New Approach for SolutionsNew times require new measures. We have decided to take a new approach with Solutions, our e-newsletter. You will notice the changes progressively: last issue we launched a new design for our on-line version. In the future you will receive Solutions on a monthly basis to keep you updated on internal news and events at The Conflict Center. Quarterly, you will receive an extended version with articles to help better manage conflicts that help foster positive human relationships written by our expert staff and collaborators. The new format will have fixed sections to cover a variety of themes
We hope this new format will be informative and user friendly. Please take a few moments to read this issue and find out all the latest news from The Conflict Center. We invite you to tell us what you think and to provide feedback and suggestions. We look forward to hearing from you.
Ron Ludwig
Executive Director
TCC News
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. Conflict
Resolution Day: October 16th
By Salma Shukri
Governor William Ritter, Jr. of Colorado has declared October 16th as Conflict Resolution Day. Conflict Resolution Day is celebrated internationally on the third Thursday of October. This day was created by the Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) in 2005 and has been celebrated ever since. This day is dedicated to promoting peace in conflict resolution and honoring those who work towards this goal...
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. Intergeneration Day
By Salma Shukri
October 5th was Intergeneration Day. Intergeneration Day is an international day celebrated in the U. S. across 36 states. Promoting communications between different age groups and combating age-segregation. The theme for this year was “Intergeneration Day Means Business”, emphasizing the benefit of generations working together in a business setting. Encouraging individuals of different age groups to cooperate in business allows for experiences to be combined and knowledge to be shared...
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Mile High United Way and the City of Denver Recognize The Conflict Center
by Diana Higuera
Mile High United Way and the City of Denver’s Crime Prevention & Control Commission have recognized the work of The Conflict Center as experts in Conflict Management and Bullying Prevention. Htey have requested that The Conflict Center to provide the training to the United Way grantee recipients associated with the Metro Denver Gang Coalition.
According to Ron Ludwig, Executive Director of The Conflict Center "We have been partnering with United Way over 10 years and it is a great honor and a vote of confidence to be recommended by the City of Denver’s Crime Prevention & Control Commission and chosen by United Way to provide our expertise in Conflict Management and Bullying Prevention.”
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Invite You to Exchange a Plant!
By Maggie Helseth
You are Invited to a Plant Exchange, Art Sale, and Dessert Potluck
Please Join us at our kick-off event for the 2009 Enchanted Gardens of Northwest Denver Tour. You will have the opportunity to sign up to help plan the 2009 event!
We hope to see you there!!
When: Sunday, October 19th from 2-4pm
Where: The Conflict Center at 4140 Tejon St (303-433-4983)
What: Please bring extra plants, clippings, and bulbs that you would like to exchange with other gardeners. Please label all plants and include plant descriptions, along with instructions for planting and care. Also, please bring all plants in pots with dirt. Expert gardeners will be on hand to answer your gardening questions!
Neighborhood artists will be there with original art for sale. A portion of proceeds from the sale of art will benefit The Conflict Center and the 2009 Garden Tour.
Finally, please bring a dessert to share!
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. Reading
for Peace at Barnes & Noble West
By Diana Higuera
Our first Reading for Peace event in partnership with Barnes and Noble West on Saturday, September 27 was a total success! About 50 elementary school children participated in Peace Day craft activities, making talking sticks and feelings flowers while improving their communication and self-expression skills. Kids also enjoyed peace stories with their parents, and Clifford the Big Red Dog made a special appearance to entertain the whole family.
