VERO BEACH — When first entering the Center for Spiritual Care in downtown Vero Beach, one immediately feels a sense of peace, a haven, a safe place where one can go and not be judged or turned away because of his or her 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 people who have, for example, 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 and 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 – Every Tuesday, beginning in Sept., from 10:30 a.m. to Noon ($10 suggested donation per session)
Prayerful Knitting Group – Every Wednesday, beginning in Sept. , from 3:30-5 p.m. (love offering)
Care for Caregivers – Oct. 4 & 18; Nov. 1 & 15; Dec. 6 & 20 from 2-4 p.m. Free (made possible by a sponsor)
Creative Artists Gatherings – Last Sundays of the month – Oct. 28., Dec. 30., Jan. 27., and Feb. 24 from 1-3 p.m.
Women Exploring Sexuality and Aging – Sept. 14, 21, 28, and Oct. 5 from 1-3 p.m. ($20 per session or $75 for all four)
Yoga for People with MS – Oct. 10, 17, 24 & 31 from 10-11 a.m. ($20 for 4 sessions)
Yoga for Cancer Survivors – Sept. 17; Oct. 15; Nov. 19 & Dec. 17 from 1-2 p.m. (Free)
Women’s Menopausal Group – Oct. 3; Nov. 7; Dec. 5 from 5:30 -7 p.m. ($20 per session)
Couples’ Communication Workshops (two separate) – Sept. 22 and Oct. 13 from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. ($80 per couple)
Women in Transition Retreat – Oct. 26 from 6-9 p.m. and Oct 27 from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm ($100)
Women’s Spirituality Book Club – First Saturdays of the month – Oct. 6; Nov. 3 (will meet off-site); Dec. 1 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Free)
Healing Day for Survivors of Sexual Abuse – Nov. 3 from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. ($40, including lunch)
Ongoing Art Exhibits (TBD) – Nov. 2; March 3 (Free)
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 St. in downtown Vero Beach, two blocks north of the Main Library.
For more information on dates, times, and suggested donations for the Center’s programs or on how to become a member, please call Carol Ludwig at (772) 567-1233.
