leapLEAP! Lifespan Educational Adult Programming

The Roster Of Current And On Going Programs 2010

Chautauqua! Live Culture With A UU Perspective
 Wednesdays, 7-8:00pm (sanctuary)
A wide variety of cultural offerings to entertain and educate.  A program schedule is posted at UUCGT, and appears in the Beacon and Flash.  We draw from our congregants, and other talents throughout the TC region.  Chautauqua this season will run through June and resume in September.  Come one, come all! 
Contact:  Judy VanDeWeghe (421-3341)  judyvdw@aol.com

International Folk Dancers
 Wednesdays, 6:30-9:00pm (classroom)
 A fun evening of dancing for all!  Visitors welcome and open to the public.
Contact:  Mary Van Valin (946-2178)   mgvv77@yahoo.com

UUCGT Book Group
 Monthly Meetings
We meet in members’ homes to discuss books of fiction selected by a volunteer committee at the beginning of each year.  Scheduled titles are those currently available in paperback  and one or two “classics.”  Membership is open and all visitors are welcome!
Contact:  Mary Lou McGue  (995-0287)  mimcgue@chartermi.net

UUCGT Men’s Discussion Group
 3rd Monday of the month
Visitors welcome -- call to confirm further meetings this season.
 Contact:  John Ort (932-8766)   ortjp@aol.com

Mindfulness Meditation Group
Summer schedule:  May 23-Sept. 12, 6:30-8:00pm (sanctuary)
Our group is made up of beginners as well as experienced meditators.  We practice simple Vipassana techniques derived from the ancient Theravada school of Buddhism.  These techniques can be practiced by anyone.  We pracatice silent meditation for two 25-minute sessions with a 5-minute break between, followed by a half-hour discussion on a book the group has chosen.  Information sent via email.  All are welcome and open to the public.
 Contact:  Fleda Brown (935-3752)    fleda@english.udel.edu      

Music For All
 We meet on a regular schedule from Sept.-May.   After May all ensembles could continue to meet ad hoc.  In the future, I can imagine a drumming and/or chanting group.  All are welcome!  Please call with interest.
 Contact:   Rev. Kevin Tarsa (922-8146)  revkevin@uucgt.org
                  For string ensemble contact:   Judy Weaver (947-0947)    weavmusic@aol.com

Peacemakers Needleworkers
Every other Wednesday, 1-4:00pm (social Hall)
 We think we solve the problems of the world during our visits, and since we also piece quilts, we call ourselves peacemakers!  Meetings are at church on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month between 1-4:00pm and people attend when they have time.  We usually have a quilt project in progress, but others stop by with knitting and needlework.  We go on an outing each year, visiting quilt shops and a lunch spot.  We are happy to have new participants anytime.  
 Contact:  Bonnie Mathias (935-3715)  aberdeen@charter.net

Simply Relaxing
Please check the Flash for a Summer schedule or see contacts below:
 Contact:   Anne Hughes (645-0911)anne@thenursesofficetc.com
                 Rev. Kevin Tarsa (922-8146)   revkevin@uucgt.org

Wednesday Night Social and Supper
Wednesdays, 5:30pm social time, 6-7:00pm dinner (social hall),  call to confirm summer schedule (947-3117)
We gather to socialize at the church at 5:30pm with a prepared dinner starting at 6–7:00pm.  The first Wednesday of the month is potluck.  Everyone is welcome and encouraged to share a meal with fellow friends and members—old and new!  Should you not attend the Supper on a regular basis, please call Mary to let her know you will be attending so as to help her with quantity and preparations.  Donations are expected and wine is also optional.  (Chautauqua! Programs follow—see separate listing).   
Contact:  Mary Kiner  marykiner@charter.net

North West Environmental Institute Programs
 New date and time to be determined.
 A new program will be chosen in May. Watch the sign-up board for a new and interesting topic for study from this wonderful series of eight topics.  Everyone is welcome—open to the public.
Contact:  Sally Mitchell (929-2798)  scm123@chartermi.net

Crones & Scones—Women’s Group
Will meet a couple times a month in the mornings at the Cottage Café, and will include a women’s topic or book to discuss at each meeting.  We gather to increase common interests and strengthen friendships.  All are welcome!
Contact:  Shari Cope (947-0357)  sharicope@gmail.com

Interested in forming a new Adult Program?
Contact:  LEAP! Coordinator, Judy VanDeWeghe  judyvdw@aol.com
               Social Justice events and groups:  Emmy Lou Cholak sjatc@charter.net
               Children and Youth Programming: Director of Children and Youth Religious Ed.
                                                                 Karen McCarthy dre@uucgt.org
               For all Pastoral Care concerns: Rev. Chip Roush  jchipr@yahoo.com