The Labyrinth, a collection of pathways that encourage a walker in personal meditation while walking toward the center of the labyrinth, will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Christ Episcopal Church, 1040 Border Road, in Los Altos.
This evening at 7:30 there will be a labyrinth class in the Fireside Room at the church. For more information, call 948-2151.
Lutheran Singles Group hosts picnic in park
The Lutheran Singles Group, sponsored by Los Altos Lutheran Church, invites folks to come hear the Watsonville Band from 6-8 tonight at Cuesta Park, on Cuesta Avenue, in Mountain View.
Look for the yellow balloons, organizers say. Bring a dinner, snacks, blanket or folding chairs and a jacket.
Children are welcome as there is a playground nearby. For more information, call 948-3012.
Bluegrass concert at Lutheran church
The Los Altos Lutheran Church invites the public to hear the Lauren Canyon Ramblers, a bluegrass and biblical music quintet that will be performing at 3 p.m. this Sunday in the church amphitheatre.
Tickets are $14 in advance and $15 at the door. Children under 12 are half price.
The church is located at 460 S. El Monte Ave. in Los Altos. For more information, call 948-3012.
Hot August days with the 12 steps
The Jesuit Retreat House in Los Altos offers a weekend retreat, “Hot August Days with the 12 Steps,” for women alcohol recovery Aug. 28-30. The Retreat House is located at 300 Manresa Way in Los Altos. For more information, call 948-4491.
Spirituality & the art of motorcycle maintenance
The Jesuit Retreat House in Los Altos offers an AlAnon/ACOA retreat Sept. 4-6. “If we knew how to keep our motors purring, we wouldn’t need our higher power, but we don’t and we do,” organizers said of this retreat that is being offered for the first time. The weekend will include finding out “how to use that spiritual mechanic to know our true selves,” planners said. For more information , call 948-4491.
More new retreats offered in 1998-’99
The Jesuit Retreat Center will be expanding their offerings of retreats during the next school year and have added many new classes. They include:
“Journey Through Healing,” Sept. 25-27, centers on meeting Jesus as consoler and healer on the journey through time.
“Transforming life’s hurts into blessings,” Feb. 5-7, 1999, will focus on hour our hurts become contact points for healing, especially when we share Jesus with a hurting world.
“The Mall or the Manger: Where are you going to celebrate Christmas?” Dec. 4-6, 1998. At this retreat leaders will offer suggestions about how to put Christ back into Christmas.
The Retreat House is located at 300 Manresa Way in Los Altos. For more information, call 948-4491.
Evenings offered of healing prayer
Evening healing services are offered once a month at the Jesuit Retreat House in Rossi Chapel. They are held from 7:30-8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Sept. 22, Oct. 20, Nov. 24, Dec. 15; Jan. 19, 1999, Feb. 23, March 16, April 20, May 18 and Aug. 24, 1999. For more information, call 948-4491.
Contemplative prayer group in Los Altos
The Cupertino-based group, Pacific Center for Spiritual Formation, presents a group called “Increasing Awareness and Compassion in Daily Life.” This weekly group will gather from 7-8:15 a.m. beginning Sept. 22 and meet once a week through Dec. 8.
The group will meet at Foothills Congregational Church, 461 Orange Ave. in Los Altos. Cost is a recommended donation of $50. For more information, call 969-3452.
