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SUMMARY:Soul Sisters Group at Unity of Sarasota
DESCRIPTION:Join Soul Sisters the 2nd Tuesday of the month from  1 – 3 pm at Unity of Sarasota \nSoul Sisters is an opportunity to create connections with other women along your spiritual journey. Through meditation\, sharing\, book discussion\, and prayer\, we will open our hearts and souls to see and share the beautiful creations we are. \nSoul Sisters Group at Unity of Sarasota \n  \n 
URL:https://unityofsarasota.org/event/soul-sisters-group-at-unity-of-sarasota-5-2/2026-02-10/
LOCATION:Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231\, United States\, Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Groups Ongoing,Small Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T180000
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SUMMARY:ACIM with Callie Nicholas
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://unityofsarasota.org/event/acim-with-callie-nicholas-3/2026-02-10/
LOCATION:Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231\, United States\, Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T234929
CREATED:20230803T022405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T134025Z
UID:10012096-1770804000-1770809400@unityofsarasota.org
SUMMARY:ACIM with Jerry Jordan
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://unityofsarasota.org/event/acim-with-jerry-jordan-4/2026-02-11/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T234929
CREATED:20221108T140311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T134100Z
UID:10007158-1770886800-1770912000@unityofsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Colleen Cassidy Painting Class
DESCRIPTION:Colleen Cassidy teaches an open class to people interested in watercolor painting. She had her own art school in Sarasota for the past 25 years and is a graduate of Ringling School of Art. \nPrice is $30 per class. Tuesday and Thursday  9:00am – 4:00pm. Rooms A & B at Unity of Sarasota. \nArt Class \n 
URL:https://unityofsarasota.org/event/colleen-cassidy-painting-class-2/2026-02-12/
LOCATION:Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231\, United States\, Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,On-Going Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T234929
CREATED:20260123T005550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T005550Z
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SUMMARY:The Mindfulness Meditation Group
DESCRIPTION:The Mindfulness Meditation Group meets every Thursday from 1 to 3 pm and is open to both beginners and experienced practitioners. Each gathering includes a 30-minute meditation\, with the first 10 minutes guided\, followed by silent practice. A presentation and group discussion follow the meditation. \nTopics explore mindfulness as a practical skill for daily life and draw from secular Buddhist teachings\, philosophy\, psychology\, and lived experience. Topics may include awareness\, reactivity and responsiveness\, ethics\, generosity\, gratitude\, habit patterns\, and how we relate to stress\, aging\, and uncertainty. \nThe group emphasizes direct experience over belief\, and discussion is encouraged. No prior meditation experience is required\, and no particular belief system is assumed. The intention is simply to cultivate greater clarity\, steadiness\, and human flourishing through mindful attention—both on and off the cushion.  All are welcome. www.mindfulnessmeditationgroup.com.
URL:https://unityofsarasota.org/event/the-mindfulness-meditation-group/2026-02-12/
LOCATION:Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231\, United States\, Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T234929
CREATED:20260123T044426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T193918Z
UID:10017410-1770901200-1770908400@unityofsarasota.org
SUMMARY:The Mindfulness Meditation Group
DESCRIPTION:The Mindfulness Meditation Group meets every Thursday from 1 to 3 pm and is open to both beginners and experienced practitioners. Each gathering includes a 30-minute meditation\, with the first 10 minutes guided\, followed by silent practice. A presentation and group discussion follow the meditation. \nTopics explore mindfulness as a practical skill for daily life and draw from secular Buddhist teachings\, philosophy\, psychology\, and lived experience. Topics may include awareness\, reactivity and responsiveness\, ethics\, generosity\, gratitude\, habit patterns\, and how we relate to stress\, aging\, and uncertainty. \nThe group emphasizes direct experience over belief\, and discussion is encouraged. No prior meditation experience is required\, and no particular belief system is assumed. The intention is simply to cultivate greater clarity\, steadiness\, and human flourishing through mindful attention—both on and off the cushion.  All are welcome. www.mindfulnessmeditationgroup.com. \nFacilitator: Steve Lovinger • 941-894-8563
URL:https://unityofsarasota.org/event/the-mindfulness-meditation-group-2/2026-02-12/
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T234929
CREATED:20240129T153014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T133826Z
UID:10014116-1770973200-1770998400@unityofsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Colleen Cassidy Art Class
DESCRIPTION:Colleen Cassidy teaches an open class to people interested in art. She had her own art school in Sarasota for the past 25 years and is a graduate of Ringling School of Art. \nPrice is $30 per class. Friday  9:00am – 4:00pm. Rooms A & B at Unity of Sarasota.
URL:https://unityofsarasota.org/event/colleen-cassidy-art-class-3/2026-02-13/
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T183000
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CREATED:20250708T170947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T170947Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Friday Film\, Food & Fun Night
DESCRIPTION:6:30 PM – Yummy buffet dinner* \n7:00 PM – Film which reflects Unity principles in action! Discussion following film. \n*Dinner includes a variety of pizzas (including veggie and gluten-free crust)\, salad\, dessert\, popcorn and a drink. \nAll for $10
URL:https://unityofsarasota.org/event/2nd-friday-film-food-fun-night-2/2026-02-13/
LOCATION:Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231\, United States\, Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T234929
CREATED:20241027T213120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T133746Z
UID:10015377-1771151400-1771155000@unityofsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Celebration Service at Unity of Sarasota
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Celebration Service at Unity of Sarasota
URL:https://unityofsarasota.org/event/sunday-celebration-service-at-unity-of-sarasota-3/2026-02-15/
LOCATION:Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231\, United States\, Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Services
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T234929
CREATED:20260114T170759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T170911Z
UID:10017082-1771156800-1771160400@unityofsarasota.org
SUMMARY:New Member Orientation Class
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Elizabeth has requested you read the book\, The Five Principles by Ellen Debenport. We have a few copies in the bookstore or you can order it through Amazon. \nPlease sign up in the Fellowship Hall.
URL:https://unityofsarasota.org/event/new-member-orientation-class/2026-02-15/
LOCATION:Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231\, United States\, Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T234929
CREATED:20230419T200335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T200336Z
UID:10011091-1771264800-1771268400@unityofsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Sangha SRQ - Buddhist Oriented Recovery Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Refuge Recovery is a practice\, a process\, a set of tools\, a treatment\, and a path to healing addiction and the suffering caused by addiction. The main inspiration and guiding philosophy for the Refuge Recovery program are the teachings of Siddhartha (Sid) Gautama\, a man who lived in India twenty-five hundred years ago. Sid was a radical psychologist and a spiritual revolutionary. Through his own efforts and practices he came to understand why human beings experience and cause so much suffering. He referred to the root cause of suffering as “uncontrollable thirst or repetitive craving.” This “thirst” tends to arise in relation to pleasure\, but it may also arise as a craving for unpleasant experiences to go away\, or as an addiction to people\, places\, things\, or experiences. This is the same thirst of the alcoholic\, the same craving as the addict\, and the same attachment as the codependent. \nEventually\, Sid came to understand and experience a way of living that ended all forms of suffering. He did this through a practice and process that includes meditation\, wise actions\, and compassion. After freeing himself from the suffering caused by craving\, he spent the rest of his life teaching others how to live a life of well-being and freedom\, a life free from suffering. \nSid became known as the Buddha\, and his teachings became known as Buddhism. The Refuge Recovery program has adapted the core teachings of the Buddha as a treatment of addiction. \nFor more information on this meeting\, email: rr-srq@mail.com
URL:https://unityofsarasota.org/event/sangha-srq-buddhist-oriented-recovery-meeting-2/2026-02-16/
LOCATION:Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231\, United States\, Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Groups Ongoing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T234929
CREATED:20221108T140311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T134100Z
UID:10007159-1771318800-1771344000@unityofsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Colleen Cassidy Painting Class
DESCRIPTION:Colleen Cassidy teaches an open class to people interested in watercolor painting. She had her own art school in Sarasota for the past 25 years and is a graduate of Ringling School of Art. \nPrice is $30 per class. Tuesday and Thursday  9:00am – 4:00pm. Rooms A & B at Unity of Sarasota. \nArt Class \n 
URL:https://unityofsarasota.org/event/colleen-cassidy-painting-class-2/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231\, United States\, Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,On-Going Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T234929
CREATED:20251029T204508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T204508Z
UID:10016505-1771351200-1771356600@unityofsarasota.org
SUMMARY:ACIM with Callie Nicholas
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://unityofsarasota.org/event/acim-with-callie-nicholas-3/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231\, United States\, Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T234929
CREATED:20230803T022405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T134025Z
UID:10012097-1771408800-1771414200@unityofsarasota.org
SUMMARY:ACIM with Jerry Jordan
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://unityofsarasota.org/event/acim-with-jerry-jordan-4/2026-02-18/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T234929
CREATED:20260204T180949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T180958Z
UID:10017670-1771437600-1771441200@unityofsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Lent Meditation Service
DESCRIPTION:Music\, Message\, Mediation \nwith Rev. Elizabeth Longo and music by Cheryl Chaffee
URL:https://unityofsarasota.org/event/lent-meditation-service/
CATEGORIES:Services
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T234929
CREATED:20221108T140311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T134100Z
UID:10007160-1771491600-1771516800@unityofsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Colleen Cassidy Painting Class
DESCRIPTION:Colleen Cassidy teaches an open class to people interested in watercolor painting. She had her own art school in Sarasota for the past 25 years and is a graduate of Ringling School of Art. \nPrice is $30 per class. Tuesday and Thursday  9:00am – 4:00pm. Rooms A & B at Unity of Sarasota. \nArt Class \n 
URL:https://unityofsarasota.org/event/colleen-cassidy-painting-class-2/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231\, United States\, Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,On-Going Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T234929
CREATED:20260123T005550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T005550Z
UID:10017151-1771506000-1771513200@unityofsarasota.org
SUMMARY:The Mindfulness Meditation Group
DESCRIPTION:The Mindfulness Meditation Group meets every Thursday from 1 to 3 pm and is open to both beginners and experienced practitioners. Each gathering includes a 30-minute meditation\, with the first 10 minutes guided\, followed by silent practice. A presentation and group discussion follow the meditation. \nTopics explore mindfulness as a practical skill for daily life and draw from secular Buddhist teachings\, philosophy\, psychology\, and lived experience. Topics may include awareness\, reactivity and responsiveness\, ethics\, generosity\, gratitude\, habit patterns\, and how we relate to stress\, aging\, and uncertainty. \nThe group emphasizes direct experience over belief\, and discussion is encouraged. No prior meditation experience is required\, and no particular belief system is assumed. The intention is simply to cultivate greater clarity\, steadiness\, and human flourishing through mindful attention—both on and off the cushion.  All are welcome. www.mindfulnessmeditationgroup.com.
URL:https://unityofsarasota.org/event/the-mindfulness-meditation-group/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231\, United States\, Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T234929
CREATED:20260123T044426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T193918Z
UID:10017411-1771506000-1771513200@unityofsarasota.org
SUMMARY:The Mindfulness Meditation Group
DESCRIPTION:The Mindfulness Meditation Group meets every Thursday from 1 to 3 pm and is open to both beginners and experienced practitioners. Each gathering includes a 30-minute meditation\, with the first 10 minutes guided\, followed by silent practice. A presentation and group discussion follow the meditation. \nTopics explore mindfulness as a practical skill for daily life and draw from secular Buddhist teachings\, philosophy\, psychology\, and lived experience. Topics may include awareness\, reactivity and responsiveness\, ethics\, generosity\, gratitude\, habit patterns\, and how we relate to stress\, aging\, and uncertainty. \nThe group emphasizes direct experience over belief\, and discussion is encouraged. No prior meditation experience is required\, and no particular belief system is assumed. The intention is simply to cultivate greater clarity\, steadiness\, and human flourishing through mindful attention—both on and off the cushion.  All are welcome. www.mindfulnessmeditationgroup.com. \nFacilitator: Steve Lovinger • 941-894-8563
URL:https://unityofsarasota.org/event/the-mindfulness-meditation-group-2/2026-02-19/
CATEGORIES:Class
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T234929
CREATED:20240129T153014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T133826Z
UID:10014117-1771578000-1771603200@unityofsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Colleen Cassidy Art Class
DESCRIPTION:Colleen Cassidy teaches an open class to people interested in art. She had her own art school in Sarasota for the past 25 years and is a graduate of Ringling School of Art. \nPrice is $30 per class. Friday  9:00am – 4:00pm. Rooms A & B at Unity of Sarasota.
URL:https://unityofsarasota.org/event/colleen-cassidy-art-class-3/2026-02-20/
CATEGORIES:Class
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T234929
CREATED:20251223T165628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T005922Z
UID:10016941-1771610400-1771615800@unityofsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Drum Circle at the Labyrinth
DESCRIPTION:Monthly on the 3rd Friday
URL:https://unityofsarasota.org/event/drum-circle-at-the-labyrinth/2026-02-20/
LOCATION:Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231\, United States\, Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,labyrinth
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T234929
CREATED:20241027T213120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T133746Z
UID:10015378-1771756200-1771759800@unityofsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Celebration Service at Unity of Sarasota
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Celebration Service at Unity of Sarasota
URL:https://unityofsarasota.org/event/sunday-celebration-service-at-unity-of-sarasota-3/2026-02-22/
LOCATION:Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231\, United States\, Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Services
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T234929
CREATED:20230419T200335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T200336Z
UID:10011092-1771869600-1771873200@unityofsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Sangha SRQ - Buddhist Oriented Recovery Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Refuge Recovery is a practice\, a process\, a set of tools\, a treatment\, and a path to healing addiction and the suffering caused by addiction. The main inspiration and guiding philosophy for the Refuge Recovery program are the teachings of Siddhartha (Sid) Gautama\, a man who lived in India twenty-five hundred years ago. Sid was a radical psychologist and a spiritual revolutionary. Through his own efforts and practices he came to understand why human beings experience and cause so much suffering. He referred to the root cause of suffering as “uncontrollable thirst or repetitive craving.” This “thirst” tends to arise in relation to pleasure\, but it may also arise as a craving for unpleasant experiences to go away\, or as an addiction to people\, places\, things\, or experiences. This is the same thirst of the alcoholic\, the same craving as the addict\, and the same attachment as the codependent. \nEventually\, Sid came to understand and experience a way of living that ended all forms of suffering. He did this through a practice and process that includes meditation\, wise actions\, and compassion. After freeing himself from the suffering caused by craving\, he spent the rest of his life teaching others how to live a life of well-being and freedom\, a life free from suffering. \nSid became known as the Buddha\, and his teachings became known as Buddhism. The Refuge Recovery program has adapted the core teachings of the Buddha as a treatment of addiction. \nFor more information on this meeting\, email: rr-srq@mail.com
URL:https://unityofsarasota.org/event/sangha-srq-buddhist-oriented-recovery-meeting-2/2026-02-23/
LOCATION:Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231\, United States\, Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Groups Ongoing
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T234929
CREATED:20221108T140311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T134100Z
UID:10007161-1771923600-1771948800@unityofsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Colleen Cassidy Painting Class
DESCRIPTION:Colleen Cassidy teaches an open class to people interested in watercolor painting. She had her own art school in Sarasota for the past 25 years and is a graduate of Ringling School of Art. \nPrice is $30 per class. Tuesday and Thursday  9:00am – 4:00pm. Rooms A & B at Unity of Sarasota. \nArt Class \n 
URL:https://unityofsarasota.org/event/colleen-cassidy-painting-class-2/2026-02-24/
LOCATION:Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231\, United States\, Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,On-Going Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T234929
CREATED:20251231T020158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T035206Z
UID:10016964-1771938000-1771943400@unityofsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Circle of Light Group Facilitated by Rev. Elizabeth Longo
DESCRIPTION:A sacred gathering in truth where we are uplifted through prayer\, meditation\, and authentic sharing. Together\, we hold space for one another’s intentions and cultivate inner peace as we envision our country and our world bathed in divine light. This 90-minute gathering is an intentional support group dedicated to expanding consciousness\, nurturing the soul\, and tapping into the joy of truly living.
URL:https://unityofsarasota.org/event/circle-of-light-group-facilitated-by-rev-elizabeth-longo/2026-02-24/
LOCATION:Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231\, United States\, Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions,Groups Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T193000
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CREATED:20251029T204508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T204508Z
UID:10016506-1771956000-1771961400@unityofsarasota.org
SUMMARY:ACIM with Callie Nicholas
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://unityofsarasota.org/event/acim-with-callie-nicholas-3/2026-02-24/
LOCATION:Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231\, United States\, Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T234929
CREATED:20230803T022405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T134025Z
UID:10012098-1772013600-1772019000@unityofsarasota.org
SUMMARY:ACIM with Jerry Jordan
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://unityofsarasota.org/event/acim-with-jerry-jordan-4/2026-02-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T234929
CREATED:20260122T192432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T193550Z
UID:10017084-1772042400-1772047800@unityofsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Reiki Enlightenment Circle
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to a sacred space for healing\, positivity\, and spiritual growth. Whether you’re a Reiki practitioner or simply seeking peace\, this circle is for you. Let’s connect\, heal\, and grow together! \nThe Forth Wednesday of each month 6:00 pm \nRoom A&B \nLove Offering \nFor details\, call Dr. Robin Heaton \n941-539-0346
URL:https://unityofsarasota.org/event/reiki-enlightenment-circle-3/2026-02-25/
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T234929
CREATED:20221108T140311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T134100Z
UID:10007162-1772096400-1772121600@unityofsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Colleen Cassidy Painting Class
DESCRIPTION:Colleen Cassidy teaches an open class to people interested in watercolor painting. She had her own art school in Sarasota for the past 25 years and is a graduate of Ringling School of Art. \nPrice is $30 per class. Tuesday and Thursday  9:00am – 4:00pm. Rooms A & B at Unity of Sarasota. \nArt Class \n 
URL:https://unityofsarasota.org/event/colleen-cassidy-painting-class-2/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231\, United States\, Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,On-Going Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T234929
CREATED:20260123T005550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T005550Z
UID:10017152-1772110800-1772118000@unityofsarasota.org
SUMMARY:The Mindfulness Meditation Group
DESCRIPTION:The Mindfulness Meditation Group meets every Thursday from 1 to 3 pm and is open to both beginners and experienced practitioners. Each gathering includes a 30-minute meditation\, with the first 10 minutes guided\, followed by silent practice. A presentation and group discussion follow the meditation. \nTopics explore mindfulness as a practical skill for daily life and draw from secular Buddhist teachings\, philosophy\, psychology\, and lived experience. Topics may include awareness\, reactivity and responsiveness\, ethics\, generosity\, gratitude\, habit patterns\, and how we relate to stress\, aging\, and uncertainty. \nThe group emphasizes direct experience over belief\, and discussion is encouraged. No prior meditation experience is required\, and no particular belief system is assumed. The intention is simply to cultivate greater clarity\, steadiness\, and human flourishing through mindful attention—both on and off the cushion.  All are welcome. www.mindfulnessmeditationgroup.com.
URL:https://unityofsarasota.org/event/the-mindfulness-meditation-group/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231\, United States\, Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T234929
CREATED:20260123T044426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T193918Z
UID:10017412-1772110800-1772118000@unityofsarasota.org
SUMMARY:The Mindfulness Meditation Group
DESCRIPTION:The Mindfulness Meditation Group meets every Thursday from 1 to 3 pm and is open to both beginners and experienced practitioners. Each gathering includes a 30-minute meditation\, with the first 10 minutes guided\, followed by silent practice. A presentation and group discussion follow the meditation. \nTopics explore mindfulness as a practical skill for daily life and draw from secular Buddhist teachings\, philosophy\, psychology\, and lived experience. Topics may include awareness\, reactivity and responsiveness\, ethics\, generosity\, gratitude\, habit patterns\, and how we relate to stress\, aging\, and uncertainty. \nThe group emphasizes direct experience over belief\, and discussion is encouraged. No prior meditation experience is required\, and no particular belief system is assumed. The intention is simply to cultivate greater clarity\, steadiness\, and human flourishing through mindful attention—both on and off the cushion.  All are welcome. www.mindfulnessmeditationgroup.com. \nFacilitator: Steve Lovinger • 941-894-8563
URL:https://unityofsarasota.org/event/the-mindfulness-meditation-group-2/2026-02-26/
CATEGORIES:Class
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