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SUMMARY:Winter Blues Bereavement Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Now on February 8th\, due to the predicted snow storm on 1/25\, we’ll be gathering for our 4th annual Winter Blues Bereavement Luncheon back at the Union Bluff Meetinghouse in York\, ME (same place as last year) from 11am – 3pm. \n\n\n\nVolunteers will be on hand to lead children in activities. We’ll have music and crafts and a memorial table to our beloved children that have passed. After lunch\, if the weather is decent\, we’ll take a walk onto Short Sands Beach (optional to jump in the ocean with Deana and Leigh). \n\n\n\nHotel rooms are available at a discounted rate. \n\n\n\nThis event is free to all families who have lost a child to a life-threatening pediatric illness. We hope to see you there.  \n\n\n\nPlease note that space for this event is limited. Sign up today and please let us know if you have to cancel. \n\n\n\n\nSign up Today
URL:https://rettsroost.org/event/winter-blues-bereavement-luncheon/
LOCATION:Union Bluff\, 8 Beach Street\, York\, Maine\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Bereaved,Community Gathering,Families,Kids
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SUMMARY:Yoga For Grief
DESCRIPTION:Yoga East\, Kittery\, ME and on Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYoga is the body and heart-centered work we need to do to move grief and trauma through our psyche\, leaving behind just pure love and gratitude for the person you lost.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Deana Cavan\, RYT from Rett’s Roost and Michelle Verdi\, RYT from Yoga East for an in-person donation-based class for the grieving body. We welcome all levels\, including beginners to yoga\, and all grievers\, not just bereaved parents.  \n\n\n\nIn the first part of the class we will incorporate readings\, an offering to our loved ones\, meditative exercises\, and gentle body movement. In the second half of the class Michelle will offer reiki during a led Yoga Nidra meditation led by Deana. \n\n\n\nThis practice is meant to be restorative and spriritual\, allowing you to reclaim your breath and appreciate the love for your beloved that still resides inside you. Yoga brings clarity to the often inaccurate and self-deprecating thoughts that surround our loss. And it opens our hearts up for love and gratitude to fill in the broken places. Reiki helps to clear the energetic blocks that hold us back from true healing. \n\n\n\nIf you lost a child\, this class is free. If you’ve had another type of loss\, please make a donation of at least $22 on our website. We will also accept cash\, check\, and venmo at the yoga studio.  \n\n\n\nThis class will take place on November 19th from 6-7:30pm EDT at Yoga East in Kittery\, ME and online. Space is limited in-person so please sign up online. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://rettsroost.org/event/yoga-for-grief/
CATEGORIES:Community Gathering,Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga for Moms & Teens
DESCRIPTION:A fun evening at Wells Harbor learning how to take your yoga balance to the next level.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMost people have at least tried yoga\, and some have tried stand-up paddle (SUP) boarding\, but who’s done both at one time?! This therapeutic activity sounds tough\, but we promise it doesn’t hurt to fall off a SUP board. Most people find their balance easily\, and once you are surrounded by the beautiful landscape of the harbor\, with birds swooping overhead in the gorgeous late afternoon light\, you’ll feel a deep peace wash over you. \n\n\n\nCome connect with other moms and teens that have experienced childhood cancer and child loss. Open your heart with deep\, long breaths\, and feel your strength and confidence grow. This is a beautiful experience that you and your teen will not forget. If you don’t have a teen child\, you can still attend! \n\n\n\nWe’ll spend about an hour on the water\, then head over to the pavilion for a lovely picnic dinner. Space is limited\, so sign up soon… \n\n\n\n\nSign up
URL:https://rettsroost.org/event/sup-yoga-2025/
LOCATION:Wells Harbor\, 331 Harbor Rd\, Wells\, 04090
CATEGORIES:Community Gathering
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SUMMARY:One Mission Open to Healing Family Grief Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Rolling Ridge Retreat Center\, North Andover\, MA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExperience a meaningful week with others that understand your loss. Open yourself and your family up to healing grief in new ways. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt Rett’s Roost\, we show people ways to experience moments of joy & gratitude amidst their grief. While we cannot hope to relieve your grief in just a few days\, our goal is to change your course toward healing even if you cannot yet see how that might be possible. We hope you leave feeling less alone in this lonely world of child loss\, with tools in your back pocket and friends to call on for when you enter those dark spaces of grief. \n\n\n\nWhat to expect: Rett’s Roost will be hosting up to 8 families at Rolling Ridge Retreat Center from Saturday through Wednesday\, providing nearly four full days of therapeutic support and connecting with others. \n\n\n\nPrior to the retreat\, parents will meet on zoom for a story-sharing session in May or June. This allows people to feel more comfortable coming together in-person in the summer already having met online. \n\n\n\nBesides plenty of time to relax at the retreat\, we offer activities that allow you to share with others and heal within. The agenda will include grief support\, yoga\, art\, and music for both parents and children. Also\, get a massage\, energy treatment\, and have professional family portraits taken. Kids activities are provided by Sage’s Entertainment\, Curious Creatures\, Ironstone Farm\, and other wonderful collaborators. \n\n\n\nAt Rolling Ridge\, each family will have their own bedroom and bathroom. A handicap-accessible room is available–please request early. The Rolling Ridge staff will be providing delicious\, healthy meals & snacks in their dining room. \n\n\n\nDoes my family qualify?  For this retreat\, we will accept up to 8 families that have lost a child under 20 to cancer or other chronic medical illness. We also are now opening up our retreats to families that lost a child (6 months to age 19) suddenly that live within 2 hours drive of our heart-quarters in Ogunquit\, ME. There is no restriction on the amount of time since your child’s death. Our retreats are best suited for children between the ages of 4-16\, however\, we do welcome families with older and younger children. Unfortunately\, we cannot accept parents that lost their only child or only have surviving children older than 18 at this retreat (please see our parent only retreats in April and November). Limited travel scholarships are available by request. \n\n\n\nDEI: Rett’s Roost retreats are nondenominational. We act\, and ask our participants to act\, without discriminating against any person or organization because of their race\, age\, nationality\, gender\, sexual orientation\, or religious belief. \n\n\n\nCheck out more pictures from last years’ retreats at Rolling Ridge:2021 Photos\, 2022 Photos\, 2023 Photos\, 2024 Photos \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease know that our retreats do fill quickly\, feel free to reach out if you have any questions before you apply. \n\n\n\n\nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://rettsroost.org/event/rr-open-to-healing/
LOCATION:Rolling Ridge Retreat Center\, 660 Great Pond Rd\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sip & Stitch with Anthony Luciano
DESCRIPTION:The Lookout\, Ogunquit\, ME\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime Out and Good Morning America have called it a must-do NYC experience—and now it’s coming to Ogunquit\, ME! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at the Lookout Inn in Ogunquit on May 17th for a one-of-a-kind fundraising event hosted by Rett’s Roost and Kiki’s Perkins Cove\, featuring master leather craftsman Anthony Luciano. In this immersive 3.5-hour workshop\, you’ll have the chance to design your very own genuine leather handbag while enjoying great company and delicious bites. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis isn’t just a workshop—it’s an experience!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Experience\n\n\n\n▲ Sip & Snack: Indulge in a selection of beverages and a spread of delicious snacks.▲ Craft Your Handbag: Personalize your creation from a selection of genuine leather prints and hardware options. Bag Dimensions: 4.5” tall x 3.5” deep x 6.5” across▲ Music & Vibes: Expect a playlist that sets the mood—and yes\, there will be dancing. Because creating should be fun. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s included\n\n\n\n✔ A 3.5-hour hands-on workshop led by Master Leather Craftsman Anthony Luciano✔ Guidance and hands-on support from Anthony and his team throughout the class✔ All materials to craft your Classic Handbag (genuine leather\, hardware\, tools)✔ A selection of wine and delicious spread of delicious bites \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProceeds benefit Rett’s Roost\, supporting families affected by childhood cancer and child loss.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign up\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore info\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Anthony\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnthony Luciano\, a first-generation New Yorker and second-generation Italian\, channels a rich tradition of craftsmanship inherited from his family. Following his passion\, he graduated with a degree in Fashion Design from The Fashion Institute of Technology and\, after accepting a position at a boutique accessory company\, found his calling\, quickly rising to principal designer.  \n\n\n\nIn 2000\, inspired by globally sourced vintage handbag clasps\, Luciano launched his luxury collection. Swiftly embraced by top retailers like Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus\, his bags gained recognition in Vogue\, InStyle\, Elle\, and Harper’s Bazaar. Nominated for Accessory Designer of the Year in 2003\, Luciano’s creations boast a celebrity following.  \n\n\n\nCraftsmanship is key–each piece is meticulously handcrafted in his own New York studio\, reflecting Italian tradition with a sewn-in penny for good luck. Anthony Luciano bags celebrate detailed leatherwork\, timeless style\, and a commitment to individuality\, embodying his fierce independence. \n\n\n\nFind Anthony on Instagram and Tik Tok @anthonyluciano.studio. \n\n\n\nhttps://www.anthonyluciano.com/
URL:https://rettsroost.org/event/sip-stitch-with-anthony-luciano/
LOCATION:The Lookout\, 55 Israel Head Rd\, Ogunquit\, Maine\, 03907
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day Mall Mania
DESCRIPTION:Fox Run Mall\, Newington\, NH\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome have a blast honoring mom with families in our cancer and child loss community.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor our spring social gathering this year\, we’ll be meeting at the mall for an afternoon of family fun with Sages Entertainment! Kids and dads have the option of visiting Let’s Move and Battlezone to get all their energy out\, while moms enjoy mocktails\, hand massages\, and making friends. Parents may also try Game Show Faceoff for some laughs and competition\, while Wayne and Kali from Sages offer face painting\, balloon figures\, and a life-sized dinosaur! \n\n\n\nLet’s Move is a a motion-controlled gaming arena that features a features touch Wall Games\, 4 gaming stations\, 40+ games\, 16′ Pixel LED Gaming Floor\, E-Bike Racing\, an iWall Sports Simulator\, and a blacklit silent disco dance floor. \n\n\n\nBattlezone is a 3\,500 square foot blacklight arena that will take your Gel Blaster and Nerf dart battle to the next level. Children (and parents) can sign up for a 30 minute session. \n\n\n\nWe’ll have delicious food and mocktails catered by Maeve’s Mobile Cocktail Hour and moms will get a chance to chill with other moms and learn how to exchange hand massages. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis will be a super special family day for our Rett’s Roost community. Hope you can make it!\n\n\n\n\nSign up
URL:https://rettsroost.org/event/mothers-day-at-mall/
LOCATION:Fox Run Mall\, 50 Fox Run Rd\, Newington\, New Hampshire\, 03801
CATEGORIES:Adults,Community Gathering,Kids
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SUMMARY:Behold the Cold Polar Plunge
DESCRIPTION:The 4th Annual ‘Behold the Cold’ Polar Plunge in support of Rett’s Roost Retreats will be taking place at a new location this year! \n\n\n\nJoin us on 3/2 at 11am at Wells Harbor to plunge into the Webhannet River in support of Rett’s Roost’s mission of healing and hope! \n\n\n\nYou can plunge remotely (in any body of cold water at any time) or in-person at our new\, safer location on March 2nd at 11am. We will take the dip together at 11:30. If the weather is too extreme\, we will gather instead one week later on March 9th at 9:30am (plunge at 10am). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Fee: $15 to help cover the cost of this event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSuggested Fundraising: In order to reach our fundraising goal of $30\,000\, we are asking all participants to create their own crowdfunding page to share with their social networks and attempt to raise $222 in honor of Rett. It’s hard to believe\, but on 2/22 this year\, Rett will have been gone for ten years.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCREATE YOUR DONATION PAGE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan’t make the plunge\, but still want to do something? You can support one of our plungers instead!  \n\n\n\n\nDONATE\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss this fun event–your bravery will match that of kids facing cancer treatment and their courageous families! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to these amazing sponsors for our event!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSwag available for purchase at the event…\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet your Bonfire apparel with chilly owl Behold the Cold logo (order before 2/7 to receive by event date):\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBUY NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHead on over to Yoga East the weekend before the plunge! \n\n\n\nGet your body warm and offer a donation to our Behold the Cold Campaign. Suggested donation for a yoga class is $20 and up (Cash\, Checks made out to Rett’s Roost\, Venmo @retts-roost accepted). Sign up ahead at www.yogaeastyoga.com or just show up at 2 State St\, Kittery\, ME. Big thanks to Michelle and Dave for offering to teach for free in support of Rett’s Roost\, and for Chris for being a loyal business sponsor and supporter for all our events. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy would I ever!!?? \n\n\n\nIf you haven’t yet heard of the benefits of submerging one self into freezing cold water as a form of therapy\, then let me share\, because at Rett’s Roost we love to promote self-care and easy\, inexpensive ways to therapeutically support our wellbeing during trying times. You may know of athletes that take cold water baths. This “shocking” therapy is shown to benefit many ailments and diseases\, chronic pain\, fatigue\, and mitigate anxiety and depression (see Wim Hof method and WebMD’s endorsement). We know how long winter can feel in Maine\, and to maintain our sanity\, it’s imperative to embrace the cold and dark months of the year just as much as we treasure our Maine summers. \n\n\n\nThat is why we think ‘Behold the Cold’ is the perfect annual fundraiser for Rett’s Roost. It’s part of our mission to use nature to heal and to be fully present and aware of both the sorrow and the beauty all around us. \n\n\n\nCheck out this video of our 1st Polar Plunge in 2022!
URL:https://rettsroost.org/event/behold-the-cold-polar-plunge/
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SUMMARY:Yoga For Seasonal Anxiety & Depression
DESCRIPTION:Wintering in a cold climate is a practice\, just like yoga. If you don’t pay attention\, your mood can easily turn to gloom and doom\, and life can start to feel untenable. Taking care of one’s self in the wintertime should be a priority\, especially if you are someone that avoids being outdoors in the colder temps\, despises winter\, or shows symptoms of seasonal affective disorder. For these folks\, yoga is a perfect way to overcome the anxiety and depression that creeps in during the cold\, dark\, long months. \n\n\n\nThis class is accessible to anyone over 11 in moderately good health. No yoga experience is necessary. We will be moving\, to create heat from within\, and breathing\, to stoke that internal fire. The practice will begin and end with meditative breath-work in a restorative pose\, and in between\, we’ll salute the sun\, soften our effort\, and strengthen our mind through a flowing sequence of asanas (poses). \n\n\n\nJoin us on 3/2 at 12pm EDT online or at Yoga East in Kittery\, ME.  \n\n\n\n\nSign up\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMake a donation:\n\n\n\nPlease note that this yoga event is a donation-based class in support of the 3rd Annual Rett’s Roost Behold the Cold Polar Plunge happening the following day (please donate online or bring cash or check made out to Rett’s Roost to class). All funds raised will be used to help enrich the lives of families facing childhood cancer and child loss by providing them with peer support and therapies at our healing retreats. Donations are not required by families experiencing childhood cancer or child loss. \n\n\n\n\nDonate\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFind out how you can participate in the Polar Plunge too! Our community will be jumping into the ocean on March 3rd at 11am in Ogunquit (or any cold body of water near you). \n\n\n\n\nBehold the Cold
URL:https://rettsroost.org/event/yoga-for-seasonal-anxiety-depression/
LOCATION:Yoga East\, 2 State Road\, Kittery\, ME\, 03902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Gathering,Fundraiser
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