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October 5, 2026, Adrian, Michigan – As the beautiful fall season unfolds, the Weber Shop at Weber Retreat and Conference Center offers a timely opportunity for you to explore various ways to enhance the Christmas season. The Christmas Open House is planned for Wednesday, November 11, 2026, through Saturday, November 14, 2026, daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  

Join us at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, for a Lunch and Learn Kick-off and Preview of the open house. Bring your lunch and listen as Katherine Dusseau, Weber Center Shop Manager, shares information about the shop’s Christmas cards and Christmas books, nativity sets, ornaments, and unique gifts. Special raffles, discounts, and give-aways will also be featured during the kick-off.

You can also order your lunch for the Lunch and Learn Kick-off event from Weber Center at least two days in advance. For $8, you will receive your choice of an egg salad, turkey and cheese, or chicken salad croissant sandwich with chips. To order, call 517-266-4000 or email [email protected].  

Weber Center is on the campus of the Adrian Dominican Sisters Motherhouse, Adrian, Michigan. On East Siena Heights Drive, turn into the driveway between Adrian Rea Literacy Center and the solar panel-covered carport. Follow the signs to Weber Center. For information, call the Weber Center at 517-266-4000.

October 14, 2025, Adrian, Michigan – Although holidays occur annually, we are not in the same relationship with them from year to year. This workshop for writers of all levels of experience explores our anticipation of holidays and our holiday memories, noting how each affects the other.

The workshop is from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Weber Retreat and Conference Center. Join in writing, sharing your work, listening to the writing of other participants, and giving and receiving feedback.

The workshop is facilitated by Adrian Dominican Sister Tarianne DeYonker, OP, a certified Amherst Writers and Artists Facilitator.

The cost is $35. Registration is required. Visit www.webercenter.org and click on “programs,” call 517-266-4000, or email [email protected]. Limited scholarships are available.

Weber Center is on the campus of the Adrian Dominican Sisters Motherhouse, Adrian, Michigan. On East Siena Heights Drive, turn into the driveway between Adrian Rea Literacy Center and the solar panel-covered carport. Follow the signs to Weber Center. For information, call the Weber Center at 517-266-4000.