The event features:

• Variety of wines to taste
• Embossed wine glass
• Silent auction
• Appetizers

Donation of $20 advance / $25 door with wine glass included. The Solace Tree is a major beneficiary of this year’s event.

For more information and ticket information, please visit: http://www.nset1.org/wine-tasting.htm.

Please click on the link below to download a printable PDF flyer to help spread the word:

Wine Tasting Flyer

For more information, please contact the Somersett Ladies Golf Association here: http://somersett.com/slga/

Times:
Registration 8:30 a.m.
Shotgun Start 10:00 a.m.
Reception and Awards Ceremony 2:30 p.m.
Silent Auction Ends 4:00 p.m.
Adjourn 5:30 p.m.

Cost:
$480.00 per Foursome
$580.00 per Foursome with Hole Sponsor
$120.00 per Individual
Your entry fee covers green fees, cart fees, continental breakfast, boxed lunch, hosted bar at the reception, appetizers and prizes.

Limitations: Limited to the first 100 players

Format: 4 ball Nevada Scramble. This format calls for all participants to tee off on each hole; the best shot (as decided by the team) is chosen. The next shot will be played within 1 club length of that position and no closer to the hole. The player who hit the chosen shot will not hit the next shot. This process will continue until the ball is holed out. After completing the hole proceed to the next tee and record only one score on your official scorecard.

Awards:
Team Awards
“Closest to pin” contest (men’s & women’s divisions)
Hole-in-one contest
Lotsa prizes

100% of the net proceeds will benefit The Solace Tree.

Half the net proceeds from the sales of these angel paintings, is donated to The Solace Tree, dedicated to helping children, adolescents and teens cope with death and the grieving process by providing a safe environment to express their feelings. Shared sales of Solace Tree Angels merchandise, in the form of t-shirts, framed prints and hand painted prints continues through 2010.

Just go to www.annemirch.com to order your Solace Tree Angel t-shirt or hand painted print today!

A big thanks to Nevada Alpha Delta Kappa!

Now in its fifth year, the Healthcare Hero ceremony is a non-profit event that benefits students seeking careers as healthcare educators. Over the years, the Nevada Business Magazine has donated $1000′s to local educational institutions.

A portion of the proceeds from the tickets sales and 100% of all raffle/silent auction prizes will support our local Solace Tree to help raise money for grieving children, teens and families in need of support within our community. The Solace Tree is an organization of care giving professionals and volunteers committed to supporting grieving children and teens. Through peer support programs and educational opportunities for schools and the community, children and teens will learn to cope and adjust to the changes in their lives.

Tannenbaum Events Center features a beautiful lawn and professionally landscaped grounds, with a large deck and beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, making it a perfect setting for an indoor or outdoor event. Our Moroccan themed lounge setting will host tasty bites, champagne, and be filled with fun gifts and surprises. Artwork by the talented Franz Szony will also be on display.

Event Information

May 26, 2010
5:00 pm – Midnight
Tickets: $65

Chocolate Bar (The Summit) and Tannenbaum Events Center

Call 775.849.7688 for ticket information or visit www.tannenbaumevents.com to purchase.

Sponsors
The Summit

Red Carpet Events

High Pointe Catering

Franz Szony

Creative Coverings

Chocolate Bar

Reno PhotoBooth

About Tannenbaum Events Center

Originally built in 1947, the Tannenbaum features large timber beams, expansive windows and the charming original double sided stone fireplace. The Tannenbaum boasts a large deck showcasing panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys below. A beautiful lawn and professional landscaped grounds make the Tannenbaum a perfect setting for an indoor or outdoor event. For more information, please call 775.849.7688 or visit www.tannenbaumevents.com. Formerly the Christmas Tree Restaurant.

About Solace Tree

The mission of The Solace Tree is that all children, teens and their family members have the freedom to express their feelings associated with death in a safe and loving environment. Since our founding, The Solace Tree has served over 2,500 children, teens and their families and has received national acclaim for our peer support group model for helping children and teens cope with the death of a family member. The Solace Tree relies on the generosity of individuals, businesses and foundations. We never charge families for our services. Please visit www.solacetree.org for more information.

Ticket Information

Tickets are a $35 donation.  Please RSVP by 2/26 by emailing events@solacetree.org.  There is very limited seating available so reserve your tickets early.

About Gene Russell Photography

Celebrating his 25th year of excellence in portrait photography, gene has expanded his business to Reno with this new studio.

This latest state-of-the art art studio features the most comfortable portrait experience atmosphere imaginable. His open and enthusiastic style is evident the moment you meet this amazing artist.

Commissioned by two presidents and several pro athletes gene creates images that last a life time.
Moreover he and his daughter Sidney have attended group session at Solace tree after Karen died in 2007. Her legacy lives on through the charitable works established through Gene Russell Photography. Join us for a wonderful evening of Music, great food and exceptional wine.

• Message from the founder
• Upcoming events
• Camp Solace 2009: a great success
• Featured article: Grieving for the Holidays
• Upcoming Book/Journal to Be Released
• A Big Thanks to…

From the Founder

Hello and thank for reading The Solace Tree Newsletter. Next May 1, 2010 will be our 7th year – thank you for your support. We have learned that grief crosses all boundaries. Among people who are suffering the death of a loved one, struggling with care-giving issues for a loved one, facing the changes and challenges of a loved one’s disease or illness, placing a loved one in a nursing home or health facility; all these can feel like huge barriers that isolate us and weigh us down. Just think too, how the children are feeling. Schedules, activities, routines, rituals and traditions are now different, awkward and/or out of sight. To be among others who are sharing a similar loss… to learn from them the ways in which their lives could be made less troublesome or painful… is a great gift. People we didn’t know before are no longer strangers. Other survivors who have gone before us have tremendous knowledge, support, and comfort to share, and we will benefit by being open, respectful and receptive to them.

Reluctance to commit to a support or sharing group is understandable. Anxiety and fear while leaving us paralyzed, can at the same time be a safe place where we don’t have to face, maybe our greatest places to learn and grow. Chances are, if we attend a few times, we begin making connections and establishing friendships. We will feel great relief among those who know the road we are on, the rugged terrain over which we will travel and what is required to make the journey. Nevertheless, the empathic presence of knowledgeable, skillful and caring adults can do much to provide opportunities for growth as a child, teen and adult learns to live with the death of one loved. Thank you for attending and know that we care.

-Emilio Parga, Founder

Upcoming Events

Join us for: The Solace Holiday Tree at the Historic Garden Shop at Caughlin Ranch in support of The Solace Tree, a center for grieving children and teens in the Reno area & western Nevada.

When: December 12th 4:00 PM-8:00 PM 3636 Mayberry (off N. McCarran)

The Solace Tree is featuring special holiday fun at the Ranch. Tour this beautifully restored piece of Reno history, see farm animals and Santa, and enjoy wine and snacks in a festive setting.

Location: Garden Shop at Caughlin Ranch 3636 Mayberry Dr. (o N. McCarran)

Tickets: $30 at the door, $25 RSVP; Children: Free.

Please RSVP by 12/7 to Emilio Parga emilio@solacetree.org | 775-250-0601 or mail to: The Solace Tree 1061 Evans Av. Reno, NV 89503

Camp Solace 2009: A Great Success

The first weekend in September marked the second gathering of Camp Solace, a grief camp for kids and teens dealing with a lost family member or loved one.  The camp, located on the shores of east Lake Tahoe, provided campers a chance to meet and share with kids who have gone through similar tragedies.

The Solace Tree, a Reno-based kids grief share charity, hosted the unique camp with the help of many adult camp counselors.  Solace Tree founder, Emilio Parga, noted that although many grief camps exist throughout the country, Camp Solace was the first camp that The Solace Tree was able to host.  The camp featured various activities aimed at building trust and teamwork.  Campers spent much of their time days just being kids – swimming, kayaking, playing volleyball, making crafts, and participating in team skits.

In addition to typical camping activities, Camp Solace attendees spent time journaling and remembering those loved ones who they’d lost.  The campers crafted flags from fabric to symbolize a memory of their lost loved one.  In addition, campers participated in a candle lighting ceremony on each evening to honor and remember their lost loved ones.  During these times, the kids had the opportunity to share something about their loved one such as a poem or memory.  Although the grieving process for a young one can be far more difficult than imaginable, Camp Solace provided campers a place of trust, unity, and hope for the future.

Grieving for the Holidays

The holidays can be a difficult time for those suffering the loss of a loved one.  Solace Tree Founder Emilio Parga has written an article for those in need of help and encouragement.

Click here to view >>

Upcoming Book/Journal to Be Released

The Solace Tree will be releasing a new book about suicide entitled “Out of the Shadows” in the spring of 2010.  The book is geared toward teens who have experienced the death of a loved one due to suicide.

We are currently looking for sponsors to print this book.  If you are interested in helping out with this need, please contact us.

A Big Thanks to…

…NSET for supporting the Solace Tree at their Wine Tasting celebration in September .

…The Knights of Columbus for giving proceeds from its golf tournament in September to support the mission and purpose of The Solace Tree.