ACTIVE HOPE: AN AFTERNOON TO RECONNECT & RECHARGE IN NATURE We will join around the fire beneath the pines to engage in Work That Reconnects practices to express gratitude, honoring our pain for the world, seeing with new eyes, and going forth.

After winter's challenges and a cold spring, let's celebrate in nature's beauty and re-hearten our resolve to take part in building the new story of life-sustaining society.

Psychiatrist Lise van Susteren writes that we live in a time of "pre-traumatic stress disorder" and the antidote to this condition is "empowering action." We invite you to come together in community to empower each other so we may continue our many important efforts of personal and societal change.

WHAT TO BRING: Chairs, Beverage and a snack if desired, Small percussion if you'd like.

CARPOOLING RENDEZVOUS: Meet at Hannaford's Parking Lot behind McDonalds at 1:00 if you'd like to carpool.

RAIN VENUE: EastView Community Room