VERO BEACH — When first entering the Center for Spiritual Care in downtown Vero Beach, one recognizes it as a haven, a safe place to go and not be judged or turned away because of religious beliefs.
Inaugurated in October, 2000, the Center for Spiritual Care is a modest organization operating on a modest budget. It strives to help people from all walks of life. It serves those who have experienced a divorce, lost someone through death, lost a job, or who are seeking meaning and direction in their lives. The Center operates beyond traditional boundaries of religious denominations. People of all beliefs or none are welcome at the Center for Spiritual Care.
The Center is a non-profit organization staffed entirely by volunteers, including the executive director and its Board members. The Center is undergoing a transformation, designing new programs and services.
Presently, all courses are held at the Center for Spiritual Care in downtown Vero Beach. Below is a list of the Autumn Programs. Partial scholarship assistance is available if cost is an issue.
Healing Meditation Sessions: 10:30 a.m. to Noon Tuesdays. $10 suggested donation per session.
Prayerful Knitting Group: 3:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Love offering.
Care for Caregivers: 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 4 & 18; Nov. 1 & 15; Dec. 6 & 20. Free (made possible by a sponsor)
Creative Artists Gatherings: 1 to 3 p.m. the last Sunday of the month, Oct. 6; Dec. 28; Jan. 26; Feb. 23
Women Exploring Sexuality and Aging: 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 21, 28; Oct. 5. $20 per session.
Yoga for People with MS: 10 to 11 a.m. Oct. 10, 17, 24 &31. $20 for 4 sessions.
Yoga for Cancer Survivors: 1 to 2 p.m. Oct. 15; Nov. 19 & Dec. 17. Free.
Women’s Menopausal Group: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 3; Nov. 7; Dec. $20 per session.
Couples’ Communication Workshops (two separate): 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sept 22 and Oct. 13. $80 per couple.
Women in Transition Retreat: 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 26 and 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct 27. $100
Women’s Spirituality Book Club: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. first Saturdays of the month Oct. 6; Nov. 3 (will meet off-site); Dec. 1. Free.
Healing Day for Survivors of Sexual Abuse: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 3. $40 includes lunch.
To help kick–start the Autumn Schedule, the Center is offering an affordable individual membership at $50. Larger donations are encouraged, up through the “Center Angel” level at $5,000.
Each membership category has a set of benefits that entitles members to receive “first notice” of all the center’s programs and services, invitations to the Center’s Annual Meditation Garden Party, use of the Center’s library, and opportunities to join networking groups. Higher levels of membership include free workshops, a complimentary counseling or spiritual direction session, invitations to special events, and much more.
Non-members are also welcome to take part in classes and workshops.
The Center for Spiritual Care is located at 1550 24th Street in downtown Vero Beach, two blocks north of the Mail Library.
For more information on dates, times, and suggested donations for the Center’s programs or on how to become a member, call Carol Ludwig at (772) 567-1233.
