Retreats – Page 5 – Wounded Warriors at Nebo

Family Christmas R&R

December 31, 2022
by dottietheadmin

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.

Day Event

Enchanted Rock -13 Oct 2022

October 20, 2022October 20, 2022
by dottietheadmin

What a perfect day for an outdoor adventure. It was a sunny day with a temperature in the upper 60’s. The bus arrived at Enchanted Rock with 13 souls who were either in treatment or transition or helping care for them at Fort Sam Houston ready to explore the area. Elizabeth & Sharon were waiting for them with kolaches, juice and other munchies. After introductions and some other formalities everyone was off to hike up the Rock or follow the trails around the base of it. When everyone returned to the pavilion where there were still some snacks, there were lots of pictures and stories to share. Eventually everyone got back into the bus and headed for lunch at Hondo’s on Main. After eating they had to head back to San Antonio so they could pick up their children.

Although hiking is part of the physical therapy for warriors in treatment, they enjoy getting out in the “wild” at Enchanted Rock for a change. This was a first time experience for many of the attendees. It is such a blessing to visit with the men and women who come on these outings and hear the joy in their voices as they share their experience and you just know they were not only physically exercising but mentally relaxing also. There was little to no thought about “my next appointment”.

These outings wouldn’t happen without volunteers and supporters like the DAR who made the homemade cookies. And Hondo’s on Main who always takes very good care of us. Wounded Warriors at Nebo team members Elizabeth Fargason and Sharon Massey who went to Enchanted Rock bright and early to set up the snacks and drinks and greet the patients upon their arrival. Thank You one and all!!

A BIG thank you to the soldiers who shared their pictures taken on their hike. They can be view by following this link https://wwnebo.org/photos

Photos have also been posted on Facebook.com/ww.nebo in album titled Enchanted Rock-13 October 2022.

Family R&R

October 12, 2022October 17, 2022
by dottietheadmin

This is a very unstructured event. Participants will be on their own to ‘do their own thing’ except for meals. Space is limited to 15 families (a family may be a couple with or without children or a single person).

Among entertainment opportunities to be provided are admission to the movies, admission to the Musuem of the Pacific War and the Pioneer Museum. There is always live music at many places along main street.

Attendees will check into their hotel after 3pm on Friday where reservations in their names will be waiting. Then everyone will gather for dinner at 5:30pm. On Saturday we will meet for lunch and dinner.

Participants are encouraged to attend a local church. Locations and worship times will be provided.

More details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Cooking from Scratch

October 12, 2022October 12, 2022
by dottietheadmin

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.

April Day Event – TBD

October 10, 2022October 12, 2022
by dottietheadmin

This will be an event where warriors (all military branches) gather for several hours of fun and relaxation. Prior events have included visiting Natural Caverns, Hiking Enchanted Rock, Fishing, Spa Day.

Attendance is limited to 15 participants.

Details including the correct date will be provided as soon as possible.

March Day Event – TBD

October 10, 2022October 12, 2022
by dottietheadmin

Attendance is limited to 15.

Details including the correct date will be posted as soon as available.

Couples Retreat

October 10, 2022October 14, 2022
by dottietheadmin

This will be a retreat in Fredericksburg, TX led by Chaplain Alex. Food and Lodging will be provided.

Participants will arrive and check into their hotel after 3pm on the 3rd. There will be reservations in each participant’s name. Dinner will be served at 6pm followed by the Chaplain’s first session. Saturday, after breakfast at the hotel, participants will assemble in a conference room with Chaplain Alex to continue their discussions. After lunch participants are free to explore Fredericksburg or simply relax until dinner which will be served at 6pm.

Entertainment opportunities available include free admission to Fredericksburg’s movie theater, Museum of the Pacific War and Pioneer Museum.

You are eligible to attend if you are assigned to the SRU (or equivalent for the Marines, Navy & Air Force) and are in treatment or transition. Space is limited to 15 couples. Sign up through Chaplain Alex (503) 261-3757 or your Unit Leader.

Further Details will follow as they become available.

Family Christmas R&R

October 8, 2022October 12, 2022
by dottietheadmin

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 of all military branches. Attendance is limited to 15 families. Food will be provided by Wounded Warriors at Nebo, Zion Lutheran Church, and the Catholic Daughters. Lodging provided by Wounded Warriors at Nebo who will have reservations in participants name waiting for their arrival.

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 Zion Lutheran 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 (church worship times and location will be provided).

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.

News Letters

2Q22 Newsletter

July 1, 2022July 1, 2022
by dottietheadmin

To read or download the latest Newsletter, follow the link N-L 6-22

It feels so good being “Back in Business”

Soldiers Songs & Voices

April 5, 2022
by dottietheadmin

If you are a combat wounded veteran from any branch of the service or if you were deployed to a combat zone and are interested in participating in this event, let us know by contacting Elizabeth Fargason at (830) 998-3254 or [email protected]. Space is limited to 15 participants and their spouses.

Wounded Warriors at Nebo is partnering with The Texas Heritage Music Foundation to provide a Soldiers Songs & Voices event where veterans who served in combat zones will work with professional song writers to create a song that tells their story. “The Soldiers Songs & Voices, a non profit organization, has been helping veterans using the therapeutic modality of songwriting with the aftermath of combat duty since 2011.”

Facilitators will arrive in Fredericksburg Thursday, September 15. Participating veterans will arrive on Friday, September 16th. Then on Saturday, September 17, the veterans and song writers will present their songs.

Currently the following musicians are scheduled as facilitators: Dustin Welch, George Ensle, Butch Hancock & Bernie Nelson.

Copied from SSV’s website: “Soldier Songs & Voices is a nonprofit organization that provides free instruments and songwriting lessons to veterans as a form of post-conflict care. Through music education and community-based outreach, we provide veterans with tools to turn their stories into songs so the nation can hear their voices. Our goal is to create communities that honor veterans of all generations. We do not just support veterans–we invest in them.” Check out their website at https://www.soldiersongsandvoices.com/ for more information and some of the songs they have helped other veterans write.

Remember, food and lodging cost you nothing!!

Food and lodging will be provided by Wounded Warriors at Nebo and Soldiers Songs and Voices.