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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.

Presentation - Sierra College OLLI Program to leave audiences spellbound by their handiwork. The most challenging
Tuesday, September 3rd at 2:00 p.m. directors disguise their bold artistic intentions behind the mask of easily
Learn More, Age Less accessible genre forms, oftentimes burying something quite profound
Shari Smith, Program Manager of the Osher beneath a story’s glossy surface. This sort of “subtext” and the prospect
Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Sierra of unraveling a hidden, encoded message in a film is what drives some
College, will be presenting information about this movie lovers (and Yale film professors) to attempt to decipher what is
exciting program. OLLI is a unique learning really going on beneath the scenes playing out before our eyes. There is
community for lifelong learners, age 50 and up, who are eager to explore always something much more mesmerizing to be uncovered in a great
traditional and new areas of knowledge – without the stress of tests or film once it’s been brought out into the light. This presentation will
grades! OLLI offers a variety of courses in art, film, government, health, illustrate some remarkable examples of cinematic mastery through
history, literature, music, science and more. Join us to learn more about technical innovation and complex thematic construction. The films
the program and help maintain your quality of life…today and in the selected for this presentation accomplish their missions by eliciting some
future. of the most memorable (and timeless) moments and performances ever
FREE - RSVP in advance at The Retreat captured on celluloid. Clips from the films YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE,
SULLIVAN’S TRAVELS, TOUCH OF EVIL, SOME LIKE IT HOT,
THE BIRDCAGE, CHINATOWN, BLOW UP, BLADE RUNNER,
Flu Shots at The Retreat THE GODFATHER and others will be screened.
Thursday, September 5th AND $15.00 / per person
Thursday, September 12th
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Covered at no charge under most pharmacy Green Acres Presentation - Houseplants
insurance plans (except Kaiser & Health Net Wednesday, September 18th
HMO). Brought to you by Safeway Pharmacy. 3:00 p.m.
RSVP in advance by calling or coming by The Retreat. Greg from Green Acres Nursery & Supply will be back to talk about
Safeway will provide forms in advance to make for a quick and houseplants. Residents were very impressed with Greg’s first
smooth shot clinic. The forms are not yet available. You will be presentation here on Pollinators.
contacted when they are here for pickup. Take advantage of his knowledge and bring your questions.
Free - RSVP in advance at The Retreat
Marc Lapadula - What Makes Great Movies Great
Friday, September 13th Lunch Around Town - Back 40 Texas BBQ
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday, September 20th at 12:00 p.m.
Don’t miss the opportunity to hear Marc lecture. He Meet at the restaurant:
has been with us twice now and the residents who 1201 Orlando Ave, Roseville, CA 95661
attend are always wondering why there aren’t more people taking Be welcomed by southern hospitality and enjoy authentic Texas BBQ
advantage of having this top notch speaker right here at The Club. including award winning Ribs! With simple, fresh ingredients, you’ll be
Great film directors all have one thing in common — lofty artistic wanting seconds!
ambitions. They choose to take on the toughest issues and most Lunch Around Town is an opportunity to enjoy dining at different
provocative themes of their day hoping to eloquently bring them to life restaurants each month with your neighbors. The restaurants we visit
on screen. They regard the movie screen the same way great artists gaze allow us to order off of their regular lunch menu and graciously provide
upon their canvases. Every inch of the frame offers a crucial opportunity separate checks to all parties in the group. RSVP at The Retreat

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