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Circle of Return Veterans Council / Hybrid with Backyard Social in Auburn, WA


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Welcome Home

This special Circle of Return Veterans Hybrid Council will be an in person and online event where we will gather in small group with Vietnam Veteran Sara Blum then enjoy sunshine, fellowship, and dinner provided by Veteran Rites. You are welcome to to join for both sessions via the zoom link or in-person.

Council will be from 4pm to 5pm

Backyard Social and Low Key Dinner will be from 5:15ish to 7pm.

If you are desiring to come to Sara’s home in Auburn, WA, please email council@veteranrites.org for the address.

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Circle of Return Veterans Council is a rally point for anyone in the military family. In council we get to the heart of our experience by laying down all we carry and honoring all of who we are, whole warriors living our truth in a return to true belonging in society.

This space is held for any adult in the military family, including survivors of veteran suicide loss, Gold Star families, active duty, reserve, guard, dependents, and our civilian angels.  

All of you is welcomed here with love and honor.

Council Format

Welcome Home - Grounding Practice - Sharing - Closing Inspiration - Open Forum for Fellowship and Further Support

Council Protocols

Listen from the Heart -Speak from the Heart - Share Time Equally - Spontaneous and Real - Confidential

Every Wednesday at 4pm PST
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Please contact Crystal Dandridge, VR Council Facilitator at crystald@veteranrites.org or Ryan Mielcarek, Executive Director, at council@veteranrites.org with any questions or requests. 

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