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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 monitor to note the accommodations on the event
Retreat Front Desk. tour monitor/escort will sit in the front seat behind sheet so we may plan accordingly. The first two
the bus driver. rows on each bus are reserved for the Monitor/Escort
• Refunds are given only if an activity is cancelled. and any special accommodations. Thank you.
• Each event indicates an RSVP deadline date and in • PERFUME/SCENTS: Please refrain from wearing
some cases may be as much as four weeks prior to perfume, cologne, and scented bath products when • REFUND PROCEDURES: If an activity is
the actual event, should tickets need to be purchased. attending events and bus trips. cancelled, all funds will be refunded as quickly as
possible.
• The popularity of any trip means it may sell out long • CELL PHONES: While riding in a bus or
before the RSVP date, so please plan accordingly. participating in a group tour, please limit your cell • CANCELLATIONS AND WAITING LIST:
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
minutes prior to departure times stated in each trip group and can talk privately. reservations are given, a waiting list will be started.
description. Ordered meals cannot be changed.
• SPECIAL NEEDS: Please indicate special needs at
• Our tour monitor/escort will board the bus first in time of purchase for the trip or event. We will do our • PAYMENT: We accept cash, checks, and all credit
order to ensure everything is prepared for our best to accommodate all requests. Be sure to ask the cards. For your convenience, you may call The
journey. The monitor/escort will then invite you Retreat and pay over the phone with a credit card.

Barry Bradford Presentation ~ Zoom event - FREE Our Nation’s Narrative in Movies ~ Zoom event - FREE
Tuesday, July 7th at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 14th at 1:00 p.m.
Meet Barry - I am an award-winning motivational OUR NATION’S NARRATIVE IN MOVIES: THE
speaker, historian, and writer on popular culture, AMERICAN DREAM AND BEYOND… Presented by
lecturing internationally on leadership and personal Marc Lapadula
empowerment. This movie presentation reflects the multi-faceted
My commitment to justice and belief in an individual’s narrative of a diverse nation in all its thrilling and
power to affect history led me to make history as the turbulent complexity. By utilizing six major themes in
leader of the team that reopened the Mississippi Burning case and the categories listed below, talented filmmakers from
brought a murderer to justice. different eras and unique artistic backgrounds form a
Furthermore, I spearheaded a movement to convince the State of genuine composite sketch of American Life — framing in sharp relief
Mississippi to clear the name of Civil Rights martyr Clyde Kennard. where we’ve been, where we are now, and where we, as a people and a
My successes in these high-profile cases, along with my many country, might be heading in the future.
experiences, awards and recognitions, infuse my keynotes and 1. The American Dream – films: The Godfather (I&II) & The New
Centurions
workshops with conviction, humor, intrigue, and passion.
2. Coming of Age – films: The Graduate & Lady Bird, Working Girl
What will Barry speak about? Barry has provided a handful of his most
popular presentations. The list will be sent out to the community for a 3. Social Justice – films: Do The Right Thing, To Kill A Mockingbird &
vote. Keep your eyes on your email for the survey and then the Norma Rae
announcement of the topic. You are encouraged to tune in regardless 4. War – films: – Full Metal Jacket & The Hurt Locker
here is the Zoom information... 5. On the Road – films: – Rain Man & Thelma And Louise
Zoom Meeting ID: 849 1852 0833 6. The Underdog – films: – Hoosiers & Rocky
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84918520833 Marc Lapadula is American playwright, screenwriter, & senior lecturer
in Film Studies at Yale University.
DOC IS BACK! Zoom Meeting ID: 977 9564 9098
Comedy and Magic Night with Doc Dixon ~ Zoom event - FREE
Sunday, July 12th at 7:00 p.m. BINGO!
Doc is hosting a second show for free. We heard there were folks Monday, July 20th at 6:30 p.m.
that missed some or all of the show. We will play 10 games by Zoom
* Important * Doc said to have a deck of cards with Each game will have a $10
you. Gift Card prize. Many thanks
For the past 25 years Doc Dixon has performed for clubs, To Mimi Kim who is sponsoring
resorts and corporate events across the country. He has the games.
fooled Penn & Teller on the hit TV show Penn & We will play on Zoom.
Teller:Fool Us. He has performed on The Late Late Show To register please send an email
with James Corden and has twice entertained at The to shannon@tcwp.net
White House. Magic’s #1 trade journal said, “Doc is one I will email you back with the
of the truly great working magicians and a hilarious performer. He is Zoom access information and a
inspiring on every level.” Bingo card.
Zoom Meeting ID: 833 9304 4105
Zoom Password: MAGICWPARK
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