From the Desk of the Director...

Greetings Adventure Women,

Summer is certainly upon us in full force as I write this greeting. 2007 blew-in in typical New England fashion that we fondly refer to as "Betty weather events". It never seems to fail that we have some type of weather challenge to accompany our Retreats or events.

To recap our 2007 year of adventure, we will start with our St. Patrick’s Day Winter Retreat on March 16-18, 2007 at the AMC Highland Center at Crawford Notch in Bretton Woods, NH. The adventure began with the journey to the Highland Center on Friday night in the wind and snow which continued through out the weekend. That did not dampen the spirit of the women who snowshoe-hiked the familiar trails around the Highland Center. Inside, we explored "The Continued Journey: Stoking the Fire Within", expressing ourself through art, movement and meditation. Laughter, dancing, quiet moments around the fire or just watching the beautiful snow out the library windows added to the enjoyment of the weekend.

The weather events did not end with the winter of 2007. Our 2nd Annual Spring Fling on April 14, 2007 at the Community Campus in Portsmouth, NH brought April snow, sleet and flooding rain for our spring flowers. Our hardy Adventure Women made their way to the Spring Fling, brushing the snow and sleet from their stunning Spring Bonnets to enjoy an amusing fashion show, great food and renewed friendships.

Our major fundraising event for 2007 took place on Sunday July 22, 2007 at the 3rd Annual Seacoast Concert for a Cure at the Redhook Brewery in Portsmouth, NH. Our Adventure Women turned out in full force, joining the sea of volunteers in green tie-dyed t-shirts, to man the Raffle/Silent Auction Tent at the Concert. We are honored to be one of the recipients of this popular fundraiser, featuring international and local bands who have donated their talents to raise funds for breast cancer support organizations. Thanks to all of you who made the Raffle/Silent Auction run so smoothly - the music, food/drink and gorgeous day (no weather events that day) added to the success of the day.

Our next Retreat will be upon us in a few short months as these lush green trees transform into their brilliant colors of Fall. Join us October 19-21, 2007 for the Fall Retreat 2007 at the Barbara C. Harris Center in the beautiful Monadnock area of NH. We will welcome the season of transformation with outdoor activities on the 326 wooded acres on the shores of Otter Lake in Greenfield, NH. Explore your inner self with our expressive and healing arts sessions. Come renew yourself with your breast sisters at our Fall Retreat 2007.

My greeting would not be complete without thanking you for your financial and volunteer support which keeps Betty’s dream of “women helping women” alive. It is our honor and pleasure to provide the opportunity for women of all stages and ages of breast cancer to move from surviving to thriving. If you would like to “give back" for all the love and support you received in your breast cancer journey, please consider volunteer and donation opportunities with the Betty J. Borry Breast Cancer Retreats.

“Like the Tortuga, we always move forward, with our heads held high ready to plant the seeds of love, kindness, laughter and support to those around us..."          - Betty J. Borry

Tortuga Lives!
Cynthia Cote, President & Director

Winter Retreat 2007
March 16-18 2007
AMC Highland Center, Bretton Woods, NH


Adventure Women 2007

Spring Fling 2007
April 15, 2007
Community Campus, Portsmouth, NH

Spring Fling 2007

Seacoast Concert For A Cure
July 22 2007
Redhook Brewery - Portsmouth, NH

Raffle Women 2007

Fall Retreat 2007
October 19-21, 2007
Barbara C Harris Center, Greenfield, NH

Otter Lake

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