Name: R & R in Fredericksburg
Start: 2020-05-08T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2020-05-10T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Fredericksburg, TX

R & R in Fredericksburg

This weekend in the Hill Country is open to wounded, injured, ill warriors and their family or care provider. Singles, couples and families will travel to Fredericksburg, TX on Friday for a weekend of relaxing and having fun. Attendees arrive sometime after 3 pm Friday, check into their lodging and later meet for dinner at a local church. Saturday activities are entirely up to the guests. They are free to explore the town, attend the movies, tour the museum and art galleries, etc., or just hang out for the weekend. They are encouraged to attend a local church Sunday prior to returning home. Lodging and meals are provided by Wounded Warriors at Nebo in conjunction with local churches. Admission to the Fritztown Cinema and the National Museum of the Pacific War is provided to those interested by Wounded Warriors at Nebo. Space is limited so check with the WTB Chaplain’s office to sign up. There should also be a sign up sheet at the Warrior and Family Support Center and the Marine Annex.

Couples Retreat – CANCELLED – REPLACED WITH ‘VOW RENEWAL’

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 hotel then meet at a local church for dinner and their first counseling session . 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. Child care is provided during counseling sessions. Meals and lodging for the weekend will be provided by Wounded Warriors at Nebo. Admission to the Museum of the Pacific War, Pioneer Museum and Fritztown Cinema will be provided by Wounded Warriors at Nebo 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.

Vow Renewal

Couples will gather in Fredericksburg for a weekend devoted to strengthening their marriage. They will participate in a renewal of their wedding vows in a local church presided over by local pastors. Their ‘wedding’ will include flowers for the brides and boutonnieres for the grooms. A celebratory meal/reception will follow the ceremony. Semi formal attire is suggested. It’s up to the couples how they spend the rest of the weekend.

Lodging and meals will be provided. In addition, couples will have free entrance to the museums and movie.

If you are interested, a wounded warrior (active duty or medically retired) contact SPC Breana Cincotta the WTB chaplain’s assistant or watch for the signup sheet at WFSC.

SPC Breana M. Cincotta

Religious Affairs Specialist

Warrior Transition Battalion

3551 Roger Brooke Dr, BLDG 3822

JBSA, Ft. Sam Houston, TX 78234

(210) 268-7101

Space is limited and be aware that there are multiple signup sheets out so just because you sign up does NOT guarantee you will be able to attend.

Retreat

No Stress Here

Saturday, February 7, six women arrived in Fredericksburg for a relaxing weekend. All of these women have very special, difficult jobs. Each one is a caregiver for her spouse. For those of you who do not know what being a caregiver is, it’s a 24/7 job of taking care of someone who is wounded, injured or ill. If there are children at home then that just adds to the difficulty and stress. Getting away for a weekend with others in similar circumstances to talk about what’s going on, exchange ideas and getting a little pampering helps. It lets them know they are not alone which is very important since some are new to San Antonio having recently moved, leaving their families and support system behind so their loved one can receive the treatment he needs.

So after checking into a guest house in the beautiful hill country the ladies met Rene Pennington, a local Christian therapist who moderated some ice breakers while dinner was prepared. She would also be meeting with them Saturday morning. Saturday afternoon the ladies were treated to a manicure or pedicure then spent some time exploring main street before meeting at Hondo’s On Main for dinner.

When asked if they felt the weekend had been beneficial they all said an emphatic yes. Prior to the retreat three of the women had never met any of the other participants. All six left as friends who plan to support each other and reach out to friends who are also caregivers. They also stated at one time or the other that they rely heavily on God to help them through this difficult journey. What a blessing it was to have several of them join us for church Sunday morning.

This is the second retreat in our new Caregiver Retreat program.

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R & R in Fredericksburg

Caregiver Retreat

This weekend event will focus on women functioning as caregiver for their Warrior spouse, daughter or son. It will be a place to exchange experiences and knowledge. There will be on site counseling by a professional trained to deal with the challenges facing military caregivers. Since this will be a ‘working weekend’ no children will be allowed. A private residence will be used for the event. A trip to the spa is also on the agenda. Food, Lodging and Spa provided by Wounded Warriors at Nebo. Space is limited so contact Sharon Massey, sharonmassey@outlook.com if interested. We realize there are men who serve as care-providers so if enough interest is shown we will organize a weekend for you all.

R & R

January 10-12, 2020 R&R

What started out with thunderstorms and rain turned into a lovely weekend. Friday evening was cold, wet and noisy but people persevered and made it to Fredericksburg United Methodist Church for dinner. As they entered, they were greeted by members of the Encouragers and Inquirers SS class’ who also joined guests during dinner, visiting and getting acquainted. Since Cadre (Staff) work directly with personnel in transition we took the opportunity to show them a presentation explaining all of the services we provide for the wounded, injured, ill and caregivers. Sharon, the presenter, told our guests that they were in a perfect position to identify people who could benefit from some of our events and asked they contact either the chaplain’s office or us with that information. At the end of the evening some were headed out to find places with live music and others back to the hotel.

Saturday we all met at West End Pizza for an optional lunch provided by Wounded Warriors at Nebo which allowed us to visit and get better acquainted.

Then everyone was on their own until dinner at the Church of Latter Day Saints (a new addition to the ministry). There was no program but lots and lots of food and friendly congregants visiting with the guests making them feel loved and welcome. The food was delicious but the high light was fresh peach cobbler (in my opinion).

It turned out to be a beautiful weekend making it easy for guests to enjoy Fredericksburg and recharge.

View photos from the event by clicking on Photos at top of Home Page.

Cadre R & R

This R & R is specifically for Cadre/Staff and family. As these men and women provide care for the wounded, injured and ill they often suffer from compassion fatigue and/or secondary PTSD. Just like the people they are ministering to, they need a break from time to time. This weekend in the Hill Country is designed with that in mind.

Guests travel to Fredericksburg, TX on Friday for a weekend of relaxing and having fun. Attendees arrive sometime after 3 pm Friday, check into their lodging and later meet for dinner at a local church. Saturday activities are entirely up to the guests. They are free to explore the town, attend the movies, tour the museum and art galleries, etc., or just hang out for the weekend. They are encouraged to attend a local church Sunday prior to returning home. Lodging and meals are provided by Wounded Warriors at Nebo in conjunction with local churches. Admission to the Fritztown Cinema and the National Museum of the Pacific War is provided to those interested by Wounded Warriors at Nebo. Space is limited so check with the WTB Chaplain’s office to sign up. There should also be a sign up sheet at the Warrior and Family Support Center.

Cards at WFSC

Come join us at WFSC for some creative fun and relaxation. You will make two greeting cards to take home with you (no, you don’t have to be artistic). You will also have the opportunity to visit with old and new friends. We celebrate the completion of the cards by having a home made dessert. Class is limited to 10 and starts at 10 a.m. and is usually over by 11:30 or 12. There is a signup sheet at WFSC but you can come even if you didn’t get a chance to signup. Looking forward to seeing you and bring a friend!!

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. Admission to the Museum of the Pacific War, Pioneer Museum and Fritztown Cinema will be provided to those interested. Meals and lodging will be provided by Wounded Warriors at Nebo. 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; Singles, Couples and Families. 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.