Schedule

Meetings are on the Second Saturdayof each month, from 2-5 pm. They are open to everyone who wants to be there. For more information about the meetings, push the "About Us" button to the left.

Starting on May 10, 2003, meetings will be held at the Frank Auditorium at Evanston Hospital. Free covered parking available; Central St."L" stop (Purple Line). For directions and a map, see the bottom of this page.

The following is a tentative schedule for presentations at our monthly meetings. Please bring any info or questions you might have regarding these topics, but do not feel limited by them.

1999 - 2000

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Date	Summary
Sep 11, 1999	What is a Near-Death Experience?
Oct 09, 1999	Children's Near-Death Experiences
Nov 13, 1999	The Caregiver's Experience. What happens when someone dies?
Dec 11, 1999	The Aftereffects of the Near-Death Experience
Jan 08, 2000	GUEST SPEAKER: Howard Storm speaks about his "negative" Near-Death Experience. (more info)
Feb 12, 2000	Other Ways to Have a Near-Death Experience. Highlighting Diane Willis' Experience
Mar 11, 2000	GUEST SPEAKER: Kimberly Clark Sharp, from Seattle, Washington, and author of "After the Light"
Apr 08, 2000	"Other" Experiences (more info)
May 13, 2000	The Near-Death Experience and Forgiveness
Jun 10, 2000	GUEST SPEAKER: Kathy Young from Ft. Lauderdale, FL. (more info)
Jul 08, 2000	Beyond Death, The A&E Special
Aug 12, 2000	Children's Past Lives (more info)
Sep 09, 2000	GUEST SPEAKER: PMH Atwater (more info)
Oct 14, 2000	Creativity and the NDE
Nov 11, 2000	Loss: The Caregiver's Experience
Dec 09, 2000	Aftereffects of the NDE
Jan 13, 2001	What is a Near-Death Experience?
Feb 10, 2001	Other Ways to Have NDEs
Mar 10, 2001	Negative Near-Death Experiences
Apr 14, 2001	OBEs and Other Mystical Experiences
May 12, 2001	Suicide and the NDE
Jun 09, 2001	Healing and the NDE; 1980 movie, <em>Resurrection,</em>begins at 3:20 pm (more info)
Jul 14, 2001	Discussion and a terrific video about Echo Bodine!
Aug 11, 2001	Open Discussion/Convention Review
Sep 08, 2001	What is a Near-Death Experience? (more info)
Oct 13, 2001	GUEST SPEAKERS: Three parents discuss their Children's Past Lives (more info)
Nov 10, 2001	GUEST SPEAKER: Linda Morris,RN,PhD, NDE Researcher "Tales From the Light" (more info)
Dec 08, 2001	GUEST SPEAKER: Ned Dougherty, author, Fast Lane to Heaven (more info)
Jan 12, 2002	GUEST SPEAKER: Steve Fanning, Asso. Prof of History (U of IL-Chicago) will speak about The Life Review, based upon his own near-death experience.
Feb 09, 2002	The NDE: Pathway to Higher Consciousness (more info)
Mar 09, 2002	GUEST SPEAKER: Carol Bowman, author, Children's Past Lives and Return From Heaven (more info)
Apr 13, 2002	GUEST SPEAKER: Melvin Morse, MD, Where God Lives (more info)
May 11, 2002	GUEST SPEAKER: Hospice Doctor Pam Kircher, author, "Love is the Link," will speak about The Death Process (more info)
Jun 08, 2002	SHARING SESSION (more info)
Jul 13, 2002	GUEST SPEAKER: Susan Wisehart, "Life Between Lives Regression" (more info)
Aug 10, 2002	GUEST SPEAKER: Robert Taub, Author of "Awakening in America" (more info)
Sep 14, 2002	Guest Speaker: Dr. Robert Magrisso, MD Internist, Evanston (IL) Hospital, will speak about his own near-death experience. "Dying to Live: Insights From a Near-Death Experience" (more info)
Oct 12, 2002	Guest Speaker: Caroline Sutherland Medical Intuitive, Near-Death Experiencer, and author of "The Body Knows." (more info)
Nov 09, 2002	Guest Speaker: Asia Voight Animal Communicator and Near-Death Experiencer (more info)
Dec 14, 2002	Guest Speaker: Dr. Allan Botkin, Psy.D. Clinical Psychologist and After Death Researcher (more info)
Jan 11, 2003	Sharing Session Viewing/Discussion of Dragonfly-- (January 8-10: Conference in HAWAII. See Home page for link to info.) (more info)
Feb 08, 2003	Guest Speaker: Rev Ed Townley Minister of Unity in Chicago and Near-Death Experiencer (more info)
Mar 08, 2003	Guest Speaker: Cheryl Booth Psychic Medium and Near-Death Experiencer (from Seattle, WA) (more info)
Apr 12, 2003	Guest Speaker: Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj "Meditation and the Near-Death Experience" (more info)
May 10, 2003	Guest Speaker: Joyce Hawkes, PhD Bio-physicist, NDEr, Healer---from Seattle. Join us for our 5th Anniversary Celebration!! (more info)
Jun 14, 2003	Guest Speaker: Judith Citrin Spiritual Guide, Healer, Artist and Near-Death Experiencer "The Near-Death Experience: Passport to an Awakened Life" (more info)
Jul 12, 2003	Guest Speaker: Susan Wisehart Join us for a group Past Life Regression and a showing of a Brian Weiss video. (more info)
Aug 09, 2003	Guest Speaker: Anne Marie Work Near-Death Experiencer who brought back powerful harmonic healing methods and cured herself from multiple sclerosis. (more info)
Sep 13, 2003	Guest Speaker: Kimberly Clark Sharp Social Worker, Near-Death Experiencer and Author of "After the Light" (more info)
Oct 11, 2003	Guest Speaker: Gary E. Schwartz, Ph.D. Professor, U of Arizona, and Author of "The Afterlife Experiments" (more info)
Nov 08, 2003	Guest Speaker: Howard Storm Negative Near-Death Experiencer, Former University Art Professor, Pastor and Author of "My Descent into Death" (more info)
Dec 13, 2003	Guest Speaker: Charles Graybar Author of "Beyond the Broken Gate" who discovered a portal and found answers more detailed than an NDE. (more info)
Jan 10, 2004	Guest Speaker: Ken Prather Near-Death Experiencer (2X) and Facilitator of Ft. Wayne (IN) IANDS, Ken "Reaches for Joy" despite many injuries received in a beating with baseball bats. (more info)
Feb 14, 2004	Guest Speaker: Donna McCue Near-Death Experiencer, Comedienne, author of Your Fate is in Your Hands,Donna helps people through her humor and psychic ability. (more info)
Mar 13, 2004	Guest Speaker: Thomas Gates Near-Death Experiencer, Founder of Soul Source, Author, Speaker, Healing Facilitator (more info)
Apr 10, 2004	Guest Speaker: Ingrid Dilley Near-Death Experiencer and Founder of Renewing Life; Co-Facilitator of Madison IANDS (more info)
May 08, 2004	Guest Speaker: Linda Jacquin 2 NDEs, Vice President of the International Association for Near-Death Experiences, Advertising Executive (more info)
Jun 12, 2004	Guest Speakers: Catherine Chiesa and Jack Bonczyk Near-Death Experiencers from our own group, Chicago IANDS, will tell their stories and discuss them with the audience. (more info)
Jun 23, 2004	PRE-CONFERENCE LECTURE: David Kessler Using Your Experiences and Creativity in the Service of Others: Your Mission in End-of -Life Care. (more info)
Jun 24, 2004	CHICAGO CONFERENCE: CREATIVITY FROM THE LIGHT! Don't miss the big international IANDS conference at the Best Western - University Plaza in Evanston, IL, June 24-26. (more info)
Jul 10, 2004	Guest Speaker: Susan Wisehart, M.S., NCSP, CHt, LMFT, Susan will be doing a Group Past Life Regression and talking about the powerful effects of this important healing tool. (more info)
Aug 14, 2004	Guest Speaker: Thomas Gates, NDEr, Healing Facilitator and video: THE DAY I DIED Don't miss this opportunity to view the complete BBC video which the conference goers loved---and be a part of a powerful group healing by Thomas Gates. (more info)
Sep 11, 2004	Guest Speaker: Blanche Blacke NDEr, Healer, founder of School of Chakra Energy and Shakara Ensemble Ritual Theatre. (more info)
Oct 09, 2004	Guest Speaker: Tiffany Snow Struck by lightening which produced a profound NDE, Tiffany Snow discovered she had been gifted with healing ability. Now, as Author of two books, Tiffany continues her healing work as a Reiki practioner in CA. (more info)
Nov 13, 2004	Guest Speaker: Bill Vandenbush Seattle resident and author of "If Morning Never Comes." Vietnam Vet had his NDE in Vietnam as a result of a war injury. (more info)
Dec 11, 2004	Guest Speaker: Sonia Choquette Spiritual Teacher, Intuitive, Author, talks about her NDE and other spiritual experiences. (more info)
Jan 08, 2005	Guest Speaker: Adrienne Shaps, J.D. C.B.T. NDEr, Lawyer, and Healer will relate her story. (more info)
Feb 12, 2005	Guest Speaker: Julia Barnes Walker Traditional Healer/Medical Intuitive has memories of being with the Light before she was born. Author of "Changes and Choices" and "The Oneness Model." (more info)
Mar 12, 2005	Guest Speaker: Judy Goodman NDEr, Intuitive and Spiritual Teacher from Atlanta, GA (more info)
Apr 09, 2005	Guest Speaker: Roby Rogers, M.D. Associate Professor, U of Wisconsin Medical School in Madison, faced her own NDE and changed the way she practices medicine. (more info)
May 14, 2005	Guest Speaker: Betty Bland President of The Theosophical Society relates how her near-death experience put her on her spiritual path and how the NDE integrates with Theosophy. (more info)
Jun 11, 2005	Guest Speaker: Sharon Heller NDEr, now from Austin, TX, blossomed into Waldorf teacher and Brain GymÆ Instructor after her NDE (more info)
Jul 09, 2005	Guest Speaker: Susan Wisehart Join us for a group Past Life Regression and more info about the powerful effects of this important healing tool. (more info)
Aug 13, 2005	Guest Speaker: Thomas Gates Back by popular demand! Healer, known for successful group and individual healings, will tell about his NDE and do an extensive group healing. (more info)
Sep 10, 2005	No local meeting. National conference is in Virginia Beach, VA, September 8 - 10. (more info)
Oct 08, 2005	Guest Speaker: Mellen-Thomas Benedict NDEr from CA, will talk about his extensive experience on the other side and will focus on the practical application of the information received. (more info)
Nov 12, 2005	Guest Speaker: Dr. Allan Botkin, Psy.D. Clinical Psychologist and after-death researcher discusses powerful treatment which releases patients from grief. Author of "Induced After-death Communication: A New Therapy for Healing Grief And Trauma" (more info)
Dec 10, 2005	Guest Speaker: Dannion Brinkley, DOA Spend the afternoon with one of the most celebrated NDErs in the world. A great opportunity! (more info)
Jan 14, 2006	Guest Speaker: Steven Fanning, Ph.D. Asso. Prof of History (U of IL-Chicago), Author, will speak about his near-death experience, his miraculous healing, and how his life has changed. (more info)
Feb 11, 2006	Guest Speaker: Albert Taylor, Ph.D. Former Aeronautical Engineer/scientist who was involved in NASA's International Space Station program. Author of "Soul Traveler." (more info)
Mar 11, 2006	Guest Speaker: Richard Sandore, M.D. Shamans, Hallucinogens and the NDE (more info)
Apr 08, 2006	Guest Speaker: Keith Richardson Author of "Andy Lakey's Psychomanteum" and a trained scientist with background in anthropology, psychology, and marketing.... (more info)
May 13, 2006	Guest Speaker: PMH Atwater, L.H.D., honorary Ph.D. "The Secrets in My Soul" For the first time! World reknown researcher, intuitive, speaker, speaks about her 3 NDEs and the revelations she has been given. Author of many books. (more info)
Jun 10, 2006	Guest Speaker: Deana Chase-Moore NDEr, massage therapist, intuitive shares her wonderful and amazing experiences.... (more info)
Jul 08, 2006	Guest Speaker: Susan Wisehart Join us for a group Past Life Regression and more info about the powerful effects of this important healing tool, lead by one of Chicago's leading Past-Life Regression experts. (more info)
Aug 12, 2006	Sharing Session Screening of the A&E special, Beyond Death, and another excellent presentation, Experiencing the Soul. A chance to view both of these excellent productions. Don�t miss it! (more info)
Sep 09, 2006	Guest Speaker: Bruce Greyson, MD One of the world's foremost Near-Death researchers from the U. of Virginia, Editor of the Journal for Near-Death Studies (more info)
Oct 14, 2006	Guest Speaker: Sharon Gray Lester NDEr, "Living Roots Connection", Spiritual Teacher and Intuitive from Seattle area. (more info)
Nov 11, 2006	Guest Speaker: Sue Storm "The Angel Lady", 2 NDEs, author of 2 books---communicates with Angels and the Spirits of those passed... (more info)
Dec 09, 2006	Guest Speaker: Bill Torvund NDEr, founder of Sanctuary of the On, Healer (more info)
Jan 13, 2007	Guest Speakers: Billy Luke and Mary Fleming Past-Life Parents: Amazing stories of reincarnation, including one in the same family, which was featured in Carol Bowman's book, Return From Heaven. (more info)
Feb 10, 2007	Guest Speaker: Asia Voight NDEr, Gifted Animal Communicator,died 4 times (more info)
Mar 10, 2007	Guest Speaker: Joyce Hawkes, Ph.D. Bio-physicist, NDEr, Healer---from Seattle. (more info)
Apr 14, 2007	Guest Speaker: Kimberly Clark Sharp, MSW NDEr, Author, Seattle's Near-Death Comedienne! (more info)
May 12, 2007	Guest Speaker: Shelley Yates NDEr from Nova Scotia (more info)
Jun 09, 2007	Guest Speaker: Juelle Author of "The Walk-in," NDEr,Intuitive (more info)
Jul 14, 2007	Guest Speaker: Dr. Ron Cavenaugh, Psy.D. Director of Treatment, State of Alabama Prison System; 3 Videos of Buddhist Meditation used in prison systems...outstanding! (more info)
Aug 11, 2007	Amazing Meditation videos! Three Films outlining the use of Meditation in Prisons: Doing Time, Doing Vipassana, Changing From Inside, Freedom Behind Bars (more info)
Sep 08, 2007	Guest Speaker: Yolaine Stout NDEr from Suicide Attempt; President of IANDS (more info)
Oct 13, 2007	Guest Speaker: Deana Chase-Moore NDEr, massage therapist,reflexologist, intuitive shares her wonderful and amazing experiences.... (more info)
Nov 10, 2007	Guest Speaker: Robert Schwartz Author of Courageous Souls, will talk about his "Bliss" experience and how it changed his life... (more info)
Dec 08, 2007	Guest Speaker: Paul Elder 3 NDEs; Author of Eyes of an Angel, Politician, Reporter, teaches Remote Viewing.... (more info)
Jan 12, 2008	Guest Speaker: Deborah DeBari NDEr, Intuitive counselor from Rob Schwartz' Courageous Souls, tells her story. (more info)
Feb 09, 2008	Guest Speaker: Nancy Evans Bush Early spokesperson for the Near-Death Experience, Nancy Evans Bush will delight us with her insights, humor and special knowledge of this field. (more info)
Mar 08, 2008	Guest Speaker: Nadia McCaffrey 3X NDEr; lost only son in Iraq; leads San Francisco IANDS; created excellent hospice and is now working to end the war and establish a place for returning vets. She picketed Bush's farm in Crawford, TX with Cindy Sheehan. Don't miss this! (more info)
Apr 12, 2008	Guest Speaker: Mark Macy NDEr, Cancer Survivor, Author, Researcher on Spritual Communication (more info)
May 10, 2008	Guest Speaker: John Terrell Many Lives, Many Masters sent John on the equivalent of a NDE, changing his life forever. Join us for our 10th Anniversary celebration! (more info)
Jun 14, 2008	Jay Stone, DCH NDEr; Hypnotherapist; explores Past-Lives and Healing, making amazing changes in people's lives. (more info)
Jul 12, 2008	MOVIES, MOVIES, MOVIES!!! Some of our favorites over the years!!! Bring any doubters you know. These videos will push them over the edge into full-fledged believers! (more info)
Aug 09, 2008	Guest Speaker: John Lionberger A bliss experience sent him in a new direction. Formerly an atheist, he is now a chaplain who conducts God workshops in the woods.... (more info)
Sep 13, 2008	Guest Speaker: Kimba Arem NDEr, Sound Healer from Hawaii, uses Didjeridu, world flutes, crystal bowls, keyboards, harp, voice, etc. (more info)
Oct 11, 2008	Guest Speakers: Dr. Peter Fenwick & Susan Wisehart A DOUBLE FEATURE! Dr. Peter Fenwick, from London, England, one of the world's leading NDE researchers, and the unveiling of Susan Wisehart's new book---and participation in a soul-guided journey to your ideal future! What a day! (more info)
Nov 08, 2008	Guest Speaker: Therese Rowley, Ph.D. Therese Rowley, Ph.D. is a Skilled Intuitive, Business Consultant, and Educator. From a very young age, Therese heard Christ’s voice in her heart as she attended daily Catholic Mass. Hear Therese's story and learn about this dynamic soul and how she navigates on the earth and on the other side simultaneously. (more info)
Dec 13, 2008	Guest Speaker: Dannion Brinkley, DOA Author of Saved by the Light, One of the most celebrated NDErs in history! Don't miss this opportunity to get to know him! (more info)
Jan 10, 2009	Guest Speaker: Sharon Cohen NDEr; dowser; A medical intuitive, Sharon is a gifted healer. (more info)
Feb 14, 2009	Guest Speaker: Lisa Stuckel Near-Death Experiences from seven major brain surgeries and two strokes, profoundly changed a young woman into a dedicated volunteer who now changes others' lives. (more info)
Mar 14, 2009	Guest Speaker: Jenniffer Weigel Author of "Stay Tuned: Conversations with Dad from the Other Side," Broadcast Journalist, Actress. (more info)
Apr 11, 2009	Guest Speaker: Denise Sutherland NDEr; Angel Therapy Practitioner, Denise gives Angel readings and hosts the Higher Consciousness radio show on WJJG every week. (more info)
May 09, 2009	Guest Speaker: Julie Lapham, PhD NDEr, part Cherokee, PhD in Philosophy, Chemical Engineer, born in England, now lives in NC and teaches Holotropic Breathwork and meditation. (more info)
Jun 13, 2009	Guest Speaker: Jim Macartney, MA NDEr from Seattle, Rehab Counselor, Author of new book, "Crisis to Creation" (more info)
Jul 11, 2009	Guest Speaker: Geary Davis NDEr, Gary has developed methods for healing mind, body and spirit and has a busy healing practice in the northwest suburbs. (more info)
Aug 08, 2009	Guest Speaker: Alex Hermosillo NDEr, Gifted healer from Arizona, "The Happy Healer" on internet radio. Healing workshop available...details below. (more info)
Sep 12, 2009	Guest Speaker: Donna McCue Near-Death Experiencer, Comedienne, author of Your Fate is in Your Hands,Donna helps people through her humor and psychic ability. (more info)
Oct 10, 2009	Two AMAZING Spiritual Movies!!! "The Living Matrix", a film on the new science of healing....And "Something Unknown is Doing We Don't Know What", a fascinating spiritual journey into the science behind psychic phenomena. (more info)
Nov 14, 2009	Guest Speaker: Deana Chase-Moore NDEr, massage therapist, reflexologist, intuitive shares her wonderful and amazing experiences and her uncanny ability to tune in to your past lives.... (more info)
Dec 12, 2009	Guest Speaker: Stephen Damroth NDEr as a result of being murdered by his brother. Profound story. (more info)
Jan 09, 2010	Guest Speaker: Chris Markey NDEr; died twice---extensive life review; lawyer; US Air Force Academy Prep (more info)
Feb 13, 2010	Guest Speaker: Ayleyaell 2 NDEs; Gifted healer from San Diego (more info)
Mar 13, 2010	Guest Speaker: Ellena Lieberman Author, Reader and Respected Teacher of Akashic Records, and Talented Singer... (more info)
Apr 10, 2010	Guest Speaker: John St. Augustine NDEr; Author, Talk Radio Host and Motivational Speaker, Senior Producer, The Dr. Oz Show, Oprah Radio (more info)
May 08, 2010	Guest Speaker: Peter Sterling NDEr; Celtic harpist, Shaman, Peter Sterling brings the music of his heavenly experience to us. (more info)
Jun 12, 2010	Guest Speaker: Betty Esthelle NDEr; RN; 83 yrs. young; Healer; healed self from cancer; amazing inspirational woman from Portland, OR, area. (more info)
Jul 10, 2010	Guest Speaker: Phyllis Tickle NDEr; Editor of Religion Dept of PUBLISHERS WEEKLY; authority on religion in America. (more info)
Aug 14, 2010	Near-Death Movies Two Fabulous Full-length Feature Films. Bring your popcorn...no intermission. First movie begins promptly at 2 pm. (more info)
Sep 11, 2010	Guest Speaker: Roni Reisler Akashic Records Reader and Teacher; Mandala Artist and Teacher (more info)
Oct 09, 2010	Guest Speaker: Sharon Lund, PhD NDEr; Author, Producer, International Speaker; HIV/AIDS survivor (more info)
Nov 13, 2010	Guest Speaker: Suzanne Giesemann Former Navy Commander turned Psychic Medium...inspiring story of the girl-next-door... (more info)
Dec 11, 2010	Guest Speaker: Barbara Harris Whitfield NDEr, Author, Thanatologist, Teacher and Therapist (more info)
Jan 08, 2011	Guest Speaker: Dr. Jeff Long, MD Author of Evidence of the Afterlife...founder of nderf.org, a tool of the Near-Death Experience Research Foundation. (more info)
Feb 12, 2011	No topic, yet
Mar 12, 2011	No topic, yet
Apr 09, 2011	Guest Speaker: Randolph J. Rogers "His book, The Key of Life, is a consciousness-raising self-help detective story that can lead you to examine the everyday details of your life." ~Peter Michalos, Author of Psyche, a Novel of the Young Freud, (Nan A Talese, Doubleday) (more info)
May 14, 2011	No topic, yet
Jun 11, 2011	No topic, yet
Jul 09, 2011	No topic, yet
Aug 13, 2011	No topic, yet

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Directions to Evanston Hospital

2650 Ridge Avenue Evanston, IL 60201

From Edens Expressway: Take Old Orchard exit (E) 4 stoplights, left (N) on Gross Point Rd. Immediately before the "Little Island Hot Dog Stand," turn right on Central street and drive about 2 miles. You will go under the "L" tracks and make a left turn onto Girard. Turn right into parking garage (free on Saturdays).

From Sheridan Road: Go north past the main part of the Northwestern U. campus. Turn left on Central Street, which is one stoplight north of the Lincoln stoplight. Continue to Ridge, where you will see Evanston Hospital on the NW corner. Cross over Ridge. Go one block. Turn right on Girard and turn right into the parking lot.