BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Cuddle Party INC. - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.cuddleparty.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Cuddle Party INC. 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Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Board meets on the second Tuesday every month at 1:00pm Central online.\nIf you would like to attend a Board meeting just to witness what is going on\, you are welcome. If you are interested in joining the Board\, we ask you to attend and contribute for two board meetings. At the third meeting\, you may be nominated by another Board member to become a member and then a vote will be taken. \nContact a current member of the Board to receive an invitation to a Board meeting. https://www.cuddleparty.com/board-of-directors/\nThe role of the Board is to oversee the job of Executive Director and ensure that Cuddle Party Inc is acting in integrity with the Vision and Mission. URL:https://www.cuddleparty.com/event/cuddle-party-inc-board-meeting-4/ CATEGORIES:Mary Sorensen ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cuddleparty.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Teamwork.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Sorensen":MAILTO:msorensen@cuddleparty.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T120000 DTSTAMP:20260916T170510Z CREATED:20260916T170510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T170510Z UID:97831-1791543600-1791547200@www.cuddleparty.com SUMMARY:Cuddle Party Q&A Open House DESCRIPTION:Come hang out with us and ask all your Cuddle Party questions.\nI love to get questions and have these great discussions around Cuddle Party topics. \nWe have some fun new things coming out soon.\nThe Ambassador program is almost ready to release to the public.\nThe student cohort is in full swing.\nThe new and improved 2026 curriculum is being received with great enthusiasm.\nThere is more engagement on the Events page where facilitators are listing their Cuddle Parties so you can find them.\nWe just had an all hands on deck Cuddle Party staff/volunteer meeting which energized us to keep moving forward.\nWant to join in working with Cuddle Party Inc? We can use your help!\nWe need donations to keep us going. \nAs you can see\, I do have a lot of things on my mind. However\, I would like to hear what is on your mind! Come and tell me and let’s talk about it.\nSee you there – Mary S. \nJoin us online at cuddleparty.com/zoom URL:https://www.cuddleparty.com/event/cuddle-party-qa-open-house/ CATEGORIES:Mary Sorensen ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cuddleparty.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/questions-hands-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Sorensen":MAILTO:msorensen@cuddleparty.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260818T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260818T193000 DTSTAMP:20260804T155847Z CREATED:20260804T155508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T155847Z UID:97742-1787076000-1787081400@www.cuddleparty.com SUMMARY:Learn About Our New Facilitator Training Cohort Q&A DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, August 18 • 6:00–7:30 PM PT • 8:00–9:30 PM CT • Zoom \nWhether you’re thinking about becoming a Cuddle Party facilitator\, you started the training but never finished\, or you’ve been facilitating for years\, we’d love to have you join us for a 90 minute Zoom call. \nWe’ll talk about how the new Facilitator Cohort works\, why we’re trying this new approach\, and answer your questions about becoming – or returning – as a Cuddle Party facilitator. \nWHY A COHORT? \nOver the years\, we’ve seen many people begin the facilitator training with excitement but struggle to make it all the way through. \nAs we looked more closely\, we realized something important. Cuddle Party is about creating connection\, facilitating groups\, and building community – yet we were asking people to learn those skills mostly on their own. \nSo we’re trying something different. \nThis September we’re launching our first Facilitator Cohort: a guided learning experience that combines the curriculum with a consistent peer group and an educator who will bring the material to life through discussion\, practice\, and reflection. Instead of learning about community in isolation\, participants will have the opportunity to learn alongside one another while developing the very skills they’ll use as facilitators. \n————————————\nWHO IS IT FOR? \nNew Facilitators \nIf you’ve been thinking about becoming a facilitator\, this is a wonderful time to begin. The cohort starts September 8\, and you can receive 30% off the new curriculum with code CPI30OFF through August 20. Sign up here: https://www.cuddleparty.com/payments2/ \nCurrent Facilitators \nCome reconnect with the community\, refresh your facilitation skills\, explore the updated curriculum\, and re-certify with reduced requirements. Existing facilitators are eligible for 90% off the new curriculum. Contact us for your discount code or fill out the Facilitator (or Enrollee) Contact Update – Cuddle Party INC linked on the Resource page. \nPast Enrollees \nIf you started the training but didn’t finish\, we’d love to welcome you back. Depending on when you originally enrolled\, you may qualify for a complementary curriculum update or a 90% discount. Fill out the Facilitator (or Enrollee) Contact Update – Cuddle Party INC linked from the homepage announcement.\n——————————- \nIf you’d like to join the September cohort – or if you’re simply curious whether it’s a good fit for you – reply to this email or contact training@cuddleparty.com. \nWe hope you’ll join us on Tuesday\, August 18 at 6pm Pacific/8pm Central time. URL:https://www.cuddleparty.com/event/learn-about-our-new-facilitator-training-cohort-qa/ CATEGORIES:Mary Sorensen ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cuddleparty.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/zoom-gallery.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Sorensen":MAILTO:msorensen@cuddleparty.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T140000 DTSTAMP:20260805T191358Z CREATED:20260805T191358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T191358Z UID:97757-1786453200-1786456800@www.cuddleparty.com SUMMARY:CPI Board meeting DESCRIPTION:Monthly Board meeting for Cuddle Party Inc.\nIf you would like to witness a Board meeting\, please speak to a current Board Director to receive an invitation.\nIf you are interested in joining the Board\, please attend 2 Board meetings as an observer and interact with us. At your third meeting you may be nominated to join as a member of the Board of Directors and we will vote on your nomination. \nThe Board is responsible for overseeing that Cuddle Party Inc. acts in accordance with the mission and vision.\nThe Board hires and directs the Executive Director of Cuddle Party Inc and decides on mission and vision direction. URL:https://www.cuddleparty.com/event/cpi-board-meeting-3/ CATEGORIES:Mary Sorensen ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cuddleparty.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Teamwork.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Sorensen":MAILTO:msorensen@cuddleparty.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T143000 DTSTAMP:20260706T144716Z CREATED:20260703T200532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T144716Z UID:97698-1784984400-1784989800@www.cuddleparty.com SUMMARY:Holding Space Q&A – Ask us about Cuddle Party! DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered how a certain person can walk into a room and instantly\, you feel safer\, calm and at peace? And others make your skin crawl even before they say a word? \nAnd most importantly\, how can YOU learn to be one of the good ones? \nWell\, it would take a whole course to teach you that. \nBut if you want to learn\, you can join us on July 25 to take a first step. \nHolding the Space: An Introduction to Facilitating Cuddle Parties Q&A\nSaturday\, July 25 · 1:00–2:30pm Central · Live on Zoom · Free\nCuddleParty.com/zoom or direct link: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/6930545334 \n* Live Q&A: bring the questions you’ve been sitting with\, even the awkward ones.\n* Meet your trainers – Mary\, Autumn\, Adam\, and DeVika – and get to know us.\n* What a Cuddle Party actually is\, and what it is not.  Let’s debunk some myths.\n* Who the certification is for (you might be surprised\, there’s no “typical” facilitator)\n* The upcoming cohort: format\, dates\, pricing\, and your special discount offer!\n* Hear real stories of cuddle party attendees who dreamt big and started leading their own groups. \nYour thank you gift for joining us –\nEveryone who attends will receive our free gift – the Cuddle Position Lab worksheet pdf – a practical tool facilitators can use to demonstrate cuddle positions\, cuddle techniques and some of the mechanics of cuddling. URL:https://www.cuddleparty.com/event/holding-space-qa-ask-us-about-cuddle-party/ LOCATION:online CATEGORIES:Mary Sorensen ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cuddleparty.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/zoom-gallery.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Sorensen":MAILTO:msorensen@cuddleparty.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T130000 DTSTAMP:20260624T150350Z CREATED:20260607T142645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T150350Z UID:97601-1784034000-1784034000@www.cuddleparty.com SUMMARY:Cuddle Party Inc. Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Board meets on the second Tuesday every month at 1:00pm Central online.\nIf you would like to attend a Board meeting just to witness what is going on\, you are welcome. If you are interested in joining the Board\, we ask you to attend and contribute for two board meetings. At the third meeting\, you may be nominated by another Board member to become a member and then a vote will be taken. \nContact a current member of the Board to receive an invitation to a Board meeting. https://www.cuddleparty.com/board-of-directors/\nThe role of the Board is to oversee the job of Executive Director and ensure that Cuddle Party Inc is acting in integrity with the Vision and Mission. URL:https://www.cuddleparty.com/event/cuddle-party-inc-board-meeting-3/ CATEGORIES:Mary Sorensen ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cuddleparty.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Teamwork-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Sorensen":MAILTO:msorensen@cuddleparty.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T183000 DTSTAMP:20260607T164201Z CREATED:20260521T204007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T164201Z UID:97587-1781366400-1781375400@www.cuddleparty.com SUMMARY:Online Cuddle Party Facilitator Gathering! ~ Stop the Struggle ~ DESCRIPTION:INVITATION – \nJoin us for our first ever online Cuddle Party Facilitator Gathering! \nWe want to connect with you. We want to help you connect with other facilitators and with us. So let’s get together. \nWe’ll all talk about what the current struggles are in Cuddle Party practice and hear from you and others about what is working and what isn’t. \nNot struggling? Then please come and be part of our expert panel(s) to share your experience. \nWe’ll invite you to a central lobby (hosted by me\, Mary\, your Executive Director) and then we’ll open several rotating 30 minute discussion breakout rooms to talk about specific topics such as how do we find appropriate/affordable locations?\, how do we manage marketing?\, how do we build a community of support?. \nIn between we’ll sample some of the connection exercises that will be part of the new Welcome Circle script coming to you soon. \nJune 13\, Saturday 4:00pm Central Time – 6:30pm.\nGoogle Calendar event: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NGtqanJobWpwbWY4MWZucDJsNG5iZjVubTkgbXNvcmVuc2VuQGN1ZGRsZXBhcnR5Lm9yZw&tmsrc=msorensen%40cuddleparty.org \nZoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6930545334?omn=88327901288&jst=3 \nYou can drop in to the zoom lobby any time during the 2.5 hours to talk to me and join a discussion group as they rotate in and out. \nWhether you plan to attend the event or not\, please fill out this connection form. Updating your information will help us connect and support you better. \nFacilitator/Enrollee Check-in and Update form: https://forms.gle/2AfjURQfKyg9Z2vC6 \nSee you soon – \nMary Sorensen \nExecutive Director URL:https://www.cuddleparty.com/event/online-cuddle-party-facilitator-gathering-stop-the-struggle-2/ LOCATION:Online zoom CATEGORIES:Mary Sorensen ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cuddleparty.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/zoom-gallery.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Sorensen":MAILTO:msorensen@cuddleparty.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T130000 DTSTAMP:20260607T142342Z CREATED:20260607T142342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T142342Z UID:97596-1780992000-1781010000@www.cuddleparty.com SUMMARY:Cuddle Party Inc. Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Board meets on the second Tuesday every month at 1:00pm Central online.\nIf you would like to attend a Board meeting just to witness what is going on\, you are welcome. If you are interested in joining the Board\, we ask you to attend and contribute for two board meetings. At the third meeting\, you may be nominated by another Board member to become a member and then a vote will be taken. \nContact a current member of the Board to receive an invitation to a Board meeting. https://www.cuddleparty.com/board-of-directors/\nThe role of the Board is to oversee the job of Executive Director and ensure that Cuddle Party Inc is acting in integrity with the Vision and Mission. URL:https://www.cuddleparty.com/event/cuddle-party-inc-board-meeting-2/ CATEGORIES:Mary Sorensen ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cuddleparty.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Teamwork.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Sorensen":MAILTO:msorensen@cuddleparty.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T150000 DTSTAMP:20260304T152639Z CREATED:20260304T152639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T152639Z UID:97495-1778590800-1778598000@www.cuddleparty.com SUMMARY:CPI Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting the Cuddle Pary Inc Board members. If you would like an invitation\, please speak to a current Board member and express interest. URL:https://www.cuddleparty.com/event/cpi-board-meeting-7/ LOCATION:online CATEGORIES:Mary Sorensen ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cuddleparty.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Teamwork.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Sorensen":MAILTO:msorensen@cuddleparty.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR