Throughout the weekend, there will be a variety of optional learning sessions including:  

Anatomy of an Illnes as Perceived By the Patient: Norman Cousins video.

HUMOResources on-site bookstore will have a vast collection of excellent books, DVDs, and fun props.

John/Jill Hancocks: Book-signing and photo-op sessions with presenters throughout the weekend.

The Lighter Side of Work: Laughing Your Way Through Your Work Daze with John McPherson.

Meet, Greet, and Eat: Did you come to the conference by yourself? We will all be sharing meals together in the same dining hall, which will make it easy for you to connect with fellow travelers.

Mirthful Medical Research & Clown Care with Leslie Gibson, R.N. and Mark Michelman, M.D.

Humor Summit: Best/jest practices of humor and creativity in a variety of fields and professions.

Funny Stuff for Teachers: The Laughing-Learning Link with Steve Kissell.

Saturday Night Alive: A smorgasbord of sensational sessions.

3 Ms: Magical, Meaningful, Mirthful with Jim Snack.

Video Vault: A variety of videos that focus on humor in health care, education, business.

Powerful and Playful Puppets Prove Profound Points with Mary K. Dennison.

Humor is a Universal Language: Antarctic Antics with Joel Goodman.

4 in 40: A chance for 4 conference registrants to share their resources in ten-minute sessions.

HUMORetreat Play Time Get some R&R as you take advantage of all that Silver Bay and the area have to offer.