September 10-12, 2004
Take a vacation! This is a kick-back-and-relax, the-summers-over celebration to thank and honor our members, visit with old friends, and welcome people who would like to check us out. The schedule is relaxed: there will be some festivities and introductions Friday night, Saturday morning we’ll offer a selection of workshops. Then we’re off to beautiful Lake Harriman for a gourmet picnic of harvest foods and an afternoon of sunning, swimming, singing, socializing, and snoring, though some may choose to go off to the Clark Art Museum, MassMoCA, or open-ended exploring. The afternoon ends with hors d’oeuvres and schmoozing.
Saturday night we’ll have our favorite get-down-and-boogie band, Gangly Heart, and we dedicate this dance to the memory of Joseph Ricotta (see page 14) and at noon on Sunday there will be a memorial tor Joseph On Sunday, we sleep in, have a leisurely breakfast, and gather for a pass-the-talking- stick chapel service. The retreat ends with lunch, but you’re welcome to attend our annual corporation meeting in the afternoon. The total cost to members is our meals and housing fee only. Non-members pay an additional $50 ($75 per family) and receive a one-year membership. Children are welcome for half their parents’ fee, and child-care will be provided in the mornings. All are welcome!