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RIS Fall Gathering for Sarcoma Patients, Survivors - October 30th

Posted Sat, 09/17/2011 - 14:00 by pete

French Lake ParkTO RSVP for the Fall Gathering, Click here!

Come join with sarcoma survivors, patients, their immediate families and those who have lost someone to sarcoma to laugh talk and be fed! Plan now to attend our 8th  "RIS Gathering" on Sunday, October 30th from 1:45 - 4:30 pm at French Lake Park in Plymouth

During the afternoon we will have a chance to visit, share stories, hopes, and concerns. Joining us for great entertainment will be "Men in Black" a five person "mostly" acapppla group who will entertain us with music of our age. 

This Fall's "Gathering", sponsored by "Pulse" the Christin Garcia Fund, will be a wonderful opportunity to meet and learn from others who are facing sarcomas. It will also be a rare opportunity to both gain and provide support to others.  

To make a reservation for this Fall Gathering, click here.

Join us at 1:45 pm to gather around great food to learn from, share and contribute to the RIS Sarcoma Community. At 2:00 Men in Blackpm the "Men and Black"  who performed RIS "Party in the Parks" in 2006 and 2007 will return to provide their great talent in a more intimate setting.

Over the past twenty years the “Men in Black” have been affected by vocal jazz, spirituals,1950's schmaltz, barbershop, doo-wop and other influences so that eventually their interests in secular music began to dominate their repertoire. Today they harmonize to popular music, including Doo-Wop, folk and spiritual arrangements. To learn more about the Men in Black, click here,

This will be a time to meet others, enjoy the beautiful scenery sample a fall respite of apple and fall treats including apple pie. French Lake Park should be beautiful, with great trails and fall colors. There is also an amazing playground. So plan to come early, stay late. Families with Children are welcome to join us.

RIS Gatherings are a celebration of life and support. The Rein in Sarcoma Gathering VIII will also include (starting about 2:45 pm) a time of sharing, an update on the work of the Foundation, and an opportunity for you to become more involved in the life of our Foundation.

Located on the north shore of Medicine Lake in Plymouth, French Regional Park offers a variety of opportunities for outdoor exploration. Park visitors can paddle the scenic channels of Medicine Lake, take a refreshing hike through maple woodlands, or launch a boat and enjoy a day on the water. The park's fabulous creative play area and swimming beach are popular summer attractions for area children, and its terrific picnic areas have long been a favorite setting for family or corporate outings.

Directions to French Regional Park: Located on County Road 9 in Plymouth. From I-494, take County Road 9 (Rockford Road) east 1 mile to the park entrance. From Highway 169, take County Road 9 west 2 miles to the park entrance. Lost? Phone: 763/694-7750.For a map of the Park, click here. For Directions and a map to the Park, click here.

The Gatherings are free to sarcoma patients, survivors and their immediate families as well as for persons who have lost a family member to sarcoma. However advanced reservations are required either by calling a number below or registering on-line by clicking here.

To view photos of previous Fall Rein in Sarcoma Gatherings at French Park, click here.

For more information about the RIS Gatherings or to register for the October 30th event, contact:

Christin Garcia    612-766-7305 or

Sue Wyckoff      651-486-9114

We are thankful to  "Pulse" the Christin Garcia Fund, for sponsoring this Gathering. For more information about the Fund, click here.