August 12
That was then,
this is now. .
Built for the Sixties, John XXIII Retreat Center needs changes to fit today’s retreatants.
Retreat Meeting Space Most people in the early years could climb the basement steps to access the larger meeting space. Today even some of our younger retreatants need a space that is more handicapped accessible. Some of our present groups from Ball State University and Taylor university are 50 or more, and are crowded in the basement.
Dining Most groups fit into our present two dining rooms. Presently when we get 50 or less, we have to eat in shifts. The first floor meeting space could also double as a dining room for larger groups.
Bedrooms In the past people shared rooms. We are now getting more requests for private rooms with baths . We also have private or directed retreatants during a group retreat. Having private bedrooms with baths gives them more solitude.
Heating and Cooling Today there are more energy efficient heating and air-condition units available. It is our plan to be more environmental friendly and more efficient in both our heating a cooling systems.
Natural Lighting We have several art retreats who request to natural lighting. Our only room available with tables for natural lighting is our present dinning room. A larger meeting space with windows to the East and South would allow for natural lighting.
Technology In the past overhead projectors, videos and other multi-media was the norm. Today most people are bringing lap top computers, and power point projectors for their presentations. More space is needed to give the presentations and easy access to the first floor to set-up their equipment has been requested.
The Work at the Center has begun!
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