We’re excited to let you know about all we’ve got planned for our member-voted Minneapolis event:

Member Meet-N-Greet (5pm)
Centered at Minneapolis’ famed Mall of America, our evening event will kick off at 5pm with an informal meet-n-greet at Caribou Coffee. OH members, support group leaders and friends will connect with other WLS pre- and post-ops in the relaxed, charming atmosphere at Caribou. Swap a recipe, share your journey and your before and after pictures!! Beverages provided compliments of ObesityHelp.

Ride/Walk to your Goal (5:30pm)
We’ve got two fun options for our event attendees:

Ride to your Goal: For all attendee members who shared the goal of “Riding a Roller Coaster” in our Goal System – you’ll have an opportunity to do just that! Attendees will be able to ride the Mall of America roller coaster as a group compliment of ObesityHelp before our dinner event begins. (RSVP to [email protected])

Walk to your Goal: For all other attendees who’d rather go a gentler route, take a stroll through the Mall of America with relationship expert Kathleen Nickerson, PhD. You’ll be armed with a Mall of America coupon book for any souvenir goodies that interest you.  (RSVP to [email protected])

California Café (6:00pm)
Let the glittering terrace of the California Café welcome you as the support group session of our event begins. Joanna Fee will host the event, and introduce our presenters and encourage members to mix and mingle as dinner is served.

Learning Your Love Language (6:15pm)
Relationship expert Kathleen Nickerson, PhD will introduce the five “languages” of love. Learn how to use your personal style to strengthen bonds with family, friends, co-workers and spouses. We’ll have a Q& A session where you can present your unique life experiences to Dr. Nickerson and receive insightful hints and tips. As a special thank you to all OH event attendees, Dr. Nickerson will generously donate one free 30-minute private phone consultation/problem solving session to be scheduled at your mutual convenience.

Laura Preston, WLS Post-op (6:45pm)
Laura Preston shares her hilarious and inspiring transformation with us – an adventure that winds from the super-charged corporate world of New York City to her familiar hometown of Detroit, MI. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry – you’ll feel the passion she has for her journey and learn how you can get it, too!

Support Group Summit (7:30pm)
Support Group Leaders Liz Sorlie and Sandy Pulis will engage the group, asking us what we consider our “Magic Formula” for long-term success and motivation. Share your success, big or small, and let us know what you do that keeps you on track! Motivate others by sharing what you do to stay inspired.

OH Angel Honors (8:15pm)
After hearing everyone’s story of success, we’ll have a drawing in which one attendee will be the lucky recipient of a “Makeover Kit” including; luxury spa goodies, gift certificates and more. We’ll also honor the attendees that have travelled the most distance to join us, and who have lost the most weight post-operatively. As a bonus, in appreciation of our OH Members, each attendee will receive a one year FREE subscription to OH Magazine! And don’t forget our other door prizes, OH goodie bags and VISA gift card!

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