OH CONVENTION NEWS- OCT. 29-31

We are so excited - it is official - We are having this year National Convention at the Universal Hollywood Hilton Hotel,in California, which sits on top of the hills overlooking Hollywood, a perfect site for us shrinking " Movie Stars". We start on Friday night, October 29 with a Masquerade Ball. So dig out and dust off that Mae West and Superman Costume, we are going to be having a ball with our entire WLS friends old and new. Come and meet the entire ObesityHelp.com staff. Saturday, September 30 - is going to be full of choices. You will have all variety of different classes choice from to fit your needs. Here are some of the titles are: § Cooking on the Run § How to Think Like a Thin Person § Men's WLS only class § WLS Female only class § A Spouse or Support Person(s) class § Exercise and Fitness Class § Relaxation and Massage Techniques § Body Image Class § Ask the Nutritionist § A visit with the Bariatric Surgeon § Need Plastics? § Depression - There is a way out~ § Oldie and Moldies class -Plus 1 year post op Make sure to bring a friend so you can split up and attend more classes then share what you have learned with one another. The more the merrier! I will be telling a little about each class as we get closer. I have a big surprise for everyone (if you are a volunteer - Please do not tell).... But you will love it... Saturday night is reserved just for you! You will have time on your own to visit with friends, check out "City Walk" they have so much to see, do, visit, and of course to eat and drink. Preview it at: http://www.citywalkhollywood.com/ Sunday we have a special speaker coming in and plenty more planned. More about Sunday latter...We will be done by 2:00 PM so you will have time to Trick or Treat with your families. Just wanted you to know a little bit. More information to come soon! So check the boards everyday to see what is going on. Mark your calendar now and start making plans. We have and we are so excited. It's a Lifestyle! Monica Ganz Support Group Specialist [email protected] 866 957-4635 x 385

Monica, thanks so much for posting this to the AZ board. I so wanted to attend the convention, but I have to work that weekend. But I hope other AZ people can make it!