Lunch and Learn

 

Lunch and Learn

 

Our Lunch and Learn Community Luncheon meets on the third Tuesday of each month from Noon to 1:15 p.m. in our Spirit Room.

A new and exciting presenter every month!

Lunch is a potluck! Please bring your favorite dish to share, a main dish, salad, veggies, or dessert.

Newcomers are always welcome. 

Love offerings will be gratefully accepted.

Please register in advance so we can prepare seating arrangements!

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April

Rev. Michele Coles

The April Lunch and Learn is on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Topic: Play as a Spiritual Practice

We welcome back Rev. Michele Cole.

Play is not what you do when there is time. Play is intentional and sacred. In this lighthearted play shop, we’ll explore how play connects us to presence, imagination, creativity, healing, and joy. Michele’s own spiritual path has been shaped by playful expression through singing, dancing, coloring, comedy, board games, euchre clubs, and trying something new, like glass blowing or making a stained-glass ornament. We’ll end with a simple activity designed to spark imagination, laughter, and connection. No special skills are required. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to play.

Rev. Michele Coles is an ordained Unity minister who believes in using the powers within us to heal and find purpose. She is currently Senior Minister at Unity of Medina.

Please note that this meeting will not include a potluck. You may bring a brown bag lunch.

Newcomers are always welcome. 

Love offerings will be gratefully accepted.

Please register in advance so we can prepare seating arrangements!

Lunch and Learn

 

 

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May

diane spenceThe May Lunch and Learn is on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

Topic: Container Gardening

We welcome back Master Gardener Diane Spence.

May is the perfect time to plant a container garden. Join us to learn how to design eye-catching planters, choose plants that thrive in pots, and care for them throughout the season. We’ll talk about creative planting ideas, how containers can enhance your garden, and some successes—and not-so-successful experiments—from real gardeners. Each participant will receive a small plant to take home.

Diane Spence has been a Master Gardener through the Ohio State Extension Service for many years, helping to educate and spread research-based information to the public. She loves care taking of gardens and houseplants. Diane and her husband, Tom, lead our Grateful Gardeners Group. Learn more about our Grateful Gardeners at https://unityspiritualcenter.com/unity-grateful-gardeners. 

Lunch is a potluck! Please bring your favorite dish to share, a main dish, salad, veggies, or dessert.

Newcomers are always welcome. 

Love offerings will be gratefully accepted.

Please register in advance so we can prepare seating arrangements!

Lunch and Learn

 

 

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June

Monica JohnsThe June Lunch and Learn is on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

Topic: The Beauty of Lake View Cemetery through Monuments

We welcome Monica Johns, President of Johns-Carabelli & Semerano Monuments.          

Join Monica Johns and discover the history, beauty, and artistry that can be found in Lake View Cemetery. Founded in 1869, Lake View has played a significant role in documenting Cleveland's history. Located in Cleveland, East Cleveland, and Cleveland Heights, Lakeview is included in the National Registry of Historic Places. Come learn more about this Cleveland gem and the treasures it holds.

Monica Johns is a member of the Greater Cleveland Cemetery Association and a board member of the Education Foundation of the AICA. Monica has been recognized for her design skills by many associations, including two international associations, the American Institute of Commemorative Art (AICA) and Monument Builders of North America. She is passionate about educating those who share her passion for art and design and often speaks at national conventions. Locally, with community groups, she regularly gives talks on the history and artistry of Lake View Cemetery, where she continues to design memorials to this day.

Please note that this meeting will not include a potluck. You may bring a brown bag lunch.

Newcomers are always welcome. 

Love offerings will be gratefully accepted.

Please register in advance so we can prepare seating arrangements!

Lunch and Learn

 

 

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Please be advised that photographs and video footage may be taken during this event. These images may be used by Unity Spiritual Center Westlake for promotional purposes in various media, including social media, websites, and printed materials. By attending this event, you consent to being photographed and filmed and to the use of your image in these media. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Previous topics have included:

  • Sacred Geometry 

  • Reflexology

  • Organization

  • Reiki

  • Eating a vegetarian diet

  • Discovering alkaline foods

  • Summer Solstice

  • Gratitude

  • Alternative Medicine: Time to Ditch Your Doctor?

  • Buddha Bowls

  • How to Read and Decipher Food Labels

  • Medicare Advantage Plans

  • Chili cook-off

  • A Course in Miracles

  • Dr. Diana Pi

  • Space for Your Soul

  • Toastmasters

  • Edgar Casey

  • Food as the First Spiritual Practice - Ayurvedic Wisdom.

  • The Value of Public Art

  • Seasonal Affective Disorder

  • Family Caregiver Support through the Changes

  • Forest Therapy/Forest Bathing

  • What’s Stress Got to Do With It?

  • Tablets, Telephones & Tacos with Michele Coles

  • Heroes, Helpers, and Heartbreakers, with Rev. Richard Held

  • Rooted in Spirit: Mary Lee's Story of Growth and Grace

  • Survive and Thrive: Nature's Lessons from Native America

  • Beyond the Veil: Thoughts of the Afterlife

  • Preparing Your Garden for Winterization

  • Managing Stress with Tai Chi

  • Play as a Spiritual Practice

  • HeartMath

  • Canada Geese

  • Container Gardening

  • The Beauty of Lake View Cemetery through Monuments