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A Letter from the Director
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Happy Spring!
Beginning in May, a Siena Heights University student will serve as an intern in our gift shop. Arthur, an international student from Brazil, will be with us through the summer. His communications and computer science majors will come in very handy!
The warmer weather gives us a chance to invite our guests beyond Weber's walls into the gardens, the labyrinth, and the cosmic walk. Come check out our beautiful surroundings.
Sincerely,
Sister Janet
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Weber Shop Featured Item
First Communion Glass Picture Frame
Features John 6:55 "He who comes to Me will never be hungry; he who believes in Me will never thirst."
Price:
$14.95
Call 517-266-4035 to reserve yours today!
Visit the
Weber Shop for a great selection of gifts for every occasion.
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April Programs --- There's still time to RSVP!
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Tai Chi for Health and Fun
Presented by
Bonnie Yarbrough, Tai Chi Instructor
Every Monday
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Sessions are $3 each; r
egistration is not required.
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 stress. The activity is good for all ages.
Wear comfortable, loose clothing. Tennis shoes or socks work best.
Learn more
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Securing Your Computer Accounts
A Lunch & Learn program presented by Ray Casey, Director of Technology
Thursday, April 20, 2017
12:15 - 1:00 p.m.
Free and open to all ---- no registration required!
Please bring your own lunch.
Ray Casey, Director of Technology for the Adrian Dominican Sisters, will provide basic information on preventing and detecting unauthorized use of your computer and accounts.
Click here to view a list of upcoming Lunch & Learn topics and speakers.
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Day of Mindfulness Meditation ---- Vulnerability
Presented by
Sister Esther Kennedy, OP
Saturday, April 29, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $35 (includes lunch)
Adrian Dominican Sister: $25
Deposit: $10 (non-refundable)
Circumstances in our lives can harden us, making us more angry and fearful. We can run away from them, leave, and feel quite justified. We can also let these same situations soften us, guiding us with greater compassion and open-heartedness. These are choices you and I have every day as we face experiences, relationships, and events that are uncomfortable, confusing, and not to our liking. One path leads to feelings of justification, a sense of righteousness, while the other, staying with the discomfort, becomes a way of personal transformation and wisdom.
We gather monthly as a Mindfulness Community to deepen our concentration and commitment to daily meditation practice. We support one another in cultivating seeds of kindness, compassion, and generosity so as to spread these seeds into our world of great beauty and also great suffering.
Learn more
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Tai Chi for Health and Fun
Presented by
Bonnie Yarbrough, Tai Chi Instructor
Every Monday
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Sessions are $3 each; r
egistration is not required.
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 stress. The activity is good for all ages.
Wear comfortable, loose clothing. Tennis shoes or socks work best.
Learn more
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Meditation: What It Is and What It Isn't!
A Lunch & Learn program presented by Sister Esther Kennedy, OP
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
12:15 - 1:00 p.m.
Free and open to all ---- no registration required!
Please bring your own lunch.
Intrigued by the idea of meditation but not sure what it's all about? This session will introduce simple practices of meditation and how they can benefit us in our lives.
Click
here
to view a list of upcoming Lunch & Learn topics and speakers.
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World Religions Series
Presented by
Sister Susan Van Baalen, OP
Wednesdays,
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
May 3: Hinduism
May 10: Buddhism
May 17: Confucianism/Daoism
May 24: Judaism
May 31: Islam
Cost: $25 per session (includes lunch)
Adrian Dominican Sister: $15 per session
Deposit: $10 per session (non-refundable)
These programs will use presentations, discussion and an occasional supplemental video to introduce the religious beliefs and practices of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism/Daoism, Judaism, and Islam. The introduction to each religion includes a survey of the deities, historical development, sacred writings, beliefs, practices/rituals, and the ethics/value system of each. Christianity is not included as a separate unit, believing that most participants will bring an understanding of Christianity to the study.
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Day of Mindfulness Meditation ---- Fresh Start
Presented by
Sister Esther Kennedy, OP
Saturday, May 20, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $35 (includes lunch)
Adrian Dominican Sister: $25
Deposit: $10 (non-refundable)
Pema Chödrön teaches that "forgiveness is an essential ingredient of awakening the heart. It allows us to let go of the past and make a fresh start." The point of forgiveness is not to dwell in painful memories but with honesty and compassion to see where we might be stuck in guilt or resentment. Forgiveness is a natural expression of an open heart. It is what an open heart does ---- forgives. Often the forgiving begins with oneself and then reaches out beyond.
We gather monthly as a Mindfulness Community to deepen our concentration and commitment to daily meditation practice. We support one another in cultivating seeds of kindness, compassion, and generosity so as to spread these seeds into our world of great beauty and also great suffering.
Learn more
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