At last year's National Rally, with the help of Cindy (GM of Shipshewana South Campground) we were able to coordinate a wonderful 'Ladies Night Out' event. We spent the afternoon at a spa about 20 minutes away for pedicures and manicures....then finished the evening with a terrific meal at a wonderful Mexican Food Restaurant. On the last day of our Rally....I took a poll on 'Do we want more events like this for the Ladies?' I received a 100% return - YES!

This year at the National Rally - I have 3 events that I want to make happen but I need your input as to... Would you participate? YES or NO! The result of this poll will determine whether or not I can go forth with these events. For example, the second event will require 15 people minimum to make.... so chime in, please. Oh, another thing, each event is a 'Dutch' (you pay) event.

• Wednesday - Ladies Spa Afternoon Out: Manicures & Pedicures (car pooling from the campground) price will be determined based upon the choices you make in spa items. Approx. time 3-4 hours of fun.
• Thursday afternoon - Wine & Canvas: 3 hours of fun, relaxing, laughing and yes... painting. It's a wonderful way to spend time with old friends while making new friends. ALL paint supplies will be provide as well as a teacher to help us along the way. We'll be painting a picture that will reflect our Amish surroundings.This event will take place inside the clubhouse at the campground. We each will bring our own glass(s)of wine :cheer: or other beverage for your own consumption... along with snacks that we can put on a table to share w/one anther. This event will cost $35 person. I am required to put down a deposit of $175 to book this event and should we NOT make our 15 people minimum and have to cancel...then that $175 is gone! So, please if you say yes to this event...then we want you to take part. We can have any number over 15 till we fill the building. :cheer:
• Friday afternoon - Amish Buggy Ride through the country-side: Buggies will pick us up at the campground and take us on a back roads tour of Amish farms. Our driver will tell us all about the Amish history and answer any questions we might have about their culture. I am trying to work out a special deal with them that would allow us to stop at one of the farms for tea/coffee/Amish desserts ...but more about those details later after I confirm this. It should be in the $30-$35 range. Approx. time should be 1:30 to 2 hours.

Now, if you KNOW that you want to sign up for any of these events, please let me know because I will be handling the signup sheets. The sooner the better, especially the Wine & Canvas. My email is LadyEcooper@mobilervacademy.com OR a private message here to say Yes, I will participate. I will have more details about each of the events as we get closer to our Rally time.

Should you have questions, please ask away. I will get back to you as soon as I can. Okay, that's it for now.

I am looking forward to the National Rally so much...and we know that are you, too!

Lady E Cooper

Evada,

Mrs Oriana thanks you for your efforts in arranging activities for the ladies.

Spa - Yes

Painting - No thanks. No skill and not something of interest. Will chip in with an appy.

Buggy ride - Yes

Judi

Hi There Lady E. Donna is in on Thursday and Friday.