Included in the 2005 GRACE Conference & Retreat this year:
*	26 Sessions to choose from, with more than 40 speakers presenting. International and National highly acclaimed speakers: authors, physicians, clinicians, counselors and pastors, as well as bereaved, infertile and adoptive family panels.
*	5 Tracks: Loss & Bereavement, Infertility, Adoption, Wellness, and Professional. View class titles, descriptions, and speakers here.
*	Continuing Education Credits: for health care professionals and caregivers. Social Work and Psychology Continuing Education Credits applied for. Social workers and psychologists may earn 1 CEU credit per class attended for a total of 3 CEUs on Saturday and 2 on Sunday. Nurses will earn 1.5 CEUs per class attended for a total of 4.5 CEUs on Saturday and 3 CEUs on Sunday. Attending all 5 classes in the Healthcare Professional Track will earn a total 7.5 CEUs.
*	Resources Tables: more than 30 organizations will provide valuable resources, and information for attendees. Complete your Table Card by visiting with all the exhibitors and you can be entered into our prize drawing. Represented exhibitors include: adoption agencies, specialty and holistic health providers, book stores, bereavement support organizations, infertility support organizations and many more.
*	GRACE Kids Program: provided onsite for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. Facilitated by licensed educators, social workers and counselors. In addition to being a fun packed time of crafts, games and music activities, for those whom it is applicable, there will be therapeutic art and drama activities as well to help children with youth bereavement issues. The theme is CAMP GRACE and there will be a scavenger hunt, sleeping bag rest times, and camp like indoor adventures throughout the weekend. Parents can check in on their kids at any time and will be happy to know that their children are located right down the hall next to where all the adult conference activities take place.
*	Silent Auction: a growing list of fabulous items have been donated: hotel and vacation packages, spa services, jewelry, home and garden items, restaurant certificates, books, and artwork. Bidding begins at 10am on Saturday the 23rd and ends at 2:45pm on Sunday the 24th. Items will be awarded during the Closing Program which starts at 4:15pm Sunday the 24th.
*	Saturday Evening Dinner Banquet: Keynote speaker, Amy Kuebelbeck, will share the message "From Grief to Grace: A Journey of a Lifetime". There will be incredible music, dance and drama performances. Blue True Dream is back by popular demand. Performed by Kirsten Frantzich and Clint Allen. We will close the evening with a time to commemorate and reflect with candle lighting and rose ceremony.
*	SPA Services: grieving is hard work and it takes a toll on the whole body. Attendees will be able to treat themselves to some R & R with full body or chair massages, and facials.
*	Consultation with a Doctor: a great opportunity to have a private 10-15 minute free doctor consultation. Individuals and couples will be able to meet one on one with an RE, OB/GYN or Family Practice Physician to discuss questions about infertility, pregnancy and health issues.
*	Practical Workshop for Creating Memory Books: Saturday, April 23rd, 4:15-6:00 pm Presented and Taught by Susannah McHugh, Archiver's Supervisor * Cover the important Hows and Whys of doing something special to document and preserve your earliest memories of your child. * Journaling your ongoing journey * Discuss issues regarding photos and memorabilia * Create a page for your book or journal to start you on your way. Susannah is a mother to 2 teenage girls, one is adopted and one is a birth child. She enjoys being a part of people's creative process and helping both beginners and seasons scrapbookers alike to tell their stories. For GRACE Conference attendees, there is no charge for this class or for the materials provided in the class. There is no need to bring any of your own scrapbook materials, but it is encouraged to bring your materials if you have them.