UUCUV News

News from the Call, September 2004

Yoga Class Offered in September

“Yoga for the Rest of Us” is a 40 to 60 minute, step-by-step workout designed to “ease you into the world of yoga” And it is exactly that - an “easing in”. Motivation to participate definitely comes from establishing a set time with other folks. So, on Mondays at 4 p.m., the Meeting room becomes a yoga room. Think of this as a beginner’s level yoga. Or think of it as a yoga for seniors. Or, don’t think of it at all - come, participate and discover for yourself! Call the office for more information.

Congregational Retreat Update

Look in the October Call for news about our first ever all- Congregational Retreat held at the Blessingwood Retreat center near Corinth, Vt at the end of August.

Feeding the Hungry

The next time those of us from the UUCUV will prepare dinner for less fortunate members of our larger community will be on October 4th at the Methodist Church on Gates Street in White River Junction. Volunteers begin arriving around 3 p.m. and are finished by 6:30. We will host again on December 6. Call the office for more information.

“Dethistleization”

News in Brief: Last June, fifty flying fingers (including thumbs) wrenched approximately 1500 Canada Thistles from the Meeting House property, thereby, on the day after Flower Sunday, depriving these creatures of their flowerhood. We remain hopeful that our armneedled efforts will further restrict the alien “thistleization” of our land. Next spring the tale will be told.

Fun, Fellowship and Relaxation

After a summer hiatus, the knitting group is back! If you are looking for a new hobby, a reason to pull that project out of the closet, or an excuse to start a new one, please come and join us. All levels of knitters are welcome, including those with just the desire to learn. Our first meeting will be on Thursday, September 23rd, from 7-9 p.m. Call the office for more information.

Ways And Means, September 2004

WOW, we really outdid ourselves at the 6 Church Rummage Sale. There were UU’s everywhere, and it was noticed! Our share of that sale is close to $2,000. Thanks to all who helped start the 2004/2005 Ways and Means with a bang. You couldn’t be there? Don’t worry, there are many more ways to join in this Fall.

What Other Ways (WOW’s) are we going to raise the Means we need?

Service Auction: October 22 at the Meeting House

Be thinking about what you will donate this year as well as what non UU friend you might bring along to join the fun and be introduced to our along to join the fun and be introduced to our community.

Apple Pie Sale a la Shields

Also in October at the Meeting House (see the October Call for details).

Six Church Bazaar: November 13 at Tracy Hall

We have completed the task of adding ribbons to and boxing some 200 sand dollars gathered by Fay in South Carolina, which we will sell in addition to Star Pod Ornaments. We will be raffling a Soft Sculpture which will also be featured at the Crafts Fair.

Crafts Fair: November 26 and 27 at Tracy Hall

We are looking for a few people to work on expanding lunch to include a Cafe open to the public. Could that be YOU? Speak to us!!!!!!

Podding Bees

Ornaments, the ones we make of milkweed and sell like hot cakes at the Crafts Fair:

The bulk of the assembly work will be held at Fay Bakers during the first three weeks in November, but there is plenty to do before hand. Folks from the Sustainability Group have been growing, gathering and drying flowers to be used for the ornaments. Do you have things in your garden that can be harvested?

Be on the look out for MILKWEED patches. We hope to expand our force of gatherers this year when the milkweed opens in late October. Call the office for more information.