The Bridge-Between
Retreat Center, Inc.

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PLEASE CALL 920-864-7230 TO REGISTER FOR ALL PROGRAMS

DATE TIME EVENT

Celebrating the Seasons of Life---Winter

December 2009 Saturday, December 5 7 pm to 8:30 pm
13th Annual Live Nativity--In our Belgian cathedral barn
Rejoice in the simplicity. Join the animal residents in welcoming Mary and Joseph. DRESS WARMLY; BRING BELLS TO RING. A freewill offering will be dedicated to Caring for Earth and Animals. Afterwards come to the Farmhouse to enjoy hot cider and home-baked holiday goodies.

Sunday, December 20
4 pm to 5:30 pm

Winter Solstice & Bon Fire
Sip a hot cup of soup; share your favorite holiday traditions. Take a breather, pause and listen to the stars. (weather permitting) Freewill Offering

January
2010

Saturday, January 16,
11 am to 2 pm
A Belated Epiphany-Intergenerational Ethnic Party
Wear your Favorite Hat (not required!) Bring a friend and an ethnic dish to share from your family heritage. Call before January 13 to say you're coming. Freewill Offering

Begin reserving your raffle tickets for the Sept. 16^th Fall Kickoff. Only 300 tickets available. One in ten are winners! Call (920) 864-7230 for information or if you need tickets to sell.

Saturday January 23rd 10 am to 2 pm
Heritage Bread Making
The perfect comfort food for cold winter days. Create wholesome, easy old-world breads using savory ingredients. Facilitator: Caroline Sullivan, O.P.
Suggested Donation:   $20 includes tasting

Friday - Sunday, January 29 to 31
Ground Hog "Spa" Retreat
Snuggle up in a down quilt--around a crackling fire and steaming kettle. See your giftedness in the rays of sun and your fire in shadows of snow.
Suggested Donation: $110, Massage: $50 (optional)

Retreats require that we set aside only the deadlines and obligations that besiege our daily lives.

February
2010

Friday - Sunday, February 5 to 7
Hanging Out Retreat--Rest, Pray, Share
      Suggested Donation: $110

Sunday, February 14 6:30 pm
Valentine's Day Candlelight Dinner
Surprise your special someone with a unique and unusually "love"ly dining experience. Spoil them with a quiet, candlelight dinner in The Bridge's 100 Year Old Farmhouse. Please call 920-864-7230 for reservations. Suggested Donations: $50 per couple

Tuesday, February 16 6:30 pm to 8:00
Celebrate Mardi Gras--and be a "Change Agent"
Come dressed for Mardi Gras! Bring your filled "change agent" jar, pot or bucket.

Saturday, February 20 10 am to 3 pm
Into the Desert and Out Again
We all experience times of feeling dry, barren, unsettled, or isolated. Together we will discover what the desert times in our life may be and how we can discover Light amid times of darkness.   Facilitator: Brenda Korinek.
Suggested Donation: $25 includes lunch.

Saturday, February 27 10 am to 12 pm
Menu For The Future
Be inspired, amazed, and connected with others as you learn and discuss our cultural, ecological, and economic relatedness with FOOD. A six-session discussion course. Facilitator: Mary Failey. Cost for the Workbook is $25 + Freewill Offering.

Saturday, February 27 1 pm to 3 pm
Jam & Giggles
Make some tasty jam to spread on fresh baked biscuits. Take home your masterpiece jar! A fun afternoon for an adult and a child 6 yrs. or older. Recipes included. Facilitators: Diane Eparvier & Joan Lindahl.
Suggested Donation: $17.50/1 adult + 1 child.

March
2010
Celebrating the Seasons of Life---Spring

Friday - Sunday, March 5 to 7
Making a U-turn for Young Adults & Mid-Lifers
Make time to see life through the rear view mirror and to listen to where your heart is leading. Suggested Donation: $110. Spiritual Direction: $50

Saturday, March 13 10 am to1 pm
Savory Soup Making Demo.
Experience what goes into a taste soup. Bring yourself and or a group of friends. Facilitator: Caroline Sullivan, O.P.
Suggested Donation: $15 includes tasting

Saturday, March 20 1:30 pm
Spring Equinox
Celebrate new dreams.

Order your garden share today. 12 weeks or 24 weeks.
Come visit The Bridge 9 am-3 pm.

Wed., March 31 12 to 1:30 pm &/or 5:30 to 7pm
Blessed, Broken & Shared (Reflection on the Last Supper)
As Jesus gathered with his disciples to share the Last Supper meal, we will gather to share a meal and reflect on how w are bread in the world - blessed, broken and shared. Facilitator: Brenda Korinek
Suggested Donation: $15

April
2010 Thursday, April 1 6:30 pm to 8 pm
A special Prayer & Feasting Supper

Last suppers and eternal banquets. Call by March 29

Freewill Offering

Friday - Sunday, April 9 to11
The Bread is Rising Retreat
Experience how bread making relaxes your life and gives rise to your soul. Suggested Donation: $110 + Bread Making $25

  Saturday, April 10 10 am to 2 pm
Heritage Bread Making-demo and recipes
Facilitator: Caroline Sullivan, O.P.
Suggested Donation: $20 tasting included.

Saturday, April 24 9 am to 4pm
Building A Greenhouse--Learn By Doing

Suggested Donation: $15 (lunch included)

May
2010 Friday to Sunday
May 7 to 9
Celebrating the Arts Retreat
Bring yourself and your art. Share it freely in creation with music, poetry, writing, and dance. Suggested Donation: $110

Wednesday, May 12 9 to 11:30 am
When the Well Runs Dry
At times our usual or preferred way of praying becomes lifeless and dry and we wonder if our prayers are really "doing" anything. Through various and creative prayer forms and conversation discover ways to breathe new life into our prayer practices. Facilitator: Brenda Korinek.
Suggested Donation: $12

Saturday May 22 10 am to 3 pm
A Day of Remembering
A gathering of folks who wish to plant seeds, flowers, bushes, in memory and celebration of a loved one. Bring a picnic dish to share. Freewill Offering.

Sunday May 23 10 am to noon
Just My Size Gardening
We'll show you how to "tunnel" your way to harvesting in your own backyard 2' x 3' (or larger) garden plot. Facilitator: Caroline Sullivan, O.P.
Suggested Donation: $15

Friday to Sunday
May 28 to 30
A Stroll with Your Soul
Prayer walking is not a new idea, but it�s one which has been relatively under-developed. Join in the re-discovery of taking a walk with God. Refresh your body and your spirit while exploring the wonders of the interaction of body and spirit.
Suggested Donation: $110

When it�s time to step away from the distractions of everyday life and get back in touch with your spiritual core, you don�t have to go far to go deep.

June 2010 Friday to Sunday
June 4 to 6
Threading the Loom of Your Life through Story Telling     Weave your life stories into the fabrics of community while sharing meals and conversation.
Suggested Donation: $110.

Saturday June 12 9 am to 4 pm
Edible Shade, Raising Beds, & Sq. ft. Gardening-Learn by doing
Suggested Donation: $20

Friday-Sunday
June 18 to 20
Restorative Living - Creating Balance
Come see how it's working Nature, allow her to companion you.
Suggested Donation: $110

Saturday June 26 10 am to 2 pm
Finding Your Inner Poet-Writing Workshop
For all writers, seasoned or novice. Enjoy a day of listening to your inner voice through quiet time and writing exercises in the beautiful setting of The Bridge-Between Retreat Center. Facilitator: Lisa Vihos
Suggested Donation: $25 (includes lunch)

Celebrating the Seasons of Life---Summer

July
2010 Friday-Sunday, July 2 to 4
Silent Retreat
Discover the benefits of a silent retreat. Tread softly. No words, just the natural setting of the country in its simplicity. Enjoy our 100 year old working farm and experience it�s teachings about inner life. If you wish, gather around the banquet table to share your insights.
Suggested Donation: $110

Saturday, July 17 9 am to 4 pm
Creating in the Country
Once again award-winning artist Bonnita Budysz will share tips and techniques for painting on location (all mediums welcome) with a morning demonstration. Participants will then have the opportunity to paint together with a personalized critique at the end of the session. This special offering is open to anyone regardless of ability. Bonnita is a member of the American Impressionist Society, Pastel Society of the West Coast, Oil Painters of America, California Art Club and the Portrait Society of America. Call early to reserve your place and to obtain a supply list.
Facilitator: Bonnita Budysz   www.bonnitabudysz.com Suggested Donation: $50 (includes a special artists' luncheon)

Friday - Sunday, July 23 to 25
Star Gazing
Come stay and star gaze to your "night's" content. Enjoy "thyme" to rest and relax in the country air.
Suggested Donation: $110.

Friday - Sunday, July 30 to August 1
Give Us Today Our Daily Bread
What is the bread you've been given? Create a loaf that reflects your life.
Suggested Donation: $110 + Bread Making $25

Wednesday
August 4 1 to 2:30 PM Awakening
As the summer's harvest provides food for our bodies, so too our inner spirits desire and require nourishment. We will explore how nature's life is linked to the energizing of our spirit and soul. Facilitator: Brenda Korinek.
Suggested Offering: $12

August 2010 Saturday, August 14 11 am to 2 pm
Simply Taste The Goodness of Food
Walk the paths. Bring chairs and blankets. Veggie salad boats available to share.
Suggested Donation: $7.50/adult includes beverage

Saturday, August 21 1 pm to 3 pm
Creative Journaling
Whether we are new or seasoned journalers or have a desire to begin journaling, there are several ways to record what is on our minds and in our hearts. Come learn a new way to dig deeper and enhance journal writing. Please bring your own journal and pens. Facilitator: Brenda Korinek.
Suggested Donation: $12

September 2010
Celebrating the Seasons of Life---Fall

Friday - Sunday, September 3 to 5
Counting Blessings in Your Sleep Retreat
Come away and pause.
Suggested Donation: $110

Thursday, Sept. 16 6 pm to 9 pm
5^th Annual Fall Kickoff Raffle & Party      Come join us at the Stadium View Bar & Grill, Green Bay. YOU could be added to our list of WINNERS! Participate in the Live & Silent Auctions, Wheel, Bucket Raffles, and enjoy great food! Bring friends & family. All are welcome.

Wednesday, September 22
Autumn Equinox
Breathe in the oneness of all life where you are.

Friday to Sunday, September 24 to 26
Slowing Down I want to Get Off
Suggested Donation: Retreat $110

October 2010 Friday - Sunday, October 1 to 3
Spirituality of Simpler Living
Includes soup making!
Suggested Donation: Retreat $110 + Soup Making $15

Friday - Sunday, October 8 to 10
Lavish Living on a Shoestring
Learn how to preserve and can and more.
Suggested Donation: Retreat $110 + Preserving $25

Saturday, October 16 1 pm to 3 pm
Come Away to a Deserted Place
In the midst of our busy lives do we overlook our own need to intimately connect with the sacred space dwelling in and around us? Let�s gather to consider ways to make room in our lives for rest, renewal and refreshment of our spirit. Facilitator: Brenda Korinek.
Suggested Donation: $12

Saturday, October 23 1 pm to 3 pm
Simple Style Holiday Making
Let go of the hectic stress of the Season and create more joy, peace, and simplicity in your holidays and special events. Facilitator: Mary Failey.
Suggested Donation: $15

November 2010 Friday - Sunday, November 5 - 7
Gratitudinal Living
Count your blessings in an out-cropping of field stone.
Suggested Donation: $110

December 2010 Saturday, December 4 7 pm to 8:30 pm
Annual Live Nativity

Tuesday, December 21 6:30 pm to 8 pm
Winter Solstice, Supper & Bon Fire

PLEASE CALL 920-864-7230 TO REGISTER FOR ALL PROGRAMS

Other Events at The Bridge-Between

Return to top of page

Year Round On-going Programs

Tuesday Morning Book Club
4^th Tuesday of each month, 9-10 am
Call for more information.
Facilitator: Carrie Arnold
920-497-4981.
Freewill Offering

Circle of Prayer & Feasting
1^st Thursday of each month
6:30-8:30 pm
Join us for prayer and conversation.
Call 920-864-7230 for more information
Freewill Offering

If you are unable to make the suggested donation, The Bridge-Between will accept a donation within your means. No one should stay away because of inability to pay.

We humbly accept contributions beyond the suggested donation.

PLEASE CALL 920-864-7230 TO REGISTER FOR
ALL THE BRIDGE-BETWEEN EVENTS

PLEASE CALL 920-864-7230 TO REGISTER FOR ALL PROGRAMS
DATE	TIME	EVENT
Celebrating the Seasons of Life---Winter
December 2009	Saturday, December 5	7 pm to 8:30 pm	13th Annual Live Nativity--In our Belgian cathedral barn Rejoice in the simplicity. Join the animal residents in welcoming Mary and Joseph. DRESS WARMLY; BRING BELLS TO RING. A freewill offering will be dedicated to Caring for Earth and Animals. Afterwards come to the Farmhouse to enjoy hot cider and home-baked holiday goodies.
Sunday, December 20	4 pm to 5:30 pm	Winter Solstice & Bon Fire Sip a hot cup of soup; share your favorite holiday traditions. Take a breather, pause and listen to the stars. (weather permitting) Freewill Offering
January 2010
Saturday, January 16,	11 am to 2 pm	A Belated Epiphany-Intergenerational Ethnic Party Wear your Favorite Hat (not required!) Bring a friend and an ethnic dish to share from your family heritage. Call before January 13 to say you're coming. Freewill Offering
Begin reserving your raffle tickets for the Sept. 16^th Fall Kickoff. Only 300 tickets available. One in ten are winners! Call (920) 864-7230 for information or if you need tickets to sell.
Saturday January 23rd	10 am to 2 pm	Heritage Bread Making The perfect comfort food for cold winter days. Create wholesome, easy old-world breads using savory ingredients. Facilitator: Caroline Sullivan, O.P. Suggested Donation: $20 includes tasting
Friday - Sunday, January 29 to 31		Ground Hog "Spa" Retreat Snuggle up in a down quilt--around a crackling fire and steaming kettle. See your giftedness in the rays of sun and your fire in shadows of snow. Suggested Donation: $110, Massage: $50 (optional)
Retreats require that we set aside only the deadlines and obligations that besiege our daily lives.
February 2010	Friday - Sunday, February 5 to 7		Hanging Out Retreat--Rest, Pray, Share Suggested Donation: $110
Sunday, February 14	6:30 pm	Valentine's Day Candlelight Dinner Surprise your special someone with a unique and unusually "love"ly dining experience. Spoil them with a quiet, candlelight dinner in The Bridge's 100 Year Old Farmhouse. Please call 920-864-7230 for reservations. Suggested Donations: $50 per couple
Tuesday, February 16	6:30 pm to 8:00	Celebrate Mardi Gras--and be a "Change Agent" Come dressed for Mardi Gras! Bring your filled "change agent" jar, pot or bucket.
Saturday, February 20	10 am to 3 pm	Into the Desert and Out Again We all experience times of feeling dry, barren, unsettled, or isolated. Together we will discover what the desert times in our life may be and how we can discover Light amid times of darkness. Facilitator: Brenda Korinek. Suggested Donation: $25 includes lunch.
Saturday, February 27	10 am to 12 pm	Menu For The Future Be inspired, amazed, and connected with others as you learn and discuss our cultural, ecological, and economic relatedness with FOOD. A six-session discussion course. Facilitator: Mary Failey. Cost for the Workbook is $25 + Freewill Offering.
Saturday, February 27	1 pm to 3 pm	Jam & Giggles Make some tasty jam to spread on fresh baked biscuits. Take home your masterpiece jar! A fun afternoon for an adult and a child 6 yrs. or older. Recipes included. Facilitators: Diane Eparvier & Joan Lindahl. Suggested Donation: $17.50/1 adult + 1 child.
March 2010	Celebrating the Seasons of Life---Spring
Friday - Sunday, March 5 to 7		Making a U-turn for Young Adults & Mid-Lifers Make time to see life through the rear view mirror and to listen to where your heart is leading. Suggested Donation: $110. Spiritual Direction: $50
Saturday, March 13	10 am to1 pm	Savory Soup Making Demo. Experience what goes into a taste soup. Bring yourself and or a group of friends. Facilitator: Caroline Sullivan, O.P. Suggested Donation: $15 includes tasting
Saturday, March 20	1:30 pm	Spring Equinox Celebrate new dreams.
Order your garden share today. 12 weeks or 24 weeks. Come visit The Bridge 9 am-3 pm.
Wed., March 31	12 to 1:30 pm &/or 5:30 to 7pm	Blessed, Broken & Shared (Reflection on the Last Supper) As Jesus gathered with his disciples to share the Last Supper meal, we will gather to share a meal and reflect on how w are bread in the world - blessed, broken and shared. Facilitator: Brenda Korinek Suggested Donation: $15
April 2010	Thursday, April 1	6:30 pm to 8 pm	A special Prayer & Feasting Supper Last suppers and eternal banquets. Call by March 29 Freewill Offering
Friday - Sunday, April 9 to11		The Bread is Rising Retreat Experience how bread making relaxes your life and gives rise to your soul. Suggested Donation: $110 + Bread Making $25
Saturday, April 10	10 am to 2 pm	Heritage Bread Making-demo and recipes Facilitator: Caroline Sullivan, O.P. Suggested Donation: $20 tasting included.
Saturday, April 24	9 am to 4pm	Building A Greenhouse--Learn By Doing Suggested Donation: $15 (lunch included)
May 2010	Friday to Sunday May 7 to 9		Celebrating the Arts Retreat Bring yourself and your art. Share it freely in creation with music, poetry, writing, and dance. Suggested Donation: $110
Wednesday, May 12	9 to 11:30 am	When the Well Runs Dry At times our usual or preferred way of praying becomes lifeless and dry and we wonder if our prayers are really "doing" anything. Through various and creative prayer forms and conversation discover ways to breathe new life into our prayer practices. Facilitator: Brenda Korinek. Suggested Donation: $12
Saturday May 22	10 am to 3 pm	A Day of Remembering A gathering of folks who wish to plant seeds, flowers, bushes, in memory and celebration of a loved one. Bring a picnic dish to share. Freewill Offering.
Sunday May 23	10 am to noon	Just My Size Gardening We'll show you how to "tunnel" your way to harvesting in your own backyard 2' x 3' (or larger) garden plot. Facilitator: Caroline Sullivan, O.P. Suggested Donation: $15
Friday to Sunday May 28 to 30		A Stroll with Your Soul Prayer walking is not a new idea, but it�s one which has been relatively under-developed. Join in the re-discovery of taking a walk with God. Refresh your body and your spirit while exploring the wonders of the interaction of body and spirit. Suggested Donation: $110
When it�s time to step away from the distractions of everyday life and get back in touch with your spiritual core, you don�t have to go far to go deep.
June 2010	Friday to Sunday June 4 to 6		Threading the Loom of Your Life through Story Telling Weave your life stories into the fabrics of community while sharing meals and conversation. Suggested Donation: $110.
Saturday June 12	9 am to 4 pm	Edible Shade, Raising Beds, & Sq. ft. Gardening-Learn by doing Suggested Donation: $20
Friday-Sunday June 18 to 20		Restorative Living - Creating Balance Come see how it's working Nature, allow her to companion you. Suggested Donation: $110
Saturday June 26	10 am to 2 pm	Finding Your Inner Poet-Writing Workshop For all writers, seasoned or novice. Enjoy a day of listening to your inner voice through quiet time and writing exercises in the beautiful setting of The Bridge-Between Retreat Center. Facilitator: Lisa Vihos Suggested Donation: $25 (includes lunch)
Celebrating the Seasons of Life---Summer
July 2010	Friday-Sunday, July 2 to 4		Silent Retreat Discover the benefits of a silent retreat. Tread softly. No words, just the natural setting of the country in its simplicity. Enjoy our 100 year old working farm and experience it�s teachings about inner life. If you wish, gather around the banquet table to share your insights. Suggested Donation: $110
Saturday, July 17	9 am to 4 pm	Creating in the Country Once again award-winning artist Bonnita Budysz will share tips and techniques for painting on location (all mediums welcome) with a morning demonstration. Participants will then have the opportunity to paint together with a personalized critique at the end of the session. This special offering is open to anyone regardless of ability. Bonnita is a member of the American Impressionist Society, Pastel Society of the West Coast, Oil Painters of America, California Art Club and the Portrait Society of America. Call early to reserve your place and to obtain a supply list. Facilitator: Bonnita Budysz www.bonnitabudysz.com Suggested Donation: $50 (includes a special artists' luncheon)
Friday - Sunday, July 23 to 25		Star Gazing Come stay and star gaze to your "night's" content. Enjoy "thyme" to rest and relax in the country air. Suggested Donation: $110.
Friday - Sunday, July 30 to August 1		Give Us Today Our Daily Bread What is the bread you've been given? Create a loaf that reflects your life. Suggested Donation: $110 + Bread Making $25
Wednesday August 4	1 to 2:30 PM	Awakening As the summer's harvest provides food for our bodies, so too our inner spirits desire and require nourishment. We will explore how nature's life is linked to the energizing of our spirit and soul. Facilitator: Brenda Korinek. Suggested Offering: $12
August 2010	Saturday, August 14	11 am to 2 pm	Simply Taste The Goodness of Food Walk the paths. Bring chairs and blankets. Veggie salad boats available to share. Suggested Donation: $7.50/adult includes beverage
Saturday, August 21	1 pm to 3 pm	Creative Journaling Whether we are new or seasoned journalers or have a desire to begin journaling, there are several ways to record what is on our minds and in our hearts. Come learn a new way to dig deeper and enhance journal writing. Please bring your own journal and pens. Facilitator: Brenda Korinek. Suggested Donation: $12
September 2010	Celebrating the Seasons of Life---Fall
Friday - Sunday, September 3 to 5		Counting Blessings in Your Sleep Retreat Come away and pause. Suggested Donation: $110
Thursday, Sept. 16	6 pm to 9 pm	5^th Annual Fall Kickoff Raffle & Party Come join us at the Stadium View Bar & Grill, Green Bay. YOU could be added to our list of WINNERS! Participate in the Live & Silent Auctions, Wheel, Bucket Raffles, and enjoy great food! Bring friends & family. All are welcome.
Wednesday, September 22		Autumn Equinox Breathe in the oneness of all life where you are.
Friday to Sunday, September 24 to 26		Slowing Down I want to Get Off Suggested Donation: Retreat $110
October 2010	Friday - Sunday, October 1 to 3		Spirituality of Simpler Living Includes soup making! Suggested Donation: Retreat $110 + Soup Making $15
Friday - Sunday, October 8 to 10		Lavish Living on a Shoestring Learn how to preserve and can and more. Suggested Donation: Retreat $110 + Preserving $25
Saturday, October 16	1 pm to 3 pm	Come Away to a Deserted Place In the midst of our busy lives do we overlook our own need to intimately connect with the sacred space dwelling in and around us? Let�s gather to consider ways to make room in our lives for rest, renewal and refreshment of our spirit. Facilitator: Brenda Korinek. Suggested Donation: $12
Saturday, October 23	1 pm to 3 pm	Simple Style Holiday Making Let go of the hectic stress of the Season and create more joy, peace, and simplicity in your holidays and special events. Facilitator: Mary Failey. Suggested Donation: $15
November 2010	Friday - Sunday, November 5 - 7		Gratitudinal Living Count your blessings in an out-cropping of field stone. Suggested Donation: $110
December 2010	Saturday, December 4	7 pm to 8:30 pm	Annual Live Nativity
Tuesday, December 21	6:30 pm to 8 pm	Winter Solstice, Supper & Bon Fire
PLEASE CALL 920-864-7230 TO REGISTER FOR ALL PROGRAMS
Other Events at The Bridge-Between Return to top of page
Year Round On-going Programs
Tuesday Morning Book Club 4^th Tuesday of each month, 9-10 am Call for more information. Facilitator: Carrie Arnold 920-497-4981. Freewill Offering	Circle of Prayer & Feasting 1^st Thursday of each month 6:30-8:30 pm Join us for prayer and conversation. Call 920-864-7230 for more information Freewill Offering
If you are unable to make the suggested donation, The Bridge-Between will accept a donation within your means. No one should stay away because of inability to pay. We humbly accept contributions beyond the suggested donation.
PLEASE CALL 920-864-7230 TO REGISTER FOR ALL THE BRIDGE-BETWEEN EVENTS

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Retreat Center, Inc.