Tuesdays
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Hybrid: attend in-person or join online
Teaching Team: Madeline Klyne, Zeenat Potia, Jim Austin, Gina LaRoche, Melanie Cherng
On most Tuesday nights throughout the year, join us for an introductory Insight Meditation (vipassana) program. Each session includes basic meditation instruction, sitting and walking practice, and time for Q&A and discussion.
One week each month is held online-only.
All are welcome to attend. There is no registration required.
Beginners Tea
2nd Tuesday
7:00 pm – 7:45 pm
In-person
Once a month, the Drop-In is followed by a social Tea from 7:00-7:45pm. Stay to connect with fellow practitioners, teachers, and staff. This is a relaxed and welcoming environment, an excellent opportunity to chat casually with fellow practitioners or ask questions about CIMC. Tea and Snacks provided.
Upcoming Beginners Drop-In Schedule:
| Date | Teacher | Format | Beginners Tea |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2026 | Madeline Klyne | Online-only | |
| May 5, 2026 | Gina LaRoche | Hybrid | |
| May 12, 2026 | Jim Austin | Hybrid | Beginners Tea |
| May 19, 2026 | Jim Austin | Hybrid | |
| May 26, 2026 | Zeenat Potia | Online-only | |
| June 2, 2026 | Jim Austin | Hybrid | |
| June 9, 2026 | Gina LaRoche | Hybrid | Beginners Tea |
| June 16, 2026 | Melanie Cherng | Hybrid | |
| June 23, 2026 | Jim Austin | Hybrid | |
| June 30, 2026 | Zeenat Potia | Online-only | |
| July 7, 2026 | Gina LaRoche | Hybrid | |
| July 14, 2026 | Jim Austin | Hybrid | Beginners Tea |
| July 21, 2026 | Melanie Cherng | Hybrid | |
| July 28, 2026 | Zeenat Potia | Online-only | |
| August 4, 2026 | Gina LaRoche | Hybrid | |
| September 1, 2026 | Hybrid | ||
| September 8, 2026 | Madeline Klyne | Hybrid | Beginners Tea |
| September 15, 2026 | Jim Austin | Hybrid | |
| September 22, 2026 | Gina LaRoche | Hybrid | |
| September 29, 2026 | Zeenat Potia | Online-only | |
| October 6, 2026 | Hybrid | ||
| October 13, 2026 | Gina LaRoche | Hybrid | Beginners Tea |
| October 20, 2026 | Hybrid | ||
| October 27, 2026 | Online-only | ||
| November 3, 2026 | Hybrid | ||
| November 10, 2026 | Hybrid | Beginners Tea | |
| November 17, 2026 | Online-only | ||
| November 24, 2026 | Hybrid | ||
| December 1, 2026 | Hybrid | ||
| December 8, 2026 | Hybrid | Beginners Tea | |
| December 15, 2026 | Hybrid |