Dec 30-Jan 1: Alternative New Year at Crooked Creek State Park in St. Mary’s, GA
TO ALL PEACEMAKERS:
RESERVE YOUR PLACE NOW FOR OUR ANNUAL ALTERNATIVE NEW YEARS GATHERING AT CROOKED RIVER STATE PARK IN ST. MARY’S, GA (more info on Crooked River State Park at http://gastateparks.org/CrookRiv)
Directions: Crooked River State Park is located 7 miles north of St. Mary’s GA on Spur 40. 1) Take I-95, Exit 3
2) Take Georgia State Highway 40 towards St. Mary’s
3) Turn left onto Kings Bay Road (This will take you to the intersection of Kings Bay Rd & Spur 40 where the Stimson Gate and our Friday afternoon leafleting will be)
4) Turn left onto Spur 40
CALL OR EMAIL A COTTAGE CONTACT TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE NOW:
Cottage #1 - Fl Coalition for P & J — John X. Linnehan — metanoia.mx@gmail.com
(2 Bedroom) 904-504-1004
Cottage #2 – Pax Christi NE FL — Nancy O’Byrne — obyrnen@bellsouth.net
(3 Bedroom) 904-422-3618
Cottage #3 – War Tax Resisters — Sam Marshall — samruth@windstream.net
(2 Bedroom) 478-452-9540
Cottage #4 – Pax Christi Tampa Bay — Anne Richter — arichter58@msn.com
(3 Bedroom) 727-796-6539
COST: The cost of a space at a cottage is approx. $25-$35 for the 2-night stay per person, depending on how many stay in a cottage. Please make arrangements to pay your cottage holder your share of the cost.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Each cottage is furnished either two or three bedrooms with two queen size beds each, linens, some towels, a living room, and furnished kitchens with stove, refrigerator, and some utensils.
WHAT TO BRING:
Clothing: Check the weather for Camden County, GA, and bring clothes appropriate, particularly if you plan to do the night vigil.
Towels: An extra towel or two is a good idea.
Food: We will have potluck dinners Friday and Saturday nights (O’Byrnes are bringing a turkey). Please bring a dish or two to share. There is a nearby grocery store. Breakfasts and lunches are in your own cottage; once you know who is staying with you, you can plan among yourselves. We will email out a list of cottage occupants prior to the weekend.
Things to Do in the Area: Look at the following websites for activities and sites to see:
St. Mary’s Convention & Visitor Bureau http://stmaryswelcome.com
Cumberland Island National Seashore http://nps.gov/cuis/index.htm
Ferry to Cumberland Island http://stmaryswelcome.com/cumberlandferry.html
Kayak Rental: http://upthecreektrips.com/site/
Agenda: We have attached an Agenda for the weekend
Please, if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email me at obyrnen@bellsouth.net or call at 904-461-9216.
Looking forward to spending a meaningful, peace-filled New Year’s with all of you!!
Peace and Blessings, Nancy O’Byrne, Co-ordinator, Pax Christi Florida
“If you want Peace, work for Justice” Pope Paul VI
***Please forward this information to all who may want to join us. Thanks.
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