2007 GRACE Conference & Retreat Schedule
Saturday, April 28th, 2007
“Night Lights” A Night of Hope and Renewal
A Benefit Banquet for the Missing GRACE Foundation.
Saturday evening experience an incredible “Night Lights” semi-formal Banquet with jazz music by Benny Weinbeck and Adam Linz, special guest keynote speaker, and spectacular original drama performance by Kirsten Frantzich and Clint Allen. “Night Lights” will be followed by a beautiful outdoor Candle-lit Memorial Service, an illuminated Walk to Remember and Bonfire.
7:30am to 9:00am 8:00am to 7:00pm 8:00am to 6:00pm 7:30am to 4:30pm 11:45am to 6:00pm 9:00am to 10:15am 10:30am to 11:45am 12:00pm to 1:00pm 1:15pm to 2:30pm 2:45pm to 4:00pm
Registration Silent Auction GRACE Spa Exhibitor/Resource Tables Open "Ask the Professional" Appointments Session 1
(A1,B1,C1,D1,E1,F1)
Session 2
(A2,B2,C2,D2,E2,F2)
Networking Lunch Session 3
(A3,B3,C3,D3,E3,F3)
Session 4
(B4,C4,D4,E4)
4:00pm to 6:30pm 4:00pm to 11:00pm 6:30pm to 9:30pm 7:00pm 9:30pm to 11:00pm 9:30pm to 11:00pm 9:30pm to 10:30pm 9:30pm to 10:30pm
Open Activity Time Cash Bar Open "Night Lights" Benefit Banquet Silent Auction Closes Silent Auction Items Awarded Bonfire and S'mores with Special Music "Love Lights the Way" Remembrance Walk Candle Light Memorial and Rose Ceremony

Sunday, April 29th, 2007
Lunch with Keynote Address
Keynote Message
Gifts on the Journey: We all have stories. Some are full of hope and blessings and others, are wrought with pain and disappointment. No matter our stories -- we are united by our human-ness, our feelings, our expectations and our need to be understood. Marianne Richmond’s books and other products are inspired by these life stories, both joyful and disappointing. She will share with her perspective on the gifts that can be found along our life journeys.
Marianne Richmond: Gifted writer and artist, Marianne has touched the lives of millions over the past decade through her publishing company, Marianne Richmond Studios, Inc. Her uplifting creations — including books, cards, stationery products and gift items — are sold nationwide, from corner gift shops and bookstores to mass merchants and department stores. Marianne lives in Minneapolis, MN with her husband, four kids, and their beloved Border Collie, Clay.
7:30am to 9:00am 8:00am to 10:00am 8:00am to 11:00am 8:30am to 10:00am 8:30am to 10:00am 9:00am to 2:00pm 10:15am to 11:30am 11:45am to 1:00pm 1:15pm to 2:15pm 2:25pm to 3:30pm 3:45pm
Continental Breakfast Registration GRACE Spa Open Activity Time Losing Layla
Documentary on Infant Loss
"Ask the Professional"
Appointments
Session 5
(A5,B5,C5,D5,E5,F5)
Session 6
(A6,B6,C6,D6,E6,F6)
Lunch with Keynote Address Closing Ceremony - Blue True Dream
Performed
Dove and Balloon Release
with Guest Musician
Open Activity Time
Activities offered include: scrapbooking, art therapy, music therapy, yoga/qigong classes, ˝ court basketball, volleyball, bike rental and use of complete health club/fitness center. There will also be a viewing of Losing Layla, a video diary of filmmaker Vanessa Gorman through her pregnancy, the loss of her daughter and her journey of grief. The movie will be followed by group discussion.
* Attendees will be able to sign up for their activities of interest on Saturday and Sunday during registration at the conference.