Stepping
Our Way toRecovery(A Big Book Buffet)
Marywood Retreat & Conference Center is located in the St. Johns andSwitzerland area of north Florida and is operated by the Catholic Dioceseof St. Augustine. This breathtaking retreat center and private event venue
is nestled along the banks of the St. Johns River, just minutes from thegreater Jacksonville and St. Augustine areas. The property is comprisedof 100 acres of beautifully tranquil grounds boasting riverfront views,
towering live oak trees and lush gardens. Marywood offers multiple
banquet spaces, overnight lodging and provides all food and beverage.
Free parking.
ACCOMODATIONS: Rooms have 2 queen beds, refrigerator, and fullbathroom. If you are sharing a room, please list your roommate’s nameon the registration form (see the line designated for that purpose). By
sharing a room, the cost of the room will be half the cost of a single room($137 per person for the weekend).
MEALS: We are offering a 4-meal plan for $80 (this includes the tax andgratuity) as a convenience so that guests may stay on-site for the entire
event. This plan includes abstinent food choices for breakfast, lunch, anddinner on Saturday; and breakfast on Sunday. All meals are served
cafeteria-style. The chef is very talented, and will prepare our food withno added fats or sugars. If you have allergies or special considerations,please contact Marywood directly.

Friday, November 1 toSunday, November 3, 2024
Program begins at 7:00 pm Friday eveningand ends at 12:00 pm Sunday.
Join us as we learn how to recover from the disease ofcompulsive eating the Big Book way. Our guest speaker will
share his experience of how he practices his program,
maintains recovery, and lives in spiritual abundance, letting
go of the food, and working with others. There will also begroup sharing activities and plenty of time for fellowship,reflection and relaxation.

New Freedom Intergroup

MAIL-IN REGISTRATION FORMMARYWOOD RETREAT AND CONFERENCE CENTER

235 Marywood Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259
www.marywoodcenter.org
904.287-2525

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In-person attendance at the Marywood Retreat Center event mustbe limited to 50 persons. Register early to secure your spot. If you
are not one of the first 50 people registered, we will assign you to awaiting list or you can attend virtually.

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Weekend Reg.

$40 In Person$40 Virtual

Single room$274 (for the weekend)

Shared room

$137 (for the weekend)

Enter your roommate’s name (if applicable):

4 Meal Plan

$80 (3 meals Sat. and Sun. breakfast, tax and gratuity included)

Donation
TOTAL INCLUDED:
Make check to: New Freedom Intergroup
I will give service at this event: Registration Table Set-up before / clean up after event Timer in meetings
 Selling tickets for 50/50 drawing
PLEASE ADD ME TO THE WAITING LIST IF I AM NOTONE OF THE FIRST 50 PEOPLE TO SIGN UP.

The cut-off date for in-person registration and cancellation
refunds is OCTOBER 1, 2024.
If you prefer to attend virtually, you can register until October 30.
The speakers will be live-streamed (audio and video) during theevent. Audio recordings will be included for all registrants after theevent ends (we will send an email with the link).
You may register by mail (make check out to New FreedomIntergroup) or register online:• Mail registration form and check to:
Barbara Carter
28303 SW 101st Avenue
Newberry, FL 32669• Eventbrite Online Registration
https://BigBookBuffet.eventbrite.com
Note: Eventbrite adds on a convenience fee. If you DO NOT wish
to be charged for this convenience, please send a check. Rememberthat we are limited to 50 attendees—so register early!
No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Scholarships areavailable to cover the registration fee (only). Contact Retreat CoChairs for more information.
Retreat Co-Chairs:• Marie B. mgburns234@gmail.com• Nancy K. npklei@gmail.com

904-534-4173
516-286-1888