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52 .ESCAPEES |May/June 2015 |
NEW! Motorcyclists on the Road: Welcomes all motorcyclists with any
size motorcycle. We enjoy the scenic roads and activities with riding both
the short and long trips. For information on joining this BoF, contact Dennis
Hill at
NOMADS: NOMADS are Mission Volunteers and individuals who travel
with a purpose. A ministry of the United Methodist Church, specific to
RVers wishing to be involved in Christian service. Membership not depen-
dent on church affiliation. Regular projects are three weeks, nationwide.
Disaster rebuild projects may be one week or more as openings exist.
Parking (including water, electric, dump) is furnished. Current projects list
is posted on the NOMADS Website and is visible to members of NOMADS
only, but with nationwide sites. To join NOMADS: 866-466-6237 or visit
r information contact Virginia Wiggers at 931-
200-4742 or ere are no dues for NOMADs BoF.
Penwheels: Quarterly newsletter inspires, encourages and assists writers
in all styles of writing, published or not. Join our new group forum at
RVilllage.com. Sign up for free. Then, click search or groups, and enter
Penwheels in the search field. Click join group to post. Please send your
Escapees membership number to: Joanne Alexakis
your name can be added to the e-mail list for the newsletter.
You can also contact Penwheels editor,
Pet Lovers: For people who love all pets. Bimonthly (even months)
electronic newsletter ($7/year or $13 for 2 yrs) includes pet info on
health, vets, pet-friendly campgrounds, groomers, new pet items,
good places to walk pets, seasonal info, humor and stories submit-
ted by you. To subscribe, send check to Chris Davis, 405 East Bluff,
Madison, WI 53704. It is important to include name, address, e-mail
and phone number. When I can attend Escapade, we’ll provide educa-
tional programs with Q&As, socials and a pet parade with fun prizes.
Prospecting and Metal Detecting: Share tips and information. Roster
and quarterly newsletter. By e-mail, $5; mailed, $15 a year. We get-
together yearly for a week of prospecting and fun. Make checks payable
to Janis Lanphear, Treasuer, 21748 Old Alturas Rd, Redding, CA 96003.
Quilt Lovers: Quarterly newsletter provides quilt-related information and
BoF news. Subscriptions: April to March. $5/year for newsletter and for
CARE/Share service projects. Send letters, photos, articles and check/money
order made out to Quilt Lovers BoF for your subscription to Membership/
Treasurer and Newsletter Editor Mary Costigan, Mary Costigan, 900 Brad-
ford Court, San Jacinto, CA 92583-6530 (call 951-452-2999 or e-mail mary.
sure to bring your sewing machine, sewing kit,
thread, cutting board, quilt ruler and rotary cutter for quilt classes.
Silver Bullet SKPs: Open to all Airstream RV owners, including Argosy,
Airstream trailers and motorhomes. Meet at Escapades and other Escapees
events and rallies. Watch for announcements on Escapade message board
for happy-hour get-togethers, for discussions on troubleshooting and in-
novations on our rigs and especially for new and renewing friendships. All
communication is done by e-mail. Join us at Escapade. Lin/Maryke Hines:
SKP Photographers: For all photographers, from casual to serious. Our
goal is to help members have fun with photography and improve their
skills through our free online newsletter, meetings at Escapades/rallies and
in-the-field photo outings at interesting locations. Join online at
mail call Lou Petkus at
630-750-7291.
SOLOs • C-BoF: A group for single Escapees. Must be a current
member. Membership, $10/year. Three newsletters per year, mem-
ber-hosted gatherings and pre-Escapade rallies. Send check, payable to
Escapees SOLOS, with SKP#, mailing address, interests/hobbies, e-mail and
phone number to Escapees SOLOs, 188 Rainbow Dr., #8822, Livingston,
TX 77399-1088.
SOWERs (Servants on Wheels: Ever Ready) A non-denominational
ministry of born-again believers who combine our love of RVing and ser-
vice 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 the projects and months we work.
Square Dancing: For information on this group, contact Bill and Dee
Wheeler, 1612 2nd St., N, Cordele, GA 31015. E-mail .
com or call 419-890-7254 (Verizon).
Stonewall: Welcomes all gays, lesbians, bi’s, trans and their friends.
An informal group, we gather at Escapades, Pride events and Quartz-
site, Arizona, in January. Communication is online so we can meet
each other as travels allow. No dues, no newsletters, just good times
with great people! Donna Ellis at Bill Marx at
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 Escapade and anywhere else our paths may
cross. Sharing ideas, patterns, hints and articles related to anything wood.
To join, send your name, address, SKP# and $5/year to Sandra Boroff Kruty,
110 Rainbow Dr., #1002, Livingston, TX 77399-1010. Newsletter is sent
out three times a year.
Workers: For any Escapees member who has an interest in the work-camp-
ing lifestyle, paid or volunteer. Both full- and part-time travelers are
welcome. We are not a job location service but a means to exchange
information among members who share this common interest and a means
for social contacts. All communication is through a “members only” Yahoo!
group, so Internet access is needed. For information, or to join, e-mail Kirk
Wood at
Worldwide Travelers: We offer information about independent or RV
travel in countries around the world other than North America. Informa-
tion is shared through tips and travel reports. Free monthly e-newsletter.
To join the Worldwide Traveler’s BoF group, send your name, SKP# and
e-mail address to Kathy Howe at
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