Culture & Fun

Sunward has a rich social life of its own emerging from the creativity, passion, and energy of our members. In addition to the day-to-day interactions of dinner, shared work and just hanging out, we've enjoyed several treats throughout the year. New Years Eve typically generates a party at one of our homes. Mardi Gras finds wild costumed dancing in the bead covered Common House, while May Day brings us the May Pole dancing the famous schlepping cart races. Halloween is the height of fun with costumed parade around the community, games for kids, a scary dinner, trick or treating, and a fabulous costume dance party till the wee hours. A beautiful and special shared Thanksgiving dinner, and a shared holiday dinner near the end of December warm our hearts. An annual Anniversary Celebration in November of creates a fun way to reflect on our shared life in community. A winter solstice gathering helps celebrate the return of light and reflect on our lives in the year ahead.

The ongoing Sunward Film Festival brings movie nights to our video theater in the Common House. We have had Round Robin dinners in each other's homes, "fun nights" in the Common House, and an occasional SNOOP* night where many members open their homes for a special progressive tour (* Sunward Night Observing Other's Places).

We also have an ever-changing roster of cultural events: concerts, lectures, yoga and dance classes, billards lessons and card clubs. Whatever is offered seems to attract comers. An additional benefit of all of our home grown culture is that we have less need to go out for it and, therefore, reduce our car use and the associated environmental impact.