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Alumni Events Birmingham, AL Alumni Dinner 07/16/2008 Schedule: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 
6:30 p.m. Location: Brio Tuscan Grille 591 Brookwood Village Birmingham, AL 35209 (205-879-9177) Cost: $20 per person. Please register for this dinner by Friday, July 11th, 2008, online or by telephone at 1-800-624-5858, Ext. 2303. You will need your credit card ready for payment. Patty Reyna, Alumni Coordinator, looks forward to seeing you there! Nashville Alumni Workshop 07/17/2008 All Nashville Area Alumni are welcome to attend a special workshop on July 17, 2008! "An Experiental Adventure: Relapse & Recovery with Bobby Chapman"
Bobby Chapman Experiental inventory of your recovery with an eye toward preventing relapse mixed with fun recovery based challenge/ropes course activities. Cost: $10.00 for Alumni Please register for this workshop by Friday, July 11, 2008, online or by telephone at 1-800-624-5858, Ext. 2303. You will need your credit card ready for payment. S.T.A.R. 21 - Tucson, AZ Sierra Tucson Alumni Reunion 08/8-10/2008 S.T.A.R. 21 "Reclaiming the Moment" August 8-10, 2008 at the Westward Look Resort Schedule for S.T.A.R. 21 Friday, August 8, 2008 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sign-in/Select Workshops; Lunch on your own 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dinner and Speaker, Mark Pirtle, D.P.T., CSCS, COMT 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Alumni-led 12-Step Meeting Saturday, August 9, 2008 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast 8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Morning Workshops 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Afternoon Workshops 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Free Time 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Dinner, Dance, and Recovery Comedian 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Kids' Pizza Party 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Alumni-led 12-Step Meeting Sunday, August 10, 2008 7:30 a.m. Bus to Sierra Tucson 8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Brunch at Sierra Tucson 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Alumni Speaker Miles A. and Closing 11:30 a.m. Buses leave for Tucson Airport and # Top Entertainment Friday Evening  Mark Pirtle, D.P.T., CSCS, COMTAssociate Director of the Pain Management Program at Sierra Tucson "Serenity Now!" We are all conditioned by past events, people, places, and things. Such conditioning can perpetuate suffering states like chronic pain and/or addictions. This talk teaches participants to catch, identify, and work with conditioned aspects of themselves, so that, ultimately, a healthier, happier, and truer self can emerge. Saturday Evening  Mark LundholmRecovery Comedian Funny man Mark Lundholm is a professional mistake-maker. His resume includes positions such as criminal, street addict, closet wino, mental patient, Catholic altar boy, and divorced father of two. Mark knows about pain and gain in life. His insight into the inherent irony of it all forms a unique foundation for his theatre show, stand-up comedy show, and inspirational speaking engagements. You may visit Mark's website at www.MarkLundholm.com Workshops Sign-up for workshops will be at sign-in on Friday, August 8th from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or Saturday, August 9th beginning at 7:30 am. We are unable to offer sign-up for workshops prior to this time due to finalization of workshops happening shortly before the reunion. "Increasing Deservability" Presenter: Phillip S. Mitchell, M.A., MFT, MAC As states so well in The Promises, recovery brings us improved quality of life in many ways - sometimes quickly and sometimes slowly. In addtion to the 12 Steps, there are things we can do to increase our sense of "deservability," effectively fill our own cups, and thus have more to share with those we love. "Intention, Attention, No Tension" Presenters: Josie Collins, M.S., CPCC, and Barbara Rose Gaynor, CLC Three powerful, interative experiences lead participants in creating a clearing for themselves in the present moment, in developing clarity, and in experiencing a sense of deep joy and vitality in the now. "Seeing Past the Suffering Self" Presenter: Mark Pirtle, D.P.T., CSCS, COMT This is the follow-on practical portion of the keynote address: Serenity Now! This session builds on the information presented on Friday night and teaches a meditation technique called "Awareness-Based Sensory Integration." Skills learned in this class make it possible for participants to experience their thoughts and sensations differently, not as "self," but as mere parts of a conditioned "suffereing self." Once one sees the "suffering self" clearly, for what it is, one is no longer possessed by it. As a result, longstanding obesessions and compulsions can be relieved. Beyond that, an opportunity arises, to see beyond one's conditioning to a space of awareness where peace resides. Participants may meditate from 45 minutes to an hour during this workshop so please dress comfortably. "The Serenity Prayer: An Embodiment of Recovery Through Moving Meditation" Presenter: Rev. Sandi Britton, M.Ed., M.Div., AAPC In this workshop, Reverand Britton will present a brief history of the Serenity Prayer, a discussion of the prayer, and why it is so appropriate for recovery. This will be followed by some individual work, asking what people need to let go of, what they need to change, and in what areas of their life they need to ask God for wisdom. Coupled or small group sharing will happen if time permits. The conclusion of this workshop will be devoted to the moving meditation, the embodiment of the prayer. "Seven Powerful Steps to Self-Care" Presenter: George Daranyi This workshop will be a comprehensive, interactive experience that looks at seven foundational steps to establishing and sustaining long-term recovery. It will use poetry, literature, psychology, and clinical research to discuss and challenge the participants to look at how their lives are working or not working. Each participant will leave with a greater clarity about these issues. "Tool Box Tune Up - Dream a New Dream..." Presenter: Andrea Stotsky This workshop is a PLAYSHOP! Come play with Andrea to create a vision board for any area of your life you wish to see transformed. Are you where you want to be? Why not? What is holding you back? What does it FEEL like? We will cut and paste pictures and add glitter and color to our dreams before presenting them to the group for support and to help make it real! "The Art of Living and Dying Transcendence through Creativity" Presenter: Debra Garfield Milner, RN, LCSW Living life one day at a time on life's terms fosters an increase in raw emotions. Beyond the problems that elicit these emotions are hidden opportunities for regeneration and personal transformation. This workshop presents a process that transforms these emotions into gratitude, joy, and faith in life. You will have the opportunity to participate in group exercise, goal mapping, and mind-body-spirit practicies to turn struggles into strength. "Hiking in the Catalinas" Led by Shannon Spollen You will be ferried over to the Pima Canyon Trailhead where we will start our hike up through the Santa Catalina Mountains. Hiking shoes are recommended. This is a moderate level hike. Don't forget your sunblock! "Time for Kids" Presenters: Lori Ferguson, M.S.W., LCSW, and Kathy Piaskowski, M.C., LISAC, LAC Kids and teens can connect through various activities, including swimming, a nature walk, conversation, and games. Hotel Accommodations You may make your room reservations at Westward Look Resort. Be sure to let the resort know that you are with the Sierra Tucson Alumni Reunion to get the special discounted rate. (Reservations must be booked by July 25, 2008, over the phone and not on the resorts' website, to receive the discounted rate.) Westward Look will sell out so it is a good idea to reserve your room as soon as possible! When making reservations, also ask about the cancellation policy so as not to be charged a night's stay if you need to cancel. Most Reunion activities will be held at the Westward Look Resort, which has extended discounted rates of $89.00 per night plus tax for single or double occupancy from Tuesday, August 5, through Wednesday, August 13, 2008. A 10% discount is available on spa services. It is highly recommended that you book your spa services as soon as possible to ensure availability. Be sure to mention that you are with the Sierra Tucson Reunion to get the discounted rate. Please note that there will NOT be shuttle/bus service between other hotels and Westward Look; you will need to provide your own transportation. Westward Look Resort# Top Travel Arrangements If you need assistance with travel arrangements or have questions about hotels, you may call Linda, of Sierra Tucson's Travel Department, at 1-800-522-1292. For transportation from the Tucson International Airport to the resort, please contact Arizona Stagecoach at 520-889-1000 or www.AZstagecoach.com. Cost & Registration The Reunion cost is $175 per adult or $150 per child (7-17 years of age). This includes workshops, presentations, entertainment, meals from Friday dinner through Sunday brunch, transportation Sunday to and from Sierra Tucson, and gift bags to take home. Indianapolis, IN, Area Alumni Dinner 08/20/2008 Wednesday, August 20, 2008
6:30 p.m. Location: Maggiano's 3550 East 86th Street Indianapolis, IN 46240-2424 317-814-0700 Cost: $20 per person. Please register for this dinner by August 15, 2008, online or by telephone at 1-800-624-5858, Ext. 2303. You will need your credit card ready for payment. Patty Reyna, Sierra Tucson's Alumni Coordinator, looks forward to seeing you there! Alumni Nights at Sierra Tucson (See schedule) Time: 5:00 p.m. Where: Sierra Tucson Dates: January 19, 2008 Alumni can come to Sierra Tucson, have dinner, fellowship, and attend a meeting with the patients and Alumni Coordinator, answering some of the their questions about what life is like post-Sierra Tucson. (Alumni must be discharged at least 30 days before returning for Alumni Night.) To register for Alumni Night or ask questions, please call Tim McLeod at 866-638-1650 or e-mail at AlumniCoordinator@SierraTucson.com. |
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