Escapees March-April 2023

sounds of Xscapers house band, The Status Crowes. Chuck and Michelle had the group singing and dancing to songs we all know and love! The sun shined brightly over the attendees on Satur day morning as we all gathered for a potluck brunch. As people enjoyed their meals, they were graced with the chill sounds of Arbour Season. This extremely talented musical duo are new additions to the Xscapers ranks and were an instant hit with the crowd. Saturday also brought a unique opportunity for Bash attendees, the premiere of season 2 of Gutted. Gutted is a reality competition show in which three teams compete to build out a unique RV, van and bus. Many of the Gutted cast were present for the event and participated in a Q&A session after the premiere. Carrying on in Bash tradition, the last Saturday night means Neon Night. The Xscapers did not disappoint with their showing this year. The entirety of center camp was illuminated, not by the streetlights but by the glow coming off the costumes of those in attendance. The Lyte Brytes took the stage for the second year in a row and rocked us all with their light up garb and high energy music! As the bands time on stage ended, the Boom Bandits took over with an explosive DJ perfor mance on the Rave Rocket. Xscapers could be found dancing late into the night and even took the party

to the bon fi re to keep the good times rolling into the morning hours. Overall, it was another super successful Bash. Between morning yoga, pickleball, kickball games, team competitions, chill spaces, educational seminars, rig parties, daily board games, kids camp, mountain bike rides, community outreach opportunities (you get the picture)… there was truly something for everyone. During all this craziness, attendees also had numerous opportunities to help raise money and give back. Between the mail room, bar tips, morning coffee contri butions and the silent auction, this year’s Bashers raised $7,685 for CARE! If you missed Bash this year, no wor ries (other than that overwhelming sense of FOMO you may be experi encing), the Bash will be returning to Lake Havasu City in 2024. In the meantime, be sure to check out the Convergence calendar and join us at one of the many upcoming events in 2023. See you down the road!

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ESCAPEES Magazine March/April 2023