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July 2019
Summer Used Book Sale
If you love to read, take time to visit our bi-annual used book sale. We have a large selection of gently used books in many different categories. You have to see it to believe it.
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Dementia: Learning, Living, Caring
Dementia is a syndrome usually of a chronic or progressive nature caused by a variety of brain illnesses that affect memory, thinking, behavior and the ability to perform everyday activities. Although dementia mainly affects older people it is not a normal part of aging. Learn about dementia in this three session series. Awareness and advocacy is the key. Session #1 - Dementia 101 (Thursday, August 8, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. (EDT)) You are noticing changes. You or someone you love…
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Taizé Prayer Service
Slow down and unplug at this hour-long service that began in Taizé, Saône-et-Loire, Burgundy, France. Each service includes prayer, simple beautiful music, a time for silence and inspirational readings. Songs are sung many times over as a prayer of the heart. All faith traditions are welcome. A freewill collection is taken at each service and donated to a different nonprofit organization or charity. Taizé prayer service is offered on the second Tuesday of each month. 2019 Schedule January 8, February 12,…
Find out more »Dementia: Learning, Living, Caring
Dementia is a syndrome usually of a chronic or progressive nature caused by a variety of brain illnesses that affect memory, thinking, behavior and the ability to perform everyday activities. Although dementia mainly affects older people it is not a normal part of aging. Learn about dementia in this three session series. Awareness and advocacy is the key. Session #1 - Dementia 101 (Thursday, August 8, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. (EDT)) You are noticing changes. You or someone you love…
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Sundays at the Woods: Outdoor Sacred Sites
Put on your walking shoes and learn about the history and present day use of over 15 sacred sites at the Woods. We will make pilgrim stops at some of the better known holy sites as well as some very remote hidden treasures that grace the property of the Sisters of Providence. Registration is not required. Meet in the lobby at Providence Spirituality & Conference Center.
Find out more »Dementia: Learning, Living, Caring
Dementia is a syndrome usually of a chronic or progressive nature caused by a variety of brain illnesses that affect memory, thinking, behavior and the ability to perform everyday activities. Although dementia mainly affects older people it is not a normal part of aging. Learn about dementia in this three session series. Awareness and advocacy is the key. Session #1 - Dementia 101 (Thursday, August 8, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. (EDT)) You are noticing changes. You or someone you love…
Find out more »September 2019
Taizé Prayer Service
Slow down and unplug at this hour-long service that began in Taizé, Saône-et-Loire, Burgundy, France. Each service includes prayer, simple beautiful music, a time for silence and inspirational readings. Songs are sung many times over as a prayer of the heart. All faith traditions are welcome. A freewill collection is taken at each service and donated to a different nonprofit organization or charity. Taizé prayer service is offered on the second Tuesday of each month. 2019 Schedule January 8, February 12,…
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Prayer for Beginners
Prayer for Beginners: Five steps that will get your prayer life headed in a new direction. Whether you are just beginning a practice of prayer or want to enliven or deepen your prayer life, this is for you!
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Sundays at the Woods: Dementia Basics and Helpful Tips
Dementia is a syndrome, usually of a chronic or progressive nature, caused by a variety of brain illnesses that affect memory, thinking, behavior and ability to perform everyday activities. Although dementia mainly affects older people it is not a normal part of aging. Learn about dementia in this three-session series. Awareness and advocacy is key. (Also will be on Nov. 20 and Jan. 8)
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Memory Café
A Memory Café is a welcoming place where people living with early to moderate dementia, together with their care partners (and/or family and friends), can gather together to laugh, learn and remain socially connected with others walking the same journey. Memory Cafés are designed to bring people together in the time honored tradition of enjoying a beverage and conversation. They afford opportunities for engagement, support and networking in addition to offering a welcome respite from the day-to-day challenges of dementia.…
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Coffee with the Mystics
Choose either Saturday morning (10 a.m. to noon) or Tuesday morning (9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.) (all EDT) Sept. 21 or 24 Nov. 16 or 19 Jan. 11 or 14 Mar. 21 or 24 Cost: $10 per session. Register by 3 days prior each session. Mystics lived and wrote about encounters between the soul and God. Their writings have universal and permanent value. Their teachings are timeless – always meeting some of the most urgent needs of those seeking God in our…
Find out more »Coffee with the Mystics
Choose either Saturday morning (10 a.m. to noon) or Tuesday morning (9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.) (all EDT) Sept. 21 or 24 Nov. 16 or 19 Jan. 11 or 14 Mar. 21 or 24 Cost: $10 per session. Register by 3 days prior each session. Mystics lived and wrote about encounters between the soul and God. Their writings have universal and permanent value. Their teachings are timeless – always meeting some of the most urgent needs of those seeking God in our…
Find out more »We want to inspire and encourage you with our upcoming Retreats, Programs, Events and Opportunities here at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. With a variety of offerings for families and individuals, we hope there are several that you'll consider attending from September 2018–August 2019.
Whatever the occasion, we invite you to visit the Sisters of Providence and our beautiful grounds at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to serve you!
Download & plan ahead!
Get our 2018-2019 Retreats, Programs, Events and Opportunities booklet below, or request one be mailed to you by emailing jfrost@spsmw.org.