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Title: Gestalt-o-drama theater & growth co-op
Author: Kerista Commune
Publisher: Hamilton College Library
Place published: Clinton, New York, United States
Text: Gestalt-O-Drama requires participants to look at them- selves as honestly and objec- tively as possible, and to see in themselves the different characters or self—images with which they identify. The form of the theater is very fluid and flexible, with new ideas as to how to proceed coming from any or all mem- bers. Sometimes an actual stage is used, with perform- ances ranging from simple spontaneous monologues and story-telling to original plays for a live, small audi- ence. Many of the dramato- logical sessions are video- taped so that people can see themselves in "videother- apy." At other times, partici- pants introduce themselves by the name of one of their sub—identities and interact on that basis for a while. The im- portant thing is that a spirit of fun and levity interfaces with stimulating intellectual con- tent, and all involved grow into the role of being idealists who are working together for world peace. The results of this experi- ence have been highly vis-...
Show moreGestalt-O-Drama requires participants to look at them- selves as honestly and objec- tively as possible, and to see in themselves the different characters or self—images with which they identify. The form of the theater is very fluid and flexible, with new ideas as to how to proceed coming from any or all mem- bers. Sometimes an actual stage is used, with perform- ances ranging from simple spontaneous monologues and story-telling to original plays for a live, small audi- ence. Many of the dramato- logical sessions are video- taped so that people can see themselves in "videother- apy." At other times, partici- pants introduce themselves by the name of one of their sub—identities and interact on that basis for a while. The im- portant thing is that a spirit of fun and levity interfaces with stimulating intellectual con- tent, and all involved grow into the role of being idealists who are working together for world peace. The results of this experi- ence have been highly vis- ible, in terms of increased self-confidence, verbal skills, lessening inhibition, closer relationships and the begin- nings of overcoming stage fright. These improvements show up at the individual level. The effects are also felt on the community level. Smoother communications, greater interpersonal ease and more cooperative en- deavors are some of the manifestations of the Gestalt- O-Drama Growth Co-op The- ater and the Kerista Planetary Peace Plan. In 1980, Kerista Village launched the Gestalt-O- Rama Growth Co-op, holding regular weekly sessions in their storefront multimedia learning center in San Fran- cisco, both to further their own growth and to meet others who might want to be- come friends and join them in some capacity. Out of this experience emerged the con- cept of the Gestalt-O-Drama Growth Co-op Theater, cen- tering in on the more dra- matic parts of the Kerista Planetary Peace Plan. Over the years, it was dis- covered that this kind of open conversational inter- action had a special intensity and relevance, in that every- one's cards were on the table, and everyone involved was in it for real, no holding back. It almost felt like some kind of living room theater, with lots of humor and many great lines. This fit quite well with the fact that all the group members saw them- selves as artists of one sort or another working on self-im- provement as a method to bring about peace on Earth. Who Can Join, and How? The Gesta|t—O-Drama Growth Co-op Theater meets several times a week. A per- son does not necessarily have to be in Kerista Village to participate. On the other hand, anyone who wants to join the live-in community could only do so by first be- Your Active Membership in the GESTALT-O- DRAMA THEATER & GROWTH CO-OP Is a First Step in Working for Planetary Peace by Beginning to Work on Your Self coming an active growth co- op and theater participant. It is an ideal way to participate in the Kerista Planetary Peace Plan in which Peace Brigade members get to know each other and explore profound ideas. The Kerista Village way of life is in some ways quite radical. Community members live by a detailed social con- tract and are dedicated to the collective art form of culture sculpture. It is radical in that it leaves behind many old- fashioned and strongly con- ditioned ideas, such as ro- manticism in relationships and the unlimited accumula- tion of personal wealth. Yet in other ways it embodies uni- versal values such as stability and intimacy in relationships, love of learning and the very human desire to explore new psychosocial frontiers. It's definitely made for people who have held on to their idealism, and are searching for a holistically sane co- 3 operative way of life that will lead to lasting world peace. Background In 1971, two people met who shared in common a fan- tasy of living a Utopian exis- tence. The Utopia of their imaginations included equal- ity (no sexism or ageism or racism; equal standard of liv- ing; shared leadership and democracy), a new religious- ness, group families with multiple parenting of chil- dren, and true cooperation of all kinds. They approached this fantasy from a perspec- tive of practicality, believing ' that it was an attainable way of life. Over the course of the next ten years, the original two people grew to a group of thirteen. Through a combina- tion of high-intensity thinking and discussion, and the feed- back from real group living experience, they developed a complete structure for a new culture based upon the ideals of humor, equality, liberation and universal love. They also evolved a creative growth process (Gestalt-O-Rama) through which the discover- ies they were making in futur- istic social psychology could be applied to raising indi- vidual awareness. The ingre- dients of the experiment combined into a fantastically dynamic situation. Making “culture sculpture" their col- lective purpose in life, the group (now calling them- selves Kerista Village) evolved a comprehensive strategy for world peace, plans for post—holocaust sur- vival in the event of a third World War, new forms for family and children, and an all-art-forms type of living theater called Gesta|t-0- Drama. There is a social contract (code of accepted behavior and procedure) for the growth co-op and theater; this will be explained to you in depth and any question about it that you may have will be answered. To get involved in the Ke- rista Planetary Peace Plan, the Gestalt-O-Drama Theater and Growth Co-op, call Keris- ta Village and talk to whom- ever answers the phone. Seminars take place at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednes- days and Thursdays. New- comers are welcome! For additional information and/or invitation to attend a session, write to Kerista Vil- lage, 543 Frederick St, San Francisco, CA 94117, or phone (415) 566-6502, 665- 2988 or 566-5640.
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Geography: San Francisco (Calif.)
Subjects: Alternative lifestyles--California, Communal living--California--San Francisco
Identifier: yhm-spe-ker-eph-083
Is part of: Kerista Commune Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: Gestalt-o-rama growth co-op
Author: Kerista Commune
Publisher: Hamilton College Library
Place published: Clinton, New York, United States
Text: GESTALT-O-RAMA GROWTH CO-OP If you have reached a point in life where you have decided that growth and change are constants, then you are obliged to find an environment in which you can go through maximum beneficial growth and change. Are you ready for the next step? We (the Gestalt-O-Rama Growth Co-op) are a group of friends who have come to- gether to create the right set- ting for our own personal de- velopment. We have decided that in working on ourselves we wish to be cultivating friend- ships with others who are also working on themselves. We are sovereign individuals who do not want to lose our individual- ism for the sake of a larger as- sociation. On the other hand, we are interested in deep, last- ing relationships with other in- dependent, sovereign individu- als . .. peers. We are ideal- centered, convivial and highly rational. We all want to talk out new ideas with others so as to eliminate any contradictions in our respective lifestyles or be- lief systems. We see our ...
Show moreGESTALT-O-RAMA GROWTH CO-OP If you have reached a point in life where you have decided that growth and change are constants, then you are obliged to find an environment in which you can go through maximum beneficial growth and change. Are you ready for the next step? We (the Gestalt-O-Rama Growth Co-op) are a group of friends who have come to- gether to create the right set- ting for our own personal de- velopment. We have decided that in working on ourselves we wish to be cultivating friend- ships with others who are also working on themselves. We are sovereign individuals who do not want to lose our individual- ism for the sake of a larger as- sociation. On the other hand, we are interested in deep, last- ing relationships with other in- dependent, sovereign individu- als . .. peers. We are ideal- centered, convivial and highly rational. We all want to talk out new ideas with others so as to eliminate any contradictions in our respective lifestyles or be- lief systems. We see our own inner transformation leading us to a mental stage where we are ready to discuss the philo- sophical premises of a new morality. The new morality is one in which ideals like secu- rity, depth, and commitment are complementarily woven with values like group family structures, multiple parenting, graceful distancing, and tran- scending jealousy and posses- siveness. We are all intellec- tuals and realize that our intel- lect and our emotions work to- gether. At the Growth Co-op we talk about all of these kinds of ideas in rational, intellectual dis- course. Some of us are living together in an intentional com- munity . . . others live alone. All of us believe in equality and maintain congeniality in our in- teractions with one another. In the Growth Co-op we firmly put into practice the maxim that people of good will can have friendly differences of opinion. If you are an aware, intelli- gent spirit looking for a process which will take you to higher states of clarity in your own self-directedness, drop in at the Growth Co-op. It may be your spot. Seminars take place Tues- days, Wednesdays, and Thurs- days in which new people can come for the first time and check out the scene. If you wish more information phone 566-6502 or 566-5640 in San Francisco.
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Geography: San Francisco (Calif.)
Subjects: Alternative lifestyles--California, Communal living--California--San Francisco
Identifier: yhm-spe-ker-eph-106
Is part of: Kerista Commune Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: Gestalt-o-rama growth co-op
Author: Kerista Commune
Publisher: Hamilton College Library
Place published: Clinton, New York, United States
Text: GESTALT-O-RAMA GROWTH CO-OP If you have reached a point in life where you have decided that growth and change are constants, then you are obliged to find an environment in which you can go through maximum beneﬁcial growth and change. Are you ready for the next step? We (the Gesta|t—O-Rama Growth Co-op) are a group of friends who have come to- gether to create the right set- ting for our own personal de- velopment. We have decided that in working on ourselves we wish to be cultivating friend- ships with others who are also working on themselves. We are sovereign individuals who do not want to lose our individual- ism for the sake of a larger as- sociation. On the other hand, we are interested in deep, last- ing relationships with other in- dependent, sovereign individu- als . .. peers. We are ideal- centered, convivial and highly rational. We all want to talk out new ideas with others so as to eliminate any contradictions in our respective lifestyles or be- lief systems. We see our o...
Show moreGESTALT-O-RAMA GROWTH CO-OP If you have reached a point in life where you have decided that growth and change are constants, then you are obliged to find an environment in which you can go through maximum beneﬁcial growth and change. Are you ready for the next step? We (the Gesta|t—O-Rama Growth Co-op) are a group of friends who have come to- gether to create the right set- ting for our own personal de- velopment. We have decided that in working on ourselves we wish to be cultivating friend- ships with others who are also working on themselves. We are sovereign individuals who do not want to lose our individual- ism for the sake of a larger as- sociation. On the other hand, we are interested in deep, last- ing relationships with other in- dependent, sovereign individu- als . .. peers. We are ideal- centered, convivial and highly rational. We all want to talk out new ideas with others so as to eliminate any contradictions in our respective lifestyles or be- lief systems. We see our own inner transformation leading us to a mental stage where we are ready to discuss the philo- sophical premises of a new morality. The new morality is one in which ideals like secu- rity, depth, and commitment are complementarily woven with values like group family structures, multiple parenting, graceful distancing, and tran- scending jealousy and posses- siveness. We are all intellec- tuals and realize that our intel- lect and our emotions work to- gether. At the Growth Co-op we talk about all of these kinds of ideas in rational, intellectual dis- course. Some of us are living together in an intentional com- munity . . . others live alone. All of us believe in equality and maintain congeniality in our in- teractions with one another. In the Growth Co-op we firmly put into practice the maxim that people of good will can have friendly differences of opinion. If you are an aware, intelli- gent spirit looking for a process which will take you to higher states of clarity in your own self—directedness, drop in at the Growth Co-op. It may be your spot. Seminars take place Tues- days, Wednesdays. and Thurs- days in which new people can come for the first time and check out the scene. It you wish more information phone 566-6502 or 566-5640 in San Francisco.
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Geography: San Francisco (Calif.)
Subjects: Alternative lifestyles--California, Communal living--California--San Francisco
Identifier: yhm-spe-ker-eph-105
Is part of: Kerista Commune Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: Growth co-op partnership agreement
Author: Kerista Commune
Publisher: Hamilton College Library
Place published: Clinton, New York, United States
Text: GROWTH CO-OP PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT All of the participants agree to the following code of behavioral stan- dards, designed to create an intel- lectually stimulating atmosphere, with the understanding that any of these standards can be changed by majority vote of the Growth Co-op members. The standards are in effect because of the experience of the founding group. Unless a level of selectivity is maintained partici- pants will lose interest and fall away. The standards exist to protect the integrity and quality of the scene; they aren’t there to repress or inhibit anyone from participating or being expressive. Here are the standards or behavioral norms: 1.Conviviality. This includes no one ever raising her/his voice in anger, or using threats, harass- ment or violence to any degree. 2. Social Tolerance. This includes the idea that people of good will have fundamental differences of opinion. All differences can be tol- erated and graciously discussed, even though agreement may not be ...
Show moreGROWTH CO-OP PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT All of the participants agree to the following code of behavioral stan- dards, designed to create an intel- lectually stimulating atmosphere, with the understanding that any of these standards can be changed by majority vote of the Growth Co-op members. The standards are in effect because of the experience of the founding group. Unless a level of selectivity is maintained partici- pants will lose interest and fall away. The standards exist to protect the integrity and quality of the scene; they aren’t there to repress or inhibit anyone from participating or being expressive. Here are the standards or behavioral norms: 1.Conviviality. This includes no one ever raising her/his voice in anger, or using threats, harass- ment or violence to any degree. 2. Social Tolerance. This includes the idea that people of good will have fundamental differences of opinion. All differences can be tol- erated and graciously discussed, even though agreement may not be reached. 3. Rationality. The introduction of conversational modes which defy logic and reason will not be toler- ated. The idea of being totally ra- tional at all times is a basic tenet of the Growth Co-op. 4. The Search for Truth through the Elimination of Contradictions. This means that we will encounter any statement that contradicts the body of premises that have already been assembled as our basic belief system, with the readiness to change any existent premise that is faulty. 5. Verbality. We are all highly verbal and dullness is seen by the members as a “sick point." Nonver- bality will be grounds for expulsion from the Growth Co-op. Dialectic and conversation are seen by us as art forms which help us to become beautiful and expressive people. RAMA GROWTH CO-OP THEATER GROWTH CO-OP STANDARDS OR BEHAVIORAL NORMS AN INTRODUCTION TO THE GESTALT-0-RAMA GROWTH CO-OP AND THE GESTALT-O- 6. Equality. This means that we will each have one vote. We will share leadership, without one per- son being recognized by the others as the leader. Each of us will do everything possible to study the concepts of equality as being differ- ent from sameness. Each of us is unique and a sovereign individual. We wish to remove any special privileges that attach to any person and attempt to be as equal as possible within our ability to under- stand the meaning and significance of the idea of equality. 7. Non-Sexism. Both sexes are re- garded and treated as totally equal in every way. 8. Non-Ageism. Any adult of any age is welcome as a member. 9. Non-Racism. Any adult of any race is welcome as a member. 10. Non—CIassism. Every human adult is equal to any other. 11. Participatory Democracy. We vote on everything. The majority of votes will prevail. Each member of The Gestalt-O-Rama Growth Co—op has one vote. Visitors may vote on matters that affect them, but cannot do more than advise on serious Growth Co—op matters. 12. Accountability. This means that any reasonable question will be answered by a participant. The phrase, ‘‘I don’t want to talk about it,” will not be accepted. However, if the individual feels that the subject matter is‘too personal the issue can be brought to the group for a decid- ing vote. The principle of being open and honest is basic to the idea of a “gestalt" environment that benefits all. 13. No Duplicity. Nothing is said about a person when s/he isn't there that isn’t said directly to the person and made known to her/ him. This means no gossip and no secret statements or opinions. 14. Non—Alienation. This means that we are not into “bad-mouth- ing” our government or our institu- tions. Critical discussion and nega- tive observations can be introduced into the conversation, but not with bitterness and acrimony. We aren’t hateful people. Raw hatefulness is seen by us as a “sick point.” Other sick points include bigotry, social intolerance, prejudice, etc. 15. Active, Intentional Friendship Development. We all wish to make as many new friends as possible. It's important to us to work on building new friendships. Persons who aren't seeking new friends aren't welcome to participate in the Growth Co-op. New friends who fall into clearly defined relationship rings will help us fill out our Friend- ship Context Model. This is one of the main models that we use in the Gesta|t—O-Rama Growth Co-op as a basic tenet of sane living. 16. Non-Interference in Art. This means that any member of the Growth Co-op can originate an art project or an intellectual or sports activity. For example, a member might originate a theater project such as an erotic motion picture or a videotape series about “sick points" or “pleasure centers." The project originator has the right to state as clearly as possible what the criteria for participation in the proj- ect are and to evaluate whether people meet the criteria. No one who is not suited to participate, based upon the judgment of the project originator, can force her/his way into the project. The person who doesn't fit in has the right to originate a different project. but doesn’t have the right to interfere with the originator of the project that s/he doesn't fit into. This is a basic protection to all members. 17. Graceful Distancing. This means that any individual who doesn't agree to abide by these basic behavioral norms or stan- dards will be asked to leave the premises. Furthermore, one or more members of the Growth Co- op who have entered the Growth Co-op fraudulently. that is, stating that they would abide by the stan- dards and then having no intention to abide by the standards, can be voted out by majority vote of the Voting Members of the Gesta|t-O- Rama Growth Co-op in good stand- ing. All participants agree to grace- fully distance if they are charged with an infraction of the standards and voted out by majority rule of the Voting Members. Now, let us make it crystal clear that the purpose of the standards and the behavioral norms is to pro- tect the participants from being ripped off and having their evenings spoiled by persons who simply haven't any intention of working on themselves within the context of “friendship development" as stated by the Gestalt-O-Rama Growth Co- op. All of us who have become friends have started out as total strangers. We want intellectual vigor and the excitement of theatri- cal wit and good humor in our lives. We want many friends in many cate- gories. ln order to get what we want we have to know clearly what we want and how to get it. We require constancy of purpose. The way to know what we want is to talk it out. As the founding char- ter group retains ultimate protec- tion under the standard of Non- Interference in Art, the charter group wishes to spread the leader- ship out to include all participants. The need for a social contract is obvious to any of us who have been involved in making the Gesta|t—0- Flama Growth Co-op a success. We have worked hard to create a social scene which is vigorous, unique, exciting and quite different from any other type of scene. The types of people who come are rational and intelligent. Dull types are weeded out by the G-O-R process. They are looking for a different kind of enter- tainment than what we offer. We exist to serve a special constituency with integrity. No one has the right of intrusion into our space who doesn’t agree with this set of standards which we have made as clear as possible and which we intend to uphold. The standards protect us from medioc- rity which we see as the enemy of intellectual vigor and the pursuit of happiness. Outside of our dedica- tion to responsible hedonism and economic equality we intend to mind our own business as we live out our lives peacefully and with good will to all. Growth Co-op meetings take place on Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday nights at 8 pm., at 543 Frederick St. in San Francisco. For more information or communication, contact Kerista Vil- lage, 543 Frederick St, San Francisco, CA 94117; phone (415) 566-6502, or 665-2988.
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Geography: San Francisco (Calif.)
Subjects: Alternative lifestyles--California, Communal living--California--San Francisco
Identifier: yhm-spe-ker-eph-082
Is part of: Kerista Commune Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: Here comes the future!
Author: Kerista Commune
Publisher: Hamilton College Library
Place published: Clinton, New York, United States
Text: HERE COMES the. T FUTURE! Are we ready for the next step? Can we develop a New Age translormational, sensitive, sell-improvement process that will make us into better persons who are truly healthier, happier, and more able to tunction productively? Can we become more socially responsible? In the Dramatology Acting Workshop the learning progrcims have three parts: Act One — The Past Act Two — The Present Act Three — The Future You are a star in the show! Correspondence and phone calls welcome: World Academy of Keristcm Education, Inc. Kerista Global Village Network P.O. Box 410068 San Francisco, CA 94141-0068 (415) 863-1909 Let's Define Our Terms Q. What do we mean by the term Kerista? A. Kerista means the way to Utopian Idealism or the process of unifying persons who are Utopian ldealists. Q. What do we mean by the term Neotribal Community? A. The prototype neotribal community is a product of design. It winds itself around the art of storytelling. The introductory story in the ...
Show moreHERE COMES the. T FUTURE! Are we ready for the next step? Can we develop a New Age translormational, sensitive, sell-improvement process that will make us into better persons who are truly healthier, happier, and more able to tunction productively? Can we become more socially responsible? In the Dramatology Acting Workshop the learning progrcims have three parts: Act One — The Past Act Two — The Present Act Three — The Future You are a star in the show! Correspondence and phone calls welcome: World Academy of Keristcm Education, Inc. Kerista Global Village Network P.O. Box 410068 San Francisco, CA 94141-0068 (415) 863-1909 Let's Define Our Terms Q. What do we mean by the term Kerista? A. Kerista means the way to Utopian Idealism or the process of unifying persons who are Utopian ldealists. Q. What do we mean by the term Neotribal Community? A. The prototype neotribal community is a product of design. It winds itself around the art of storytelling. The introductory story in the series is the "Win-Win-Win!" story. The beneficiaries win, society wins, and the benefactors win. Every person who is involved, and many who are not, wins. What do they win? Sell-betterment bundled with the betterment of society. The "central change agent" is a public service nonprofit corporation, chartered by the State of California, called World Academy of Keristan Education, Inc. The academy produces tuition-tree courses to help persons help themselves. The Kerista Global Village Network links and interconnects all players into a location-independent network based on mutual benefit. The, "neotribal community process" creates $ociety ”B," which operates inside of, and is a benelicent part of the greater society, Society "A." The Dramatology Acting School Workshops tie it together through theatrical games, simulation and productions.
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Geography: San Francisco (Calif.)
Subjects: Alternative lifestyles--California, Communal living--California--San Francisco
Identifier: yhm-spe-ker-eph-153
Is part of: Kerista Commune Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: Here it is, folks.
Author: Kerista Commune
Publisher: Hamilton College Library
Place published: Clinton, New York, United States
Text: Here it is, Our new book, Kerista: Lifestyle Package De- sign and Experience, has been a long time com- ing, but it's finally here. A lot has gone into it: not only the time and energy to physically produce it, but also a huge amount of interpersonal gestalt work between us...clearing our psychological runways so that the focused creativity could taxi on down and take off. And, there's much more to come. Kerista is only the first product in a giant new wave of Keristan publishing activity. We plan to put out 14 publications per year: four Kerista books, lour Utopian Classroom Journals ol Do-It-Yourself Mental Health, four issues of Culture Sculpture, a Magazine of Human Factors Art and Engineering (emphasizing the art of Even Eve and visualiza- tion of Keristan theory and concepts), plus two “surprise edition" books (such as Quest for San- ity and the forthcoming, unabridged Far Out West comic book), WHAT’S IT TO YOU? You are a person on our mailing list, who may or m...
Show moreHere it is, Our new book, Kerista: Lifestyle Package De- sign and Experience, has been a long time com- ing, but it's finally here. A lot has gone into it: not only the time and energy to physically produce it, but also a huge amount of interpersonal gestalt work between us...clearing our psychological runways so that the focused creativity could taxi on down and take off. And, there's much more to come. Kerista is only the first product in a giant new wave of Keristan publishing activity. We plan to put out 14 publications per year: four Kerista books, lour Utopian Classroom Journals ol Do-It-Yourself Mental Health, four issues of Culture Sculpture, a Magazine of Human Factors Art and Engineering (emphasizing the art of Even Eve and visualiza- tion of Keristan theory and concepts), plus two “surprise edition" books (such as Quest for San- ity and the forthcoming, unabridged Far Out West comic book), WHAT’S IT TO YOU? You are a person on our mailing list, who may or may not be a member of the Utopian Philan- thropists' Society. If you are, you've already sent us an annual donation of $36 or more to support our work and receive the benefits of membership. These include the Network Clearinghouse for Community Organizing affinity crossmatching services, a deluxe color art poster, and invitations to a variety of seminars and social activities . , .as well as getting the 14 publications each year. If you're not a member, we may keep you on the mailing list and send you some or all of our publi- cations anyway. But then again, depending on the nature of your connect to us, we might not. We do go through our list periodically and weed names out. So—you don't have to become a Utopian Phi- lanthropists’ Society Member if you’re not already, but you just might like to, Giving us $36 a year might make you feel a little happier in life, which is well worth the price. But don't think about this ‘til after you’ve read Kerlsta. Read it, enjoy it, and then see if in your heart you are moved to write us a check, We’d like your money, but more than that, we want to be read. folks. .---....-.......-.-.--u-....-..: D Basic Member (Cheerleader for Change) . . 36.00 E] Friend of the Frontier . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . 60.00 D Patron ol Progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120.00 Enclosed is my check for $ , _ .....u..nuu.-on. Make checks payable to PASS Inc. (donations are tax deductible) and mail to: Kerista, 543 Fred- erick St., San Francisco, CA 94117. Name Address , City State ,, E l
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Geography: San Francisco (Calif.)
Subjects: Alternative lifestyles--California, Communal living--California--San Francisco
Identifier: yhm-spe-ker-eph-120
Is part of: Kerista Commune Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: Hip, American English focuses on American "pop" culture
Author: Kerista Commune
Publisher: Hamilton College Library
Place published: Clinton, New York, United States
Text: English as a Foreign Language is taught in our space. The Kerista Global Village Social Community is the emanation gateway for the introduction of hip, American English as a second language. HIP, AMERICAN ENGLISH FOCUSES ON AMERICAN ”POP” CULTURE! _._:M—._— ° Magazine Advertising - 0 Hollywood Movies - MTV Cable - VHI Cable ° Television Sitcoms 0 Stand-up Comics ° Art and Architecture 0 Unifying Benevolent Activities 8: Events 0 The "Music Scene” ° The "Nightclub” Scene ° News & News Analysis For more information contact Jim Morse at (415) 431-1108 Volunteers are wanted to do research on ”state-of-the-art” presentation technology.
Geography: San Francisco (Calif.)
Subjects: Alternative lifestyles--California, Communal living--California--San Francisco
Identifier: yhm-spe-ker-eph-035
Is part of: Kerista Commune Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: How much do you know about communal living?
Author: Kerista Commune
Publisher: Hamilton College Library
Place published: Clinton, New York, United States
Text: How Much Do You Know About Communal Living ? Although we have all been reading and hearing about com- munal living for over a decade, it is still not well-understood by many people. To get a picture of your own understanding of the subject. answer the following “true/false" questions. (Try to use the first answer that comes into your head, rather than be» laboring each question.) 1) In order for a communal group to function successfully, each member must be willing to give up a small part of her/his individuality. Dtrue Ufalse 2) The use of a balanced. rotational sleeping schedule to de- termine which members of a polyﬁdelitous family (non- monogamous within a ﬁdelitous. select group) will sleep together on a given night inhibits the spontaneity of the individuals involved. Dtrue Cfalse 3) The main reasons for the break-up of most of the communal experiments of the late '60s and early 705 were economic hardship and external political pressures. Dtrue Ufalse 4) It is very e...
Show moreHow Much Do You Know About Communal Living ? Although we have all been reading and hearing about com- munal living for over a decade, it is still not well-understood by many people. To get a picture of your own understanding of the subject. answer the following “true/false" questions. (Try to use the first answer that comes into your head, rather than be» laboring each question.) 1) In order for a communal group to function successfully, each member must be willing to give up a small part of her/his individuality. Dtrue Ufalse 2) The use of a balanced. rotational sleeping schedule to de- termine which members of a polyﬁdelitous family (non- monogamous within a ﬁdelitous. select group) will sleep together on a given night inhibits the spontaneity of the individuals involved. Dtrue Cfalse 3) The main reasons for the break-up of most of the communal experiments of the late '60s and early 705 were economic hardship and external political pressures. Dtrue Ufalse 4) It is very easy to transcend jealousy and possessiveness once you have decided that you want to live in a polyfidelitous group lifestyle. Dtrue Dfalse 5) It is impossible to have an equally deep. intimate sexual relationship with more than one person at the same time. Utrue Clfalse SCORlNG 10 wrong answers: Well. just think of all you have to learn about this fascinating subject! 7-9 wrong answers: Don't feel bad. Most people share your misconceptions. 4-6 wrung answers: You're pretty perceptive. 1-] wrong answers: Eithcr you've had communal experience yourself. or you are unusually alert. No wrong answers: Are you sure we haven't met before? 6) it is harder to solve interpersonal problems in a two-person. committed living situation than in a multiple person. Committed living situation. ’ Dtrue E false 7) The best place to start an intentional community is in a country setting. with land enough for a number of people to move onto. Utrue Flfalse 8) Polyiidelitous group living is a lifestyle that has never before been tried in the history of humanity. Utrue Ufalsc 9) In a spiritual community. there is inevitably one person with the greatest wisdom. charisma. and insight who comes to be respected as a “teacher“. “guru“. or spiritual “leader". Cltrue Dfalse 10) in the past ten years, the majority of people who explored the U.S. communal movement were using it (the movement) as a place to search for sexual adventures and/or a mate. Dtrue Dfalse ANSWERS lNote—these answers are based on the more than twenty years of communal and intentional community living experience/Study on the part of the members of Kerista Village.) auueuxoi pue jrznxas ﬂit/uzaq sem uoueriuoui Jadaap aqi ‘spzapi [2UI'lUJu.l0Z) amos ansq pip ‘_S.l3Sl|'il3_ asaqi to Kueui ajiqm aidoad adrii -amosaloqm 'C)luE5l0 'diq 'uado io io. 2 iaaw oi aocjd 2 uaaq snemie seq JU3LL|aA0uJ siq_[_ Bnll (01 isixa saop miunuiuioo |2l’I|!.iIdS uUl1UJl]Drlb3 auo 19931 :2 ‘uouiuioa uaaq seq sup ajium asied (5 UBLUOM aui pun ualu aqi uzoq ioi SdIqSu0i)9|a1 {enxas aidiiinui pue ’dno16 Bql uiqimi SLl0l)l?]6.l p2uua;a;aid—uou ‘ﬁiiiapij dnorﬁ-eiiui qiim iarxau inq ’pa:iu -3EJd sdiqsuoiiciax )[l'lpE-3[dI)[l’lLl.l }0 sizes no uaaq ansu aiaqj 'ani_]_ (3 puno; aq 01 Menu emu: am lpapuiurpcoxq 'LlE)l]0d0mSOZ)) so/uzapua ue uans ui paisaraiui aq Ol Ida am oqm ajdoad jo pup] am aiaqm vim aL|| ui si nets 0) a32|d isaq auj_ BS[P:] (L ‘SS’a[3I)Ud 3.19 sajsseq |BUDS.|adJ3)u| ino suiiios ﬁja/\u3alqo ui HpulLu dnolﬁﬂ aq) io siiiauaq aql '3nJl (9 mou sseaﬂ xis AaI\D my aauaisgxa injssaaons Ul uaaq seq sdgqsuoiieiax [euue1a;a.id ou are aiaqi ipium Ul iuauiaﬁueue Sui/xi] snoiijapgfiiod auo )SE3| iv 'as]r.>:[ (g 'ﬁj[e.inieu same: zsai aui '3pEuA "snug uecl uﬁnol aux sjleup aaejd 3511} aux ui lA0lS|.7?p mu) Bumeu: SJ] an.i_[_ ([7 (‘J13 ‘S|EBpl go ias JO uiaisﬂs 'i3l’l[l?l\ paugap ripeap 2 yo >132; :Buiuoiiip -uoo [E?LInu.lLH03vl)uE qum qeaxq oi Auuqeui) |EU13)|.l| pure jeaiﬁojouorisd aia/vi dn aqoxq SBUUUJUJDD asau) yo zsoui (iqm suosea: uieul au_[_ 3S|Q:| (9 'paI\{0I\ul asoiii oi suiznlaqii Am ualtcud a/xeu ainpaips Sugdaals 2 Buisn siuauiuedxg -as|e_.j (3 uEUEul0L|)nE-uou Sl dnorﬁ aqi ieqi papin ma ~dnois [EunLuu.I03 2 ul paoioiuiai niinais Si /ilqenpinipul -35.23 (1 Do these questions, and their answers, provoke your mind, stir up your imagination, kindle a latent or fading spark of idealism within you? if so, and if you are at n tumlng point in your life, looking for a new, workable, cooperative lifestyle and good ﬁiends, we may be on the same wavelength. Kerista Village. upon whose experience the above test is based, is an ongoing, active, Utopian intentional community based in San Francisco. We presently have three households [and are nearly ready for the fourth to open up] and hold numerous activities as a way to get to imow new people, share our philosophy and discoveries, and have a good time. [Rap groups, potlucks, art & theater workshops, sports activities, informal classes, weekend seminars, and lots of “schmooze” time---just hanging out and enjo ng each other’s company.] We‘d like nothing better than to meet one more kindred spirit to ﬂy delightful journey through life. formation with on this Write/phone for information about our community and our social schedule. KERISTA VILLAGE, P.0.Box H74, San Francisco, CA 9410i. (415J566-6502/566-9386/56&5640.
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Geography: San Francisco (Calif.)
Subjects: Alternative lifestyles--California, Communal living--California--San Francisco
Identifier: yhm-spe-ker-eph-076
Is part of: Kerista Commune Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: How to build a society of utopians
Author: Kerista Commune
Publisher: Hamilton College Library
Place published: Clinton, New York, United States
Text: No matter what your category of work is you can become a person who wishes to identify with the move- ment for a peaceful transition to a utopian society. Students for a utopian society. artists for a utopian so- ciety, workers for a utopian society, all are united in the firm aspiration to see the world become more ecologi- cal and peaceful. People who aspire to mental and physical health for themselves are banding together to form local chapters of the UTOPIAN SOCIETY. No matter where you live. if mail reaches you, you can join the UTOPIAN SOCIETY. The headquarters for the UTOPIAN §OClETY is in San Francisco and the central group of artists and writers who publish the periodicals that are mailed to members is the STOREFRONT CLASSROOM FAMILY, a group of dedicated utopian test pilots. This group of people live together and emanate a steady stream of utopian theories and instructional material about utopian psychology. High school and colleges across the nation are establishing UTOPI...
Show moreNo matter what your category of work is you can become a person who wishes to identify with the move- ment for a peaceful transition to a utopian society. Students for a utopian society. artists for a utopian so- ciety, workers for a utopian society, all are united in the firm aspiration to see the world become more ecologi- cal and peaceful. People who aspire to mental and physical health for themselves are banding together to form local chapters of the UTOPIAN SOCIETY. No matter where you live. if mail reaches you, you can join the UTOPIAN SOCIETY. The headquarters for the UTOPIAN §OClETY is in San Francisco and the central group of artists and writers who publish the periodicals that are mailed to members is the STOREFRONT CLASSROOM FAMILY, a group of dedicated utopian test pilots. This group of people live together and emanate a steady stream of utopian theories and instructional material about utopian psychology. High school and colleges across the nation are establishing UTOPIAN SOCIETY chapters. Members have access to a weekly video- tape called, “BROTHER JUD IN UTOPlA." This videotape is supplied free of charge to classes who have signed up to help build a society of utopians. Utopians socialize with each other and will be a part of a national network linking up eco-village experiments. Students of utopian psychology will be studying TRIPLE THREE-POINT YOGA. an intellectual process to raise one's consciousness to the highest levels. Utopian con- sciousness is the ultimate consciousness and it rein- forces life with constant ioyousness and productivity. People who wish to be happy and healthy need a philosophy of life and they need the leisure to enioy recreation and relaxation. The utopian lifestyle offers such leisure. A step by step procedure for the attainment of utopian consciousness is being pre- pared by the STOREFRONT CLASSROOM FAMILY. Membership in the UTOPIAN SOCIETY ls oniy five dollars a year and members receive UTOPIAN EYES magazine and THE STOREFRONT CLASSROOM newspaper mailed to their homes. Address inquiries to: The Storefront Classroom. P.O. Box1174, San Francisco. CA 94101. or phone (415)752-0773. Tu: TWIN ?\LLAR$ SUVPORTING A -SOCIETY OF uwomns Ame: Drug OVERCOMING (on me PART OF EAGH MEMBER) OF ALL CONDITIONED 150 — LA1’io N1sM, RoMANT1crsM. DNi$NENESS,RNAL— szy,w1Her2 sea-iAvioo./Amruves THAT po Nor RENFORCE COOPERATION ow. MENTAL HEALTH. z)rru=, DEVELOPMENT 0? veav, i.A9nNe mauv- smvs (BASED on s+iAREP u>eALs)sETwr=r=N THE MEM5EZ$. ma sciENcE or= UTOPIAN 1>s~(cn- ‘ o\.o6Y DEALS DIRECTLY wmi EOTH oi‘ THESE ‘Ti-iii~l€I$. uTomAN ?$‘{CHOLoG‘{ LESSONS APPEAR REGULAQLV (N "UTOPIAN eves" VTHE srotze — Frzo NT CLA$$RooM“. me "aesTAL1o-Raw»: mo’ cess is A I5As\c PARF OF UTOPIAN PSYCI-iOLO6‘(~ (sea SACK FoR.Ai~\ exx71.ANAruou on= "6EsrALT.‘) Utopian Psychology Q. What is the utopian psychology deﬁnition of “gestalt”? A. “Gestalt" is used to indicate a complete situation as opposed to isolated parts of the situation. For instance, a situation in which two people meet each other and start a relationship is made up of much more than the obvious physical fact of their coming face to face. The gestalt interpretation of this situation would take into account such things as how the people met. where they met. what their individual intentions are. both conscious and subconscious. how they see themselves and each other. how they are each living. what other people they are currently involved with and what those involve- ments are like. what lifestyles they aspire to. what ideals they have or don't have. how they _ behave towards each other. and more. Probably of highest importance in this gestalt picture is the question of the underlying motivation of each person in the situation. This is why utopian psychology placessuch a high emphasis on future pos- sibilities: the gestalt picture is only complete when it is known where the relationship leads. In order to get beyond the surface of a given gestalt situation and find out what is really happening the “gestalt process" is used. This process enables people to see things objective- - ly instead of emotionally reacting or seeing things only as they have been conditioned to see them, In the gestaltprocess (also known as Gestalt-O—Rama) people who are friends and who think they want to develop continuing relationships with each other try to discuss all aspects of their situation. including the blocks they might have to building lasting friendships and the ideal way for such a lasting community of friends to ‘work. The process is highly verbal and all people have a duty to say what they think or feel at any time. They also must have a commitment to improving themselves if the process is to work. The purpose of the gestalt process is for each individual to become free of unhealthy habits. motives. attitudes and values and sustain a natural highness. Since this is a continuous process it goes on constantly and can only work if the underlying picture includes each person's having the desire to sustain the rela- tionships in the gestalt circle so that trust can be built.
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Geography: San Francisco (Calif.)
Subjects: Alternative lifestyles--California, Communal living--California--San Francisco
Identifier: yhm-spe-ker-eph-022
Is part of: Kerista Commune Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: How to create the "operation win-win-win" story: and how to connect kindred spirits into networks of artists
Author: Kerista Commune
Publisher: Hamilton College Library
Place published: Clinton, New York, United States
Text: The six main lanes of activity to achieve lasting VICTORY are as follows: Your input is very valuable and will be entered into the database. The Cosmic Opera Repertory Theater is 1. Connectivity NOW 2. Networking 3. A t t’ CASTING!!! 4 Agﬁfﬁgaf '°“ Join other “servants of the 5. Virtual Reality d ” b th t ' r ' ° reameveiyagl mug 6. Smart Strategic Planning The Cosmic Opera Repertory Theater has begun an acting school which revolves around the dramatic tension of planned, positive social change and the introduction to the world of innovative and resourceful aspects of a new type of economic order: “RESTORATION Our theatrical newsletter is available to scholars, philosophers and kindred spirits! For the full story, and more free literature write today to: HIP, AMERICAN ENGLISH AS A SECOND IANGUAGE, EXECUTIVE TRAINING ACADEMY, 3462 17th St., San Francisco, CA 94110, l_I.S.A. Phone: (415) 863—1909 ECONOMICS.” IS PARADISE ATTAINABLE? A Noble Project for those who really l...
Show moreThe six main lanes of activity to achieve lasting VICTORY are as follows: Your input is very valuable and will be entered into the database. The Cosmic Opera Repertory Theater is 1. Connectivity NOW 2. Networking 3. A t t’ CASTING!!! 4 Agﬁfﬁgaf '°“ Join other “servants of the 5. Virtual Reality d ” b th t ' r ' ° reameveiyagl mug 6. Smart Strategic Planning The Cosmic Opera Repertory Theater has begun an acting school which revolves around the dramatic tension of planned, positive social change and the introduction to the world of innovative and resourceful aspects of a new type of economic order: “RESTORATION Our theatrical newsletter is available to scholars, philosophers and kindred spirits! For the full story, and more free literature write today to: HIP, AMERICAN ENGLISH AS A SECOND IANGUAGE, EXECUTIVE TRAINING ACADEMY, 3462 17th St., San Francisco, CA 94110, l_I.S.A. Phone: (415) 863—1909 ECONOMICS.” IS PARADISE ATTAINABLE? A Noble Project for those who really love what America stands for- ”pluralistic society-market economy,” social justice and political democracy. How to create the “OPERATION WIN- WIN-WI ” STORY: and How to Connect Kindred Spirits into networks of artists. ‘<!t’“ & Computers can and will make global poverty disappear! An overview of the latest methodology for designing & building an all-volunteer ”civilian branch of service" using Artiﬁcial Intelligence, Telecommunications and Interactive Multimedia connected to a state—of-the-art WorldBrain Module. Let’s study the ideas of Ayn Rand, Karen Homey, Bucky Fuller, John Sculley, Bill Gates, Robert Owen_,_ Peter Drucker, Martin Buber, A.D. Gordon, Avraham Yassour, Adam Smith, Moshe Safdie, Gustav Landauer and Peter Kropotkin. We’ll build a united, interactive network of creative, AUTONOMOUS INDIVIDUALS. Our ﬂag has these two “powerful” words embroidered on it: “INDIVIDUAL SOVEREIGNTY” ‘I Fostering Justice Under Democracy | The two political alternatives are: . .1. I}; Two—Party System V. Multiparty System 5:2: I There are voters who believe in a democratic voting system with more — — A ~ — — than two political parties, but the Project Originator of this particular project believes wholeheartedly in the tw0—party system. Thus, we’re creating a NEW WING of the Democratic Party. —Bro Jud, Founder and Project Originator
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Geography: San Francisco (Calif.)
Subjects: Alternative lifestyles--California, Communal living--California--San Francisco
Identifier: yhm-spe-ker-eph-150
Is part of: Kerista Commune Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: Idea fest: solutions stalking problems
Author: Kerista Commune
Publisher: Hamilton College Library
Place published: Clinton, New York, United States
Text: Jud Presmont designed the “Idea Fest”. He is a decorated World War II veteran. He is a lifetime member of AMVETS. Jud is offering a course on Creative Visualization using Interactive Guided Imagery. The Idea Fest is part of a larger design called, appropriately enough, the “Presmont Plan”. Jud’s plan connects myriads of Special Interest Groups (SIGs) to networks of other SIGs. Examples of SIGs are Positive Patriotism, Practical Idealism, Civic Virtue and Social Altruism. The Presmont Plan is an example of Practical Idealism in action. From Idea Fests SIGs are born. By sharing our thoughts, ideas and visions with others we find true kindred spirits. A kindred spirit may be deﬁned as someone with whom we share in common a number of interests, bonds, goals and purposes. A true kindred spirit is someone with whom we are in attunement over a variety of issues, ideals, beliefs and perspectives. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION ONCE-A -MONTH, ONE-HOUR LESSON Watch the Era Jud on Love EneryyTV show...
Show moreJud Presmont designed the “Idea Fest”. He is a decorated World War II veteran. He is a lifetime member of AMVETS. Jud is offering a course on Creative Visualization using Interactive Guided Imagery. The Idea Fest is part of a larger design called, appropriately enough, the “Presmont Plan”. Jud’s plan connects myriads of Special Interest Groups (SIGs) to networks of other SIGs. Examples of SIGs are Positive Patriotism, Practical Idealism, Civic Virtue and Social Altruism. The Presmont Plan is an example of Practical Idealism in action. From Idea Fests SIGs are born. By sharing our thoughts, ideas and visions with others we find true kindred spirits. A kindred spirit may be deﬁned as someone with whom we share in common a number of interests, bonds, goals and purposes. A true kindred spirit is someone with whom we are in attunement over a variety of issues, ideals, beliefs and perspectives. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION ONCE-A -MONTH, ONE-HOUR LESSON Watch the Era Jud on Love EneryyTV show on S.F. Cable Access Channel 29 every fourth Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m. Previous TV shows are available for loan on VHS or DVD. Visit our web site at . For more information please contact Bro Jud Presmont San Francisco, CA 415-558-9330 Brad Pethoud Oakland, CA 510-562-9564 Email Brad at /re/1'sranet@aa/.com We intend to try to recruit 40 people who are Interested in participating in our new type of Techno-Utopian Think Tank. Four groups of ten persons will meet each week on Thursdays between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. in the Think Tank Room of the San Francisco Vets Center at 505 Polk Street between Golden Gate and Turk streets. Idea Fest All “Veterans with a Vision" are invited to share their creative ideas and visions in a once a month three-hour brainstorming session. This “Idea Fest" will present a new kind of “Techno-Utopian Think Tank" Each Idea Fest includes: a One-hour multimedia presentation on Creative Visualization and Interactive Guided Imagery Two—hour brainstorming session to review all ideas, projects and activities of participants‘ ' All citizens are invited, including non—veterans who share the interest of helping homeless veterans find affordable housing. NETWORKING AROUND THE SUBJECT OF “CIVIC HEALING:” A Multimedia Documentary Describing the Formation of a Brand New Social Class! Mister Peaceman Multimedia and Projects Proposal Story Writing Boards Are Task Forces 0|-Iflined Form into Teams “Civic Healing" Multimedia Documentary Is Completed Global sre Milestone Teams in Place Connecting Automated Networking Sales Force Philanthropic Money Starts to Flow into WAKE, Inc. Prospective Donors “Cu/fure Scu/pfure” Meets “Art To The Rescue!"
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Geography: San Francisco (Calif.)
Subjects: Alternative lifestyles--California, Communal living--California--San Francisco
Identifier: yhm-spe-ker-eph-034
Is part of: Kerista Commune Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: Important message
Author: Kerista Commune
Publisher: Hamilton College Library
Place published: Clinton, New York, United States
Geography: San Francisco (Calif.)
Subjects: Alternative lifestyles--California, Communal living--California--San Francisco
Identifier: yhm-spe-ker-eph-070
Is part of: Kerista Commune Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: Income statement
Author: Kerista Commune
Publisher: Hamilton College Library
Place published: Clinton, New York, United States
Geography: San Francisco (Calif.)
Subjects: Alternative lifestyles--California, Communal living--California--San Francisco
Identifier: yhm-spe-ker-eph-115
Is part of: Kerista Commune Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: Intentional alternative educational childcare
Author: Kerista Commune
Publisher: Hamilton College Library
Place published: Clinton, New York, United States
Text: The Role of Art In the model intention- al, alternative, educational childcare village sponsored by PASS Inc, all of these ab» stract premises and pro- grams have been set in mo- tion and are working. The in- sights, techniques, and dis- coveries being made in this U Lab are available to others (students of all ages, peo- ple in various institutions, parents, people-at—|arge) through a wide assortment of learning programs. These programs use the artistic tal- ents and energies of PASS volunteers, in the form of theatrics, graphic arts, pub- lications, music, seminars, pamphlets, and workshops . . . all available for free, or at a very low cost, to interested people. For more information about intentional, alterna- tive, educational childcare, as described in this booklet, or about PASS Inc. and its many other programs, con- tact PASS, c/o Kerista Vil- lage, P.O. Box 1174, San Francisco, CA 94101 ; phone (415) 566-6502 or 566-5640. 9.IEOp|!l.|3 |euo!1e:>np3 3AﬂB|.l.I31|V |BUOﬂ.U9]...
Show moreThe Role of Art In the model intention- al, alternative, educational childcare village sponsored by PASS Inc, all of these ab» stract premises and pro- grams have been set in mo- tion and are working. The in- sights, techniques, and dis- coveries being made in this U Lab are available to others (students of all ages, peo- ple in various institutions, parents, people-at—|arge) through a wide assortment of learning programs. These programs use the artistic tal- ents and energies of PASS volunteers, in the form of theatrics, graphic arts, pub- lications, music, seminars, pamphlets, and workshops . . . all available for free, or at a very low cost, to interested people. For more information about intentional, alterna- tive, educational childcare, as described in this booklet, or about PASS Inc. and its many other programs, con- tact PASS, c/o Kerista Vil- lage, P.O. Box 1174, San Francisco, CA 94101 ; phone (415) 566-6502 or 566-5640. 9.IEOp|!l.|3 |euo!1e:>np3 3AﬂB|.l.I31|V |BUOﬂ.U9].U| a‘u'A" ‘ ":.':lo4 .’ NTENTIONAL ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONAL CHILDCARE lntentional, alternative, educational childcare is the primary purpose and focus of Performing Arts Social Society, Inc, an educa- tional, nonprofit corpora- tion. What does this mean? Intentional Our premise is that every child should be born wanted. The ideal situation is one in which the baby is planned for five years and nine months before her/his birth . .. that is, a woman finds her family situation and village support system. and then has five years to settle into these with stabil- ity, before becoming preg- nant. By the time she chooses to become preg- nant and have a child, she will have established solid, rewarding relationships with other adults who will be acting as co-parents within a family cluster, and firm friendships with others outside the family who will also be involved in educa- tional childcare at the village or U Lab‘ level. She will have comethroughacomprehen— sive training program that covers all aspects of parent- hood, ranging from per- sonal, emotional maturity workshops to practical how- to's of childcare, such as diapering and children's ‘U Lab is short for "Utopian Laboratory." Ask for more information on this subject. INTENTIONAL ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONAL CHILDCARE games. This training course is not only taken by the mother-to-be, but by all the adults (male and female) and young people (adoles- cents) within the village af- finity group. if Alternative There are three family types a person can choose from in the real world: single-adult, nuclear, or ex- tended families. (Each type has sub-variations within the broad heading.) We are concerned with the extend- ed family choice. Our pro- grams help people figure out what options exist in the area of extended family liv- ing, covering such ques- tions as sexuality, inter- personal communications, emotional self-develop- ment, group dynamics, eco- village design, decision- making, neo-tribal society, economic cooperativism, and many other key themes. In addition to spreading general information of this kind, we can help a person find real, specific, existing groups and family situations they can explore joining. Educational Childcare These last two words of the title must be taken to- gether because in our pro- gram, education begins as soon as a child is born (actu- ally before, if you consider the preparation for the child that goes on). Thus, learning is not seen to start at the late age of three or six, with for- mal schooling. The U Lab is the school. lnside of it, a child learns all sorts of things, from basic social skills and values to scholas- tics, sports, and vocational skills. The environment is carefully designed to rein- force fundamental positive human capacities (such as artistic inclinations, socia- bility, and interest in life) in the children. The people who teach reading, writing, arithmetic and more com- plex studies are not only sin- cerely interested in these subjects and in teaching, but are actually lasting friends and/or parents of the children, developing re- lationships of mutual fun and caring that will be con- stants in both their (adults‘ and children's) lives. The splits between learning and home environments, and the hierarchical arrangement of old learning institutions, are dissolved.
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Geography: San Francisco (Calif.)
Subjects: Alternative lifestyles--California, Communal living--California--San Francisco
Identifier: yhm-spe-ker-eph-100
Is part of: Kerista Commune Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: Invitation: Potluck Volleyball, a joyous gathering for mellow folks of all ages
Author: Kerista Commune
Publisher: Hamilton College Library
Place published: Clinton, New York, United States
Geography: San Francisco (Calif.)
Subjects: Alternative lifestyles--California, Communal living--California--San Francisco
Identifier: yhm-spe-ker-eph-107
Is part of: Kerista Commune Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: Invitation: Potluck Volleyball, a joyous gathering for mellow folks of all ages
Author: Kerista Commune
Publisher: Hamilton College Library
Place published: Clinton, New York, United States
Geography: San Francisco (Calif.)
Subjects: Alternative lifestyles--California, Communal living--California--San Francisco
Identifier: yhm-spe-ker-eph-108
Is part of: Kerista Commune Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: Islandia free u (a program of the Untopian Society)
Author: Kerista Commune
Publisher: Hamilton College Library
Place published: Clinton, New York, United States
Text: Islandia Free U (A Program ofthe Utopian Societ_vi* Course Title: "Development of Awareness." Description: A course leading to Heightened Abilities to Conceptualilc. Goal: Overcoming "Conversational Deprivation" via discourse in a relaxed social setting with peers. The discussions about lifestyle. beha\ioral choices. standards. norms . and best ways to enjoy leisure are uplifting to the individual. Students can learn more about their options in real life. They can evaluate the different variables in behavior and make choices that will lead to lasting happiness. Members of local branches of ISLANDIA FREE U develop their awareness by participating in many informal social activities. dances. pot lucks. gestalt workshops.ﬁcId trips to hot baths and other places. and athletic & cultural activities. While engaged in these recreational social activities there is an op- portunity to talk about the ideas in the books being read by participants. Each member of the cour...
Show moreIslandia Free U (A Program ofthe Utopian Societ_vi* Course Title: "Development of Awareness." Description: A course leading to Heightened Abilities to Conceptualilc. Goal: Overcoming "Conversational Deprivation" via discourse in a relaxed social setting with peers. The discussions about lifestyle. beha\ioral choices. standards. norms . and best ways to enjoy leisure are uplifting to the individual. Students can learn more about their options in real life. They can evaluate the different variables in behavior and make choices that will lead to lasting happiness. Members of local branches of ISLANDIA FREE U develop their awareness by participating in many informal social activities. dances. pot lucks. gestalt workshops.ﬁcId trips to hot baths and other places. and athletic & cultural activities. While engaged in these recreational social activities there is an op- portunity to talk about the ideas in the books being read by participants. Each member of the course is active in helping to publicize the course through word of mouth advertising to friends and placement of notices on appropriate bulletin boards inviting others to join. Posters describing the course are available to students for posting. Students in any geographic area will be put in touch with other students who contact ISLANDIA FREE U headquarters. The following list of books and periodicals are recommended as a starting list of literature to be read by those taking this course: {These books are avail- able at libraries and bookstores)- (ll "FAR OUT WEST COMICS" by Even Eve. (Available to members of the Utopian Society). 12) "UTOPlAN EYES AND COMMUNAL LIVING DIRECTORY" Magazine (Sent to all course members). (3) ”THE STOREFRONT CLASSROOM" Newspaper. (Sent to all course members). (4) "ISLANDIA" by Austin Tappan Wright. (This book inspired the founding of ISLANDIA FREE U). (5) “THE STORY OF UTOPIAS" by Lewis Mumford. (6) “lSLAND" by Aldous Huxley. l7)“WALDEN II" by B.F. Skinner. (8) "STRANGER IN A STRANGE LAND" by Robert Heinlein. (9) "COMMITMENT AND COMMUNITY" by Rosabeth Moss Kanter. (I0) "UTOPIA OR OBLIVION" by R. Buckminster Fuller. (I I) “THE DISPOSSESSED" by Ursula K. Le Guin. (I2) "LOOKING BACKWARD" by Edward Bellamy. Any other literature about Utopian themes or experiments (fiction or non-ﬁction) may be used for discussion purposes. THE FUTURIST. SERIATIM Magazine. COMMUNITIES Magazine etc. can be used. Students will be exer- cising their imaginations as they discuss the principles connected to living in an ideal social environment. This course is designed to help individuals meet and make ne\\ friends. *For more information phone (4lS) S66-6502. It costs only $5 a year for membership in the Utopian Society.
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Geography: San Francisco (Calif.)
Subjects: Alternative lifestyles--California, Communal living--California--San Francisco
Identifier: yhm-spe-ker-eph-101
Is part of: Kerista Commune Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: John P. "Jud" Presmont
Author: Kerista Commune
Publisher: Hamilton College Library
Place published: Clinton, New York, United States
Geography: San Francisco (Calif.)
Subjects: Alternative lifestyles--California, Communal living--California--San Francisco
Identifier: yhm-spe-ker-eph-147
Is part of: Kerista Commune Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: Join the social peoples' liberation front
Author: Kerista Commune
Publisher: Hamilton College Library
Place published: Clinton, New York, United States
Geography: San Francisco (Calif.)
Subjects: Alternative lifestyles--California, Communal living--California--San Francisco
Identifier: yhm-spe-ker-eph-137
Is part of: Kerista Commune Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: Kerista Commune [envelope]
Author: Kerista Commune
Publisher: Hamilton College Library
Place published: Clinton, New York, United States
Text: KERISTA COMMUNE 543 FREDERICK STREET SAN rruncnsco. CALIFORNIA 941 17 141517534814 0! 665-295!
Geography: San Francisco (Calif.)
Subjects: Alternative lifestyles--California, Communal living--California--San Francisco
Identifier: yhm-spe-ker-eph-099
Is part of: Kerista Commune Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

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