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Fri. to Sun., Sept. 1-3
Recovery retreat for men and women: “12 Steps Help Us Walk Through Tough Places.” With Jesuit Father Thomas Weston at the Jesuit Retreat Hous in Los Altos. For information call (650) 948-4491. Web site: http://www.elretiro.org.
Fri. to Sun., Sept. 8-10
Retreat for adult children of dysfunctional families: “A Sense of Play.” With Peter Coster and Carol Mitchell at San Damiano Retreat in Danville. Format is for those comfortable with the 12-step process. Cost is $150 for a private room or $125 for double occupancy. For information call (925) 837-9141.
“Cultivating Compassion: A Primer in Creation Spirituality.” Retreat grounded in the four paths of creation spirituality, using Scripture, silence, discussion, media and play. With Victoria MacDonald and Franciscan Brother Mark Schroder at San Damiano Retreat in Danville.. Cost is $150 for a private room or $125 for double occupancy. For information call (925) 837-9141.
Friday, Sept. 15
The Courage to Heal. Evening designed to give affirmation of survival skills, ways to begin the healing process, and insights into your faith experience after abuse. From 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at San Damiano Retreat in Danville. Follow-up support group will meet Oct. 7 to Dec. 9. No cost. For information call (925) 837-9141.
Saturday, Sept. 16
Retreat for men: “Fatherhood.” Presented by Father Santan Pinto of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity. From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Mel Church at 4745 Pennsylvania Ave. in Fair Oaks. For information call Tom Lahola at (916) 967-7540 or Tim Cocker at (916) 369-2536.
Cancer survivors day retreat. With Jesuit Father Declan Dean from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at San Damiano Retreat in Danville. Cost is $30 with lunch included. For information call (925) 837-9141.
Tue. to Thur., Sept. 19-21
Midweek retreat: “The Prime of Life.” With Franciscan Father Barry Brunsman at San Damiano Retreat in Danville. Cost is $135 for a private room or $110 for double occupancy. For information call (925) 837-9141.
Saturday, Sept. 23
Day of renewal for the chronically ill and all caregivers: “Weathering the Changing Currents.” With Carol Kaplan, MFCC, and Victoria MacDonald at San Damiano Retreat in Danville. Will honor a multifaceted approach to chronic illness; discover coping strategies for changing life currents and ways to bolster mind, body and spirit reserves. From 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with lunch included. Cost is $30. For information call (925) 837-9141.
Tuesday, Sept. 26
Oasis day: “T’ai Chi Chih: Prayer Through Movement.” Day to discover and experience the practice of T’ai Chi in a setting of peace and prayer. At the Mercy Center at 535 Sacramento St. in Auburn. Will include prayer, an introduction to T’ai Chi, an opportunity to practice the movements and time for quiet reflection and sharing. Facilitated by Mercy Sister Corita Keane from 9:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cost is $15; bring your own lunch and dress comfortably as day will take place outside. For information call (530) 887-2019.
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