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Ministry With Maturing Adults

With a focus on nurturing our spirituality in body, mind and spirit in the second half of life and finding meaning and purpose in our daily life, always with a spirit of gratitude and practicing welcoming and hospitality to those we encounter each day in our families, communities and beyond. 

We hope to provide you with helpful and relevant information from our own presentations and our partners in the community while meeting and enjoying our Tuesday morning gatherings, usually twice monthly! There is no need to pre-register for these events. Just come and you will be warmly welcomed! And feel free to invite a friend! If you would like more information, email: Trena Finnegan, Coordinator Ministry With Maturing Adults at trena@st-bonaventure.ca

Our next meetings dates are:

Tuesday June 17th - 10:00AM to 11:30AM Main Hall:  Exploring Our Need to Give Back by Sharing Our God Given Talent

In our eldering years, we grow in our awareness of our need to give back and to try and make the world a better place while using our gifts and charisms that God has given to us individually. We will learn the difference between gifts and charisms and explore ways of using our time and talent in order to give back for all the blessings we have received. “We are gifted in certain ways and sometimes we don’t even realize it. Perhaps this is an occasion, an opportunity, to ask, ‘How am I gifted?’” – Archbishop Francis Leo on Stewardship Sunday. 

Presented by: Trena Finnegan, Coordinator – Ministry with Maturing Adults

Tuesday July 8th - 10:00AM to 11:30AM Francis Room:  A Morning Meditative Stroll

Join us in the beautiful church grounds of St. Bonaventure as we bring awareness to the act of walking and consciously engaging with the sensations, sounds, and sights around you while paying attention to your body's movements. This practice will encourage you to be intentional with each step while appreciating the beauty of your surroundings. We will then enjoy coffee, snacks and a time of reflection on our experience in the Francis room.

The facilitator is Whitney Hilts, Regional Manager of Living Well Services who is trained in healthy aging including healthy eating, exercise, and mental health.

Tuesday August 5th - 10:00AM to 11:30AM Main Hall:  A Morning in Bordeaux

Bienvenue à Bordeaux! Community spaces are not built in a day, but Bordeaux does it right! Enjoy an afternoon exploring the architecture, history, food and culture of this walkable pedestrian city. Visit the Darwin Eco-système, stroll down the Rue Sainte-Catherine, enjoy delicious French treats and more, all from Toronto!

Presentation by: Jane Teasdale, Joint Owner and Director Business Development and Community Relations, Mosaic Home Care Services & Community Resource Centre & accompanying her is Lauren McNair Senior Community Resource and Social Engagement Coordinator. www.mosaichomecare.com