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MIDWINTER NATURIST FESTIVAL
FEBRUARY
14-19, 2008
THURSDAY, February
14
9:00 Opening Friendship Circle
10:00
Being a Nudist in a Textile World -
George Winlock
Roundtable discussion of society’s
interpretation of naturism.
The
Care and Feeding of Long Term Relationships
– Tom & Marilyn Pine
With divorce seeming to occur more often, is
it possible tobegin and maintain a traditional relationship?
Toxic Plants Hike
– Mitch Flinchum
Learn to identify plants that may be
harmful to you or your animals
Strange Positive Effects of Eating
the Right Fatty Acids – Robert Mark Lieberman
What kept the cave man healthy?
Tie Dye for All Ages: Valentine Hearts & More Hearts –
Stephanie Reamer
Create beautiful patterns. Bring a 100%
cotton shirts, towels or sarongs. Some t-shirts or towels available for 5.00
dollars.
11:00 Men in Naturism – Rich Pasco
What men want and expect from their naturist experience.
Women in Naturism – Nicky Hoffman Lee
What women want and expect from their naturist experience.
Basic CranioSacral Techniques – Karen Jasmine
Learn to feel the core rhythm of the CS
system and put it into still point, which allows the body to deeply relax and
self correct. Bring blankets or towels and pillows.
Water Aerobics – K
Mathesius, Tex Reuter
Exhilarating hour of
stretching, cardiac strengthening, noodle use, and deep breathing.
Limited to first 15.
Sunsport Turns Green I – Jack Arnold
A two part workshop showing that
'greening' your home/business is available and is affordable. If Sunsport can,
anybody can.
Origami for All Ages – Blue Evans, Sandra Reamer
Japanese paper folding to form animals.
1-5:00
MacArthur
Beach Trip for Nude Peace Sign
– TA Wyner
Four years to the day of the first nude peace sign on AirForce/MacArthur
Beach.
1-3:00 Sky
Dancing Tantra and Each Other – A Puja – Darrell & Nancy Casey
Participants will be introduced to the
principles of Margot Anand's Sky Dancing Tantra as they interact with each other
in mostly nonverbal ways.
1:00
Drumming Workshop – Hand Dancer
Drum circle etiquette, the dynamics of a drum circle and
practice of basic drum rhythms.
Doing Black & White in the Digital World – Wade Caldwell
The fine art of taking your digital
images back to the subjective realm of B&W imaging with more control than simple
grayscale conversion in Photoshop.
Musical Touch
- Joann Aiassa
Great stress
reducer for those who love touching or massage & music.
Children's Activity: Pool Time –
Sandra & Stephanie Reamer
2-4:00 Build
Your Own Native American Style Drum – Hand Dancer
$50 if you want to take home a drum. Children welcome with
parents.
2:00 To
Tell or Not To Tell – Fred & Lana VanNest
To tell or not to tell your friends and
family about your naturist activities and some techniques that are likely
to lead them to a positive response.
Action on the Environment – Margie
Campaigne
Discussion: What you can do to help save the planet.
Children's Activity: Squirt Gun Tag – Sandra Reamer
3:00
Creating Abundance in Your Life – Bill Dewey, Isabele Henry
Beyond “The Secret” and the “Law of
Attraction”; why are most of us unskilled players of the Money Game? Practical
ideas you can use, looking at the interface between the spiritual and the
quantum physics side of the issue.
Sensual Massage: The Touch of Love –
Andy & Suzette Preble, Angela Williams
Massage is an art when you express
yourself with sensitivity and awareness; giving or receiving can heal, nurture
and excite.
Kirtan – Michele Angel
Sharing love through singing and dancing
(from traditions of India), Kirtan
is the practice of singing devotional songs (meditation music) that can open
one’s hearts to love and peace.
Children's Activity: Ice Cream Social - Sandra Reamer
4:00
Naturism at a Crossroads: Sexy Nakedness or Simple Nudity – Tom & Marilyn
Pine
Does the
changing the character of some nudist parks lead to legislation restricting
naturist freedoms?
Water Floatation Massage – Joann Aiassa
Mellow pool massage.
Ecological Nature Walk – Tex Reuter, K. Mathesius
Experience Sunsport’s tropical jungle, fruit orchard and new
nature trails; learn about native plants
and invasive species.
DanSing the Voice Free – Majalehn La Boheme
Explore the vast range and depth of our
vocal instruments through improviZensational structures, releasing the natural
speaking-singing voice, becoming more fully present in our lives.
Children’s Activity: Valentine Making – Sandra Reamer
5:00
Introduction to the Naturist Society and This Festival – Nicky Hoffman Lee,
Morley Schloss
Discussion of
naturism, the Naturist Society, and the organization and objectives of this
Festival.
Environmental Issues in Florida – John
Koch
Local Sierra Club President discusses current challenges to
Florida’s ecology.
7:00 Square
Dance - Morley Schloss, Dunbar Susong
Fun square
dances with a caller. No experience necessary.
Photographic Slide Show – Michelle Angel
From India and Italy and around the country in her RV.
Children’s Activity: Movie Night with Popcorn
– Sandra Reamer
8-10 Diet
for a New America
– Fran Russo
Discover the physical, spiritual and environmental benefits
of a vegetarian diet.
9-12
Campfire Drum Circle with Dancing and Fire Spinning
– Judah, Captain Olav, Debronema
An open drum circle and bonfire with dancing.
Valentines Romantic Dance – Keith Chausse
10-12
Naturist Videos
FRIDAY, February 15
7:30 Me Chi
You Chi – Donna Launikonis
Mediation movement and breath work. Bring a towel.
Aerobic Hike – Fran Russo
An aerobic walk around Sunsport.
9:00 Making
Naturism More Acceptable – George Winlock
A roundtable discussion on society's
attitudes toward naturism and what we can do, individually and through our
organizations, to improve society's view of us.
Getting Published in “N” Magazine – Nicky Hoffman Lee
Meet with editor Nicky Hoffman Lee and learn more about
article and photo submissions.
Chakra Balancing – Rae Newoman
Harmonizing our energy system-hands on.
Tri-Vortex Technology
– Brian David Andersen
The simple yet effective items of Tri-Vortex Technology improve the smell, taste
and absorption of liquids, minerals and nutrients while also providing fast pain
relief and high energy levels for most human conditions.
Relationship Essentials: Making Connections
– Darrell & Nancy Casey
How do we cultivate and nourish long term
loving relationships? This workshop explores that question using music and small
group discussion, a good lead in to Building Validating Relationships.
Tie
Dye for All Ages: Spirals & More – Stephanie Reamer
Create beautiful patterns. Bring a 100%
cotton shirts, towels or sarongs. Some t-shirts or towels available for 5.00
dollars.
10:00 The
Politics of Children & Naturism (NAC)
– Morley
Schloss, Jonathan Shopiro
Meeting the challenges to children’s
participation in naturism: naturist youth camps, home nudity, photography of
children, child protective services, adults-only sites and events.
Volleyball Basics – Fran Russo
Learn to bump, set, spike and serve.
Earth Essence Aromatherapy
– Andy & Suzette Preble, Angela Williams
The basics of essential oils: how, when &
where they originated, why they are still used today, internal and external
uses, and the benefits.
Nude Poets Society I – Ed Thibault
Our poetry is full of joy,
laughter and insight; bring original poems.
Osho Meditation – Sugandha
Active meditation to reach
one’s inner core for people who hate (or love) usual meditation.
Face & Body Painting for All Ages –
Joann Aiassa
Painting techniques to “sense”
people’s energy and “see” colors associated with people or their energy.
11:00 Raising
Children as Naturists – Sandra Reamer
The benefits and issues of raising children as naturists.
Water Aerobics – K Mathesius, Tex Reutter
Exhilarating hour of
stretching, cardiac strengthening, noodle use, and deep breathing.
Limited to first 15.
Native Flute Playshop – Armand &
Angelina
Everyone will learn how simple this
instrument is to master since all the notes are in tune with themselves so even
those with no musical ability can play lovely melodies.
Body Casting – Bumper McCabe
To record and observe the body beautiful in plaster and
paint.
Hatha Yoga – Susan Shopiro
A physical practice involving movement,
positions and breath that leads to calming the mind and enlightening the soul.
Non-Competitive Games for All Ages – Gayle Silbert
Challenging amusement, interactive group experience.
1-5:00 Build
Your Own Traditional African Style Drum – Hand Dancer
$200 if you want to take home a drum. $75 if you provide
your own shell.
1-3:00 Seeing
All of Me – Murray Schechter, Nancy Casey
Should observing body parts usually
concealed be as acceptable as observing faces? - Discussion and experiential
exercise.
1:00
Putting “Feet” on Our Christian Naturist Message – Tom & Marilyn Pine
If we, as Christian naturists, have a
message to tell the world—shouldn't we go out and tell it? But how do we do
that?
Sharing Photoshop Tips & Techniques –
Wade Caldwell
In light of the unknowable boundaries of
the complexity of Photoshop, this is meant to be a forum for sharing tips,
shortcuts and techniques of which you can never get enough. Even so called
"experts" can learn ten new things a day when it comes to Photoshop.
Slo-Mo
Meditative Movement – Majalehn la
Boheme
This “still/moving” meditative practice
is a discipline exploring the dynamic relationship between movement and
stillness easing us gently into provocative performance art.
Children's Activity: Pool Time –
Sandra & Stephanie Reamer
2:00
Whatever Happened to the Nature in Naturism?
–
Jack Arnold
Some of the early naturists were
considered pioneers in the modern environmental movement. Should/could that
spirit be a part of who we are today? Or, 'Yes,
Virginia, there is a difference between naturism
and nudism'.
Body Painting: Teaching Techniques –
Carl Flick
Learn painting techniques, supplies needed, brushes, etc.
Prevention & Healing: What They Have in Common
–
Isolde Boutwell
Natural healing costs only time and effort; for every year you have had
the illness, count 1 month of healing time.
Children's Activity: Dance with Playful Props to Spin
– Maria Komie
All ages of children will
enjoy dancing with batons, staffs, poi and streamers.
3:00
Gaining & Protecting Clothing Optional Beaches & Other Sites (NAC)
-
Morley Schloss, Jonathan Shopiro
How the Naturist Action Committee works
with naturist groups and local officials to protect and promote opportunities
for clothesfree recreation.
Pain Relief Using Energy Medicine and the BodyTalk System – Bill Dewey,
Isabele Henry
Worldwide 80% of healing involves energy medicine instead of
bio-chemical drugs: Recent research and
simple treatments you can do at home to release pain..
Raw
Foods – Lisa Steinborn
Learn to prepare plant-based raw food that is delicious, fun
and easy to prepare.
Kirtan – Michelle Angel
Sharing love through singing and dancing
(from traditions of India), Kirtan
is the practice of singing devotional songs (meditation music) that can open
one’s hearts to love and peace.
Children's Activity: Ice Cream Social
- Sandra Reamer
4:00
Telling Friends & Family – George Winlock
Participants’
feelings about letting their friends and family know they are naturists.
Watsu - Rae Newoman
Water floatation massage
Creative Disorganization: ADD Mutual Support Group
– Margie Campaigne
Meet, talk, and share ideas with others who understand the
challenges and gifts that come with ADD.
Where Are You in the Cosmos?
– Bob Fesmire
Astronomical issues such as light years, sizes of
celestial bodies, interstellar and intergalactic distances give some cosmic
perspective.
Body Parts Game for All Ages
- Sandra
Reamer, Morley Schloss
Hilarious group game.
5:00
Naturist Youth Camp – Sandra Reamer
The Naturist Society’s Summer Youth Camp
at Sunsport Gardens provides a week
of fun, adventure, new friendships, and growth for naturist children.
The
Temple of Your Soul: Where Will
Your Soul Live If You Don’t Take Care of Your Body?
– Merri Chitty
Explore how balance in all
areas can assist your spiritual development.
Drumming Workshop – Hand Dancer
Drum circle etiquette, the dynamics of a drum circle and
practice of basic drum rhythms.
7:00
Maintaining an Appropriate Naturist Image – Nicky Hoffman Lee
Photographs to represent the true spirit of naturists.
Kabbalat Shabbat – Kayla Sosnow
Experience Jewish Renewal through this uplifting service welcoming the
day of rest.
Florida’s Ecology: Overview
– Paul Friderich, Jr.
The landscape of the Everglades,
its animals, plants, where the river of grass starts and ends.
Children's Activity: Campfire with S’Mores - Sandra Reamer
8:00
Blissfully Abundant Concert - Faeire Elaine Silver
An evening with award-winning performer and
recording artist Faerie Elaine.
Kelly Midst the Runes of Our Times – Mark Sadan
Photography to music.
9-12:00
Campfire Drum Circle with Dancing &
Fire Spinning
– Judah, Maria Komie, Karen Jasmine
An open drum circle and bonfire with dancing.
Environmental Movie Time – Jack Arnold
This can be one movie, several movies, a marathon – or never mind, there is
already way too much environmental stuff going on – and Cameron Diaz is wearing
clothes so who cares.
10-12 DJ
Dance – Don Sanborn
SATURDAY, February
16
7:30
Sunrise Yoga
– Susan Shopiro
Gentle stretching.
Aerobic Hike – Fran Russo
An aerobic walk around Sunsport.
9:00
General Assembly & Group Photo
10:30-12:30
Skin Cancer Screening – John
Lavasseur, P.A.
10:30-12
Rattle-making for All Ages – Rick
McBride, Cindy Mong
Kids of all ages come together to make
their own rattle in a good way, and to learn rattle, drum, and song etiquette.
10:30
Improving Society’s Attitude about Naturism – Jonathan Shopiro
A roundtable discussion on society's
attitudes toward naturism and what we can do, individually and through our
organizations, to improve society's view of us.
Blissful Abundance – Faerie Elaine
Silver
Discussion group with music and processes
that tap us into a greater understanding and application of The Law of
Attraction. (bring paper and pen).
Hair vs. Bare – Claudia Kellersch, Murray Schechter
Which do you prefer? Hair? Bare? Where? There? Everywhere? Bald and
ribald? Hirsute and cute? Join the debate.
Need Some R&R? Feet Were Made for More than Walking –
Patricia Grude
Learn how reflexology can rejuvenate & relax you.
11:30
Naturist Group & Club Leadership Meeting
– Nicky Hoffman Lee
Networking with the Naturist Society: How TNS can help you.
Singles SIG Meet & Greet – George
Winlock
Meet & greet other single nudists.
Writing
Naturist Fiction – Tom Pine
"Dick and Jane go to a nude beach/nudist park.
Dick and Jane get naked for the first time. Dick and Jane become lifelong
naturists." That’s the story line; now, how can we make it interesting?
Water Aerobics – Barbara Sutton
Exhilarating hour of stretching,
cardiac strengthening, noodle use, and deep breathing.
1:00
Attracting College Students - Paul LeValley, Matthew Waldron
Learn how a successful club does it, then get a student's
perspective.
Native Flute Playshop – Armand & Angelina
Everyone will learn how simple this
instrument is to master since all the notes are in tune with themselves so even
those with no musical ability, can play lovely melodies.
Poi
Spinning Workshop – Maria Komie, Karen Jasmine
Introduction to dancing with poi,
a Polynesian dance using large cotton balls at the end of a rope which are spun
around the body.
Doing Black & White in a Digital World – Wade Caldwell
The fine art of taking your digital
images back to the subjective realm of B&W imaging with more control than simple
grayscale conversion in Photoshop.
Building Validating Relationships – Darrell & Nancy Casey
Explores how using the language of
validation can strengthen all of our relationships, demonstrates the difference
between "praise" and validation, and examines how we can speak our truth in a
positive manner; interactive with some music.
Children's Activity: Pool Time – Sandra & Stephanie Reamer
2-5:00 Sweat
Lodge (Inipi) – Rick McBride, Cindy Mong
Also known as Purification Lodge, inipi
ceremony is one of the Seven Sacred Rites given to the plains people by the
Spirits to purify body, mind, and emotions. Can be physically demanding;
participants are encouraged to be well-hydrated when they enter lodge.
2-4:00
Naturist Photography for Photographers & Models
– Carl Flick
The nude depicted with naturist values.
2:00
The Naturist Action Committee: Current Issues -
Morley Schloss, Jonathan Shopiro
A look at trends in
North America: anti-nudity legislation,
adult entertainment ordinances, gaining and protecting clothing optional
beaches, naturists on sex offender lists, topfree equality for women. Current
hot spots.
Search Within for Teens & Adults – Gayle Silbert
Unique
scavenger hunt touching on some of life’s more important questions: learn and
share.
How
to Henna – Jennifer Harris
Learn some simple methods to make the paste and ways to apply it on the body.
Kundalini Yoga – Ashleigh Ruckert
The yoga of awareness is a fun and exciting way to remove blocks so the
infinite self can be known.
Children’s Activity: Drum Circle
– Hand Dancer
If you can count to 4, you can drum.
3:00
Saving Playalinda Beach
– Bob Allen, Morley Schloss
How Central Florida Naturists
and NAC protected a traditionally clothing optional beach.
The
Power of Your Creative Questions I – Karine Rodengen
Learn to transform you life and change
your results just by switching to the creativity of favorable questioning
habits. Are you curious?
Energy of Your Name – Pepe
Psychic reading of your name’s energy.
Children's Activity: Ice Cream Social – Sandra Reamer
4-5:30
Modified Quantum Light Breath – Alice & Dunbar Susong
A tantric belly breathing and pelvic
flexibility exercise for full pleasure in a loving relationship. No partner
necessary. Bring a towel or blanket and pillows.
4:00 How to
Avoid Being Screwed in Tallahassee
While Screwing Around With Legislators
– Richard Mason
Hidden facts & dirt revealed.
Watsu
- Barbara Sutton
Relaxing
partner water massage. Limited space.
Belly Dancing for Romance – Terris
Collins
Routine for men and women to get in touch with your romantic self.
Children’s Activity: Aromatherapy –Create Your Own Scents
– Andy & Suzette Preble, Angela
Williams
Essential oils basics: uses and healing
power - hands on workshop mixing blends and naming them.
5:00 NAC/NEF
Donor Reception
Dances of Universal Peace – Karen
Jasmine
Sacred circle dances using simple movements, music, and lyrics inspired by many
spiritual traditions of the world to express themes of peace, community,
spiritual essence, and the celebration of Life. No experience required.
Muscle Testing for Health – Rae
Newoman
Skills to connect with your body's innate wisdom.
7:00 Nude
Youth in Art - Paul LeValley
Informative slide show on how artists
through the centuries have approached the now-controversial topic of naked
children and teens.
Beauty & Mystery: Pan, the Goddess of Corn, and the Journey
through the Trail of Shadows & Glimmers
– Mark Sadan
Photography to music.
Children's Activity: Dance - Sandra Reamer
8-10:00 World
Pop’era Concert Performance - Armand & Angelina
Combining classical influence and
world-pop stylings, a unique genre called Pop'era" using songs, stories and
humor to inspire you to experience "Heaven on Earth".
8-12:00
Naturist Videos
9-12:00 Campfire Drum Circle With Dancing & Fire Spinning – Judah, Maria
Komie, Karen Jasmine
An open drum circle and bonfire with dancing.
10-12 DJ
Dance – Bill Nichols
SUNDAY, February 17
5:30-8:30
Sunrise Sweat Lodge (Inipi)
– Rick McBride, Cindy Mong
Also known as Purification Lodge, inipi
ceremony is one of the Seven Sacred Rites given to the plains people by the
Spirits to purify body, mind, and emotions. Can be physically demanding;
participants are encouraged to be well-hydrated when they enter lodge.
7:30 Me Chi
You Chi – Donna Launikonis
Mediation movement and breath work. Bring a towel.
Aerobic Hike – Fran Russo
An aerobic walk around Sunsport.
9:00
Professors & Researchers SIG – Paul LeValley
This is an opportunity for current and
prospective SIG members to meet, and for the just-plain-curious to find out what
this SIG is doing.
“We Are All One – Namaste”: Sunday
Celebration of Spirit – Armand & Angelina
Armand-musical minister,
singer/songwriter, native flautist and Angelina classically trained vocalist and
classical guitarist travel across the country sharing their lighthearted
approach to Spirit based on love and joy, rather than fear and dogma.
Computer Viruses, Phishes, Hoaxes & Urban Legends – Rich Pasco
Ways to distinguish fact from fiction in
scary-sounding e-mail messages, and to best defend yourself against rumors and
frauds.
Why
Everglades Restoration – John Koch
The Chair of the Loxahatchee
Group of the Sierra Club relates the story of the
Florida Everglades: What it was, what happened to
it, and how we hope to get some of it back.
The
Power of Your Creative Questions II – Karine Rodengen
Questioning directs your consciousness
to search for and find evidence and answers. You can manifest anything you
desire just by asking the right questions!
Tie
Dye for All Ages: Rings & More – Stephanie Reamer
Create beautiful patterns. Bring a 100%
cotton shirts, towels or sarongs. Some t-shirts available for 5.00 dollars.
10-12 Body &
Sole Connection: Reflexology for Soul Mates
– Patricia Grude
Learn simple Reflexology techniques for yourself and/or
another.
10:00 Where
to Go Nude in Florida
– Carl Flick
Participants will share experiences and
directions to their favorite nude beach, stream, or lake in
Florida. From Pensacola to Key West, we'll cover
the state.
Centered in Sacred Geometry Poi Twirling
– Karen Jasmine
Learn to develop R/L brain balance
resulting in awesome co-ordination as you circle 2 balls on 2 strings around you
in unfolding, mesmerizing mandalas. Practice poi provided.
Trust Building Touch
– Joyce Orton
Talk about trust, and learn to touch and be touched in a
safe, nurturing environment.
Seeing Through the Eyes of an Artist –
Margie Campaigne
A guided visualization
and a journey around the grounds that will have you noticing wondrous details in
everyday surroundings.
Henna Body Art for All Ages – Debronema
Traditional and meaningful designs using natural dye.
11:00
Speaking of Successful Protest – Liz Book
The campaign for topfree equality for
women in Daytona Beach.
Christ, Christians and the “Nude” Testament
– Tom &
Marilyn Pine
The premise: After his resurrection,
Christ never again wore earthly clothes.
Water Aerobics – Barbara Sutton
Exhilarating hour of stretching,
cardiac strengthening, noodle use, and deep breathing.
Body Casting – Bumper McCabe
To record and observe the body beautiful in plaster and
paint.
Yoga Therapy – Susan Shopiro
A gentle routine and positions designed to address injuries,
illnesses and other issues.
Children’s Activity: Shaving Cream Wiffle Ball
- Sandra Reamer
1-3:00
Florida Naturist Groups: Sharing Information,
Developing Strategies
B.E.A.C.H.E.S., Central Florida Naturists, Emerald Coast
Naturists, Florida Association for Nude
Recreation, Florida Keys Naturists, Gold Coast Bare Skins, the
Naturist Action Committee,
Sanibel Naturists, South Florida Free Beaches, Southern Exposure,
Suncoast Naturists,
Tallahassee Naturally, Tampa Area Naturists, and WildFyre Society
1:00
Drumming Workshop – Hand Dancer
Drum circle etiquette, the dynamics of a drum circle and practice of basic
drum rhythms.
Sharing Photoshop Tips & Techniques – Wade Caldwell
In light of the unknowable boundaries of
the complexity of Photoshop, this is meant to be a forum for sharing tips,
shortcuts and techniques of which you can never get enough. Even so called
"experts" can learn ten new things a day when it comes to Photoshop.
Interplay – Rae Newoman
Freeing movement, sound and touch interaction.
Personal Growth through Physical & Mental Challenges
– Captain
Olav
How overcoming fear leads to strength and happiness.
Children's Activity: Pool Time – Sandra & Stephanie Reamer
2:00
Teachings of the Medicine Wheel – Rick McBride, Cindy Mong
Acquaints participants with what is
perhaps the oldest known tool for self-discovery and self-improvement, which is
every bit as potent and relevant in today's world as it was in ancient times.
Folk Dance – Gayle Silbert
International line dancing.
Ecological Nature Walk – Tex Reuter,
K. Mathesius
Experience Sunsport’s tropical jungle, fruit orchard and new
nature trails; learn about native plants and
invasive species.
Earth Essence Swedish Massage
– Andy & Suzette Preble, Angela Williams
The basics including benefits and techniques and a hands on
demonstration with a mini body scrub.
Beating Insanity & Inflammation Through Nutrition
– Robert
Mark Lieberman
Our brain is our most sensitive organ to its internal
environment.
Children’s Activity: Body Parts Mural Painting - Sandra Reamer
3:00 NAC
Area Representative Program – Robert Allen, Jack Arnold, Gerald Dixon,
Claudia Kellersch,
Paul LeValley, George Lane, Rich Pasco, Morley Schloss, Bob Seubert,
Jonathan Shopiro, Larry Weil
NAC Area Reps describe their
roles in protecting naturist rights; how you can help.
Pool Float Group Massage – Joann
Aiassa
A
massaging, soothing & sharing help for each other.
Draw the Nude Nude I: Shape – Defining the Overall Form
– Keith Mueller
Draw the favorite subject of
artists: the nude - and do it nude! Live model and drawing materials provided.
Slow Foods Chefs ‘and Farmers’ Demonstration – TA Wyner
Revive the kitchen & table
as centers of pleasure, culture & community.
Tantric Harmony: Exploring Your Energy Centers through Music – Darrell &
Nancy Casey
Music and laughter will introduce
participants to the seven basic energy centers of their body.
Children's Activity: Ice Cream Social – Sandra Reamer
4:00
Informing Politicians of Naturist Family Values – Paul LeValley
We have a great story to tell, and the tools to do it. Learn
how to use them.
Sunnier Palms – TA Wyner
Celebrate 60th anniversary of Sunny
Palms in
Florida City & the "burning
of the mortgage paper" by Sunnier Palms.
Belly Dance Workshop – Maria Komie
Learn basic bellydance movements which
improve posture, flexibility, strength and stamina in a fun and supportive
environment.
Watsu – Barbara Sutton
Relaxing
partner water massage. Limited space.
Introduction to Pendulums – Stephen
Walton
Using a pendulum to answer your questions.
Sing Down Game for All Ages - Sandra
Reamer, Morley Schloss
Fun group game - singing ability not needed.
5:00
Sunsport
Gardens: The Vision
– Tex Reutter, Morley Schloss
Founded in 1965 with Hugo
Forester’s vision, Sunsport has refined its unique vision as a natural and
healthful community and resort.
Osteoporosis: Not Just Your Grandmother’s Disease - Susan Shopiro
Half of all adults, men and women, over
the age of 55 have osteoporosis or the precursor condition osteopenia: What
osteoporosis is, signs, symptoms and consequences; the testing and diagnosis
process; and treatment strategies.
7-9:00 Through
the Lens - A Photographic Journey Along the Naked and Playful Path – Peter
Simon
Peter was the photographer who first documented the Naturist “movement” in his
1975”Decent Exposures.” During mixed media presentation, Peter will discuss his
experiences and observations, as well as show new photos taken at this Festival.
7:00 Side
Show: Sword Swallowing, Glass Walking & Bed of Nails – Captain Olav,
Debronema
Where Are You in the Cosmos? – Bob
Fesmire
Astronomical issues such as light years, sizes of
celestial bodies, interstellar and intergalactic distances give some cosmic
perspective.
Children's Activity: Sleep Over & Variety Show Preparation – Sandra Reamer
8:00 Kirtan
– Michelle Angel
Sharing love through singing and dancing
(from traditions of India), Kirtan
is the practice of singing devotional songs (meditation music) that can open
one’s hearts to love and peace.
9-12:00
Campfire Drum Circle With Dancing & Fire Spinning
– Greg
Welsh, Maria Komie, Captain Olav, Debronema
An open drum circle and bonfire with dancing.
DJ
Dance – Keith Chausse
Naturist Videos
MONDAY, February 18
7:30 Me Chi
You Chi – Donna Launikonis
Mediation movement and breath work. Bring a towel.
Aerobic Hike – Barbara Fries
An aerobic walk around Sunsport.
9-11 Living
the Red Road
– Rick McBride, Cindy Mong
Rick & Cindy share their lives as
ceremonialists, including sweat lodge, sundance, medicine wheels, long dance,
the profound differences between Euro-American and Indigenous perspectives.
Love Your Body as Your Best Friend
– Darrell & Nancy Casey
In this experiential workshop,
participants will explore ways to increase their ability to accept their body as
it is. Music and guided journey are part of this experience.
9:00
“Green” Christian Naturists – an Oxymoron?
- Tom & Marilyn Pine
Many naturists claim their love for being
naked in nature makes them more environmentally conscious. Is a strong Christian
faith inimical to that kind of reverence for the earth we live on?
Values in Relationships Game – Morley Schloss
This values exercise helps you to discover what is REALLY important to
you in forming a relationship.
Massage Therapists Roundtable – Jonathan Shopiro
A discussion for massage therapists and
those considering entering the profession on the interaction of massage and
naturism from a legal, ethical, and practical point of view.
Tie
Dye for All Ages: Your Choice Designs
– Stephanie Reamer
Create beautiful patterns. Bring a 100%
cotton shirts, towels or sarongs. Some t-shirts available for 5.00 dollars.
10:00 Are You
a Nova? – Nicky Hoffman Lee
Are you interested in becoming a
Naturist Outreach Volunteer Advocate? Learn all the details.
Draw the Nude Nude II –Values – Keith Mueller
Creating highlights & shadows.
Cosmic Natural Healing – Joann Aiassa
Bringing the
highest power in the universe into our bodies to help someone heal.
Children’s Activity: Volleyball Basics – Michelle Williams
11:00
Protecting Naturists from Bad Laws (NAC) – Morley Schloss, Jonathan Shopiro
Techniques for dealing with local and state legislators.
Water Aerobics – K. Mathesius, Tex
Reutter
Exhilarating hour of
stretching, cardiac strengthening, noodle use, and deep breathing. Limited to
first 15.
Nutrition & You – Andy & Suzette
Preble, Angela Williams
12 weeks to ultimate health while having fun with food: Eat well, feel
better have more energy, lose weight, improve circulation - food tasting games
with our senses.
Martian-Venusian Peace Treaty – Margie
Campaigne
Discuss male/female
relationships in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.
Loving Sensual Massage – Michelle
Angel
The art of being present through loving touch.
Creating God’s Eyes for All Ages –
Gayle Silbert
Create a lovely and colorful handmade
treasure.
1:00 No Sex
Please, We’re Nudists – Rich Pasco
Discussion of how nudists' fear of
public misperceptions leads some nudists to implausibly deny even normal human
sexuality.
Awake the Healer Within Yourself – Salvador Espinosa
Experience the bliss of
supporting others thru your gentle touch, breath, and loving presence.
(Bring a mat and a pillow)
Native Flute Playshop – Armand &
Angelina
Everyone will learn how simple this
instrument is to master since all the notes are in tune with themselves so even
those with no musical ability, can play lovely melodies.
Doing Black & White in the Digital World
– Wade Caldwell
The fine art of taking your digital
images back to the subjective realm of B&W imaging with more control than simple
grayscale conversion in Photoshop.
Sunsport Turns Green II – Jack Arnold
'Greening' your home/business is available
and is affordable. If Sunsport can, anybody can.
Experience Your Past Lives – Joann Aiassa
Learn where this life’s problems originated.
Children's Activity: Pool Time –
Sandra & Stephanie Reamer
2-5:00 Sweat
Lodge (Inipi) – Rick McBride, Cindy Mong
Also known as Purification Lodge, inipi
ceremony is one of the Seven Sacred Rites given to the plains people by the
Spirits to purify body, mind, and emotions. Can be physically demanding;
participants are encouraged to be well-hydrated when they enter lodge.
2-4:00 Healing
Breath for Life Changes – Karine Rodengen
This profound breathing technique will
help you release physical and emotional blocks. Through breathing, experience
life to its full potential! (Bring a mat and a blanket.)
2:00 No Sex
Please, We’re Nudists – Susan Shopiro
Can a monogamous relationship be
respected? Can a woman sit alone in a naturist venue without having to deal with
advances? What's a single man to do? How do we tell our textile friends it's not
about sex when it seems that to many people it is?
Partner Yoga – Rae Newoman
Moving gently with a partner to stretch, strengthen and
calm.
Kirtan – Michele Angel
Sharing love through singing and dancing
(from traditions of India), Kirtan
is the practice of singing devotional songs (meditation music) that can open
one’s hearts to love and peace.
Toxic Plants Hike – Mitch Flinchum
Learn to identify plants that may be harmful to you or your
animals.
Children’s Activity: Drum Circle –
Hand Dancer
If you can count to 4, you can drum.
3:00
The Similarities Between Christianity & Naturism – Tom & Marilyn Pine
"Something that Christianity and
naturism have in common is a desire on the part of the newcomer to know more and
more…."
Draw the Nude Nude III – Texture – Keith Mueller
Discerning subtleties.
Nude Poets Society II – Ed Thibault
Our poetry is full of joy, laughter and insight; bring
original poems.
Pudding Toss for All Ages – Morley
Schloss
Messy, gooey free-for-all for children and adults.
4:00
Naturism, Exhibitionism, and Voyeurism - Murray Schechter
A discussion of the personal and
political implications (or does the naturist movement come out sounding too
sex-negative?).
Playful Naturist Photography – Peter
Simon
Join us as we create some fun photos for N magazine. | 
