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An interesting message we received: From: john oswald [crowdpass@6q.com] Date: May 27, 2013 8:35:26 PM EDT Subject: a special event on June 27th (one month from now) Hello, I’m contacting various naturist communities in and near Toronto, in hopes that many of your members and participants will be especially interested in an event that will happen in downtown Toronto on the evening of Thursday June 27th. I’m an artist (and have received some recognition as such, being a Governor General’s Laureate, etc.) who on occasion puts together performances involving large groups of people. The event shown below, at the historic Carlu event space, involved overRead More →

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Free Bare Oaks baseball cap for each player registered by June 1st. (That’s this Saturday) This year there is a $500 Cash Prize for the top 6×6 team!  And lots of other prizes for everyone else. Bring your own team and the organizer plays free! 7th Annual Greater Toronto Naturist Volleyball Tournaments (June 28 – July 1) Lee Baxandall Memorial Volleyball Tournament (Aug. 16 – 18) www.BareOaks.ca/volleyballRead More →

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Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park is offering a coupon for a free first-time visit until June 28.* You can get the coupon from either: The Bare Oaks Facebook Page The Bare Oaks Website Help introduce your friends to naturism by sharing this coupon. Those new to naturism or Bare Oaks will also find our First Visit Page useful: www.BareOaks.ca/FirstTime *As with all offers like this, some conditions apply. See the coupon for details.Read More →

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We were finally able to open the pool on Thursday! We apologize for the delay. We had a number of technical problems to address over the last few weeks. Of course, it’s a bit cold this weekend but the heat is on its way.Read More →

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Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park is hosting it’s second annual clothing drive Saturday, May 11th from 10am to 1pm. Visitors bringing an item of clothing for donation will save 50% on their ground fees. We heard there was a need for various items at local shelters and, with the community spirit that is Bare Oaks, we decided to rise to the call. Items collected on Saturday will go to one of three places: Yellow Brick House, Blue Door Shelter, or to the Goodwill. The Yellow Brick House and Blue Door Shelter are looking for new clothing, shoes, steel toe work boots, blankets, and towels. TheyRead More →

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Spring is the time for our annual volunteer day. We really appreciate the multitude of people willing to give up their time to make Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park a better place. While there are many people volunteering all year, this is the day we set aside for a massive volunteer effort to get things ready for the season. We are told that it is also a fun day that many people look forward to. Volunteer Day –  Saturday May 4, 2013 10am to 3pm Everyone is welcome! Lunch will be provided, free of charge, for all volunteers. There will be projects suitable for all abilitiesRead More →

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Most people in North American society appear to suffer from a phobia of nudity – either their own or of seeing that of others. The problem with this fear is that is leads people to be uncomfortable with their own bodies. It results in them being ashamed, embarrassed, and even offended by their own image. The emotional reaction can negatively impact self-esteem and self-confidence. Fear of nudity has an official name – Gymnophobia. MedTerms Medical Dictionary Gymnophobia: An abnormal and persistent fear of nudity. Sufferers of this phobia experience undue anxiety even though they realize their fear is irrational. They may worry about seeing othersRead More →

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Here are a few things to do near (not at) Bare Oaks: 9th Annual Cabin Fever Reliever Silent Auction (March 23) Lots of great items to bid on. Last year, there were many great deals! Plus appetizers, entertainment, draws… Tickets: $20.00 per person Mount Albert Community Centre, 53 Main Street Saturday, March 23rd Door opens at 7:00pm All proceeds go to support the Family Place in Mount Albert. Mount Albert Mom to Mom Sale (April 6) A Mom to Mom Sale is an indoor sale where families can rent a space to sell their gently used children’s outgrown items to other Moms and Dads. This canRead More →

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Bare Oaks there exists a place on earth not unlike the garden of Eden its abundant greenery and exotic wonders release the imagination ignite free thought I come here to escape layers slip away I stand bare feel no shame stripping insecurity whipping out self adoration flaunting a massive character expose truth embrace lumps, bumps, skin, hair know wholeness and beauty outside these confines attractiveness is a layered mask hiding reality  they have eaten rancid fruit gained neither knowledge nor power and paradise has been lost By Emily, 17, staff member at Bare Oaks in the summer of 2011. Note that the alignment is intentionalRead More →

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Many people have expressed interest in the group trip to France. Since the interest appears to be there but the commitment hasn’t been made, we’ve extended the deadline to March 22nd. We have enough people for the trip to go ahead. But there are still a few spaces left. This will be the last extension as we need to commit to a final number for the accommodations. This is a very affordable vacation! 10 days in France visiting both the Bordeaux region and Paris during Bastille Day. Details at: http://www.bareoaks.ca/index.php/en/montalivet-trip.html Departures have been organized from the airports in Toronto and Montréal. However, you can join us fromRead More →