On October 1st – 3rd we had our Rainbow retreat. I had a GREAT time, all the way from the car ride there to the moment we left.  We started out by jammin’ out to some 80’s and Disney music with our car full of people and enjoyed the ride down to Camp Overlook in Keezletown.  When we got there, we had a great time interacting and reuniting with friends! Then we set up all of our stuff and went to watch Cinderella!

The second day, we had an eventful day of games, decorating, and fun challenges! Each one taught us an important lesson. We were all on different teams (Pumpkin, Gus Gus, Jaq, Glass Slipper) we decorated our team signs then we went on to do small challenges and learn lessons along with them. After all of the stations, we ate lunch and went out to play sports and games.  We played volleyball, kickball, an egg spoon race, and more! My personal favorite was kickball, it was a lot of fun! After our very eventful day, we ended the night by eating s’mores and singing songs by then campfire.  And then the next day we all said goodbye to our friends and headed home.

I can’t wait to find out what’s in store for next year’s retreat!

In Rainbow Love & Service,

–Samantha M

Manassas Assembly #13

I was Pete in a dinner show. The show was about Cricket County family and the city family visiting for Christmas. The dinner show was a Hampton Rainbow fundraiser. The show was at the Scottish Rite . It started at 5pm on December 5th. I had fun seeing all my friends. Hugh was the best actor. I was nervous , but I did a good job. I am happy it was a good money maker.  
From Jazzy

On November 14^th, 2021, Quantico-Freedom Assembly held the annual Grand Cross of Color observance during the regular business meeting, and Mom Jean talked about the importance and meaning of the Grand Cross of Color. She also discussed how the Grand Cross is awarded by the Assembly, by initiating 3 new members in one calendar year. After our meeting, we went to IHOP and had dinner together for the observance.

Zoe N
Grand Nature and Grand Representative to Nebraska in Virginia

On October 30^th, 2021, Ashburn and Springfield Assemblies held the first Grand Visitation of the Grand year! We gathered at the Springfield Lodge, and the Assembly was opened and closed in regular form. There were introductions, and the Grand Officers all wore our dresses for the first time as a group. Afterwards, the Assembly was opened for all guests and both Assemblies participated in a skit about kindness where Kaitlyn had to answer questions about the Cinderella film, which was very fun to watch. I love having the opportunity to attend other Grand Visitations, and I am looking forward to having one with my Assembly soon!

Zoe N.