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APDA Young Onset Retreat in TN - March Want to visit beautiful East Tennessee in the early spring? Want to put names to faces? Want to bring the entire family for a relaxing yet exciting weekend? THEN THIS IS IT! APDA Young Onset Retreat Townsend, TN March 16-17-18 *Sponsored by the American Parkinson's Disease Association Support Groups of Alabama, Louisiana, North Florida, Mississippi, & Tennessee Carla Cothran, Caryn Crenshaw, & Brenda Allred (APDA Nurse Coordinators) Due to hurricane damage, the APDA Young Onset Parkinson's Retreat (held in the past in Ocean Springs, MS), is scheduled for Townsend, TN; Thurs. March 16 thru Sun. March 19 (3 nights). Townsend in NE Tennessee, is near Knoxville, where you would fly into McGhee-Tyson Airport. If driving, Townsend is about 600 miles from Ocean Springs. This beautiful, peaceful area is located at the entrance to the Great Smokey Mountains. Just moments away is Cades Cove, (www.nps.gov/grsm/gsmsite/cadescove ) the most visited area of the national parks. Visit the Cove which is full of nature and history, and such recreational activities as camping and fishing. There's also a lush 18-hole golfcourse in Townsend, Laurel Valley Golf ( www.laurelvalleygolf.com/golf ). Or drive a short distance to Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg, home of Dollywood Theme Park, Ripley's Aquarium, and numerous other family activities, not to mention some great shopping, candy & craft shops!) Plans are to stay at Best Western Valley View Lodge (see website for amenities www.valleyviewlodge.com ). There will be times to socialize, water aerobics at the indoor pool, a possible hayride, a pie eatin' contest, and other adult and family activities, culminating in a Hillbilly Hoedown on Saturday night (ya'll bring yer overalls!). *Costs: If donations and grants play into this retreat, accommodations will be funded, as well as food. However, if you are able to pay a small fee of $40 per person (cap of $150 per family), this will help offset expenses. You will need to **MAKE YOUR OWN RESERVATIONS**: Mention Young Parkinson Weekend to get the group rate. Let us know if you need a scholarship. Toll free number for Lodge: 1-800-292-4844 Register NOW with Caryn Crenshaw --- [log in to unmask] or call toll-free 1-800-493-2842 Visit the website for pictures http://pwnkle.com/october/ (sorry - online registration is not available) Peggy PS I have attended of these retreats - they are educational, but the focus is on family and friends networking for support! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn