Christmas Parade and Festival of Lights

This is a weekend where guests can do as much or as little as they wish. They arrive Friday afternoon and check into their lodging then meet for an early dinner. Immediately following dinner everyone gathers on Main Street to watch the lighted parade. After the parade those who wish may go to the after party, ice skating or just stroll main street enjoying the Christmas decorations. Saturday they are on their own to explore the town and/or surrounding area, enjoy special events going on that weekend or just hang out. Meals will be provided. Admission to the Museum of the Pacific War, Pioneer Museum and Fritztown Cinema will be provided to those interested. Check out from accommodations is 11 a.m. A list of churches will be provided so guests can attend prior to returning to San Antonio if they wish.

Sign up is through the WTB Chaplain’s office who will post a signup sheet about 2 weeks prior to the event. This event is for wounded, injured and ill and their family or care provider. Family is defined as a Warrior, his/her spouse and children up to 18 yrs old living at home. Cadre and staff are not eligible for this event unless required as a care provider. Questions may be directed to the Chaplain’s office.

Specific details regarding lodging, meal times & location, etc will be provided to guests at a later date.

Marriage Retreat Weekend

This is a weekend where Couples receive counseling from the WTB Chaplain and guest speakers. The intent is to show couples how to identify potential problems and ways to address them. They arrive Friday afternoon and check into their lodging then meet for dinner and their first counseling session at a church. Saturday there are two or three counseling sessions then they are on their own to explore the town and/or surrounding area, enjoy special events going on that weekend or just hang out. Meals will be provided. Child care is provided during counseling sessions. Admission to the Museum of the Pacific War, Pioneer Museum and Fritztown Cinema will be provided to those interested. Check out from accommodations is 11 a.m. A list of churches will be provided so guests can attend prior to returning to San Antonio if they wish.

Sign up is through the WTB Chaplain’s office who will post a signup sheet about 2 weeks prior to the event. This event is for wounded, injured and ill and their family or care provider. Family is defined as a Warrior, his/her spouse and children between the ages of infant to 18 yrs old living at home. Cadre and staff are not eligible for this event unless required as a care provider. Questions may be directed to the Chaplain’s office.

Specific details regarding lodging, meal times & location, etc will be provided to guests at a later date.

Happenings

New Chaplain

Tuesday we had the pleasure of meeting and lunching with the new WTB chaplain in addition to Chaplain Thompson who is being deployed to Korea and Chaplain Assistant Cincotta who will be here to help Chaplain Shannon get acclimated to his new assignment. It has been a pleasure working with Chaplain Thompson. His passion for helping those in pain, both physical and emotional, was in inspiration to all involved. He will be missed.

However, we are looking forward to working with Chaplain Shannon who expressed a desire to continue with the Retreats, R&Rs, Couples in Crisis and Spiritual Fitness events that we organize and host. He is the fourth chaplain that Wounded Warriors at Nebo will have worked with since the ministry started in 2011. God has really blessed this ministry by sending chaplains who are willing to work with us to help the wounded, injured and ill and their families in whatever way we can.

Day Event

Kick Up Your Boots

May 26th was our annual fundraiser featuring Bernie Nelson and Thomas Michael Riley in concert. What a great night!! Great Music! Packed Crowd! Generous People! It was a perfect storm. People were competitively bidding on silent auction items and trying not to miss any of the great music. We interrupted the music from time to time to draw prizes. Grand prize, $1,200 toward a cruise from any port to any destination, was won by Nathan Crenwelge. Second prize, $1,000 in $50 gift cards went to Jim Heupel. Third prize, $550 cash, to Farley Hemphill. In addition, there were multiple gift baskets, gift cards, etc won. People’s generosity was overwhelming and not just those attending the concert but all who purchased tickets for the drawing and donated items for the silent auction. In addition to the numerous local supporters (Fredericksburg and surrounding area) there were many who were visiting our fair town from Houston, Midland, New Mexico to name a few. GOD really blessed this fund raising event. Proceeds will help WWAN to provide respite to the wounded, injured, & ill active military, medically retired veterans and their families.

In a true act of selflessness and generosity, several winners of both the drawings and silent auction items immediately gave their winnings to a warrior(s) attending the concert or donated their winnings back to WWAN to be used at a future event for the warriors.

SPECIAL THANKS to Western Edge Cellars who provided the space for the concert and their staff for excellent service, Inn on Barons Creek for discounted rates for the warriors who attended and all the tireless volunteers whose labor is priceless.

Click on “Photos” on the menu at the top of the page to see more photos from the fundraiser.

Family Retreat in Fredericksburg

This retreat will feature counseling classes for the couples. While the couples are with the chaplain the children will be involved in their own activities. Families will be reunited after the counseling classes for meals and some free time to enjoy Fredericksburg, attend movies, tour galleries, etc.

The retreat begins Friday evening with dinner, orientation and a short session with the chaplain. There will be several sessions for the couples Saturday after which they will enjoy a family dinner at one of the Fredericksburg churches. There is usually one session Sunday morning then the families are free to enjoy Fredericksburg or head home.

Refresh Family Day

This event is for Cadre and their families. It will be held at the Fort Sam Houston Aquatic Center. This is a day the families can relax and play together. The chaplain will also share some tips for handling the job related stress. Lunch will be provided by Wounded Warriors at Nebo. Space is limited so contact the WTB Chaplain’s office to sign up for this fun day.

Card Making at WFSC

Join us in the Craft Room at WFSC at 1000 and make a couple of greeting cards to take home with you. The class is open to anyone but limited to 10 people. Whether you have never made a card or are an “old timer”, it’s fun and relaxing – a great way to focus on something other than appointments, etc., and there is always a dessert at the end. There is a signup sheet in the common area at WFSC but you can just show up and join the fun and fellowship.

Hope to see you there- Bring a friend.

Building Blocks for a Healthy Marriage

Couples will gather at Maggiano’s Restaurant at the Rim in San Antonio, TX for some presentations relative to building a healthy marriage and a nice dinner.

Interested couples should contact the WTB Chaplain’s office to sign up.

Resiliency Day

The WTB Chaplain is organizing a Battalion Morale Booster Resiliency Day. Location has yet to be determined.

Lunch will be provided by Wounded Warriors at Nebo.

For more information and to signup for the outing contact the WTB Chaplain’s office.

News Letters

Newsletter 4Q18

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