# Event Details - **Event Name**: Men of Presence - A Circle for Grounded Brotherhood - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 24 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: Spirituality is the practice and awareness of being self-aware.About this EventMen of Presence - A Circle for Grounded Brotherhood An evening of awareness, connection, and shared practices for inner balanceAbout This EventEver feel like your mind never stops? Like you're constantly reacting instead of responding? You're not alone.Many of us carry stress that shows up as anger, overwhelm, or that relentless inner critic telling us we're not doing enough. We're always defending ourselves, needing to prove we're right, pushing through, controlling what we can, and rarely pausing to just... breathe.Men of Presence is a gathering where men come together to explore something different—a path toward calm, clarity, and genuine connection.This isn't therapy. It's not a lecture. It's a circle of men learning practical tools to:Quiet the mental noiseRespond instead of reactLet go of the need to be right or defend yourselfShow up more fully for the people who matter mostWhat Happens During the Evening?✓ Grounding meditation & conscious breathing – Simple practices to calm your nervous system and create space between thoughts and reactions✓ Breathing techniques for stress resilience – Strengthen your body's ability to shift from stress mode to calm, improving creativity and awareness✓ Open men's circle – Share, listen, and connect in a judgment-free space built on mutual respect✓ Tools for daily life – Learn when to say no, how to reduce reactivity, and ways to improve relationships with your partner and kids✓ Real talk about the masculine experience – The pressure to provide, the need to always be right, the constant defensiveness, the struggle between strength and vulnerability, and the inner battles only other men truly understandWhy Join Us?Because this work is easier—and more powerful—when you don't do it alone.Your partner may support you. Your friends may encourage you. But there's something irreplaceable about sitting in a room with men who get it—who understand the unique challenges you face and are walking their own path toward presence.You'll leave with:Practical tools you can use immediatelyConnection with men on similar journeysA quieter mind and steadier nervous systemLess need to defend or prove yourselfSupport for showing up as the man you want to beThis gathering is for you if:You're tired of feeling overwhelmed or reactiveYou find yourself constantly needing to be right or to defend yourselfYou want to be more present with your familyYou're ready to quiet that inner criticYou're seeking authentic male communityJoin us for an evening of brotherhood, learning, and growth.Feedback from previous Men of Presence circle:"It was excellent! Thank you for inviting me. You did a great job facilitating and creating a comfortable, safe space. I enjoyed the experience."• Eric"Here's the thing, like most men, finding balance and grounding is an internal practice for me and has often felt like something I should go at alone. But I longed for some brotherhood, some community and some guidance. Bill has a gift, getting us - a group of men - together is a feat in itself, but his gift is much greater. Bill has a calm, light presence with a hint of childlike curiosity that really disarms even those of us holding things tight. He got me to see something in myself and to share it out loud. I was invigorated, and I can't wait to get back with the fellas. I was grateful to the guys who showed up, shared and showed me I am not on an island. All thanks to Bill for calling us together and guiding us down a path. The future is bright.• Kyle"I really valued the space Bill held for the group, allowing us to actually open up about issues that are experienced by men and be supported in addressing them on an emotional and spiritual level. Looking forward to the next meet-up and discussion."• Daniel C - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/calgary/men-of-presence-a-circle-for-grounded-brotherhood/100001980758991464 - **Event Categories**: Kids, health-wellness - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 13.05, max: 13.05, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Calgary - **state**: AB - **country**: Canada - **location**: 330 Canterbury Dr SW - **lat**: 50.949364 - **long**: -114.0813847 - **full address**: 330 Canterbury Dr SW, 330 Canterbury Drive Southwest, Calgary, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Men of Presence - A Circle for Grounded Brotherhood - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/b6bde04dcbc0c89b0ddd5195be5702a00d77f5b357caef8abdbe3c76d3d71dbb-rimg-w1200-h800-dcc58b30-gmir.jpg?v=1772807683 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Men of Presence - A Circle for Grounded Brotherhood being held? - **A:** Men of Presence - A Circle for Grounded Brotherhood takes place on Tue, 24 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm at 330 Canterbury Dr SW, 330 Canterbury Drive Southwest, Calgary, Canada. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Men of Presence - A Circle for Grounded Brotherhood? - **A:** Tickets for Men of Presence - A Circle for Grounded Brotherhood are priced at CAD 13 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionCAD 13 + CAD 2 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Men of Presence - A Circle for Grounded Brotherhood? - **A:** Men of Presence - A Circle for Grounded Brotherhood is organized by Bill Vollmer. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Men of Presence - A Circle for Grounded Brotherhood", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/b6bde04dcbc0c89b0ddd5195be5702a00d77f5b357caef8abdbe3c76d3d71dbb-rimg-w1200-h800-dcc58b30-gmir.jpg?v=1772807683", "startDate": "2026-03-24T18:30:00-06:00", "endDate": "2026-04-28T18:30:00-06:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/calgary/men-of-presence-a-circle-for-grounded-brotherhood/100001980758991464", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "330 Canterbury Dr SW", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "330 Canterbury Drive Southwest", "postalCode": "T2W 1H6", "addressLocality": "Calgary", "addressRegion": "AB", "addressCountry": "CA" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "50.949364", "longitude": "-114.0813847" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Spirituality is the practice and awareness of being self-aware.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-06", "availabilityEnds": "2026-04-28T18:30:00-06:00", "validFrom": "2026-03-06", "lowPrice": "13.05", "highPrice": "13.05", "price": "13.05", "url": "https://allevents.in/calgary/men-of-presence-a-circle-for-grounded-brotherhood/100001980758991464" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-06", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-03-06", "url": "https://allevents.in/calgary/men-of-presence-a-circle-for-grounded-brotherhood/100001980758991464", "price": "13.05", "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Bill Vollmer", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/bill-vollmer/27116653", "description": "In the summer of 2013, I sat on my front porch in tears—defeated, exhausted, and overwhelmed. I was living paycheck to paycheck, trying to control every aspect of my life and my family's, driven by fear of everything unknown. I had nothing left to give.That day, my wife Lynn shared words that would change everything: \"If you don't like your life, change it. You are the co-creator of your life.\"Those words sparked my spiritual awakening. I began to understand that spirituality isn't about religion or mysticism—it's the practice and awareness of being self-aware. I discovered that my internal perspective drives my external physical reality, and that the life I was living was a direct reflection of my beliefs. I realized I carried tremendously dark & defeating limiting beliefs that were keeping me small in everything I did and experienced.I was a walking volcano, ready to explode at the slightest friction. I saw life through the lens of victimhood—convinced that life was out to get me. My fear-driven, controlling behaviour created a pattern of emotional abuse, though it was never my intent. It was the outcome of the spiritual ignorance I grew up in.Using various healing tools, I began changing my inner beliefs from limiting and defeating to expansive and uplifting. Within eight months, my income doubled. My anger transformed—where I once would have thrown bikes across the room in a rage-filled, profanity-laced explosion, I now simply muttered \"That sucks\" and moved on. The old reactive patterns were dissolving.But the journey wasn't all roses. In July 2022, Lynn and I separated after four previous emotional separations. Despite how much I'd changed, she couldn't move beyond the wounds of my emotionally abusive past. We loved each other, but staying together was limiting our individual healing.I received an inner message that we would reunite, but I had to truly let Lynn go. I kept this to myself and saw the separation as a healing opportunity, grateful for Lynn's strength in making the decision I couldn't. Through our separation, as we continued co-parenting our daughter, I grew comfortable with myself. I appreciated who I was becoming. I was genuinely good being single—ready to prevail and continue my spiritual journey, whether we reunited or not.I reached a place where I no longer needed to defend myself or prove myself right. Lynn observed this transformation.In December 2023, we reunited.Shortly after, we had a revolutionary revelation. During a morning conversation in bed, Lynn shared her perception of my motivations during one of our past significant disagreements. When I shared what was actually going through me—my genuine intentions—it stunned us both. My intentions were noble and came from a place of higher meaning, but my execution was driven by ignorance and a hammer-and-tongs approach that came across as controlling and confrontational. I was steamrolling everything and everyone to achieve those noble intentions.That's when Lynn and I realized our shared calling: to support individuals and couples who genuinely are seeking to create healthier, spiritually centred lives and relationships.Today, I facilitate breathwork workshops, lead Men of Presence—a men's group supporting spiritually awakening men in stepping into their Divine Union of Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine—and speak on topics of spiritual awakening, self-awareness, and transformation. My work centers on helping people show up in their lives and relationships from a place of love, support, and acceptance. The more each person is in their personal Divine Union, the stronger, deeper, and more loving their relationships become.This is an ongoing spiritual practice that continues today. As I resolve outer layers, my learnings and changes go deeper. Recently, I have experienced what joy truly is—not the conditional \"high\" of winning that I knew growing up, but a feeling of bliss and goodwill toward all. It's still emerging, still new, and when it arises, it takes me a moment to recognize it: \"Oh, this must be what joy feels like.\" I'm learning to cultivate and grow this state as I move closer to realizing my Divine Union of Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine. I invite you to join me on this journey of self-awareness, transformation, and presence." } ] } ] ```