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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
 Refunds are given only if an activity is cancelled. the bus driver. rows on each bus are reserved for the Monitor/Escort
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
 We load the bus for day trips approximately 10 you are off the bus or able to step away from the For your convenience, once an event is filled or final
minutes prior to departure times stated in each trip group and can talk privately. reservations are given, a waiting list will be started.
description.  SPECIAL NEEDS: Please indicate special needs at Ordered meals cannot be changed.
 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.

Watercolor Class drawing and painting on the college level. One of her specialties is
Thursday, January 23rd and 30th at 1:30 p.m. teaching drawing to non-art majors.
If you are interested in learning art or just wish to Limited to six people.
“Brush Up” please come and join the art class $84 month for four weekly lessons; 1 1/2 hour per week
held here at The Retreat.
Linda Kissela is your instructor. Please call her Chair Massage at The Retreat
with any questions you may have at (916) 933- Friday, January 10th and Friday, January 31st
7275. There is currently space available. 30 minute increments @ $1.00 / per minute
Pictured right is a sample of the work being done Pay therapist directly at time of massage.
in the class. Massage therapist Madielene Q. Viernes. State Board
Class is on-going and typically meets each Certified and licensed with California Massage Therapy
Monday. Council #20920
$50.00 for January Schedule your time by calling or visiting The Retreat.

Polar Plunge!
Thursday, January 2nd at 2:00 p.m. Knife Sharpening
Do you dare to jump? Join residents Monday, January 13th
and Retreat staff as they celebrate 2020 10:00 a.m.
by taking a dip in the pool at The Mike Reno with Proscopics will be on-site to sharpen
Retreat! Hot chocolate and treats served after the plunge for spectators your scissors and knives. The cost is $5.00 per item
and swimmers. (Salon shears are more) and is paid to Mike directly
FREE - RSVP in advance at The Retreat they day of the event. He will take cash, checks, and
credit cards. Drop off items at 10:00 a.m. at The
National Spaghetti Day, Dinner Retreat parking lot. Look for a van. Mike will
Sunday, January 5th at 6:00 p.m. provide you with a time to pick up your items.
This dinner is now a tradition. Rain or shine.
What a fun way to kick off the New Year! No need to RSVP.

Spaghetti with meat sauce, salad bar, rolls and
dessert. Please feel free to bring a beverage of your Legal and Financial Planning For Alzheimer's Disease
choice to enjoy. Thursday, January 16th at 10:00 a.m.
Reserved seating. $8.00 / per person If you or someone you know is affected by
Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, the time for
Colored Pencil Drawing Classes legal and financial planning is now. Legal
Starting Monday, January 6th and Financial Planning for Alzheimer’s
Will run each Monday from 2:30pm - 4:00pm Disease is for anyone who would like to
Supply list will be provided after sign-up. know more about what legal and financial
Instructor: Maria Winkler, Art Professor issues to consider and how to put plans in
Emeritus, Sac State, Sacramento, CA place.
Maria has had 40 years experience teaching FREE ~ RSVP in advance

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