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March Chanco Chatter
News from our diocesan camp and retreat center
March 2021
In This Issue:
*CAMP IS OPEN! Zoom with us to find out more
*Men's Virtual Retreat
*Grant Winner - Thanks to You!
*Chanco Open House Events
*Annual Council Success
Camp Chanco 2021 Will Be Open!
Wondering what it will look like?
Join Chanco's Live Town Hall Zoom Event on March 31 at 7 pm to find out! Hear first-hand from some of this year’s camp staff about the fun plans in store as well as the safety precautions that will be in place for a healthy and fun summer. Click here  for the Zoom link that will go live on March 31 at 7 pm. Chanco very much looks forward to welcoming campers back to the woods this summer! Questions? Click here for a Camp Chanco 2021 flyer. Contact Chanco at 888-724-2626 or hospitality@chanco.org. Click here for a Camp Chanco 2021 flyer.
Men's Virtual Gathering
Join Chanco on the James on May 22 from 10:00-11:30 am for a Virtual Men's Gathering to reflect on new beginnings after our long exile in times of COVID. We will explore three different Bible passages followed by spirit filled meditation and discussion. Click here for a flyer with more information. Questions? Contact Chanco at 888-724-2626 or programs@chanco.org for more information!
THANK YOU
YOU HELPED US WIN!
Thank you for your vote! Thanks to you, Chanco won a grant of $2,500 in printing services. Thank you to Conquest Graphics for the grant and many thanks to all of our friends who voted and supported us!
Chanco Open House Events
Visit us IN PERSON and see what
all the buzz is about at Chanco!
Never been to Chanco? Wanting to introduce a friend to Chanco? Or simply just miss us after a long 2020 year? We have the event for you. Chanco is hosting two open house events this spring: April 18 and May 22 from 1-5 pm either day. Join us at Chanco for a welcome break and walk our 125 acres to learn first hand acres to see our waterfront, ropes course, and more at Camp Chanco! This event is free! We can't wait to see you back on the banks of the James. Questions? Contact us at 1-8887CHANCO (888-724-2626) or email us at hospitality@chanco.org. We can't wait to see you back on the banks of the James.
Annual Council Success
Thank you to all our friends who joined us
for a fantastic Council week
Annual Council week though virtual, was a wonderful event of connection and information sharing. Thank you to all who attended our live Zoom event that week. Missed it? No worries - all of our Annual Council information can be found HERE including our Live Zoom event, our 2020 Year in Review presentation by Executive Director Gareth Kalfas, 2020 Campaign Update by Campaign Director Talley Banazek, our 2020 Annual Report, and more!
COVID Guidelines Update
Safety first: Your safety is our top priority. Chanco is committed to following all guidelines directed by our diocese and governor's office. Click here for full information and COVID safety protocol. 
Don't forget - you can register with confidence! If any reservation needs to be cancelled by Chanco leadership or by you because of the COVID-19 virus any registration payments, including the full, non-refundable/non-transferrable deposit will be refunded, credited toward a future program, or may be donated to Chanco as a gift in support of our mission, based on the individual’s preference.Click here for Chanco's COVID-19 safety information.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Chanco Open House: April 18 and May 22, 2021, 1-5 pm each day. Offered for all ages, visit us and learn more about Camp Chanco 2021!

Men's Virtual Gathering: May 22, 2021 10-11:30 am. Reflect on new beginnings after our long exile in times of COVID. We will explore three different Bible passages followed by spiritful meditation and discussion. Click here for a flyer. Email programs@chanco.org for more information! Zoom link is here.

Summer Camp: Chanco will be open this summer. June 27-August 22, 2021 programs running continuously for all ages. Summer Camp 2021 dates and rates chart below. Click here for Camp Chanco 2021 flyer.

Food for the Soul Retreat: September 11-12, 2021. For ages 21 and up or with a parent/guardian. Will feature incredible food, a cooking lesson with Chef Rafael, & learning about and tasting Virginia wine as well as discussions about the importance of nourishing your spirit. Questions? Contact us at hospitality@chanco.org. or 888-7CHANCO (888-724-2626).

Men's Retreat: September 24-25, 2021. Open to all men, join us for a spirit-filled, fellowship-filled weekend at Chanco. More details to follow. For now, save the date! Questions? Contact the Rev. Charlie Bauer, Bruton Parish, Williamsburg at fr.cbauer@gmail.com.

Cursillo #168 Co-Ed Weekend: October 7-10, 2021 for adults 18 and over. Cursillo is a movement within the Episcopal Church. It is an adult retreat designed to help us grow closer to Jesus Christ. It's also a community where we're encouraged to live joyfully and serve faithfully in grace. Rector for the weekend is Travis Kennedy of St. David's, Chesterfield. For more information on Cursillo or to apply to be a candidate, please visit the Cursillo website at www.cursillodiosova.org or contact Lay Director Bill Anspach at wilmusic146@gmail.com.

Friendsgiving: November 19-21, 2021 for all ages. Join with your family and friends for some fall fun! Think traditional Thanksgiving fare, ornament making, football on the big screen and more. Save the date - more information to come!

Women's Advent Retreat: December 3-4, 2021 for women 18 and up. Enjoy faith and fellowship with women from all over our diocese as we prepare for the coming of Christ. Save the date - more information to come!