Romance, Rice and Reality…

A workshop for all couples: 

nearly, newly or long term married.                 

     – Based on PREP^® –   as seen on Oprah, 20/20 and 48 Hours

Dates & Locations: 

• August 23 Sat 8:45 am-4 pm Third Presbyterian Church; Romance, Rice & Reality (Christian-PREP) $65 couple, $35 individual Link here for online registration.  or download their flier here.  Register by Aug 17.

• Sept 12-13 at First Baptist Church (Christian-PREP) Fri 7 pm-9 pm & Sat 8:45 am-1 pm.  

• Oct 4 Shady Grove YMCA  ( on-line registration link here)     For non-Y members Mail in registration form ( download pdf here) Or call Shady Grove Family YMCA • (804) 270-3866. Contact 288-3431 if you have registration difficulty

• Nov 8 Tuckahoe YMCA  (on-line registration link here)        For non-Y members: Mail in registration form (download pdf here)  or call Tuckahoe Family YMCA • (804) 740-9622 . Contact 288-3431 if you have registration difficulty

• Contact 288-3431 if you have registration difficulty

• Additional Dates and locations to follow

Register 3 days prior please

  Address:      

After a Wonderful Wedding, Experience a Great Marriage!

Transform your good relationship to GREAT…  come to this exciting, informative workshop and learn how to make your marriage the lifelong adventure it was meant to be!

You will learn…

• How to talk to your partner and really be heard! 

• How to recognize danger signs that spell t-r-o-u-b-l-e

• How to build commitment that will “go the distance”

•  How to handle conflicts quietly and safely

• How to solve problems as a TEAM

• How to keep the fun and friendship forever

 You’ll practice your new skills with your partner.

What is PREP?

PREP^® (Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program) is one of the most comprehensive and well-respected marriage education programs available today; a proven, research and skills based program.      Participating couples report lower conflict and greater satisfaction even years later– it really works!  

Also available at other locations: Christian PREP presents from a Biblical perspective.

Only $60 per couple; $35 single – Includes Instruction,  participant workbook, and take-home materials.  

Space is limited, and pre-registration is required –

call or email today!

For more information contact Betty Palmer at:

Phone:          (804) 288-3431 (ext 11)

Address:       5200 Grove Ave.  Richmond, VA 23220

Email:           info      (no spaces)     @FirstThingsRichmond.org

Website:        www.FirstThingsRichmond.org

Link here for endorsement from The Rev. Jason Roberts, Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church MS Word

Link here for Senior Pastor endorsement from Tommy Nance, New Hanover Presbyterian Church

Additional classes:

• Feb 23 Tuckahoe YMCA  (on-line registration link here)        Mail in registration form ( download pdf here)

• May 3 Shady Grove YMCA  ( on-line registration link here)      Mail in registration form ( download pdf here)

Taught by Dianne & Bob Ruthazer, CFLE; a Certified Family Life Educator and Registered national trainer couple

First Things First of Greater Richmond  is a community non Profit 501c(3)

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Non-YMCA classes register using below

Class Date: ________________Mail to:   First Things First of Greater Richmond  (non Profit 501c3)  5200 Grove Ave Richmond, VA 23226-1633   Or e-mail:  info   @   (no spaces)   @FirstThingsRichmond.org    (804) 288-3431 x-11 

Names:  _________________________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________________

Phone:  _____________________         e-mail:  _______________________________________________

include check for full payment  

YMCA Classes only:     YMCA  (on-line registration link here)        

Mail in registration form ( download pdf here)