January April 2018 Enter the Center Program

January April 2018 Enter the Center Program

Welcome to Weber! A New Year comes with resolutions to improve mind, body, and soul. Weber Retreat & Conference Center can help you keep those resolutions with a variety of programs that will enrich you spiritually, emotionally, and intellectually. Start a new habit of visiting Weber for solitude, stimulating discussion, or an experience of mindfulness. Come... enter the Center and renew yourself. 2

Image courtesy of Brooklyn Museum Holy Women of History Thursday, January 4, 2018 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Learn about women from the world community, past and present, who inspire us by their holiness. Anneliese Sinnott, OP, a Dominican Sister of Adrian, Michigan, is a longtime professor of Systematic Theology at Ecumenical Theological Seminary in Detroit. She is a member of the Dominican Center for Religious Development Board. Cost: Freewill offering. Days of Mindfulness Meditation Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. January 6: Beginning Anew February 3: All About Love March 3: Lean Into the Wind April 14: Collecting Your Own Rubbish We gather monthly as a mindfulness community to deepen our understanding and commitment to daily meditation practice. Reflecting upon our relationships with honesty and courage, we amp up our capacity to be love within family, neighborhood, city, and world. Esther Kennedy, OP, a Dominican Sister of Adrian, Michigan, is a retreat leader and spiritual director. She conducts a monthly Day of Mindfulness at Weber Center. Cost (includes lunch)...$25 Adrian Dominican Sister...$15 Deposit (non-refundable)...$10 Tai Chi Mondays, January 8 February 12, 2018 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Tai Chi is an ancient exercise that involves slow-paced turning and stretching. It has been shown to help improve circulation, balance, and posture; increase strength and flexibility; and reduce Tai Chi by Spaso Zen (CC by 4.0) 3

stress. The activity is good for all ages. Comfortable, loose clothing is advised. Tennis shoes or socks work best. Beginners and veterans are welcome. Instructor Bonnie Yarbrough is a certified Tai Chi instructor. Associate Professor of English at Siena Heights University Free and open to all. Registration not required. Cost (series)...$25 Cost (per session)...$5 Registration not required. Lunch & Learn Series Bring your lunch to this monthly informational series offering practical tips and advice on a wide range of topics. 4 12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Food and Chemistry Know What You Eat January 16, 2018: Julius Nagy, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Siena Heights University First Aid Tips for Handling Home Emergencies February 13, 2018: Sandy Price, RN Secrets to Arranging Flowers March 13, 2018: Helen Miller, Owner of Flowers and Such Celebrate Poetry April 12, 2018: Karin Barbee, Who Are You as a Christian in an Evolving Universe? Part 1: Wednesday, January 17, 2018 Part 2: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Part 1 centers on the question What does the new universe story say about God and humanity? Explore some of the new discoveries contemporary theologians have made about our Creator God and humanity s place in the unfolding universe. Reflect on cosmic chaos and destruction and wrestle with human suffering and death. Part 2 looks at the question How does the biblical vision of humanity illumine the Image courtesy of NASA

new universe story? See the biblical stories of creation as a divine revelation capable of giving profound meaning to scientific discoveries. Explore Genesis 1-2 and the creation theme in biblical wisdom literature as they ground key insights about God, humanity, and all of creation. Sister Sara Fairbanks, OP, PhD, has served as an Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at Barry University in Miami. An Adrian Dominican Sister, Dr. Fairbanks holds a master of theology from Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis and a doctorate in theology from the University of St. Michael s College, the Toronto School of Theology in Toronto, Canada. uses the Amherst Writers & Artists method. Choose to attend over the course of six weeks or an all-day workshop. Tarianne DeYonker, OP, a Dominican Sister of Adrian, Michigan, is a certified Amherst Writers & Artists leader. Cost of series...$120 Cost of single day...$45 Cost (each class)...$5 Creative Writing Series Thursdays, January 18 February 22, 2018 9:00 a.m. - noon Tuesdays, February 6 March 13, 2018 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Single day: Saturday, February 24, 2018, or Saturday, March 24, 2018 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Writers of any level of experience are invited to join us in this creative writing workshop, which Symposium on Resilient Communities A Dialogue with Thought Leaders Monday, March 12, 2018 This day-long event is an opportunity to learn from individuals around the country whose efforts have brought vision and planning, economic empowerment, collaboration, and racial equity to struggling communities. Hear their stories and join in the discussion. Cost (includes lunch)...$45 5

this year s book selection: Enrique s Journey, about a young Honduran boy s quest to reunite with his mother in the States. Register in order to obtain the book to read in advance. Spring Equinox Sunday, March 18, 2018 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Cost (includes the book and dinner)... $15 Adrian Dominican Sister... $10 Nature s renewal begins as spring arrives for us in our Northern Hemisphere. It s a time when days and nights are almost equal, when sunlight triggers bird song, and when worms begin to emerge from the earth. Gather to celebrate this first turning of Earth s seasons. 6 Esther Kennedy, OP, a Dominican Sister of Adrian, Michigan, is a retreat leader and spiritual director. She conducts a monthly Day of Mindfulness at Weber Center. Free and open to all. Registration not required. Dine and Discuss Book Club Tuesday, March 20, 2018 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Enjoy dinner and lively discussion of Living as Light for the World: A Holy Week Retreat with Paula D Arcy 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 25, 2018 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 29, 2018 It s an enormous challenge to transcend our treasured certainties and respond deeply to a voice saying, Come follow me. The invitation calls you forth in new ways. What does it mean to look through eyes that finally are able to see past the appearance of things? When something greater than our circumstances becomes the architect of our

lives, then at the end of the journey we are changed. Paula D Arcy is a writer, internationally known retreat leader, and speaker. In 1975, she survived an accident in which her husband and 22-month-old daughter were killed. She gave birth to another daughter six months later and began the long journey of healing, which has guided her life and opened her heart. She also is the founder of Red Bird Foundation, which touches the lives of men and women in jail and prison, the disadvantaged, and all who long to live life in the largest way. Cost...$300 Commuter...$225 Adrian Dominican Sister...$125 Deposit (non-refundable)...$25 contemporary sciences: What does it mean to say that Jesus is both human (one with us) and divine (one with God)? What is the relationship between Jesus of Nazareth and the cosmic Christ? What is the relationship between Jesus and other savior figures? Patricia Walter, OP, PhD, is a Dominican Sister of Adrian, Michigan, and holds a licentiate in theology from the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley, California, and a doctorate in philosophical and systematic theology from the Graduate Theological Union. She also holds a doctorate in humane letters, honoris causa, from Barry University in Miami. Sister Patricia has taught at Siena Heights University, St. Mary Seminary in Cleveland, and Pontifical University of St. Thomas in Rome. Cost (series paid in advance)...$25 Cost per session...$10 Who Do You Say I Am? Mondays, April 9, 16 and 30, 2018 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. In this series, explore three questions about Jesus in light of both Christian tradition and Weber Retreat and Conference Center offers accommodations for groups looking to host programs. Available are two large meeting rooms and an auditorium with multimedia capabilities; conference rooms; guest rooms with private baths; and fitness and laundry rooms. For pricing and details, visit http:// weber.adriandominicans.org/ Facilities.aspx. 7

SAVE THE DATE Holy Land Pilgrimage at Weber Center: An Experiential Journey June 3-9, 2018 Experience a virtual journey to the Holy Land without leaving the country! Become acquainted with the religious, cultural, and socio-political realities that were the Judaism of Jesus day, lived under the Roman occupation. Read the Gospel narratives with a new and deepened grasp of how Jesus experienced his world and how he struggled to effect God s reign within it a struggle that continues to this day in his homeland and in every land. Book early as this popular program fills quickly. Single occupancy...$425 Double occupancy (per person)..$325 Commuter...$225 Adrian Dominican Sister...$170 Deposit (non-refundable)...$25 Finding Hope that Recovery is Possible: A Personal Journey Tuesday, April 17, 2018 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dr. Kevin McCauley describes his personal journey and what he has learned about addiction. His message gives hope to those dealing with addiction and their loved ones. Dr. Kevin McCauley is a non-practicing physician who has worked in the field of addiction treatment for nearly two decades. He has authored two videos: Pleasure Unwoven: A Personal Journey about Addiction and Memo to Self: Protecting Sobriety with the Science of Safety. Free and open to all. Registration not required. Some scholarships to defray the cost of programs are available. For information, call 517-266-4015. 8

INAI: A Space Apart Situated adjacent to Weber Center, INAI offers quiet space for personal reflection and meditation along with an art gallery. INAI is open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily, with extended hours from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursdays. Works by Dominican Sisters and Associates are featured through February 24, 2018. A new exhibit, Earth is Our Home, will be on display March 23-July 8, 2018, with a reception from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Earth Day, Sunday, April 22, 2018. 9

Explore what s new at recently expanded Weber Shop For unique gifts, books, cards, fair-trade coffee, and original art, visit the Weber Center Shop. Paintings, photographs, ceramics, jewelry, tiles, leaded glass, and even soaps and lotions created by Sisters and others now are available as part of a recent expansion. The shop always is open to the public. Special orders may be placed: In person. By phone at 517-266-4035. By email at webershop@ adriandominicans.org. Present this coupon to receive 10% DISCOUNT on your purchase of gift items at the Weber Shop Coupon Code W2018 Open Wednesdays through Saturdays 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 10

TO REGISTER Please send deposit with this form to: Weber Center 1257 East Siena Heights Drive Adrian, Michigan 49221-1793 TELEPHONE REGISTRATIONS ACCEPTED WITH CREDIT CARD For more information, call 517-266-4000 or email webercenter@adriandominicans.org EVENT DATE(S) Choice of director(s) for private retreat: 1st 2nd c Single-occupancy c Double-occupancy (I will share a room with) c Commuter c Please send airport/amtrak station pick-up form (one-way charge for this service is $20) c Please send a map with directions (maps may be downloaded at www.webercenter.org) c Enclosed is my check payable to Weber Center c Please charge $ to my credit card: c Visa c MasterCard c Discover Card Your name as it appears on the card Card number CVV2 Code Expiration date Signature of cardholder Name Day phone Address Evening phone City Email State/ZIP Amount enclosed 11

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