Thank you for planning to join us for the 2021 Virtual FOP Family Gathering! We look forward to providing this exciting opportunity for participants to come together virtually to connect, learn and grow. In addition to general session presentations and small group discussions, we’ll be hosting family-friendly social events Friday and Saturday evening, as well as self-care sessions on Saturday and Sunday morning.
Below are the options to join us. All social events will take place outside of the virtual event platform using Zoom video conferencing. *Video chat provides two-way video communication. You must have a microphone (audio) on your computer in order to participate, but video is optional. Translation support for each of the following sessions will be offered based on demand!
To help attendees manage the virtual Family Gathering experience we'll be sending out emails with instructions, reminders, and links to join the social event and self-care session you sign up for. You will also be able to access the activities listed below by finding the links in the agenda within the event environment but registering in advance is strongly encouraged!
Friday, November 19
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7:00 pm EST |
24:00 GMT |
Community Social Event: Bingo: The concept of Bingo may have originated as a lottery game in Italy back in the 1500s but this November we’ll be playing the American version! Just bring your Bingo card and we'll bring the fun! |
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Community Social Event: Trivia (ages 18 and older only): If you have ever wanted to be on the popular TV game show Jeopardy now's your chance to practice! Join fellow FOP community members as we divide into teams and conquer the unknown by working our way across the trivia categories. |
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Community Social Event: Virtual Escape Room (Pre-registration is now closed): Join in on the connected experience of an escape room challenge from the comfort and convenience of your home, your team of adventurers will join forces to find hidden clues, solve puzzles, and unravel a mystery before time runs out. |
Saturday, November 20
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7-8 am EST
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12:00 to 13:00 GMT
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Self-Care Event: Mindfulness and Meditation: Start your Family Gathering experience off with an activity to help quiet an over-active mind and focus on the opportunities to learn and connect that lay in store. We'll start with a 30 minute exercise of guided imagery and breathing and then connect with one another to set our intentions for the day!
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6-7:30 am EST |
12:00 to 14:00 GMT |
Community Social Event: Bingo: The concept of Bingo may have originated as a lottery game in Italy back in the 1500s but this November we’ll be playing the American version! Just bring your Bingo card and we'll bring the fun!
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7 pm EST |
24:00 GMT |
Community Social Event: Share Your Strength Talent Show: Whether it's some serious singing in the shower, cool cooking in the kitchen, or dazzling disco dancing we've all got a talent to share! And if you're out of ideas, we're here to help. Sign up to participate and we'll connect to take this show to the next level! |
Sunday, November 21
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8-9 am EST
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13:00 to 14:00 GMT
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Self-Care Event: Embrace Yourself Self-Care Time: Treat yourself to a respite for your brain and body. As we breathe, meditate and relax, our nervous system moves more towards the "Rest and Digest" response, where our bodies function better, our minds have more clarity and our relationships benefit.
In this morning session, we will set the tone for our day, as we practice a couple breathing techniques, a guided meditation and end with a drawing or journal prompt. Bring paper and markers/crayons.
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