Community Calendar

Saturdays 10:00am-12:00pm
Jan 17, Feb 14, Mar 21, Apr 11, May 9
Instructor: Jess Ochoa
Ages: Middle School
$30 per class
Miss Jess will introduce students to activities based on fundamental art skills and FUN!

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Wednesdays 10:00am-12:00pm
Jan 21, Feb 11, Mar 18, Apr 8, May 6
Instructor: Jess Ochoa
Ages: Grades 3 and up
$30 per class
Miss Jess will introduce students to activities based in fundamental art skills and FUN!

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Saturdays 10:00am-12:00pm
Jan 24, Feb 21, Mar 21, Apr 18, May 16
Instructor: Brie Nadermann
Ages: Grades 3-5
$30 per class
Miss Jess will introduce students to activities based in fundamental art skills and FUN!

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Experience a deep meditative state as you surrender to the healing sound frequencies of crystal singing bowls. This practice helps to cultivate a calming and relaxing experience for participants. No prior experience is needed. Please wear comfortable clothing, and feel free to bring a pillow, blanket, or anything else that will make you more comfortable.
Facilitator Morgan Noel is a Singing Bowls practitioner and Usui Reiki Master Teacher. 
$15 per person, prepayment is required; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Monday, April 20. Walk-ins will be charged $20.

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 Free concert.   Featuring Ora Uzel, piano, Ben Drury, trumpet and Bob Bucko, guitar. New music and live improvisation based on "Texts not to be read aloud" by Eik Satie. All are welcome.

Want more information? Contact them at Church Office: 563-582-4543.

Join us in-person at Shalom Spirituality Center or virtually via Zoom!
How can we make sense of and respond to the many political challenges facing our country and our world today? This session explores how Catholic social teaching offers a lens to think about these challenges and how we as citizens should act in response.
Dr. David Cochran, PhD, is a Professor of Politics at Loras College.
A free-will donation is appreciated. Walk-ins are welcome for in-person attendance, but RSVPs are encouraged. For Zoom viewing, an RSVP is required. Please RSVP online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Wednesday, April 22.

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Join us virtually via Zoom!
The Seed Keeper, a 2021 fictional novel by indigenous author, Diane Wilson, weaves together the voices of four resilient women spanning several generations within a Dakhóta family. The novel’s protagonist, Rosalie Iron Wing, grows up spending time in the woods with her father, Ray, a former science teacher who tells her stories of plants, the stars, and the origins of the Dakhóta people. After her father suddenly disappears, Rosalie’s life changes forever. She is sent to live with a foster family in nearby Mankato, where she meets the rebellious Gaby Makespeace and they bond over their shared legacies of trauma.
Over the years, Rosalie must navigate her grief as she also grapples with the past. She learns to take courage and comfort in the legacy of the women who have come before her, who have protected their families, traditions and seeds throughout generations of hardship, war, and the trauma of boarding schools.
The Seed Keeper is a beautifully told story of reawakening, of remembering our original relationship to the seeds and to our ancestors.
A free-will donation is appreciated. Please RSVP online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by Wednesday, April 22. Participants may obtain a free copy of the book (while supplies last) if they are able to pick it up in person at Shalom; no books will be shipped by Shalom. Check in advance for book availability or you may obtain your own copy. 

 

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Come join us at Denny’s Lux Club for a fun night of Euchre, good food, and great company in support of Eli for Iowa House. Community is at the heart of this campaign—neighbors showing up, supporting each other, and building something stronger together. That’s what this night is about: a laid-back evening of Euchre, classic turkey and dressing sandwiches, and good conversation with folks from across Dubuque. Eli is running for Iowa House because he believes leadership means listening and bringing people together. It’s about making sure local voices are heard and connecting the right people and resources to serve the community well. As an educator, he sees firsthand how decisions at the Capitol impact families and classrooms. As a parent and grandparent here in Dubuque, the future isn’t abstract—it’s personal. This is a ticketed fundraising event, with all proceeds supporting outreach and voter engagement across the district. Every ticket includes the same great experience—just different ways to contribute. Planning to play? Please RSVP at [email protected], and don’t miss the silent auction—you might leave with more than bragging rights. Grab your partner and join us—we’d love to see you there.

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oin us for Steeple Square's Brunchfest, featuring food and retails vendors from the tri-state area, and live music.
Welcome to Marys & Mimosas: A Brunchfest! Join us for a fabulous morning filled with delicious drinks, tasty bites, live music, fun shopping and great company. Get ready to sip on refreshing mimosas and Bloody Marys, and indulge in mouthwatering brunch and lunch samples. A full cash bar with cocktails and mocktails is also available.
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Reserve your FREE seat with RSVP. Growing Up Slowly, an inspiring new documentary premiering at the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival. 

Join us for a powerful film that celebrates the importance of play and play-based learning in childhood, and why play is one of the most important ways children learn and grow. Growing Up Slowly provides a playful perspective on a little-known pandemic: play deprivation. Through the eyes of educators, parents, and children, Growing Up Slowly captures the importance of play in raising happy and healthy children.

Screening Times:

Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM

Five Flags Theater

Sunday, April 26, 2026 | 1:00 PM

Grand Opera House

Q&A with filmmakers to follow each screening. Children are welcome, ages 14 and under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Why You Should Attend

This is a must-see film for parents, educators, and anyone who works with youth. The message aligns closely with Creative Adventure Lab’s mission to spark creativity, curiosity, and innovation through hands-on play experiences. Free Play Lab admission to Creative Adventure Lab on April 25 or 26 — come play after the film on the 25 and before the film on the 26!

Questions for the film? Contact: [email protected]

Questions about the film festival? Visit: https://julienfilmfest.com/

Questions about admission to Creative Adventure Lab? Contact: [email protected]

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Growing Up Slowly, an inspiring new documentary premiering at the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival. Reserve your FREE seat with RSVP.

Join us for a powerful film that celebrates the importance of play and play-based learning in childhood, and why play is one of the most important ways children learn and grow. Growing Up Slowly provides a playful perspective on a little-known pandemic: play deprivation. Through the eyes of educators, parents, and children, Growing Up Slowly captures the importance of play in raising happy and healthy children.

Screening Times:

Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM

Five Flags Theater

Sunday, April 26, 2026 | 1:00 PM

Grand Opera House

Q&A with filmmakers to follow each screening. Children are welcome, ages 14 and under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Why You Should Attend

This is a must-see film for parents, educators, and anyone who works with youth. The message aligns closely with Creative Adventure Lab’s mission to spark creativity, curiosity, and innovation through hands-on play experiences. Free Play Lab admission to Creative Adventure Lab on April 25 or 26 — come play after the film on the 25 and before the film on the 26!

Questions for the film? Contact: [email protected]

Questions about the film festival? Visit: https://julienfilmfest.com/

Questions about admission to Creative Adventure Lab? Contact: [email protected]

Kristin Dietzel for Supervisor is hosting a campaign kickoff and fundraiser. This is an opportunity to meet Kristin, join the campaign effort, and enjoy community. All are welcome to attend.

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April 28th DACU at 7:oo pm. Program:  "Services for the Elderly" by Area Agency on Aging staff;  Community resource reports: the Dubuque Food Pantry, Dubuque Rescue Mission and People In Need/PIN. Planning information of   future Wednesday night meals at First Congregational UCC.  Non perishable items accepted for the Dubuque Food Pantry. Pull tabs collected to support survivors of human  trafficking in 3 Iowa safe houses. DACU delegates and community invited.

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Join us virtually via Zoom!
As political polarization deepens across the United States, many Americans are finding it increasingly difficult – even impossible – to have meaningful conversations with family members, friends, neighbors, and colleagues who hold different beliefs. Studies show the country is now more intensely divided than at any point since the Civil War, raising urgent questions about what is lost when communities retreat into ideological bubbles.
This virtual panel discussion features three experienced speakers in civil dialogue and cross-partisan engagement, exploring how nonviolent communication can restore trust, strengthen relationships, and help communities rebuild a healthier democracy.
A $15 suggested donation supports future programming. For more information and to register,  please contact The Prairie Retreat at www.chmiowa.org or 563.374.1092.
This program is presented by the Tri-State Network – a coalition of Catholic women religious and spirituality centers from Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin: Benet House Retreat Center, Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, Franciscan Peace Center, Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat Center, Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center, Shalom Spirituality Center, Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Sisters of the Mercy Justice Team, Sisters of St. Francis Dubuque, and Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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Toward Right Relationship with Native Peoples’ workshop, “Roots of Injustice, Seeds of Change” invites us to consider how we might build relationships with Indigenous peoples based on truth, respect, and justice. Through experiential exercises and discussion, the program will take us through the history of the colonization of this land using the words of Indigenous leaders, Euro-American colonists, and Western historians.
TRR is a project of the Friends Peace Teams, and this workshop was developed in response to calls from Indigenous leaders at the United Nations and the World Council of Churches.
**Please note: The TRR workshop is participatory and may involve standing for up to 35 minutes, though we will make accommodations for those who need to stand for shorter amounts of time or not at all.  If participation is an obstacle to attending due to significant mobility issues, you are very much welcome to register as “observers” rather than “participants.” 
A free-will donation is appreciated. RSVPs are required, either as a Participant or Observer; please RSVP online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by Wednesday, April 29.

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 EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN 
featuring Hunter Fuerste & The American Vintage Orchestra
 Saturday, May 2
 7:00 PM/ doors open at 6pm
 Steeple Square, Dubuque
Step back in time and enjoy a spectacular evening of timeless sound of big band as well as a variety of music performed by Hunter Fuerste and the American Vintage Orchestra!
 Enjoy:
 Fabulous Desserts
 Cash Bar Available
 A Great Night of Music and Memories
Ticket price is $50

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SBC® is a global community of readers, with more than 1000 chapters in 50 countries. Participants gather in public to share the same space while reading in silence, without the traditional book club’s pressure of having to finish a book on time and discuss it later.
All readers are welcome and may participate through any format–a printed book, ebook, audiobook (with headphones), textbook, comic book, etc. SBC meetings are BYO book, but participants may also borrow a book from Shalom’s collection of spiritual and religious titles.
Participants will read in silence for the first hour, with the final 30 minutes reserved for optional social time in Shalom’s Dining Room. Coffee, tea, water, and simple snacks will be provided.
A free-will donation is appreciated.  Walk-ins are welcome, but RSVPs are encouraged; please RSVP online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by Friday, May 1.

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Lace up and step into spring at the Heritage Pond! Whether you walk, jog or run, this event has something for everyone in the family. Choose from the 5K & 10K for all ages and 6 & under kids' race.

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Treat your mom to a mother's day breakfast with all you can eat pancakes, sausage, and eggs. All with a gorgeous view of the Mississippi River! This is the local Order of the Arrow Lodge's biggest fundraiser and it would be amazing if you came to support your local youth!

Join us as award winning country artist, Alan Turner and Laurie Lynn a musical journey through decades of HITS! Just the way Kenny and Dolly did it!

Take a trip down Memory Lane with the Smoky Mountain Songbird, Dolly Parton, and The Gambler, Kenny Rogers.  The show starts off with a set of Dolly’s hits including Jolene, 9 to 5 and Coat of Many Colors sprinkled with Dolly’s spunky home-spun banter.  Next, GRAMMY® Award-winning superstar Kenny Rogers takes the stage covering hit after hit from a career that spans over six decades. Kenny’s command of the stage, heartfelt performances, gift for storytelling and distinctive voice are all on full display in this honoring recreation of his LIVE performances.  The show wraps up with Dolly returning to the stage to join Kenny in a stirring duet of Islands in the Stream.  Audiences will leave the performance wanting more.

Tickets - In Advance: Adults $25 Students $15

At door: Adults $28 Students $18 

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Experience a deep meditative state as you surrender to the healing sound frequencies of crystal singing bowls. This practice helps to cultivate a calming and relaxing experience for participants. No prior experience is needed. Please wear comfortable clothing, and feel free to bring a pillow, blanket, or anything else that will make you more comfortable.
Facilitator Morgan Noel is a Singing Bowls practitioner and Usui Reiki Master Teacher. 
$15 per person, prepayment is required; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Monday, May 18. Walk-ins will be charged $20.

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Relaxing Chair Yoga followed by a delicious and healthy lunch!
May’s theme is happy brains work better. Clear the clutter and stress in your mind and focus on happiness and the moment.
$20 per person; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Monday, May 18.

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Bring your telescope or share one of ours! Share your knowledge or begin your stargazing adventure. Check out the stars and night objects with a telescope, away from the city lights and on the edge of the Mt. St. Francis prairie. Once your eyes are properly dark-adapted, a clear sky with no prominent moon is a showy splendor with bright spots, voids, and intricate rivers of light. Depending on the time of year, a subtle band of smoky light constitutes the outline of our galaxy.
People of all ages are invited to attend; children should be accompanied by an adult. In case of inclement weather, the program will not be held. Meet at Mt. St. Francis, 3390 Windsor Avenue, in the parking lot behind Francis House.
Free-will donation only; RSVPs are required for attendance. Please RSVP online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Friday, May 22.

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All alumnae of Immaculate Conception Academy, as well as their descendants, relatives, and friends, are invited to Afternoon Tea to share memories, laughter, and perhaps reunite with classmates. Find that special graduation picture, sing the school song, hear stories, and enjoy reminiscing with dear friends over special afternoon tea fare!
Free-will donation only; RSVPs are required for attendance. Please RSVP online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Monday, May 25.

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UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS PRESENTS
FOREVER YOUNG — 80s PROM NIGHT
Brought to you by the hosts of the Dubuque Halloween Ball
This isn’t just a party…
This is PROM.
Relive it. Redo it. Or experience it for the first time.
Bring the date you wish you had, the friends you wish you celebrated with, and make the memories you deserved.
Step into a fully immersive throwback experience where music, nostalgia, and atmosphere come together for one unforgettable night.
May 30 | 7PM — 12AM
Located in the Millwork District
Your Prom Night Includes:
• DJ spinning 80s hits all night
• Slow dances & unforgettable throwback moments
• Interactive photo environments
• Themed snack stations
• Retro candy & treats
• Soda, bottled water & classic prom punch
• Prom King & Queen crowning
• Immersive themed décor & lighting
• A packed LED dance floor experience
Prom Royalty Details
Secret judges will select finalists throughout the night, and the crowd will crown the winners. Dress to impress — royalty will be crowned at 10PM
Attire: 80s prom looks required — go big, go bold, go dramatic.
Sequins, tuxes, big hair, shoulder pads… this is your moment.
Street parking available nearby — consider it your runway walk to prom.
Ask the date
Buy the corsage
Make the memories
Tickets available online only - Dubuque80sProm.eventbrite.com
No door sales
Very limited availability — and once they’re gone, they’re gone
Secure yours here:
www.unforgettablemoments.info
Just don’t hear about it afterward wishing you went.

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Facilitated by Mary Ann Koch, Jeannine Kosman, Kathy Reardon, Kathleen Schiltz, Mary Jo Pfeifer Wulf. Learn more about them on our website!
If you have been hesitant about a silent retreat, this one is for you. Participating in silence alongside others you know can be a deeply meaningful spiritual experience. Community truly can be built in the silence.
Please join us for a weekend of intentional silence–a sacred space to be with God through centering prayer, rest, creativity, and gentle reflection, along with whatever else your heart and soul may need. Our time together will be shaped by readings on the five values of Francis and Clare: Contemplation, Ongoing Conversion of Heart, Poverty, Minores (Humility), and Community.
This retreat offers an opportunity for deep, unhurried prayer and a renewed focus on Franciscan values that our world so desperately needs right now.
$250 per person if a $75 non-refundable deposit is made before 5:00 pm CT on April 30, or $300 per person after April 30. Meals and lodging are included in the cost. No commuter option is offered, in order to gain the most from the retreat experience. Register and prepay at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by 5:00 pm CT, May 22.

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Join us in Downtown Dubuque, Iowa, for a tail-wagging good time at our Dog Expo on the Mississippi River! Whether you're a dog owner or just a fan of our furry friends, this event has something for everyone: 🐶 Dog and other pet-related businesses – Discover new products and services for your pup. 🍴 Food trucks – Grab a bite to eat from some of the best local vendors. Free Pup cups for our furry friends! 🛍 Craft vendors – Shop unique handmade goods, perfect for both humans and pets! 🎨 🎁 Giveaways – Don’t miss your chance to win amazing prizes! Entertainment for everyone. Come for the fun, stay for the pups! 🐕 Bring your four-legged friends and enjoy a beautiful day along the Mississippi River. Mark your calendars and we'll see you there for a paws-itively great time! 🐾

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Join Relay Iowa in Dubuque: Run, Volunteer, or Cheer at the Finish of the World’s Longest Relay Race! Relay Iowa, the world’s longest team relay race, will conclude its 339-mile, three-day journey at A.Y. McDonald Park in Dubuque on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Presentation Lantern Center is one of the beneficiaries of the 2026 race and is proud to partner with Relay Iowa as Dubuque welcomes runners completing this extraordinary statewide challenge. For more information, visit www.relayia.org. To volunteer, visit www.thelanterncenter.org or email [email protected].

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Glen Campbell spent 5 decades entertaining audiences all over the world.  He was an American Treasure whose songs and dazzling showmanship shot him to superstardom in the 1960's Glen's hits included songs like: "Gentle On My Mind", "By The Time I Get To Pheonix", "The Wichita Lineman", "Dreams of an Everyday Housewife", "Galveston", "Rhinestone Cowboy", and "Southern Nights".

During his 50 years in the music business, Campbell released more than 70 albums.  He sold 45 million records worldwide and accumulated 12 gold albums, four platinum albums, and one double-platinum album.  He placed a total of 80 different songs on the Billboard Country Chart, Billboard Hot 100, or Adult Contemporary Chart, of which 29 made the top 10 and of which nine reached number one on at least one of those charts.  

After Glen's death in August of 2017 fellow musician and entertainer in his own right, Carl Acuff Jr. along with a notable group of musicians decided to put together a tribute show to this entertainment legend featuring his wonderful catalog of music.  Therefore, The Wichita Lineman show was born.  After searching around on how to approach this project Carl hand picked musicians to bring this show to life with full instrumentation, great vocals and musical ability.  Each wonderful entertainers in their own right, beginning in 2018 they will bring to life Glen Campbell's music once again including all those great hits that made Glen Campbell so popular all those years for all the world to enjoy the way it was meant to be performed.

 

Tickets - In Advance: Adults $25 Students $15

At door: Adults $28 Students $18 

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Step into a sacred rhythm of quiet, prayer, and deep listening.
A directed retreat offers you the opportunity to pause, reflect, and reconnect with God in a peaceful, supportive setting. Each day includes a one-on-one spiritual direction session tailored to your journey, along with plenty of time for rest, contemplation, and solitude.
You may choose your spiritual director out of the following options: Sr. Marci Blum, OSF; Marion Huettner; Sr. Joan Mueller, BVM, Ph.D.; Thom Dennis; and Matt Latchaw. After you register, biographical details about the available spiritual directors will be sent to you, along with an intake form to record your choice and other pertinent information.
The cost is $750 and includes:
– 5 nights of overnight lodging at Shalom
– Delicious, nourishing meals beginning with supper at 5:00 pm on Sunday
– Daily individual spiritual direction
– A peaceful, prayerful environment designed for your renewal
Please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Friday, July 3.

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Join Molly as she brings to the stage the music of Shania Twain, Tanya Tucker, Jo Dee Messina, Martina McBride and more.  The second half of the show Molly will sing the beautiful songs of Patsy Cline.  Molly has played the role of Patsy Cline at in Always Patsy Cline at many theaters throughout the Midwest.  The Ohnward Fine Arts Center will come to life with Patsy’s biggest hits, including “Crazy,” “Walkin’ After Midnight,” “I Fall to Pieces,” and more!

 

Tickets - In Advance: Adults $25 Students $15

At door: Adults $28 Students $18 

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Step into a sacred rhythm of quiet, prayer, and deep listening.
A directed retreat offers you the opportunity to pause, reflect, and reconnect with God in a peaceful, supportive setting. Each day includes a one-on-one spiritual direction session tailored to your journey, along with plenty of time for rest, contemplation, and solitude.
You may choose your spiritual director out of the following options: Sr. Marci Blum, OSF; Marion Huettner; Sr. Joan Mueller, BVM, Ph.D.; Thom Dennis; and Matt Latchaw. After you register, biographical details about the available spiritual directors will be sent to you, along with an intake form to record your choice and other pertinent information.
The cost is $750 and includes:
– 5 nights of overnight lodging at Shalom
– Delicious, nourishing meals beginning with supper at 5:00 pm on Sunday
– Daily individual spiritual direction
– A peaceful, prayerful environment designed for your renewal
Please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Friday, July 10.

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Step into a sacred rhythm of quiet, prayer, and deep listening.
A directed retreat offers you the opportunity to pause, reflect, and reconnect with God in a peaceful, supportive setting. Each day includes a one-on-one spiritual direction session tailored to your journey, along with plenty of time for rest, contemplation, and solitude.
You may choose your spiritual director out of the following options: Sr. Marci Blum, OSF; Marion Huettner; Sr. Joan Mueller, BVM, Ph.D.; Thom Dennis; Matt Latchaw; Sr. Ginny Heldorfer, OSF; and Rev. Jade Angelica, MDiv, DMin. After you register, biographical details about the available spiritual directors will be sent to you, along with an intake form to record your choice and other pertinent information. 
The cost is $750 and includes:
– 5 nights of overnight lodging at Shalom
– Delicious, nourishing meals beginning with supper at 5:00 pm on Sunday
– Daily individual spiritual direction
– A peaceful, prayerful environment designed for your renewal
Please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Friday, July 17.

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