CONVENTION PROGRAM

2008 Spouse Program

General Spouse Program Information

The Spouse Program is intended for spouses and companions of RECon attendees. Registered spouses and companions are welcome to attend sessions, meal functions, Leasing Mall and Trade Exposition, as well as the Spouse Program events. This year’s program offers a variety of activities including contemporary exercise, fashion, cooking and mixology. Transportation to all Spouse Program events will depart from and return to the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Spouse Program hospitality lounge will be located at the Las Vegas Convention Center and will be open during the following hours:

Saturday, May 17 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, May 18 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Monday, May 19 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday, May 20 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday, May 21 8:30 am – 12:00 noon

Note: PHOTO BADGES are required for everyone attending RECon.

Avoid long lines at registration, register and submit a photo by March 31, 2008 and receive your badge in the mail. No badges will be mailed without photos. Badges can be validated in Las Vegas at one of the Satellite Badge Validation Centers or at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Pre-registration is required for all Spouse Program events. You will be sent an events participation form upon receipt of your registration.

Saturday, May 17 | Sunday, May 18 | Monday, May 19 | Tuesday, May 20 | Wednesday, May 21

SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2008
10:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration and Hospitality Lounge

Saturday, May 17 | Sunday, May 18 | Monday, May 19 | Tuesday, May 20 | Wednesday, May 21

SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2008
9:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration and Hospitality Lounge

Saturday, May 17 | Sunday, May 18 | Monday, May 19 | Tuesday, May 20 | Wednesday, May 21

MONDAY, MAY 19, 2008
7:00 am – 6:00 pm Registration and Hospitality Lounge
10:00 am – 12:00 noon Fashion Show and Brunch Get an up close look at the newest styles and the hottest trends at the annual ICSC Spouse Program Fashion Show and Brunch. From wardrobe basics to the latest fashion accessories, this show features all the things you’ll need to polish your look for spring.
3:00 – 4:30 pm Feng Shui In this workshop, join our Feng Shui expert as she reveals secrets about your office and career, home and relationships, bedroom and love life, money and clutter, and health and happiness. Simply by applying the basic principles of Feng Shui, you will be able to change your life, marriage, love life, and wealth for the better. Find out how you can: Rev up your love life by making some simple changes to your bedroom Design your home to relieve stress – not cause more of it! Locate your wealth, love, health and career areas in your space Rearrange your furniture for proper energy flow Create more career opportunities by applying some powerful principles to your workspace Overcome the built-in problems with your space And much more! This fun, informative workshop will have you Feng Shui-ing your space in no time. When you change your home, you can change your life. Find out how at our class!

Saturday, May 17 | Sunday, May 18 | Monday, May 19 | Tuesday, May 20 | Wednesday, May 21

TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2008
7:00 am– 6:00 pm Registration and Hospitality Lounge
9:00 – 10:00 am Pilates Pilates focuses on building a healthy, injuryfree body by encouraging controlled and concentratedmovement. It centers the body with breathing awareness whilemaintaining dynamic spiral stabilization. Pilates is a full body-conditioning programcompromised of a series of designedmovements performed on amat and specific apparatus. Pilates improves strength, flexibility, balance, control andmuscular symmetry.
11:00 am– 2:00 pm Hands-On Cooking Class Creative Cooking School of Las Vegas Join us for a creative, fun andmemorable day of hands-on, interactive cooking led by one of Las Vegas’s gourmet chefs. Indulge your senses as you roll up your sleeves and learn to prepare that perfect gourmet dish. Afterwards, you’ll enjoy the fruits of your labor. In a state-of-the-art open concept kitchen with an old world Tuscan look and feel, you’ll enjoy the relaxed, informative and lively class, then sit down to enjoy a great meal you helped prepare. After completing the class, each student earns a “Certificate of Completion” suitable for framing and recipes to take home. Space is EXTREMELY limited for this event and pre-registration is required. Return your registration formearly to ensure your participation.
3:00 – 4:00 pm The Joy of Mixology...Vodka MasterMixologist Armando Rosario returns to introduce you to the wonderful flavors of vodka. He will share the history and future of the vodka industry, as well as provide a tasting of some of the newest vodka flavors. In addition, he will prepare some of his favorite Vodka Cocktail Recipes that will be sure to be a hit at your next gathering! SPEAKER: ARMANDO ROSARIO MasterMixologist and Spirits Educator Southern Wine and Spirits Las Vegas,NV

Saturday, May 17 | Sunday, May 18 | Monday, May 19 | Tuesday, May 20 | Wednesday, May 21

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2008
8:30 am– 12:00 noon Registration and Hospitality Lounge
Transportation Shuttle bus service will be available throughout the Convention between all participating Convention hotels and the Las Vegas Convention Center. Bus schedules will be included in your Convention kit.
Makeovers Saturday, May 17 10:00 am– 4:00 pm Sunday, May 18 10:00 am– 4:00 pm Monday, May 19 10:00 am– 5:00 pm Tuesday, May 20 10:00 am– 5:00 pm Wednesday, May 21 10:00 am–12:00 noon Pre-registration for makeovers is required. You will be sent an Activities Participation form upon receipt of your registration.