Welcome to Wine For Wheels!

"a grassroots advocacy campaign for the Wheelchair Foundation Mission"

Wine for Wheels is an International Association of Wine Enthusiasts dedicated to the "Fruit of the Vine" and bringing Great Wine, Fine Cuisine, and Good Friends together for the purpose of providing Wheelchairs and mobility to those in need. It is all about Wine and Culinary Appreciation, and Education for a philanthropic cause. We are making a difference, please join us.

To receive a "Hosting Starter Kit" and information on how to host your own Wine for Wheels event - call Jeff Behring at (925) 648-3829 or contact him by filling out this form.

Host a Wine for Wheels event and have the opportunity to join us on our next Wheelchair Distribution in Guatemala - for more information click here or call Jeff Behring at (925) 648-3829

Guatemala Wheelchair Distribution Trip Agenda

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Arrival to Guatemala City, Guatemala (GUA � Aurora International Airport)

Flight Info: Each participant must book their own travel from their current location. The most common airlines used to fly into Guatemala are American Airlines (connection in Dallas), Continental Airlines (connection in Houston) or TACA Airlines (connection in Los Angeles)

American Airlines: www.aa.com

Continental Airlines: www.continental.com

TACA Airlines: www.taca.com

Hotel Info: Each participant is responsible for booking their own hotel accommodations. We have arranged for a group discount at the Westin Camino Real Hotel in Guatemala City. You will only need to reserve a room for one night at this hotel in Guatemala City.

Westin Camino Real Hotel: www.starwoodhotels.com

Group Discount Code: TBD

Activity Info: There will not be any scheduled activity for Thursday evening. Please use this time to charge your batteries and get ready for the wonderful events to come.

Friday, December 3, 2010

Wheelchair Delivery Ceremony # 1 in Guatemala City

8:00am: Wheelchair Delivery Ceremony #1

Activity Info: Participants will be picked up at the hotel and transported to the distribution ceremony location. This will be your first of two distribution ceremonies. Participants will be able to take pictures and witness the gift of mobility first hand!

12:00pm-2:00pm: Lunch

Hotel Check-Out: Participants will check out of the Westin Camino Real Hotel and will be transported to Antigua, Guatemala via private bus. This is will a 45 minute bus ride.

Note: All private bus transportation during your entire trip will be provided courtesy of Advance Guatemala.

2:00pm-3:00pm: Private Bus Ride to Antigua

Hotel Check-In: Participants will check in to the Camino Real Hotel Antigua and will be given plenty of time to relax and settle in.

Camino Real Hotel Antigua: http://www.caminoreal.com.gt/index_portal.cfm

4:00pm-10:00pm: Free Time to Enjoy Antigua

Activity Info: Participants are encouraged to walk around Antigua and explore its beauty. There are tons of local markets featured hand made textiles and art galleries. Enjoy the wonderful local Guatemalan cuisine at an array of restaurants around the central plaza. To learn more about tourist information in Antigua, please visit www.antiguatours.net

Saturday, December 4, 2010

Wheelchair Distribution Ceremony #2 � Chimaltenango

8:00-9:00am: Private Bus Ride to Chimaltenango.

Activity Info: Upon arrival to Chimaltenango, participants will be asked to volunteer to assist in preparing for the delivery of more wheelchairs.

10:00am-12:00pm: Wheelchair Distribution Ceremony #2 12:00-2:00pm: Lunch

2:00-3:00pm: Cultural Event � Traditional Mayan Ceremony

3:00-4:00pm: Private Bus Ride to Antigua

7:00-10:00pm: Dinner and Advance Guatemala Donor Event

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Free Day in Antigua

Activity Info: There are plenty of activities in Antigua to enjoy. We suggest two primary activities. Please ask your host for more details.

1) 2 hour walking tour of Antigua offered by Elizabeth Bell of Antigua Tours (English)

2) Finca Filadelfia Coffee Plantation Tour (English)

Monday, December 6, 2010

Depart Guatemala City

Hotel Check Out: Participants will check out of the Camino Real Hotel Antigua and will be transported to the Guatemala City International Airport to catch their flights home.