Photos From Previous Retreats Annual Westmoreland Retreat - October 14-16, 2016 Dear Westmorelanders, You are invited to attend the Annual Westmoreland Retreat, October 14-16, 2016, at Camp Wabanna in Edgewater, Maryland. Take a look at the schedule of activities on the next page. The retreat gives you the opportunity to: make new friendships and deepen existing ones, relax in the natural beauty of the Chesapeake Bay, test your daring on the giant swing, sing old favorites around the campfire, and more! Registration Fee. Thanks to generous underwriting from the general church budget and from church members, the low registration price is $50 per person over 2 years old for those staying overnight and $35 per person for Saturday only. Meals are included. Gifts to Support the Retreat. In addition to their registration fees, some Westmorelanders make additional voluntary contributions to offset the overall cost of the retreat. If you would like to support this church activity, your contributions are welcomed. Any gift above the per-person price is tax deductible as a charitable contribution. Registration. To sign up, complete the accompanying registration form by Sunday, October 2. Place your registration form in the offering plate, drop it off in the church office, or mail it to: Westmoreland Congregational UCC, Attention: Retreat Committee, 1 Westmoreland Circle, Bethesda, MD 20816. Check In. Begins Friday, October 14, at 5:00 PM. Continues throughout evening. Check Out. Noon on Sunday, October 16. Some church members take the opportunity to go to lunch in nearby Annapolis or to explore local sites. Questions? If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Doug Hallward-Driemeier, Retreat Coordinator 301-320-0229 [email protected]
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6 Dear Westmorelanders,
You are invited to attend the Annual Westmoreland Retreat, October 14-16, 2016,
at Camp Wabanna in Edgewater, Maryland. Take a look at the schedule of
activities on the next page.
The retreat gives you the opportunity to:
make new friendships and deepen existing ones,
relax in the natural beauty of the Chesapeake Bay,
test your daring on the giant swing,
sing old favorites around the campfire, and more!
Registration Fee. Thanks to generous underwriting from the general
church budget and from church members, the low registration price is $50 per
person over 2 years old for those staying overnight and $35 per person for
Saturday only. Meals are included.
Gifts to Support the Retreat. In addition to their registration fees,
some Westmorelanders make additional voluntary contributions to offset the overall
cost of the retreat. If you would like to support this church activity, your
contributions are welcomed. Any gift above the per-person price is tax deductible
as a charitable contribution.
Registration. To sign up, complete the accompanying registration form by
Sunday, October 2. Place your registration form in the offering plate, drop it off in
the church office, or mail it to: Westmoreland Congregational UCC, Attention:
11:15 - 12:30pm Elementary school children activities Games room
Youth activities Dorm meeting room
Adult Session 3: “My Life: A Discussion about Transgender Living,” with Elizabeth Graham *
Chapel
Adult Session 4: Topic to be announced * Parlor
12:30 – 1:15pm Lunch Dining hall
1:30 – 2:30pm Kickball Game Field behind games room
Adult Session 5: Discussion of “The Gilded Years” by Karin Tanabe *
Parlor Karin Tanabi, leader
Adult Session 6: Topic to be announced * Sunroom
2:30 – 4:00pm Giant swing Giant swing
3:00 – 4:00pm Kayaks To the left of the campfire
4:00 – 5:30pm Free Time to walks, chats, naps and more
5:30 – 6:15pm Dinner Dining hall
7:00 – 8:30pm Game Night for All Ages Chapel
8:30 – 9:00pm Gutter Sundaes Dining hall
Sunday, October 16
8:00 – 8:45am Breakfast Dining hall
9:15 – 10:00am Worship Service Outside by the Gazebo (in the Chapel if raining)
12:00pm Departure
2016 WESTMORELAND RETREAT
in at Lodge hallway
Outside by Gazebo (In Chapel if raining)
Field behind games room
To the left of the campfire
Outside by the Gazebo (in the Chapel if raining)
What to Bring. Overnight participants need to bring linens for twin-sized bed (sheets and blanket or sleeping bag); pillow; towels; toiletries. If you are a light sleeper you may want to bring ear plugs and sleep mask. Bathing suit, water shoes, and beach towel for small beach and kayaking. Feel free to bring lawn chairs, camp stools, etc.
Facilities.
The sleeping rooms of Camp Wabanna Lodge are on the second level. Private family rooms are available. Limited single rooms are available -- most single guests will share a room with other single guests of the same gender. Shared women’s bathrooms and men’s bathrooms are in the hallway. There is one private shower for family use. Youth (6-12 grade) will stay in the dormitory with a large bunk room for boys and large bunk room for girls.
Confirmation Class. There will be special sessions for youth taking part in Confirmation Classes. Look for more information to follow.
Adult Sessions. * Look for more information about topics and leaders in church newsletter, on the webpage and other places.
Volunteers Needed. Would you like to lead worship, play the guitar at the campfire, lead children or youth activities? Sign up on the Registration Form.
