It was a beautiful day of celebrating Peace Pilgrim on July 19, 2025, a day after her birthday, at Peace Pilgrim Park in her home town of Egg Harbor City, NJ.
SOME OF THOSE PRESENT POSE AT PEACE PILGRIM PARK, WHERE PEACE TILES ARE COVERED BY A FLOWER MANDALA MADE DURING THE CELEBRATION.
The celebration included a 1-mile peace walk in the neighborhoods around peace pilgrim park.
The pine grove circle, adorned in a flower peace sign, resonated with peace pilgrim’s spirit.
Helen Plourde-McSweeny invited everyone to help create this beautiful flower mandala.
a peace-art table offered creative expressions for all.
Early morning YOGA started the day.
the group enjoyed meditation and shared peace pilgrim’s inspiration.
For more info or questions: contact FoPP Board Member Barbara Reynolds (email barbreynolds123@gmail.com or call/text (609) 992-2294.
THINGS TO DO IN THE EGG HARBOR CITY AREA
As you make your plans for our celebration, you may want to extend your stay in or near beautiful Egg Harbor City. Here are some ideas and activities in the area:
Swim at the Egg Harbor City Lake, off Philadelphia Ave., daily wristband $8 (www.Eggharborlake.com)
Walk the new 2-mile "EHC Nature Trail" located at the lake (see above.)
Explore more than a dozen "Historic Walks In and Around EHC" compiled by Dick Colby (http://www.eggharborcity.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/EHC-Walking-Brochure.pdf)
Visit Historic Batsto Village (https://batstovillage.org/)
Rent a kayak to paddle nearby waterways (https://www.mickscanoerental.com/)
Visit the Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge with an 8 mile Wildlife Drive and scenic trails (https://www.fws.gov/refuge/edwin-b-forsythe)
