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Association Events

 Event and activity reservations must be made at The aboard the bus and check everyone in. For safety, the sheet so we may plan accordingly. The first two
Retreat Front Desk. tour monitor/escort will sit in the front seat behind rows on each bus are reserved for the Monitor/Escort
 Refunds are given only if an activity is cancelled. the bus driver. and any special accommodations. Thank you.
 Each event indicates an RSVP deadline date and in  PERFUME/SCENTS: Please refrain from  REFUND PROCEDURES: If an activity is
cancelled, all funds will be refunded as quickly as
wearing perfume, cologne, and scented bath products
some cases may be as much as four weeks prior to when attending events and bus trips. possible.
the actual event, should tickets need to be purchased.
 The popularity of any trip means it may sell out long  CELL PHONES: While riding in a bus or  CANCELLATIONS AND WAITING LIST:
participating in a group tour, please limit your cell
before the RSVP date, so please plan accordingly. phone conversations. We encourage you to wait until For your convenience, once an event is filled or final
 We load the bus for day trips approximately 10 you are off the bus or able to step away from the reservations are given, a waiting list will be started.
Ordered meals cannot be changed.
minutes prior to departure times stated in each trip group and can talk privately.
description.  SPECIAL NEEDS: Please indicate special needs  PAYMENT: We accept cash, checks, and all
 Our tour monitor/escort will board the bus first in at time of purchase for the trip or event. We will do credit cards. For your convenience, you may call The
order to ensure everything is prepared for our our best to accommodate all requests. Be sure to ask Retreat and pay over the phone with a credit card.
journey. The monitor/escort will then invite you the monitor to note the accommodations on the event

Polar Plunge 2025 Necklace Making Basics
Thursday, January 2nd at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 12th at 2:00 p.m.
A polar bear plunge is an event held during the winter Kim Lane will return and demonstrate basic necklace-making. You can
where participants enter a body of water despite the low bring your own beads or help yourself from a large selection htat Kim
temperature. In Canada, polar bear swims are usually will bring. She will cover length, bead size and weight issues (string vs.
held on New Year Day to celebrate the New Year. Come beads, not human weight!) She will show the use of special nylon beading
plunge into our pool with Retreat staff to celebrate 2025! thread, ending with metal beads tips and attaching clasps.
Spectators wanted! $15.00 / per person (Max 12 so sign up early)
Hot chocolate and coffee served. RSVP in advance at The Retreat
RSVP at The Retreat in advance to watch or plunge.

Dementia Support for the Caregiver
Spaghetti Feed Monday, January 13th and Monday, January 27th
Friday, January 3rd at 6:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Don’t worry about cooking! Have dinner with your The holidays are often filled with sharing, laughter and memories, but
friends and neighbors at The Retreat for National there can also be stress, agitation, confusion, and overstimulation for
Spaghetti Day! people with dementia and their caregivers. A person living with dementia
Spaghetti with meat sauce (identify if you are may feel a special sense of loss during the holidays because of the
vegetarian when you sign up), salad, rolls, and dessert. changes he or she has experienced. Caregivers may feel overwhelmed by
Assigned seating in effect for this event. trying to maintain traditions while providing care and adhering to safety
$16.00 / per person RSVP in advance at The Retreat precautions.
Join us as we will about, things that may change during this time of year
as well as tips and ideas for enjoying time with family and friends during
Swan Tours ~ Off - Site (SOLD OUT) the holidays.
Saturday, January 4th at 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Iselin Annonio, MPH, Certified Health Coach, Master Lifestyle Expert
Location: North of Marysville, CA 98259 - approximately a 45 $20.00 / per person / per day
minutes drive from The Club. Map and details provided prior to 1/4 RSVP at The Retreat
California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Swan Tours. Get ready to
enjoy yourself among the flooded rice fields filled with migratory and
resident birds!
These popular tours last approximately two hours. In caravan fashion, the Massage at The Retreat
tours traverse privately-owned flooded rice fields filled with migratory Monday, January 13th
and resident birds, with periodic stops to watch and learn about the 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
wildlife. Bring your binoculars and dress for the weather. Massage therapist Tiffany Mark - State Board
As your tour date approaches, you will receive a Swan Tour Information Certified and License with California Massage Therapy Council #2572
Packet. Please read this packet thoroughly--and share it with your car Table 30 minutes $50
mates--as it is important information regarding the resource, the tour, and Table 60 minutes $100
the meeting location, just north of Marysville. Pay therapist directly at time of massage. **Cash & Checks only**
Free ~ Limited Space available ~ RSVP at The Retreat Schedule your time by calling or visiting the Retreat!

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