Blog (There isn't a day goes by...)
Reasons for Hope with Skye Faris Dec 13
Skye Faris talking about her 'Reasons for Hope' during our Advent Lunch and Lecture series. Skye spoke about her experience working among landless peasants in India with people inspired by Gandhi.
So Glad to be Me--Self-Esteem Workshop, Nov 29
The Centre was the happy host to about 50 young girls last week. They were attending a self-esteem workshop entitled 'So Glad to be Me' led by Jen Charbonneau. The halls were filled with a lot of youthful excitement.
Sacred Threads Retreat
Some fourteen joyous quilters at the conclusions of our annual Sacred Threads Retreat. Many thanks to Jacquie Wolgemuth and Ann Coulas for their facilitation, quilting skills and warm spirits!
The EcoPulse Youth Group in Killaloe, Nov 10/07
20 Young people from our Eco-Pulse Youth Group went on an Eco-Tour to Killaloe and environs on the weekend. They visited energy-efficient/off-the-grid residences at Morningglory Farm and Skye Faris' house, tried out the local radio station, CHCR (thanks Peter!) and visited the local health foods store. Here they pose in front a mural done by local youth. Special thanks to Dominica and Amber for all their hard work!
Bay of Quinte United Church, National Conference Nov 2-9
 Our halls have been filled with song all week. The singers are about 40 United Church ministers from across Canada who are here for a conference entitled, Building Skills in a time of Transitional Ministry. The conference is sponsored by the Bay of Quinte Conference.
The Thrust of Jungian Spirituality Oct 26, 2007
 Some forty people attended the last Friday Night Lecture, Toward a Wider Embrace: the Thrust of Jungian Spirituality. Led by author, John Dourley, the workshop explored the religious thought of psychologist Carl Jung. Our next Friday night lecture is with noted evolutionary bioligist and futurist Elisabet Sahtouris on November 23 at 7:30 Pm.
Exploring Aboriginal Spirit, Oct 19,2007
 Aboriginal artist, Moses Beaver is here this weekend, leading a workshop. This is Moses' handmade flute. You can read about him on his own website
Sept 30, Celtic Spirit
These are some of the faces from our recent
Celtic Spirit retreat. Learning is serious, lighthearted and rather joyful--all at the same time.
September 30/2007, Seiko
Seiko, a young woofer from Japan, is staying at the Centre this week helping with the Garden Harvest. We are happy to have her. She has an infectious smile and is teaching us all how to write our names in Japanese. Thanks to Lynne Epps for locating and transporting her.
Sept 5/2007 Senator Jim Munson and CPAN
Senator Jim Munson addresses the Renfrew County Business Community at a luncheon on Child Poverty at a conference organized today by CPAN--The Renfrew County Child Poverty Action Network. One in eight children in Renfrew County live below the poverty level, but in pockets like the City of Pembroke the figures are higher-- 26.2 % of children live below the poverty level. Munson has been a tireless campaigner againstchild poverty and more recently, autism
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Aug 31/2007--Graduation under the Crabapple
John Macgillivray and his art students sit under the crabapple tree after the last day of class. This week the kids have been picking flowers to paint, doing sketches of the hospital across the street and learning about art under the skillful direction of local artist John MacGillivray. It was a treat to have them around, a treat to watch them learn and now to see them graduate.
Aug 30/2007--That's some cabbage...
Lynne Epps, our volunteer extraordinaire, took this shot of a cabbage harvested from the garden yesterday. What can you say? I guess it speaks for itself and, for all the dedicated work that has gone into the garden this year.
August 29/2007, Sr Georgina's Stained Glass
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Art For Teens
Marguerite Centre Mondays this Fall | 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
First session -September 14 with Sr. Georgina $20 for four classes, plus materials when applicable
Sr. Georgina will capture our imagination in light and colour through her stained glass projects as she launches our first workshop series. Call reception for more info or to register, 613-732-9926.
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