Events
Throughout the year, Charlotte Center for Mindfulness offers events led by members of our community who feel called to share their knowledge and interests. These gatherings are opportunities to practice together, connect more deeply, and explore mindfulness in everyday life. Events also help support our mission—donations are appreciated but never required.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Field trip to Kings Mountain Preserve:
What is a Green Burial?
Join us on a field trip to Kings Mountain Preserve to learn about the practice of a green burial.
Experience an afternoon of presence, contemplation, and profound connection.
When: Saturday, May 3, 2025 11a - 1:30p
Location: Kings Mountain Preserve (For carpooling, meet at Watershed @ 10a)
Contact: Please reach out to Kym Motley ([email protected]) with any questions
We believe strongly in making our offerings available to anyone who believes that it might be helpful. Therefore, we offer this outing on an honor-based "pay as you are able" system with suggested rates. The generosity of everyone paying as much as you are able towards your suggested rate directly supports our ability to offer the class to everyone regardless of finances.
Our suggested rates are:
Experience an afternoon of presence, contemplation, and profound connection.
When: Saturday, May 3, 2025 11a - 1:30p
Location: Kings Mountain Preserve (For carpooling, meet at Watershed @ 10a)
Contact: Please reach out to Kym Motley ([email protected]) with any questions
We believe strongly in making our offerings available to anyone who believes that it might be helpful. Therefore, we offer this outing on an honor-based "pay as you are able" system with suggested rates. The generosity of everyone paying as much as you are able towards your suggested rate directly supports our ability to offer the class to everyone regardless of finances.
Our suggested rates are:
- High Income - $50 | Medium Income - $25 | Low Income - $5
Mindfulness Cafe of Death & Dying Book Club
Date: Second Wednesday of each month* from May - June 2025
Leader: Melissa Salpietra
(Please note the date has change from the 1st Wednesday to the 2nd Wednesday of each month)
Join us each month as we explore a different book on death and dying in a thoughtful, supportive space. To participate, email Melissa at [email protected] with the date(s) you’d like to attend.
See below for more details:
March Meeting
Date/Time: Wed, 03/05/2025 7pm - 8:30pm
Book: How Animals Grieve by Barbara J. King
April Meeting
Date/Time: Wed, 04/09/2025 7pm - 8:30pm
Book: Advice for Future Corpses (and Those Who Love Them): A Practical Perspective on Death and Dying by Sallie Tisdale
May Meeting
Date/Time: Wed, 05/14/2025 7pm - 8:30pm
Book: Death Poems: Classic, Contemporary, Witty, Serious, TearJerking, Wise, Profound, Angry, Funny, Spiritual, Atheistic, Uncertain, Personal, Political, Mythic, Earthy, and Only Occasionally Morbid
Russ Kick (Editor)
Leader: Melissa Salpietra
(Please note the date has change from the 1st Wednesday to the 2nd Wednesday of each month)
Join us each month as we explore a different book on death and dying in a thoughtful, supportive space. To participate, email Melissa at [email protected] with the date(s) you’d like to attend.
See below for more details:
March Meeting
Date/Time: Wed, 03/05/2025 7pm - 8:30pm
Book: How Animals Grieve by Barbara J. King
April Meeting
Date/Time: Wed, 04/09/2025 7pm - 8:30pm
Book: Advice for Future Corpses (and Those Who Love Them): A Practical Perspective on Death and Dying by Sallie Tisdale
May Meeting
Date/Time: Wed, 05/14/2025 7pm - 8:30pm
Book: Death Poems: Classic, Contemporary, Witty, Serious, TearJerking, Wise, Profound, Angry, Funny, Spiritual, Atheistic, Uncertain, Personal, Political, Mythic, Earthy, and Only Occasionally Morbid
Russ Kick (Editor)
Mindful Drumming
When: Friday, May 23, 2025 7p - 8p
Where: Watershed Charlotte - Room 115
Leader: Ashley Tisdale, MT-BC
Description: Immerse yourself in the rhythmic heartbeat of mindfulness at our upcoming event, featuring Ashley Tisdale. As a Board Certified Music Therapist and accredited Drum Circle Facilitator, Ashley brings a wealth of expertise to guide you through a transformative experience. We invite you to join us to discover the powerful connection between drum circles and mindfulness as we create harmonious rhythms. Through the collective pulse of the drums, we'll explore the art of being present, cultivating mindfulness, and deepening our connection with ourselves and others. Whether you're a seasoned drummer or a newcomer to the practice, you are welcome to tap into the healing power of music and mindfulness. Join us for an evening of rhythm, connection, and self-discovery.
Cost: This event if being offered on a donation basis. We believe strongly in making all of our events available to anyone who wants to participate. These donations go directly to our being able to make more offerings available to more people regardless of income. We hope you will give generously.
Our suggested donation rates to consider are:
If you can pay more than the suggested rate, we appreciate this much! This helps us make more offerings available to all.
Please note: Drums will be provided, no prior experience needed.
Where: Watershed Charlotte - Room 115
Leader: Ashley Tisdale, MT-BC
Description: Immerse yourself in the rhythmic heartbeat of mindfulness at our upcoming event, featuring Ashley Tisdale. As a Board Certified Music Therapist and accredited Drum Circle Facilitator, Ashley brings a wealth of expertise to guide you through a transformative experience. We invite you to join us to discover the powerful connection between drum circles and mindfulness as we create harmonious rhythms. Through the collective pulse of the drums, we'll explore the art of being present, cultivating mindfulness, and deepening our connection with ourselves and others. Whether you're a seasoned drummer or a newcomer to the practice, you are welcome to tap into the healing power of music and mindfulness. Join us for an evening of rhythm, connection, and self-discovery.
Cost: This event if being offered on a donation basis. We believe strongly in making all of our events available to anyone who wants to participate. These donations go directly to our being able to make more offerings available to more people regardless of income. We hope you will give generously.
Our suggested donation rates to consider are:
- High Income $25+
- Medium Income $15- $20
- Low Income $5
If you can pay more than the suggested rate, we appreciate this much! This helps us make more offerings available to all.
Please note: Drums will be provided, no prior experience needed.
Events are offered on a donation basis to help support Charlotte Center for Mindfulness. Please consider giving generously as you are able in support of our mission of growing better access and availability of mindfulness as a resource for all.