{"id":4289,"date":"2024-04-03T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sunray.org\/eldersgathering\/?p=4289"},"modified":"2025-07-09T03:47:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T03:47:13","slug":"40th-wow-invitation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sunray.org\/eldersgathering\/2024\/40th-wow-invitation\/","title":{"rendered":"40th Wow! 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Each gathering provides an opportunity for Sunray members to be together, either in person or online, to create and absorb the medicine of community. Being able to camp on the precious Peace Village Land is an important healing opportunity that some of you may not have experienced yet. For Sunray students, friends, family and neighbors, it is an opportunity to absorb the wisdom of the elders and youth, and the meaning and joy of the celebratory markers of each phase of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We extend a heartfelt invitation and opportunity to all. Please consider taking part in this joyous occasion by offering to Volunteer in some capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us weave this basket honoring the wisdom of our host, esteemed guests, presenters and participants to join our hearts.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are encouraged to attend in person. Begin planning early for your travels and accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you will not be present, plan to attend on Zoom.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-4289_bdf9b7-a8 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-4289_bdf9b7-a8 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-4289_bdf9b7-a8\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Whether in person or via Zoom, there are many ways that you can contribute!<\/strong><br><strong>Consider your gifts. What role will you take on?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example:&nbsp;<br>\u00b7 Artwork<br>\u00b7 Friday evening concert coordinator<br>\u00b7 Fundraising<br>\u00b7 Guest accommodations and Travel coordinator<br>\u00b7 Kitchen\/meals coordinator<br>\u00b7 Land trust prep<br>\u00b7 Promotion<br>\u00b7 Tech team online on Zoom<br>\u00b7 Tech team onsite at Peace Village<br>\u00b7 Vendors coordinator<br>\u00b7 Website<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-4289_5ca6bc-f8 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-4289_5ca6bc-f8 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-4289_5ca6bc-f8\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id4289_650847-cd > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id4289_650847-cd > .kt-row-column-wrap) > 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