SCNA MONTHLY MEET-UPS

Each month, SCNA hosts a monthly (clothed) dinner and discussion group at different public restaurants around the greater Los Angeles area. This is a way to introduce new people to naturism and to dispel mistaken impressions that non-nudists may have about us. This meeting is also a required pre-requisite before we can invite you to one of our clothing-optional parties. Anyone with a sincere interest in discussing naturist issues is welcome. This month's Meet-Ups:

San Fernando Valley: Tuesday August 12, 6:45PM – 8:30 PM
Pasadena/Glendale: Monday August 18, 6:45PM to 8:30PM
South Bay/Torrance: Thursday August 28, 6:45PM – 8:30 PM
Ventura County: Friday, August 8, 6:45PM – 8:30 PM
Carpintera/Santa Barbara: Tuesday, August 19, 6:45PM – 8:30 PM

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CO-ED NUDE YOGA!

We have two trained instructors in two locations:

Canoga Park (serving the San Fernando Valley):
SATURDAY, August 16, 2014, 10AM – 11AM
$15 PER PERSON
MAX 20 STUDENTS $15 PER PERSON
MAX 8 STUDENTS

These classes are especially useful for people who suffer from low self-esteem and poor body image because it is done in a safe, nurturing environment. But it is open to anyone who wishes to discover an entirely new way of looking at your own body, spiritually and physically.

July 31-August 3
AANR-WEST ANNUAL CONVENTION
LAGUNA DEL SOL, WILTON, CA

This is the annual gathering of west coast AANR club delegates (mostly representing the parks and resorts). SCNA delegates will participate in several of the meetings (Marketing, Government Affairs, etc). Laguna del Sol is a lovely park located just south of Sacramento, with a nice restaurant if you have never been there. Camping and RV sites are still available. Give us a call by July 15 if you are interested in attending as a voting delegate from SCNA

Saturday, August 9, Noon - 5PM
You are invited to participate in the
Annual Southern California
Nude Summer Games
LOCATION: Olive Dell Ranch, Colton
Gate Fee for Participants and Guests: $16/person
(show your club ID card)

Co-Sponsored by The Naturist Society and AANR-West
Open to All Nudist Clubs and Individuals Across Southern California!

• This annual event celebrates the Ancient Games with a series of fun games of skill. All events are designed for mixed genders and all ages. • Both team sports and individual sports are included. There will be declared winner(s) for each event and points will be accumulated throughout the day to be part of your final score.

Mega-Team Sports (each winning team member gets 2 points):
• Paper Cup Water Relay (upper grass area)
• Hula Hoop Team Passing (alongside pool)
• Baton Relay Race (across the pool)
• Egg & Spoon Race (across the pool)
• Noodle relay team race (around the pool, which is quite hilarious)

2-Person Sports (3 points for a win, 2 for second, 1 for third).
• 3-Legged Race (location: "The Bowl")
• Water Balloon Toss (ping pong area)

Individual Sports (3 points for a win, 2 for second, 1 for third).
• Water Bag Toss (ping pong court)
• Breath-Holding (pool)
• Broomstick Javelin Throw – Distance (location: "The Bowl")
• Frisbee Toss - Distance (location: "The Bowl")
• Frisbee Toss - Accuracy (Shuffle Board court)

The Games will end late in the afternoon with a communal Pudding Toss which is just what it sounds like. (No, you don’t get bonus points for this.)

After we get all the pudding washed off, dinner will be served at 6pm for an additional fee of $10.25 + tax, and consist of Bobby’s famous BBQ Boneless Pork Strips, Baked Beans, Tater Tots, Salad, Roll, & Strawberry Margarita Cupcake. The awards ceremony will take place after dinner.

there will be an Awards Ceremony duringand after dinner (around 6pm) when all the winners will be announced and medals awarded, plus a Gold, Silver, and Bronze award for the overall highest point totals per individual, plus a Club Trophy for best Club score.

So, whether you wish to participate or just be a spectator you are assured of a great day's entertainment. Please RSVP to SCNA at (818) 225-2273 before Wednesday, 8/7 so we can get a head count for food and supplies.

Saturday, August 16, NOON - 7 PM
BATES BEACH RALLY
LOCATION: SANTA BARBARA/VENTURA COUNTY LINE

For the past 10 years, the more-remote northern half of this beach is the best kept secret in the south county. We want to bring back the clothing-optional fun that used to be common there. If you agree, come on down to Bates and show your support! Bring your own picnic supplies, chairs, bathing suits and sunscreen and make a day of it.

Note: the county's nudity ordinance is still in effect at this beach so wear less than a bathing suit at your own risk. Most of us will wear the minimum required, which means the skimpiest bathing suit you have. We will be sitting about 1000 yards west of the ramp, where the beach curves to the left. The further west we sit, the lower the risk of offending anyone.

At the end of the day, many of us will drive into Carpinteria to buy dinner and pay with $2 bills (we will provide them) to demonstrate the purchasing power of the local nudists!

Call us at (818) 225-2273 or RSVP to scna@socalnaturist.org.

Thursday, August 21 to Sunday August 24
THE NATURIST SOCIETY’S
ANNUAL WESTERN GATHERING
SUN MEADOWS RESORT, IDAHO

These four days are full of interesting workshops being sponsored by individual clubs and naturist leaders from all over the Western United States. Anyone who has gone to a Gathering before knows it is a great time to see old friends from other nudist groups (and to make new friends!) and to share experiences and advice all can use to make their clubs better.

Those of you who will be attending to open your cars and SUVs to car-pooling (if just to split the gas money!) It’s also a great way to pass the time while traveling to the event. If you want to join this unofficial “ride share” let us know at the SCNA message center: (818) 225-2273.

Saturday, AUG 23
TRAVEL CLUB DISCOUNT DAY
GLEN EDEN SUN CLUB, CORONA
SCNA MEMBERS: $16/person (pay to GE directly)

This event is open to all SCNA members who are not also members of GE through their Commuter Membership program (see ad at right), since those people can go to GE at any time and pay just a $12.50 gate fee.

Travel Day is a monthly event open on a specific Saturday to all non-landed travel club members in Southern California. You MUST show your SCNA membership card at the GE registration office and pay $15 to gain admittance.

Join with members of other travel (non-landed) clubs and enjoy the pool, volleyball, tennis, restaurant, etc., for the entire day! RSVP to (818) 225-2273 is optional but GE appreciates a head count in advance.

Directions to Olive Dell

Labor Day Weekend: August 30 - Sept 1
ANNUAL POLYNESIAN LUAU!
Olive Dell Nudist Park, Colton, CA

Labor Day Weekend comes early this year!

Join us at Olive Dell Ranch in Colton for their traditional Labor Day Luau event. The gate fee is discounted for SCNA members to $16 per person per day for this weekend, but ONLY if you are on a list SCNA must submit to Olive Dell by Thursday, 8/28. Otherwise to get in, you will need an AANR card and you will pay the regular $22 per person per day gate fee.

• Saturday will feature a variety of activities during the day plus a live band after dinner.

• Sunday is the main event, the park’s annual Polynesian Dinner Buffet with all the trimmings and entertainment by a troupe of Tahitian dancers and fire-twirlers. This event has a separate cost besides the gate fee:

• $30 single
• $50/couple
• Kids under 5 are free, Age 5-12 are $15 each.

Advanced tickets can be purchased by directly from Olive Dell at 909-825-6619. YOU DO NOT PAY SCNA FOR YOUR LUAU TICKETS! For the Luau, please wear a Hawaiian shirt, lei, grass skirt or straw hat! (Note for first timers: this is a nudist resort, not a clothing optional resort. Except for special events, you are expected to be nude, as dictated by the weather. No clothing is allowed in the swimming pool, Jacuzzi or sauna.)

If you have not been there, the resort has a great restaurant on site with meals averaging $6-8/person. We have been told the overnight "birdhouse" cabins are selling out fast so call NOW if you want one or, if they are sold out, to be put on the waiting list. There are also RV hookups and camping sites available. (Call Olive Dell directly at 909-825-6619 to reserve.)

Call SCNA at (818) 225-2273 to get your name on the entrance list! We also have the names of some nearby motels for overnight accommodations if you do not wish to RV or camp. Directions to Olive Dell will be given to those who RSVP a few days before the event.

GUEST AND PAYMENT POLICIES FOR SCNA ACTIVITIES
(Who May Attend, How to Pay, Late/At the Door Surcharge Fee, Photo Policy)

If you are coming as a non-member guest, please read our
Non-Member Guest Policy, our
Photo-Taking Policy and our
Behavior Guidelines