News & Happenings from Sunward Cohousing
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Quilting for Baby
Dec. 2011.
The stork is headed to Sunward! Kris and Chris and Joey are expecting a new baby girl early next year! Meanwhile our intrepid quilting crew is making a baby quilt to keep the little one warm.
Dia De Los Muertos
Nov. 2011.
Day of the Dead. Sunwardians gathered to remember and honor our loved ones who have passed beyond the veil. Stories were shared, traditional beverages brewed, and photos and offerings were lovingly placed on an ofrenda in our Common House.
Solar PV Array Almost Finished on Common House
August, 2011.
SUR Energy is working on the roof our of of Common House to finish installing our Solar PV array! Watch for more coverage of this exciting developent as the solar electricity starts flowing at Sunward!
Luau Dance Party with the Dorkestra
June 11, 2011.
We danced on our piazza under the open sky to the swinging island sounds of our friends the Dorkestra. A potluck feast followed our annual Sunward family photo with many sporting flower leis. Friends from across the pond, across town, and across the border enriched the night of hanging out and fun. A fire dance by Opal to the Dork's rhythms captured everyone's imagination. Hope you can join us for our next party! [photos]
Kim and Reggie Harris in Concert
March 12, 2011.
Consummate musicians and storytellers, Kim and Reggie Harris entertained and inspired us while while raising awareness around historic and current issues of social justice. A group of Sunwardians and friends enjoyed the show in our very own Common House.
Mask Making Magic
Jan 13, 2010. A crafty evening of mask making swept through our Common House dinning room. Kids of all ages poured over the mountain of art supplies, tools and mask forms brought by folks. Enthusiasm and creativity oozed along with the glue guns as we prepared our costumes for the upcoming Masquerade Ball ...
Musical Magic From New Orleans
June 12, 2009. David Leonard and Roselyn Lionheart returned to Sunward with their soaring vocals accompanied by guitars, banjo, mandolin, harmonicas, trumpet, African finger pianos, rhumba Box. Joining them for this house concert was special guest Arlee Leonard, aclaimed jazz and soul singer. About 50 Sunwardians and friends gathered in our Common House for the party.
Tropical Dance Party!
January 17, 2009. Our friends, The Dorkestra, along with special guest performers including the Nomadic Jewels Tribal Belly Dancers, and the who's who of Washtenaw county world percussion graced us with their 2nd Annual Tropical Dance Party. Many friends of sunward joined us for a full house and filled the dance floor into the night, shaking off our winter blues.
10th Anniversary
Fall 2008. Sunward is celebrating our 10th anniversary of living in community on our land together! In September we had a two day party, dancing to live music on our piazza, feasting, telling stories, circling up for drumming, playing games and delighting in the company of members, friends, and alumni.
4th of July Parade & Celebration
July 4, 2008. Ann Arbor's parade include a cavalcade of cohousers on bikes, skates, scooters, smart car, foot, and paw, marching along with a 14' tall fantastical puppet dubbed 'the spirit of cohousing'. Sunwardians with our friends from Great Oak and Touchstone were warmly received around the downtown parade route under the sunny sky. A picnic and grilling party on our piazza gathered folks together and built excitement for George's traditional firework performance.
Reiki Healing Studio Grand Opening
February 2, 2008. Eden Winter welcomed her community, friends, and clients to an open house celebrating the Grand Opening of her Reiki Healing practice located at Sunward. Hot tea and well chosen hors de'overs accented reconnection of old friends and deep conversations among new acquaintances in Eden's Reiki studio.
Musiq Convivium
February 1, 2008. Douglas Lane Allen & Abigail Alwin brought their multi-instrumental and vocal talents to an intimate performance in our community featuring their original music from the brand new recording, Music Convivium. Tasty food and liquid refreshments added to the sumptuous, sensory feast!
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