Bluebird Cancer Retreats
retreat program overview
2010 Retreat Schedule (updated)
- Newcomers Retreat, April 30 - May 2
- Newcomers Retreat, September 10 - 12
- Couples Retreat, May 21 - 23
- Couples Retreat, October 8 - 10
- Reunion Retreat, November 13 - 14
Through the unique experience of weekend programs, Bluebird Cancer Retreats participants have a very special opportunity for listening and learning, not only about their disease, but insights from others like themselves who live with cancer. Participants will find time to reflect, share, and learn about coping with cancer while participating in a variety of educational, recreational, and social activities.
Bluebird’s weekend retreats are held on the shores of Lake Michigan at the Camp Geneva Conference Center. Located just 5 miles north of Holland, Michigan, Camp Geneva's beautiful facilities and breathtaking natural surroundings provide the ideal setting in which to experience respite and renewal for those on the cancer journey.
Bluebird Cancer Retreats are staffed by medical, spiritual, and social professionals along with cancer survivors and volunteers, and are carefully constructed to ensure a dynamic healing journey toward emotional well-being. Our retreat staff and volunteers - many of whom are cancer survivors themselves - have a deep commitment to the health of the human spirit, as well as the body.
Newcomers Retreat Program Schedule* 
Friday
11:30 a.m. - Registration & Light Snack
12:30 p.m. - Opening Circle & Introductions
2:00 p.m. - Alive & Well Yoga with Barb Badaloti
5:00 p.m. - Dinner
6:30 p.m. - Craft: Bluebird Blanket of Hope
7:30 p.m. - Swap it Bingo with Prizes!
9:00 p.m. - Camp Fire
Saturday
7:30 a.m. - Breakfast
9:00 a.m. - 11:30
Rising to the Challenges of Everyday Life
with Terry Bienkowski, Gold Heart Productions
12:15 p.m. - Lunch
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Walk and Talk with Retreat Staff/Fellow Campers
2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Healing Touch, Massage Therapy, Reflexology
Building Bluebird Houses
6:00 p.m. - Dinner
7:30 p.m. - Bluebird No Talent “Talent” Review
9:00 p.m. - Camp Fire
Sunday
7:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. - Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - Morning Service
9:15 - 9:45 - Free time
9:45 a.m. - Celebrate Life
with Sister Sue Tracy, OP
11:30 a.m. - Closing Circle
12:45 p.m. - Group Picture
1:00 p.m. - Lunch & Farewell
*Every effort will be made to ensure that this published schedule is accurate, but Bluebird reserves the right to make changes or adjustments if necessary.
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