Winter Solstice Community Celebration

December 19th (2015)

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Winter Solstice
Community Celebration

Saturday, December 19, 2015



·       4:30 – 6:00 Solstice Play & Children's Day Candlelight Ceremony

·       6:00 – 7:00 Potluck

·       7:00 – 9:00 Socializing & Dance



At a time when darkness is prevalent, we turn to family for celebration, creativity, and generosity. Because the solstice marks the time of year when daylight has waned and the night is longest, light is a special characteristic of this holiday. In particular, though, we celebrate our children and their natural ability to remind us of the warmth, heart, and cheerfulness of basic goodness.

Celebration of the winter solstice has its roots in many different cultures. The Shambhala Community has drawn on traditional images associated with this time of year to create a distinctive and rich festival of our own.

Join us to greet the King and Queen of Shambhala with festive singing, winter solstice play and enjoy the children’s candlelight ceremony. The festivities will continue with a community potluck, offerings by community members, and a dance.

Attend all or part of the event, all ages welcome!

Please confirm attendance by December 11 at the following survey linkhttp://goo.gl/forms/TVFDN56yW9  to allow us time to prepare the material required for the event.


$5 suggested donation at the door. Please bring an offering gift for a needy child (mark the gift with the age and gender it is appropriate for).


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When available as an option, your generosity in offering the patron price helps cover the costs for others who are not able to pay the full price. Any amount offered above the Program Price is considered a charitable donation to the centre, and will be included in a tax receipt issued by email in February of the following year.

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Our Refund Policy:  For convenience you can pay online using a credit card via PayPal. If we cancel the program for any reason, we will give you a full refund. We understand that sometimes after you have pre-paid, you might be unable to attend.  We will be happy to refund your payment if you request it at least 24 hours before the program starts.  Due to the difference in PayPal charges for purchases and refunds, we charge a nominal amount of $5 for a refund.