Peggy Doerge introduced Lesley Wright, Director certificate in spirituality and community and a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's in human development.  Since the early 2000; s Prairiewood's and its programs. have shaped her spiritual journey and offered sanctuary.  Prairiewood is 70 acres dating back to 1834. Six Franciscan Sisters help to break ground in 1995. 35 acres of restored prairie, 27 acres of restored woodlands, 1/4 mile of dry creek, A Healing Garden was added along with a Green Prairie Garden with fresh produce. They have a guest house for 37 people and a conference center. 
The mission of Prairiewood's Franciscan Spiritually Center is a sacred space where people of all faiths and cultures are invited to explore and nurture their relationship with the Source of all Being, Earth, Self, and others with an increasing awareness of the story of the Universe.  The eight dimensions of Wellness are:  Social, Emotional, Spiritual, Occupational, Financial, Environmental, Physical, Intellectual, ,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
President Theresa called the meeting to order at 7:05 am.  A reminder RLI October 14 in Mt. Pleasant. The club will 1/2 the cost of $85.  Alta Medea said that DVIP was about 6 dozen short of having the 50 dozen.  Seven Volunteers are need to deliver the cookies. 
Jim Petersen said that the application is online for Xictopec.  
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:00 am.