Nancy P. Askins, PhD, CMQ/OE
Happy Independence Day! Whenever the Fourth of July comes around, I always happily seek out the musical “1776”. Much to my husband’s dismay, I know (and gloriously sing) almost every song, imagining myself right there (in a musical version of achieving independence) with John & Abigail Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas & Martha Jefferson, and the rest of the patriots who labored to create our glorious nation.
Weekend Pre-Holiday Retreat by Sr. Ellie Martinez, GNSH
December 8th - 10th, 2017 we will have our 12 Steps for Everyone Retreat Weekend. It will be hosted Friday dinner through Sunday lunch.
By Dr. Nancy P. Askins, Executive Director, Center of Renewal at Stella Niagara
“What is it like to go on a retreat? I’ve never been on one.” This has been expressed numerous times by prospective guests calling our retreat center. One of my favorite sayings is, “Every expert was once a beginner”, and I can honestly say there are now many “retreat experts” who enjoy making retreats quite frequently.
“EMBRACING CHANGE: Letting Go of What Holds Us Back” by Sr. Ellie Martinez, GNSH
May 12th -14th we will be hosting a Spring Weekend Retreat. “EMBRACING CHANGE: Letting Go of What Holds Us Back" by Sr. Ellie Martinez, GNSH.
"Lent: Enlightnement Over Deprivation" by Sr. Ellie Martinez, GNSH
On Wednesday March 1, 2017 we will have a retreat - "LENT: Enlightenment Over Deprivation" by Sr. Ellie Martinez, GNSH. View the Lenten season from different perspectives through a study of New Testament stories.