Nov
24
5:00 PM17:00

Book Study & Women's Gathering

WOMEN’S GROUP BOOK STUDY

Please RSVP !

Donna Brooks, LCSW will be offering a monthly Sunday book discussion women’s gathering beginning Sunday, November 24, 5:00 p.m.

The book will be a launching off point for discussions of growing into the wisdom years. Open to all women in all stages, ages and phases in life!

 

RSVP to Donna via email . Order a copy of the book and enjoy at your own pace. The first gathering will focus on introductions and the invitation to awaken to that which is inevitable in life with acceptance and willingness (up to page 30 in the book).

Be sure to read and contemplate the “Questionnaire on Aging” in the book’s Appendix. 

The Grace in Aging 

Awaken as You Grow Older 

 By Kathleen Dowling Singh

The Grace in Aging, by renowned Buddhist teacher Kathleen Dowling Singh, establishes guideposts in the fog for those seeking greater meaning and fulfillment as they edge toward life’s grand finale. She urges us to reclaim the process of aging. Far from being “too late” to change our lives, Singh says the timing of middle age or seniorhood is perfect. “We can,” she writes, “dedicate these last years to waking up.” Singh is a grandmother, a Dharma practitioner, and a psychotherapist. She offers wisdom from teachers from different spiritual backgrounds, including Chogyam Trungpa, the apostles, Annie Dillard, and more. She speaks often of death, and asks pointed questions without answers. But rather than feeling disheartened by her challenging lessons, the impact is exhilaration.

This women's group book study is free of charge, though you are welcomed to make a gift offering to Donna & the Crystal Street Space.

Venmo: Donna-Brooks-52

Zelle: 224-623-1527

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Dec
19
7:00 PM19:00

Winter Solstice Sound Bowl Meditation

Heaven & Nature Sing!

Let us step into this Advent time of year walking towards the darkest winter solstice day celebrating this season of Light! Candles and colorful light will ensoul the space as we reset and replenish in a Crystal Bowl Sound Meditation led by Kayla of Radiant Spirit Reiki. Feel the waves of tonal tranquility wash over you allowing your Light to shine forth; soothing, calming, healing and reconnecting you to the wholeness of Self and Source. Let us experience the blessings of this season as we set some Winter Solstice intentions and let go of what is no longer serving us!

 

Please bring a pillow and/or blanket for your warmth and comfort.  

Tea and light refreshments will be available after the sound meditation experience.

Leave in silence or stay and visit in our comfy space.

 

Location: Crystal Street Space, 214 Crystal Street, Cary, IL

 

Offering: $ 30 -$ 40. 10% of proceeds will be donated to the Cary-Grove Food Pantry

RSVP with payment to reserve your place.

Ways to pay:

Cash/check to Donna Brooks    Zelle: 224-623-1527   

Paypal: @DonnaBrooksTherapist@gmail.com    Venmo: Donna-Brooks-52

 

WWW.DonnaBrooksTherapist.com

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Dec
20
5:30 PM17:30

Winter Solstice Yoga ~ Wintering

Wintering

Winter Solstice YOGA

Friday, December 20, 2024

5:30-7:00 p.m. at Crystal Street Space

Donna Brooks, LCSW & Crystal Street Space welcome Jean Masukevich, a certified yoga instructor, for a solstice candlelight evening of yoga. We will engage in an evening slow flow yoga practice as we turn inward.  Essential oils will be defused and candlelight will ensoul the space as we welcome wintering.

RSVP and payment due by Thursday, December 5  to Donna Brooks if you plan to attend.

Investment for this 90 minute experience is $30 cash or check payable to Donna Brooks.                        Other ways to pay: Venmo @Donna-Brooks-5 or Zelle 224.623.1527

Wintering: Seeking refuge in the winter.

The need for rest, reflection, retreat, and renewal in fallow times,

and finding acceptance and beauty in the stillness.

“Make yourself a home. Now go inside and listen deeper still.”

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Mar
28
7:00 PM19:00

Spirit Circle Drumming ~ Spring Equinox

Spirit Circle Drumming

Spring Equinox Energy

Friday, March 28, 2025

7:00-8:30 p.m.

 

Nurture your spirit with rhythm and meditation in our Spirit Circle Drumming

 


 

This Crystal Street Space Event will take place at “the cabin” in Schaumburg ~ directions/details will be sent when you RSVP with your offering.

 

Based on a blend of traditions, Spirit Circle Drumming draws on our most ancient roots to raise group energy in a playful and joyful way. No experience is necessary!  This is a safe place to connect with your deepest wisdom, honor your inner guidance and create more love and light for yourself and the universe.  You are welcome to bring your own drums, rattles, or rhythm instruments. A limited number of shared instruments will be available.

 

Donna Brooks, LCSW & Crystal Street Space welcome Karen Tlusty-Rissman, a musician, astrologer, artist and ceremonialist.  She weaves the common threads from many Earth-centered traditions as well as astrology, aromatherapy and energy work to provide participants with a direct connection to their inner Source.  

 

Suggested donation: $ 20 - $ 30

RSVP and payment due by Thursday, March 13

Venmo: Donna-Brooks-52      Zelle:224-623-1527   

 

Tea, water and light snacks will be available after circle.

Enjoy a hike and picnic dinner prior to the circle!

 

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Nov
10
2:00 PM14:00

Grief Retreat...Our Grief and Love

Final week to RSVP. You can reserve a space at this event up until Friday, November 8!

Intentionally and Soulfully

Navigating our Grief

Whatever your loss & grief, you will be seen and heard.

                   

A Grief Retreat with honoring rituals, meditation, movement, music and tools for living forward. Special guest and certified grief educator, Patti Shaffner, will facilitate this experience.

 

Please bring a photo or memento that represents your grief for our Honoring Altar. Please dress for comfort. Bring any blankets/wraps that will help you be as comfortable, safe, and empowered as possible in this space. Bring a journal and pen. Tea and light refreshments will be available.

 

$40 - $60 offering welcomed for this experience.

RSVP via email to Donna Brooks along with payment to reserve your space.

Ways to pay: Mail check or drop off cash/check to Donna Brooks

Venmo: Donna-Brooks-52      Zelle:224-623-1527   Paypal: DonnaBrooksTherapist@gmail.com                            

  

A note from our special guest and grief work facilitator, Patti Shaffner –

"When we grieve together in community....we express not only our pain...but our deep, deep love.
Being held in community in our griefs, whatever their origins, helps us to be seen and heard and feel the relief and support of others...each with their own griefs too. We can use this time of thin veils....to invite us into softening our grief....and allowing it to guide us with more vitality for the lives we are still living."

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Oct
19
5:00 PM17:00

Ironwood at Phase 3 Brewing

Join IRONWOOD in “The Branch” room at Phase Three Brewing in Lake Zurich. Gorgeous and festive space that is family friendly. Megabytes, their pop up food service, will be serving yummies, and you can count on some quality beverages! “It’s a marvelous night for a moon dance with the stars up above in your eyes. A fantabulous night to make romance ‘neath the cover of October skies!”

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Sep
27
8:00 PM20:00

Spirit Circle Drumming

  • Secret Location in Schaumburg (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Spirit Circle Drumming

Autumnal Energy

Nurture your spirit with rhythm and meditation in our Spirit Circle Drumming

This Crystal Street Space Event will take place at “the cabin” in Schaumburg

 

Based on a blend of traditions, Spirit Circle Drumming draws on our most ancient roots to raise group energy in a playful and joyful way. No experience is necessary!  This is a safe place to connect with your deepest wisdom, honor your inner guidance and create more love and light for yourself and the universe.  You are welcome to bring your own drums, rattles, or rhythm instruments. A limited number of shared instruments will be available.

 

Donna Brooks, LCSW & Crystal Street Space welcome Karen Tlusty-Rissman, a musician, astrologer, artist and ceremonialist.  She weaves the common threads from many Earth-centered traditions as well as astrology, aromatherapy and energy work to provide participants with a direct connection to their inner Source.  

 

Suggested donation: $ 20 - $ 30

RSVP and payment due by Thursday, August 29.

Venmo: Donna-Brooks-52      Zelle:224-623-1527   

Tea and water will be available after the circle.

RSVP via email to Donna Brooks and to receive directions to event.     

www.DonnaBrooksTherapist.com

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Sep
27
5:30 PM17:30

Beauty in Letting Go...YOGA CANCELLED

  • Secret Location in Schaumburg (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Lindsay Luker, a certified yoga instructor and aromatherapist, returns to a Donna Brooks, LCSW & Crystal Street Space event we will host at a cabin in the woods in Schaumburg for the autumnal equinox season. We will engage in an evening slow flow yoga practice as the fire burns, the sun sets, and we let go.  Lindsay’s book on yoga mudras will be available for purchase.

There will be a separate event, Spirit Circle Drumming, following this yoga practice at 8 p.m. Feel welcomed to RSVP with your offering for the drum circle. Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy after yoga as we transform the space for drumming!

RSVP and payment due by Thursday, August 29  to Donna Brooks if you plan to attend. Address and directions to the cabin in Schaumburg will be shared upon receipt of RSVP and payment.

Investment for this 90 minute experience is $30 cash or check payable to Donna Brooks.                        Other ways to pay: Venmo @Donna-Brooks-5 or Zelle 224.623.1527

“Autumn teaches us how beautiful it is to let things go.”

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Aug
10
5:00 PM17:00

IRONWOOD at SUNSET PAVILLION

  • Sunset Pavillion at Breezewald Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Sunset Pavillion at Breezewald Park ~ 125 N. Old Rand Road, Lake Zurich, IL

Super yummy food & drink and a great view to listen to the Ironwood sounds!

5:00-8:00 p.m.

See website to reserve a table www.sunsetpavilion.com or bring a blanket and comfy chairs!

Food available for purchase. No carry-ins in area near music.

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Jul
26
8:00 PM20:00

Ironwood at MSO & Music Release Celebration!

Hot fun in the summertime! Nick and Donna ~ IRONWOOD ~ will be back at MSO for some outdoor, summer sky sounds! The second set of the evening will include special guests: Kevin Purcell, David Rose, Paul Fields, & Alma Brooks. We will celebrate the release of 5 original songs on music streaming platforms! Five songs, five stories, six artists contributing!

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Jul
20
4:00 PM16:00

Ironwood at Barrington Porch Fest

Wind your way up and down South Grove Ave. and South Cook Street between the downtown and Hillside to enjoy music presented by various artists on the front porch of participating homes. So sweet! IRONWOOD will be performing from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on a porch on South Cook Street up near Hillside. Come on out and bring a comfy seat and beverage. All artists are playing for FREE, so tips will be welcomed!

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Jun
21
5:30 PM17:30

Summer Solstice Soul Shine Yoga

Yogi and aromatherapist, Lindsay Luker, returns to Crystal Street Space for an amazing, expanding, and joyful evening in celebration of the Light within us and the Light that surrounds us!

$ 30 offering requested at time of RSVP to secure your spot.

RSVP to Donna Brooks along with payment:

Zelle 224.623.1527 or Venmo Donna-Brooks-52

or drop off cash payment or check payable to Donna Brooks

RSVP by May Th., May 30. No refunds after this date.

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Jun
8
5:00 PM17:00

Ironwood at SUNSET PAVILLION

  • Sunset Pavillion at Breezewald Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Sunset Pavillion at Breezewald Park ~ 125 N. Old Rand Road, Lake Zurich, IL

Super yummy food & drink and a great view to listen to the Ironwood sounds!

5:00-8:00 p.m.

See website to reserve a table www.sunsetpavilion.com or bring a blanket and comfy chairs!

Food available for purchase. No carry-ins in area near music.

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May
3
12:00 PM12:00

YAY for MAY Yoga

YAY for MAY

YOGA ~ ACCEPTANCE ~ YES

Can we bring ACCEPTANCE for what is

and say YES to the enough we have?

Let's move with yogi Jean Masukevich

and open to this possibility!

$25-$30 offering welcomed.

RSVP  to Donna Brooks by April 15 -along with payment to reserve your space for May 3!

Ways to pay: Mail check or drop off cash/check to Donna Brooks

Venmo: Donna-Brooks-52  Zelle:224-623-1527 

Paypal: @DonnaBrooksTherapist@gmail.com

 

www.DonnaBrooksTherapist.com

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The Crystal Street Space offers mental health counseling, therapeutic, trauma-informed yoga, massage, reiki, special events, book studies & meditation groups to nourish the mind, body, soul, and spirit! “What you seek is seeking you.” ~Rumi