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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#4F6228'>For your information, Laura Serna is hosting a fiesta in honor of Day of The Dead on Wed. night.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Edwardian Script ITC";color:#4F6228'>Brenda Stetson<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4F6228'>for Soul Connections Group</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4F6228'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#4F6228'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#4F6228'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'>Wed. November 1, 2017<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'>7-9:00 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'>232 Third St., Marietta, OH (UU Church Basement)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#4F6228'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#4F6228'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:#7030A0'>DAY OF THE DEAD FIESTA<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#4F6228'>Hosted by Laura Serna, whose family heritage includes celebrating Day of the Dead.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#4F6228'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#4F6228'>Bring with you a picture, or more than one, of a deceased loved one and a candle for the altar to burn in their honor. Bring one of their favorite snacks or drinks to share with those who have traveled on. It is said that you can invite them back through the veil to visit & enjoy their favorite things during Day of the Dead.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#4F6228'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#4F6228'>Day of the Dead celebrations (Nov. 1 & 2) are a tradition in central and southern Mexico for honoring loved ones who are deceased, and is becoming more widespread to other places, as well. Beautiful altars (some quite elaborate) are created to honor the spirits. Some common altar decorations include pictures of the dead relatives, brightly colored cock’s comb flowers and wild marigolds, candles, nuts, vegetables and fruit, large loaves of bread, a variety of drinks and decorated sugar skulls. <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#7030A0'>No charge to attend - HOWEVER, ON THIS SPECIAL NIGHT LAURA HAS INVITED A FEW TAROT READERS TO ATTEND AND OFFER READINGS FOR LOVE DONATIONS THAT WILL BE COLLECTED AT THEIR INDIVIDUAL TABLES.</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#4F6228'> </span><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#7030A0'>This is optional, left up to each reader whether they want to charge for their readings. <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#4F6228'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#4F6228'>Love donations to support the collective group are accepted, but not expected, to cover building rent, supplies and being able to offer free events. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#4F6228'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#4F6228'>Sponsored By: SOUL CONNECTIONS GROUP (non-profit) shares information and knowledge about a number of topics pertaining to personal awareness and growth in a non-judgmental atmosphere. Open to any and all holistic interests, we look with openness at various techniques so each person can learn about areas of interest and identify what works for them. Soul Connections Group is neither affiliated with any religious organization, political party or professional business, nor promotes any particular belief system. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#4F6228'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#4F6228'>On Facebook: Marietta-Parkersburg Soul Connections Group public page for more information, comments or questions <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Marietta-Parkersburg-Soul-Connections-Group-370256616493268/">https://www.facebook.com/Marietta-Parkersburg-Soul-Connections-Group-370256616493268/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#4F6228'>Call, text: Rex Scarberry (740-629-4579) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#4F6228'>Email: <a href="mailto:soulconnections15@gmail.com">soulconnections15@gmail.com</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#4F6228'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>