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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

Color Pencil Class for Beginners Valentines Party
Wednesdays from 3:00 - 5:00 pm Wednesday, February 14th at 6:00 p.m.
Supply List will be provided upon enrollment. DJ Dancing
Students will be learning to use color pencils using a Dinner Catered by Capital City Catering
varity of subject matter chosen as projects in the class. Rosemary Citrus Grilled Chicken, Seasonal
Step-by-step instructions will be provided. Grilled Mixed Vegetables
Your teacher is Maria Winkler, MFA and PhD, who has taught art at Creamy Herb Mashed Potatoes, Garden Salad with Dressing, Fresh Baked
several universities for 40 years. Her teaching methods include class Dinner Rolls & Butter, and Dessert
lecture, live demonstrations and individual help. Assigned seating will be in effect for this event. Feel free to bring a
February $100.00 RSVP in advance at The Retreat. beverage of your choice to enjoy. Coffee, tea, and water will be
available. $35.00 / per person

Frank Wiens Concert Pianist
Sunday, February 4th at 3:00 p.m. Muffins and Mimosas - FREE
The program will include works by Mozart, the Tuesday, February 20th at 8:00 a.m.
Beethoven Pathetique sonata, a work based on It is National Muffin Day!
Wade in the Water by Margaret Bonds, a “Can you think of something more universally loved than muffins? The
nocturne and scherzo by Chopin, and the famous beloved muffin deserves a day of its own, and for that, we have February
Liszt sonata. RSVP in advance at The Retreat 20th. It’s National Muffin Day!English muffins have been whipped up in
$15.00/ per person kitchens as far back as a thousand years ago in Wales, and American style
muffins have been around since the 18th century. Muffins are a great
Dementia Presentation breakfast on the run, a perfect substitute for toast during brunch, and an
Monday, February 5th at 3:00 p.m. easy treat to make and give as a gift. How are you going to celebrate
Max Perry from the Alzheimer’s Aid Society and National Muffin Day? Hopefully by eating a lot of muffins, but we have a
Margo Staplin with NorCal Care Solutions are taking few other ideas for toasting this spectacular baked good.” Source: https://
their time to come here and talk about this difficult nationaltoday.com/national-muffin-day/
topic. Max will share about the Alzheimer's Aid For planning purposes RSVP in advance.
Society, plus what dementia is and why it’s important
to get a diagnosis as to what type. BINGO
Margo will talk about caregiving for someone with Dementia. Wednesday, February 21st at 6:30 p.m.
They will then take your questions. Join us for a night of Bingo. We will play at The Retreat and also on
RSVP in advance at The Retreat Zoom! We have a good time. We play 12 games with a break after 6.
FREE - RSVP in advance at The Retreat.
Many thanks to our event sponsor: Mimi Kim, Realtor and Notary
Super Bowl Party
Sunday, February 11th at 2:30 p.m.
Watch the big game at The Retreat!
TV’s will have the game on in The Café,
Library and Fireplace room.
Light snacks and cookies will be provided by the HOA. Feel free to bring
in any food you would like. You are also welcome to bring a beverage of
your choice to enjoy. Coffee, tea, and water will be available, as always.
No “pools” or betting.
FREE - RSVP in advance at The Retreat
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