Now this is something to look forward to!
(Subud Canada Western Regional Family Gathering)
By: Hadidjah Gregory June 2, 2015
The Subud Canada Western Regional Family Gathering at Crescent Beach has become another chance for U.S. Subud members to cross over the Border into Canada and enjoy some of the best of times. It was held over the U.S. Memorial Day Weekend.
Crescent Beach, BC
I really want to say put THIS on your calendar as soon as dates are announced for next year and start looking forward to a real breath of fresh air. In a perfect place to relax and receive (your latihan of course) as well as the beautiful sweetness of place that the Alexandra Retreat and Events Center offers.
It felt like being part of a wonderful family; welcomed, included and appreciated just for coming.
Yes, we did latihan. Yes, we met in a few circles. Yes, we sang and danced and remembered what a happy child feels like, and we could take beautiful walks by the water, or into the very quaint town center.
We could take naps inside or outside, we could be earnest or silly and even feel alone in the midst of the crowd while wrapped in our own thoughts if we liked. The food was always there, and very good, the coffee was always fresh or almost ready; the laughter was light and frequent.
Of course, next year more people of all ages would be nice, more “talks”, more sharing, more music and dancing and more “anything worth doing is worth overdoing.” Yes, of course, there was a closing circle and the big take away for me was “This is great.” It works. My hope is Subud Canada keeps doing this there and really encourage people to save the time and the money to make it next year. They also started an assistance fund that will hopefully be large enough in a year’s time to assist.
Oh and by the way this is less than two hours from Seattle to Surrey (including customs). The Alexandra Center has a vision and a mission that we share.
Vision? “A vibrant inclusive and caring community.”
Mission? “To gather, grow and build a spirit of community.”
Your humble narrator (& his trusty companion) gives you a tour of the new handicap access ramp at the Subud House, funded by the Muhammed Subuh Foundation and built by Resident Carpenter of Subud Greater Seattle, David Lynch. The ramp now makes Spring Street Center accessible to people in wheelchairs for weddings and other events. Enjoy a video taken today of the new feature of the Seattle Subud House.
