The General Board of Pension and Health Benefits
and the Center for Health
Present
Renew “U”niversity
August 13-14, 2009
The General Board of Pension and Health Benefits (General Board) and the Center for Health invites you to attend an inaugural event: Renew “U”niversity, August 13-14, 2009, in Bloomington, Minnesota.
At this event, you will:
- Enjoy a refreshing and rejuvenating two days away, complete with breakfast in your room—so you can sleep in, read the paper or watch the morning news!
- Reflect and assess “health as wholeness”—your spiritual, mental (emotional), physical, social and financial health.
- Learn techniques to manage stress and relax more.
- Share with your peers, worship and keep life “light.”
Event Curriculum
Renew “U”niversity classes will use the Self-Care Covenant Workshop curriculum. This curriculum was created by the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund in Hutchinson, Kansas and is licensed and distributed by the General Board.
Event Information
Event check-in and registration begins Thursday, August 13 at 11:00 a.m. Renew “U”niversity begins on Thursday, August 13 at 1:00 p.m. and concludes on Friday, August 14 at 3:00 p.m.
Special Opportunities
- Enjoy a 10-minute shoulder/back massage
- Walk a prayer labyrinth
- Shop the Mall of America
Details and Registration
Register today for $99 ($179.00 with spouse).. The registration fee includes breakfast and lunch on Friday, refreshment breaks each day and course materials. (Hotel rooms are available at an additional cost.)
Click here to view the Renew “U”niversity Agenda
Meals
It is expected that all persons who register will be at all meals provided. Refreshment breaks will be offered throughout the event.
Attire
Casual dress is recommended. Layered clothing is recommended as meeting room temperatures may vary.
Hotel Information
Event Location
Bloomington, Minnesota
Holiday Inn Select
3 Appletree Square
Bloomington, Minnesota 55425
1-952-854-9000
The General Board has negotiated group room rates at the event hotel, the Holiday Inn Select. The event will be held on-site at this location. The room rate is $90 plus tax per night.
If you choose to stay onsite, the General Board will make hotel arrangements on your behalf based on the information you provide when registering online.
For more hotel information or assistance, please contact Anne Green at 1-800-269-2244, ext. 4560.
Transportation
Transportation costs are the responsibility of the attendee.
Daycare Opportunity
The General Board of Pension and Health Benefits does not provide on-site daycare for your little ones. However, we will provide a 50% discount on an additional sleeping room for a child-care provider to come along with you. This is a great opportunity for a grandparent/friend/etc. Please contact Anne Green for more information.
R.S.V.P.
Register for this event by visiting the Renew "U"niversity registration page. Please register by Friday, July 31, 2009.
Questions about this event?
Contact Lisa Kennedy at 1-800-269-2244, ext. 2711.
Questions about logistics, the daycare opportunity or hotel accommodations?
Contact Anne Green, Meeting and Event Planner at 1-800-269-2244, ext. 4560.
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