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SUMMARY:River Watch Sample & Test
DESCRIPTION:The ZCD River Watch team will collect water samples at Harvard Gulch park then return to ZCD to test the samples. No experience necessary! Anyone is welcome to join us for the day. You will learn proper water-sampling protocols and how to test for pH\, dissolved oxygen\, alkalinity and hardness. \nRiver Watch of Colorado is a statewide volunteer water quality-monitoring program operated in partnership between River Science and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). River Watch’s volunteer citizen scientists are trained to monitor water quality and other indicators of watershed health and provide high-quality data to educate communities and inform decision-makers about the condition of Colorado’s waters.
URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/river-watch-sample-test/2026-09-06/
LOCATION:Community Room\, 1856 S. Columbine Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States
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SUMMARY:Intro to Zen Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Our introductory seminar is the best way to get started at the Zen Center of Denver\, and is recommended for anyone new to Zen and sitting meditation. During this three-hour class\, you can meet our teachers\, ask questions about Zen\, become familiar with our practice forms and learn to meditate in a comfortable sitting posture. \nPlease register by the Wednesday prior\, or earlier if possible–a minimum of 10 attendees is needed to hold the seminar. The seminar cost is $50. If you would like attend but cannot afford the cost due to financial hardship\, please contact the office.
URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/intro-to-zen-seminar-9/
LOCATION:Community Room\, 1856 S. Columbine Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Intro Seminars
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Drop-in
DESCRIPTION:75-Minute Mindfulness Drop-In \nJoin us for a secular mindfulness practice led by Gabrielle Gerlits. This is a free drop-in session (donations are optional). No sign-up or pre-registration is required\, and there are no prerequisites. Everyone is welcome\, whether you are new to mindfulness or returning to practice. \nWear comfortable\, loose-fitting clothing. Dark\, quiet colors are recommended. Out of consideration for participants with allergies\, please avoid perfume or other scented products. \nEach session will include one or two guided practices\, which may include body scans\, awareness of breathing\, walking meditation\, visualization\, or gentle movement. We will end each session by setting a mindfulness intention for the week\, inspired by How to Train a Wild Elephant by Chozen Bays.
URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/mindfulness-drop-in-2/2026-09-14/
LOCATION:Community Room\, 1856 S. Columbine Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States
CATEGORIES:MBSR
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260921T201500
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Drop-in
DESCRIPTION:75-Minute Mindfulness Drop-In \nJoin us for a secular mindfulness practice led by Gabrielle Gerlits. This is a free drop-in session (donations are optional). No sign-up or pre-registration is required\, and there are no prerequisites. Everyone is welcome\, whether you are new to mindfulness or returning to practice. \nWear comfortable\, loose-fitting clothing. Dark\, quiet colors are recommended. Out of consideration for participants with allergies\, please avoid perfume or other scented products. \nEach session will include one or two guided practices\, which may include body scans\, awareness of breathing\, walking meditation\, visualization\, or gentle movement. We will end each session by setting a mindfulness intention for the week\, inspired by How to Train a Wild Elephant by Chozen Bays.
URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/mindfulness-drop-in-2/2026-09-21/
LOCATION:Community Room\, 1856 S. Columbine Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States
CATEGORIES:MBSR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260928T201500
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Drop-in
DESCRIPTION:75-Minute Mindfulness Drop-In \nJoin us for a secular mindfulness practice led by Gabrielle Gerlits. This is a free drop-in session (donations are optional). No sign-up or pre-registration is required\, and there are no prerequisites. Everyone is welcome\, whether you are new to mindfulness or returning to practice. \nWear comfortable\, loose-fitting clothing. Dark\, quiet colors are recommended. Out of consideration for participants with allergies\, please avoid perfume or other scented products. \nEach session will include one or two guided practices\, which may include body scans\, awareness of breathing\, walking meditation\, visualization\, or gentle movement. We will end each session by setting a mindfulness intention for the week\, inspired by How to Train a Wild Elephant by Chozen Bays.
URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/mindfulness-drop-in-2/2026-09-28/
LOCATION:Community Room\, 1856 S. Columbine Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States
CATEGORIES:MBSR
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SUMMARY:River Watch Sample & Test
DESCRIPTION:The ZCD River Watch team will collect water samples at Harvard Gulch park then return to ZCD to test the samples. No experience necessary! Anyone is welcome to join us for the day. You will learn proper water-sampling protocols and how to test for pH\, dissolved oxygen\, alkalinity and hardness. \nRiver Watch of Colorado is a statewide volunteer water quality-monitoring program operated in partnership between River Science and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). River Watch’s volunteer citizen scientists are trained to monitor water quality and other indicators of watershed health and provide high-quality data to educate communities and inform decision-makers about the condition of Colorado’s waters.
URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/river-watch-sample-test/2026-10-11/
LOCATION:Community Room\, 1856 S. Columbine Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States
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SUMMARY:MBSR 6-week class with Peggy Sheehan
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) is an evidence-based course developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn over 40 years ago at UMass Medical School. It is highly effective at helping manage stress\, pain and illness\, as well as finding more joy\, ease and insight into one’s life\, and has been shown to provide myriad physical and psychological benefits. This 6-week series is a secular mindfulness course available for anyone interested in learning widely applicable mindfulness and meditation skills. Registration is limited to 20 participants. \nPeggy Sheehan\, M.D.\, brings many years of experience of teaching MBSR programs at Kaiser Permanente\, along with being a Zen teacher and one of the ZCD’s spiritual directors. Peggy offers a wonderful balance of decades of meditation practice\, clinical experience and gentle humor. \nThe cost of this series is $200 for ZCD members\, and $275 for non-members. The series includes six classes and one retreat day. \nClass 1: Wednesday\, October 14\, 6:00 -8:00 pm \nClass 2: Wednesday\, October 21\, 6:00 -8:00 pm \nClass 3: Wednesday\, October 28\, 6:00 -8:00 pm \nClass 4: Wednesday\, November 4\, 6:00 -8:00 pm \nClass 5: Wednesday\, November 11\, 6:00 -8:00 pm \nRetreat Day\, Saturday\, November 14\, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm \nClass 6: Wednesday\, November 18\, 6:00 -8:00 pm
URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/mbsr-6-week-class-with-peggy-sheehan-4/
LOCATION:Community Room\, 1856 S. Columbine Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States
CATEGORIES:MBSR
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SUMMARY:MBSR Week 2
DESCRIPTION:This is week 2 of the Fall 2026 MBSR-6 week class. Please go here to register for the series.
URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/mbsr-week-2-3/
LOCATION:Community Room\, 1856 S. Columbine Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States
CATEGORIES:MBSR
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SUMMARY:MBSR Week 3
DESCRIPTION:This is week 2 of the Fall 2026 MBSR-6 week class. Please go here to register for the series.
URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/mbsr-week-3-3/
LOCATION:Community Room\, 1856 S. Columbine Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States
CATEGORIES:MBSR
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261101T130000
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SUMMARY:River Watch Sample & Test
DESCRIPTION:The ZCD River Watch team will collect water samples at Harvard Gulch park then return to ZCD to test the samples. No experience necessary! Anyone is welcome to join us for the day. You will learn proper water-sampling protocols and how to test for pH\, dissolved oxygen\, alkalinity and hardness. \nRiver Watch of Colorado is a statewide volunteer water quality-monitoring program operated in partnership between River Science and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). River Watch’s volunteer citizen scientists are trained to monitor water quality and other indicators of watershed health and provide high-quality data to educate communities and inform decision-makers about the condition of Colorado’s waters.
URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/river-watch-sample-test/2026-11-01/
LOCATION:Community Room\, 1856 S. Columbine Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261104T200000
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SUMMARY:MBSR Week 4
DESCRIPTION:This is week 4 of the Fall 2026 MBSR-6 week class. Please go here to register for the series.
URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/mbsr-week-4-3/
LOCATION:Community Room\, 1856 S. Columbine Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States
CATEGORIES:MBSR
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SUMMARY:MBSR Week 5
DESCRIPTION:This is week 4 of the Fall 2026 MBSR-6 week class. Please go here to register for the series.
URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/mbsr-week-5-3/
LOCATION:Community Room\, 1856 S. Columbine Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States
CATEGORIES:MBSR
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SUMMARY:MBSR Week 6
DESCRIPTION:This is week 4 of the Fall 2026 MBSR-6 week class. Please go here to register for the series.
URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/mbsr-week-6-3/
LOCATION:Community Room\, 1856 S. Columbine Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States
CATEGORIES:MBSR
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