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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
wearing perfume, cologne, and scented bath products
cancelled, all funds will be refunded as quickly as
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 Monday 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Monday, October 9th
4th Monday 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Monday, October 23rd
Your teacher is Maria Winkler, MFA and PhD, who has taught art and Massage therapist Tiffany Mark
art education at several universities for 40 years. You can see her State Board Certified and License with California Massage Therapy Council #2572
portfolio and resume on her web site, www.mariawinkler.com. Table 30 minutes $50 / Table 60 minutes $100
Pay therapist directly at time of massage. **Cash & Checks only**
Watercolor Painting Class for Beginning and Advanced Schedule your time by calling or visiting the Retreat!
Mondays in October from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Supply list will be provided upon enrollment
In the class, Maria provides handouts of a sample painting or photo- AARP Driver Safety Course
graph, from which they will paint their own painting at your own Monday, October 2nd from 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
pace. Lessons will include a critique of the finished lesson and intro- This is a 1 day class. Refresh your driving skills and
duction to the next project. Students will paint a variety of subjects, explore the latest traffic laws. Understand the
such as still lifes and landscapes. Discussions include painting tech- importance of proper maintenance of your vehicle.
niques, and the use of the elements of art: color, shape, form, texture, This class may make you eligible for a discount on insurance (check with
space, and value; and the principles of art, which are balance, move- your agent).
ment, emphasis, proportion, rhythm, repetition, pattern, variety and Bring: AARP Membership card, Driver’s License, and a snack as you will
unity. be working through the lunch hour.
Beginning students will start from the beginning, creating a color Payment: pay the instructor the day of the class, check only made payable
wheel and mixing chart, before progressing to painting subjects. to AARP
Advanced students will be accommodated with challenging projects; $20.00 AARP Member / $25.00 Non-Member
pets and animals to start. RSVP in advance at The Retreat
$100.00 / for October ~ RSVP in advance at The Retreat
Soapstone Art Class
Color Pencil and Drawing Class Tuesdays in October starting Tuesday, October 3rd
Wednesdays in October from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Supply list will be provided upon enrollment Reserve your spot in a captivating stone
Maria provides handouts of techniques, examples and photographs, carving class
from which you will draw at your own pace. Lessons will include a Enjoy guidance from artist, David
critique of the finished lesson and introduction to the next project. Stu- Komar, as you create your masterpiece
dents will draw a variety of subjects, such as still lifes, landscapes, using authentic California Soapstone.
animals, and portraits. Discussions include drawing techniques, and All soapstone is provided, with hands-on
the use of the elements of art: color, shape, form, texture, space, and assistance. A short list of tools is
value; and the principles of art, which are balance, movement, em- recommended when you sign up. Participants can choose an animal and a
phasis, proportion, rhythm, repetition, pattern, variety and unity. The jewelry pendant to carve from his Wildlife Art Collection. Unleash your
use of colored pencils will be added to the class. Students will pro- inner artist in an exclusive stone art class—bring friends and embark on a
gress creative journey together.
Students will start from the beginning, learning how to draw from life Discover stone carving, unleash creativity, and reserve your spot today!
and perspective techniques, and then progress to using colored pen- $125 for 4 classes/month ~ RSVP in advance at The Retreat
cils. (The class has a minimum of 6 participants)
$100.00 / for October ~ RSVP in advance at The Retreat

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