Bluebird Cancer Retreats
retreat program overview
2012 Retreat Schedule
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Newcomers Retreat, April 27 - 29, 2012
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Newcomers Retreat, September 7 - 9, 2012
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Couples Retreat, May 18 - 20, 2012
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Couples Retreat, September 28 - 30, 2012
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Reunion Retreat, October 13 - 14, 2012
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.
Newcomers Retreats are for those who have not yet participated in a Bluebird program. Couples Retreats have been created for cancer patients accompanied by a spouse, sibling, friend, caregiver, or other support person. The Couples Retreat includes joint programming as well as separate programming for those who find themselves in a caregiver or support role.
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.
Retreat Program Schedule* 
Friday
2:00 p.m. - Registration
2:30 p.m. - Welcome & Opening Session
5:30 p.m. - Dinner
7:00 p.m. - Evening Session
Saturday
7:30 a.m. - Breakfast
9:00 a.m. - Morning Sessions
12:00 p.m. - Lunch
1:30 p.m. - Holistic Therapies & Afternoon Activities
5:30 p.m. - Dinner
6:30 p.m. - Evening Session
Sunday
7:30 a.m. - Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - Morning Reflection
9:00 a.m. - Morning Session
11:00 a.m. - Closing Circle
12:00 p.m. - Group Picture & Evaluations
*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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