BELMONT — All are invited to a workshop on combatting racism, “Just Listening: A Workshop on Listening as an Act of Justice,” hosted by the Sisters of Mercy from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 17, in Curtin Hall in the Mercy Administration Center, 101 Mercy Dr., Belmont. The Sisters of Mercy are offering this workshop because of their commitment to non-violence.
It will be presented by Sharon Browning, a trained mediator and attorney. As Pope Francis said in his New Years’ talk on non-violence: “An ethics of fraternity and peaceful coexistence between individuals and among peoples cannot be based on the logic of fear, violence and closed-mindedness, but on responsibility, respect and sincere dialogue.”
For details, call 704-829-5260 or go to https://fs18.formsite.com/rtresp/form31/index.html.
GREENSBORO — Each month the approximately 100 members of St. Pius X Church’s Seniors Ministry meet for Mass in the chapel followed by lunch and a short program.
Their first program of 2018 featured Eric Reiss of the Silk Tiger School of Tai Chi for an introduction and demonstration of Tai Chi. Tai Chi, originally a martial art, is mainly practiced today as a form of exercise to improve strength and balance. Particularly among the elderly, the exercise can be beneficial in reducing the risk of falls, and it can be taught at all levels of ability – seated or standing.
The Seniors Ministry is considering adding a Tai Chi class to its offerings.
For more information about the St. Pius X Seniors Ministry, call Shelley Kreber at 336-272-4681, ext. 106.
— Shelley Kreber