Happiness Classes & Delightful Banquets

Learn how to be free from: stress & tension, painful memories, nagging problems, a difficult boss, dominating relatives and much more.

Happiness Classes

  • Westminster, CA Building

    Westminster, California

    When: Sundays – 10 AM, Wednesdays & Fridays – 7:30 PM
    Where: New Life Plaza · 5785 Westminster Blvd.
    Directions

  • Howard Hall Strawberry, AZ

    Strawberry, Arizona

    When: Wednesdays – 7 PM · Saturdays & Sundays – 9 AM
    Where: New Life Foundation · 5063 N. Highway 87
    Directions

  • Pagosa Springs Property

    Pagosa Springs, Colorado

    When: Saturdays – 5 PM & Sundays – 7 AM
    Wednesdays – (3rd Wednesday of the month) – 7 PM
    Where: New Life Pagosa · 111 Pat’s Court
    Directions

  • Scottsdale, Arizona

    Monthly Class
    Where: Aiden by Best Western Motel
    10801 North 89th Place
    When: June 22 – 11 AM
    Topic:
    “Which World Do You Want to Win”
    Casual Dress ∙ Tell friends ∙ Nothing to join
    $3 Donation requested at each class

  • Scottsdale, Arizona

    Monthly Class
    Where: Aiden by Best Western Motel
    10801 North 89th Place
    When: NO CLASS
    NO CLASS IN JULY
    Casual Dress ∙ Tell friends ∙ Nothing to join
    $3 Donation requested at each class

  • Scottsdale, Arizona

    Monthly Class
    Where: Aiden by Best Western Motel
    10801 North 89th Place
    When: August 10 – 11 AM
    Topic:
    “Come Home to Inner Health”
    Casual Dress ∙ Tell friends ∙ Nothing to join
    $3 Donation requested at each class

FAQs
Classes

What are the classes based on?
The life-healing principles and teachings of Vernon Howard.

Where are New Life classes held?
They are held at our headquarters in Strawberry, Arizona three times a week (see above), as well as at our official branch in Westminster, California three times a week (see above) and at our official branch in Pagosa Springs, Colorado twice a week (see above).

What time do the classes officially start?

All classes start at the top or bottom of the hour. Pre-class activities begin about 20 minutes before the listed starting time. If at all possible, we ask that you try to be on time. It’s all right to come in late if necessary.

What is the format of the classes?
There are two halves to every class. In the first half there are one, two or three speakers. After 45 minutes there is a 15-minute break so that you can partake of refreshments, shop in the bookstore, etc. Next is the  second half with more insights from the moderator, class participation, questions and answers and more.

How long do the classes last?
The entire class is an hour and a half long with a 15-minute break.

How much are the classes?
A $3 donation is requested at each class.

How should I dress?
The dress is casual and clean.

Are the books, booklets, MP3 CDs and DVDs for sale at the class?
All of Vernon Howard materials are available at every class.

Who conducts the classes?
Speakers who have been longtime students of Vernon Howard principles.

Do I have to join anything?
There is nothing to join. You are encouraged to come to more classes because the truth is not something you can understand by attending one or two classes. Vernon Howard said on many occasions that this is the most marvelous message ever given to mankind.

Delightful Banquets

  • Westminster, CA Meeting Room

    Westminster, California

    Banquets
    May 9, 10 & 11, 2025
    Americana (Chef Salad)
    November 27, 2025
    Thanksgiving
    (Turkey & Trimmings)
    May 8, 9 & 10, 2026
    Americana (Chef Salad)
    For Reservations

  • Howard Hall Strawberry, AZ

    Strawberry, Arizona

    Banquets
    September 13 & 14, 2025
    Classic (Pot Roast, Veggies & Salad)
    December 25, 2025
    Christmas
    (Turkey & Trimmings)
    March 14 & 15, 2026
    Irish (Corned Beef & Cabbage)
    For Reservations

  • Pagosa Springs Pergola

    Pagosa Springs, Colorado

    Banquets
    July 11, 12 & 13, 2025
    Southwestern
    (Barbecue & more)
    July 10, 11 & 12, 2026
    Southwestern (Barbecue & more)
    For Reservations

Inspiring Classes … Delicious Banquet Feast … All Day Snacks and Desserts … Wholesome Entertainment

FAQs
Banquets

  • Banquet meals consist of delicious fresh foods and luscious desserts. We try to buy organic food products whenever possible. At every banquet, there’s a wide variety of other dishes for all diets and it’s all you can eat. On Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day we serve a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings.

  • Talks in Strawberry start at 9 AM on Saturday & Sunday.
    On Banquet Day the festivities go from 8 AM till 3:30 PM.
    All the above only $33 for the entire weekend!
    (If you can only make it Saturday, it’s $30 for the day.)

  • Talks in Westminster start at 7:30 PM Friday evening and 10 AM on Saturday & Sunday at May banquet.
    On Thanksgiving weekend there is no Saturday talk.
    On Banquet Day the festivities go on from 9 AM till 4 PM.
    All the above only $36 for the entire weekend!

  • Talks in Pagosa Springs start at 7 PM on Friday and 9 AM on Saturday & Sunday. On Banquet Day the festivities go from 8 AM till 3 PM.
    All the above only $45 for the entire weekend!
    (Price includes picnic lunch after the Sunday class.)

  • There are pre-class activities that start 20 minutes before the hour. So come early to class. Doors open at 7 AM in Strawberry, 8 AM in Westminster and 8 AM in Pagosa Springs on banquet Saturdays. There’s always fresh piping hot coffee ready to go when the doors open. Also, breakfast dishes are served before every class at banquets.

  • Typically from an hour before the class begins in the morning till 4 PM. If for some reason you can’t stay for the full day of festivities, it is OK to leave at any time. However, it is highly recommended if possible that you stay for the entire day.
    You will personally get the most out of it and will benefit by leaps and bounds spiritually from the atmosphere present in the room.

  • Simply go to the Contact Us page, fill in pertinent information and click on the drop down box and select the banquet you plan on attending. Also please let us know how many are coming. You can also call, fax or mail us at the addresses below.

Praises for Classes & Banquets

  • “Every class is different and delightful. An exciting journey of self-discovery.”

    — Bill Brown

  • "New Life classes always provide renewed energy and fresh inspiration to fulfill the true purpose of your lives."

    — Dr. Lynne Wooldridge

  • "Our classes actually explain things! All problems can fall away in this fresh light."

    — Moe Janosec

  • “New Life emphasizes the old-fashioned virtues of self- honesty, self-responsibility and self-reliance. Common decency, which as Vernon Howard points out, isn’t very common anymore.”

    — Judith Anderson

  • "Thank you for all of the right effort made to put on the banquet. The results made the occasion a visible expression of how to do our inner work."

    — Lady from Arizona via e-mail

  • "There is a thirst for Truth here. It amazed me how everyone cooperated and worked together seamlessly to make the banquet such an enjoyable experience. My heart swells with gratitude."

    — Lady from Washington