Attention all Support Group Leaders and Coffee Meeting Leaders, please distribute this info to your group members. Even if you are not in Southern Ontario come out and join us for this event.

Sarnia Meet n Greet 2012
The 2nd Annual Community of Bariatric Patients of Southern Ontario's Meet-n-Greet will be held in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, on Saturday, October 27th, 2012. This event is open to people from across Southern Ontario who have had, will be having or are interested in Bariatric Surgery.   With the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care investing $75 Million to fund Bariatric Programs across the province during the past three years, the number of people having the surgery grows larger with each passing day. Several patients have decided to gather together in Sarnia to share our stories and also take the opportunity to enjoy a day of guest speakers, presentations and vendor displays.    We are looking to build a province-wide support network for Bariatric Patients. Hopefully, other groups will learn from us and form in different regions. We are hoping to link support groups across the province and spread the word about this social and educational event.   To purchase tickets for the event or to get the most recent information please visit the event website. http://cbpsomeetngreet.blogspot.ca/   We are asking that you distribute this letter and information to all members of your support or coffee group. We hope that this annual event will grow bigger and better with each passing year.                                                                                                                          Linda Terrio
                                Support Group Liaison CBPSO
                                                                                                                      http://www.cbpso.com

 

Bought my ticket already!
Cher

I am confused as to why this is not in a more centralized, easily accessible location again this year.  Sorry to miss you all.

While at the meet n greet last year, the Sarnia group volunteered to "host" this coming year's event.  I think most are planning to get a hotel room and spend the night, and in fact I am looking forward to tagging a cross border shopping trip with it.

In all honesty, no matter where the venue, some people would have to travel.  I never get to make it to the brunch that you host because it would take me over 3 hours to get there, but I would sure love to make it to one of those sometime too.  I believe that a "centralized, easily accessible location" is very relative to where you live.

Sorry you can't make it, you will be missed!

The plan is for the host city for this event to change every year.
Last years event was put together in a matter of weeks.
It will be decided at each years event where the next event will take place and which group will plan next years event under the guidance of the main board. No matter where we hold the event some people will have to travel to attend.
Coming out and bringing members of your local group will give you a say in where the next event will be held.

Linda

 I agree - central is relative! We are lucky to live near Toronto, and sometimes we forget that it isn't the centre of the universe!! Lol


Just to let you know - the CCC has about 20 people attending!! We are all staying overnight. We had quite the party last time - this time will be no different!! And some shopping in the US on Sunday!! Worth the drive Karen!!!

P.s - sarnia is only a little over 2 hours from you. I'm only 40min away. If you get to my house, I'll drive you ;0)

 I'm super excited! I heard in my support meeting that it's a great time. Wonderful information, and it's my town hosting. I love the web page. Thanks for all your hard work. I hope my surgery will be before then:) It will be so nice to have all of you experts in a room to ask questions in a loving room with no judgement. Fun ideas,great speakers, and meeting people from all over SW Ontario and any others who can come. 

What is the deadline for purchasing tickets?

Tickets will be available until we reach the maximum number that the venue will hold.

Linda

So looking forward to it again this year.  Had a great time and made some wonderful friends at last year's event!!!