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2011 Accomplishments
The Center for Compassionate Living (CCL), formerly the Peace Center of Central Oregon, is an all-volunteer non-profit 501(c)(3) organization of people committed to spreading Compassionate Communication and compatible teachings throughout our community and beyond.


The Center for Compassionate Living is celebrating its 5th anniversary. Look what we've done this year!

Administrative Milestones: 

  • On February 14, filed Articles of Amendment with the Secretary of State to change our name.
  • On February 23, 2011, our name change was approved to the Center for Compassionate Living to more accurately reflect our mission and vision.
  • Filed appropriate tax forms and annual reports with IRS and the Oregon Department of Justice.
  • Moved to a larger location at 828 NW Hill Street, Bend.
  • Financial Report - Have approximately $4000 in the bank at end of 2011.
  • Created a new website to reflect new name
  • Created new logo
  • Created a new mission statement

    "Our mission is to provide education and support for people who want to improve their compassionate communication skills, deepen their self-understanding, and enrich their relationships."

Carol Delmonico’s Workshops, Classes, Practice Groups

  • Introduction to Compassionate Communication
    • March 19, April 16
  • COCC Classes for the Season for Nonviolence
    • Power of Listening 
  • Embodied Life - Meditation and Movement
    • 8 classes starting January 17
    • 6 classes starting April 4
    • September 13
  • Eat for Nourishment - November 13
  • Laughter Yoga Club every Tuesday at the Center
  • January 1 Meditation for Peace and Oneness
  • Parenting Class
    • January 22, February 5, September 25,
  • Monthly Meditation, Movement and Guided Inquiry Class
    • January 23, February 20, March 20, April 17, May 15
  • Facilitates practice group Wednesday at 7:15 pm at Higher Ground

Carol Delmonico’s Inservice Presentations - to follow

Bryn Hazell’s Workshops and Classes

  • COCC Classes for the Season for Nonviolence
    • Live Compassionately
  • Communicating for Life - 3 Series of 8 classes starting 
    • January 12, May 4, October 26 
  • Introduction to Compassionate Communication
    • February 12, October 22, December 10 (Connecting with Families)
  • Deepening Compassion 3 week class
    • March 30, April 6, April 13
  • Facilitates 4 practice groups
    • Sundays at 4:30 pm
    • Wednesdays at 4 pm
    • Thursdays at 6:30 pm
    • 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 8 am
  • Organizes and facilitates the Facilitator Skill Enhancement Group
  • Coaches individuals and couples donating fees to PCOCO

Bryn Hazell and Evelyn Doherty - Madras Prison Project

  • Bryn facilitates ongoing 8 week classes to inmates at the Deer Ridge Correctional Institution in Madras
  • Bryn and Evelyn facilitating ongoing weekly practice groups at Deer Ridge Correctional Institution as part of the Oregon Prison Project

Bryn's Inservice Presentations - to follow 

Carol and Bryn's Classes and Events

  • Empathy Cafe - Tea for Two - co-facilitated with Bryn Hazell - January
  • What is Compassionate Communication Anyway? Class at Dudley's Bookstore faciliated by Bryn and Carol - May 5
  • Couples Playshop - Creating your Relationship Map - May 14
  • Friday Night Gatherings - Exploring the Beauty of Needs - November 11

Allan Flood's Classes

  • Break the Habit Education and Skillbuilding Group
    April 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24; June 7, 14, 21

 Beth Hanson's Classes

  • Spirituality and Compassionate Communication
    • April 30, June 4

Practice Groups

  • Currently 8 ongoing practice groups - 5 in Bend, 3 in Redmond
  • Allan Flood continues practice group at Bethlehem Inn and expanded NVC to Sunriver

CCL Sponsored Events

  • Nonviolent Living Workshop - Co-sponsored with First Presbyterian Church, et al March 20, March 27, April 3, April 10
  • A Season for Nonviolence January 30 - April 4
    • PCOCO is a Task Force Leader in Central Oregon through www.agnt.org
    • Provides brochure of 64 Ways in 64 Days to promote peace
  • Paint the Center party - 20 volunteers painted two rooms at the Center 

CCL Fundraisers

  • Yard sale fundraiser at the Center on July 30 raising $1,000
  • Midsummer Night's Soiree, Silent Auction and Art Show on August 12 raising $800 

Other events at CCL - Other organizations with compatible teachings use the Center for classes and donate a portion of their proceeds to the Center.
  • Silent Meditation
    • Tuesdays with Cathy Jaspar
    • Thursdays with Andy Scott
    • Thursdays with Maureen Sweeney
  • The Buddha Path with Mary Orton and Julie Clayton
    • Started in May and has evolved into every Monday night
    • August 14
  • International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center
    • Meditation and Chanting - every Tuesday in July and August
  • Kunzang Lamay Zhallung Buddhist Class with Mary Orton
    • August 27, September 24, October 23, November 29
  • Dzogchen Buddhism Teaching with Mary Orton
    • October 12, November 6
  • Dharma - Transforming Daily Life with Marc Baldwin
    • December 3 and 4
  • Women's Drumming Marathon Week of November 7 - 13
  • Women's Drumming Circle every Monday November through December.

Ongoing

  • Provide a home, facilitators and/or support for 8 practice groups.
  • Have an active Board of Directors who meets monthly and is supporting our work through facilitating, networking and participating in CCL activities.
  • Maintain a website at www.compassionatecenter.org
  • Create E-newsletter sent 2-3 times each month to our email list of 485 to date.
  • Maintaining Facebook page, assisted by Lindsay Dycus, Volunteer Coordinator
  • Maintain Event Calendar on website
  • Maintain a bookstore of NVC books and CDs/DVDs

Board of Directors planning meeting January 9, 2026 at PCOCO

  • Attended by Bryn, Evelyn, Carol, Micki, Dwight, Beth, Sarah and invited guests
  • Update vision and mission
  • Strategies and goals
  • Approved name change to more close reflect our activities

Now pending for 2012

  • Season for Nonviolence January 30 - April 4
    • Distribute brochure "64 Ways in 64 Days" to churches for inclusion in Sunday bulletin
  • Carol’s classes:
    • Embodied Life
    • Parenting Class
    • Eating for Nourishment
    • Laughter Yoga
  • Bryn’s classes:
    • Communicating for Life - 8 classes starting January 11
    • Madras Prison Project
    • Saturday Introduction to Compassionate Communication 
    • Friday Night Gatherings - the Beauty of Needs
    • Facilitator practice group to support and encourage facilitators and trainers
  • A 1-day workshop with LaShelle Lowe-Charde on March 31
    • Sponsored and organized by Evelyn Doherty and the Friday Redmond Practice Group
  • Grow the Board of Directors
  • Grow our community 
  • Invite teachers of compatible teachings to rent the space or donate proceeds to the Center to help support the space
  • Women's Drumming Circle led by Shireen Amini
  • Buddhist teachings with Mary Orton and Julie Clayton
  • Quarterly Friday night Art Walk gatherings 
  • More fundraising
  • More marketing

A big THANK YOU to:

  • To everyone who has donated their time, talent and treasure to support and encourage our growing community dedicated to a more peaceful and compassionate way of life.
  • The Leadership team (CCLT) who meets once a month to organize and plan CCL events. Carol Delmonico, Beth Hanson, Bryn Hazell, Sarah Mason, Dwight Pargee and new Volunteer Coordinator, Lindsay. Thank you each for your contributions and participation in our regular meetings as well as special events.
  • The trainers, Carol Delmonico, Bryn Hazell, Allan Flood and Beth Hanson, for their commitment to teaching/facilitating workshops, presentations and creating new classes
  • The facilitators of the Practice Groups for your consistent presence and commitment.
  • To co-founder Bryn Hazell for being the inspiration and catalyst for creating CCL to spread Compassionate Communication throughout Central Oregon. Also for locating and leasing the CCL space and providing startup financial resources, for facilitating and supporting current practice groups, for starting new practice groups and for creating new classes which attract newcomers and help support the finances of CCL.
  • To co-founder Evelyn Doherty who retired from the Board in 2011, and continues to participate in 3 practice groups as co-facilitator as well as sponsor a one day workshop March 31, 2012, bringing certified NVC trainer, LaShelle Lowe-Charde to Redmond.
  • To co-founder Beth Hanson who created and maintains our website, monthly newsletter, facilitates monthly CCLT meetings, provides agendas, flyers and presentation materials. Beth also facilitates a Hospice practice group and participates in the Redmond practice group.
  • To Carol Delmonico for consistently creating new classes and workshops, for using NVC in her coaching practice, for facilitating and participating in practice groups, for consistent presence at CCL meetings and enthusiasm for growing CCL.
  • To Sarah Mason for organizing the Friday night special events at the Center including the August 5 Midsummer Night's Soiree Silent Auction.
  • To Lindsay Dycus for special projects and help with Facebook.
  • To Katy Elliott for using NVC in her counseling practice and spreading NVC through classes and the clinician’s network.
  • To Allan Flood for his continuing work teaching NVC and working with Bethlehem Inn and the LaPine NVC community.
  • To all those who support and participate in our classes, workshops and practice groups.
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