Adult Weekend Attendee Page 2025
It’s time to GO to RENO! Soon, PWA pals from across the NOAH community will gather together at the Atlantis Casino Resort and Spa in beautiful Reno, Nevada!!
This year’s list of 40 registered attendees includes veteran Adult Weekend participants as well as some first timers! We’re excited to welcome all of you, and wanted to share some details about the upcoming event:
Adult Weekend Info Station:
Questions?
Arrival & Hotel Info:
Hotel Address: 3800 S. Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada 89502
*If you will be arriving later than Friday, October 3rd at 5 PM, please reach out to Casey Greer at cgreer@albinism.org to let us know.
Getting to the Atlantis Casino Resort and Spa includes directions to the resort as well as valuable information about the resort’s Complimentary Shuttle Service to/from Reno-Tahoe International Airport.
**NOTE – The shuttle runs from the airport daily from 4:45 AM to 12:15 AM at 30-minute intervals. Arrivals should head to Door “D” near Baggage Claim to wait for the next shuttle.
(The Shuttle may be either Black or Gold in color.)
Karen Bly’s Cell: 724-699-9584
As a reminder, if you need to reach someone from NOAH regarding Adult Weekend while onsite, please call or text Karen. She will be traveling late Thursday evening but will otherwise be available to assist.
Schedule of Events:
Jump to: Friday ~ Saturday ~ Sunday
Friday, October 3rd
| Time | Activity | Location |
| Hotel check-in after 3:00 PM | Arrivals / Hotel Check-in | Friday’s scheduled activities are at the Atlantis Resort |
| 4:30 – 5:00 PM* | Registration | Hallway outside Treasures C&D (2nd Floor) |
| 5:00 – 6:30 PM | Group Meet-n-Greet (All registered attendees) – Welcome to NOAH’s Adult Weekend 2025! | Treasures C&D (2nd Floor) |
| 7:00 PM | Group Dinner (All registered attendees) Meal Includes: – One entrée from menu – Non-alcoholic beverage Alcohol, appetizers, and desserts available at your cost. | Group to meet at The Purple Parrot restaurant on the main casino floor – American Diner – Casual Dress |
*If you will be arriving later than Friday, October 3rd at 5 PM, please reach out to Casey Greer at cgreer@albinism.org to let us know.
Saturday, October 4th
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Light Breakfast (All registered attendees) Includes: – Coffee or Tea – A seasonal fruit kabob – Danish, croissant, or muffin | Treasures C&D (2nd Floor) – This is not a buffet. We’ve ordered enough for all registered attendees to have a light meal. |
| 9:00 – 10:00 AM | Educational Session – Kathi Garza will be opening the day with our “EYESbreaker” | Treasures C&D (2nd Floor) |
| 10:00 – 11:00 AM | Educational Session – Casey Greer and Betty Allen will be leading us in some grab-bag round-table discussions | Treasures C&D (2nd Floor) |
| 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM | Lunch | On your own! 🙂 |
| 1:00 – 5:00 Flex time to spend at museums listed. | National Automobile Museum 1 Museum Drive (Paid admission provided to all registered attendees.) | Saturday Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Paid admission provided to either Wilbur D. May Center -OR- The Discovery Museum – your choice, selected at registration. NOTE – If no museum choice was selected, you will receive admission to The Discovery Museum. Which museum did I pick? | ||
| Wilbur D. May Center Museum 1595 N. Sierra Street located inside Rancho San Rafael Regional Park (there is not a sign for the museum at the park’s main entrance off Sierra street) | Saturday Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | |
| The Discovery Museum 490 S Center Street | Saturday Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | Dinner & Socializing | On your own! 🙂 |
Sunday, October 5th
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 9:00 – 10:00 AM | Breakfast (registered attendees) Includes: – Coffee, Tea, Juice – Breads and muffins – Scrambled eggs – Sausage – Homestyle Potatoes | Treasures C&D (2nd Floor) – This is a plated meal that will be served at 9:00 AM. Please arrive on time. |
| 10:00 – 11:00 AM | Closing Session – The Planning Team is so happy to help make this weekend a success. Join us as we wrap up the weekend and discuss ways that NOAH can help everyone stay connected! | Treasures C&D (2nd Floor) |
| Hotel Check-out by 12:00 PM | Departures / Check-out |
Resort Fee Inclusions:
Remember…. the Atlantis Resort fee includes the following amenities:
• Roundtrip airport shuttle service
• Complimentary access to our Fitness Center
• Use of indoor, outdoor pools and whirlpool spa
• Valet & self-parking
• Unlimited local calls
• Two bottles of spring water in your room
• In-room Hamilton Beach coffee maker with Copper Moon premium blend single-serve coffee and Bigelow Teas
• Coupon sheet valued at $50
Got Extra Time in Reno?
Here are some options for activities you can explore on your own, or explore with a group of PWA friends!
Getting Around: The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is your public transportation option. You can find information about passes and fares here.
Comedian Jay Mohr at the Atlantis on October 4th at 8PM – more information here.
Visit Reno-Tahoe information: Things To Do
Viator Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: Reno Arch to Trucklee River
Event Survey
Thank you for joining us in Reno! Your feedback helps NOAH make Adult Weekend even better for everyone. This short survey should take less than 5 minutes, and responses can be submitted anonymously:
Questions?
If you’ve checked out our attendee page & info email and have unanswered questions, please contact Casey at cgreer@albinism.org for assistance!