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AUXILIARY PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Wednesday, January 22
9:30am – 11:00am ...................................... Annual Breakfast and Business Meeting (Briar)
11:00am – 12:00pm .................................... Oneida Cultural Presentation (Briar)
Making their mark in American history, the Oneida Indian Nation
became the first ally to America when they joined the colonists in
their fight for independence during the American Revolutionary War.
Join guest speaker Jessica Farmer, Cultural Programs Coordinator,
from the Oneida Indian Nation’s Shako:wi Cultural Center as she returns to share
more exciting history, legends and lore of the nation’s local tribes and culture.
12:00pm – 1:00pm ...................................... Lunch in Exhibit Hall
1:00pm – 1:45pm ........................................ NYSAPLS Annual Award Ceremony (Cypress)
2:00pm – 3:30pm ........................................ Book Club (Briar)
Join us as we review “The Women” by Kristin Hannah, #1 New York
Times bestselling author
Book Description: “Women can be heros.” When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances “Frankie” McGrath hears these unexpected words, it
is a revelation. Raised on idyllic Coronado Island and sheltered by her conservative parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing,
being a good girl. But in 1965 the world is changing, and she suddenly imagines a different choice for her life. When her brother ships out to serve in
Vietnam, she impulsively joins the Army Nurse Corps and follows his path. As green and inexperienced as the men sent to Vietnam to fight, Frankie is
overwhelmed by the chaos and destruction of war, as well as the unexpected trauma of coming home to a changed and politically divided America. The
Women is the story of one woman gone to war, but it shines a light on the story of all women who put themselves in harm’s way to help others. Women
whose sacrifice and commitment to their country has all too often been forgotten. A novel of searing insight and lyric beauty, The Women is a profoundly
emotional, richly drawn story with a memorable heroine whose extraordinary idealism and courage under fire define a generation.
3:30pm – 5:00pm ........................................ Craft-n-Sip: Mosaic Coasters (Briar)
Join us as we create beautiful glass mosaic coasters while sipping on
some local wines for a fun and unique experience. Each registrant will
have the chance to create two mosaic coasters to bring home as a
memento. All materials, instructions and beverages are included.
6:15pm – 8:45pm ........................................ Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall
Thursday, January 23

(Individually scheduled spa treatments will take place throughout the day.
View the spa services menu at https://www.turningstone.com/spa/skana)
9:30am – 10:30am ...................................... Continental Breakfast (Briar)
10:30am – 12:00pm .................................... Chair Yoga & Rejuvenating Juice Bar (Briar)
Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that’s done while seated or using
a chair for balance, makes the practice more accessible. We’ll learn
simple poses and salutations that are easy to do at home or your office.
Afterwards we’ll enjoy a rejuvenating juice bar.
12:00pm – 2:00pm ...................................... Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
2:00pm – 5:00pm ........................................ Afternoon Fun & Games (Briar)
Come relax with your friends and join us for more games and
laughter. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
7:00pm – 10:00pm ...................................... The Surveyors Social & Officer Celebration Dinner* (Cypress Ballroom)
*Tickets sold separately
Friday, January 24

9:00am – 11:00am ...................................... Continental Breakfast (Briar)
The auxiliary suite will be open for refreshments and relaxation before you depart.

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