Spring 1997 - Issue Number 39
It's important to take a break from our busy lives and honor the passage of time--to reflect on where we've been and re-articulate where it is we're headed. To this end we will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Neahtwanta Research and Education Center with an all-day (and night) gathering on the Summer Solstice, June 21 (we actually launched the Neahtawanta Center on June 21, 1987, along with Bob and Sally's wedding) at the Inn. We'll drag out our old copies of Synapse, share stories and reminisce about past activities and events.
The issues we work on--environmental destruction, global warming, war, nukes, etc.--are serious, depressing and, at times, overwhelming. The key is to try not to take ourselves too seriously. So, we have decided to create a historical skit to help us laugh as we remember (see Bronwyn's article on this page).
A celebration like this is an opportunity for healing. We're the first to admit we've made some mistakes along the way, so if we've stepped on your toes at some point, we invite you to come out and mend fences with us.
This is also a chance to do some visioning for the next 10 years and beyond. We face serious environmental and societal problems and extensive planetary suffering in the coming years. Our challenge is to find ways to respond effectively, to articulate the message of sustainability, to nurture creativity and hope, and to spread love and healing. As individuals we are limited--but together we can make a difference. We invite you to join us in re-creating a vision for the Neahtawanta Center. We're evolving...
Memories
c/o Neahtawanta Center
1308 Neahtawanta Road
Traveverse City, MI 49686
Email: center@traverse.com
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