BASIN — The University of Wyoming Extension is holding a free Caring for Caregivers Retreat, organized by Melissa Cook, community vitality and health educator. The retreat will take place on March 29 at the Basin First Baptist Church from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Registration is open and space is limited. 

The aim is to offer caregivers a chance to refresh, learn and connect. The goal is to provide valuable information while giving caregivers a well-deserved break to focus on their wellbeing.

A lineup of expert guest speakers will address a variety of topics, from legal considerations to mental wellness and creative expression:

• Motivational Speaker — Sabine Schenck, program director of the Wyoming Center on Aging in Laramie

• Legal Peace of Mind — Michelle Burns, attorney at Burns Law Office in Greybull

• Navigating Emotional Wellbeing — Dr. Ralph Louis, a psychologist at Oxbow in Basin

• Caregiver Support Group Options — Pat Tanner, a retired social worker from Basin

• Senior Center Resources — Cynthia Johnson, executive director of South Big Horn Senior Center in Greybull

Caregivers will gain practical knowledge and new skills. They will take a break and recharge by choosing from these creative and wellness activities:

• Cooking a Diabetes-Friendly Meal — Tenika Eardley, dietitian at Big Horn Nutrition in Greybull

• Sip N Paint — Jessica Reesy, artist at Sharp’s Peak Sip N Paint in Cody

• The Importance of Self-care with Meditation and Sound Bath — Suzi Shelhamer, wellness specialist at Serenity Wellness Retreat in Basin

The event is supported by the Big Horn REA, Security State Bank, First Baptist Church of Basin, and the Wyoming Center on Aging. Other sponsors include Lynn’s Market, Queen Bee, Basin Pharmacy, and the Crazy Woman Territory.

For more details or to register, visit the Caring for Caregivers Retreat registration at shorturl.at/QCLIE.