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January 2019
Sundays at the Woods: A Low Carbon Diet
Learn the latest evidence-based facts about climate change, how we are adapting to reduce its effects, and what you can do in your own life to help. Take the Low Carbon Diet Challenge and join us meet our goal to reduce our carbon footprints by 2 million pounds! The space is limited to 30 so please register by Jan. 18.
Find out more »February 2019
Sundays at the Woods: An Afternoon of Art
Discover some of the extraordinary works of art displayed at the home of the Sisters of Providence. View pieces created by sister artists as well as works of other artists. Meet in the lobby of Providence Spirituality & Conference Center.
Find out more »March 2019
Sundays at the Woods: Spring Architectural Tour
Speaker: Tommy Kleckner, director of Indiana Landmarks, Western Regional office in Terre Haute. Kleckner holds a bachelor’s degree in community and regional planning from Iowa State University and a master’s degree in historic preservation from Ball State University, Muncie. Indiana Landmarks is a statewide nonprofit historic preservation organization, the largest of its kind in the country. Kleckner has overseen historic preservation and heritage conservation services in a 17-county region of western Indiana since 2002. The Woodland Inn is a beautiful example of Queen Anne…
Find out more »May 2019
Sundays at the Woods: Farm Tour at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice
Learn about sustainable farming practices when you join the staff of White Violet Center for a tour of the farm. Get up close and personal with our alpaca herd and find out what it means to be a certified organic operation. From farm to table and alpaca to clothing, gain a greater understanding of how we care for creation. Meet at White Violet Center.
Find out more »June 2019
Sundays at the Woods: Walk in the Woods
This Father's Day, bring the whole family on this 1.5 mile, guided tour of the nature trail and cosmic walk at the Woods. Learn how we help manage the forest and care for this vitally important resource. Meet at White Violet Center.
Find out more »August 2019
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 »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 »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. Register by August 15. (limit 20 people) 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…
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