Connect Retreat for women cancer survivors

Research shows that cancer survivors live longer, healthier lives, when they connect with others.

This year's Connect Retreat begins April 8, 2015, followed by two full days of abundant opportunities to relax, reflect, refresh and rejoice.

Schedule of Events

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

4 – 6:30 p.m. Welcome Reception

5:30 – 6:30 p.m. First Timers Tour & Orientation 1:1

7 – 9 p.m. Stories of Resiliency – Karla Heeter

9 p.m. Evening Gratitude/Blessings

Thursday, April 9, 2015

7:30 a.m. Mass (Optional)

8 a.m. Breakfast Social Hour

8:30 a.m. First timers Tour & Orientation 1:1

9 a.m. Resiliency: Steps Towards Healing – Christy Secor, Part I

10 a.m. Coffee Break

10:30 a.m. Resiliency: Steps Towards Healing – Christy Secor, Part II

11:30 a.m. Break

12 p.m. Group Photo & Lunch Social Hour

1 – 1:45 p.m. Laughter Yoga

Connect with Your Inner Artist and Spirit

2 – 4:45 p.m. Art Therapy Mosaic Photo Frame

2 – 4:45 p.m. Seated Chair Massage

2 – 4:45 p.m. Manicures

5 - 5:45 p.m. Guided Imagery

6 p.m. Dinner Social Hour

7 p.m. Sister– Entertainment

8:30 p.m. Dessert and Drawing for Gift Basket

9 p.m. Evening Gratitude/Blessing

Friday, April 10, 2015

7 a.m. QiGong

7:30 a.m. Mass Remembrance Ceremony (Optional)

8 a.m. Breakfast Social Hour

9 a.m. Music for Healing and Wellbeing – Dr. Annie Heiderscheit

10:30 a.m. Coffee Break

11 a.m. Our Gratitude Journey - Julie Saffrin

12 p.m. Lunch Social Hour

1 p.m. Closing Ceremony with Photo Memories