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"Get Smarter, Get Stronger"
LAFAYETTE — The Kathryn Weil Center for Education
and the Spirit of Women will present “Get Smarter, Get Stronger” at 6:30
p.m. Friday, May 9, at the center, 415 N. 26th St. The evening will
include several presentations and free demonstrations, including a
presentation by Dr. Shadi Resheidat on “Building Your Brain Power at Any
Age,” various activities offered by the Tippecanoe County Public Library
and book clubs, and a presentation by Julie Rasner, a certified yoga
teacher, on “Strength, Balance and Flexibility: A Recipe for Staying
Strong Regardless of Your Age.” The event is free, but registration is
required. For more information or to register, call the center at
765-449-5133 or e-mail kwce@ssfhs.org.
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| In appreciation of
nurses
LAFAYETTE — In appreciation of the commitment and
dedication of all nurses in the Greater Lafayette area, St Elizabeth
Regional Health and the Kathryn Weil Center for Education will offer a
community event to celebrate national nurses’ week. Faith Roberts, parish
nurse program coordinator for Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Ill.,
will present “It’s in Every One of Us” from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. on Friday,
May 9, at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education, 415 N. 26th St. The event
is open to all nurses and student nurses from the community. The program
is free, but registration is required. To register or for more
information, call the center at 765-449-5133.
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| Directed retreat
HARTFORD CITY — John XXIII Retreat Center will offer
the opportunity for a directed retreat from 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 11,
through 1 p.m. Friday, May 16. Participants may choose from three or more
days at a cost of $70 per day. Spiritual guidance will be available from
Sister Joetta Huelsmann, PHJC, or Father Al Naseman, CPPS. Registration is
requested by Wednesday, May 7. For more information or to register, call
765-348-4008 or e-mail john23rd@sbcglobal.net.
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| Sports physicals
LAFAYETTE — The athletic department at Central
Catholic Junior-Senior High School will hold sports physicals nights from
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, and Wednesday, May 14. Cost is
$20. Physicals will be good for the next school year. For more
information, call Tim Bordenet at 765-474-3524.
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| "Clear Out the Clutter"
LAFAYETTE — Learn how to de-clutter, organize and
create a more functional, efficient and relaxed home or work environment
at a free community program from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May
14, at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education, 415 N. 26th St. The program,
“Clear Out the Clutter,” is free, but registration is required. To
register or for more information, call the center at 765-449-5133.
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| International Festival
KOKOMO — Middle-school students of Sts. Joan of Arc
and Patrick School will host an International Festival from 10 a.m. to 7
p.m. Thursday, May 15, at the school’s south campus, 3155 South County
Road 200 West (Dixon Road). The festival will offer a showcase of student
work related to specific countries. Students will share information about
the customs, culture, economy, history and people from countries around
the world, including costumes and food samples. All are welcome to attend.
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| On Franciscan
spirituality
CARMEL — St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish will
continue its series of talks on spiritual disciplines of the Church with a
presentation on Franciscan spirituality at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 15, in the
Upper Room at the church. Presenter will be Sister Olga Wittekind, OSF, a
Franciscan sister from Oldenburg, Ind., a psychologist and a teacher at
Marian College for 28 years. The presentation is free and all are invited
to attend. For more information, call Father Mel Bennett at 317-846-3850.
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| Motorcycle blessing
DEMOTTE — The Indiana Chapter of the North American
40+ Touring Riders will host its annual motorcycle blessing at 1 p.m. CDT
Saturday, May 17, at St. Cecilia Church. The blessing will be held rain or
shine. All makes of motorcycles are welcome. A lunch/ride will be held
after the blessing, at participants’ expense. For more information, call
219-987-3688.
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| Citywide ultreya
WESTFIELD — St. Maria Goretti Parish will sponsor a
citywide ultreya (gathering of the Cursillo community) at 7 p.m. Saturday,
May 17. All central Indiana Cursillistas and friends are invited to gather
for Mass and join in a pitch-in dinner before the ultreya. Mass will begin
at 4:30 p.m., followed by dinner. Those attending the dinner are asked to
bring the following: last names ending in A-E, pop and snacks; last names
ending in F-J, appetizers; last names ending in K-R, salads; and last
names ending in S-Z, desserts. For more information, call Tom and Joan
Scimeca at 317-571-8510 or e-mail tscimeca@aol.com.
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| Frassati dinner/speaker
CARMEL — The Frassati Society of Young Adult
Catholics will host an evening in its “Dinner and a Speaker” series with
“Yes! A Witness Shared by Father Christopher Weldon” on Saturday, May 17,
at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish. Ordained in 2005, Father Weldon will
share his faith journey, witnessing to the power of God’s love in his
conversion and vocation. Dinner will begin at 7:30 p.m. and the talk will
start at 8 p.m. For more information, contact Larry Booksh at 317-663-4032
or 317-645-8208 or visit the Web site at www.frassati.org.
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| Catholic Singles
Outreach
Members of Catholic Singles Outreach are invited to
a Mass at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 18, at St. Luke Church in
Indianapolis, followed by an outing to the Broad Ripple Art Fair. Catholic
Singles Outreach is a group of Catholic singles from parishes in the
Carmel Deanery and northern Indianapolis area. The group is sponsored by
St. Louis de Montfort Parish in Fishers. For more information, e-mail
singinlead@att.net.
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| Summer camps
LAFAYETTE — Central Catholic Junior-Senior High
School will offer several summer camps in June and July, including: girls
basketball, June 2-6, $50 per camper (family discount available); boys
basketball, June 9-13, $50 per camper (family discount available);
softball, June 9-13, $40 per camper; baseball, June 16-20, $50 per camper
(family discount available); volleyball, June 16-20, $45 per camper
(family discount available); boys and girls soccer, June 23-27, $40 per
camper; wrestling, July 7-11, $40 per camper; football, July 14-18, $50
per camper, and July 21-24, $40 per camper (family discount available both
weeks). Registration forms are available at the CC athletic department or
by calling the office at 765-474-3524, ext. 316.
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