A firm date has not been set for this event nor has the curriculum. An update will be posted as soon as the information is available.
The objective of this event is to participate in an activity that requires people to work together to achieve the end goal.
Cadre attached to the Fort Sam Houston SRU are eligible to attend.
Contact Chaplain Hatcher if interested.
The annual Family Christmas R&R is one of our favorite events. Dinner will be served in the Nimitz Ball Room at 5 pm by the Nimitz Rotary Club. Five (5) may seem a bit early but that is only an hour before the parade starts. At 6 pm Friday night guests can enjoy Fredericksburg’s beautiful lighted parade. After the parade they can also enjoy other special events at Market Platz such as ice skating. Saturday participants can explore the town at their leisure. They also have free access to the Pioneer Museum and the Museum of the Pacific War.
Breakfast will be at the hotel. Time and location of lunch and dinner will be provided when they are available. Families should all attend the dinners as they are hosted by churches who have put a lot of work in preparation for them.
Attendance is limited to 15 families. Hotel rooms will only sleep 6 so family size is limited to 6. A family can be a single person, a couple, and a couple or single with children below 18 years old.
Active duty patients will be given priority when signing up to attend. However, if there are not 15 families who want to come then the extra rooms are available to Medically Retired Veterans. Any veteran wishing to attend must fill out the request above this announcement and they will be put on a waiting list.
Sign up for Active Duty patients is though the Chaplain Hatcher or Chaplain Gualiva or your unit leader.
This event is for active duty SRU patients in treatment or transition. It will take place at Enchanted Rock Wildlife area. It is one of the warrior’s favorite places in this area. Light breakfast snacks will be provided when participants arrive. They are on their own to hike the rock, explore the caves or hike around the rock. Those who are unable to hike can just enjoy the beauty of God’s creation and bird watch. Climbing Enchanted Rock works up an appetite so following the hike everyone will meet at Hondo’s on Main for lunch.
Interested in participating? Contact Chaplain Hatcher, Fort Sam Houston SRU, or Chaplain Gualiva, Fort Cavazo SRU or your unit leader. Attendance is limited to 20.
Happenings
Day Event
Chaplin Hatcher brought SRU patients, nurses and case managers to Louis Hayes Park in Kerrville, TX for a day of fun on the water. Upon arrival they were greeted by Wounded Warriors at Nebo volunteers with breakfast tacos and other snack items. Then they grabbed a kayak and headed for a leisurely trip on the Guadalupe River. Some even explored the 6 mile hiking trail. Then it was lunch time after which they enjoyed the park for a while and headed back to Fort. Sam Houston. Ben Kvanli, Olympic Outdoor Sports, St. Markus furnished all the kayaks and some much needed instructions. First Baptist Church donated the delicious breakfast tacos.
Photos from this event are in the Photo Album – Kayaking May 14, 2024. Just follow this link https://wwnebo.org/photos You can view or download them. You can also see all photos taken at https://dlroberts.zenfolio.com/p225613472
R & R
Fifteen families (43 people) came to Fredericksburg for the annual lighted parade and Family R&R. The weekend started with dinner at Zion Lutheran Church followed by the parade. The weather was perfect for the parade requiring a light jacket or no jacket at all. Volunteers set up and took down chairs for our guests to sit and enjoy all the floats. According to the chamber, this was the biggest Christmas parade for Fredericksburg.
After the parade guests went exploring. Some went ice skating others just checked out what activities were available for the weekend then headed for the hotel. Families were on their own to enjoy the festivities until Saturday lunch which was catered at Bethany Lutheran Church and later, dinner at St. Joseph’s Halle hosted by the Catholic Daughters. Activities at the Pioneer Museum were very popular with the smaller children.
Our photographer got some great shots of the parade Friday night. They can be view and/or downloaded at his website on Zenfolio | Dave Roberts | 2022 Dec (dinner) and Zenfolio | Dave Roberts | Christmas Parade 2022 (parade).
Wounded Warriors at Nebo thank Zion Luthern Church for hosting Friday’s meal for these families and the Catholic Daughters who provided Saturday’s dinner in addition to games and gifts for the families. In addition, we are grateful to the venues that allowed our guests to participate without paying (they kept track and we paid them later). A special thank you to all the volunteers who make it possible for the families to enjoy a relaxing weekend in Fredericksburg and for making them feel welcome and loved.
Photos of families at the evening meals can be viewed by following the link https://wwnebo.org/photos
Trying to get everyone visible in a group photo proved to be impossible so i have put two views of the families in the photo album.
Participants will be led by a professionally trained chef in creating a delicious meal (yes, you get to eat it).
Space is limited to 10 – 15 participants.
We are still working with the Chaplain to determine the date.
Both date and venue will be announced as soon as available.
This is a family (whether your family is you or you and your spouse or includes children) weekend in Fredericksburg, TX . The event is open to active duty wounded, injured and ill warriors in treatment and/or transition. Attendance is limited to 15 families. Food and lodging will be provided by Wounded Warriors at Nebo, Memorial Presbyterian Church, Nimitz Rotary Club and the Catholic Daughters.
Couples will arrive in Fredericksburg on Friday afternoon, check into the Inn on Baron’s Creek after 3pm and later meet for dinner provided by the Nimitz Rotary Club and Memorial Presbyterian Church. A lighted Christmas Parade will immediately follow dinner. Saturday there are no planned activities except for dinner at St. Joseph’s Hall which will be hosted by the Catholic Daughters. Guests are free to explore Fredericksburg or just hang out until dinner time.
This is a fun family weekend where guests can enjoy the Christmas activities in Fredericksburg. They will receive free access to many of the activities such as ice skating, Pioneer Museum, National Museum of the Pacific and more. Guests are invited to attend a local church of their choice.
This is a time to relax and spend quality time with your family.
Detailed information will be provided when they check into the hotel.
To sign up contact your Unit Leadership or SRU Chaplain Alexander (503) 261-3757.
Active duty Cadre in the Soldier Recovery Unit at Fort Sam Houston will meet at a designated area to begin their day of fun.
Specific details will be provided at a later date.
NOTE: This event will be held in March. The date will be corrected as soon as the military provides it. Keep checking back if you are interested.
Check with your Unit Leadership or Chaplain Alexander (503) 261-3757 for more information and/or to sign up.
Active duty military (all branches of the service) in treatment or transition at Fort Sam Houston will meet at a designated area on base, board a bus and travel to Enchanted Rock State Park for a day enjoying the out of doors. You can hike up or around (or both) Enchanted Rock, explore the cave, bird watch or just enjoy being in a beautiful place. Go to their website https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/enchanted-rock for more park information.
Breakfast items will be available upon arrival and lunch will be provided.
Interested parties should contact SRU Chaplain Alexander (503) 267-3757 or your Unit Commander.
