Escapees July-August 2024

SOWERs (Servants on Wheels): A nondenominational ministry of born-again believers, we combine our love of RVing and service to our Lord, as we volunteer to work with other Christian ministries through out the U.S. and Canada. From our listing of approved ministries, we choose projects and months we work; www.sowerministry.org Stonewall: Welcomes all gays, lesbians, bis, trans and their friends. An informal group, we gather at Escapades, Pride events and at Quartzsite, AZ, in January. We also gather on an “impromptu” basis at other events, like Xscapers or Hangouts events. Communication is online, so we can meet each other as travels allow. Free to join/no newsletters, just good times with great people! Contact Sean Miller, at seansmiller1@gmail.com or Sky Renfro, tatmoof@yahoo.com Twist Your Throttle: An informal Escapees group who share common interests in everything motorcycle. This group is open to all types of Escapees motorcycle riders, passengers and bikes. Our goal is to provide regular connections for motorcycle safety, repairs, rides and awareness through online presentations for Escapees who are on the move in an RV. No charge to join. Lucinda Belden: lucinda@dwo.net, or www.facebook.com/twistyourthrottle Vintage and Classic RVs: A casual group (no dues) geared towards any Escapees member who owns any type of RV 25 years or older. The BoF serves as a support network for vintage and/or classic RV owners to share renovation/restoration tips, resources and provide camaraderie and support at Escapees events, during travel and through the BoF

newsletter. Members are encouraged to camp together at Escapade for camaraderie and optimization of available electrical service and similarity of size/height of RVs. Email: VintageClassicBof@gmail.com Whole-Food, Plant-Based (WFPB): This WFPB BoF group is for those interested in learning about and sharing information, Science and recipes for the WFPB way of eating. This group focuses on sci ence-based health reasons for eating a mostly plant-based diet. No fees or dues. We’ll share information on a Facebook page, Whole-food, Plant-based BOF SKP. To join, contact Ray Hatch: ray_h1941@yahoo. com or Lodema Hatch: LO1942@hotmail.com Woodcarvers on Wheels: This group meets annually at North Ranch, in Congress, Arizona, for a week-long workshop of carving, pyrography and more. We enjoy gathering at Escapade and anywhere else our paths may cross. Sharing ideas, patterns, hints and articles related to any thing wood. To join, send name, address, SKP# and $5/year to John Ely, 3213 W. Main, #279, Rapid City, SD 57702. Newsletter sent 3x a year. woodcarversonwheels@gmail.com Yoga: All welcome, from dedicated yogis to those curious about learning yoga. We practice yoga at Escapades, Convergences and other meetups; share recommendations for yoga teachers, studios, retreats and amazing places to practice. We support each other in progressing our practices/healthy lifestyles while we travel. We help those new to yoga. No dues. Join us on Facebook. Send name, SKP# and interest to Theresé: tjulo@escapess.com. Namaste

*NEW* Vanleigh RV Owners: This informal group (no dues/no of fi cers) shares the common af fi liation of Vanleigh 5th-wheel owners. This BoF is designed to foster gathering while capitalizing on the bene fi ts of being an Escapees mem ber. We will communicate via a private Facebook group, and members can meet at Escapades or plan get-togethers. To join, search Facebook for “Vanleigh RV Owners BoF” (Note no hyphen!) and answer the required questions to join the group. Organizers: Dan and Ginger Vreeland, danvreeland@ hotmail.com and glvreeland@hotmail.com

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July/August 2024 ESCAPEES Magazine