Vancouver area Wondergathering Sunday June 29

[myst]

Pinga is coming to town – let’s have a Vancouver wondergathering! I’m not sure how many Vancouver area people have signed up for wondercafe2, but it's fun to create the first wondercafe2 post about a wondergathering. And any Vancouver area people reading who haven't signed up, perhaps this will entice you to join in the discussions here and/or join us on June 29.

Date: Sunday June 29th

The plan: Some folks will be gathering for worship at Dunbar Heights United Church (Richard Bott is the Minister). The service begins at 10:00 am. The address is 3525 W. 24th Ave, Vancouver (one block east of Dunbar St).

After the service, we will gather for a potluck picnic at Jericho Beach at 12:00. We will meet beside the Jericho concession stand and then picnic on the grass/park area to the west of the concession area. There is also the beach to explore, walkways to stroll on, a pond to wander around, an ocean to swim in, and of course, a time for visiting.

The Jericho Beach concession is beside Brock House at the end of Point Grey Road (not to be confused with the other concession stands further west along the beaches).

Bring a chair or blanket, food to share, and plate, cutlery, drinks for yourself.

There is a pay parking lot across from the Jericho concession stand (which is at the very end of Point Grey Road, just west of Wallace St). On a summer Sunday it will be very busy at the beach and the parking will be tight. There are also buses that will get you to Alma St and 4thAve, check the translink.ca website.

If the weather isn’t good, we will meet for lunch in a restaurant instead (details to follow closer to the date).

Please indicate here or send me a note via Conversation if you are able to join us for a) the service at Dunbar Heights UC at 10:00 am and/or b) a picnic/lunch.

Hope to see some of you soon!

 

[Pinga]

I am looking forward to meeting some of the west coast folks.

Sounds like a great plan. I will see what wonder2ful snacks that I can pick up on my travels the day before.

 

[Beloved]

Sounds like a great day for wonder2-folks to gather! I hope the weather is good and that you enjoy your time of visiting together !

 

[myst]

Pinga, you don't need to worry about bringing food. The locals will cover it.

Beloved, thanks. I'm looking forward to the gathering and we sure hope for good weather that day as well.

 

[Neo]

10am is a little early for me, I have some other things to do while I'm in Vancouver that day, where can I meet everyone afterwards?

Oops, just read it: Jericho Park @ noon. Pinga, can I pm you my cell phone number?

 

[Pinga]

Sure

 

[myst]

That's great, Neo! Glad it will work for you to find us at Jericho at noon.

 

[Seeler]

The Wonderbus is leaving NB for the west coast today. Meet in the Walmart parking lot in the capital city at 7:00 pm adt (got that - Atlantic time). Bring your musical instruments, a pillow, lots of snacks. It's going to be a long trip. I calculate we'll be in Montreal by noon edt tomorrow. Anybody need pick

 

[Wolfie]

Since I missed the last one that was here in BC ~ and this one is not far from where I live Downtown, I am going to try my best to be there, Provided my health allows it. Looking forward to finally meeting all of you.

*Peaceful Journey's* Wolfie

 

[Pinga]

sweet!

 

[myst]

Tao (Wolfie) it would be great to have you join us - and finally meet you! Check back to this thread closer to the date in case we have to change the lunch venue due to weather.

Yay - the wonderbus is on it's way! How fun, seeler.

 

[Beloved]

Let me know when you hit the Manitoba border .

 

[Seeler]

Let me know when you hit the Manitoba border .

I think the Wonderbus needs it's own thread. I'll start a new one. Meanwhile I'm just about to leave Montreal, headed towards Ottawa before swinging down to GTA.

 

[Mendalla]

This is going to get confusing. Seeler, who is normally in NB, is in PQ heading for ON. Pinga, from ON, is headed for BC. Anyone else on the move right now?

 

[Pinga]

@Motheroffive and @Inannawhimsey and @Nutmeg -- will we see you there?

 

[Motheroffive]

Yes, that's my plan!

 

[myst]

That's great Motheroffive. I look forward to meeting you.

 

[Seeler]

We're just coming west on the wonderbus to virtually drop in on the party.

 

[myst]

What fun, Seeler!

 

[Pinga]

Getting excited. Initial packing going on tonight.
Note: I may be dressed funny. I am not bringing two sets of clothes due to space -- so I may be dressed looking like I am going canoeing! Thinking you folks won't mind as long as I am not in my pj's.