April 13, 2020 Volume 18, Issue 1 Weekly Newsletter Going Crazy Just be careful because people are going crazy from being in lock down! Actually I've just been talking about this with the microwave and toaster while drinking coffee and we all agreed that things are getting bad. I didn't mention anything to the washing machine as she puts a different spin on everything. Certainly not to the fridge as he is acting cold and distant. In the end the iron straightened me out as she said everything will be fine, no situation is too pressing. The vacuum was very unsympathetic... told me to just suck it up, but the fan was more optimistic and hoped it would all soon blow over! The toilet looked a bit flushed when I asked its opinion and didn’t say Inside this issue anything but the door knob told me to get a grip. The front door said I was unhinged and so the curtains told me to ........yes, you guessed it .....pull myself together Bare Booty 5K ............................ 2 World Naked Gardening Day ...... 2 COVID 19 Update American Association for Nude We hope that everyone is doing well and staying safe during this time of uncertainty. The good Recreation .................................. 3 news here is that we have not had a single case of the virous as of 4/12. With most of our staff Lion in cage ................................. 4 still onboard Ǧwe have been using the time wisely to get ready for the return to normalcy. Nudity in the Age of Isolation ..... 4 Though all the facilities are still closed, we are keeping everything clean and sanitized. A lot of How to talk about Naturism ........ 4 spring cleaning has also been getting completed throughout. 7 Days Without Clothes .............. 4 With spring arriving and all the rain that we have had everything is growing very fast. Due to this Positive body image .................... 5 growth and the effects it has on the fire risk here at the resort, we have had the opportunity to clear away, clean up and minimize that risk. Though the grounds are an ongoing project, we have For the aspiring nudist ................ 5 had a great head start. The ultimate question ................ 5 A good deal of maintenance in areas of high traffic during normal operations is also getting com- Benefits of Being Nude ............... 6 pleted, such as floor repairs in the clubhouse, upgrade to our direct TV satellite equipment and so much more. Again, maintenance is an ongoing task here at the resort, but we are happy that a lot of back burner items have been completed. DSR Activities Schedule We have not only been working on the current but also the future. We have spent a lot of time AANR Undressed Press planning future events (more to come soon) and updating our online presents with an all new The Western Sun website, better content on social media and so much more. We are so, looking forward to the day that we may reopen the gates for our members and guests to pay a visit and enjoy some friendly, fun nude recreation. Please stay safe and we will see you soon. Bare Booty 5K Run 2020 Mark your calendars. The 4th annual Bare Booty 5K run will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2020. The run will begin at 9 AM with check-in starting at 7:30 AM. The course is comprised of some paved streets and some hiking trails. This year we will be adding the electronic tracking bracelets to track run times and to speed up the process of tallying the final results. Registration will begin Memorial Day weekend, click here to access more information about the run and to register. We look forward to seeing everyone this year. “Being socially naked in the presence of strangers is a big step for many. Starting at home with friends you trust is an easy way to get desensitized.” Water Volleyball Highlights World Naked Gardening Day, May 2nd Ok, why bother? Nothing here. It is World Naked Gardening Day (WNGD) is an annual international event generally celebrated on beginning to feel like we are doing a the first Saturday of May by gardeners and non-gardeners alike. lot of hurry up and wait. Fortunately, WNGD was founded and organized by Mark Story (consulting editor for Nude & Natu- having been in the military, I am used ral magazine) and permaculturalist Jacob Gabriel, as a project of Body Freedom Collaborative to that, like waiting in line for 4 hours (BFC). In its early days, Story had a vision of BFC engaging in "guerrilla pranksterism" such as to get six shots and a dental X-ray at hopping out of a van or showing up spontaneously in an urban environment and engaging in guerilla gardening. the end of the line.. In the New York Daily News, Story noted that WNGD is not owned by any one organization. "No For lack of anything better to do I had particular organization owns World Naked Gardening Day," Story said, and it's not actually one a virtual visit and WVB session last large gathering of horticulturists in Seattle who strip down and shear some shrubs together." Sunday. The weather around the pool While the phenomenon quickly spread internationally, little investment has been made by its was a little cool still so virtually no one founders. "Story said he and Johnson haven't spent any money or gone to any great lengths to was sitting outside. promote World Naked Gardening Day since they initiated it. They helped create a website early on, and then receded into the background. They intended that the idea of an introduction to We had a great turnout, 10 on 10 clothes freedom through gardening was valuable and would grow organically on its own." (plus or minus). We played it safe and WNGD is endorsed by The Naturist Society, Clothes Free International and American Association all of us were virtually 6 feet for Nude Recreation (AANR), among others. As of 2012, Story is the project lead of WNGD. apart. The play was the usual boister- ous session we have grown to expect The first annual World Naked Gardening Day took place on September 10, 2005. In 2007, the event date was moved to the first Saturday in May; as of 2018, the event still takes place on the with Fonz and Rick there slamming the first Saturday in May. In 2018, however, the New Zealand Naturist Federation adopted the last virtual hits. There were some great weekend in October as World Naked Gardening Day; this date was deemed to be better suited to defensive moves too, Clark and Red the climate of the Southern Hemisphere. Continued on page 6 According to NBC's Today News, WNGD "has become an annual tradition that cele- brates weeding, planting flowers and trimming hedges in the buff. While it's linked to a move- ment of nudists who promote wholesome and unashamed acceptance of the human body, the 2 day is meant to be funny, lighthearted and non-political, founders say." Click here for our list of activities About Us DeAnza Springs Resort is the largest and one of the newest clothing op- tional resorts in North America. Situated on more than 500 acres of high desert (at 2600 feet) in eastern San Diego County, it is ideal for year- round vacationing. The resort is comprised of 311 spa- cious RV sites with full hook-ups and plenty of spacious tent sites for dry camping. Luxurious rental units con- sisting of fully furnished park models, midsized RV’s and motel rooms. No matter what activities you enjoy, you will probably find them available at DeAnza Springs Resort. Surround- ed on three sides by fantastic hills of the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Spring has sprung in the desert mountains of southern California the resort grounds include grassy lawns, Shade trees, and sparkling pools, as well as typical desert vege- tation. About the American Association for Nude Rec- Other amenities include two heated swimming pools (one enclosed for reation year-round swimming), a hot tub, spa, well equipped gym, tennis and Our Mission: Simply put, we exist "To advocate nudity and nude recreation in appropriate pickleball courts, shuffleboard court, settings while educating and informing society of their value and enjoyment." horseshoe pits, lounge, café, confer- The American Association for Nude Recreation is the largest, most long-established organization ence center, game room, large cov- of its kind in North America. With roots dating to 1931, we have grown from our humble begin- nings to an organization that has served 213,000 individuals throughout the United States, Cana- ered patio, world class hiking, as well da, Mexico and beyond. These members enjoy their own backyards and pools with family and as children’s play equipment. We also friends, as well as over 180 nudist resorts and affiliates. have a large safely enclosed pet park, For nearly 90 years AANR has espoused the benefits of wholesome nude family recreation. Since laundry facility and Wi-Fi broadband our inception it has remained a primary mission to protect the rights of nudists in appropriate internet access is available through- settings regardless of age, gender, race or economic status. We continue to proudly endorse the out the resort. benefits and rights of families to enjoy a skinny dip and other nude recreation pastimes. Within a short hiking distance, there Although society has become more tolerant and accepting of nude recreation, we still have a are vestiges of ancient native en- long way to go in educating the public regarding the wholesomeness of our choice of nudity, AANR strives to distinguish between attire and behavior.