Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Words of Hope

About twenty people, from high school students to retirees, from Nespelem to Electric City, gathered for a public dialogue to move our community towards a new vision. If our community were thriving, what words would describe it?

Two groups discussed our diverse community in terms of needs and assets as they pondered paths to greater prosperity for all members of our community. We know our community abounds with caring, helpful, friendly people. How can we coordinate efforts to be more involved and helpful? We know our community has many successful gatherings: Colorama, Mill Pond Days, Grand Columbian. How can we offer more daily venues for all ages to enjoy a diverse menu of interests? We know many people who jump in to help when a need arises. How can we provide more resources in child care, health care, and all-age activities?

These issues interested the community members, and the question, "If our community were thriving, what words would describe it?" was answered by two groups.

Group A: Diversity, Peace, Community
Group B: Unity, Harmony, Growth, Vision, Opportunity

Aim high; if you aim at nothing, you will hit nothing.
~ Author Unknown ~

If you can imagine it, you can achieve it.
If you can dream it, you can become it.
~ William Arthur Ward ~


A common vision of a thriving community propels us to be that vision. These committed colleagues have begun the dream. Session 2 will meet this Thursday, November 20th at 5:30-8:30 p.m. or Sunday, Dec 7th 2:00-7:00 p.m. Both meetings convene at the Coulee Dam Presbyterian/Community Church located at 509 Central Drive (the stone church).

Free Child and Adult Care available. Gas money available too!
Please indicate your needs in your RSVP.

Let us know you are coming. Please call or email:
SHARP Kids/Mary Schilling at 633-3033 or mschilling@gcdsd.org


Please come to add your words of hope
and begin the journey towards pride
in a more prosperous community.













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