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Spring 2013 Calendar


Wind River Cancer Wellness Retreats

Our retreats focus on healing and allow men and women to experience the strength that comes from new friendships.

Dates:  April 11 - 14th or May 24th - 27th

Location:  Wind River, Green Creek, NC

Audience:  Men and women living with cancer

Cost:  No charge!

More details about our retreats can be found HERE

Email us to request an Application at info@WindRiverServices.org


(please do not be too surprised if we have a waiting list for these retreats ... that said, we do follow up with all applicants!)

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Stress-Less Workshop at the Cancer Survivor School, AmHealth

A wonderful 10 week series for cancer survivors, post treatment.  This workshop will focus on leaving behind unwanted and unneeded stresses and moving in a forward direction, filled with peace, health and happiness.

Date:  Tuesday April 30th (noon)

Location: Anderson, SC

Audience: class attendees

Cost:  No charge but pre-registration is required.  


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Cancer Wellness Walk for Wind River

Participate in our first on-site fundraiser for Wind River --- enjoy a Walk in the Woods with friends and family, followed by an afternoon of Fun and Music!  Registration open to the first 30 sign-ups. 

Date:  May 4th (10am - 4pm)

Location:  Wind River, Green Creek, NC


Audience:  Survivors and others interested in "Paying It Forward"

Registration and Pledge Requirements: Walk for Wind River



Healthcare Professional Wellness Retreat

This special multi-day Oncology Healthcare Professional Wellness Retreat will support healthcare professionals in their journey to complete wellness and healing in order to better support their oncology patients.

Date:  Early June

Location:  Wind River, Green Creek, NC

Audience:  Doctors, Nurses, Social Workers

Registration:  CLOSED

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Elements of Purpose Retreat

Explore the your sense of purpose through the elements of nature including rock climbing, kayaking, yoga, meditation and deep soul raising exercises that will leave you reeling in the awe-inspiring power of your own life.

Date:  June 7th - 9th

Location:  Wind River, Green Creek, NC

Audience:  Women exploring their life's purpose

Register:  FULL

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Tai Chi Celebration Day on Lake Norman

Third annual Tai Chi Demonstration Day at Lake Norman in support of those with cancer.  Sponsored by Tai Chi Mike and hosted by John and Rose, come on out for this morning of fun, an introduction to Tai Chi and great food!

Date:  10am Saturday June 22nd (Tai Chi on the Water, all levels welcome followed by lunch)

Location:  Lake Norman, NC

Audience:  Everyone! Good family day.

Cost:  No cost.  Donations requested in support of our Cancer Wellness Retreats

Register:  Contact Shannon at info@WindRiverServices.org


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24 Hours of Booty

Come and celebrate with Dave and Shannon and ALL the amazing riders at the Charlotte 24 Hours of Booty evening. (This is a 24 hour cycling fundraising event)   Booty Riders are a terrific supporter of Wind River Cancer Wellness Retreat and other outstanding cancer support and research organizations.  

Even if you are not riding, it is a blast to come out and cheer on the riders!!

Date:  Friday July 26th - 27th

Location:  Bootyville, Charlotte, NC

Audience:  Cyclist must be registered but the whole family is welcome to come out and cheer on riders!  www.24hoursofbooty.org


SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR WELLNESS GUESTS of 2013: 

  • Tai Chi Mike of Charlotte, NC
  • Shirley Ballantyne (RN, Healing Touch Therapist of Mission Hospital)
  • Robbie Warren, Drumming and Ceremony Specialist (OtterDance.com)
  • Debra Benfield, Founder of Body In Mind Nutrition
  • Joanne Henley, Oncology Chaplin at Forsyth Cancer Center
  • Carolyn Hatchell, Artist/Survivor (Healing Arts)
And of course thanks to our 2012 Wellness Guests
  • RoSusan Mock (Wind River Alum) (Colorist and Art Expert of Anderson, SC)
  • Amy Bernstein (Licensed Therapist and Hypnotherapist of Lakeside Therapy, Davidson, NC)
  • Lynn Felder, Yoga Therapist, Winston Salem, NC
  • Kaliana, Turn on Your Happy, Charlotte, NC
  • Greg Whitt (Professional Drum Facilitator of www.Drumforchange.com)
  • Kevin Harris, Licensed Massage Therapist and Reiki Practitioner of Hand On Therapy in Charlotte, NC


Volunteer Opportunities 2013:


Contact us at: info@WindRiverServices.org


PROPERTY WORK DAYS

4th Annual Tom Sawyer Volunteer Day at Wind River:  March 23rd

Sign up with Shannon AKA Tom Sawyer!


FUNDRAISING

Interested in doing a fundraising event for Wind River?  


RETREAT TRANSPORTATION DRIVERS

Let is know if you might be interested in helping transport participants who are flying into NC for our retreat, or who otherwise cannot drive themselves!


COOKING and / or CLEANING

Enjoy cooking?  Drop us a note if this is up your alley.


SILENT AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED

Wind River will be hosting a Silent Auction and Celebration Event later this year. If you or someone you know have unique Services, Art, or other items for the auction, touch base!

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