The new year at the Franciscan Center starts with the All Things Wise and Wonderful Inspirational Speaker Series, featuring transformative talks by Tampa Bay area authors of books for personal growth and professional development.
Mercurio states, “In Escaping the Chaos Within, I share the discoveries I made, along with the ‘20 ingredients’ that became my Recipe for Life Success. Each ingredient represents a step I took to change my life forever.”
Future speakers include SpiritFM host Elle Spada, author of These Next Forty Days, a journal of personal reflections and guide to the benefits of disconnecting from the tech driven world, Sunday, Feb. 23,
5 to 6:30 pm; life coach, Michael Parise, author of Life Interrupted, Taking Charge After Everything Has Changed, Monday, March 16, 6:30 to 8 p.m. and Dr. Russ Barnes, a retired USAF colonel and current CEO at Systro Solutions. Barnes has authored, Your Amazing Itty Bitty, Small Business for Service Members Book, 15 Things You Need To Know To Be Purposefully Profitable. He is scheduled to speak on Wednesday, April 8, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
All lectures are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Tickets are available on line: FranciscanCenterTampa.org or by phone: 813-229-2695. For more information, email Info@FranciscanCenterTampa.org
The Franciscan Center, 3010 N. Perry Ave., Tampa, FL 33603, is a non- profit, 501(3)(c), private retreat house sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, NY with the mission of providing the community a place of peace, growth and wellness for the body, mind and soul. More information about the Center, upcoming retreat and events, and booking the venue is available by calling (813) 229-2695, visiting http://www.