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Our 2023 Women's Retreat is coming up on Friday, April 28th (6:30-9pm) & Saturday, April 29th (8:30am-9pm).  Our theme this year is "Resilient Faith - Made for Community".

Facilitated by: Debby Stenson, Wendy Timm, Sofia Kennedy and Anne Thicke
Worship Leader: Dayna Evanow

COST

*Includes dinner on Saturday night*
Early Bird: $50 (until April 14)
Regular: $60 (until April 22)
Late: $75

OPTIONAL WORKSHOPS AND ACTIVITIES

1:15-2:15pm - CRAFT WORKSHOP
Meet in the Lower Auditorium, Led by Sarah Metcalfe
In our craft activity we will be using colourful materials like acetate and beads to create suncatchers. The suncatchers can be displayed in your window or garden, and are a beautiful reminder of God’s light and spring sunshine throughout the day. All crafty skill levels welcome!

1:15-2:15pm - AXE THROWING
Meet in the Parking Lot, Led by Emily Dick

2:30-3:15pm - STRETCHING WORKSHOP
Meet in the Sanctuary, Led by Dianne Speranza
We will begin with a light warm up, then do various simple standing, sitting and lying stretches, using the pews in the Sanctuary. Posture and breathing will be a focus and all current activity levels are welcome. Expect your body to be relaxed, your mind refreshed, and your soul inspired.  Limited to 30 participants.

2:30-3:15pm - ENCOUNTERING GOD THROUGH SCRIPTURE
Meet in the Upper Room, Led by Judith Boyd
We will look together in community at a few Scriptures connected to the retreat's theme and see what gifts God has for us within them!  Limited to 20 participants.

3:30-4:45pm - PICKLEBALL
Meet at Mahon Park, Led by Joanne Sattler
Paddles will be provided, or you can bring your own!

3:30-5:00pm - WALK ON THE GREEN NECKLACE
Meet in the Parking Lot, Led by Marlo Hamer-Jackson
Different options available for walk length/distance.

3:30-5:00pm - PRAYER MINISTRY
Sign up on Saturday morning. Prayer Ministry will be in the Sanctuary.

DROP-IN ACTIVITIES

1:30-5:00pm - Private Reflection/Prayer in the Upper Room
1:30-4:30pm - Board Games, Coffee and Conversation in the Foyer
OR
Feel free to go home and nap!