Finding a cruise/Getting listed / Long-married in DC area - 9/06

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- CRUISES AND GETAWAYS
- GETTING LISTED
- TV SHOW LOOKING FOR GOLDEN YEARS COUPLES IN DC AREA

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- CRUISES AND GETAWAYS

> Diane, I am wondering if you know if any of the programs for building strong
> marriages are offering cruises? I have a daughter and two nieces whose
> marriages all need some help. I don't believe they would attend unless it was
> something really "special".  Cynthia Hatchett

This makes me worry that those of you on the list aren't aware of the Smart
Marriages website Directory that lists all the marriage education classes,
cruises, and training opportunities across the country!  Below is a partial
list of cruises, retreats and getaways. These combine marriage education
classes with fun "marriage vacation" - THE BEST GIFT to give any couple at
any stage from newlywed to new parents to those in troubled marriages.  In
addition to the classes listed here, see the complete DIRECTORY of CLASSES
at http://www.smartmarriages.com/directory_browse.html

> Annual Couples Valentine's Cruise
> February 10-17, 2007 -- Western Caribbean
> Join us aboard the Grand Princess for marriage seminars and
> group events such as a "Marriage Game Show" and socials. Intimacy
> educator and author, Laura Brotherson, entertains, uplifts and
> energizes couples as headliner. It fills fast...so book early! In the
> words of one of last year's very satisfied participants, "It felt like
> I was out on a really fun date seven days in a row!"
> Check specials at 866-446-4218.
> Web: http://www.strengtheningmarriage.com/cruise.php (for info and photos from
> 2006 cruise)

> Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage Cruise
> January 6-13, 2007
> Join Mark Gungor, creator of the highly regarded Laugh Your
> Way to a Better Marriage Seminar, on the third annual Laugh Your
> Way to a Better Marriage Cruise. Mark and his wife Debbie will host
> the cruise to the Western Caribbean Jan 6-13, 2007.  Rates start at
> $560 plus taxes and fees per person double occupancy. There will be
> plenty of sun, food and fun, as Mark keeps you laughing your way
> to a better marriage. Brochure available.
> More information:
> 866-525-2844
> Email: info at laughyourway.com
> WEB: http://www.laughyourway.com/

> Playful Relationships Cruise - August 9-21, 2007
> Join Keith (author of Couples and the Art of Playing) and Joan
> Hackett, originators of Playful Relationships Playshops on this once in
> a life-time cruise to the Baltic Capitals. This 12 nights cruise starts and
> ends in Dover, England, and visits Berlin, Tallinn, St Petersburg, Helsinki,
> Stockholm and Copenhagen.  Play, cruise and enrich your relationship
> all at the same time!
> Web: http://www.playfulrelationships.com (click on cruise for details).

> John Gray's Mars Venus Wellness Retreats
> Achieve health, happiness and lasting passion in your relationship through
> ultra-modern technology, ancient wellness-wisdom and exercises, plus John
> Gray's insights for increasing cooperation and support in your marriage all at
> Gray's luxurious private ranch on the Mendocino, California coast - the first
> and only Organic Oxygen Spa in America.  Retreat size limited to provide
> one-on-one time with John Gray.
> For information:
> http://www.marsvenus.com

> ANASAZI: "The Making of a Marriage"/Arizona
> A four-day wilderness-based marriage enrichment experience for
> premarital or marital couples seeking more resilient, loving and
> sustainable relationship.  Combines challenging wilderness experiences
> the wisdom of ancient cultures with relationship-building skills that
> will change your life and strengthen your marriage.
> Fred Dodini, PhD
> 800 678-3445
> Web: http://www.anasazi.org

> Being Together: Couples Retreats in beautiful settings
> Richard & Antra Kalnins Borofsky
> Learn to become unconditionally present, create a balance
> of self and other, and identify and dissolve fears that limit intimacy.
> 617-661-7890
> Web: www.beingtogether.com

> If You Really Loved MeŠ
> Annual Residential PAIRS Workshop in August Michele Baldwin, MSW, PhD and
> DeWitt Baldwin Jr, MD The Haven Institute, Gabriola Island, BC, Canada Tuition
> (excluding room and meals): $812 Canadian dollars per person, Early Bird: only
> $722. This beautiful relaxed setting is perfect for couples that want to learn
> PAIRS emotional re-education skills to prevent, explore, problem solve, and
> heal relationship issues, or reawaken a relationship gone stale. Professionals
> interested in learning about PAIRS are welcome.
> Michele Baldwin: 312-337-0506, mabaldwin at aol.com
> or The Haven: 250-247-9211, http://www.haven.ca

> Intimacy Retreats: Richard & Diana Daffner, CS, MA
> Vacation/workshops to renew and enliven intimacy. Romantic U.S.
> and international locations. Tantra, the ancient "Art of Sacred Loving,"
> encourages a blend of sexual energy, emotional connection and
> spiritual presence. Practices drawn from the Daffners¹ years of training
> and teaching in Tantra, Tai Chi, Aikido, massage, Reiki, energy awareness,
> meditation, communication and their own 20+ year marriage. Between
> sessions, you will enjoy "homeplay" assignments in the privacy of
> your rooms. Programs on CD and DVD/Video. Brochure available.
> 941 349-6804 or 1-877-282-4244
> Web: http://www.IntimacyRetreats.com

> Love Your Relationship Couples Retreats: Howard Markman/Boulder, Colorado - CO
> A little PREP goes a long way! Immerse yourselves in a weekend
> devoted to learning how to enhance and protect friendship, fun, love, passion
> as you enjoy the best of PREP combined with a luxurious, romantic getaway.
> **Schedule: 9am ­ 4:30pm
> St Julien Hotel and Spa, Boulder, Colorado: Oct 21 ­ 22. Feb 3 -4, in Boulder
> or Denver, TBA.
> Toll-free: 866-601-5683
> Email: info at loveyourrelationship.com
> Web: http://www.loveyourrelationship.com

> Marriage PREP 101: San Francisco, California - CA
> Skill-based marriage classes for pre-marital and newlywed couples presented by
> Michelle & Patrick Gannon includes inventory, catered lunch and workbooks.
> Communicate better, enhance strengths, resolve conflicts and create your
> personalized Marriage Bond. Fun, informative and inspiring in a beautiful
> setting. Non-religious - couples of all faiths and backgrounds welcome.
> Fri 7-10pm and Sat 9-5pm, $395 per couple:
> Sept 29/30; Nov 3/4
> 415-905-8830
> Email: drmichellegannon at aol.com
> Web: http://www.marriageprep101.com

> Passage to Intimacy Weekend workshops
> $600 per couple, Carolyn Perla, PhD
> Oct 21-22.
> 212-769-1837
> Email: Cperla8 at aol.com

> PREP at NYU in New York City! (Prevention and Relationship Enhancement
> Program)
> One-Day Skills Workshop, $200 per couple:
> Oct 29, Feb 25, May 20
> New York, New York
> 212-263-8720
> Email: crugem01 at med.nyu.edu

> WildLifeSkills Retreats in McClellanville, South Carolina - SC
> Seasoned marriage educator offers weekend retreats which
> combine marital enrichment with outdoor fun exploring the Cape
> Romain Wildlife Refuge and Francis Marion National Forest. Limited
> to 1-2 couples. Couples that play together, stay together.
> Kent MacEachern, LMFT
> 843-849-0453
> Email: kent at partnercoach.com
> WEB: http://www.partnercoach.com

> Power of Two Marriage Skills Couples Weekend Workshops: Denver
> Fun workshops for pre-marital and married couples. Enjoy a side trip to the
> beautiful Rockies. No lectures! Engaging exercises, skill-drills and games.
> Includes: communication (tactful talking, effective listening, collaborative
> dialogue); anger management; win-win decision-making and conflict-resolution;
> increase intimacy, support, love and joy.
> Denver Colorado (CO): $450 per couple:
> Oct 21-22, Nov 11-12
> Susan Heitler
> 303-388-1793
> Email: workshops at therapyhelp.com
> Web: http://www.PowerOfTwo.org

See more at http://www.smartmarriages.com/directory_browse.html

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- GETTING LISTED
>> We are in the final stages of developing a website for married couples. How
>> can we list our website and what it has to offer on your site?
>> Sheila Zamel
>> 

Sheila,
That depends. Is your website advertising a program or course?  If so, you
would list it on the Directory of Programs:
http://www.smartmarriages.com/directory_browse.html

Or is it a community marriage resource center? If so, you send me the url
and I'll get it listed on the Registry:
http://www.smartmarriages.com/grants.html

- diane 

Any of you that are listed on Directory, please send updates on dates.  -
diane

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- TV SHOW LOOKING FOR GOLDEN YEARS COUPLES IN DC AREA
 
The Voice, a daily talk show on the newly launched Retirement Living network
(www.rl.tv) is looking for couples married for 48 years or more to discuss
what it takes to make a marriage work. You'd need to be in the studio in
downtown DC to tape on Wed/ Oct 11 in downtown DC.  If interested, contact
me (see below) by Mon Sept 25.  All interested parties will be
pre-interviewed by phone.
Tanya Ellis
Associate Researcher
The Voice
(443) 430-8944
tellis at rl.tv
http: www.rl.tv

I also suggest you contact Tanya if you have books/programs for marriage in
the boomer years.  - diane

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