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Community Pot Luck & Barbecue
Saturday, July 3, 6pm
at The Phoenix

Bring along a favorite dish, dessert
or beverage for sharing
throw something on the barbecue
sit back and enjoy the company.

Please click here to RSVP or for more information.

All Things Minty Garden Party
Saturday, July 31, 6pm
at The Garden in front of The Cottage

We provide the minty cocktails & beverages
in celebration of our garden’s abundance
and HUGE amount of mint.
Once again, bring a favorite dish for sharing.
RELAX...it’s the peak of summer.

Please click here to make a reservation or for more information.

6th AnnualPeach Family Weekend
Labor Day Weekend
September 3-6
at The Phoenix

We'll celebrate the end of summer and have a peachy time. Workshops in canning, freezing, and making jams and preserves will also be offered on Saturday

Please click here to make a reservation or for more information.

MEET THE MAKERS SERIES

An on-going opportunity to meet with accomplished local artists in a variety of media as they present and discuss their work.

LYMELIFE: Film Screening Followed by Q&A
with producer Barbara De Fina
Sunday, Sept. 12, 2-5pm
at The Phoenix

BOOKMAKING WORKSHOP
with artists Barbara Gioia and Rita Ponessa
Sunday, Sept 19, 1-4pm
at The Cottage

RETREATS & PROGRAMS 2010

Half-Way Thru Winter Pot Luck
Tues., Feb.26, starting 6:30pm

We made it halfway to Spring..... Let's have a Potluck Party! On Tuesday, Feb 2, it's traditional to celebrate the day halfway between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. So whether you call on the Celtic goddess turned St. Bridget, or follow the shadows of the Groundhog, you're invited to gather at the Phoenix at the Grail for the good food and company that will ease the winter cold and remind us that Spring is right around the corner. Expect a few fireside chats about the many meanings--from a variety of cultures and traditions--often ascribed to this day. You, your family and friends are invited! Come at 6:30 (or anytime after). Bring a dish to share. Plan on a wonderful evening. See you there! RSVP's are encouraged.

To RSVP or for more information contact: Sharon.

So What EXACTLY Is The Grail???
Sat., Mar. 6, 1-4pm

That's the question so many of our friends and neighbors often ask us. So we've decided to set aside a few hours to talk with those who would like to know more about The Grail (an international women's organization founded in 1921), and the Cornwall Grail Center (operating here since 1963). Through lively conversation and activities, we'll fill you in on our history, vision, values, mission, and plans for the future. We'll talk about the many facets of our diverse community. And, of course, answer ALL of your questions...or at least MOST of them (to the best of our ability). Expected participants include Grail members, friends (old & new), Cornwall locals, and international guests. All are welcome. To RSVP or for more information contact: Sharon.

Metanoia Weekend I
Apr. 16-18

A spiritual deepening program for Grail members and those exploring the possibility of membership in the future. This weekend will focus on our personal and communal "calls," giving special attention to that which sustains us individually and as a community.

To RSVP or for more information contact: Sharon.

Springtime in Cornwall Weekend
Apr. 23-25

An opportunity to do some volunteer work around the grounds, play while getting to know folks like yourself, and learn more about the Grail.

To RSVP or for more information contact: Sharon.

6th Annual Peach Family Weekend
Labor Day weekend
September 3-6

Plan now to join us, with the whole family - your friends, partner, kids (birthed or borrowed). We'll celebrate the end of summer and have a peachy time. Workshops in canning, freezing, and making jams and preserves will also be offered. For more information contact Emily at 845-534-2031 or e-mail grailconh@igc.org

Metanoia Weekend II
Sept. 24-26

A spiritual deepening program for Grail members and those exploring the possibility of membership in the future. The focus for this weekend is yet to be decided.

To RSVP or for more information contact: Sharon.

Phoenix Rising
Nov. 13, 10-6

A meeting of the Phoenix Rising Project. For more information click here.

PROJECTS

Phoenix Rising Project

An on-going inter-faith, inter-spiritual gathering composed of representatives from the many diverse groups that use our center year after year and who have come to think of it as their “spiritual home.”

For more information about the project and plans for the future, you can read the article, Phoenix Rising Project, in our Fall 2009 newsletter. Click here

Newburgh Ministry Project

Grail volunteers collect and deliver children and adult coats, socks, clothes, snow boots, rain boots, shoes, blankets, sheets and toiletries (which are dispensed to the homeless in travel sizes). They bring books, toys and other goods the Ministry staff says they are short on. Currently collaborating with the Cornwall Hospital Boutique in donating and transporting their excess items to the Newburgh Ministry. Grail volunteers have also distributed Thanksgiving turkeys (donated by Adams Fairacre Farms) to families in need for the past 2 years.

To participate in this project contact: Sharon.

Forest Revitalization Project

In consultation with Black Rock Forest and other local environmental agencies, the Grail is actively engaged in trying to save up to twenty acres of our forest property. Threatened by deer over-population, invasive vines, and invasive tree species, our woods are in danger of disappearing unless strong protective measures are quickly taken. We are presently:

• conducting a study to determine which areas would benefit most from inclusion fencing
  
• planning educational programs in conjunction with revitalization efforts
  
• seeking funding from governmental and private donors
  
• coordinating a committee to address the deer problem at the local level (see below)