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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
Color Pencil Class for Beginners Poetry Writing Workshop
Wednesdays from 3:00 - 5:00 pm Monday, October 7th at 10:30 a.m.
Supply List will be provided upon enrollment. This beginning class will focus on the basics of poetry writing,
Students will be learning to use color pencils using a variety of subject particularly the use of image, sound, rhythm, density. Time permitting,
matter chosen as projects in the class. we'll explore different poetic forms and discuss poems by a few poets,
Step-by-step instructions will be provided. noting how they successfully created memorable works. Keep in mind
Your teacher is Maria Winkler, MFA and PhD, who has taught art at that poetry is a deep personal sharing of your world, which, when
several universities for 40 years. Her teaching methods include class successful, involves a certain amount of personal risk. Be willing to share
lecture, live demonstrations and individual help. your efforts with others in class.
October $100.00 RSVP in advance at The Retreat. $20.00 / per person RSVP at The Retreat
Glass Pendant Workshop Shredding Day!
Tuesday, October 1st at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 8th at 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
and / or 10:00 am is the busiest time… come later if possible
Sunday, October 13th at 2:30 p.m. The Shredding Company (AKA Confidential Document Control LLC)
The workshop will take between 2 – 3 hours. will be on-site to take care of your shredding. They will park in the back
Your instructor Karen Siggel, Jurried Glass of the parking lot at The Retreat. No reservations needed… just show up!
Artist will share with you the history of the Shredding will be done for $15.00 / per bankers sized box which is
dichroic glass and the background of the approximately 10"H x 12"W x 15"D. You don’t have to use a bankers
materials that they will be using ti make their box but can bring papers down in shopping bags, other boxes, etc. but the
creations . You will make 2 pendants, both dimensions above are $15 if you have something bigger it will be $20-
different techniques. When fired and finished Karen will glue on a bail, $25. They will bring a vehicle that will shred on-site. This provides a big
making it ready to wear. sense of security and peace of mind. No RSVP. CASH ONLY
$25.00 / pp / per class for supplies
You are welcome to take both workshops
Monthly Dementia Caregiver Support Group
CLUB AT WESTPARK OPEN HOUSE Monday, October 14 from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Friday, October 4th from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Will continue monthly, 2nd Monday of every month
Hosted by your Shared Interest Groups and the HOA Caring for an individual with dementia requires different techniques than
Get to know your Shared Interest Groups! those needed to care for someone who is not cognitively impaired.
Free music entertainment! Experienced care givers have found that some methods of providing care,
Games and Prizes! ideas that may not be found in books or articles, can make caregiving
Grandkids, friends & family welcome! easier. Sharing these ideas in a support group can prevent care partners
from having to re-invent the wheel. Many caregivers find the biggest
Chili and Hot Dogs for sale! benefit they gain from support group meetings is feeling that they are not
Tickets will be sold at The Retreat the day of the event for 50 cents / each. alone.
These tickets will be used to purchase food and participate in various This support group gives you the chance to vent frustrations, anger and
games and activities. Cash Preferred disappointments. It also provides a place to share successes in a safe, non-
Some food or activities may require multiple tickets. judgmental environment. In the process, you take a first step in
Free Admission to the event. restructuring your life by forming new relationships with other residents.
Look forward to seeing ALL Club residents at the Open House! Iselin Annonio, MPH, Certified Health Coach, Master Lifestyle Expert
October 2024 Page 4 VP in advance at The Retreat
$20.00 / per person RS
