Elders Spirit Walk
Peggy Day, who helped make this website, passed away this summer.
We all miss her greatly.
RIP Peggy.
We are preparing for our Spirit Walk event scheduled for
Saturday, October 19. Start time is 4 p.m. at Alices.
Our time together includes a potluck dinner.
At the Elders retreat, we decided that we will only read out loud the names of Fair family who have left this physical plane since last October.
After we read names, attendees can toss a paper into the fire with the names of Fair folks who have passed previously. This will allow us more time to express our reverence for each person mentioned.
Please submit names to Lisa Cooley. Remember, only those folks who passed since October 23.
Her email address is
[email protected]
Saturday, October 19. Start time is 4 p.m. at Alices.
Our time together includes a potluck dinner.
At the Elders retreat, we decided that we will only read out loud the names of Fair family who have left this physical plane since last October.
After we read names, attendees can toss a paper into the fire with the names of Fair folks who have passed previously. This will allow us more time to express our reverence for each person mentioned.
Please submit names to Lisa Cooley. Remember, only those folks who passed since October 23.
Her email address is
[email protected]
Fall Retreat September 20-22
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MEET 'N' GREET 2024
LOCATION: ALICE'S FIREPIT
DATE: THURSDAY JULY 11
TIME:6-8:30
Everyone is invited to join the annual
Elder's Meet'n'Greet.
Enjoy live music by the Radar Angels,
Melanie and the Never Never Band.
Have a glass of wine and snack on fruit,
veggies, cheese and crackers while meeting
old and new friends!
Donations accepted to help cover the cost.
Plan ahead! Mark your calendars.
Upcoming Elder events for 2024
Upcoming Elder events for 2025
- Meet & Greet Thursday July 11
- Fall retreat September 20,21,22
- Elders Spirit Walk Saturday October 19
- Winter gathering in December - Tentative date December 7
Upcoming Elder events for 2025
- Spring retreat May 2, 3 and 4
- June meeting June 19
- Meet & Greet July 10
- Fall retreat September 19, 20, 21
- Spirit Walk October 4
- Winter Holiday Party - TBD
Still Living Room 2024 - Hosting the Counterculture History Coalition
At the March 28 Elders Committee Meeting, the committee voted by unanimous consent to accept Jerry Joffe's proposal to bring representatives from the Counterculture History Coalition to do presentations in the Magical History Theater, a new feature of the Still Living Room Exhibit. You can find Jerry's proposal here: CHC_SLR_2024_Proposal.pdf. For more information about the coalition, visit their website https://chcoalition.orgchcoalition.org. Jerry will attend the committee's April 25 meeting to provide further details and answer questions.
Past Events
Mark your calendars for a fun and social meeting at Kay's Place in Pleasant Hill on June 12th!
Arrive at 4pm to help set up
Arrive at 5 to participate in potluck and social time
Arrive at 7 for the meeting
EVERYBODY IS WELCOME! BRING A CHAIR, AND YOUR OWN DISHES AND SILVERWARE.
Please leave your pooches at home.
Questions? Call or text Kay at 541-726-7343
The Events subcommittee will be raising money for the Meet 'n' Greet by selling root beer floats and ice cream sundaes at the June meeting. The price is donation based, so bring along some money to help get the supplies needed for the big party. And enjoy a yummy treat!
Kay's address: 84674 Hill Top Drive, Pleasant Hill.
DON'T ask Google; it will take you to the wrong house.
From Eugene: Highway 58 to the 7-mile marker turn left on Hill Top, come one mile, left at Kay's driveway which will be marked.
From Springfield: come down Parkway to Wheeler Road, turn left and stay on Wheeler until you come to the railroad trestle and turn right on Hill Top Drive, three mailboxes up, Kay's driveway will be on the right, and it will be marked.
Arrive at 5 to participate in potluck and social time
Arrive at 7 for the meeting
EVERYBODY IS WELCOME! BRING A CHAIR, AND YOUR OWN DISHES AND SILVERWARE.
Please leave your pooches at home.
Questions? Call or text Kay at 541-726-7343
The Events subcommittee will be raising money for the Meet 'n' Greet by selling root beer floats and ice cream sundaes at the June meeting. The price is donation based, so bring along some money to help get the supplies needed for the big party. And enjoy a yummy treat!
Kay's address: 84674 Hill Top Drive, Pleasant Hill.
DON'T ask Google; it will take you to the wrong house.
From Eugene: Highway 58 to the 7-mile marker turn left on Hill Top, come one mile, left at Kay's driveway which will be marked.
From Springfield: come down Parkway to Wheeler Road, turn left and stay on Wheeler until you come to the railroad trestle and turn right on Hill Top Drive, three mailboxes up, Kay's driveway will be on the right, and it will be marked.
SPRING RETREAT 2024
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The Elders Spring Retreat is on
Saturday May 11 starting around 10 am. Location: Alice's The agenda will mainly be planning for the Main event, such as Meet and Greet, Still Living Room, Geezer Pleezer, Elder Camps and more. There will also be a planning meeting for Elder camps and Geezer Pleezer on Sunday May 12 starting at 10 am. Location: Elder camp at the Hub or Alice's, depending on weather. |
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Hear Ye, Hear Ye!
Elders Winter Holiday Party
December 16
The Elders are holding their annual Winter Holiday Party slated for Saturday, December 16, 2 - 5 p.m.
All Fair Family are invited.
The event location is the Washington Park Community Center at 2025 Washington Street in Eugene. It's a bright, open venue. Come early to help decorate and stay late to help with cleanup. (Scroll down for map)
Revelers are requested to bring savory and sweet finger foods to share, along with non-alcoholic beverages. Please bring your own cup and plate to save on paper and reduce trash.
UPDATE!!! We will have a Zoom presence for those who can't make the party in person. Zoom time is 2 - 3 p.m.
Here is the Zoom link - you will need to enter a passcode to enter the room
Click this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88673489797?pwd=andmSTNCS3hMRTZvY0JiTWNPeENjQT09
Meeting ID: 886 7348 9797
Next - enter this passcode:
Passcode: 904435
There will also be a raffle for a large gift basket full of goodies valued at about $250.
Scroll down for more information.
The cost of a raffle ticket is $5. Buy as many raffle tickets as you'd like! Bring cash or checks.
Can't make the event but want to buy raffle tickets?
Contact Molly Elliot at 541-870-4479.
Proceeds will go to fund the Elders' 2024 Meet and Greet event held
Thursday before opening day of the Fair.
Hear Ye, Hear Ye!
Elders Winter Holiday Party
December 16
The Elders are holding their annual Winter Holiday Party slated for Saturday, December 16, 2 - 5 p.m.
All Fair Family are invited.
The event location is the Washington Park Community Center at 2025 Washington Street in Eugene. It's a bright, open venue. Come early to help decorate and stay late to help with cleanup. (Scroll down for map)
Revelers are requested to bring savory and sweet finger foods to share, along with non-alcoholic beverages. Please bring your own cup and plate to save on paper and reduce trash.
UPDATE!!! We will have a Zoom presence for those who can't make the party in person. Zoom time is 2 - 3 p.m.
Here is the Zoom link - you will need to enter a passcode to enter the room
Click this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88673489797?pwd=andmSTNCS3hMRTZvY0JiTWNPeENjQT09
Meeting ID: 886 7348 9797
Next - enter this passcode:
Passcode: 904435
There will also be a raffle for a large gift basket full of goodies valued at about $250.
Scroll down for more information.
The cost of a raffle ticket is $5. Buy as many raffle tickets as you'd like! Bring cash or checks.
Can't make the event but want to buy raffle tickets?
Contact Molly Elliot at 541-870-4479.
Proceeds will go to fund the Elders' 2024 Meet and Greet event held
Thursday before opening day of the Fair.
Elders Committee Board Liaisons Kevin Levy & Ann Bennett-Rogers at 2022 Holiday Party
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Elders enjoying the festivities at the 2022 Holiday Party
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Elders Social Committee Holiday Raffle Basket
$5 per Ticket
Proceeds from this raffle will be used for the OCF Elders Meet and Greet Event
If you can’t make it to the event, but would like to buy raffle tickets, contact Molly Elliot at 541-870-4479
Jar Candle
Winter Holiday Socks
Holiday Dish Towels & Potholder
Winter Holiday Wreath by Kay Kintzley
1 bottle of Sweet Cheeks Dry Rose
$50 Gift Certificate to Reality Kitchen
Starbucks Mug and Whole Bean Coffee
Elit Bohem Assorted Boxed Chocolates
Winter Holiday Figurines and Paper Napkins
Swarovski Crystal Choker Necklace & Earrings
2 Jars of Organic Pinot Noir Jelly and Apple-Pear Butter
Retail Value $250
$5 per Ticket
Proceeds from this raffle will be used for the OCF Elders Meet and Greet Event
If you can’t make it to the event, but would like to buy raffle tickets, contact Molly Elliot at 541-870-4479
Jar Candle
Winter Holiday Socks
Holiday Dish Towels & Potholder
Winter Holiday Wreath by Kay Kintzley
1 bottle of Sweet Cheeks Dry Rose
$50 Gift Certificate to Reality Kitchen
Starbucks Mug and Whole Bean Coffee
Elit Bohem Assorted Boxed Chocolates
Winter Holiday Figurines and Paper Napkins
Swarovski Crystal Choker Necklace & Earrings
2 Jars of Organic Pinot Noir Jelly and Apple-Pear Butter
Retail Value $250
The wonderful gift basket!
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SPIRIT WALK - SUPERMOON OCTOBER 2023
Below are a few images from the Spirit walk. Elder volunteers decorated Alice’s with a fall theme and there was a lot of yummy food. Then we walked to the main stage area where Lisa led a bell ringing ceremony remembering about 70 of us who had passed. It was a beautiful evening.
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Spirit Walk 2014
The Elder Events subcommittee is inviting all to join the 2023 Spirit Walk
10/27/23 Update:
Spirit walk gathering Location changed to Alice’s
The Bell ringing ceremony will be at the Main Stage at 5:45pm
The Spirit Walk is for the whole Fair Family and is sponsored by Elders.
This is the same night as the October full moon.
When: Saturday, October 28
Where: The Hub Yurt
The Hub Yurt is located on Chickadee Lane across from Alice’s and it is near the Hub Elder camp.
Time: You may arrive as early as noon/1pm.
Kay will be there to broom out and do some prep work. Arrive early to help with decorating and setting up the space.
At twilight (about 6:30pm) there will be a moonlight walk throughout the Fair where we can remember the people who passed.
After the walk-about we will have a potluck with a fall theme. There are plug-ins for crockpots, etc. Weather permitting, we could have a firepit.
Bell Ringing Ceremony
Lisa C. is organizing a bell ringing ceremony to honor those who have gone before us. Lisa is collecting the list of names of folks to be remembered. We will hold a moment of silence for each name.
To include someone on the list send an email or call/text Lisa.
[email protected]
541-556-5547
Alice’s is available for a limited number of Elders from far away who wish to sleep there so they do not have to drive home after dark. Please check with Kay if you want to spend the night at Alice’s.
Questions? Please call/text Kay at 541-726-7343
10/27/23 Update:
Spirit walk gathering Location changed to Alice’s
The Bell ringing ceremony will be at the Main Stage at 5:45pm
The Spirit Walk is for the whole Fair Family and is sponsored by Elders.
This is the same night as the October full moon.
When: Saturday, October 28
Where: The Hub Yurt
The Hub Yurt is located on Chickadee Lane across from Alice’s and it is near the Hub Elder camp.
Time: You may arrive as early as noon/1pm.
Kay will be there to broom out and do some prep work. Arrive early to help with decorating and setting up the space.
At twilight (about 6:30pm) there will be a moonlight walk throughout the Fair where we can remember the people who passed.
After the walk-about we will have a potluck with a fall theme. There are plug-ins for crockpots, etc. Weather permitting, we could have a firepit.
Bell Ringing Ceremony
Lisa C. is organizing a bell ringing ceremony to honor those who have gone before us. Lisa is collecting the list of names of folks to be remembered. We will hold a moment of silence for each name.
To include someone on the list send an email or call/text Lisa.
[email protected]
541-556-5547
Alice’s is available for a limited number of Elders from far away who wish to sleep there so they do not have to drive home after dark. Please check with Kay if you want to spend the night at Alice’s.
Questions? Please call/text Kay at 541-726-7343
The Bell ringing ceremony poster from a long time ago
A good time was had by all at the Elder's retreat on September 15-17.
Thank you Events subcommittee (Kay, Mollie and Lisa) for providing delicious food! And thanks Katie for facilitating and Carolyn for scribing.
Thank you Events subcommittee (Kay, Mollie and Lisa) for providing delicious food! And thanks Katie for facilitating and Carolyn for scribing.
The next Elders meeting is October 26 from 7-9 on zoom.
We still have two 2023 events to look forward to:
We still have two 2023 events to look forward to:
- Spirit Walk: October 28 Meet at the Hub Yurt, starts around noon, with the walk around 5.
- Elders Winter Party: at the Washington Park Community Center on December 16. Stay tuned for more information.
Thanks for a wonderful fair!
Here are a few photos from a few elders events, around the eight and the camps.
Here are a few photos from a few elders events, around the eight and the camps.
Katie, Kat, Patricia getting set up for wrist banding with Peggy Day waiting for her turn.
Elder applications
The applications subcommittee is accepting new Elder applications for the 2024 Fair. For more information and to print the application, go to the “becoming an elder” page on this website.
The applications subcommittee is accepting new Elder applications for the 2024 Fair. For more information and to print the application, go to the “becoming an elder” page on this website.
