Escapees January-February 2024

CONVERGENCES By HOLLIE PARKS #138407, Convergence Director

PHOTO BY JEANNIE DEES #54504 Xscapers Las Vegas Halloween 2023 Convergence.

catered meals at local establishments, a lively Halloween cocktail party and late-night dance parties! It marked the group’s fi rst return to Vegas for this event since 2019, and attendees made the most of every moment. Group outings to a local farmers market, a renowned tiki bar, a whiskey & cigar establishment and Vegas’s latest attraction, The Sphere, added to the event’s success. A standout moment from the event was the “Critter Crawl,” a community-organized activity where dozens of attendees, adorned in in fl atable animal costumes, took over downtown Las Vegas in a peculiar parade that truly must be seen to be fully appreciated. Overall, it was a week that many of us won’t forget. A mere two weeks after the end of the Halloween Convergence, the inaugural Xscapers Friendsgiving Convergence kicked off near Joshua Tree National Park, organized and hosted by Xscapers’ very own Carla Geyer #173023. Approximately 100 attendees experienced an active event focused on exciting outdoor activities and exploration of the local area. The week commenced with a mariachi potluck brunch and an off-roading adventure to explore the Old Dale Mining District. Unique activities, such as guided stargaz

It’s astonishing to re fl ect on the passing of another year as Xscapers embarks on its ninth year of existence. What an incredible journey it has been! With the dawn of the new year comes fresh opportunities to participate in unique Xscapers Convergen ces. The closing chapters of 2023 were marked by extraordinary events, setting the stage for a promising 2024. Exciting experiences await those who have made their plans to attend a Convergence in the year ahead. As the curtains fell on 2023, Xscapers were treated to a series of spectacular events. In October, the Xscapers community converged on Fremont Street in Las Vegas for a high-energy Halloween celebration. Sixty-seven RVs, vans and trailers formed a lively gathering in the Llama Lot, just a stone’s throw away from the bustling Fremont Street Experience. The week unfolded with

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ESCAPEES Magazine January/February 2024