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PRACTICE - EDUCATION - SCIENCE
[KJW #090] WEL, World Elder Land issues a Proclamation for:
"III World Elder Peace Month"
A month of intergenerational community-based peace events
and non-violence,
for the evolving of our spiritual humanity in harmony with animals and nature, toward a better and more peaceful world for everyone. Let's co-create a better world together...
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WEL, World Elder Land
 
Proclamation
September 21 - October 21, 2007
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let there be PEACE on Earth and let it begins with me... in my actions, in my thoughts, in my words, in my hands, in my writings, in my heart and in my soul. All elders, children and everyone is invited to influence peace on earth by sharing their reflections for peace, silent meditation, civic engagement, celebrations and vigils for the co-creation of a better world
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in 1981 the United Nations proclaimed that the International Day of Peace, September 21, would be "devoted to commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace among all nations and all human beings"
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WEL, World Elder Lands extends an invitation to all elders, caregivers and the communities where elders live, to include the call for a month of global ceasefire and non-violence, and invite all nations and people in the world to honor the cessation of hostilities among members of the human family and all living beings
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the UN General Assembly designated October 1 the International Day of Older Persons by resolution 45/106 of 14 December 1990
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World Elder Peace Month embraces the events of International Day of Peace, Sept. 21, International Day of Older Persons, October 1st, International Day of Non-Violence and the birthday of Gandhi, October 2nd, International Day of the Feast of St. Francis, October 4th, the patron of harmony among people, animals and ecology, World Food Day/End Of Hunger, October 16th, and the International Day of Eradication of Poverty, October 17th
What can I do to help?
What can I do to activate and co-create PEACE?
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WEL, World Elder Land joins the worldwide movement promoting global non-violence, better communication, listening skills, kindness, fairness, better distribution of resources and food, reverence for life, acts of love, respect for one another and the co-creation of happiness
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WEL, World Elder Land, elders of the world and the human family, do hereby join the United Nations to proclaim September 21, as "The International Day of Peace" and September 21 - October 21, 2007 as
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World Elder Peace Month
© Kathy J. Ward
UN Universal Peace Ambassador
President of WEL, World Elder Land | Signed this 20 of September 2007
PEACE BE WITH YOU! | PRINT AND POST Join the celebration... let's us know about the activities and programs your community of elders and caregivers have planned. Send them to: wel@worldelderland.com 
Here are some of the events planned for a month of celebrations
sponsored by WEL, World Elder Land and other communities
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Celebrating International Day of Peace with CONVIVENCIA, a wellness retreat for elders and caregivers at the Franciscan St. Joseph Family Center.
Movie: Conversation with Remarkable Elders, interview with Dr. Robert Muller, 1989 recipient of the UNESCO Peace Education Prize, and chancellor of the UN University For Peace.
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September 21st.
UN International Day of Peace
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Annual Therapeutic Recreation Conference, Manitoba, Canada.
Speaker: Kathy J. Ward
Topic: Clinical Therapeutic Recreation For Elders
Brandon Regional Health Authority, University of Manitoba, School of Behavioral Science and WEL, World Elder Land
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September 21st. International Day of Peace.
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Celebrating a Reflection and Silent Meditation For Peace and For A Better World For Our Elders, at Manito United Methodist Church of Spokane
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Speakers: Pastor Joy OConnor Magee and Kathy J Ward, Universal Peace Ambassador
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October 1st UN International Day of Older Persons
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Chevy Chase, Washington D. C.
Creative writing class with elders and caregivers... What elder persons can do to activate peace in their communities?
Brighton Gardens Assisted Living
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October 1st UN International Day of Older Persons
Listening to our elders...
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Global Meditation For Peace.
Peace Vigil, reflections for peace and silent meditation. Inviting everyone to gather at home or to visit a Buddhist Temple in Caracas, Venezuela. Join and co-create healing energy in our communities and hearts.
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October 2nd
International Day Of Non-Violence
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Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday |  |
Celebrating International Day of Older Persons with an intergenerational community event the "Peace Corner" at the Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society Elder Community.
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International Day of Older Persons
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Celebrating the International Feast of St. Francis, the patron of harmony among people, animals and ecology.
Mass For Peace at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Spokane
Blessing of animals at St. Aloysius Elementary School.
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October 4th
International Feast Of St. Francis. | 
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COLEGIO CASAGRANDE
Caracas, Venezuela
Programa intergeneracional para homenajear a nuestros abuelitos.
Special intergenerational program to honor our elders by the students and teachers.
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Wednesday, October 17th
"Family Afternoon."
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Byron House Assisted Living, Potomac, MD
Conversation With Remarkable Elders. What can I do to activate peace in my life and community? Intergenerational Community Event.
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October 1
Honoring our elders and their dreams.
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Community Peace Corner
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Social Justice Fair Trade
at St. Aloysius Catholic Parish
Spokane, WA
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October 6 and 7, 2007
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First Interdisciplinary Gerontology and Geriatrics Professional Development Conference For Elders and Caregivers
Inspiring and co-creating healing communities and a better quality of life for elders and their caregivers.
Pre-registration required.
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Tuesday, October 9th
Spokane Community College, Lair-Student Center, Bldg. Sasquatch Room |
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Donation of blankets, large print wall clocks, winter clothes and large print books or magazines to five elder communities.
(if you wish to contribute donating some of these items by Oct 13th, please contact us at
wel@worldelderland.com)
Acknowledge elders in your life and communities.
Help an elder to better their quality of life. Visit an elder at home or clinical setting, write them a note or make a phone call. Cook a healthy meal and share it with them. Invest some quality time with their caregivers and let them know how much you appreciate their work and mission. Bring some large print magazines or books to an elder. Help them organize their home, back yard, garden, etc.
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October 17
International Day Of Eradication of Poverty
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Reflection For Peace by Kathy J. Ward
UN Universal Peace Ambassador
May the divine LOVE
nurture and help me become
an INSTRUMENT OF PEACE.
May there be PEACE on earth.
I am giving peace a chance,
it means
JUSTICE, LOVE, KINDNESS
in my thoughts, in my writings,
in my heart, in my words,
in my actions, in my hands,
in my eyes, in my soul.
For the war is not only around me
but perhaps trapped...
in my thoughts, my writings,
my heart, my words, my actions,
my hands, my eyes, my soul...
So I begin today, for tomorrow will be much too late,
day-by-day progress is made
waves of love are attained:
for those who lose dreaming are lost,
for what I am only part of what I create.
I am a child of this universe,
a peacemaker,
a JOY to the world.
Sing a song for PEACE tonight
sing with me, YOU and I
holding hands, letting the sound travel
and the fragrance of love inspire
new beginnings, turning times and tides...
Together... always together.
PEACE begins with one spark,
it all begins with YOU and I.
Please send inquiries, requests for programs, speaker and consulting services with WEL, World Elder Land or Kathy J. Ward to connection@kathyjward.com Peace be with you!
Kathy J. Ward, Universal Peace Ambassador
Cercle Universel des Ambassadeurs de la Paix - Geneva Switzerland
President of WEL, World Elder Land
President of ERT, Elder Recreation Therapy
Author
website: www.kathyjward.com/KJW
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