September-December 2010 Programs

September 11, 2010

Saturday, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Program #6656

Radical Forgiveness

Join us for a retreat day dealing with the heart of all peaceful living - forgiveness. Learn how to access freedom from an angry, unforgiving way of life that leads to burnout and prevents us from giving and receiving love.

Antoinette Bosco

Fee:   
$40 (includes lunch)
Bring one friend for $25 payable with registration. Scholarships available.
(Non-refundable deposit: $15)

September 16 - November 19

Continuous Present:
Poetry and Image
Jo-Ann Iannotti

University of Connecticut
Torrington,
Brick Wall Space

September 18 - January 8

Marie Louise Trichet Gallery

The Spirit Book Series
Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord

Opening Saturday, September 18
3:30 – 5:30 pm
Artist’s Talk, 3:45 pm,
followed by refreshments

Gallery hours:
Monday-Saturday 10 am - 4 pm

September 18, 2010

Saturday, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Program #6657

Laughing with the Saints -
Humor, Joy and the Spiritual Life

How can we joy as an essential part of our lives? This retreat day is an opportunity to take a fresh look at saints and spiritual masters and how humor played an important part in their relationship with God and others. Learn how your spiritual life can be enlivened by theirs and enjoy some good laughs along the way!

James Martin, SJ

Fee:   
$40 (includes lunch)
Bring one friend for $25 payable with registration. Scholarships available.
(Non-refundable deposit: $15)

September 25, 2010

Saturday, 10:00 am - noon

Program #6658

Women's Journeys

Monthly conversations about life and spirituality. Set aside time for yourself and a friend.

Rosemarie Greco, DW

Fee:   
$15 (Lunch option add $10)

September 29, 2010

Program #WA 10

2010 Wisdom Award

An evening honoring the life and service of Marie Wallace of Litchfield, CT and Matthew Pagano of Winsted, CT. This award is given by the Daughters of Wisdom through Wisdom House.

October 2

Saturday, 9:30am – 12 noon

Program #6659

The Gift of Our Pets

Our pets are an integral part of our lives. Come to this workshop and learn how music created by Janet Marlow can help relax your dogs, cats, and horses. This workshop is for owners only. It will bring calm and peace to their environment, and joy and peace to their lives, as well as the lives of their pets. Children who attend need to be accompanied by an adult. This program is supported by Litchfield Veterinary Hospital.

Janet Marlow

Fee: $20 (adult) $10 (children)
(Non-refundable deposit: $5)

October 6, 13, 20

Wednesdays, 10 – 11:30 am

Program #6660

Fall Labyrinth Walks

Introduction to the labyrinth including walk,
reflection and sharing.

Guides:
Jo-Ann Iannotti, OP and
Rosemarie Greco,DW.

Donation

October 16

Saturday, 10 – noon




Program #6661

Women’s Journeys

Monthly conversations about life and spirituality. Set aside time for yourself and a friend.

Facilitator: Mary Ellen Bannon

Fee: $15 (Lunch option add $10)

October 21

Thursday, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Artist’s Talk and Reception

Whitson Gallery - UCONN,
855 University Drive,Torrington, CT. For info:
pamela.bramble@uconn.edu,
860-626-6821

Jo-Ann Iannotti, OP

October 29 – 30

Friday, 6 pm dinner – Saturday 4:00 pm

Casagrande Institute for Interfaith Conversation: Money and Faith
An interfaith conversation covering the varying perspectives of different faiths about the role of money in our lives.

Presenters:
Margaret Shea McCarthy, Barbara Cohen, Rev.Terry Marie Wysong and Mufti Ikram ul Haq

Fees:
$30 – Friday evening with dinner
$90 – Saturday only with meals
$105 – Commuter, full program
$130 – Full program, overnight, meals, shared room
$150 – Full program, overnight, meals, private room, hall bath
$165 – Full program, overnight, meals, private room with bath

Stay overnight Saturday with dinner and Sunday breakfast – an additional $50

(Non-refundable deposit: $50)

November 6

Saturday, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm.

Program #6662

Organization and Weight Loss

Do you struggle with organizing? Do you want to lose weight? This program will discuss time management, food preparation, kitchen organizing and other organizing skills related to weight loss and health. The presenter will share how being organized helped her lose 23 lbs. This program will give participants the skills to take charge of
body and home!

Susan Lovallo

Fee:
$40 (includes lunch). Bring one friend for $25 payable with registration.
Scholarships available.
(Non-refundable deposit: $15)

November 13

Saturday, 9:30 am – noon

Program #6663

Spirit Book Workshop

Connect with your creativity and the spirit of nature in this hands-on workshop based on “The Spirit Book Series”. After a short introduction and walk to gather materials, participants will make a simple handmade book and add texture, imagery, and pattern. Extra materials will be provided. No art experience necessary.

Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord

Fee: $15 (includes lunch)

November 19-21

Friday 6 pm (dinner) – Sunday lunch

Program #6000

Women's AA/ALANON Retreat

A weekend retreat for prayer, reflection, and sharing within a supportive community. Full weekend attendance required. All meals included.

Sr. Maurice Doody, OP

Fees:
$155 (shared room)
$195 (private, hall bath)
$225 (private or shared room with bath)
(Non-refundable deposit: $50)

Sr. Maurice’s 2011 retreats:
May 20-22 and November 18-20, 2011

November 20

Saturday, 10 am – noon

Program #6664

Women’s Journeys

Monthly conversations about life and spirituality. Set aside time for yourself and a friend.

Facilitator: Rosemarie Greco,DW

Fee: $15 (Lunch option add $10)

December 4

Saturday, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Program #6665

Preparing for Christmas: The History and
Spirituality of the 18th century Neapolitan
Crèche at the Abbey of Regina Laudis

Mother Cecilia Schullo, OSB
and Sister Angèle Arbib, OSB

The 18th century crèche at the Abbey of Regina Laudis in Bethlehem, CT reopened to the public in December 2008 after a three-year conservation/restoration treatment undertaken by a team of experts from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Beginning at Wisdom House, community members from the abbey will trace the history of the crèche, its significance within the monastic life of prayer, and give an inside view of the fascinating and painstaking detail involved in a restoration project of this importance.

The afternoon session will be held at the Abbey of Regina Laudis to see the crèche.

Fee: $40 (includes lunch). Bring a friend for $25 payable on registration. Scholarships available.
(Non-refundable deposit: $15)

THIS PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED WITH A DONATION IN MEMORY OF DEACON MICHAEL IMPELLITTERI, SR.

2011 PREVIEW

January 7-9, 2011

Friday 6 pm (dinner) - Sunday 10 am

Program #KD 1-79

Praying the Hours with Thomas Merton: A Winter Retreat

Kathleen Deignan, CND designed a Book of Hours composed exclusively of Thomas Merton's sacred poetry, "found" psalms, hymns, and canticles, weaving them into a breviary to sustain the prayer life of worldly Christians like ourselves. Join us in learning the art of sanctifying time -- a healing and transformative practice for engaged contemplatives that draws the soul into deep silence and devotion.

Kathleen Deignan, CND

Fees:
$155 (shared room)
$195 (private room, hall bath)
$225 (private or shared room with bath)
(Non-refundable deposit: $50)

January 22, 2011

Saturday, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm.

Program #MJ 1-22

Knowing God's Will in My Life

Reflect on your relationship with God and learn methods of discerning God's calls in your life and responding to them. Discover the role spiritual direction plays.

Marguerite Janelle

Fee:
$40 (includes lunch). Bring one friend for $20 payable with registration.
(Non-refundable deposit: $15)

January 29 - April 9, 2011

Opening reception 3-5 pm

Marie Louise Trichet Gallery

Works of Constance Dodge

Gallery hours: Mon-Sat, 10 am- 4 pm

January 29, 2011

Saturday, 11 am – 3 pm

Program #JM 1-29

Beating the Winter Doldrums

Come in from the cold and join a welcoming community of drummers where you will learn traditional rhythms from around the world. Participants of all levels welcome. Bring a drum if you have one. A limited number will be available.

John Marshall

Fee:
$35 (includes lunch). Bring one friend for $20 payable with registration.
(Non-refundable deposit: $15)

March 11-13, 2011

Friday, 6 pm (dinner) - Sunday lunch

Program #RS 3-1113

The Lady with a Thousand Faces: Wisdom in the World's Religions

Lady Wisdom has taken on many faces in many cultures throughout history. In this exploration of wisdom spiritualities, we will meet many of Her forms and study many of her teachings. Rooted in the texts and teachings of many faiths, this workshop will challenge you to step beyond religious ideologies to hear the words of Lady Wisdom in your way for your own life.

Rabbi Rami Shapiro

Fees:
$190 (shared room, hall bath)
$230 (private room, hall bath)
$260 (private or shared room with bath)
$160 commuter
(Non-refundable deposit: $50)

March 26, 2011

Saturday, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Program #LOD 3-26

Approaches to the Cross of Christ

Leo J. O'Donovan, SJ

Fee:
$40 (includes lunch). Bring one friend for $20 payable with registration.
(Non-refundable deposit: $15)

April 22-24, 2011

Land Sabbath

Wisdom House is closed to observe a Land Sabbath -- a time of healing and renewal for ourselves and our earth. We commemorate these days of Christ's final suffering, death, silence and resurrection. Wisdom House reveres these days of quiet before the Easter feast.

May 7, 2011

Saturday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Program # VRF 5-7

Awakening Communal Consciousness

This interactive workshop will be a day of exploration into the field of unity. We will learn to meet each other beyond old constructs of separation and come together in the full flourishing of ourselves as unique human beings held in the bonds of communion. Included will be excerpts from Voicepoint's performance of Rumi: Heart of Unity.

Victoria and Ron Friedman and Voicepoint Theatre Ensemble

May 20-22, 2011

Friday 6 pm (dinner) - Sunday lunch

Program #SMD 5-2022

Women's AA-ALANON Retreat

A weekend retreat for prayer, reflection, and sharing within a supportive community. Full weekend attendance required.

Sr. Maurice Doody, OP

Fees:
$155 (shared room)
$195 (private room, hall bath)
$225 (private or shared room with bath)
(Non-refundable deposit: $50)

May 21 - August 20, 2011

Marie Louise Trichet Gallery

Photography of W.Scott Petersen

Gallery hours: Mon-Sat, 10 am - 4 pm

June 3-5, 2011

Friday 6 pm (dinner) - Sunday lunch

Program #CB 6-35

Jesus and Mary Magdalene: Wisdom Teachers

Explore the Unitive Wisdom as Jesus unfolds it and Mary Magdalene receives and transmits it. Cynthia Bourgeault's latest book, The Meaning of Mary Magdalene will be used during the retreat. The book will be available through Wisdom House after September 20, 2010 for $17 (free shipping).

Rev.Cynthia Bourgeault

Fees:
$190 (shared room, hall bath)
$230 (private room, hall bath)
$260 (private or shared room with bath)
$160 (commuter)
(Non-refundable deposit: $50)

June 11, 2011

Program #JM 6-11

Drumming with John Marshall

John Marshall

Fee:
$35 (includes lunch). Bring one friend for $20 payable with registration.
(Non-refundable deposit: $15)

July 8-10, 2011

Friday 6 pm (dinner) - Sunday lunch

Program #RR 7-810

The Naked Now: Learning from the Christian Mystics

Discover the lost tradition of mystical Christianity. Drawing on the Gospels, learn how to be spiritually awake and find enlightenment. (The book, The Naked Now is available at Wisdom House for $20 (free shipping).

Richard Rohr, OFM

Fees:
$190 (shared room, hall bath)
$230 (private room, hall bath)
$260 (private or shared room with bath)
$160 (commuter)
(Non-refundable deposit: $50)

July 18-24, 2011

Monday 5:30 pm (dinner) - Sunday breakfast

Program #AC 7-1824, MF 7-1824, PL 7-1824, CM 7-1824

Directed Retreats

These retreats, conducted in an atmosphere of silence, offer daily individual spiritual direction.

Ann Casagrande, DW, Mary Fahy, RSM, Peg Luby, RSM, Cathleen Murtha, DW

Fees:
$490 (private room, hall bath)
$565 (private room with bath, when available
(Non-refundable deposit: $100)

August 13-20, 2011

Saturday 6 pm (dinner) - Saturday breakfast

Program # MDF 8-1320, MF 8-1320, PL 8-1320

Directed Retreats

These retreats, conducted in an atmosphere of silence, offer daily individual spiritual direction.

Mary Ann DeFrancesco, RSM, Mary Fahy, RSM, Peg Luby, RSM

Fees:
$500 (private room, hall bath)
$575 (private room with bath, when available
(Non-refundable deposit: $100)

August 13-20, 2011

Saturday 5:30 pm (dinner) - Saturday breakfast

Program #RS 8-1320

Guided Retreat: The Jewish Jesus

This retreat will consider Judaism as Jesus would have encountered it and, in so doing, shed light on the meaning of his teachings. We will place Jesus in his Jewish context, consider how Jesus was trained to read scripture and gain a new appreciation of Jesus as both a wisdom sage and as an incarnation of Wisdom. 

Rabbi Rami Shapiro

Fees:
$500 (private room, hall bath)
$575 (private room with bath, when available
(Non-refundable deposit: $100)

September 17 -December 31, 2011

Marie Louise Trichet Gallery

Works of Ralph Levesque

Gallery hours: Mon-Sat, 10 am - 4 pm

September 17, 2011

Saturday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Program #MM 9-17

Song and the Spirit

Marguerite Mullee, PhD

Fee:
$40 (includes lunch). Bring one friend for $20 payable with registration.
(Non-refundable deposit: $15)

September 23-24, 2011

Friday 6 pm (dinner) - Saturday 3:30 pm

Program #TR 9-2324

Exploring Catholic Culture: Fostering Imagination

Timothy Radcliffe, OP

October 14-16, 2011

Friday 6 pm (dinner) - Sunday lunch

Program #DB 10-1416

Jung and the Contemplation of Mary

Mary has played an enormous role in the history and spirituality of Christianity. This workshop brings Jungian insights into Mary's symbolic role as a model of transformation and fidelity to God's initiative. Mary can become a soul guide to spiritual rebirth and our own archetypal "Yes" to the Mystery of God.

Donald Bisson, FMS

Fees:
$185 (shared room, hall bath)
$225 (private room, hall bath)
$255 (private or shared room with bath)
$155 Commuter
(Non-refundable deposit: $50)

November 18-20, 2011

Friday 6 pm (dinner) - Sunday lunch

Program #SMD 11-1820

Women's AA-ALANON Retreat

A weekend retreat for prayer, reflection, and sharing within a supportive community. Full weekend attendance required.

Sr. Maurice Doody, OP

Fees:
$155 (shared room)
$195 (private room, hall bath)
$225 (private or shared room with bath)
(Non-refundable deposit: $50)

December 2-4, 2011

Taize Contemplative Weekend

CONFIRMED FOR 2012

April 20-22, 2012

Program #BF 4-2022

Claiming our Faith in Times of Transition: Embracing Jesus as The Christ of our Today and Our Tomorrow

Barbara Fiand, SND de N

The transformation of consciousness that is dawning in our age calls us to ask depth questions that may not find an easy answer in the ordinary constructs of our religious tradition: Who is this man that changed history? What was his relation to God, his vision and passion? How did he pray and what does he call us to in our time? These are the issues we will consider on this retreat.