2025 Annual Alumni, Family and Friends Reunion Weekend

Caron is excited to welcome you and your family back to Magic Mountain, our Pennsylvania campus, for a FREE weekend of renewal, celebration, and connection!

This special weekend is a time to reflect on the power of transformational care and meaningful connections in recovery. As a community, we come together to support one another, share our experiences, and continue spreading the message of hope and healing. Recovery is not just about change—it’s about transformation, and together, we make that possible.

To kick off the weekend, we’re offering two special events on Friday, June 20th, before the official start of the reunion. Both will take place during the day, providing even more opportunities to reconnect, grow, and celebrate the power of recovery together.

• 2025 Caron Golf Classic presented by Redner's Warehouse Markets (for an additional fee) - Register HERE
• 2025 Women to Women Retreat: Finding Your Voice and the Power of Self Advocacy - Register HERE.

Join us for a weekend of inspiration, fellowship, and transformation!

Friday, June 20th:

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Gratitude meeting - Chit Chat Auditorium
Pizza and fellowship immediately following

7:30 pm - REGISTRATION IS FULL - Join us for a special Shabbat Dinner with Rabbi Lipsker on the Caron grounds during reunion weekend. All are welcome!
As the sun sets on Friday, June 20, we will come together in a warm and welcoming space to share in the beauty of Shabbat, enjoy a meaningful meal, and reflect on the spiritual journey of recovery. Rabbi Lipsker will offer words of wisdom and inspiration, making this a memorable evening of connection, tradition, and renewal. Location to be announced. Time is 7:30pm, following the Gratitude Meeting in Chit Chat.

Saturday, June 21st:

Event highlights include:

• Fun, fellowship and connection
• Opportunities to learn more about Caron’s ongoing services and support
• DJ & live music
• Picnic lunch
• Games and activities for adults and children

8:30 am Registration Opens

9:00 am Remembrance Service - Chit Chat Auditorium

10:30 am Recovery Recharge Workshops - Choose 1 of 4

• Workshop #1 – From Fear to Freedom: Working Through What Holds Us Back, Dorothy Diamond, Clinical Supervisor
• Workshop #2 – Connecting with Authenticity, Sarah Poplinski, Breakthrough
• Workshop #3 - From Chaos to Clarity: A Workshop for Family Members with Mallory Henry, Family Education Program
• Workshop #4 – Strong & Supported: A Fun Workshop for Kids! with Wendi Line, Youth Education Program - THIS IS A DROP OFF EVENT - CHILDREN ONLY Register your child(ren) below and we will follow up with additional details.
• Step Walk - One Step at a Time: A Guided Serenity Walk lead by Caron Alumni

1:30 pm Alumni and Family Awards Ceremony - Big Tent
NEW THIS YEAR! Alumni Recognition Award for Staff
We’re thrilled to announce, John Reese, as the inaugural recipient of the Alumni Recognition Award for Staff. John’s journey from a YAMP patient, to returning to Caron as a Residential Advisors, and presently becoming a trusted counselor on the Men’s Unit is a powerful testament to the spirit of recovery at Caron and what’s possible within the Caron community. His path embodies the spirit of recovery and the support Caron offers for personal and professional development. Alumni shared moving stories of the space John created—where they felt human again, connected, and unafraid. They shared how John’s compassion, calm presence, and unwavering support helped carry them through some of their most vulnerable moments. To learn more about John, visit here.

7:30 pm Fireside Recovery Meeting - South Mountain Inn

Sunday, June 22nd:

9:00 am Chapel Service- Chit Chat Auditorium
10:30 am – noon Heritage Center Open House – Huyett Hall Heritage Center

Contact June Bare for more details at JBare@caron.org or 610-743-6145.

A detailed schedule will be available closer to the event date to registrants.

Please note: While we love all furry friends, we ask that guests DO NOT bring their pets. Only service animals will be permitted.