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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 Food & Wine Event
2nd Monday 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Monday, October 9th Thursday, November 2nd from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
4th Monday 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Monday, October 23rd An afternoon at The Retreat of eating and drinking from a wide variety of
Massage therapist Tiffany Mark vendors. Thank you to the Wine Appreciation Group for coordinating
State Board Certified and License with California Massage Therapy Council #2572 this event.
Table 30 minutes $50 / Table 60 minutes $100 Participating Vendors:
Pay therapist directly at time of massage. **Cash & Checks only**
Schedule your time by calling or visiting the Retreat! “R” Vineyards Authentic Taco
Dora Dain Winery Gourmet Garage
Stone Carving Class Elevate Tomatino
Tuesdays in November from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Klinkerbrick West Coast Sourdough
Beginners & Intermediates Mount Saint Joseph Dog Haus
Reserve your spot in a captivating stone carving class Pie Spy Great Greek
Enjoy guidance from artist, David Komar, B.ED, M.ED., M.F.A, , as you
create your masterpiece using soapstone. All stone is provided, with
hands-on assistance. A short list of tools is recommended when you sign Vendors will have items for sale as well as sampling.
up. Participants can choose an animal and a jewelry pendant to carve Live music too!
from the Wildlife Collection. Unleash your inner artist in an exclusive $15.00 / per person, RSVP in advance at The Retreat
stone sculpting class—bring friends and embark on a creative journey
together. (The class has a minimum of 4 participants) Nachos Day ~ HOA Event (FREE)
$125 for 4 classes/month, beginning November 7th Monday, November 6th
Discover stone carving, unleash creativity, and reserve your spot today! 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Let’s celebrate National Nachos Day at The Retreat.
Color Pencil and Drawing Class RSVP in advance
Wednesdays in November from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
**No class 11/29**
Supply list will be provided upon enrollment Decluttering Presentation
Your teacher is Maria Winkler, MFA and PhD, who has taught art and art Thursday, November 9 at 3:00 p.m.
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education at several universities for 40 years. You can see her portfolio Discover the Art of Decluttering! Join New Leaf
and resume on her web site, www.mariawinkler.com. Senior Transitions for a transformative and fun class to
Maria provides handouts of techniques, examples and photographs, from learn practical techniques, how to conquer chaos, and
which you will draw at your own pace. Lessons will include a critique of make your space more manageable.
the finished lesson and introduction to the next project. Students will FREE – RSVP in advance at The Retreat
draw a variety of subjects, such as still lifes, landscapes, animals, and
portraits. Discussions include drawing techniques, and the use of
the elements of art: color, shape, form, texture, space, and value; and
the principles of art, which are balance, movement, emphasis, It’s 5 O’clock Somewhere ~ R3 Acoutstic Trio
proportion, rhythm, repetition, pattern, variety and unity. The use of Friday, November 10th from 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
colored pencils will be added to the class. Students will progress R3 // An electric/acoustic blend of primarily
Students will start from the beginning, learning how to draw from life and 70s lite-rock - featuring tight harmonies, instrumental
perspective techniques, and then progress to using colored pencils. prowess and smiles for miles.
Note: no class in December $17.00 Pizza and Salad Dinner and Music
$100.00 / for November ~ RSVP in advance at The Retreat $10.00 Music only

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