BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//WordPress - MECv7.3.1//EN X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.newenglandhemophilia.org/ X-WR-CALNAME:New England Hemophilia Association X-WR-CALDESC:New England Hemophilia Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-MS-OLK-FORCEINSPECTOROPEN:TRUE BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-0237a65a5396a6e4a6da6e1308ccc4e0@newenglandhemophilia.org DTSTART:20231202T123000Z DTEND:20231203T163000Z DTSTAMP:20231117T173000Z CREATED:20231117 LAST-MODIFIED:20231204 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:11 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:WinterFest DESCRIPTION:[vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_btn title=”Registration” color=”juicy-pink” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:%23reg|||”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_btn title=”Hotel Information” color=”juicy-pink” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:%23hotel|||”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nWinterFest was held from Saturday, December 2 to Sunday, December 3 at the Samoset Resort ( https://reservations.opalcollection.com/samoset/availability.asp?startDate=12/01/2023&endDate=12/03/2023&requesttype=invBlockCode&code=120223HAM ) in Rockport, ME. There was a wide-range of educational programming and social connection for adults, fun activities for school-aged children, and childcare for infants and toddlers. Saturday evening included a Holiday Party where children under the age of 10 will receive a gift from Santa! \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nAfter joining forces with the Hemophilia Alliance of Maine ( https://www.newenglandhemophilia.org/ham23/ ) (HAM) earlier this year, we are excited to continue their tradition of hosting WinterFest! At WinterFest, there will be wide-range of educational programming and social connection for adults, fun activities for school-aged children, and childcare for infants and toddlers. \nWinterFest will be held from Saturday, December 2 to Sunday, December 3 at the Samoset Resort ( https://reservations.opalcollection.com/samoset/availability.asp?startDate=12/01/2023&endDate=12/03/2023&requesttype=invBlockCode&code=120223HAM ) in Rockport, ME. Saturday evening will include our Holiday Party where children under the age of 10 will receive a gift from Santa! \nOn Sunday at the conclusion of the event, we will also host a raffle for some great prizes! You will earn one raffle ticket for each session you attend throughout the weekend. You must be present to win.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes” el_id=”agenda”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][vc_column_text]\n\nAgenda Overview \nSaturday, December 2\n\n8 AM: Registration and breakfast begin.\n10 AM: Programming begins.\n\nEducational sessions will be held for adults.\nRoderick Russell will deliver an engaging and interactive keynote presentation and will provide a Comedy Hypnosis show.\nSunshine will be returning to facilitate journaling activities to help attendees express themselves and communicate clearly.\nAn infusion training will be held for those wishing to learn more about the infusion process or those trying to perfect their infusion skills.\nThree youth tracks will be provided for Elementary, Middle and High School aged children.\nChildcare will be provided for infants and toddlers.\nBreakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided on Saturday.\n\n\n6:30 PM: Holiday Party. Children under the age of 10 will receive a special present from Santa!\n\nSunday, December 3\n\n7:30 AM: Breakfast begins.\n9 AM: Programming begins.\n11:30 AM: Raffle Drawing. You must be present to win.\n11:30 AM: WinterFest ends.\n\nA detailed agenda will be shared with registered attendees. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes” el_id=”hotel”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][vc_column_text]\n\nTravel & Accommodations \n\nHotel: We have secured a room block at the Samoset Resort ( https://reservations.opalcollection.com/samoset/availability.asp?startDate=12/01/2023&endDate=12/03/2023&requesttype=invBlockCode&code=120223HAM ) for both Friday and Saturday evening at the rate of $125 per night. To reserve a room, please click here ( https://reservations.opalcollection.com/samoset/availability.asp?startDate=12/01/2023&endDate=12/03/2023&requesttype=invBlockCode&code=120223HAM ).\nHotel Scholarships: A limited number of hotel scholarships are available to 2023 NEHA Members. To request a scholarship, please email Diane at dbruno@nehemophilia.org ( mailto:dbruno@nehemophilia.org ).\n\nRequesting a scholarship does not guarantee acceptance. If you receive a hotel scholarship for this event, you are ineligible to also receive travel assistance through our $100 for 100 miles program for this event.\nAttendees who live more than two (2) hours away from Rockport, Maine, are encouraged to arrive on Friday evening, and will receive a hotel room for Friday and Saturday night.\nAttendees who live less than two (2) hours away from Rockport, Maine, are encouraged to arrive on Saturday morning, and will receive a hotel room only for Saturday night.\n\n\nTravel Assistance: All NEHA 2023 members are eligible for travel assistance. If you traveled more than 100 miles round trip to Rockport, ME for this event, we can help offset your costs with our $100 for 100 miles program. More details will be shared after the event.\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes” el_id=”reg”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][vc_column_text]\n\nRegistration \n\nThe event is free for any 2023 NEHA member.\nThe fee for non-members is only $10 per attendee. Become a member here.\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Register Here” color=”juicy-pink” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fwinterfest-registration-731943682257%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator||target:%20_blank|”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][vc_column_text]\n\n\nHealth and Wellness\nPlease do not attend this event if you have tested positive for COVID-19, the flu, RSV, or have cold-like symptoms.\nNEHA strongly recommends that anyone eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine be fully vaccinated prior to attending any event.\nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding these guidelines, or need to cancel your registration due to illness, please contact: info@nehemophilia.org.\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][vc_column_text]\n\nCancellation Policy\nIf you cancel your registration within one week of the event or do not show up for the event, you will be charged a $30 per person fee. If you are experiencing a personal or medical emergency, please contact us to discuss.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][vc_column_text]\n\nEvent Sponsors\nWe are thankful to these companies for supporting this event:\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nFoundation Sponsor\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”4831″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nLighthouse Sponsors\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”4344″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”4164″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nLobster Sponsors\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”4372″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”4147″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”4150″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”7491″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nMoose Sponsors\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/5″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_single_image image=”4223″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_single_image image=”4350″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_single_image image=”4148″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nPine Sponsors\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_single_image image=”4310″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_single_image image=”4163″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_single_image image=”9905″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_single_image image=”7605″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_single_image image=”5546″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row]\n URL:https://www.newenglandhemophilia.org/events/wf23/ LOCATION:220 Warrenton Street, Rockport, ME 04856 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/WinterFest.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR