Kathryn Prehoda speaking at Women’s Retreat
“Not Done Yet”
Healdsburg, CA, February 15, 2013. . . The Healdsburg Community Church invites all women to its Annual Women’s Retreat, Friday evening March 1 and Saturday March 2 at 1100 University Avenue, Healdsburg. The theme is “Not Done Yet.”
Friday evening’s program will begin at 6:30 pm and run to 9:00 pm. Kathryn Prehoda’s keynote address will be followed by a dessert social.
Saturday morning a continental breakfast will be served at 8:30 am followed by another presentation by Prehoda as well as small group discussions. A buffet lunch will be served. In the afternoon there will be a time of worship and communion. The retreat will conclude at 3 pm.
Most of Kathryn Prehoda’s life has been spent working with high school and college students. Instead of the typical downsizing after the Prehodas’ daughters were grown up, Kathryn and Chuck moved into a larger home near Chico State University. They established Prehoda House as a faith-based place for students and families looking for a community-style housing opportunity.
“Young people have enthusiasm, and older people have experience. Chuck and I are just a bit farther down the road, so they can hear an experienced voice that may help them see new options. Our community is a safe place for this two-way exchange in a healthy, respectful and loving environment.”
Kathryn describes herself and Chuck as “sort of like grandparents” and the members of the community as a family. The students share dinner together with the Prehodas, invite their friends to dinner, assist each other with schoolwork, help with transportation if someone’s car quits or they need a ride home after a late evening class.
“An important lesson I’ve learned throughout my life with Christ and forty years of walking with college students, is that none of us, younger or older, is ‘done yet.’ We are all challenged to grow in our faith in every season of life.”
The retreat registration of $20 includes dessert on Friday night and the continental breakfast and lunch buffet on Saturday. A two-fer discount of $30 is offered for two registrations on the same form.
Childcare will be available upon request. Please contact Pastor Roxanne to make arrangements.
Registration by February 24 is requested for menu planning. Please call Roxanne Lemereis, 433-8886 or email roxanne@healdsburgcommunitychurch.org.