2016 Think on the Links Philosophy Classic Charity Golf Tournament

Our inaugural Fall fundraiser — The Think on the Links Philosophy Classic — was a blast! Not only did we have perfect weather, we had an amazing group of people playing in the tourney & an incredible group of sponsors!  Our theme for the 2016 tourney was Hawaiian…and for those…

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Merlin & Mindful Montana Collaborate to Offer Philosophy and Mindfulness to the Helena Community

We are elated to welcome Justin Whitaker, Philosophical Advisor & Mindfulness Practitioner for Merlin CCC and founder of Mindful Montana, to the Merlin team and excited to be collaborating on several philosophical adventures together, including mindfulness & philosophy workshops, mindfulness retreats, and one-on-one & private group mindfulness/meditation classes.

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Philosophy: What It Is, Isn’t & Why It Matters

In August of 2016, we hosted an indoor community shin-dig at The Placer called the Beat the Heat Philosophy Party.  We had a blast and enjoyed great grub & grog, fun games, wonderful dialogue, dancing to good tunes & more!  Also part of the party mix…philosophy presentations — one of…

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PayneWest Selects Merlin as Featured Helena Non-Profit

Woo-Hoo!  How exciting!  Merlin CCC was selected as the featured Helena area non-profit by PayneWest Insurance for their Summer 2016  newsletter.  In an interview conducted in June of this year, Founder & Executive Director, Marisa Diaz-Waian, discusses the nature of Merlin CCC’s operations & why philosophy is as important today…

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Merlin Think & Drinks (February – August 2016)

Philosophy is a social event! That’s why we love our community socials. Merlin Think & Drinks are one of the many community social activities that we host.  Each month (or so) we hunker down at one of our favorite local watering holes and talk philosophy whilst sipping tasty libations. To…

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August 2016 Philosophy Walk (Eastern Philosophy & Eastern Medicine)

Our August philosophy walk was phenomenal. Our group headed out at 8am for a fun journey up Mount Helena and enjoyed wonderful conversation about eastern philosophy & eastern medicine! The Fall-like weather, clear skies, sunshine & gentle breeze were fantastic. And…the brilliantly colored mountain blue birds were an absolute treat!…

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July 2016 Little Philosopher’s Drive-In

Our July Inaugural Little Philosopher’s Drive-In was a hoot! We had an awesome group of little philosophers, ranging from 6 – 10 years in age! We enjoyed Dr. Seuss’ fun film Horton Hears a Who & post-film discussion about epistemology! Some of the things we explored included: How we come…

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