Tiffin Sisters of St. Francis Campus Events for November

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1 Tiffin Sisters of St. Francis Campus Events for November Yoga Classes every Wednesday (5:15-6:15pm) at St. Francis Spirituality Center, 200 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin, OH. All are welcome, at any level of Yoga experience. Drop in anytime or come weekly. No registration required. Cost: $6 per session. For more information call Sr. Paulette Schroeder at , ext Beginner s Yoga Classes every Thursday Oct Dec. 10 (6:00-7:00pm) at the St. Francis Spirituality Center, 200 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin, OH. No registration or experience required. Extra mats are available. Cost: $6 per session. For more information call Sr. Paulette Schroeder at , ext Sunday, November 1, (6:30-8:30pm) Thomas Merton: Alive at Fourth & Walnut at St Francis Convent Chapel, 200 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin, OH.

2 St. Francis Spirituality Center and Project Peace present a one-man presentation of the spiritual journey of writer-monk Thomas Merton by actor and playwright James Nagle, honoring the 100th birthday and legacy of this modern day saint. For more, visit Free will offering. No reservations necessary. Contact Sr. Edna Michel: emichel@tiffinfranciscans.org or or Sr. Paulette Schroeder: pauletteosf@hotmail.com or , ext Saturday, November 7 (10:00am) - Sunday, November 8 (5:30pm) Peace Leadership: Waging Peace in Troubled Times - 2 Day Workshop, St. Francis Campus, 200 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin. Paul K. Chappell Author, Educator, Soldier of Peace Includes How to maximize respect as a foundation of moral authority How most disrespect comes from misunderstanding The 3 methods of conveying respect Understand the anatomy of aggression How calmness & empathy can deescalate warning aggression Conflict Resolution in a Workplace or Social Movement Understand why people are afraid of conflict & how to see conflict as an opportunity How psychological wounds and trauma create bullying and festering conflict For more info, visit: Workshop details will be posted on Project Peace blog: Space is limited so mark your date now and sign up early. To register, contact Sr. Paulette Schroeder , ext. 136.

3 Sunday, November 8 (2-4 pm) Straw Bale House Tour behind the Franciscan Earth Literacy Center located at 194 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin, OH Tours are held on the 2 nd Sunday of the month during the fall and winter at Little Portion Green. You can also enjoy a home cooked brunch using local foods at Little Portion Green for a free will donation on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Reservations for brunch and a tour at the Straw Bale House are available by calling Sr. Jane at Tuesday, November 10 (10:30-11:30am) International Low Vision Support Group Webcast at St. Francis Home, Multipurpose Room, 182 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin, OH. For more information, call the St. Francis Home at Thursday, November 12 (7:00-8:00pm) Alzheimer's Support Group at St. Francis Home, Multipurpose Room, 182 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin, OH. The Alzheimer s Support Group at St. Francis Home meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the multi-purpose room. The group s purpose is to provide educational and social opportunities and an avenue for group sharing for persons who are coping with a loved one with Alzheimer s disease and other dementia. Friends and family with a loved one with Alzheimer s disease or other dementia - whether they are living at home or in a care facility - are always welcome to attend support group meetings at St. Francis Home. Many who attend support group meetings find them to be helpful because they learn that there are others in the same situation. They heard how others have coped or are coping with similar situations. By sharing and learning from others experiences, they find it easier to work through issues and make decisions regarding their loved one. The support group is affiliated with the Alzheimer's Association. For more information, contact Rachel Fabrizio, Dementia Services, at St. Francis Home, at

4 Saturday, November 21 (10:00am-2:30pm) Befriending the Holidays When Cancer Comes - A Retreat for Cancer Patients and Their Loved Ones at St. Francis Spirituality Center, 200 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin, OH. Presenters: Karen Gies, RN; Michelle Clinger, PhD, LPCC; Alice Frazier-Snook, LSW; Sister Janet Hay, OSF, MSN; Sister Edna Michel, OSF, MA. Includes: continental breakfast at 9:30 am. Suggested Cost: $20 includes retreat & lunch. Financial assistance is available, if needed. Register by November 14 at or peace@franciscanretreats.org. Sunday, December 6 (6:30-8:00pm) Live Nativity on the St. Francis Campus, 200 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin, OH.

5 Journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem and rediscover the wonder of Christmas! Please park behind St. Francis Home to meet your guide for the journey. Please wear comfortable shoes and warm clothes. Donations of NEW scarves, hats, gloves & socks will be collected for those in need. Sponsored by the St. Francis Community.