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Facility remodel winding down

We are excited about moving back into our home facility and being able to get a regular schedule of workshops implemented. As with many remodels, the project has taken a bit longer than planned, mainly due to expanding the project to include more things. We are coming to the end though as big changes were accomplished last week. Appliances were installed, door hardware put on doors, carpeting added to first floor guest bedroom, final finish added to the hardwood floors. We have started the final cleanup and anticipate arrival of new furniture first part of next week...all in time for the Knight's Dilemma workshop that starts on Wednesday...who says we are cutting things close!  I think the men will love it, even if there are a few things not quite complete.

Lakebay Remodel Making Great Progress

Like any remodeling project, we can't say that the Lakebay facility remodel is totally on schedule ... but it is progressing nicely. Most of the construction is complete, painting is in process, hardwood floors are installed but need final sanding and staining, baseboards are being applied and new interior doors are being installed. New sliding doors have been installed in every room on the waterfront side of the house, including a large lift and slide door system in the living room. This has resulted in panoramic views of the waterfront and loads of natural light throughout the house.

New cabinetry has be installed in the kitchen, office/study and new guest bathroom. Now we need the counter tops and appliances to be installed. We can't wait for everyone to see our home facility when the remodel is complete. To follow the progress, visit the photo gallery on our Facebook page.

First Soltura Workshop in Canada posed to start

 Last weekend Carole and Becky Verbeten drove to Regina, Saskatchewan to get ready for the first Soltura workshop to ever be conducted in Canada. As many of you know, there is a sizable contingent of workshop participants in Regina and, from what we hear, many of them are getting in the act...by helping set up or helping with the sound system or cooking during the workshop. Another exciting first is that three former participants will be support facilitators for this workshop...Congratulations to those women who are embarking on a new journey as a facilitator.

There are nine women registered for the Caught in a Twister workshop scheduled to start Wednesday, April 29, 2009. We know the next few days will be very special ones for these ladies. Let's keep them in our thoughts and send loads of positive energy their way.

Soltura twitters

Yes, now we have REALLY joined the 21st century ... Soltura tweats or twitters or ... we haven't totally figured out the proper language, but we are trying to use all the new social networking tools to keep everyone informed of what is happening with Soltura. Check out our twitter page at http://twitter.com/Soltura or you can monitor the latest tweats here in the right margin. We are trying to build our list of followers so if you have a twitter account we hope you will look us up and sign-up to follow the latest news.

Tom H. shares his Soltura experience

The following note was received from Tom H. following his first workshop. We enjoyed it so much we thought others would also like to hear about his experience.

Having been in a 12-Step recovery program for 3+ years, I can say that the Soltura journey really unlocked more doors than I thought possible. What a tremendous impact it has made on my recovery. I discovered that the work I had done in the fourth and fifth steps were just the tip of the iceberg. Soltura helped me uncover those undiscovered fears that undermined my recovery. It helped me to see that the decisions I had made throughout my life, were lies. For the first time I finally have an inner peace and acceptance I never thought possible. I thank Soltura for this life-changing experience. Tears of joy!

Love, Tom [Lubbock, Texas]

Thank you, Tom, for your courage and for sharing your experience with our community.