Grief Support Group

The purpose of this support group is to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment for people to share their thoughts, emotions, and challenges related to loss and grief. A support group is not a therapy group. While it might be therapeutic by nature, it is distinct from therapy groups in that the goal is not to provide individual or group therapy; rather, this group will provide a supportive environment to work with and help normalize the grief process. The group will have a structured, weekly format with topics and materials related to loss and grief.

Betty Durso, a local resident of Geyserville, facilitates the group. Betty has worked with Sutter Care at Home Hospice as a volunteer caregiver since 1988, visiting patients in their homes and/or assisted living facilities. Betty’s professional background is in education, having served as a school administrator, teacher, and educational trainer in various capacities. Betty has planned, designed, and facilitated educational group seminars and workshops. She has also taught courses in higher education at Sonoma State University, Dominican University, and Humboldt State University.

Prior sign-up and completion of a simple questionnaire are required. Please stop by the front desk to reserve your spot.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:45-9:45 AM

Activity Fee: $7 Members, $10 Guests

Meditation leader, William Cordingley

Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own bottle of water, be ready to explore your inner self, and decompress daily pressures.

About our leader: He has been on a spiritual path for 50 years, with the last 20 being some of the most intense and fruitful.

As someone who loves to teach and enjoys sharing what he has learned with anyone interested, William has taught numerous classes on meditation, manifesting, and living a more fulfilling and empowered life.

He and his wife Pam and daughter Christina moved to Cloverdale from Marin four years ago. Beyond his passion for spirituality, he has various interests and experiences. He was self-employed as a marketing copywriter until his retirement a few years ago. He also found an agent and published a book about uncovering people’s personality traits from facial features. He’s been a public speaker. And he is a former mayor and town councilman.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:45-9:45 AM

Activity Fee: $7 Members, $10 Guests

Meditation leader, William Cordingley

Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own bottle of water, be ready to explore your inner self, and decompress daily pressures.

About our leader: He has been on a spiritual path for 50 years, with the last 20 being some of the most intense and fruitful.

As someone who loves to teach and enjoys sharing what he has learned with anyone interested, William has taught numerous classes on meditation, manifesting, and living a more fulfilling and empowered life.

He and his wife Pam and daughter Christina moved to Cloverdale from Marin four years ago. Beyond his passion for spirituality, he has various interests and experiences. He was self-employed as a marketing copywriter until his retirement a few years ago. He also found an agent and published a book about uncovering people’s personality traits from facial features. He’s been a public speaker. And he is a former mayor and town councilman.

Grief Support Group

The purpose of this support group is to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment for people to share their thoughts, emotions, and challenges related to loss and grief. A support group is not a therapy group. While it might be therapeutic by nature, it is distinct from therapy groups in that the goal is not to provide individual or group therapy; rather, this group will provide a supportive environment to work with and help normalize the grief process. The group will have a structured, weekly format with topics and materials related to loss and grief.

Betty Durso, a local resident of Geyserville, facilitates the group. Betty has worked with Sutter Care at Home Hospice as a volunteer caregiver since 1988, visiting patients in their homes and/or assisted living facilities. Betty’s professional background is in education, having served as a school administrator, teacher, and educational trainer in various capacities. Betty has planned, designed, and facilitated educational group seminars and workshops. She has also taught courses in higher education at Sonoma State University, Dominican University, and Humboldt State University.

Prior sign-up and completion of a simple questionnaire are required. Please stop by the front desk to reserve your spot.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:45-9:45 AM

Activity Fee: $7 Members, $10 Guests

Meditation leader, William Cordingley

Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own bottle of water, be ready to explore your inner self, and decompress daily pressures.

About our leader: He has been on a spiritual path for 50 years, with the last 20 being some of the most intense and fruitful.

As someone who loves to teach and enjoys sharing what he has learned with anyone interested, William has taught numerous classes on meditation, manifesting, and living a more fulfilling and empowered life.

He and his wife Pam and daughter Christina moved to Cloverdale from Marin four years ago. Beyond his passion for spirituality, he has various interests and experiences. He was self-employed as a marketing copywriter until his retirement a few years ago. He also found an agent and published a book about uncovering people’s personality traits from facial features. He’s been a public speaker. And he is a former mayor and town councilman.

Drop-In Caregiver Support Group

Caring for someone with dementia, Alzheimer's, a chronic illness, or another serious health condition can be emotionally and physically demanding. You don't have to navigate it alone.

Join us for a welcoming drop-in support group where caregivers can connect, share experiences, offer encouragement, and learn from one another in a relaxed, supportive environment. Whether you're a current caregiver or have cared for a loved one in the past, you're invited to stop by whenever you can.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:45-9:45 AM

Activity Fee: $7 Members, $10 Guests

Meditation leader, William Cordingley

Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own bottle of water, be ready to explore your inner self, and decompress daily pressures.

About our leader: He has been on a spiritual path for 50 years, with the last 20 being some of the most intense and fruitful.

As someone who loves to teach and enjoys sharing what he has learned with anyone interested, William has taught numerous classes on meditation, manifesting, and living a more fulfilling and empowered life.

He and his wife Pam and daughter Christina moved to Cloverdale from Marin four years ago. Beyond his passion for spirituality, he has various interests and experiences. He was self-employed as a marketing copywriter until his retirement a few years ago. He also found an agent and published a book about uncovering people’s personality traits from facial features. He’s been a public speaker. And he is a former mayor and town councilman.

Grief Support Group

The purpose of this support group is to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment for people to share their thoughts, emotions, and challenges related to loss and grief. A support group is not a therapy group. While it might be therapeutic by nature, it is distinct from therapy groups in that the goal is not to provide individual or group therapy; rather, this group will provide a supportive environment to work with and help normalize the grief process. The group will have a structured, weekly format with topics and materials related to loss and grief.

Betty Durso, a local resident of Geyserville, facilitates the group. Betty has worked with Sutter Care at Home Hospice as a volunteer caregiver since 1988, visiting patients in their homes and/or assisted living facilities. Betty’s professional background is in education, having served as a school administrator, teacher, and educational trainer in various capacities. Betty has planned, designed, and facilitated educational group seminars and workshops. She has also taught courses in higher education at Sonoma State University, Dominican University, and Humboldt State University.

Prior sign-up and completion of a simple questionnaire are required. Please stop by the front desk to reserve your spot.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:45-9:45 AM

Activity Fee: $7 Members, $10 Guests

Meditation leader, William Cordingley

Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own bottle of water, be ready to explore your inner self, and decompress daily pressures.

About our leader: He has been on a spiritual path for 50 years, with the last 20 being some of the most intense and fruitful.

As someone who loves to teach and enjoys sharing what he has learned with anyone interested, William has taught numerous classes on meditation, manifesting, and living a more fulfilling and empowered life.

He and his wife Pam and daughter Christina moved to Cloverdale from Marin four years ago. Beyond his passion for spirituality, he has various interests and experiences. He was self-employed as a marketing copywriter until his retirement a few years ago. He also found an agent and published a book about uncovering people’s personality traits from facial features. He’s been a public speaker. And he is a former mayor and town councilman.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:45-9:45 AM

Activity Fee: $7 Members, $10 Guests

Meditation leader, William Cordingley

Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own bottle of water, be ready to explore your inner self, and decompress daily pressures.

About our leader: He has been on a spiritual path for 50 years, with the last 20 being some of the most intense and fruitful.

As someone who loves to teach and enjoys sharing what he has learned with anyone interested, William has taught numerous classes on meditation, manifesting, and living a more fulfilling and empowered life.

He and his wife Pam and daughter Christina moved to Cloverdale from Marin four years ago. Beyond his passion for spirituality, he has various interests and experiences. He was self-employed as a marketing copywriter until his retirement a few years ago. He also found an agent and published a book about uncovering people’s personality traits from facial features. He’s been a public speaker. And he is a former mayor and town councilman.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:45-9:45 AM

Activity Fee: $7 Members, $10 Guests

Meditation leader, William Cordingley

Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own bottle of water, be ready to explore your inner self, and decompress daily pressures.

About our leader: He has been on a spiritual path for 50 years, with the last 20 being some of the most intense and fruitful.

As someone who loves to teach and enjoys sharing what he has learned with anyone interested, William has taught numerous classes on meditation, manifesting, and living a more fulfilling and empowered life.

He and his wife Pam and daughter Christina moved to Cloverdale from Marin four years ago. Beyond his passion for spirituality, he has various interests and experiences. He was self-employed as a marketing copywriter until his retirement a few years ago. He also found an agent and published a book about uncovering people’s personality traits from facial features. He’s been a public speaker. And he is a former mayor and town councilman.

Drop-In Caregiver Support Group

Caring for someone with dementia, Alzheimer's, a chronic illness, or another serious health condition can be emotionally and physically demanding. You don't have to navigate it alone.

Join us for a welcoming drop-in support group where caregivers can connect, share experiences, offer encouragement, and learn from one another in a relaxed, supportive environment. Whether you're a current caregiver or have cared for a loved one in the past, you're invited to stop by whenever you can.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:45-9:45 AM

Activity Fee: $7 Members, $10 Guests

Meditation leader, William Cordingley

Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own bottle of water, be ready to explore your inner self, and decompress daily pressures.

About our leader: He has been on a spiritual path for 50 years, with the last 20 being some of the most intense and fruitful.

As someone who loves to teach and enjoys sharing what he has learned with anyone interested, William has taught numerous classes on meditation, manifesting, and living a more fulfilling and empowered life.

He and his wife Pam and daughter Christina moved to Cloverdale from Marin four years ago. Beyond his passion for spirituality, he has various interests and experiences. He was self-employed as a marketing copywriter until his retirement a few years ago. He also found an agent and published a book about uncovering people’s personality traits from facial features. He’s been a public speaker. And he is a former mayor and town councilman.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:45-9:45 AM

Activity Fee: $7 Members, $10 Guests

Meditation leader, William Cordingley

Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own bottle of water, be ready to explore your inner self, and decompress daily pressures.

About our leader: He has been on a spiritual path for 50 years, with the last 20 being some of the most intense and fruitful.

As someone who loves to teach and enjoys sharing what he has learned with anyone interested, William has taught numerous classes on meditation, manifesting, and living a more fulfilling and empowered life.

He and his wife Pam and daughter Christina moved to Cloverdale from Marin four years ago. Beyond his passion for spirituality, he has various interests and experiences. He was self-employed as a marketing copywriter until his retirement a few years ago. He also found an agent and published a book about uncovering people’s personality traits from facial features. He’s been a public speaker. And he is a former mayor and town councilman.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:45-9:45 AM

Activity Fee: $7 Members, $10 Guests

Meditation leader, William Cordingley

Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own bottle of water, be ready to explore your inner self, and decompress daily pressures.

About our leader: He has been on a spiritual path for 50 years, with the last 20 being some of the most intense and fruitful.

As someone who loves to teach and enjoys sharing what he has learned with anyone interested, William has taught numerous classes on meditation, manifesting, and living a more fulfilling and empowered life.

He and his wife Pam and daughter Christina moved to Cloverdale from Marin four years ago. Beyond his passion for spirituality, he has various interests and experiences. He was self-employed as a marketing copywriter until his retirement a few years ago. He also found an agent and published a book about uncovering people’s personality traits from facial features. He’s been a public speaker. And he is a former mayor and town councilman.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:45-9:45 AM

Activity Fee: $7 Members, $10 Guests

Meditation leader, William Cordingley

Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own bottle of water, be ready to explore your inner self, and decompress daily pressures.

About our leader: He has been on a spiritual path for 50 years, with the last 20 being some of the most intense and fruitful.

As someone who loves to teach and enjoys sharing what he has learned with anyone interested, William has taught numerous classes on meditation, manifesting, and living a more fulfilling and empowered life.

He and his wife Pam and daughter Christina moved to Cloverdale from Marin four years ago. Beyond his passion for spirituality, he has various interests and experiences. He was self-employed as a marketing copywriter until his retirement a few years ago. He also found an agent and published a book about uncovering people’s personality traits from facial features. He’s been a public speaker. And he is a former mayor and town councilman.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:45-9:45 AM

Activity Fee: $7 Members, $10 Guests

Meditation leader, William Cordingley

Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own bottle of water, be ready to explore your inner self, and decompress daily pressures.

About our leader: He has been on a spiritual path for 50 years, with the last 20 being some of the most intense and fruitful.

As someone who loves to teach and enjoys sharing what he has learned with anyone interested, William has taught numerous classes on meditation, manifesting, and living a more fulfilling and empowered life.

He and his wife Pam and daughter Christina moved to Cloverdale from Marin four years ago. Beyond his passion for spirituality, he has various interests and experiences. He was self-employed as a marketing copywriter until his retirement a few years ago. He also found an agent and published a book about uncovering people’s personality traits from facial features. He’s been a public speaker. And he is a former mayor and town councilman.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:45-9:45 AM

Activity Fee: $7 Members, $10 Guests

Meditation leader, William Cordingley

Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own bottle of water, be ready to explore your inner self, and decompress daily pressures.

About our leader: He has been on a spiritual path for 50 years, with the last 20 being some of the most intense and fruitful.

As someone who loves to teach and enjoys sharing what he has learned with anyone interested, William has taught numerous classes on meditation, manifesting, and living a more fulfilling and empowered life.

He and his wife Pam and daughter Christina moved to Cloverdale from Marin four years ago. Beyond his passion for spirituality, he has various interests and experiences. He was self-employed as a marketing copywriter until his retirement a few years ago. He also found an agent and published a book about uncovering people’s personality traits from facial features. He’s been a public speaker. And he is a former mayor and town councilman.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:45-9:45 AM

Activity Fee: $7 Members, $10 Guests

Meditation leader, William Cordingley

Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own bottle of water, be ready to explore your inner self, and decompress daily pressures.

About our leader: He has been on a spiritual path for 50 years, with the last 20 being some of the most intense and fruitful.

As someone who loves to teach and enjoys sharing what he has learned with anyone interested, William has taught numerous classes on meditation, manifesting, and living a more fulfilling and empowered life.

He and his wife Pam and daughter Christina moved to Cloverdale from Marin four years ago. Beyond his passion for spirituality, he has various interests and experiences. He was self-employed as a marketing copywriter until his retirement a few years ago. He also found an agent and published a book about uncovering people’s personality traits from facial features. He’s been a public speaker. And he is a former mayor and town councilman.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:45-9:45 AM

Activity Fee: $7 Members, $10 Guests

Meditation leader, William Cordingley

Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own bottle of water, be ready to explore your inner self, and decompress daily pressures.

About our leader: He has been on a spiritual path for 50 years, with the last 20 being some of the most intense and fruitful.

As someone who loves to teach and enjoys sharing what he has learned with anyone interested, William has taught numerous classes on meditation, manifesting, and living a more fulfilling and empowered life.

He and his wife Pam and daughter Christina moved to Cloverdale from Marin four years ago. Beyond his passion for spirituality, he has various interests and experiences. He was self-employed as a marketing copywriter until his retirement a few years ago. He also found an agent and published a book about uncovering people’s personality traits from facial features. He’s been a public speaker. And he is a former mayor and town councilman.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:45-9:45 AM

Activity Fee: $7 Members, $10 Guests

Meditation leader, William Cordingley

Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own bottle of water, be ready to explore your inner self, and decompress daily pressures.

About our leader: He has been on a spiritual path for 50 years, with the last 20 being some of the most intense and fruitful.

As someone who loves to teach and enjoys sharing what he has learned with anyone interested, William has taught numerous classes on meditation, manifesting, and living a more fulfilling and empowered life.

He and his wife Pam and daughter Christina moved to Cloverdale from Marin four years ago. Beyond his passion for spirituality, he has various interests and experiences. He was self-employed as a marketing copywriter until his retirement a few years ago. He also found an agent and published a book about uncovering people’s personality traits from facial features. He’s been a public speaker. And he is a former mayor and town councilman.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:45-9:45 AM

Activity Fee: $7 Members, $10 Guests

Meditation leader, William Cordingley

Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own bottle of water, be ready to explore your inner self, and decompress daily pressures.

About our leader: He has been on a spiritual path for 50 years, with the last 20 being some of the most intense and fruitful.

As someone who loves to teach and enjoys sharing what he has learned with anyone interested, William has taught numerous classes on meditation, manifesting, and living a more fulfilling and empowered life.

He and his wife Pam and daughter Christina moved to Cloverdale from Marin four years ago. Beyond his passion for spirituality, he has various interests and experiences. He was self-employed as a marketing copywriter until his retirement a few years ago. He also found an agent and published a book about uncovering people’s personality traits from facial features. He’s been a public speaker. And he is a former mayor and town councilman.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:45-9:45 AM

Activity Fee: $7 Members, $10 Guests

Meditation leader, William Cordingley

Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own bottle of water, be ready to explore your inner self, and decompress daily pressures.

About our leader: He has been on a spiritual path for 50 years, with the last 20 being some of the most intense and fruitful.

As someone who loves to teach and enjoys sharing what he has learned with anyone interested, William has taught numerous classes on meditation, manifesting, and living a more fulfilling and empowered life.

He and his wife Pam and daughter Christina moved to Cloverdale from Marin four years ago. Beyond his passion for spirituality, he has various interests and experiences. He was self-employed as a marketing copywriter until his retirement a few years ago. He also found an agent and published a book about uncovering people’s personality traits from facial features. He’s been a public speaker. And he is a former mayor and town councilman.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:45-9:45 AM

Activity Fee: $7 Members, $10 Guests

Meditation leader, William Cordingley

Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own bottle of water, be ready to explore your inner self, and decompress daily pressures.

About our leader: He has been on a spiritual path for 50 years, with the last 20 being some of the most intense and fruitful.

As someone who loves to teach and enjoys sharing what he has learned with anyone interested, William has taught numerous classes on meditation, manifesting, and living a more fulfilling and empowered life.

He and his wife Pam and daughter Christina moved to Cloverdale from Marin four years ago. Beyond his passion for spirituality, he has various interests and experiences. He was self-employed as a marketing copywriter until his retirement a few years ago. He also found an agent and published a book about uncovering people’s personality traits from facial features. He’s been a public speaker. And he is a former mayor and town councilman.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:45-9:45 AM

Activity Fee: $7 Members, $10 Guests

Meditation leader, William Cordingley

Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own bottle of water, be ready to explore your inner self, and decompress daily pressures.

About our leader: He has been on a spiritual path for 50 years, with the last 20 being some of the most intense and fruitful.

As someone who loves to teach and enjoys sharing what he has learned with anyone interested, William has taught numerous classes on meditation, manifesting, and living a more fulfilling and empowered life.

He and his wife Pam and daughter Christina moved to Cloverdale from Marin four years ago. Beyond his passion for spirituality, he has various interests and experiences. He was self-employed as a marketing copywriter until his retirement a few years ago. He also found an agent and published a book about uncovering people’s personality traits from facial features. He’s been a public speaker. And he is a former mayor and town councilman.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:45-9:45 AM

Activity Fee: $7 Members, $10 Guests

Meditation leader, William Cordingley

Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own bottle of water, be ready to explore your inner self, and decompress daily pressures.

About our leader: He has been on a spiritual path for 50 years, with the last 20 being some of the most intense and fruitful.

As someone who loves to teach and enjoys sharing what he has learned with anyone interested, William has taught numerous classes on meditation, manifesting, and living a more fulfilling and empowered life.

He and his wife Pam and daughter Christina moved to Cloverdale from Marin four years ago. Beyond his passion for spirituality, he has various interests and experiences. He was self-employed as a marketing copywriter until his retirement a few years ago. He also found an agent and published a book about uncovering people’s personality traits from facial features. He’s been a public speaker. And he is a former mayor and town councilman.

Caregiver Support Group

This is a new group that will be meeting on the 1st & 3rd of each month at the Senior Center and is open to all caregivers.

Group Goals:

The demands of being a caregiver for someone with dementia, Alzheimer's, or any life-threatening disease can be overwhelming, exhausting, and stressful, and frequently affect the caregiver's emotional, physical, and social well-being. The duties involved in being a caregiver may also result in stress and conflict within the family structure, causing further complications. Frequently, caregivers struggle with their own emotional and health issues, and the strain of caregiving may have a negative effect, making these problems worse. Some common caregiver complaints include increased fatigue, depression, hopelessness, sleep disorders, anger, and guilt. Having been a caregiver for a spouse with a terminal illness, I fully understand the responsibilities, feelings, and impact that accompany this unique job. The purpose of a caregiver support group is to provide a safe place to address these issues through education, group process, and healthy strategies for self-care, enhancing the caregiver’s quality of life. This group experience is not designed as therapy or to replace the traditional therapeutic experience; it is meant to be a forum for expression, support, and group feedback.

Bio:

I am proud to have lived in Cloverdale for 25 years, where I have raised my pygmy goats. As a Speech and Language Pathologist, I have provided services to kids with communicative disorders from preschool through high school. As a Psychologist, I have been in private practice where I worked with adults covering a wide range of psychological needs, as well as teaching at the university level. Most recently, I have led a support group for caregivers of dementia and Alzheimer's patients, where my goal has been to develop a partnership with group members to address the complex issues of being a caregiver and help provide healthy strategies to improve the quality of life for both patients and caregivers.

Dr. Jude Elliott

B.S., Psychology

M.S. Speech, Language, and Hearing Science

Ed.D., Clinical Psychology

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:45-9:45 AM

Activity Fee: $7 Members, $10 Guests

Meditation leader, William Cordingley

Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own bottle of water, be ready to explore your inner self, and decompress daily pressures.

About our leader: He has been on a spiritual path for 50 years, with the last 20 being some of the most intense and fruitful.

As someone who loves to teach and enjoys sharing what he has learned with anyone interested, William has taught numerous classes on meditation, manifesting, and living a more fulfilling and empowered life.

He and his wife Pam and daughter Christina moved to Cloverdale from Marin four years ago. Beyond his passion for spirituality, he has various interests and experiences. He was self-employed as a marketing copywriter until his retirement a few years ago. He also found an agent and published a book about uncovering people’s personality traits from facial features. He’s been a public speaker. And he is a former mayor and town councilman.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:45-9:45 AM

Activity Fee: $7 Members, $10 Guests

Meditation leader, William Cordingley

Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own bottle of water, be ready to explore your inner self, and decompress daily pressures.

About our leader: He has been on a spiritual path for 50 years, with the last 20 being some of the most intense and fruitful.

As someone who loves to teach and enjoys sharing what he has learned with anyone interested, William has taught numerous classes on meditation, manifesting, and living a more fulfilling and empowered life.

He and his wife Pam and daughter Christina moved to Cloverdale from Marin four years ago. Beyond his passion for spirituality, he has various interests and experiences. He was self-employed as a marketing copywriter until his retirement a few years ago. He also found an agent and published a book about uncovering people’s personality traits from facial features. He’s been a public speaker. And he is a former mayor and town councilman.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:45-9:45 AM

Activity Fee: $7 Members, $10 Guests

Meditation leader, William Cordingley

Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own bottle of water, be ready to explore your inner self, and decompress daily pressures.

About our leader: He has been on a spiritual path for 50 years, with the last 20 being some of the most intense and fruitful.

As someone who loves to teach and enjoys sharing what he has learned with anyone interested, William has taught numerous classes on meditation, manifesting, and living a more fulfilling and empowered life.

He and his wife Pam and daughter Christina moved to Cloverdale from Marin four years ago. Beyond his passion for spirituality, he has various interests and experiences. He was self-employed as a marketing copywriter until his retirement a few years ago. He also found an agent and published a book about uncovering people’s personality traits from facial features. He’s been a public speaker. And he is a former mayor and town councilman.