October 19, 2023 – October 22, 2023
245 East Ina Road
Description:
Resident & Family Member Alumni are cordially invited to attend the annual
Sierra Tucson Alumni Retreat, S.T.A.R. 36,
Celebrating 36 Years of Reconnecting & Renewing Our Recovery!
Alumni Retreat Schedule
| Thursday, October 19 | |
| 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Registration & Bookstore open |
| 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Time to relax, schedule a spa service, pool time, hiking, connect with others, etc. |
| 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Yoga Stretch |
| 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Dinner |
| 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Getting Connected & Retreat Kickoff |
| Friday, October 20 | |
| 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. | Hiking in the Catalinas |
| 7:15 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. | Support Group Meeting & Meditation |
| 7:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Registration & Bookstore open |
| 9:15 a.m. – Noon | Morning Presentations |
| Noon | Lunch |
| 1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Afternoon Presentation |
| 4:00 p.m. | Buses depart to Sierra Tucson for campus visit and alumni support group meetings |
| 6:00 p.m. | Buses depart Sierra Tucson |
| 6:30 p.m. | Dinner at Westward Look |
| Saturday, October 21 | |
| 6:45 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. | Nature Walk at Westward Look |
| 7:15 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. | Support Group Meeting & Meditation |
| 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Bookstore open |
| 7:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 9:15 a.m. – Noon | Morning Presentations |
| 11:30 a.m. | Lunch |
| 1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Afternoon Presentation |
| 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Time to Relax |
| 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Dinner and Entertainment |
| Sunday, October 22 |
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| 7:15 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. | Support Group Meeting & Meditation |
| 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Group Activity & Closing |
| 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Brunch |
Registration
The Retreat cost is $250 per person. This includes workshops, presentations, entertainment, meals from Thursday reception through Sunday brunch, transportation Friday to and from Sierra Tucson, and gift bags to take home.
Online registration begins July 15, 2023.
Hotel Accommodations
All Retreat activities, with the exception of Friday afternoon’s activities, will be held at the Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa, which has extended discounted rates ($159 single/double occupancy and $169 for triple/quad occupancy plus tax & resort fee) until September 27, 2023 or once room block has filled. Reservations received after September 27, 2023, are subject to availability at the Resort’s prevailing rate.
To make a reservation, you can either do so online or call by contacting Westward Look Resort’s group reservation specialist Hilary Lietz at (520) 917-2465, and be sure to let them know you are with the Sierra Tucson Annual Retreat. Westward Look has sold out in the past, so it is a good idea to reserve your room as soon as possible! When making reservations, ask about the cancellation policy so as not to be charged a night’s stay if you need to cancel.
Wyndham Grand Westward Look Resort & Spa > Property Map
A 10% discount is available on spa services at the Westward Look Sonoran Spa (520) 917-2467. 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 Annual Retreat to receive 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.
Presentation details will be added summer 2023
S.T.A.R. 36 Hosts
Tim McLeod, Director of Alumni Relations & Connect365 at (913) 269-1323 or Tim.McLeod@SierraTucson.com
Robert Lachapelle, Alumni Coordinator & Connect365 Manager at (520) 624-4000 ext. 672 or Robert.Lachapelle@SierraTucson.com.
