MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND GET-AWAY

May 23-25, 2015
At the Bellarmine Retreat Center

www.bellamineretreat.org

All are invited to 8th Day’s weekend get-away.  This is a time to simply goof off and do nothing but eat, talk, sleep, take walks, play, and swim.  We hope everyone can come.  Here are the details:

WHEN:  Saturday, May 23rd beginning at 2 pm. for ice cream through lunch on Monday, May 25th

WHERE:  The Bellamine Retreat Center near Waynesboro, PA.  We were at this location two years ago; this year they are working hard to make sure the pool will be open.  It is about an hour and a half from the Potter’s House. www.bellarmineretreat.org  If you want to put it in your GPS, the address is The address is: 13308 Buena Vista Rd, Waynesboro, PA 17268. 

MEALS:  Gail and Letty will have the food there; everyone will get to sign up to cook and/or clean up at least one meal.  The Center has a wonderfully large kitchen with all the pots and pans we need.

COST:  The Cost this year is $115 per person; $50 for children 12 and under.  Scholarships are available; talk to Kate Lasso.  If you cannot stay the entire weekend, just know that each night costs $40 and each meal is $10.

REGISTRATION: 

(1)  Email Gail that you are coming – garnall@oaronline.org
(2)  Send or give Kate Lasso a check made out to 8th Day Church; put Memorial Day in memo line, along with number of people you are paying for.

Shared Rides:  Post on the 8th Day list serve if you need a ride, or can give one.

Kinds of accommodations – two large houses with individual rooms that have two to four single beds.  Baths on the hall.  Bring your own linens, toiletries, pillows

What to bring

a.     Sheets and pillows – blankets are furnished (bunk beds or twin beds; no doubles)
b.    Towels – soap – no toiletries are furnished (baths are down the hall)
c.     Games
d.    Sports equipment of all kinds
e.     Swim suit and towel
f.     Anything else you think might be fun to share.

Hope to see YOU there.