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## Welcome To Shekinah!

Are you looking to slow down, unplug, and unwind from your busy life? Would you like to reconnect with friends and family, while renewing your spirit in a beautiful, natural setting? You are in the right place!

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Located approximately 45 minutes north of Saskatoon, near Waldheim, SK, Shekinah is located on the the North Saskatchewan river. Nestled on 287 acres in the river valley, Shekinah is a quiet place to get away from the worries and struggles of everyday life.

We have many trails that take you through our peaceful setting. You will see prairie,  river hills, trees, and brush. This  makes walking, hiking, biking, canoeing, cross-country skiing, and skating a spiritual activity.

Churches, faith groups, non-faith groups, non-profit organizations, government agencies, family gatherings, anniversaries, weddings, and special events have all enjoyed Shekinah for its facilities, wilderness setting, and spiritual atmosphere.

As our mission states:

> Shekinah is to be a setting where all who come have opportunity to experience the presence and glory of God through discovery, reflection, interaction, community and nature.

Please take a moment to browse our site to see what we have to offer. To see the Shekinah life for yourself, we invite you to come and experience God's presence and glory.

Stay up-to-date by getting our events and news directly to your inbox.

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# COVID-19 Restrictions For Renting / Visiting Shekinah

**In accordance with the latest Re-Open Saskatchewan guidelines, Shekinah has restricted access to its grounds.**

**From December 17, 2020 to January 15, 2021, Shekinah will not be renting our Timber Lodge, Chalet, or Cabins.** 

**We welcome your visits to use our outdoor spaces (287 acres) for hiking and sledding, but there are restrictions in place.** 

**For using our grounds, here are a few things to know:**

**1) The government of Saskatchewan guidelines state that outdoor groups are limited to 10 people, with NO food or drink.** The rules you need to follow at home are the same here.

**2) Our washroom facilities are closed to the public.** 

**3) All fire pits are closed for use.**

**4) The road coming down into the valley is in good _winter_ driving condition, but you _may_ encounter difficulties getting back up.** 

**-If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, you should have no problems.** 

**-If you have good winter tires, you should have no problems.** 

**-If you have regular all-season or summer tires, or if your tires are at the end of their service, you may have problems.** If you are a timid or inexperienced winter driver, you may want to visit a more accessible site.

**5) There is not always someone on duty, so you enter at your own risk.**

**6) Phone numbers for tow trucks are posted on the office building (log building on the right as you come down).**

**7) Our pond has not been cleared and is currently considered unsafe.**

**8) When going up the hill, please take a long run from well past the Timber Lodge and don't stop for any reason.** Make sure the road ahead of you is completely clear before heading up.

## ****If you are not confident in your vehicle or ability to get out of the valley, we invite you to visit a more accessible site.**

**We encourage you, with all the above caveats in place, to get out and hike our trails or sled down Quill Hill.** Our trails have not been cleared, which adds to the good workout you will be getting. The air is crisp and clean, and there is plenty of space to burn off energy.

**As always, we do not allow motorized vehicles (snowmobiles, ATVs, etc) on Shekinah grounds.**

**There are NO pets allowed, even if they are the best behaved, most well trained, and super awesomest pet ever.**

**There is no hunting on Shekinah grounds.**

**Just a reminder: Shekinah is private property and does not have amenities / staff like a provincial or federal park might.** There may not be staff on site, so we ask you to be careful and respectful, while keeping your distance from others. Note also that

**Please visit during daylight hours only.**

**Should you decide to hike or sled, (and you are welcome to do so), we ask that you give a small donation to Shekinah.** $10/ person or $25 / family is a suggestion.

**You can donate online (see donations menu up at the top right of this page) or leave a donation in the boxes on Ravine Trail or in the mailbox at the office.** 

**Please stay healthy and safe in these unusual times.**

## We will revisit these guidelines when the new Saskatchewan Public Health measures are released January 15, 2020.

**Our key resource on actions we should take are at**  
[https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus](https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus "https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus")

**Our hopes and prayers are that you will remain safe and continue to make healthy choices in your own life.**

COVID-19 Update - December 15/2020-January 15/2021

# Are You Wondering How Shekinah Is Doing <cough> <cough> ... _Ahem_ ... Financially?

#### Some of you have been asking, so we are telling all. Or at least some. Probably no one is interested in how many light bulbs we've replaced in 2020.

**By all indications, 2020 was going to be – at least financially – a good year:** school groups were booked solid, summer camp registrations were up, and the Timber Lodge had very few openings.

**And then something called the corona virus hit.** Seemingly overnight, all optimism went away.

**Shekinah exists to be a safe, welcoming space for everyone who drives down the hill into the beautiful river valley that is Shekinah.** But, it doesn’t exist in a vacuum; it exists for – and because of – people.

**And it’s not really set up for individuals.** Shekinah’s 287 acres, huge Timber Lodge, and Chalet and cabins are really made for larger groups of people to meet, create or renew relationships, love and laugh, and rejuvenate their spirits.

**Which is simply not possible, when trying to stop the spread of a very contagious disease.**

**Everything was put on hold, cancelled, or postponed.** And while many groups were able to postpone until 2021 (which, by the way, looks very good … depending on COVID-19 recovery, of course), a large number of groups asked for refunds.

**As you know, when your outgoings are more than your in-comings (expenses greater than income), it’s a recipe for difficult times.**

**Shekinah had to make the very difficult decision to lay off staff and look at cutting all expenses to the proverbial bone.**

**As the federal and provincial governments began developing programs of grants, loans, and subsidies, we have had to become fluent in new acronyms:** CERB, CERS, CEBA, and, our current favourite, CEWS. 

**Depending on your political leanings, you may take issue with some, many, or all of these programs**. For us, one thing is clear; without these programs, it is unlikely that Shekinah would still be open.

**The last decade has been financially challenging, and Shekinah has posted deficits for many – perhaps most – of those years.** This meant that we were not financially prepared for a year of little to no income. In addition, we came into COVID right after winter, our slowest income generation time.

**In the uncertainty, we knew that we still needed to plan things like summer camp and prepare for school groups in the fall.** We were fortunate enough to be able to hire Craig, our program director, back. 

**When it became apparent that these programs would not run, Craig took charge of our summer workers, who we were able to hire through the Canada Summer Jobs program.**

**In spite of not having a maintenance manager on staff, Shekinah was able to continue to do maintenance.** Which is important, because without upkeep, nature takes over quickly and buildings and infrastructure fall into disrepair.

**People often assume that, because we aren’t hosting groups at Shekinah, that our expenses must have dropped to next-to-nothing.**

**Unfortunately, our fixed expenses are just that: fixed.** Our mortgage, insurance, and property taxes still cost us $55,000 / year, or about $4500 / month. While our utilities costs are down by about 30% from 2019, they still cost us over $2000 / month. 

**We still need people to maintain, run, and plan for the future.**

**Overall, our costs to run Shekinah in 2019 were right around $50,000 / month.** In 2020, we have been able, because of staffing subsidies, having fewer staff on payroll, buying very few groceries, and having fewer people use gas and electricity onsite, to get that number down to $21,000 / month.

**But it’s still $21,000 / month.**

**We are in the fortunate position of not only being able to ask for donations, but also in having generous supporters like you.** Because of subsidies and your generous support, we are only running a small deficit. 

**And, if 2021 were going to be a “normal” year, we’d probably be OK.** 

**But it likely won’t be.** If we can start serving people in summer, we should survive with likely a manageable deficit. If that gets pushed back to fall or longer, we will be in serious trouble.

**Our projections are based on having at least 6 months of no-to-little income, and we are asking for your help to bridge that gap.** 

**With expenses of about $20,000 / month, we are asking for a total of $120,000 in the next 6 months**. This is a big ask, and we don’t do it lightly; however, if we are to continue as a place of refuge and physical, mental, and spiritual renewal, these are our needs.

**If you feel called to invest in the story and mission of Shekinah, please visit our donations page on this website.** We welcome your help, and you can support us by cheque, e-transfer, or credit card. In addition to a one-time gift, you can also sign up for monthly donations. https://shekinah.ca/donations

**We also invite you to our annual A Very Shekinah Christmas: 12 Days of Christmas 2020 fundraiser edition.** Join your Shekinah staff for 12 days of musical guests, stories, board greetings, and the usual antics that happen when the inmates run the institution. 

**Our goal for this fundraiser in $50,000, and it starts December 13, under our Events page.** https://shekinah.ca/events/2020/a-very-shekinah-christmas

**Thank you for all of your prayers, supportive emails and phone calls, and your financial investments.** Here at Shekinah, we appreciate all of your support, and we continue to do the work of Shekinah in as fiscally responsible and spiritually uplifting way.

Get an update on Shekinah's financial situation on December 1, 2020.

Shekinah Update

**As you can imagine, the COVID-19 pandemic has hit Shekinah hard.** As a place that was conceived to bring people together into relationship, not being able to have people here - for summer camp, for school groups, and for special events - has meant that Shekinah has been unable to generate income.

**And so we asked for your help.** And so you delivered.

**We estimate that we will need $40,000 to get through the summer.** Our fixed costs, as they sound, remain fixed. While we can defer some of our bills for a few months, they will eventually come due.

**Thanks to you, our fundraiser has currently raised $35,000!** 

**We are so grateful to all of you who have helped.** In spite of the future continuing to look somewhat bleak, financially, we have taken great comfort at the outpouring of prayers, uplifting words, and generous financial support.

**If you would like to continue to support Shekinah, please click on the donation button on the top menu, send an etransfer to director@shekinah.ca, or send a cheque to the office.**

**Thank you again for your Shekinah-loving support!**

Our Goal was $40,000 for the summer. How have you been doing??

Shekinah Virtual Fundraiser Update

People are starting to get excited about Shekinah's first-ever Move-A-Thon, September 19.

What is a Move-A-Thon, you ask? Well, it's a fundraiser for Shekinah Retreat Centre that has people - like you - collecting pledges and moving (in whatever fashion suits your fancy and abilities) to raise money to help Shekinah continue delivering its mission.

What types of movement can you do, in this era of pandemics and distancing? You could walk, garden, hike, nap in your hammock, do needlepoint, or fingerpaint.

As an example, here are Jeff and Finn, getting in shape for the day:

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Link not working? Go to our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/JsFGPC4p6JU

For more information, and to download the information packet, please check out the Move-A-Thon event page:

[https://shekinah.ca/events/2020/move-a-thon](https://shekinah.ca/events/2020/move-a-thon "Shekinah Move-A-Thon")

Shekinah's Virtual Move-A-Thon is coming and is accessible to all!

Shekinah Virtual Move-A-Thon - September 19, 2020

## As of July 27, 2020, Shekinah Retreat Centre Is Re-opened To The Public

**In accordance with ReOpen Saskatchewan guidelines and being able to rehire some staff members, Shekinah has re-opened to the public.**

**We are asking the public and patrons of Shekinah to follow all Government of Saskatchewan guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.**

**People looking to book Shekinah for family reunions, weddings, business functions, etc. should call and verify that Shekinah will work for their size of group.** For example, we can feed (banquet style) up to 100 people and can accommodate groups of 30 for an overnight retreat. 

**_Note: there may be additional charges due to added staff being needed._**

**You are welcome to hike our trails.** Shekinah has many kilometres of trails. Most have been cleared, although you may encounter staff working on them.

**Hikers should take note, however, that there is not always staff on site, especially on weekends.** Please use sound judgement while accessing the hiking trails.

**Should you decide to hike (and you are very welcome to do so), we ask that you give a small donation to Shekinah.** $7.50 / person or $20 / family is a suggestion. 

**You can donate online (see donations menu up at the top right of this page) or leave a donation in the boxes on Ravine Trail.** Or leave your donation in the mailbox at the office. (The office is the first building on your right as you come down the hill).

**Please stay healthy and safe in these unusual times.**

**We encourage all to continue to follow guidelines put out by the provincial and federal governments and health agencies.**

**Our key resource on actions we should take are at**  
[https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus](https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus)

**Our hopes and prayers are that you will remain safe and continue to make healthy choices in your own life.**

Shekinah Retreat Centre is re-opened to the public.

COVID-19 Update - Shekinah Re-Opens to the public July 27 / 2020

# Deck the halls with your very own **_A Very Shekinah Christmas: 12 Days of Christmas_** edition!

#### Join the Shekinah staff, board members, and various Friends of Shekinah in 12 days of video, music, song, and stories. There may also be some of what Sue's Mom calls _dummheit_*, but it will be meant in the very best use of the word.

**Welcome to Shekinah's 12 Day's of Christmas!** Thanks for joining us. You'll find each day's video below. Watch Day 1 then keep tuning in, right up to Christmas Eve, for our big finale.

**In the spirit of transparency - which is like the Spirit of Christmas Past, but different - this is a fundraiser for Shekinah;** however, we believe that giving can be fun, and we'll do our best to make it so.

**Shekinah, like all places that depend on feeding big groups of people for its livelihood, has had a tough go in 2020;** however, we're looking towards the hope that Christmas brings.

**In addition to our daily video, check out our official judge - and future Shekinah camper - Finnegan as he keeps us updated on how the fundraiser is going.** He'll give us updates as we hit big milestones and, like all judges, will update things in his own way.

**Those milestones, by the way, will trigger some fun at $10,000, $20,000, $30,000, $40,000 and $50,000.** Well, fun for you. Not so much for us.

###### _*_Dummheit _is a Low German word that means - at its worst - stupidity. At its best, it means silliness, which is how we mean it. Sorry, Sue's Mom. Hey, we can all use a little_ dummheit _in these_ unusual _times._

![Judge Finnegan ](/finn.jpg "Judge Finnegan Keeping Track of Funds Raised")

_Judge Finnegan already tracking giving._

### Major Update - Giving Reaches $10,000!

**Finnegan has been going over the books and has decided that you have officially given $10,000!** We thank you deeply, as we know Christmas is around the corner and much of your discretionary spending is already spoken for. Thank You!

**As Shekinah has hit its first "Stretch" goal, Finnegan has released an update on the fundraising progress.**

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**Raising $10,000 also triggers "Eat or Yeet".** Craig, Hamilton and Ron each ate some pudding. Two puddings were delicious. One not so much. In fact, the one caused a rush to a convenient ... uh, receptacle.

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Link Not Working? Go to our YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/oDIjeaqP2u0

### Major Update - Giving Reaches $20,000!

**Finnegan has taken another look at the books and has decided that your giving  has officially reached the $20,000 Mark!** Thank You so much for your support of Shekinah's mission!

**As Shekinah has hit its second "Stretch" goal, Finnegan has released another update on the fundraising progress.**

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**Raising $20,000 also triggers "Sue's Wild Ride" down Quill Hill.** Sue's not a big fan of speed. Or danger. Or the cold. Watch her take on all three!

**We will provide video of this momentous event, but we foolishly allowed our camera crew to take time off over Christmas!** The video will happen, though. Stay tuned.

**A Very Shekinah Christmas: Day 12 (The Music Concert)

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Link Not Working? Go to our YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/2HJz5dxZqa8

**A Very Shekinah Christmas: Day 11 (The Address)

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Link Not Working? Go to our YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/M1_fnYuHD5A

**A Very Shekinah Christmas - Day 10 (The Sled)**

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Link Not Working? Go to our YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/zRBOtao0bVo

**A Very Shekinah Christmas - Day 9 (Respect)**

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Link Not Working? Go to our YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/YI_HxXlgahI

**A Very Shekinah Christmas - Day 8 (The Peppernut|)**

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Link Not Working? Go to our YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/vCl8XnsRA9Y

**A Very Shekinah Christmas - Day 7 (Counsellors Reminisce)**

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Link Not Working? Go to our Youtube channel:
https://youtu.be/2OwyOm8Jjqo

**A Very Shekinah Christmas - Day 6 (Campfire)**

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Link Not Working? Go to our Youtube channel:
https://youtu.be/3tKYIMuGGA0

**A Very Shekinah Christmas - Day 5 (Board Wishes)**

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Link Not Working? Go to our YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/om6y4Q4714k

**A Very Shekinah Christmas - Day 4 (Resilience)**

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Link Not Working? Go to our YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/0EEd6-CdsgU

**A Very Shekinah Christmas - Day 3 (Kwanza? Nope. Quinzee!)**

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Link Not Working? Go to our YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/S3cdZFPh4o8

**A Very Shekinah Christmas - Day 2 (In The Beginning)**

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Link Not Working? Go to our YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/lHtwaoHqcII

**A Very Shekinah Christmas - Day 1 (The Problem)**

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Link Not Working? Go to our YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/DpTxkLL-5Vw

This is Sue's Mom. While she may say she's against dummheit, pictures don't lie.

A Very Shekinah Christmas

# Join us for an exciting opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind piece of art while supporting the work of Shekinah!

### November 7-8, 2020

**Canadian artists and craftspeople have donated some of their works, and we are excited to auction them off to you.**

**How does the auction work?** You will need to create an account at the website that is hosting our auction. _Don't worry, it's so straightforward that even Craig can do it!_

**Please check out how to create and account - and then view the art up for auction - by watching this short video.** Then head to [32auctions.com/shekinahartauction](https://www.32auctions.com/shekinahartauction) to get your free account!

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**Link not working? Go directly to our YouTube channel:**
https://youtu.be/mvvRsapCjOY

**The auction goes live on September 7!** See you there, and remember ... It doesn't cost anything to bid.

**Also, keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram pages for pictures of the art.**

For more information, please send an email to [craig@shekinah.ca](mailto:craig@shekinah.ca).

Sign up online, check out local art, and keeping bidding until the piece is yours!

Shekinah Art Auction

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## The Shekinah Virtual Move-A-Thon has been a great success!

**Thanks to those of you who have participated - either by collecting pledges or donating - over $9000 has come in! In addition, donations are continuing to arrive, so we are hopeful of hitting the $10,000 mark soon.**

**To get an idea of some of the "moving" that has gone one, please check out this video:**

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Link not working: try this one.
https://youtu.be/sQz_TQkXOYQ

\**Here We Go! We'll be "live" at 9:15am, Saturday September 19.

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Link not working? Go to our YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/KPG0xpb7vvc

**Want to upload a picture or video? Click this link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bnXr_3bWcOeASll8nqYVi5a_HC8U5lA3?usp=sharing**

Then RIGHT CLICK and choose upload. Email director@shekinah.ca if you have problems with the link.

## To sign up and register, send an email to **_(mailto:move@shekinah.ca)_** and receive more information!

__Bike, paddle, hike, dance, garden, dance, skip, needlepoint, watch Netflix.*__ Decide on an activity, get pledges, do the activity at your own pace and socially distanced place, collect the pledges, and send money to support the mission of Shekinah Retreat Centre.

**If you'd like, we encourage you to send us a video of you doing your event!** Not necessary, but we'd love to see what the Shekinah community was up to.

**Send us an email at: move@shekinah.ca, and we'll send you an upload link for your video.** Your fame will spread to tens of people!

**Simple, easy, and accessible for all.**

**Looking for more information?** Download our Move-A-Thon package and start collecting pledges!

[Download Your Information Packet Here!](/moveathonpacket.pdf "Here's Your Information Packet!")

_*Just kidding. We know you're not going to dance._

**Even though everyone, regardless of ability, is welcome to participate in the Move-A-Thon,** it's only natural that we'd get some high end, top athletes involved. Check out how this pro is gearing up for the Move-A-Thon:

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Link not working? Go to our YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/ZN0dM5BU9QM

**Hamilton Fast, the professional in the previous video, has issued a special challenge: for every $150.00 pledged by the early bird date of September 12th, he will ride one kilometer on his tiny bike.**

**As of September 1, $1700 has already come in for Hamilton!** This means we can expect him to travel at least 11 kilometers in relative - or actual - discomfort.

**Please let the office know by the 12th the amount of your pledge for Hamilton.** He is willing to ride up to 75 kilometres (the distance from Saskatoon to Shekinah), putting his own comfort aside to raise money for Shekinah!

**Donations can be easily made by going to this link on our website:** [**https://shekinah.ca/donations**](https://shekinah.ca/donations "https://shekinah.ca/donations")

**The Elusive Shekinah Paddleasaurus Caught on Tape!**
So many different sorts are getting involved in the Move-A-Thon. Even this elusive, prehistoric paddler is getting in on the action:

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Link not working? Go to our Youtube channel:
https://youtu.be/OKB3MgFqP1w

**Slamball for Shekinah? What exactly is a Slamball, anyway?**

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Link not working? Go to our YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/yXOAzKLXBLM

**Is moving on the water more your thing? Check out Denelda & Friend paddling away"**

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Link not working? Go to our YouTube channel:
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**Need to get inspired for the Move-A-Thon? Take a look at Jeff and Finn, getting ready in a physically-distanced way:**

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**This scandalous video involves rhythmic movement set to music. Not for the faint-of-heart:**

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**How physical do you need to get to "qualify" for the Move-A-Thon? Check out this huge game:**

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**Need some ideas that involve getting family and friends involved in moving for Shekinah?** Check out this family (and friend) moving on the trails:

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Please save the date - September 19th, 2020 - for Shekinah's Virtual Move-A-Thon (formerly the Shekinah Bike-A-Thon)

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