Retreats – Page 6 – Wounded Warriors at Nebo

Couples In Relation 19-21 November 2021

November 27, 2021November 27, 2021
by dottietheadmin

Eight couples and Chaplain Alex from the Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU) at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX. arrived in Fredericksburg Friday afternoon for a weekend of relaxing and with the Chaplain’s help, focusing on emotional awareness, reflection and growth of healthy relationships.

Everyone gathered at Hill Country Church for a delicious dinner with their first focus session to follow the meal. Church members volunteered to cook and serve the dinner while others were there to visit with the couples as they arrived and during the meal making them feel welcome and appreciated.

Saturday morning started with sessions 2 and 3 at the hotel followed by a break for lunch at Hondo’s on Main. Since couples were to spend the afternoon practicing what they had learned, they could set their own schedule for lunch.

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church hosted dinner Saturday evening. Couples were greeted with flowers for the ladies and individual photo which they were provided copies of to take with them. Volunteers served the delicious meal and made everyone feel welcome.

Sunday morning couples attended their last session. Prior to being dismissed, they received a devotional for couples and a box lunch. Some couples indicated they were going to explore Fredericksburg while others were headed back to San Antonio.

Follow this link https://wwnebo.org/photos to see photos of this event.

Many people worked together to make this weekend run smoothly and enjoyable for our guests. Thank you to all the volunteers from H.C. Church, St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, members of the DAR, The Inn on Baron’s Creek, Clear River Ice Cream, Bakery & Deli, Hondo’s on Main, The Museum of the Pacific War, Fritztown Cinema, The Pioneer Museum and the Wounded Warriors at Nebo team. Thank you for the generosity of your time, discounts and donations. Hopefully we haven’t forgotten anyone however if we did, GOD knows who you are!!

Day Event

Spa Day

October 22, 2021
by dottietheadmin

Care givers are on “duty” 24/7. That can become very draining even though they are caring for someone they love. Sometimes a caregiver just needs a chance to get away and relax – think about something totally unrelated to their everyday life. That’s what the Spa Day was designed to do – create an environment where the caregiver is pampered and made to feel special.

We met these ladies at Clear River Bakery and Deli for a snack and orientation ( have it on good authority that the peach cobbler rates a second helping). From there 3 ladies went for massages at FredSpa while the other 3 went for a manicure & pedicure at Allure Nails. We met up for lunch at West End Pizza then the 3 ladies who had gotten massages and were so relaxed they could hardly eat, headed to get their nails done. And the other three were off for massages.

Everyone gathered back at Clear River where the bus was parked to take them back to San Antonio. However, the ladies said they couldn’t leave town without sampling some ice cream. The last we saw of them they were headed inside.

Click on the link to view Photos from the day https://wwnebo.org/photos/wppaspec/oc1/cv0/ab56

Happenings

Unexpected Blessing

June 5, 2021June 5, 2021
by dottietheadmin

This Memorial Day marked the fourth year Pam and Neal Martin of Fredericksburg, TX, have hosted a gathering at their home in remembrance of those men and women who have sacrificed for our country. Each year attendees are treated to food and entertainment for a donation which is then used to help a small local charity.

This year the Martins involved the Nimitz Rotary Club by asking them to provide some of the best smoked brisket I’ve tasted and for names of organizations to consider for the gift. Wounded Warriors at Nebo ministry was one of several suggestions and ended up being chosen as the recipient of the very generous donation of which, 100% goes into the ministry.

Jimmy Culp, President of Nimitz Rotary Club
presents check to Sharon Massey and Dottie Pieper

Thank you all for your generosity. It’s only because of people like you that we can continue to help those who have sacrificed so much.

God Bless you!

SRU Event

May 28, 2021
by dottietheadmin

Active duty military (all branches) in treatment or transition at Fort Sam Houston will meet at a designated area on base to begin their day of fun.

Specific details will be provided at a later date.

NOTE: This event will be held in September. The date will be corrected as soon as the military provides it. Keep checking back if you are interested.

Christmas R&R

May 28, 2021October 13, 2021
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. 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.

SRU Cadre Day Out – CANCELED

May 28, 2021March 21, 2022
by dottietheadmin

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.

Relationship Retreat – CANCELLED DUE TO COVID

May 28, 2021January 22, 2022
by dottietheadmin

This is a Couples only event. It is open to active duty wounded, injured and ill warriors in treatment and/or transition (All branches of the service). Attendance is limited to 15 couples.

Couples will attend Chaplain led sessions aimed at identifying potential problems and how to avoid them. The entire weekend is intended to provide tools to strengthen relationships. In addition to the counseling sessions there will be enough free time for couples to practice some of the things covered in class. Food and lodging will be provided by Wounded Warriors at Nebo, Holy Ghost Lutheran Church and Bethany Lutheran Church.

Couples will arrive in Fredericksburg on Friday afternoon, check into their hotel and later meet at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church for dinner as a group. There will be a short ‘Meet and Greet’ session after dinner. Saturday, after breakfast at the hotel, couples will attend two sessions. The afternoon session will be over early enough to provide couples with a ‘Date Night’. Everyone will meet at Bethany Lutheran Church for dinner. There will be one final session Sunday morning.

Detailed schedule will be provided during the Meet and Greet.

To register contact: SRU Chaplain Alex (503) 261-3757 or your Unit Leadership.

Relationship Retreat

May 28, 2021March 21, 2022
by dottietheadmin

This is a Couples only event. It is open to All branches of the service, active duty wounded, injured and ill warriors in treatment and/or transition. Attendance is limited to 15 couples.

Couples will attend Chaplain and/or Guest Speaker led sessions aimed at identifying potential problems and how to avoid them. The entire weekend is intended to provide tools to strengthen relationships. In addition to the counseling sessions there will be enough free time for couples to practice some of the things covered in class. Food and lodging will be provided by Wounded Warriors at Nebo, Fredericksburg United Methodist Church and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Couples will arrive in Fredericksburg on Friday afternoon, check into their hotel and later meet at Fredericksburg United Methodist Church for dinner as a group. There will be a short ‘Meet and Greet’ session after dinner. Saturday, after breakfast at the hotel, couples will attend two sessions. The afternoon session will be over early enough to provide couples with a ‘Date Night’. Everyone will meet at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for dinner. There will be one final session Sunday morning.

Detailed schedule will be provided during the Meet and Greet.

To register contact: SRU Chaplain Alex (503) 261-3757 or your Unit Leadership.

Day Event

Enchanted Rock

May 28, 2021May 28, 2021
by dottietheadmin

FINALLY!! A group of warriors from the Soldiers in Recovery Unit (formally the Warrior Transition Battalion) came to Fredericksburg on Thursday, May20, 2021 for a day “On the Rock”.

Upon arrival they were met by several Wounded Warriors at Nebo team members and greeted with breakfast tacos, homemade cinnamon roles and other breakfast items. We are firm believers that the Army travels on their stomach. It was a perfect day for climbing Enchanted Rock. It was high 60s when they started and mid 70s by lunch time. Those that didn’t want to climb the rock hiked some of the trails around it.

Several team members met our guests at Hondo’s on Main in Fredericksburg for lunch. All of the climbers were wearing big smiles and said they had really enjoyed “The Rock Area” and were grateful for the day out. It was a treat to visit and get to know them a little.

SSG Pantaleon Montes was gracious enough to share photos he took while exploring the Enchanted Rock area. See all the photos he shared by following this link http://wwnebo.org/photos.

Special thanks go to the following: Brad Findley who donated the breakfast tacos, Hondo’s on Main who gave us a discount, Tammi Searles who made the cinnamon rolls and of course to all of the Wounded Warriors at Nebo team members who participated in organizing and executing this event.

Enchanted Rock Outing

May 17, 2021April 1, 2022
by dottietheadmin

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.