Escapees November-December 2023

SOLOs • C-BoF: A group for single Escapees. Must be a current member. Four online newsletters per year. Member hosted gather ings and pre-Escapade rallies. Dues: $11.00 per year. To join and renew online, go to: skpsolos.org or join and renew in person at the annual meeting in January at Quartzite. An application form may be requested via email: Robin McFadden: robinjmcf@gmail.com SOWERs (Servants on Wheels): A nondenominational minis try of born-again believers, we combine our love of RVing and service to our Lord, as we volunteer to work with other Christian ministries throughout 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. Lu cinda Belden: lucinda@dwo.net, www.twistyourthrottle.com or www.facebook.com/twistyourthrottle Vintage and Classic RVs: A casual group (no dues) geared to wards 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, Sci ence and recipes for the WFPB way of eating. This group focuses on science-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 Esca pade and anywhere else our paths may cross. Sharing ideas, patterns, hints and articles related to anything 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 Worldwide Travelers: Members share information about inde pendent RV and non-RV travel in countries around the world, other than North America, through their monthly e-newsletter. There is no charge for joining the group. For more information contact: Chari Maier, Newsletter Editor, at editorwwtnews@gmail.com. She will be delighted to get you signed up for the group and send you a sample e-newsletter

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 Start Your Own BOF If there isn’t already a BOF focused on your special interest, it’s easy to start one, and Escapees will help you get the word out. A BOF GROUP NEEDS • A theme or topic that’s a shared interest. See below: • An organizer and leader (not necessarily the same person) • If the group will meet in person, a time and a place with the required facilities to get together • A method for communicating with other members (e-mail list, online group, print newsletter, etc.) • The topic or theme of the group must not be incon fl ict with any of the rules or values of the Escapees RV Club, and its primary activity cannot be the marketing or selling of a prod uct. Most group ideas are accepted, provided they are not “hate-related” or currently covered by another BOF group, and have a theme that will be of interest to a signi fi cant number of members. A BOF group may consist of members of a larger groupuna ffi liated with the Escapees RV Club, such as Elks, Christian Fellowship or Friends of Bill W., but all members of the BOF group must be Escapees members. Consider starting anewBOF Fill out the form at https://member.escapees.com/ community/bofs/# , and our BOF Coordinator will be in touch with you soon to help you through the process.

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November/December 2023 ESCAPEES Magazine