Renew!

The quiet peace of winter welcomes a natural slowing down and resting from the busyness of our daily lives. As we sit and watch the snow fall in silence we are allowed to take a moment to ourselves: to reflect, rediscover, and renew. February marks the beginning of our "Soul Series" at Gilda's Club. Starting this month we will offer presentations & discussions on the ways that cancer or grief may impact our spiritual journeys.

To kick off this series we welcome Fr. Tom on Monday, February 6th at 6 pm for a discussion about Seasonal Affective Disorder and the "spirituality of winter" with his presentation Winter- Dark as Death or Awaiting Rebirth? For practical skills to reduce stress and connect your mind, body, and heart, we encourage you to try our Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction series with orientation on Tuesday, February 7th at 1 pm and weekly classes beginning on Valentine's Day.

If you are interested in participating in a group process of prayerful listening and response you may join our monthly Group Spiritual Direction on Thursday, February 23rd at 6 pm. Please see our calendar for the many other workshops, lectures and support groups offered this month at Gilda's Club Grand Rapids and Gilda's Club Lowell. We hope that you are able to find an opportunity to learn, share, and laugh in this community of emotional support.