CLARYVILLE, NY — Caregivers have a free opportunity to relax and recharge at the fourth annual Caregiver Spring Renewal and Retreat on Wednesday, June 17, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Frost Valley YMCA on 2000 Frost Valley Rd. You can get a free ride on a bus available with Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC). Board at 9:30 a.m. at the CCESC Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center on 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd., to return at 4:30 p.m.

The retreat includes a picnic lunch and several activities that will encourage relaxation and fun for participants. Family caregivers can opt to participate in any, all, or none of the activities; they may also visit with other caregivers or explore the grounds, including the famous Forstmann Castle.

YMCA Health and Wellness medical staff will be on hand to provide free professional respite care for accompanying care receivers. Basic medical information is required by YMCA by June 3. Respite care will include music therapy, art exploration and Frost Valley’s nature resource room. Medications can be administered and lunch can be provided.

Pre-registration is required; email sullivan@cornell.edu or call 845/292-6180.

Sponsors are Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County’s Caregiver Resource Center, Alzheimer’s Association of the Hudson Valley, Frost Valley YMCA, The Misner Agency and Rolling V Transportation Services.