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The pandemic swept through the world with tragic consequences. Through the adversity and pain, emerged some normalcy, some joy. Watch MenLiving Board Member, Edward Gudas, his wife Laurie and daughters Kalina and Lainie dance and sing their way through COVID.
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What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.
Become a MenLiving Stakeholder and be on the "front lines" with us driving the MenLiving mission and deepening your commitment. It includes all benefits of the Sandard membership (access to all meetings & activities; meeting notes & resources) plus an annnual dinner celebration, an annual 2 day/1 night fall get-away in Galena, IL, and a 15% discount on the Annual Unplug, Connect, & Transform Retreat.
Cost: Minimum $500 annual investment
Best for: Men looking to deepen their commitment to the MenLiving mission and personal development.
Join as a standard MenLiving member and get access to all MenLiving meetings; meeting notes and resources; invites to social activities; and discounts on retreats, events and merchandise in MenLivingStore.
Cost: $20/month | $220/year
Best for: Men in the Chicagoland area looking to spend a few hours a month working on themselves and the MenLiving mission.
Don't live in the Chicagoland area but feel compelled to join us on our mission? Sign-up for "Virtual Only" membership. You will get access to all our virtual meetings and be kept in the loop on MenLiving activities, outings, and happenings.
Cost: $10/month | $110/year
Best for: Men outside the Chicagoland area who would not be able to attend the monthly meetings in person.
Join us with no monthly commitment as a "drop-in" MenLiving member. Instead of paying the monthly membership subscription fee, pay only when you attend the monthly meetings by RSVP'ing prior the scheduled meeting date. We will also keep you in the loop on all MenLiving activities and outings (Social/Philanthropic/Challenges/etc).
Membership Cost: $0/month
Meeting Cost: $30/meeting
Best for: Men in the Chicagoland area expecting to attend just a few meetings a year.
Make a commitment to yourself and our mission
NOTE: We are an official not-for-profit 5013(c) organization. Donations and membership fees are tax deductible.
Join us as a Backer to get the full MenLiving experience while backing our mission to challenge and support men in living their best lives through authentic conversations, facilitated practices and community engagement.
Cost: $20/month | $220/year
Benefits: Eligibility to attend our annual retreat. Access to all weekly virtual support meetings; and monthly virtual workshops, in-person meetings, divorce/separation support calls plus any new virtual offerings such as weekly meditation sessions, and more. Get one coaching session with one of our coaches annually. Get a 5% discount on all offerings- Retreat, 1-on-1 MenLiving Guides, Father/daughter weekend.
Deepen your commitment to yourself and MenLiving by joining as a Stakeholder. It includes all benefits of the Backer Membership plus an annual dinner celebration, an annual 2 day/1 night fall get-away in Galena, IL, and a 10% discount on all offerings.
Cost: Minimum $500 annual investment
Benefits: Eligible to attend our annual Stakeholder retreat. Access to all virtual meetings, monthly virtual workshops and in-person meetings events. Get two coaching sessions with one of our coaches annually. Get a 10% discount on all offerings- Retreat, 1 on 1 MenLiving Guides Father/daughter weekend.
Put your full force and support behind MenLiving's mission. Help lead the charge, "champion" our causes, deepen your own commitment and get full benefit from what MenLiving has to offer to you personally.
Cost: $1000/year+
Benefits: Eligibility to attend our annual Stakeholder retreat. Access to all virtual meetings, monthly virtual workshops and in-person meetings events. Get three coaching sessions with one of our coaches annually. Get a 15% discount on all offerings- Retreat, 1 on 1 MenLiving Guides Father/daughter weekend.
Your donation will support the MenLiving mission and other non-profits we believe in. It's important to us to stand behind MenLiving members “giving back” and investing themselves in something bigger than themselves. Learn more about our not-for-profit status.
Important Note: We are a 5013(c) not-for-profit. All donations and membership fees are tax deductible.
Become a MenLiving Stakeholder and be on the "front lines" with us driving the MenLiving mission and deepening your commitment. It includes all benefits of the Sandard membership (access to all meetings & activities; meeting notes & resources) plus an annnual dinner celebration, an annual 2 day/1 night fall get-away in Galena, IL, and a 15% discount on the Annual Unplug, Connect, & Transform Retreat.
Cost: Minimum $500 annual investment
Best for: Men looking to deepen their commitment to the MenLiving mission and personal development.
Join as a standard MenLiving member and get access to all MenLiving meetings; meeting notes and resources; invites to social activities; and discounts on retreats, events and merchandise in MenLivingStore.
Cost: $20/month | $220/year
Best for: Men in the Chicagoland area looking to spend a few hours a month working on themselves and the MenLiving mission.
Don't live in the Chicagoland area but feel compelled to join us on our mission? Sign-up for "Virtual Only" membership. You will get access to all our virtual meetings and be kept in the loop on MenLiving activities, outings, and happenings.
Cost: $10/month | $110/year
Best for: Men outside the Chicagoland area who would not be able to attend the monthly meetings in person.
Join us with no monthly commitment as a "drop-in" MenLiving member. Instead of paying the monthly membership subscription fee, pay only when you attend the monthly meetings by RSVP'ing prior the scheduled meeting date. We will also keep you in the loop on all MenLiving activities and outings (Social/Philanthropic/Challenges/etc).
Membership Cost: $0/month
Meeting Cost: $30/meeting
Best for: Men in the Chicagoland area expecting to attend just a few meetings a year.
Your donation supports the MenLiving mission and other non-profits we believe in.
What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.
Make a commitment to yourself and our mission
NOTE: We are an official not-for-profit 5013(c) organization. Donations and membership fees are tax deductible.
Join us as a Backer to get the full MenLiving experience while backing our mission to challenge and support men in living their best lives through authentic conversations, facilitated practices and community engagement.
Cost: $20/month | $220/year
Benefits: Eligibility to attend our annual retreat. Access to all weekly virtual support meetings; and monthly virtual workshops, in-person meetings, divorce/separation support calls plus any new virtual offerings such as weekly meditation sessions, and more. Get one coaching session with one of our coaches annually. Get a 5% discount on all offerings- Retreat, 1-on-1 MenLiving Guides, Father/daughter weekend.
Deepen your commitment to yourself and MenLiving by joining as a Stakeholder. It includes all benefits of the Backer Membership plus an annual dinner celebration, an annual 2 day/1 night fall get-away in Galena, IL, and a 10% discount on all offerings.
Cost: Minimum $500 annual investment
Benefits: Eligible to attend our annual Stakeholder retreat. Access to all virtual meetings, monthly virtual workshops and in-person meetings events. Get two coaching sessions with one of our coaches annually. Get a 10% discount on all offerings- Retreat, 1 on 1 MenLiving Guides Father/daughter weekend.
Put your full force and support behind MenLiving's mission. Help lead the charge, "champion" our causes, deepen your own commitment and get full benefit from what MenLiving has to offer to you personally.
Cost: $1000/year+
Benefits: Eligibility to attend our annual Stakeholder retreat. Access to all virtual meetings, monthly virtual workshops and in-person meetings events. Get three coaching sessions with one of our coaches annually. Get a 15% discount on all offerings- Retreat, 1 on 1 MenLiving Guides Father/daughter weekend.
Your donation will support the MenLiving mission and other non-profits we believe in. It's important to us to stand behind MenLiving members “giving back” and investing themselves in something bigger than themselves. Learn more about our not-for-profit status.
Important Note: We are a 5013(c) not-for-profit. All donations and membership fees are tax deductible.
Become a MenLiving Stakeholder and be on the "front lines" with us driving the MenLiving mission and deepening your commitment. It includes all benefits of the Sandard membership (access to all meetings & activities; meeting notes & resources) plus an annnual dinner celebration, an annual 2 day/1 night fall get-away in Galena, IL, and a 15% discount on the Annual Unplug, Connect, & Transform Retreat.
Cost: Minimum $500 annual investment
Best for: Men looking to deepen their commitment to the MenLiving mission and personal development.
Join as a standard MenLiving member and get access to all MenLiving meetings; meeting notes and resources; invites to social activities; and discounts on retreats, events and merchandise in MenLivingStore.
Cost: $20/month | $220/year
Best for: Men in the Chicagoland area looking to spend a few hours a month working on themselves and the MenLiving mission.
Don't live in the Chicagoland area but feel compelled to join us on our mission? Sign-up for "Virtual Only" membership. You will get access to all our virtual meetings and be kept in the loop on MenLiving activities, outings, and happenings.
Cost: $10/month | $110/year
Best for: Men outside the Chicagoland area who would not be able to attend the monthly meetings in person.
Join us with no monthly commitment as a "drop-in" MenLiving member. Instead of paying the monthly membership subscription fee, pay only when you attend the monthly meetings by RSVP'ing prior the scheduled meeting date. We will also keep you in the loop on all MenLiving activities and outings (Social/Philanthropic/Challenges/etc).
Membership Cost: $0/month
Meeting Cost: $30/meeting
Best for: Men in the Chicagoland area expecting to attend just a few meetings a year.
Make a commitment to yourself and our mission
NOTE: We are an official not-for-profit 5013(c) organization. Donations and membership fees are tax deductible.
Join us as a Backer to get the full MenLiving experience while backing our mission to challenge and support men in living their best lives through authentic conversations, facilitated practices and community engagement.
Cost: $20/month | $220/year
Benefits: Eligibility to attend our annual retreat. Access to all weekly virtual support meetings; and monthly virtual workshops, in-person meetings, divorce/separation support calls plus any new virtual offerings such as weekly meditation sessions, and more. Get one coaching session with one of our coaches annually. Get a 5% discount on all offerings- Retreat, 1-on-1 MenLiving Guides, Father/daughter weekend.
Deepen your commitment to yourself and MenLiving by joining as a Stakeholder. It includes all benefits of the Backer Membership plus an annual dinner celebration, an annual 2 day/1 night fall get-away in Galena, IL, and a 10% discount on all offerings.
Cost: Minimum $500 annual investment
Benefits: Eligible to attend our annual Stakeholder retreat. Access to all virtual meetings, monthly virtual workshops and in-person meetings events. Get two coaching sessions with one of our coaches annually. Get a 10% discount on all offerings- Retreat, 1 on 1 MenLiving Guides Father/daughter weekend.
Put your full force and support behind MenLiving's mission. Help lead the charge, "champion" our causes, deepen your own commitment and get full benefit from what MenLiving has to offer to you personally.
Cost: $1000/year+
Benefits: Eligibility to attend our annual Stakeholder retreat. Access to all virtual meetings, monthly virtual workshops and in-person meetings events. Get three coaching sessions with one of our coaches annually. Get a 15% discount on all offerings- Retreat, 1 on 1 MenLiving Guides Father/daughter weekend.
Your donation will support the MenLiving mission and other non-profits we believe in. It's important to us to stand behind MenLiving members “giving back” and investing themselves in something bigger than themselves. Learn more about our not-for-profit status.
Important Note: We are a 5013(c) not-for-profit. All donations and membership fees are tax deductible.
Become a MenLiving Stakeholder and be on the "front lines" with us driving the MenLiving mission and deepening your commitment. It includes all benefits of the Sandard membership (access to all meetings & activities; meeting notes & resources) plus an annnual dinner celebration, an annual 2 day/1 night fall get-away in Galena, IL, and a 15% discount on the Annual Unplug, Connect, & Transform Retreat.
Cost: Minimum $500 annual investment
Best for: Men looking to deepen their commitment to the MenLiving mission and personal development.
Join as a standard MenLiving member and get access to all MenLiving meetings; meeting notes and resources; invites to social activities; and discounts on retreats, events and merchandise in MenLivingStore.
Cost: $20/month | $220/year
Best for: Men in the Chicagoland area looking to spend a few hours a month working on themselves and the MenLiving mission.
Don't live in the Chicagoland area but feel compelled to join us on our mission? Sign-up for "Virtual Only" membership. You will get access to all our virtual meetings and be kept in the loop on MenLiving activities, outings, and happenings.
Cost: $10/month | $110/year
Best for: Men outside the Chicagoland area who would not be able to attend the monthly meetings in person.
Join us with no monthly commitment as a "drop-in" MenLiving member. Instead of paying the monthly membership subscription fee, pay only when you attend the monthly meetings by RSVP'ing prior the scheduled meeting date. We will also keep you in the loop on all MenLiving activities and outings (Social/Philanthropic/Challenges/etc).
Membership Cost: $0/month
Meeting Cost: $30/meeting
Best for: Men in the Chicagoland area expecting to attend just a few meetings a year.
Make a commitment to yourself and our mission
NOTE: We are an official not-for-profit 5013(c) organization. Donations and membership fees are tax deductible.
Join us as a Backer to get the full MenLiving experience while backing our mission to challenge and support men in living their best lives through authentic conversations, facilitated practices and community engagement.
Cost: $20/month | $220/year
Benefits: Eligibility to attend our annual retreat. Access to all weekly virtual support meetings; and monthly virtual workshops, in-person meetings, divorce/separation support calls plus any new virtual offerings such as weekly meditation sessions, and more. Get one coaching session with one of our coaches annually. Get a 5% discount on all offerings- Retreat, 1-on-1 MenLiving Guides, Father/daughter weekend.
Deepen your commitment to yourself and MenLiving by joining as a Stakeholder. It includes all benefits of the Backer Membership plus an annual dinner celebration, an annual 2 day/1 night fall get-away in Galena, IL, and a 10% discount on all offerings.
Cost: Minimum $500 annual investment
Benefits: Eligible to attend our annual Stakeholder retreat. Access to all virtual meetings, monthly virtual workshops and in-person meetings events. Get two coaching sessions with one of our coaches annually. Get a 10% discount on all offerings- Retreat, 1 on 1 MenLiving Guides Father/daughter weekend.
Put your full force and support behind MenLiving's mission. Help lead the charge, "champion" our causes, deepen your own commitment and get full benefit from what MenLiving has to offer to you personally.
Cost: $1000/year+
Benefits: Eligibility to attend our annual Stakeholder retreat. Access to all virtual meetings, monthly virtual workshops and in-person meetings events. Get three coaching sessions with one of our coaches annually. Get a 15% discount on all offerings- Retreat, 1 on 1 MenLiving Guides Father/daughter weekend.
Your donation will support the MenLiving mission and other non-profits we believe in. It's important to us to stand behind MenLiving members “giving back” and investing themselves in something bigger than themselves. Learn more about our not-for-profit status.
Important Note: We are a 5013(c) not-for-profit. All donations and membership fees are tax deductible.
Become a MenLiving Stakeholder and be on the "front lines" with us driving the MenLiving mission and deepening your commitment. It includes all benefits of the Sandard membership (access to all meetings & activities; meeting notes & resources) plus an annnual dinner celebration, an annual 2 day/1 night fall get-away in Galena, IL, and a 15% discount on the Annual Unplug, Connect, & Transform Retreat.
Cost: Minimum $500 annual investment
Best for: Men looking to deepen their commitment to the MenLiving mission and personal development.
Join as a standard MenLiving member and get access to all MenLiving meetings; meeting notes and resources; invites to social activities; and discounts on retreats, events and merchandise in MenLivingStore.
Cost: $20/month | $220/year
Best for: Men in the Chicagoland area looking to spend a few hours a month working on themselves and the MenLiving mission.
Don't live in the Chicagoland area but feel compelled to join us on our mission? Sign-up for "Virtual Only" membership. You will get access to all our virtual meetings and be kept in the loop on MenLiving activities, outings, and happenings.
Cost: $10/month | $110/year
Best for: Men outside the Chicagoland area who would not be able to attend the monthly meetings in person.
Join us with no monthly commitment as a "drop-in" MenLiving member. Instead of paying the monthly membership subscription fee, pay only when you attend the monthly meetings by RSVP'ing prior the scheduled meeting date. We will also keep you in the loop on all MenLiving activities and outings (Social/Philanthropic/Challenges/etc).
Membership Cost: $0/month
Meeting Cost: $30/meeting
Best for: Men in the Chicagoland area expecting to attend just a few meetings a year.
Your donation supports the MenLiving mission and other non-profits we believe in.
What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.
Make a commitment to yourself and our mission
NOTE: We are an official not-for-profit 5013(c) organization. Donations and membership fees are tax deductible.
Join us as a Backer to get the full MenLiving experience while backing our mission to challenge and support men in living their best lives through authentic conversations, facilitated practices and community engagement.
Cost: $20/month | $220/year
Benefits: Eligibility to attend our annual retreat. Access to all weekly virtual support meetings; and monthly virtual workshops, in-person meetings, divorce/separation support calls plus any new virtual offerings such as weekly meditation sessions, and more. Get one coaching session with one of our coaches annually. Get a 5% discount on all offerings- Retreat, 1-on-1 MenLiving Guides, Father/daughter weekend.
Deepen your commitment to yourself and MenLiving by joining as a Stakeholder. It includes all benefits of the Backer Membership plus an annual dinner celebration, an annual 2 day/1 night fall get-away in Galena, IL, and a 10% discount on all offerings.
Cost: Minimum $500 annual investment
Benefits: Eligible to attend our annual Stakeholder retreat. Access to all virtual meetings, monthly virtual workshops and in-person meetings events. Get two coaching sessions with one of our coaches annually. Get a 10% discount on all offerings- Retreat, 1 on 1 MenLiving Guides Father/daughter weekend.
Put your full force and support behind MenLiving's mission. Help lead the charge, "champion" our causes, deepen your own commitment and get full benefit from what MenLiving has to offer to you personally.
Cost: $1000/year+
Benefits: Eligibility to attend our annual Stakeholder retreat. Access to all virtual meetings, monthly virtual workshops and in-person meetings events. Get three coaching sessions with one of our coaches annually. Get a 15% discount on all offerings- Retreat, 1 on 1 MenLiving Guides Father/daughter weekend.
Your donation will support the MenLiving mission and other non-profits we believe in. It's important to us to stand behind MenLiving members “giving back” and investing themselves in something bigger than themselves. Learn more about our not-for-profit status.
Important Note: We are a 5013(c) not-for-profit. All donations and membership fees are tax deductible.
Become a MenLiving Stakeholder and be on the "front lines" with us driving the MenLiving mission and deepening your commitment. It includes all benefits of the Sandard membership (access to all meetings & activities; meeting notes & resources) plus an annnual dinner celebration, an annual 2 day/1 night fall get-away in Galena, IL, and a 15% discount on the Annual Unplug, Connect, & Transform Retreat.
Cost: Minimum $500 annual investment
Best for: Men looking to deepen their commitment to the MenLiving mission and personal development.
Join as a standard MenLiving member and get access to all MenLiving meetings; meeting notes and resources; invites to social activities; and discounts on retreats, events and merchandise in MenLivingStore.
Cost: $20/month | $220/year
Best for: Men in the Chicagoland area looking to spend a few hours a month working on themselves and the MenLiving mission.
Don't live in the Chicagoland area but feel compelled to join us on our mission? Sign-up for "Virtual Only" membership. You will get access to all our virtual meetings and be kept in the loop on MenLiving activities, outings, and happenings.
Cost: $10/month | $110/year
Best for: Men outside the Chicagoland area who would not be able to attend the monthly meetings in person.
Join us with no monthly commitment as a "drop-in" MenLiving member. Instead of paying the monthly membership subscription fee, pay only when you attend the monthly meetings by RSVP'ing prior the scheduled meeting date. We will also keep you in the loop on all MenLiving activities and outings (Social/Philanthropic/Challenges/etc).
Membership Cost: $0/month
Meeting Cost: $30/meeting
Best for: Men in the Chicagoland area expecting to attend just a few meetings a year.
Your donation supports the MenLiving mission and other non-profits we believe in.
What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.
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Amazing and inspiring Gudas family!
I watched the whole darn thing and was disappointed when it was over! Check-plus on your work as a dad and partner, Eddie!