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Retreats for People Living with HIV/AIDS

Our annual weekend retreat for persons living with HIV/AIDS offers participants and presenters alike a time apart from their everyday routine. In the beautiful surroundings of the Stella Niagara Center of Renewal along the Niagara River, participants can take time to reflect, rest, worship, enjoy a massage, or create a “masterpiece” in an art workshop. No matter what they choose to do, they are surrounded by a supportive community of love.

When former retreatants were asked what was most helpful about the retreat, they responded:

“… being together with loving, caring people.”

“The workshops, the beautiful setting, and the staff allowed each of us to be completely ourselves.”

“The joy and laughter lifted my spirits and helped me to relax.”

“Getting in touch with myself and others was helpful to me.”

“Thank you for making me feel a part and showing me that I’m not alone and I’m loved.”

“ I enjoyed the swimming and the arts and crafts.”

“The entire retreat weekend affected me in so many ways, I can’t pick just one.”

 

AIDS FAMILY SERVICES OFFERS:

Individual Couple & Family Counseling / Pastoral Care Support Groups / Education

"AFS' Retreat Committee put the finishing touches on "holiday baskets" to be sold to raise funds for AIDS Family Services. - They make great gifts!."
"AFS' Retreat Committee put the finishing touches on "holiday baskets" to be sold to raise funds for AIDS Family Services. - They make great gifts!."

 

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AIDS Family Services
40 Gates Circle / Buffalo, New York 14209
Phone: 716.881.4612 - Fax: 716.881.4618
email: afs(at)afsbflo.org