ENGLEWOOD, Ohio— This Weekend is open to all married couples no matter how long you have been married; from 1 year to 100 years can benefit. The Weekend retreat combines Christian values and a practical method to improve communications between husband and wife.

The Marriage Encounter Weekend gives a couple time to focus on each other, free from the distractions of everyday life.

Weekends are offered in Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, Maryland, Ohio, South Carolina, as well as several locations in Asia and Australia. The next Weekend in Ohio is March 3-5 at the Clarion Inn, Englewood.

The Weekend registration fee is $80 per couple. The registration fee is reduced to $40 for all couples until December 31. The registration fee is always reduced to $40 for clergy. Accommodations are limited, so register soon.

To find out more and to register, visit www.unitedmarriage.org