Fri to Sat., May 11-12

Mother’s Day retreat: “Simply Shekinah.” With Victoria MacDonald at San Damiano Retreat in Danville. Cost is $65 for double occupancy or $80 for a private room. For information call (925) 837-9141.

Fri. to Sun., May 11-13

Grief retreat: “Growing Through Grief.” With Carol Kaplan at San Damiano Retreat in Danville. Will include presentations, small group discussion and experiential exercises. Cost is $125 for double occupancy or $150 for a private room. For information call (925) 837-9141.

Retreat for mothers and adult daughters: “Mothers and Daughters: Companions and Friends.” Includes prayer, reflection, sharing, storytelling and ritual at Mercy Center at 535 Sacramento St. in Auburn. Facilitated by Mercy Sister Katherine Doyle. Cost is $125. Saturday only option from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. is $25. For information call (530) 887-2019.

Fri. to Sun., May 18-20

Retreat for men and women: “Biblical Women and Us: Clothed with the Sun.” Directed by Joyce Hollyday at San Damiano Retreat in Danville. Cost is $130 for double occupancy or $155 for a private room. For information call (925) 837-9141.

Tuesday, May 22

Oasis day: “Listening for the Voice of God.” Facilitated by Linda Kelly from 9:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Mercy Center at 535 Sacramento St. in Auburn. Time for silence, reflective reading of Scripture, journaling and walking the center’s grounds. Cost is $15; bring your lunch. For information call (530) 887-2019.

Saturday, May 26

“Scripture in Depth.” Last of a monthly series facilitated by Deacon Red Cheever at Mercy Center at 535 Sacramento St. in Auburn. Study to develop a love and deeper understanding of Scripture. Includes presentation, time for prayer and sharing from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $20; bring your lunch. For information call (530) 887-2019.