Martha Retreat Centreinvites you |
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P.A.L. (Peace at Lunch) Tuesdays & Wednesdays May 31st - July 27th, 2022 11:30-1:00 |
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Do you enjoy being outdoors? Do you appreciate homemade wholesome food? Would you like to be nourished by peace and tranquility in nature?... |
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Come alone or bring a friend to have a homemade lunch on the beautiful grounds of the Martha Retreat Centre. All you need to do – choose the date with your favourite lunch, pick it up at the East door, select a bench, enjoy the view. Unplug to rest, relax, renew. BE recharged to continue navigating through your day. The time for picking up your lunch is between 11:30 am and 1:00 pm, you can stay on the grounds as much time as you like. Cost: $20. Register soon as spots are limited. Individual or group bookings are available. Please, register by noon the Thursday prior your selected date. |
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June, July, August and September |
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Come and treat yourself to a wonderful time of music and explore the exciting silent auction. |
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Enjoy the sounds of music as you take in natures beauty on the coulees edge. Music on the grounds provided by talented musicians creates an environment abundant with splendor. Purchase your individual ticket or come with friends to hear music among the stillness for Martha Retreat Centre fundraiser. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the music! Tickets for $20 each or purchase the series of 4 for $70.00. A bit of fun is added to each event through a Silent Auction. Local donors have contributed items for bidding. Come prepared to take something great home with you. Contributions to the silent auction are gratefully accepted. |
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JUNE 18, 7-9 pm Chris Hartman and Jim Robinson |
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Bring your Dad to Music on the Grounds for a special evening of being outdoors with your Dad and enjoy the old time country music |
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JULY 17, 2-4 pm The New Testaments |
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"The New Testaments is a group of musicians from diverse backgrounds - here to perform exciting arrangements of your favourite pop, gospel, RnB, and jazz tunes. We're here to testify!" |
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AUGUST 21, 2-4 pm The Bridge Brass Quintet |
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Enjoy the musical splendors of Karly Lewis – French Horn Andrew Manzara – Tuba René van de Vendel – Euphonium Ken Lewis – Trumpet Don Robb – Trumpet |
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SEPTEMBER 24, 7-9 pm Craig Ginn |
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Craig Ginn, academic and musician, has recently released a 10-song album, Songs of Justice (2021). |
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The lyrics inform current and historical relations between Canada and its Indigenous peoples, also drawing attention to the political and spiritual significance of Louis Riel. As a research fellow with Evolve to Innovate (e2i) Craig is currently writing music for the Animal Kinship Project. Informed by Indigenous understandings of relationality and his own observations and experiences, the songs will portray the presence and impact of animals, including songs about the polar bear, the wolf, the eagle, and the raven. Two songs address the historical slaughters of animals, the plains bison in the late-19th century and Inuit sled dogs from 1950-1975. Craig’s performance at the Martha Retreat Centre will feature songs from both projects. |
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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities |
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We are adding stepping stones at the westside gate on Friday, May 27, starting at 1:00 pm in the afternoon. Volunteers to help with digging out some of the hard ground, laying landscape fabric, spreading gravel and sand, and placing flat stones. Patrons of the Centre will be able to identify the gate entrance to the walking trail behind the Centre. Together we make a difference. Gospel Hospitality Volunteer Opportunities June 3 – 5 is our next weekend retreat. Volunteers could assist as Sous Chef, Clean-up after meals, assist with bed making following the retreat, iron linens. Come by on Saturday to sweep the courtyard and assist with any additional yard support (the wind does leave broken branches, leaves, pinecones, etc. that would be collected). If you have interest in volunteering with the added touch of Gospel Hospitality, please let us know and we can discuss details. If you would like more details about volunteer opportunities, please give Irena or Diana a call. We would be happy to meet with you to talk about your specific areas of interest. (403)328-3422. |
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Don't miss out these nourishingretreats! |
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Still Green and Growing (In Person) | Martha RetreatWe all face three challenges in life: how to live life to the full, how to age graciously, and how to die well. The last two challenges are becoming more urgent, as we are living longer lives but lack a spirituality for our wisdom years. |
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Check out how you could support the Martha Retreat Centre |
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Giving | Martha RetreatMartha Retreat Centre promotes our mission through the many reflective retreats and programs we offer, these programs are largely self sustaining. For the Martha Retreat Centre to continue to operate as a sustainable organization we invite you to consider supporting the work through a financial contribution or through your gift of time. |
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