The Harp Foundation

Spring 2012 E-News

Editor — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:43:04 +0000

Save The Dates! Spring 2012

Future Events:

Save the Date!

WHAT: Celebrating Significant Women of the Centennial
WHEN: May 20th, 2012

4:00 – 7:00 PM

WHERE: AZ State Capitol

Harps Society

Bring change for the parking meters.

WHAT: HarpFusion in concert

WHEN: Saturday, April 21st, 7pm WHERE: Church At Litchfield Park- 300 N Old Litchfield Rd,

Litchfield Park, AZ

COST: Tickets $20 or $25 for premium seats.

Call 623 935-9148 for information or tickets

WHAT: Dreams, Harp and Healing

WHEN: April 30, 2012

6-8 pm

WHERE: 5752 N. 2nd Ave., Phx 85013

$30 Donations recommended

Please Join Us For These Significant Events!

Blessings,

Joyce Buekers
Executive Director
(602) 717-7001/buekers@aol.com

SOS & Events 2012

Editor — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:42:08 +0000

Please Join Us Once Again…

Future Events:

Save the Date!

WHAT: Celebrating Significant Women of the Centennial

WHEN: Sunday, May 20, 2012
4:00 – 7:00 PM
WHERE: The Arizona State Capitol
1700 W. Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Harps Society

WHAT: Spring Tea

WHEN: Sunday, April 15, 2012

3 p.m.

WHERE: The home of Linda Petersen, 2425 E. Yucca, Phoenix 85028

RSVP to Linda at 602.992.2527

Please bring some cookies, tea or sandwiches to share.

WHAT: Tess Epperson’s Graduate Recital

WHEN: Saturday, April 21, 2012

2:30 p.m

WHERE: ASU Music 5th floor Recital Hall in Tempe

This venue is in the distinctive “cupcake” round building right next to Gammage.

Bring change for the parking meters.

WHAT: HarpFusion in concert

WHEN: Saturday, April 21st, 7pm WHERE: Church At Litchfield Park- 300 N Old Litchfield Rd,

Litchfield Park, AZ

COST: Tickets $20 or $25 for premium seats.

Call 623 935-9148 for information or tickets

WHAT: Dreams, Harp and Healing

WHEN: April 30, 2012

6-8 pm

WHERE: 5752 N. 2nd Ave., Phx 85013

$30 Donations recommended

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To register: http://april2012sosw.eventbrite.com/

HARP WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITY

with Martha Gallagher

Martha Gallagher – Harper, songwriter and recording artist is back in Phoenix!

Martha has been a guest artist/clinician at such prestigious schools as THE BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC and THE BOSTON CONSERVATORY! She has been a featured guest performer and workshop presenter at Harp Conferences all over the U.S.!

Her new workshop “Illumination and Inspiration”

WHEN: Saturday, April 28, 2012 - 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

WHERE: Beatitudes Campus of Care

1610 W. Glendale, Phoenix, AZ.

Enter at the guard gate off of Glendale Avenue and the school is on the immediate right hand side.

BRING: Harp, music stand and any questions

FEE: $65

Pre-registration is required. Please mail your registration fee and questions promptly to:

Jocelyn Obermeyer

20808 N 27th Ave. #1115

Phoenix, AZ 85027

Make check or money order payable to: Martha Gallagher

“Martha’s workshop was one of the most inspiring, informative, and useful workshops I have ever taken.”

M. Wakefield, Harper

Come and enjoy!

Blessings,

Joyce Buekers
Executive Director
(602) 717-7001/buekers@aol.com

Ladies Luncheon 2012

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Dear Friends:

Having a dialogue between yourself and one of the characters in the Gospel story is a refreshing way to learn the most special stories of the scriptures. You could become one of the existing characters, or pretend that you are a bystander in the story who is curious about why the other character is thinking and acting the way that s/he is. Our last session together will provide you with a gift of Renewal—and tools to use throughout your journey! Have a wonderful Season of Lent and enjoy the Ecumenical Journey of Renewal and enjoy the beautiful weather and have a wonderful spring!

Come join us!

Blessings, Rev. Joyce Buekers and Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson

Week 6

Week 5

Week 4

Week 3

Marjorie Thompson – Imaginative Engagement with Scripture

LLL5 Spiritual Bible Study Practices (5)
Week 2Mark 8

Spiritual Disciplines – Ignatius Contemplation

Week 1

Mark 1

Marjorie Thompson – Group Lectio Divina

Spring 2012 Events

Editor — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:40:36 +0000

The Harp Foundation Community Events

March/April Events

3/26/12 -Dreams, Harp and Healing

3/28/12 – Ladies Lenten Luncheon Series

4/15/12 – The Sisterhood of Super Women

SAVE THE DATE

“CELEBRATING SIGNIFICANT WOMEN OF THE CENTENNIAL”

Sunday, May 20, 2012

4:00-7:00 PM

Dear Friends,

Please be our guest…

We have 3 wonderful upcoming events we are sure you won’t want to miss. There is a chance to share your dreams, enrich your life and celebrate life with women.

Dreams, Harp and Healing Workshop

DATE: Monday, March 26, 2012

TIME: 6:00-8:00 pm

LOCATION: 5752 N. 2nd Ave. Phx, 85013

Ladies Lenten Luncheon Series

DATE: Wednesday, March 28, 2012

TIME: 11:30 am-1:00 pm

LOCATION: 5752 N. 2nd Ave. Phx, 85013

The Sisterhood of Super Women

DATE: Sunday, April 15, 2012

TIME: Noon-2:00 pm

LOCATION: 5752 N. 2nd Ave. Phx, 85013

We look forward to sharing these memories with you and building our ever growing community.

Blessings,

Joyce Buekers, Executive Director

The Harp Foundation

March Events 2012

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Why don’t you come and write your own “real life version” of the Gospel story, after identifying with one of the characters. Write the story to be a reflection of your life, now. Think about how God might be entering the story of YOUR life through this type of event. After pondering the Gospel passage, and finding where it touches you in your personal life right now, create your own “breath prayer” to God, to guide and heal you where you need this the most.

A breath prayer is a short prayer that reflects an authentic desire, feeling, thought or need from within. Sit in a quiet place, speak aloud or silently a word or short phrase of your heart. Repeat those words. As you repeat that prayer, allow the words to connect with the rhythm of your breath – becoming a breath prayer.

Centering prayer is a method of silent prayer that prepares you to receive the gift of contemplative prayer – prayer in which you experience God’s presence within you. A presence closer than breathing, closer than thinking, closer than consciousness itself. This method of prayer is both a relationship with God and a discipline to foster that relationship.

Centering prayer is a receptive prayer of resting in God. It requires listening, quieting the chatter within your mind to be open to receive Christ within. The use of mantras, breath prayers or lectio divina may assist you in entering into centered prayer. Centered prayer nurtures your personal relationship with God and invites you to move beyond conversation with Christ to communion with him/her.

We look forward to having you join us for our session number 5, and know that you are always welcome to come for session 6 even if you have not been able to attend. Enjoy the ecumenical journey of renewal with us.

Come join us!
Blessings, Rev. Joyce Buekers and Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson

Week 5

Week 4

Week 3

Marjorie Thompson – Imaginative Engagement with Scripture

LLL5 Spiritual Bible Study Practices (5)

Week 2

Mark 8

Spiritual Disciplines – Ignatius Contemplation

Week 1

Mark 1

Marjorie Thompson – Group Lectio Divina

Lenten Luncheon

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Dear Ones,

For the past five years, friends, family, business and faith associates, and friends and associates of friends have been gathering in Reverend Joyce Buekers home over the Wednesdays of Lent for a personal and “up close” Lenten experience. We called it the Ladies Lenten Luncheon Series. We are reaching out to you and members of your faith community who might be looking for the spiritual connection to the Gospel that we provide so many during this sacred time.

A group clergy from the United Church of Christ Southwest Conference met recently with Rev. Marjorie J. Thompson for a “Living the Lenten Lectionary” retreat at the Beatitudes Campus. Rev. Thompson is the author of “Soul Feast: An Invitation to the Christian Spiritual Life,” and founder of “Transforming Practice Ministries”. The scripture study tools we learned during this retreat (see the attached document) will be the basis of our Lenten Women’s Journey of Renewal for 2012, our Arizona Centennial Year.

We are looking forward to having you join us for the series or any of the one week, to learn new spiritual discipline, and engage your own spiritual journey, and guide other women on their spiritual paths. We would also love to get the word out to women about this Lenten series (LLL5) !

Therefore, during this 40 days of Lent, we are inviting women to either meet in person weekly for a small group experience or join us through our online exercises for the Ecumenical Lenten Journey of Renewal. Through either approach, they will be enriched through the process.

We are pleased to provide the materials and format for each Wednesday session, each week studying the Gospel passage(s) assigned to the upcoming Sunday and utilizing one spiritual discipline from the list.

We would love to have you participate for either the online or the small group version. All you need to do is RSVP by phone or email to:

Rev. Joyce Buekers, Executive Director, The Harp Foundation at 602-230-7070 or buekers@aol.com or

Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson, Minister for Clergy Health and Vitality Programs, United Church of Christ-

Southwest Conference at 480-513-1125 or revbethjohnsonphd@gmail.com

Blessings,

Rev. Joyce Buekers and Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson

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Feb 2012 E-news

Editor — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:34:46 +0000

February 2012

In this Issue

Centennial Kick-Off

StarShine Academy

Corporate Citizen

Jennifer Funke

Sisterhood of Superwomen

Upcoming Events

Centennial Radio Show KFNX 1100 AM, 4-5pm Saturday, February 11, 2012 -BobFishman and Cathy Droz co-host a Centennial On-Air radioshow with special guests: Sallie Sargent, President of Spectacular Productions and Kari Yatkowski, President of Corporate Citizen

February 11, 2012 -

Harp Workshop with Louise Trotter 9:30am-3:30pm Location: Clubhouse at Scottsdale House, 4800 N. 68th Street, Scottsdale 85251

February 12, 2012 - Louis Trotter-Harp of Many Colors1:30pm Location:

Beatitudes Campus of Care Life Center 1616 W. Glendale Ave. Phx 85021

For more upcoming events, please visit the events page on our website here

Cynthia Richmond & Dr. Phil

Dreams, Harp and Healing Workshop

featuring Dr. GladysMcGarey and Cynthia Richmond at Rev. Joyce Buekers home, 5752 N 2nd Ave. (5 houses south of Bethany Home Road). $30 donation requested with scholarships available – last

Mondays of each month in 2012, February 27th, March 26th, April 30th from 6 – 8pm.

Celebrate Women Afternoon Tea

May -2012 TBA

Harps in the Garden

November -2012 TBA

Harpist Training Available.

Call The Harp Foundation office (602-265-4014) for more information.

Let us Entertain You!

Our solo and ensemble harpists add that special touch to your family or corporate gathering. Call us at 602-265-4014 or email usto schedule your harpists.

Get your CDs!

We have therapeutic and holiday harp CDs for every occasion and mood. Get yours today!

Donate Now!

Your donation makes it possible for The Harp Foundation to continue its work of providing soothing therapeutic harp music to those in crises or with special needs. We need your help. Please donate today!

The Harp Foundation · 400 West Camelback Road · Suite 304 · Phoenix, Arizona 85013 602.265.4014

Jan 2012 E-news

Editor — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:33:33 +0000

January 2012

In this Issue

Dreams Harps & Healing

Blessings Project

Celebrate Women 2012

Radio Talk Show

Angel Song Testimonial

Upcoming Events

For more upcoming events, please visit the events page on our website here

Cynthia Richmond & Dr. Phil

Dreams, Harp and Healing Workshop

featuring Dr. GladysMcGarey and Cynthia Richmond at Rev. Joyce Buekers home, 5752 N 2nd Ave. (5 houses south of Bethany Home Road).$30 donation requested – with scholarships available

Monday, January 30, 2012 from 6 – 8pm.

Celebrate Women Afternoon Tea

May -2012 TBA

Harps in the Garden

November -2012 TBA

Harpist Training Available. Call The Harp Foundation office (602-265-4014) for more information.

Let us Entertain You!

Our solo and ensemble harpists add that special touch to your family or corporate gathering. Call us at 602-265-4014 or email usto schedule your harpists.

Get your CDs!

We have therapeutic and holiday harp CDs for every occasion and mood. Get yours today!

Kick off to a Great Centennial Year – 2012

We are moving into the centennial year developing relationships partnerships, and corporate sponsors that will serve as a catalyst to increasing the reach and community influence that The Harp Foundation has in Arizona. We have developed harp programs throughout the community, and as we set our focus on this great centennial year we thank you for your continued partnership and support to help further the mission of The Harp Foundation.

Reverend Joyce Buekers Opening Kickoff–Truly a Blessing

“A Blessing to one another: Pope John Paul II and the Jewish People”

The message of this Blessing Exhibit-openness, respect, dialogue and reconciliation- is a timely one for all of us in Arizona in the Centennial. It is an example of how we can live our faith to forge relationships, face contemporary issues together, and build health, harmonious community–-transforming lives and healing hearts.

www.blessingprojectaz.org

www.theharpfoundation.org

Dreams Harps & Healing 2012 Schedule

Mondays, January 30,

February 20,

March 26,

April 30

6:00 – 8:00 PM

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Please join us next week for The Harp Foundation’s “Dream, Harp and Healing” Workshop featuring Dr. Gladys T. McGarey (Mother of Holistic Medicine and Living Medicine) and Cynthia Richmond (our keynote speaker), an internationally renowned dreams specialist who appears frequently on Oprah, the View, and Dr. Phil. It will be an enthralling interactive experience while listening to the sacred sounds of therapeutic harp music.

Save The Date For Our 2nd Annual Celebrate Women in May 2012

Yes! A miracle happened on Sunday, May 22^nd, 2011 as The Harp Foundation filled Cummings Hall of the Phoenix Art Museum to capacity (over 300 in attendance) with the lyrically wonderful sounds of harps amidst the laughter and friendship of hundreds of guests for the “Celebrating Women” Afternoon Tea.

Picture a small premature baby coming out of surgery and calming within a few minutes after listening to beautiful harp music. Less pain medication is needed and the baby is able to get home sooner. The Harp Foundation provides therapeutic harp music for the essential healing, comfort and well being of individuals in crisis or with special needs – from prebirth to end of life. That’s what The Harp Foundation does in our various hospital, hospice, school, and outreach programs. To find out more, visit our web site at TheHarpFoundation.org.

Description of Program:

The Harp Foundation presents the 40th Street Group Radio Talk Show Program - Connecting the community one string at a time, The program is used as a means of increasing visibility and outreach for The Harp Foundation. The radio talk show is building credibility and visibility for the organization and creating innovative teams and collaborations. This is an excellent centennial strategy and social enterprise model where Great People, with Great Minds and Great Ideas come together to help improve the community and the world.

KFNX 100 AM RadioSaturdays, 4-5 pm

“Connecting the Community One string at a time”

Angel Song Testimonial – A Special Thanks to Sister Margaret

The “Angel Song” CD, generously donated to the Cardiac intensive Care Unit by The Harp Foundation was able to provide an infant with much comfort and relation. This particular infant cameback from na invsive heart surgery and was not coping well to her surrounding environment. As soon as I could lower the lights and softly play the soothing harp music she was able to calm down ad fall asleep. The soothing sounds of the harp was a great benefit not only to thepatient, but also to her family. Wecan’t thank you enough for providing such a wonderful CD!

-Tarah Shideler

(Child Life Specialist, Phoenix Children’s Hospital)

Donate Now!

The Harp Foundation · 400 West Camelback Road · Suite 304 · Phoenix, Arizona 85013 602.265.4014

End of Year 2011

Editor — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:32:47 +0000

December 2011

Upcoming Events

For more upcoming events, please visit the events page on our website here

Dreams, Harp and Healing Workshop
featuring Dr. GladysMcGarey and Cynthia Richmond at Rev. Joyce Buekers home, 5752 N 2nd Ave. (5 houses south of Bethany Home Road).$30 donation requested – with scholarships available. January 16th, 2012.

The Harp Foundation’sTherapeutic Harp Training Program, Please call for information.

Harpist Training Available.Call The Harp Foundation office (602-265-4014) for more information.

Get your CDs!

We have therapeutic and holiday harp CDs for every occasion and mood. Get yours today!

Thank You for Your Support!

Happy Holidays from all of us at The Harp Foundation! We have had an amazing year developing relationships, partnerships and corporate sponsors that will serve as a catalyst to increasing the reach and community influence that The Harp Foundation has on Arizona.

We have developed harp programs throughout the community and as we set our focus on the coming 2012 centennial year, we THANK YOU for your continued partnership and support to help further the mission of The Harp Foundation. With your year end donation, we will be able to enhance and expand our important programs into medical centers, hospitals, schools and community organizations.

The Harp Foundation is a 501(C)3 organization that is proud to have your support for its valuable programs and any donations are tax deductible. It is so easy to donate online now and receive your 2011 tax deduction!!!

Thank you in advance for your continued support of The Harp Foundation and as we enter into the New Year have an amazing 2012!!!

The Harp Foundation · 400 West Camelback Road · Suite 304 · Phoenix, Arizona 85013 602.265.4014

Harps in the Garden 2011

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Guest Speaker Ian Percy will talk to us briefly about how quantum and energetic principles can help us access the Infinite Possibilities all around us.

The bottom line is this:

The organization with the most energy wins!

Ian is an organizational psychologist and a “possibilities expert.”
An internationally renowned speaker, author and consultant, he was declared “One of the top 21 speakers for the 21st century” by Successful Meetings magazine.

Click here to purchase your tickets online,

or call us at 602.265.4014.

COMPLIMENTARY VALET PARKING
(Drive to the entrance of Mike & Joyce’s house for Drop-Off.)

See map below.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The Harp Foundation · 400 West Camelback Road · Suite 304 · Phoenix, Arizona 85013 · 602.265.4014
info@theharpfoundation.org