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Remembrance Day 2009 at the Grand Bahama Labyrinth -
Nov 12, 2009 - 4:33:57 PM
Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas - Remembrance Day on November 11th was serenely observed at the
Garden of the Groves in the beautiful, sacred setting of the Labyrinth,
where all the benches were occupied by locals and visitors from around
the World. Poppies were available for everyone.
The sun shone from an exquisitely blue sky and many of our
feathered friends sang to the accompaniment the quiet background
music from selections of the Maastricht Salon Orchestra, and Richard
Shulman's 'Music to Walk the Labyrinth'.
Just before noon, Barbara Chester welcomed everyone and commented
on the wonderful news of the joint ceremony, held that day in France
commemorating the end of the Great War conflict..
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Remembrance Day Walk for Peace on the Labyrinth -
Nov 10, 2009 - 11:05:56 PM
Grand Bahama Island - In the loving
spirit of peace, we welcome all who will join with us at the
Labyrinth
on Remembrance Day, Wednesday
11 November at 11.45a.m.
We will have a
very simple
Walk for Peace where you may each offer your special
prayer or thoughts, silently, spoken or written. We will hear the
beautiful words of St. Francis and some gentle music provided by Ric.
There will be a 2 minutes period of silence at 12 noon, in loving memory!
Arts & Culture
(Review) Under the Harvest Moon, a Night to Remember -
Oct 22, 2009 - 8:44:28 PM
Grand Bahama Island - It happened and it was great! 'Under the Harvest Moon'
originally planned for Saturday 3rd October, but moved by heavy rains
to Sunday 17th, was a beautiful production from the incredibly talented
duo: Ivy Elden and Gloria McGlone. These two inspirational thespians,
once again drew on our amazingly talented community who gave of their
very best and gave us the very best in song, dance and true
entertainment at our Labyrinth.
The show opened with a Poem, spoken in gentle tones by Ivy Elden,
and ended with the lovely Susan Jensen Sweeting encouraging the
audience to join her on the Labyrinth for a 'Moon Dance' which she sang in her crystal clear voice .
The circular Labyrinth stage was, for the first time, a
spectacular dance floor, all lit
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'Under the Harvest Moon' -
Oct 17, 2009 - 1:30:19 PM
The Grand Bahama Labyrinth presents the Eldon-McGlone Production of
"Under the Harvest Moon" will take place on
Sunday, October 18th at 7pm In the event of poor weather, the show will be moved to the 24th. All tickets will be honoured for the new date, and tickets are available at the gate.
Don't miss celebrating this beautiful production with our talented and much loved friends
who have worked so hard to bring this
evening of music, dance & entertainment to the Labyrinth Garden Theatre
all under the harvest moon!
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The performance will take place on the Labyrinth in the heart of the beautiful Garden of the Groves.
In the event of poor weather tickets will be honoured on the 24th of October. Tickets are ony $15...
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Coming Full Circle with Grace in The Bahamas -
Aug 25, 2009 - 10:22:11 PM
I
hoped that one day I might get the opportunity to meet Barbara Chester
since only a small bit of ocean separates our two homes. Her passionate
work had inspired me when I interviewed her for my article “The Grand
Bahama Labyrinth” (The Spirit of Veriditas, Voices From the Labyrinth
- Winter 2009, page 6).
Yet
no one could have been more amazed by the Providence surrounding our
meeting than me. Not until I noticed the small brown sign from my taxi’s
window pointing toward “The Garden of the Groves” did I realize
that our last minute family vacation had brought me full circle to a
moment of Grace.
We had just two days before we needed to be back on the boat headed
home to Florida. Barbara and I had only communicated a couple of times
via email months before...
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'We Dance' enjoyed by 200 people at the Grand Bahama Labyrinth -
May 12, 2009 - 2:35:02 PM
Grand Bahama Island - Once again the Labyrinth, at the Garden of the Groves, provided the venue for a beautiful evening of Music and Dance produced by the talented, gifted and 'giving' duo of Ivy Elden and Gloria McGlone.
These two generous ladies created a thoroughly enjoyable programme in celebration of Spring and in support of the Grand Bahama Labyrinth on Friday evening 1st. May. In the magical setting of the beautiful healing gardens of the Labyrinth 'WE DANCE, opened very professionally with 'We Dance', by students from Sunland School; it went on to include Lois Seiler's Academy Students performing the exciting Spanish Dance from the Swan Lake Ballet...
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The Inaugural Children's Photographic Competition at the Garden of Groves Labyrinth -
May 11, 2009 - 11:36:04 AM
Grand Bahama Island - Friday 1st May was the occasion of the Prizegiving for the First Annual Photographic Competition for Young Persons. Another 'Special First' at the Labyrinth in the Garden of the Groves.
The competition was opened at Easter at 'Spring in the Garden' to create in young people the art of seeing the beauty of creation by the eyes of the heart! Contestants were invited to buy a $3.00 entry form entitling them to submit up to three photographs taken within the twelve acres of the Garden of the Groves and depict 'Joy in Creation'. Complimentary passes were given out with the forms to enable the contestants to return and take more photos. Clicking and flashing of cameras took place until the judging on 29th April.
Lyndah Wells, Julie Hoyle, Mark Da Cunha and Derrek Carroll, four of the Island's best...
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Participate in World Labyrinth Day - May 2nd -
May 2, 2009 - 8:56:55 AM
Grand Bahama Island - World Labyrinth Day takes place May 2nd. A global celebration of the labyrinth is set for the first Saturday in May.
"Walk as One at 1"- all are invited to walk a labyrinth at 1pm in your time zone to effet a rolling wave of labyrinth walking as the earth turns.
Come to the Grand Bahama Labyrinth on Saturday, May 2nd to join in this global initiative...
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We Dance - a Celebration of Spring -
May 1, 2009 - 8:28:19 PM
The Grand Bahama Labyrinth at the Garden of the Groves proudly presents "We Dance! A Celebration of Spring" to be held on Friday, May 1st at 7pm on the Labyrinth.
'We Dance' A Celebration of Spring has a cast of most talented performers including Georgia's School of Dance, Lois Seiler's Academy of Dance, Bahamas Dance Academy, The Backyard Dancers and The Regency Singers. This is an Eldon-McGlone Production in support of the Labyrinth and donations are $10.
Tickets: The Garden of the Groves; Cafe Java; Emerald Isle Cafe at Seahorse Plaza; Seventeen Shop...
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The Labyrinth meets the Saxophone -
Apr 26, 2009 - 1:21:49 PM
Grand Bahama Labyrinth - A cocktail hour of Easy Listening Sax with Ric (Riccardo Major) was held on Saturday 21st March.
Despite
the very heavy afternoon rains, Riccardo Major generously come to play
for the Labyrinth and Saxophone devotees who had successfully gambled
on the weather. We enjoyed some really lovely music during an evening
which actually brightened as the sounds of his 'gentle jazz' and
'lilting melodies' filled the air.
Riccardo musically reminded us that the saxophone is a reed instrument
which sounds quite magical in the tranquil garden setting of the
Labyrinth. He has promised to return later in the Year and already has
a fan-club waiting to know the date!
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Book Signing for "Obama in Prophecy" - April 13th -
Apr 12, 2009 - 11:06:52 PM
Grand Bahama Labyrinth - A book signing will take place on Easter Monday, April 13th at the Labyrinth for Rev. Dr. J. Emmette Weir and his book, Obama in Prophecy from 1:30pm to 4pm. The event will be followed by a "Celebration of the Resurrection" led by Rev. Weir and accompanied by a chorale. Refreshments will be served afterward with Easter Simnel Cake.
Rev. Dr J. Emmette Weir is a truly spiritual man with the purest form of love for all mankind and, indeed, all creation. He is thoughtful, caring and insightful. A family man who extends his family to embrace everyone he meets. The epitome of the Good Shepherd!
It is little wonder that a man with his academic background, deep faith and in-depth knowledge of the Bible should have written such a book...
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"Joy in Creation" Photography Competition accepting entries until April 27th -
Apr 10, 2009 - 4:30:51 PM
Freeport, The Bahamas - The Garden of the Groves and the Grand Bahama Labyrinth are pleased to announce their First Annual Photographic Competition for Young Persons under the theme, "Joy in Creation". The contest is set to commence on April 11th at the Garden's big Easter Family Fun Day, SPRING IN THE GARDEN!
Junior Photographers are asked to visit the Ticket Booth during this time and register for the Photography Competition by paying $3.00 and having their Entry Form stamped. After the 11th forms will remain available at the park entrance.
This Entry Form will have to accompany their entry submission of up to three photos. Entries and must be received by 27th April at the Garden of the Groves...
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Gathering of gratitude for Pastor Andreas Thode -
Apr 4, 2009 - 2:07:36 PM
Grand Bahama Labyrinth - On Saturday, 28th March, in brilliant sunshine, there was a very special Celebration Walk and Blessing of the Labyrinth with Pastor Andreas Thode and his wife Nancy.
It was Pr. Thode who first introduced 'The Labyrinth as a Sacred Path' in a sermon preached at Our Saviour Lutheran Church in February of 2007. Shortly after this, he brought over from Florida on the Discovery a canvas Labyrinth which was walked by the public in the garden of O.S.Church during the weekend of 16 - 18 March 2007. This marked the begging of exhaustive studies carried out by the Sponsor of the G.B.Labyrinth, Barbara Chester.
Pr. Thode had formerly been a regular visiting Preacher at O.S.Church; he was delighted to embrace many old friends who...
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See the Garden of the Groves & visit the Labyrinth by Pedicab! -
Apr 1, 2009 - 6:34:35 PM
Grand Bahama Island - If you recently visited the Garden of the Groves you might have thought you were in South Beach or New York City's Central Park. You would be seeing the newest edition to the Garden, a Pedicab. What's a Pedi Cab? Well, it looks like a large tricycle that can carry up to three passengers.
Cindy Wilson, a native of Grand Bahama and Jerry Hill were enjoying another one of those popular musical events at the Labyrinth at the Garden of the Groves. It had been a moving concert given by very talented local performers who had donated their talents in aid of the Humane Society of Grand Bahama. After the performance Cindy and Jerry were walking to the open-air restaurant at the Garden. They noticed several elderly ladies sitting on one of the many park benches. As it turned out they had difficulty walking the paths and thus could not enjoy the full beauty of the Garden...
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Enjoy the Smooth Sounds of the Sax at the GB Labyrinth -
Mar 21, 2009 - 10:50:45 AM
Grand Bahama Labyrinth - Come out on Saturday, March 21st to a special cocktail hour at the Labyrinth at the Garden of the Groves from 6pm and enjoy the smooth and easy listening sounds of the saxaphone played by Ricardo Major.
Be soothed or meditate on a keepsake 'Love Quote'. Walk the path in peace - renew and relax...YES, it is still ON despite the weather!
Tickets $5 - advance purchase please. Available at the Garden entrance, Italian Specialty, and Radiant Health Centre. Tickets at the door $10 (Friends of the Garden, $5 secured)...
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Music Under the Moonlight at the Grand Bahama Labyrinth -
Mar 10, 2009 - 11:20:18 AM
Grand Bahama Island - Enjoy Music Under the Moonlight by Dutch Divas Production on Wednesday March 11th at 7.30pm for on the Grand Bahama Labyrinth in the beautiful Garden of the Groves.
Tickets are $10.00 in advance or $15.00 on the night. Friends of the Gardens $10.00 secured price. All funds to support the Grand Bahama Labyrinth. Tickets are available at Garden of the Groves, The Cutting Garden, The Radiant Health Centre, The Humane Society and Italian Speciality Imports in Seahorse Plaza.
Enjoy beautiful voices of Grand Bahama in a programme of great hits from Theatreland's favourite Musical Shows.
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A Labyrinth Walk of Love -
Feb 14, 2009 - 12:26:24 PM
Love is in the air, in the heart of Grand Bahama at the Garden of the Groves.
Join us at the Grand Bahama Labyrinth for a magical night under the stars with champagne, candle lights and music for walking and dancing.
It seems very appropriate to many of us that we should come together and focus on Love for all creation.
Love is a great healer, and combining our energies on our beautiful Spiritual Path will surely be of great benefit to each of us, our
Island and our Planet.
Valentine's Saturday, February 14th from 6:30pm.
Loving donations to the Labyrinth accepted. Suggested : $10.00..
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Welcome to the Grand Bahama Labyrinth -
Jan 18, 2009 - 8:47:28 AM
One of the finest places in The Bahamas to commune with nature, the Garden of the Groves, now also houses a beautiful recreation of an ancient sacred path — The Grand Bahama Labyrinth — where visitors of all faiths can walk and reflect on healing, peace, meditation, prayer, our connection to the Divine, and our connection to one another.
This historical monument was founded and created in 2008 by Barbara Chester and the Community of Grand Bahama Island, with the invaluable help and creative guidance of Robert Ferre & Judy Hopen of Labyrinth Enterprises, Limited.
Find out about visiting the Labyrinth and read the Founder's Message within...
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The GB Labyrinth set a perfect stage for the “Circle of Life” fundraiser -
Jan 14, 2009 - 12:28:58 PM
Under the watchful eye of a brilliant moon, the Grand Bahama Labyrinth at the Garden of the Groves was the stage for the dancers and singers performing under the canopy of the night sky on Saturday, January 10th 2009.
The Eldon-McGlone production called “Circle of Life”, in support of the Grand Bahama Humane Society, dazzled a large crowd of approximately 200 people. Viewers circled the Labyrinth either in lawn chairs, on blankets or even stood to watch a show that is a first for Grand Bahama, and most definitely a first of many performances to come at the Grand Bahama Labyrinth.
The night was a fascinating mix of ancient and modern rhythms and movement, passionate singing, and heartwarming images of animals through the modern technology of the interactive screen display...