R&R – Page 3 – Wounded Warriors at Nebo

Hiking the Rock

September 5, 2024September 6, 2024
by dottietheadmin

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.

Kayaking in San Marcos

September 5, 2024September 5, 2024
by dottietheadmin

This day event is specifically for the wounded, injured & ill at Fort Sam Houston and Fort Cavazos. Participants will enjoy a day kayaking, on the San Marcos River. When they arrive in San Marcos they will be treated to breakfast at Bens Kerby Lane Cafe. Then they will be outfitted with life vests, canoes and some basic instructions for their adventure on the river. They disembark at the Olympic Outdoor Center where box lunches will be waiting for them.

Meals will be provided by Wounded Warriors at Nebo. Kayaks and equipment provided by Olympic Outdoor Center. Transportation provided by military.

Team Building

September 5, 2024September 6, 2024
by dottietheadmin

This event is designed for cadre members attending patients at Fort Cavazos. This is a team building event that will be led by Chaplain Gualiva. If interested in attending or want more information, please contact Chaplain Gualiva or your Unit Leader.

Transportation will be provided by Fort Cavazos. Lunch will be provided by Wounded Warriors at Nebo.

Kayaking

March 7, 2024April 16, 2024
by dottietheadmin

The Guadalupe River in Kerrville is beautiful. The Louise Hays Park is just off Sidney Baker Rd at 202 Thompson Dr. It has a 6 mile walking trail, lots of shade, kayaking and fishing opportunities. However, you need to let us know in advance if you plan to fish. In addition, there is a Splash Pad where you can cool down if it’s hot or you just want to play in it.

Lunch will be at a pavilion in the park. Instructions for ordering your lunch will be included in an email of information you will receive after signing up to attend.

This event is limited to 15 people.

To sign up:

Active Duty: any military branch, in treatment or transition contact Chaplain Hatcher’s office (210) 808-6609.

Medically discharged: Follow the link above and complete the registration form.

News Letters

4Q23 Newsletter

January 12, 2024January 12, 2024
by dottietheadmin

You can read this newsletter on line or download it to read later. News and events happening during the 4th quarter of 2023 are covered in this newsletter. Please feel free to share it with anyone you believe would be interested. Follow this link to begin reading N-L 12-23

Enjoy!!

Wounded Warriors at Nebo

R & R

Family Holiday R&R

December 6, 2023December 6, 2023
by dottietheadmin

What a perfect weekend for being outside!! Evenings a light jacket or sweat shirt was sufficient and during the day it was warm enough that no wrap was required. Much better than the year it was freezing.

Fifteen families joined Wounded Warriors at Nebo in Fredericksburg for kicking off the Christmas season. Friday the annual Lighted Christmas Parade (the biggest one ever with 155 entries!) followed dinner at the Nimitz Ballroom. The Nimitz Rotary Club cooked and hosted the dinner serving prime rib, smoked chicken, scalloped potatoes and french green beans. If guests still had room after all that there were desserts provided by the Renovators Sunday School Class, Fredericksburg UMC. Needless to say, no one went away hungry. After the parade, everyone scattered. Some going to check out the ice skating and other activities at Market Platz while others headed for the hotel.

Saturday everyone was on their own until lunch at Hondo’s on Main then more exploring until dinner at St. Joseph’s Halle. The Catholic Daughters provided a delicious meal of smoked turkey, ham and various side dishes. And again, there were ample desserts to satisfy any sweet tooth. There was an activity area for kids who were not interested in the “Name that Song” game. In addition, every child was able to pick at least one gift from the tables of gifts.

This was a really good group! Attending were both active duty and medically retired veterans. Among them there were singles, couples, and couples with children (in fact there were 25 children). Some of the attendees were old friends but most are new friends.

To see photos from the event go to the top of the page and click on the ‘Photos’ tab.

Day Event

Cool and Cloudy

October 16, 2023October 16, 2023
by dottietheadmin

Thursday, 10 October 2023, was in the mid 60s and partly cloudy when the 9 soldiers arrived at Enchanted Rock. Chaplain Hatcher from the Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU) at Fort Sam Houston had brought patients from the SRU for a day of play on the “Rock”. Getting them away from the stress they face everyday.

They were met at the Enchanted Rock pavilion by Sharon Massey and Brenda Novian who had brought lots of breakfast items, fruit, cookies, etc. All made the hike to the summit most with a stop to enjoy the views or rest now and then.

Everyone worked up an appetite, so when all were back at the pavilion, they headed to Hondo’s on Main for lunch. By then the sun had broken through warming it up slightly. During lunch there was lots of conversation sharing experiences. For desert Sharon suggested ice cream at Clear River Ice Cream, Bakery & Deli. About half said they were too full but the others were game. When all was said and done, everyone got either ice cream or pastry.

Wounded Warriors at Nebo sends a special thanks for the homemade cookies made by members of the Ephraim Andrews chapter of the DAR. There wasn’t one left! What the soldiers didn’t eat at the park they took for a snack on the way back to San Antonio. We also thank Hondo’s who always makes us feel welcome and gives us a break on the cost.

The soldiers were gracious enough to share photos with us. They can be viewed by following this link https://wwnebo.org/photos

Fly Fishing Workshop

October 8, 2023
by dottietheadmin

Healing Waters and Wounded Warriors at Nebo are teaming up to provide a two day Fly Fishing Workshop. Warriors will arrive at the VFW in Fredericksburg by 9am on Tuesday, November 7th. There they will be taught how to tie flies after which they will enjoy lunch. Later they will practice casting. Dinner will be provided that evening. On Wednesday, November 8th after breakfast at the hotel they will go fishing (location to be determined).

THIS IS A CATCH AND RELEASE EVENT.

Enchanted Rock

October 6, 2023October 7, 2023
by dottietheadmin

Warriors will meet Wounded Warriors at Nebo volunteers at Enchanted Rock around 9 a.m. After a snack while they sign releases and unwind from their trip from San Antonio, they will climb ‘the rock’ and possibly explore the caves and other areas in the park. Those who cannot hike the Rock may choose to hike around the base, explore the small lake or simply enjoy being out of doors.

To sign up:

Active Duty: any military branch, in treatment or transition contact Chaplain Hatcher’s office (210) 808-6609.

Medically discharged: Follow the link above and complete the registration form.

Team Building

October 6, 2023December 7, 2023
by dottietheadmin

This event is designed for active duty Cadre as a team building event. It will be held at one of the Escape Rooms in San Antonio. Lunch will be provided. The Escape Rooms website says, “The Room in San Antonio, TX, is a fantastic way to break the ice and get to know your coworkers better. Through collaboration, shared learning experiences, and increased communication, you will participate in one of the most effective team building exercises.”

Space is limited.

To sign up:

Active Duty: any military branch, in treatment or transition contact Chaplain Hatcher’s office (210) 808-6609.