Psychedelic Club of Denver

📕 The Rose of Paracelsus by Leonard Pickard (Part 1,2, &3)

📅 April 27th, 2025 🕕 12:00pm - 2:00pm

📍 Hadley Branch Library in the Hadley Small Community Room
1890 S Grove St, Denver, CO 80219
map ( https://g.co/kgs/wwEPdqA )

Join the Psychedelic Club of Denver’s book club for an exciting discussion of The Rose of Paracelsus by Leonard Pickard, as we prepare for our exclusive Q&A with the author in May. This thought-provoking novel explores themes of consciousness, alchemy, and personal transformation, blending science, philosophy, and psychedelic exploration. Whether you're a long-time fan of Pickard’s work or you are just hearing about him, this is your chance to dive into his insights into the mind and altered states of consciousness. In this informal, community-driven book club, we’ll discuss the key themes of the book, including how altered states shape personal growth and understanding. Whether you’ve read the entire book or just a chapter, you’ll have the chance to connect with like-minded individuals and share your thoughts and questions in preparation for Leonard Pickard’s exciting visit on May 3rd! We look forward to a stimulating conversation and can’t wait to see you there!

This meetup is for the first half of the text, part 1, 2, & 3, but all are welcome regardless of how much they’ve read. Part 2 will be posted shortly after part 1 is discussed, but likely just under 1 month after the first discussion.

Details on the Q&A event with the author on May 3rd can be found here:
https://www.multipass.com/EdGQ

T'na Wrex will be hosting a Psychedelic Club Social. The Theme will be Karaoke. Feel free to show up and socialize with your fellow psychonauts. Free social event open to all with no pressure to perform. This event will be a casual karaoke.
Simple Rules.

1. No judgement and No laughing AT people, unless they are trying to be funny.
2. Only que one song at a time.
3. Have fun, this is primarily a social event

We will be using a simple laptop program and a projector. There may be songs with explicit lyrics. This location is @ The Pearl, a LGBT bar.
Feel free to reach out if interested in more social events like karaoke, speed friending, gaming, or other activities. We have a few venues including cannabis consumption lounge The Coffee Joint that will host us. We would like to get a couple monthly social events on rotation.

The Psychedelic Club of Denver is delighted to offer an opportunity for individuals to come together in a safe and supportive environment to explore the profound and transformative aspects of psychedelic experiences. Guided by an experienced facilitator and grounded in a foundation of respect, openness, and confidentiality, this monthly event aims to create a space where participants can share, reflect upon, and integrate their psychedelic encounters.

During the event, participants can expect:

• Sharing and Reflection: Through open and facilitated discussions, participants are encouraged to share their personal experiences with psychedelics. This could include insights gained, challenges faced, and the emotional and spiritual aspects of their journeys. Sharing in a group setting often allows for diverse perspectives and insights that can enrich one's own understanding.
• Community Support: The event fosters a sense of community where participants can connect with like-minded individuals who share an interest in exploring consciousness. Building connections with others who've walked similar paths can be deeply affirming and validating.
• Emotional Support: A facilitator skilled in holding space for emotional experiences is available to provide guidance and support, ensuring that all participants feel heard and understood.

In order to establish and maintain a safe space for all participants:

• Please arrive by 7:30, ready to hold space for others in a safe and support setting. Ten minutes will be allotted to settle in and socialize. The door will be locked at 7:40, after which no new participants may join the group.
• Respect the rules and boundaries provided by the facilitator.
• Refrain from defining others' experiences, diagnosing others, and disrespecting others.
• Remember, listening can be more powerful than speaking.

Failure to comply with these guidelines may lead to you not being welcome at future events.

A Psychedelic Experience Processing Group is not a substitute for therapy or medical treatment, but rather a complementary space where individuals can offer and receive support and share practices that encourage lasting and sustainable positive change. It's a journey of self-discovery, healing, and growth, inviting participants to explore the uncharted territories of consciousness with a supportive and understanding community by their side.