Tampa, FL – The Franciscan Center, 3010 N. Perry Ave., Tampa, 33603, kicks off the new year with exciting new programing, as well as some reoccurring favorites, all designed for personal growth and wellbeing.
- All Things Wise & Wonderful Inspirational Speaker Series:
Escaping the Chaos Within
Mondays, Jan. 6 – Feb. 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m. (excluding Jan. 20)
Rev. Nancy Mercurio D.Min. shares her “Recipe for Life Success” in this seven-week series based on her empowering book, Escaping the Chaos Within.
$10 in advance/$15 at the door. Registration/tickets on-line: FranciscanCenterTampa.org, or call (813) 229-2695, or email:info@franciscancentertampa.org
- Yoga with Kodawari Studios: Restorative Yoga
Sundays, 11 a.m. – noon, beginning January 12
Relaxing yoga classes are led by the professional staff of Kodawari Studios. Restorative Yoga is
calming, healing, stress-free and painless movement and poses.
$15 per single class or save with a multi-class pass: 5-Class Pass: $60/10-Class Pass: $110
Email: Info@franciscancentertampa.org or call 813-229-2695 to purchase classes
- Yoga with Kodawari Studios: Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m., beginning January 15
Yoga classes are led by the professional staff of Kodawari Studios. Vinyasa Flow Yoga combines breathing techniques and yoga postures to create a continuous flow of movement designed to balance the mind and body.
$15.00 per single class or save with a multi-class pass: 5-Class Pass: $60/10-Class Pass: $110
Email: Info@franciscancentertampa.org or call 813-229-2695 to purchase classes
- Moment by Moment – Retreat in Everyday Life
Wednesday, Jan. 15, 10 a.m. – noon
Sister Nancy Christopher, O.S.F.
This “at home” retreat meets the second Wednesday of the month to guide reflection and prayer as a daily life-response to God. The program involves praying with Scripture and a group meeting with a spiritual director once a month. The class fee is $35.00 per meeting. Registration/tickets on-line: FranciscanCenterTampa.org, call (813) 229-2695, or email: info@franciscancentertampa.org
- Centering Prayer Group
Tuesdays, Jan. 7, 14, 21 and 28, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Eileen Strawser and Jill Biebel
Centering Prayer is a contemplative practice that follows Thomas Keating’s methods.
Email: eileenstrawser@tampabay.rr.com or jillbiebel@aol.com for more information.
RSVP: Info@FranciscanCenterTampa.org. Donations are appreciated.
- St. Camillus Men’s & Women’s Retreat: Steps’ Traditions and Promises
Fri., Jan. 10, 5:00 p.m. through Sun., Jan. 12, 11:30 a.m.
Rev. Msgr. Joseph P. Calise
This overnight retreat is for people involved in 12-step programs.
Fee: $196/Single, $160/Shared, $128/Commuter Registration on-line: FranciscanCenterTampa.org, call (813) 229-2695, or email:info@franciscancentertampa.org
The Franciscan Center, 3010 N. Perry Ave., Tampa, FL 33603, is a non-profit, 501(3)(c), private retreat house sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, NY with the mission of providing the community with a place of peace, growth and wellness for the body, mind and soul. More information about the Center, upcoming retreat and events, and booking the venue is available by calling (813) 229-2695, visiting http://www.FranciscanCenterTampa.org/, or emailinginfo@franciscancentertampa.org.