UUFW Events and Activities in November 2018

Racial Equity Class

Thursday, November 1, 7:00 p.m. in the Chalice House. This adult education class is a continuation of the 10-session class held last year. It will meet monthly through June. Click here for details.

Adopt-a-Highway

Saturday, November 3, 8:30 a.m. Meet at the corner of Route 340 toward Stuarts Draft and Kindig Rd. Brunch afterwards at the Woodworths’, 29 Alta Drive in Stuarts Draft.

Fall Fun Festival

Saturday, November 3, 5:00 p.m. at the home of Pat Donovan and Dave Magnone. Kid games, playhouse, lawn games (cornhole, etc) and music. BYOB and lawn chairs too!  The hospitality committee will provide chili, soup and hot dogs. After dark enjoy the bonfire, fireworks and s’mores ……..Fun guaranteed!  Musicians/entertainers–if you would like to perform at the FEST please give Dave a call so he can set up times for you to perform. See the Fall Fun Festival Flyer for directions.

Monthly Potluck

Sunday, November 4 following the service.  Our monthly potluck this month is in conjunction with the annual Service Auction. Just bring finger food.

Choir Practice

Monday, November 12, 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. No matter your experience, all are welcome to participate. Contact person: Diane Ganiere

UUFW Board Meeting

Tuesday, November 13, 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Members are welcome to observe.

Brown Baggers

Wednesday, November 14, 11:30 a.m. at the home of Lee Patterson, 415 Thornrose Ave., Staunton This is a group of UUFW women that meets monthly. All ages are invited to come whenever personal schedules allow. If you come, bring your own lunch and the hostess will provide dessert & drinks. There is no designated topic of discussion, but usually many ideas or concerns are raised. You do not need to attend regularly in order to join—come when you can or when you feel like it. We do ask attendees to let the hostess know so that she can prepare enough dessert & drinks for all. Contact person: Lee Patterson

TrUUvel

Friday, November 16, 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Nancy Sheridan and Bo Trimble will tell us about their trip to Nova Scotia at this month’s TrUUvel. In early October, they attended the Celtic Colours festival on Cape Breton and are eager to share slides & commentary and answer questions about their wonderful vacation. They will feature music from some of the concerts they attended, so wear your clan colors and join us on this sporsail turas (fun journey)!

Outside Activities held at the UUFW

These recurring activities are not officially sponsored by the UUFW, but they use our facilities and are open to everyone:                            

The Old Time Music Jam is a group that plays together every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Chalice House. Anyone may bring an instrument and join in or come just to listen. Contact person: Joe Good

Zen Meditation, led by UUFW member Ben Pumphrey, meets in the Chalice House each Sunday at 7:30 p.m. (except for September 2 and 16) For more information go to shenandoahzen@icloud.com.

The Stone Soup Book Club meets the third Tuesday of each month, at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. For more information email mary@stonesoupbooks.net

A yoga class is held each Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. All skill levels welcomed. Cost is free to UUFW members. Contact person: Marty Baker

The Stone Soup Poetry Group is a very casual meeting of folks who love poetry. They meet in the Chalice House on the fourth Monday of every month, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Bring a favorite poem to share or just come to enjoy others’ favorites. Contact person: Karen Reed

RISE is a new social justice organization based in Waynesboro. Its mission is to be a vehicle for giving voice to the voiceless, strength to the weak and support for the lost within the black community. The UUFW has a special relationship with RISE as our minister serves as the organization’s advisor, and its events are often held at the UUFW. See the RISE Events page for upcoming activities.