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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March

Lunch and LearnThe March Lunch and Learn is on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

Topic: Canada Geese

Join Mary Kazmir as she describes her knowledge of our beloved Canada Geese. Canada geese are a vital part of our natural world and local ecosystems, but they can wreak havoc when it comes to manicured landscapes and seed plantings. They cause billions of dollars in property/crop damage per year, and their droppings are toxic. In the spring, they become aggressive and territorial. They are a protected species in the United States, so it's not recommended that individuals take matters into their own hands when it comes to "managing" the problems caused by Canada geese.

Mary Kazmir is CLE Goose Girl, and she visits schools and social groups, educating the public on the whys and whats of Canada geese. Specifically, why feeding them is a REALLY bad idea. Through her work as a professional goose chaser, her co-worker and trusted partner is a trained border collie named Bud. She has funny stories, bad-actor stories, and useful advice you can apply right away when encountering these birds during all seasons.

Please bring your favorite dish to share and join us at noon.

Please register so we can plan seating arrangements. 

Click here to register.

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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.

Please register so we can plan seating arrangements. 

Click here to register.

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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