S.T.A.R. Retreat at Bass Lake, CA Oct 7-9

HD Lighthouse Contributing Editor's Comment: Retreat for At-Riskers at The Pines Resort at Bass Lake, California Oct. 7-9. Register NOW!
--Melora Rini
Posted to the HDL: 28 Aug 2005

S.T.A.R. Retreat - Oct. 7-9

Survivor: Bass Lake

The HD BrainStormers will once again hold the S.T.A.R. Retreat on Oct. 7, 8, and 9, 2005, at The Pines Resort at Bass Lake, California (reserve your chalet by Sept. 6). The Retreat is for young adults At Risk for Huntington’s Disease, age 18 to 40 or so, non-symptomatic, tested or untested or chosen not to test or tested negative. Each At Risk person may bring his or her spouse or life partner, if desired. The Retreat is an opportunity for those At Risk to get away from their lives for a few days to share with At Risk peers their feelings and challenges, participating in discussion/support groups and seminars (presented by Genetics Counselors and others) focused on their concerns and fears while living with their HD status. Talk about Birthdays, Normal, all that other stuff no one except a peer can truly understand... and have fun while being a Survivor!

For more information, please contact Melora Rini or Noel Potts at star_retreat@yahoo.com or at (714) 963-0525.

The Hereditary Disease Foundation is Platinum Title Sponsor for the Retreat (thanks to Dr. Nancy Wexler and Dr. Alice Wexler, for helping us not only in Mapping Fate but learning to Survive HD!). Angel Sponsors include 5 Star Homes (Michael P. Stewart), and Mary Ellen Bradford. Silver Sponsors include The Greater Los Angeles Chapter and the Northern California Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America, and Vivian Pagani-Estrada of PartyLite. Some scholarships may be available, so check with Melora, your local California Caregiver Resource Center, or your HDSA Chapter. The HD BrainStormers are still looking for sponsors and donations. Your support would help make this event a great success! All donors and sponsors will be recognized at the event and in publicity. Help us to give some time away to young adults for Sharing Time At Risk and knowing they are not alone in this disease. (Huntington’s Disease Society of America, Greater Los Angeles Chapter, State of CA Charity #CT17856, EIN # 13-3349872.)

Registration - The registration fee is $50.00. This fee includes some meals, a Friday boat ride on the Bass Lake Queen II, and entertainment on Saturday. NOTE: You must make your own room reservation! See below. Make your reservations NOW as space is limited and reservations must be made by September 6. If you have questions, e-mail star_retreat@yahoo.com. Complete this form and mail with a check ($50.00 per person) made payable to HDSA/LA, to S.T.A.R. Retreat c/o Melora Rini 19182 Hickory Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92646.

Print Name:______________________________________
Address:_____________________________________
Phone:__________________ E_Mail:_ _______________
No. of People:_______ Check enclosed for
OK to put your name and information in a list of attendees? YES______NO______

THE PINES RESORT

Located on Bass Lake just 14 miles from Yosemite National Park, The Pines Resort and Conference Center offers many amenities, like 3 restaurants, sporting activities, The Pines Market, and spa services. Visit www.basslake.com.

A special room rate has been negotiated for this Retreat, including days before or after the Retreat. A two story chalet, with room for up to six people, full kitchen, living room with sofa bed, cable TV, patio with BBQ, downstairs bedroom (King, Queen or 2 Queen beds) and bath, usually about $229.00, is only $139.00 a night (plus tax).

Room reservations should be made now directly with The Pines Resort, at 1-800-350-7463. Mention you are booking for the S.T.A.R. Retreat. Room space is very limited and reservations must be made by September 6, so make your reservation NOW.

If you need assistance finding others to share a room/chalet or carpooling, e-mail star_retreat@yahoo.com and we will try to help. Dress is very casual: blue jeans, t-shirts, sweats, jogging shoes etc. Don’t forget a warm jacket, boots, hat, gloves, umbrella, sunscreen, swimsuit, toiletries, flashlight and snacks.

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