Calling all MW's: The CHOICE Program

The CHOICE programme is being held at the Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Bandra (W), Near Mt.Mary's Church from 9 am on Sat 9 July 2005 to 5 pm on Sunday 10 July 2005. This is a residential workshop.

The programme aims to help participants develop their relational skills - commmunication, commitment, etc to achieve belonging within family and close relationships. Registration is open to only 25 persons (either college or working); charges are Rs 450/- for working persons, and Rs 400/- for college students. (for course material, boarding & lodging)>For more details, e-mail thechoiceprogram@yahoo.com or call 9820001439 (no missed calls, please!)

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Attending the Choice Programme has been a turning point in my life. The programme came to me at a time when I needed it. Twice. First, in 1989, when I, along with my long time school friend, now psychiatrist Deepak were sponsored by our parish priest to attend. I went back in 1998, when I felt I needed to experience it again. And this time, I stayed back after the weekend ended to be a part of the team that conducted the program. For me, Choice was more than just a weekend experience of meeting new people, making new friends and sharing life stories. Choice changed something fundamental in me. It rooted me, in a way; gave me a sense of balance, of being, of belonging, that I've rarely found elsewhere. Choice, is not a religious workshop, although it originally was (and mostly, still is) run by Catholics. If you are a Mumbaiwallah who would like to make some sense of your life, spend a weekend with the Choice Team. I wish I was there at this time to participate..... maybe next time. Make the most of it and go register!