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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

Massage at The Retreat
2nd Friday 9am - 12pm - Friday, May 12th
4th Monday 12 - 3pm - Monday, May 22md
Massage therapist Tiffany Mark
State Board Certified and License with California Massage Therapy Council #2572
Chair 30 minutes $30 / Chair 15 minutes $15
Your teacher is Maria Winkler, MFA and PhD, who has taught art Table 30 minutes $50 / Table 60 minutes $100
and art education at several universities for 40 years. You can see Pay therapist directly at time of massage.
her portfolio and resume on her web site, www.mariawinkler.com. **Cash & Checks only**
Discussions include painting techniques, and the use of Schedule your time by calling or visiting the Retreat!
the elements of art: color, shape, form, texture, space, and value;
and the principles of art, which are balance, movement, emphasis,
proportion, rhythm, repetition, pattern, variety and unity. Cinco de Mayo Lunch
Friday, May 5th at 11:45 a.m.
NEW: Beginning Watercolor Painting Class It’s a party at The Retreat!
Mondays in May from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Build our own taco while enjoying the
Supply list will be provided upon enrollment Spanish guitar music of
Her teaching methods include class lecture, live demonstrations, Jesse Hendricks
professional art critiques, hands-on help, and instruction. In the Feel free to bring a beverage of your
class, Maria provides handouts of a sample painting or photograph, choice to enjoy at the lunch.
from which they will paint their own painting at your own pace. Reserved Seating will be in effect.
Lessons will include a critique of the finished lesson and introduc- $20.00 / Per Person
tion to the next project. Students will paint a variety of subjects,
such as still lifes and landscapes. Students will start from the begin-
ning, creating a color wheel and mixing chart, before progressing to Colwell Thundering Herd Mandarin Ranch
painting subjects. $100.00 / per month / 4 Classes (No class Memo-
rial Day) (Off-Site)
Monday, May 8th at 11:00 a.m.

NEW: Beginning Drawing Class 2500 Penryn Rd, Penryn, Ca 95663
Wednesdays in May from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (approximately a 25 min drive)
Supply list will be provided upon enrollment Nancy and Rich Colwell, owners of the Thundering
Her teaching methods include class lecture, live demonstrations, Herd Ranch welcome us to their traditional, small
professional art critiques, hands-on help, and instruction. In the family orchard. Their children, who many years ago
class, Maria provides handouts of techniques, examples and photo- assisted with clearing the land and planting the trees,
graphs, from which you will draw at your own pace. Lessons will now assist with the irrigation, hand picking, and hand
include a critique of the finished lesson and introduction to the next packing of the fruit.
project. Students will draw a variety of subjects, such as still lifes, We will start with a History presentation on the fruit industry in Placer
landscapes, animals, and portraits. The use of colored pencils will County. Followed by a private tasting of Olive Oils, vinegars, honey,
be added to the class. Students will start from the beginning, learn- desserts, and more.
ing how to draw from life and perspective techniques. You are encouraged to bring a sack lunch to enjoy on the covered patio,
$100.00 / per month / 4 Classes with a beautiful view of the Ranch, after the festivities.
$10.00 / per person

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