Bloom Aphasia Retreat - 2023 Las Vegas

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Bloom Aphasia Retreat - 2023 Las Vegas

ARC's Bloom Aphasia Retreat focuses on resiliency, connection, community, and fun. Keep going! Keep growing! Join us in Las Vegas!

By Aphasia Recovery Connection

Date and time

October 1, 2023 · 4pm - October 4, 2023 · 11:30am PDT

Location

South Point Hotel Casino & Spa / Las Vegas

9777 South Las Vegas Boulevard Las Vegas, NV 89183

Refund Policy

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Agenda

4:00 PM

Sunday Welcome and Social Hour

Aphasia Recovery Connection

We'll start with a Welcome and Social Hour on Sunday, Oct 1 from 4-6 where we'll grab a drink together and you'll pick up your name badges. Let's get this party started!

9:00 AM

Monday and and Tuesday BLOOM Aphasia Retreat Conference Days

Aphasia Recovery Connection

Ready to Get Going? And Get Growing? We’ll start with breakfast together and then have 2 morning sessions for you and your retreat partner. We have great sessions planned – that are aphasia friendly ...

Wednesday (Optional) Bellagio Gardens Tour

Aphasia Recovery Connection

What better place to share our final morning together the than the Bellagio Conservatory – full of blooms that are going and growing - just like we are! It’s one of the strips BEST photo opportunitie...

BLOOM CLUB - Optional

Aphasia Recovery Connection

Want to keep the momentum going! As retreat attendees, you’ll both be invited to join the exclusive Bloom Club to continue your resiliency journey. This is a subscription program with a small monthly...

About this event

Aphasia Recovery Connection

BLOOM Aphasia Retreats

Bloom aphasia retreats are based on the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia, research, focus group input, and The Aphasia Recovery Connection’s extensive experience in planning aphasia events.

You will enjoy small group sessions that offer you tools and strategies to help you live successfully with aphasia!

The program will offer topic-specific conversation groups, social time, and fun. The structure of this program will allow you to learn from others on the aphasia journey and our retreat team of speech language pathologists.

The strategies, scripts, and supports provided at the event can help you better participate in life activities that you enjoy. You'll also receive a workbook that is exclusive to our Bloom Retreats.

The program will offer topic-specific conversation groups, social time, and fun. The structure of this program will allow you to learn from others on the aphasia journey and our retreat team of speech language pathologists.

Our retreat focuses on resiliency because we understand that aphasia didn't just affect your language, it affected your whole life.

We'll help you to re-charge and refresh by offering a holistic approach that combines Zoom calls before the event, constructive activities, education, social opportunities, and more.

Bloom aphasia retreats are based on the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia, research, focus group input, and The Aphasia Recovery Connection’s extensive experience in planning aphasia events.

Who are the retreats for?

A BLOOM Aphasia Retreat is an innovative program for a person with aphasia and a retreat communication partner without aphasia to learn, share, and connect with others on the aphasia journey.

Community

Come join our BLOOM aphasia community of support, friendship, and connection that will begin before the retreat and continue long after.

Pre-Retreat Events

Like anything that blooms and grows, it takes some preparation!

We'll start with a meet and greet Zoom call to get to know you and your retreat partner better.

Then, we will offer weekly Bloom Zooms in September with video content and meet and greet social events before you arrive in Las Vegas. You'll start to get to know ARC's Bloom staff and other attendees prior to the retreat!

Las Vegas Event at a Glance

Sunday night 4-6 PM

Welcome Social Hour and Name Badge Pick Up

Monday and Tuesday

Breakfast

Sessions 9-12

Lunch

Sessions 2-5

Wednesday morning 9-11:30

Tourist Attraction Option

Bellagio Conservatory (free)

Transportation not provided (short cab or Uber ride)

There is More!!!

Post-Retreat Option

You will get one month free of ARC's Bloom Club when you sign up for the club at the event to continue the Bloom journey and connection with even more opportunities!

Details will be shared at the event!

Cost

$800 for two attendees (required)

Hotel and transport not included.

Bloom Where You Are Planted

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Frequently asked questions

Is the hotel included?

No, but we have great rates! You will receive our negotiated group rates for Sun, Monday, and Tuesday night at only $75 night plus resort fee and taxes. You will receive information once you register about reserving under our group to make your own reservations.

Can you tell me more about the venue?

South Point Hotel and Casino is a on Las Vegas Blvd. and just minutes from the Las Vegas strip. It has many restaurants, Bingo, bowling, a movie theater, entertainment, and more. It offers complimentary airport transports (reservations required)and scooter rentals onsite.

Do I have to bring a retreat partner?

Yes, this is designed for a person with aphasia PLUS one.

Can I bring more than one care partner?

Yes. Please contact us for to add a 3rd or 4th person to your registration. The cost for each additional person is $175. (includes breakfast/lunch with the group)

What if I’m not sure this is a good fit?

We’d be happy to do a Zoom call with you and your retreat partner to answer any questions. Email us and let us know you’d like to have one of our speech therapists Zoom with you both before you register.

Is there another BLOOM Aphasia Retreat coming up?

We are planning a May 2024 retreat in Tampa, Florida. The price and location are TBD.

When do I have to decide by?

Space is limited. Aphasia Recovery Connection events often sell out. This event is limited to 45 people with aphasia with 45 retreat partners for a total of 90 attendees. Once Vegas registration is sold out, you can opt to wait list for the May 2024 event in Tampa by emailing us.

Is this speech therapy?

This is not speech therapy, but it will be very therapeutic to your well-being! The content and presentations are by speech therapists who extensive backgrounds in aphasia. You’ll have a chance to mix and mingle – and ask them questions!

Does the hotel rent scooters?

Yes. This is a big property with lots of walking. Scooters are available for rent at the bell desk.

Organized by

Aphasia Recovery Connection

The Aphasia Recovery Connection 

An Award-Winning Nonprofit 510(c)3

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