fox), an
excruciatingly shy girl who escaped a dysfunctional upbringing and eight years in a mental
institution to become New Zealand's premier poet. The film unfolds as a trilogy chronicling Frame's
childhood and teenage years; her time as a teacher and her incarceration; and her years spent as a
writer traveling on a grant in Europe and finding first love.
Sat.  12/13  The Spiral Dance Showcase ~ 7:00-9:00 ~ $5-$15 sliding.
- performance TBA
Sat. 12/27  Womyn's Holiday Party & Dance ~ 8:00-12:00 $10.
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
    1
2
3
4
Closed for the
4th of July.
5
10:00-11:00
AA Meeting

11:30-12:30
Yoga Class
$10 in advance
6
1:00-3:00
Sunday
Afternoon at
the Movies
7
8
9
10
11
9:00-11:00
GED Study
Group
12
10:00-11:00
AA Meeting

11:30-12:30
Yoga Class
$10 in advance

7:00-9:00
Women's
Music
Showcase
$5-$15
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
10:00-11:00
AA Meeting

11:30-1:30
GED Study

11:30-12:30
Yoga Class
$10 in advance

1:00-4:00
Board Meeting
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
10:00-11:00
AA Meeting

11:30-1:30
GED Study

11:30-12:00
Yoga Class
$10 in advance
27
28
29
30
31
   
Hours: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday  9:00 - 5:00  and during special events.
July
All Events at the Spiral Dance Womyn's Center are for Women Only
unless otherwise noted on the calendar
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
          1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10:00-11:00
AA Meeting

11:30-1:30
GED Study

11:30 -12:30
Yoga Class
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
10:00-11:00
AA Meeting

11:30-12:30
GED Study

11:30-12:30
Yoga Class

1:00-4:00
Board Meeting
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
10:00-11:00
AA Meeting

11:30-1:30
GED Study

11:30-12:30
Yoga Class

12:30 - 4:00
Work Day -
Basement
24




31
25
26
27
28
29
7:00-9:00 pm
Jam Session
30
10:00-11:00
AA Meeting

11:30-12:30
GED Study

11:30-12:30
Yoga Class

12:30- 4:00
Work Day -
Basement
August
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
  1
2
3
4
5
9:00-11:00
GED Study
Group
6
10:00-11:00
AA Meeting

11:30-12:30
Yoga Class
$10 in advance

11:30-1:30
Stained Glass
$20 in advance
+supplies

2:00-5:00
Work Day -
Basement
7
1:00-3:00
Sunday
Afternoon at
the Movies
Love Donation
8
9
10
11












7:00 pm
Women of
Color Book
Club.  Reading
"Spirited."
12
9:00-11:00
GED Study
Group










7:00
Light of Truth
fund raiser
see below
13
10:00-11:00
AA Meeting

11:30 12:30
Yoga Class
$10 in advance

11:30-1:30
Stained Glass
$20 in advance
+ supplies

12:00
Oliver Street
Block Party

2:00-5:00
Work Day
Basement

7:00-9:00
Women's
Music
Showcase
$5-$15 sliding
14

1:00-4:00
Spiraling Home
Group Meeting
15
16
17
18








7:00pm
Women of
Color Book
Club.  Reading
"Spirited."
19
9:00-11:00
GED Study
Group
20
10:00-11:00
AA Meeting

11:30-12:30
Yoga Class
$10 in advance

1:30-1:30
Stained Glass
$20 in advance
+ supplies

2:00-5:00
Work Day
Basement

1:00-4:00
Board Meeting
21

1:00-4:00
Spiraling Home
Group Meeting
22
23
24
25










7:00pm
Women of
Color Book
Club.  Reading
"Spirited."
26
9:00-11:00
GED Study
Group









7:00-9:00 pm
Jam Session
27
10:00-11:00
AA Meeting

11:30-12:30
Yoga Class
$10 in advance

11:30-1:30
Stained Glass
$20 in advance
+ supplies

2:00-5:00
Work Day
Basement

7:00 pm
Sacred
Sexuality Class
Adults Only
$15
28

1:00-4:00
Spiraling Home
Group Meeting
29
30
       
September
Saturdays ~ Women's AA & 12 Step Meeting.  
We are an Open AA Meeting (that means "open" to anyone in any 12 step program but it also
includes folks who are not in 12 step or recovery but want to attend/check-out an AA mtg.)   Our
schedule is: 1st & 3rd Saturdays are Big Book Studies and 2nd & 4th Saturdays are Discussion
Meetings.
Saturdays ~ GED Study Group
This is a weekly class that helps women study for the high school equivalence test.
Saturdays ~ Peace of Mind Yoga with Jayda.  
This is a series of 5 classes, running consecutively for 5 weeks.  June 21st to July 19th.  Cost is $50
for 5 classes (paid in advance) or $15 per class for walk-in students.
Sunday Afternoon at the Movies ~
Amazons in America: Building Womyn's Culture at the Michigan Womyn's Music Festival (2006) 50 Minutes.  This is an
independent film made by Laurie J. Kendall.  It contains interviews with festival goers and  the meanings they give to their
experiences.
Radical Harmonies (2002) 92 Minutes
Woodstock meets women's liberation in this documentary that chronicles the evolution of women in
music and culture. Featuring festival and performance footage, interviews and archival material, this
award-winning film reveals the challenges faced by pioneers such as Cris Williamson, Margie Adam
and Linda Tillery in what was once a male-dominated industry. The Indigo Girls, Bitch and Animal, Ani
DiFranco and Melissa Ferrick are also featured.
Second Saturday ~ The Spiral Showcase ~ $5.00-$15.00 sliding scale
This month's showcase offers performances by two unique artists: Jessi Nymph and Hannah Spiro.       
Saturdays ~ Women's AA Meeting.  
We are an Open AA Meeting (that means "open" to anyone in any 12 step program but it also includes
folks who are not in 12 step or recovery but want to attend/check-out an AA mtg.)   Our schedule is:
1st & 3rd Saturdays are Big Book Studies and 2nd & 4th Saturdays are Discussion Meetings.
Saturdays ~ Peace of Mind Yoga with Jayda.  
This is a series of 5 classes, running consecutively for 5 weeks.  June 21st to July 19th.  Cost is $50
for 5 classes (paid in advance) or $15 per class for walk-in students.  
Last Friday ~ Women's Jam Session.
This is the night when musicians and their friends get together to make a joyful noise.  All womyn are
welcome.  Free, but donations are always welcome.