Petawa offers a variety of programs for adult women. These include a Mothers' Exchange, book clubs, holiday celebrations, luncheons, speaker series, spiritual development, faith formation, and retreats. There's something for everyone. Join us!
Upcoming Recollections
Recollections are an opportunity to reflect on your everyday life in light of basic Christian principles. It aims to help you refresh your spirit and strengthen your personal relationship with God. The recollection includes meditations (guided prayer by the priest), a talk, time for personal reflection, and the opportunity for spiritual direction or the Sacrament of Confession.
Tues., November 11th - 9:00AM-11:00AM at Petawa, Brookfield
Tues., November 11th - 7:00PM - 9:00PM at Petawa, Brookfield
Tues., November 11th - 7:00PM - 9:00PM at St. Therese, Appleton
Tues., November 25th - 6:30PM - 8:30PM at St. Maria Goretti, Madison
Wed., November 26th - 9:30AM - 11:30AM at Petawa, Brookfield (babysitting available)
College Evening of Recollection
College-aged women looking for friendship and formation are welcome to join us.
Thursday, November 20th - 7:00PM-8:30PM at Petawa, Brookfield
Evergreen for Women 55+
Hobbies Galore
Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 10AM
A new hobby that gets your creative juices flowing might be just the thing you need this fall. This month, Joyce Eesley, a watercolorist, will present. Please check out her website for her inspirations. Consider bringing a friend to this unique opportunity.
Questions? Contact Ann Knier at aknier@me.com.
This dynamic group is open to women, looking to learn new life skills and make new friends.
Welcome to Evergreen 55+, an event series designed exclusively for women aged 55 and older who believe in slowing down for the important things in life. This series is dedicated to bringing pizazz into this new chapter of life through the exploration of new and old friendships, shared hobbies, the joys of grandchildren, the complexities of adult children, and the pursuit of different interests.
At Evergreen 55+, we believe that one is never too old to live out their dreams, whether it's starting a small business, embracing a new hobby, or delving into the pages of a fun book.
The series features occasional speakers covering topics such as nutrition, exercise, travel, book reviews, navigating family life, overcoming losses, and accentuating the positive aspects of aging. We emphasize an interactive environment, where attendees are encouraged to be active participants rather than passive listeners.
For more information contact Ann Knier aknier@me.com
Babies & Babble Playgroup
Friday, November 14
9:30AM - 11AM
Petawa’s playgroup is back and ready for fun! Join other moms for conversation and perhaps a little chaos as we bond over coffee and conversation. All are welcome.
Check out the flyer for more dates this year!
Petawa Speaker Series
Our Speaker Series is for women of all ages and stages of life open to learning more about culture in all its aspects. This season’s Speaker Series will be held one Thursday evening a month starting at 7pm. There is a suggested $15 donation, which can be paid at the door or by registering online.
Work with Excellence: How Top Performers Get More from Every Hour
Thursday, November 20th at 7 p.m.
This fall we will be offering a three part series focused on St. Josemaria and his lessons on professional work.
Break free from distraction and fatigue, bring purpose and intensity to your work, and end each day not drained, but more energized than when you began.
Presenter Erin Aldrich has built her career around one mission: helping people turn their daily work into a powerful engine of growth. She leads Operations and Customer Success at OptimalWork, which reframes the way people see work, unlocking growth for every employee and momentum for the entire organization.
Family Enrichment
Registration is currently closed.
Discussion based, with a focus on learning as a couple and forming friendships, Family Enrichment uses the Harvard Business School Case Study Method to examine issues we all face in parenting. This year's course will cover hot-button issues like technology use and education in sexuality.
If you have questions or would like to get on the mailing list, please email us at mkefamilyenrichment@gmail.com.
Art of Living for Women
The Art of Living for Women offers seminars for women of all ages and stages of life open to learning more about culture in all its aspects. These seminars focus on the art of creating a home that fosters human flourishing.
Their modular curriculum combines classes, demonstrations, and hands-on experiences, giving women the skills they need to care for their family with confidence and artistry.
Here in Wisconsin, we host Art of Living seminars several times a year.
Upcoming Seminars
Spiritual Devlopment
Faith Formation
Petawa offers faith formation classes to help you explore and deepen your experience of faith, grow in your relationship with God, and integrate your faith more fully and joyfully into your life. Classes include Philosophy, Theology and Catechetical studies.
Retreats
Petawa offers weekend and midweek retreats for adult and professional women at Wynncliff Conference Center in Cleveland, WI. Retreats are also available at the Shellbourne Conference Center in Valpariso, IN.