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March 24, 2023, Adrian, Michigan – Celebrate National Poetry Month – April 2023 – with an informal and inspirational gathering of friends and neighbors at Weber Retreat and Conference Center. The Prose, Poetry, and Potpourri program is offered in person and via live stream from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27, 2023.

John MacNaughton headlines the program with the story of his career as Creative Director of the Croswell Opera House and as actor, author, and graphic artist. All attendees are invited to share their own prose, poetry, music, and songs.

The program is free and open to all. Registration is not needed.

Those attending in person are screened for COVID-19 and required to wear masks when not eating. Those attending virtually may view the live stream at https://webercenter.org/poetry.

Weber Center is on the campus of the Adrian Dominican Sisters’ Motherhouse, Adrian, Michigan. Traveling east on Siena Heights Drive, pass the Adrian Rea Literacy Center and turn left just before the solar panel-covered parking lot. Follow the signs to Weber Center. For information, call the Weber Center at 517-266-4000.

March 13, 2023, Adrian, Michigan – As we approach Holy Week – the holiest week in the Church year – do you feel the need for time and space to reflect on the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus? The Paschal Mystery of Christ: A Holy Week Retreat, offers just that opportunity. 

Dominican Friar Edward Ruane, OP, facilitates the retreat, offered at Weber Retreat and Conference Center from 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 2023, through 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 2023. Centering on the events that compose the Paschal Mystery of Christ, the retreat helps participants to enter more profoundly into the Sacred Triduum. 

Father Edward has been engaged in the ministry of preaching for more than 50 years. In addition, he has served in both the provincial and general levels of administration in Dominican governance. 

Participants are screened for COVID-19 and required to wear masks when not eating. The cost for the retreat is $225 for commuters, $325 per person double-occupancy, and $425 single occupancy. 

Registration is required and is available at www.webercenter.org; click on “programs.” Registrations may also be made at 517-266-4000 or webercenter@adriandominicans.org. Limited scholarships are available.

Weber Center is on the campus of the Adrian Dominican Sisters’ Motherhouse, Adrian, Michigan. Traveling east on Siena Heights Drive, pass the Adrian Rea Literacy Center and turn left just before the solar panel-covered parking lot. Follow the signs to Weber Center. For information, call the Weber Center at 517-266-4000.