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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

Watercolor Painting Class Craft Fair
December dates 1, 8 and 15 $50.00 Saturday, December 3rd
The Retreat Thursdays from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Your teacher is Maria Winkler, MFA and PhD, who has taught art and art Bring your friends and
education at several universities for 40 years. You can see her portfolio family down to the Annual
and resume on her web site, www.mariawinkler.com. Craft Fair! The entire
In the class, Maria provides handouts of a sample painting or photograph, Retreat will be filled with
from which you will paint your own painting at your own pace. Lessons vendors offering a wide
will include a critique of the finished lesson and introduction to the next variety of items available
project. We will paint a variety of subjects. We discuss painting for sale. Come in and find
techniques, and the use of the elements of art: color, shape, form, the perfect gift for the
texture, space, and value; and the principles of art, which are balance, holiday season or a treasure
movement, emphasis, proportion, rhythm, repetition, pattern, variety and to keep of your own. Maria Winkler and Sam McGuff will be
unity. December dates 1, 8 and 15 $50.00 Helping Hands will be selling greeting cards they made at the
Want to start taking the class? Call Maria 916-872-4356 selling hot dogs and goodies Craft Fair. All proceeds go to Helping
to fuel your shopping spree. Hands for their charity endeavors.
Massage at The Retreat - NEW DATES & PRICES FREE to attend
2nd Friday 9am - 12pm - Friday, December 9th Jazz and Dessert with Reggie Graham
4th Monday 12 - 3pm - Monday, November 28th
Massage therapist Tiffany Mark Sunday, December 11th
State Board Certified and License with California Massage Therapy Council #2572 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Chair 30 minutes $30 / Chair 15 minutes $15 Enjoy a relaxing night of music at
Table 30 minutes $50 / Table 60 minutes $100 The Retreat as we welcome Reggie
Pay therapist directly at time of massage. **Cash & Checks only** Graham and his jazz ensemble. A
Schedule your time by calling or visiting the Retreat! native of Sacramento, California,
Reggie Graham’s passion is
creating music by playing the
Holiday Party - A Blue Blue Christmas (SOLD OUT) piano. He is a highly motivated,
world-traveled musician who loves
Friday, December 2nd 5:45 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. both playing the keys, but also
DJ Dancing and Dinner sharing his talent through teaching.
Meal catered by Jeneca His band, The Reggie Graham Trio
Menu: Grilled Chicken Breast has been featured at The Harris
Tuscan Tortellini Center, as well as The Midtown
Roasted Winter Squash Vanguard Jazz Series at CLARA.
Fresh Vegetables Blue Feel free to bring a beverage of
French Salad Blue your choice to enjoy. Wine glasses
Fresh Rolls with Butter Christmas will be provided.
Coffee, Iced Tea and Water available. $13.00 / per person
BYOB. Wine glasses will be Pay in advance at The Retreat
provided
$28.00 / per person

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