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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July
The July Lunch and Learn is on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Topic: Be Empowered, Grounded, Open, and Happy Right NOW!
We welcome back fellow congregant Linda Thunberg, MHt, LBLt, QHHT, OM, CCP.
With so much happening in the world, it’s easy to feel ungrounded and off balance. This immersive presentation invites you into an expanded state of awareness where insight, healing, and self-discovery can naturally unfold. Linda Thunberg gently explains the differences between meditation and hypnosis, highlighting how each uniquely opens the mind. She then leads a live group hypnosis experience designed to help you reconnect with deeper aspects of yourself and access inner resources like clarity, calm, and vitality. The experience is both grounding and expansive, offering a new way of being. You’ll leave feeling refreshed, empowered, and more connected to your inner wisdom, with practical tools and a renewed sense of balance.
Linda is an award-winning Master Transpersonal Hypnotherapist and President & CEO of the National Association of Transpersonal Hypnotherapists. She is the founder of Transpersonal Power, LLC, and a nationally recognized hypnotherapist and trainer specializing in certifying clinical hypnotherapists and in regression hypnotherapy, including Life Between Lives and Childhood Chakra Regression.
She is also an Ordained Minister, a Certified Life Coach Practitioner, and a Delphi-Certified Medium. Linda has helped thousands of clients and students experience profound transformation by integrating body, mind, and spirit. She is the author of Childhood Chakra Regression: From Fractured to Wholeness and is known for her compassionate, client-centered approach that empowers lasting change. Visit her website at https://transpersonalpower.com.
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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August
The August Lunch and Learn is on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
Topic: The Healing Energy of the Pyramids of Bosnia
We welcome back fellow congregants Barb Clugh and Corky Larsen.
In this presentation, you will hear about Barb and Corky’s 3 trips to Bosnia where they experienced the pyramids of the moon and sun and tumulus, including the labyrinth of healing tunnels that connect the complex. Also, you will see wonderful pictures of an ancient stone sphere park and obelisk and hear about their participation in an actual archeological dig. If you choose, you will have the opportunity to experience the healing energy of their pyramid during the presentation, which is powered up by stones from the pyramids and healing tunnels. Barb will share a PowerPoint presentation with lots of great pictures from their trips to Bosnia.
Visit their website at https://www.innerharmony.info.
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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September
The September Lunch and Learn is on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Topic: Your Home, Your Future: Strategies for Downsizing, Selling & Moving with Confidence
We welcome back fellow congregant and Realtor Diane DiFrancesco.
Many homeowners eventually reach a point where their current home no longer fits their lifestyle. Downsizing—or as Diane prefers to call it, rightsizing—can create greater financial flexibility, reduce maintenance, simplify daily living, and open the door to a new chapter. Whether you're considering a move, managing an inherited property, or simply planning ahead, this Lunch & Learn offers valuable insights for everyone.
Diane will discuss how proper preparation can help a home make a strong first impression, attract buyers, and maximize value. She will also share current local real estate trends, practical tips for navigating the selling process, and answer your real estate questions.
Join fellow congregant and REALTOR®, Diane DiFrancesco, for an informative and engaging discussion designed to help you approach your next move with confidence and clarity. Diane serves Cuyahoga, Lorain, and surrounding counties with Russell Real Estate and has been an active member within our community for many years.
Visit her website at https://dianedifrancesco.russellrealty.com.
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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October
The October Lunch and Learn is on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
Topic: Metabolic Health and Mental Well-Being: A New Perspective
We welcome fellow congregant and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Karen Tomoff.
Could the way our bodies produce and use energy affect our mood, memory, anxiety, and overall mental well-being? Emerging research suggests that conditions such as depression, anxiety, brain fog, and cognitive decline may be influenced not only by psychology but also by factors such as blood sugar regulation, inflammation, and mitochondrial health. This growing field, known as Metabolic Psychiatry, is opening new avenues for understanding and supporting mental health.
Researchers are also exploring whether nutritional approaches, including ketogenic and low-carb diets, may help improve brain energy, reduce inflammation, and support emotional well-being.
Join us for an engaging discussion as we explore this fascinating connection between physical health, brain function, and mental wellness. No medical background is required to attend. We will also discuss how these concepts fit well within the Unity framework for spirituality.
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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November
The October Lunch and Learn is on Tuesday, November 17, 2026.
Topic: An Artist’s Journey: Where Creative Discipline and Spiritual Expression Meet
We welcome fellow congregant and Artist Cheri Polk
In this reflective talk, Cheri shares her journey as a professional artist, exploring both the technical discipline and the spiritual depth that shape the creative process. Through personal stories and insight, she invites listeners to consider how creativity can become both a practice and a path of inner growth.
Cheri Polk is an award-winning commissioned fine artist and commercial illustrator with roots in graphic design and over 40 years of hands-on professional experience.
Cheri has been commissioned by international publishers, including Hay House Publishing. Her illustrations for the children’s book A Bed for Fred, published by Hugo House Publishers, received the Silver Medal Award for Illustration. She was also commissioned by Lily Dale Assembly Spiritualist Community in NY to create three watercolor paintings for their 125th Commemorative Celebration. Cheri’s work reflects a lifelong exploration of creativity as both artistic expression and spiritual practice.
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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Please be advised that photographs and video footage may be taken during these events. 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:
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Sacred Geometry
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Reflexology
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Organization
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Reiki
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Eating a vegetarian diet
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Discovering alkaline foods
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Summer Solstice
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Gratitude
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Alternative Medicine: Time to Ditch Your Doctor?
- Buddha Bowls
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How to Read and Decipher Food Labels
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Medicare Advantage Plans
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Chili cook-off
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A Course in Miracles
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Dr. Diana Pi
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Space for Your Soul
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Toastmasters
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Edgar Casey
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Food as the First Spiritual Practice - Ayurvedic Wisdom.
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The Value of Public Art
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Seasonal Affective Disorder
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Family Caregiver Support through the Changes
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Forest Therapy/Forest Bathing
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What’s Stress Got to Do With It?
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Tablets, Telephones & Tacos with Michele Coles
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Heroes, Helpers, and Heartbreakers, with Rev. Richard Held
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Rooted in Spirit: Mary Lee's Story of Growth and Grace
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Survive and Thrive: Nature's Lessons from Native America
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Beyond the Veil: Thoughts of the Afterlife
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Preparing Your Garden for Winterization
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Managing Stress with Tai Chi
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Play as a Spiritual Practice
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HeartMath
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Canada Geese
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Container Gardening
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The Beauty of Lake View Cemetery through Monuments
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Be Empowered, Grounded, Open, and Happy Right NOW!
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The Healing Energy of the Pyramids of Bosnia
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Your Home, Your Future: Strategies for Downsizing, Selling & Moving with Confidence
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Metabolic Health and Mental Well-Being: A New Perspective
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An Artist’s Journey: Where Creative Discipline and Spiritual Expression Meet