Gregory Kramer, Ph.D.
Founder and Guiding Teacher, Metta Programs, Developer of the Insight Dialogue meditation practice
Insight Dialogue: Practicing Interpersonal Meditation
Connection | Innovation | Meditation | Mental Health | Mindfulness | Psychology | Relationships | Sociology | Transformation | Well Being
This one-day retreat is offered free of charge to the community – meditation experience is helpful, but not essential. Gregory Kramer, Ph.D. will explain the concept of Insight Dialogue, and participants will have the time to calm their minds, practice ID, and move to a deeper level of relationality. Co-taught with Phyllis Hicks, D.Min., Senior Teacher, Metta Programs. Coffee, tea and water will be provided; participants must bring own non-refrigerated lunch. Meditation experience is helpful but not essential. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED – space is limited, and we cannot allow drop-in attendees.

Upcoming Events
ZOOM EVENT
Robin Hood Math: Take Control of the Algorithms That Run Your Life
Noah Giansiracusa, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Mathematics at Bentley University
Karen Saxe, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President, Government Relations, American Mathematical Society
Oct 20 2025
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
ON ZOOM
ZOOM EVENT
Validation: Transform Your Relationships, Increase Your Influence, and Change Your Life
Caroline Fleck, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist, Author, and Corporate Consultant
Kelly Leonard
Vice President, Creative Strategy, Innovation, and Business Development at The Second City
Oct 22 2025
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
ON ZOOM
IN-PERSON ROUNDTABLE WORKSHOP
FAN Roundtable Workshop: Dealing with Feeling (Event 1 of 4)
Marc Brackett, Ph.D.
Founding director, Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, and professor, Child Study Center, Yale University
Oct 29 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Glenview Public Library Community Room
Note: Event start time is Central Time (CT).