Most people who attend a Beginning Experience weekend heard about it through a caring friend, relative, neighbor or coworker. If you are considering Beginning Experience for yourself, we hope you will read on. If you are exploring this website out of concern for a hurting Mom, Dad, brother, sister or friend we hope you will read on and share what you learn. You are never too old, too young or too late to attend a Beginning Experience weekend, and neither are the people in your life. So, please:
- Direct others to our website
- Contact us for a written brochure or brochures to share
- Copy the application form and share
- Consider making a donation or "sponsoring" a friend or relative -- a weekend away makes a great birthday, Christmas or anytime gift. Also consider writing in a United Way pledge to Central Minnesota Beginning Experience during the annual United Way drive.
- Follow up with friends and family who you think would benefit
- Talk to a Beginning Experience alumnus if you have questions or concerns
If I hadn't been approached by two different people -- one a close friend, another a co-worker -- I may never have heard of Beginning Experience, and if I had, who knows if I would have gone? Their encouragement and follow up (okay, maybe just a little prodding) made the difference in my decision. Since my weekend, I've set the goal of getting at least one person I know to go each session and so far I have met my goal. I think it's that important. I encourage you to take the risk -- either go yourself or encourage a friend -- you'll be really glad you did. - past weekend participant
