Widows & Widowers Support Group
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Sending out a reminder about the Ohio Autumn Gathering, aka the Ohio Hoedown, in case you would like to join us. I think there are a few rooms that remain in the block of rooms designated for our group. Don't forget to make your reservations if you are planning on staying overnight (motel information below).
Those who are definitely coming:
Karen Dugan
lkmeb
lovingrob
Mgould
missmybaby2009
monnow
oatsguy
pathoflife
Deb (guest of pathoflife)
kkbz
Joely
Those who are thinking about it or trying to work out the details:
christinebe
Bev (guest of christinebe)
Donale
Hard2smile
wendywillow
msgmylarry
If I have left anyone out, please let me know. I will make the correction. Also, six (as of this date) of the definites are arriving on Friday night. I plan on meeting them for dinner and an evening of chit chat and enjoyment; the 'wingding' will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Let me know if you will be arriving early. It would help in making arrangements for the evening.
I sure hope those of you who have not been able to attend one of the earlier Gatherings will consider joining us. It will be a day to connect and put a face with a nameat last!!! As I've mentioned before, the other Gatherings have been uplifting and full of just plain fun. I think it surprised all of us how quickly we bonded. Conversations ranged from lighthearted and fun-loving to camaraderie between determined survivors. What a special group of people the DSers arekindhearted, supportive, and compassionate.
OHIO GATHERING
WHEN:
November 12-14. The main day being Saturday, November 13, 11:30 a.m.
WHERE:
The Gathering will be held at my house (address to be given by private message), hoping that all of you can stay for a bonfire in the evening. Remember those S'mores!!!! If the weather is too nippy, there's always the roaring fire in the fireplace where S'mores can be made.
LODGING:
Hampton Inn, 11484 Allen Road, Jeffersonville, OH 43128 (1-71 Exit 65 @ Route 35) (740-948-9499), $80.10, not including tax. This includes a hot Continental Breakfast.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
To receive the special price, there is a Code to mention when making your reservations. Please contact me by private message, and I will be glad to give you that Code. If we are not yet friends, please make a friend request so that I can give you additional information privately.
Thanks to all. Hope to meet you in person in November. TJ
Those who are definitely coming:
Karen Dugan
lkmeb
lovingrob
Mgould
missmybaby2009
monnow
oatsguy
pathoflife
Deb (guest of pathoflife)
kkbz
Joely
Those who are thinking about it or trying to work out the details:
christinebe
Bev (guest of christinebe)
Donale
Hard2smile
wendywillow
msgmylarry
If I have left anyone out, please let me know. I will make the correction. Also, six (as of this date) of the definites are arriving on Friday night. I plan on meeting them for dinner and an evening of chit chat and enjoyment; the 'wingding' will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Let me know if you will be arriving early. It would help in making arrangements for the evening.
I sure hope those of you who have not been able to attend one of the earlier Gatherings will consider joining us. It will be a day to connect and put a face with a nameat last!!! As I've mentioned before, the other Gatherings have been uplifting and full of just plain fun. I think it surprised all of us how quickly we bonded. Conversations ranged from lighthearted and fun-loving to camaraderie between determined survivors. What a special group of people the DSers arekindhearted, supportive, and compassionate.
OHIO GATHERING
WHEN:
November 12-14. The main day being Saturday, November 13, 11:30 a.m.
WHERE:
The Gathering will be held at my house (address to be given by private message), hoping that all of you can stay for a bonfire in the evening. Remember those S'mores!!!! If the weather is too nippy, there's always the roaring fire in the fireplace where S'mores can be made.
LODGING:
Hampton Inn, 11484 Allen Road, Jeffersonville, OH 43128 (1-71 Exit 65 @ Route 35) (740-948-9499), $80.10, not including tax. This includes a hot Continental Breakfast.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
To receive the special price, there is a Code to mention when making your reservations. Please contact me by private message, and I will be glad to give you that Code. If we are not yet friends, please make a friend request so that I can give you additional information privately.
Thanks to all. Hope to meet you in person in November. TJ
Hope we don't get snow befor then......lol
L
I sure wish you could be here with us. I'm not worried about ice and snow yet. I checked the weather forecast, and it's supposed to be close to 60 during the day with just a chance of a few showers. So, any who are reading this, don't put the chains on your tires yet :>) I think we're gonna be OK. We may have to use the fireplace as an outside fire pit for those S'mores if we get those sprinkles, but one way or another we're havin' S'mores!!!
We'll miss you, Darlene. TJ
TJ..let me know where to go and when on that friday night..please
I sent you a private message with time, place, and details for Friday. As I mentioned in my PM, there will be 10 arriving on Friday night, and they will have a chance to unwind here at my home with supper and some R&R after their travels. Saturday there will be 14 attending, as of this post.
If a nature walk in the maple syrup sugar bush, aka just plain woods, appeals to any of you, bring some walk-in-the-woods duds. Not sure that will appeal to anyone after traveling, but I thought I would throw it out to you anyhow. And just in case you're wondering, Lori, no, I want make you tap any trees.
If there are others who are thinking they would like to take a drive to Ohio, the more the merrier. These Gatherings are not exclusive by any stretch of the imagination. As Linda (Lininsocal) said so well, 'These get together's are not a cry feast, they are inspirational, helpful, comforting and offer us a really nice time." I guess my only addition to that would be that we will have a Yee Haw time as we enjoy just being ourselves and not someone who others think we should be.
Hope others decide to take the plunge and join us. TJ
L