The Lourdes University Lifelong Learning September Lecture Open to the Moment is offered on Friday, September 16 from 10 to 11 am in the Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., in Sylvania.

What are the benefits of being totally present to the moment, and accepting of what is happening? Too many of us rush through life and we miss the signals that another person may be sending. Joyce Harvey makes a conscious effort to be aware and accepting of those around her, and in her travels perfect strangers have shared their extraordinary stories and experiences with her.  Joyce then created a heartwarming book of travels through different countries and through life.

Joyce Harvey is a motivational and inspirational speaker, trainer, facilitator and writer. She is a member of the Screen Actors Guild and American Gold Star Mothers. Joyce is the author of Open to the Moment: 25 Heartwarming Travel Tales; Swan Lessons: A Bereaved Mother’s Story of Courage and Discovery and How Do You Grow a New Heart? She is also a contributing author for the Chicken Soup book series.

The Lifelong Learning Monthly Lecture Series aims to bring outstanding speakers to our community. Join us for refreshments at 9:15 AM followed by presentations from exceptional speakers from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the Franciscan Center. Alternatively, you may attend online. Links to join a lecture via Zoom will be posted below the title a few days before each lecture.

For more information contact Lifelong Learning Coordinator Laura Megeath at 419-824-3707.