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June 2, 2025, Adrian, Michigan – Do you ever feel as though life is more about interruptions than what you have planned? In Life’s Interruptions: Frustrating Disturbances or Holy Gifts?, Sister Janet Schaeffler, OP, explores how we, as disciples of Jesus and ministerial leaders, live in and with the interruptions, large and small, in our lives. The workshop is from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Weber Retreat and Conference Center.

Sister Janet, former Director of Adult Faith Formation for the Archdiocese of Detroit, leads days of reflection and retreats, parish missions, and workshops. In addition, she facilitates online courses and has written many books and hundreds of articles.

The $45 cost includes lunch. Registration is required. Visit https://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.
 

May 23, 2025, Adrian, Michigan – The Dine and Discuss Book Club at Weber Retreat and Conference Center focuses on American Mother, the true story written by Colum McCann with Diane Foley, whose son Jim Foley was imprisoned and killed by ISIS. In this memoir, Diane describes the early life of her journalist son, his capture, the family’s efforts to secure his release, and the family’s grief and search for peace.

The book is available at Weber Center. The discussion takes place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 5, 2025. The cost of $25 includes both the book and dinner. Those who buy the book at this price are asked to commit to attending the dinner and in-person discussion. 

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.