June 27, 2011
Winter Family Weekend Promises to be A BIG SPLASH!
“Family, Friends, Fellowship and Fun”
ANNOUNCEMENT: The
United Church of God “Winter
Family Weekend 2011” will be held at the Great
Wolf Lodge in the Cincinnati, Ohio, area from December 23-27.
This beautiful, newly constructed rustic resort and conference center will be
the main venue for all meetings and accommodation.
The Venue
This facility boasts a 78,000 square-foot indoor
waterpark with 11 water slides, a giant wave pool, 6 swimming
pools, a lazy river and a 30-person hot tub—and it is bound to be well-used by
our members at this hotel.![](images/image002.jpg)
Each family
suite sleeps up to six and is equipped with a small fridge,
microwave and balcony—some with a fireplace. There are king
suites which sleep four and bunk beds and queen beds in others.
Very soon we will let you know the number of the various types of rooms which
are available so you may make your reservation. The Church is managing the
bookings directly to save you some taxes.
Also
at the Great Wolf Lodge is a large state-of-the-art game
arcade, a large fitness room, spas,
a gift shop,Starbucks and
several dining
options. All these will be open during our stay. There is
entertainment for all ages—from tots,
to teens,
to the young at heart. At least five cafés
or restaurants are on the premises and will be open throughout
our stay. We have contracted the rooms for
$90 plus taxes per room for up to four people ($25 for each extra person over
four), and reservations will be made online on our Church
website to save you on taxes for this Church-wide event. The use
of the water
park for each person in the room is included in this price!
Conference Center
The
modern Conf erence
Center is well equipped to serve our needs with a 1,200 seat main
auditorium with overflow rooms catering for an additional 300-400. There will be
several breakout rooms available for the seminars on the Sabbath. A family
evening is planned for Sunday December 25 at the water park with free pizza and
drinks to give energy while having fun together. There is plenty of seating for
those who just want to watch and visit.
Finally, a quote from the Great Wolf Lodge brochure: “You can park your car and
never need it again until it is time to return, reluctantly, home. Spacious
guest rooms, amazing restaurants, a luxurious spa, fitness center and
world-class entertainment are yours to be enjoyed within the beautiful confines
of our majestic resort.”
We plan to have more information online in August about registration for the
hotel and for the various Sabbath seminars, sporting events and other exciting
activities.
Sporting Facilities
The
sporting events will all be under one roof at the Courts
4 Sports which is a mere five miles away. This very modern sports
facility will host both the volleyball and basketball venues. We’re excited to
have made this arrangement as it allows more fellowship among those who engage
in the different sporting events throughout the day, keeping the family together
when playing both sports.
Alternative Accommodations
Another
lodging facility for those who do not wish to have access to the water park and
want more economical housing will be the King’s
Island Resort. This hotel was used in years past when the Winter
Family Weekend first began in Cincinnati. They feature comfortable rooms at a
rate of only $59 plus tax. The benefit of this hotel is that it is directly
across the street from the Great
Wolf Lodge. All who stay at the King’s Island Resort Hotel will
be able to participate in all of the events of the Winter W eekend except for the
water park.
Please see the Winter
Family Weekend website for more information and links to the
Great Wolf Lodge for more information and photos. Save
December 23-27 on your calendars now for a wonderful family experience!
We are very excited to host this grand event here in the Cincinnati area.
Gary Antion and Roy Holladay—WFW Event Coordinators
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