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WomenCircle Programs for 2026
WomenCircle events are held monthly, some outdoors, some indoors at church, and other places, and some on Zoom. Please note each month is a little different. Some changes to this schedule may occur last minute. Please stay tuned to the church weekly announcements to see latest news.
For some of our WomenCircle events, you will need to sign up in advance. These events are all listed in monthly newsletters and weekly announcements with a contact person’s name. Attendance may be limited for some events. Sign -ups are on a first come, first serve basis. We look forward to having you join us.
Fri Jan 9- 10AM-3PM. Trip to Gregg Museum, Raleigh and Lunch
Contact Joan Obrien if interested. [email protected].
Sat Feb 7- 12-2:30 PM Potluck and Games at church
Eat, drink and be merry with Women Circle....
All Women of the church are invited to a Potluck lunch, followed by games.
Questions? Ruth Gibson at [email protected]
Sat. March 21 Tai Chi with Judy Lechner at church
If you have questions and to RSVP contact Judy Lehner: email [email protected].
April 17-19 - Retreat at Montreat Conference Center
contact Janet Stevens at [email protected]
Rooms are $90 if you share or $180 for your own room for the weekend.
Sat May 9, 10-2PM At Church , Basket Weaving
Contact: Jill Baker, Linda Shipman, Pat McCann
Sat June 6, 1-3 pm. At Church, Chanting, Singing Women’s Music
Contact; Caleigh Grogan, Ivy Brezina, Linda Thompson
Sat July 11, ? 10-12 ? At Church, Amy Glazier on Universe or night sky
Contact; Ruth Gibson
Sat Aug 8 - 8AM to 11:30 AM- Univ Lake, Univ. Lake boating -kayaking, canoes, rowboats
Contact: Joann H. ?Dallas Stromberg?
Fri Sept 18, 11 am, Trip to Burwell School ,Hillsborough
Contact: Julie Underwood, Bonnie Gilliom
Sat Oct 17, 10-12 AM. At church, Book Share and exchange
Contact: Ivy Brezina, Lisa Epner
Sat Nov 21, 9:30-12 At church , Making Gingerbread Houses. Small charge. Not for young kids
Contact: Ruth Gibson
Nov ?? Date TBD depending on UNC schedule , UNC Women's sporting event -basketball or Volleyball
Contact: Linda Thompson,, Debra Ross
Fri Dec. 4. 9:30-11:30 at church, Planning 2027
Contact: Joann Haggerty, Janet Stevens
Have questions about a particular event?
Use the Contact Us! button at the top of this page.
A bit of History
Since 1996, WomenCircle has encouraged and sponsored programs of interest to women of all ages at the Community Church. Programs are usually monthly and vary widely.
WomenCircle programs have enabled women to:
- Explore spirituality in rituals
- Learn new skills
- Get outdoors
- Expand physical skills
- Build community and make friends
- Have fun
Here’s what our 2023 planners have liked most about WomenCircle:
• A circle of interesting and supportive welcoming friends who care about the church and each other
• I see/feel accepted… sisterhood
• Women’s community of caring, sharing and laughter
• Fellowship with kindred spirits
• The gathering together of some of the most enjoyable women I’ve ever met
• The Women! Hearing each others’ stories, getting to know each other, and its fun learning new things
• The ingenuity of different plans
• Enjoying the strengths and creativity of women
• I love the community building and friendships I have
• Place for new people to meet people
• Fun interesting places to go
BookmendatioRecommendations from WomenCircle Book Share on 1/4/2025
Ivy - Anam Cara: The Book of Celtic Wisdom by John O’Donohoe
Lisa - The Four Winds and The Women both by Kristin Hannah
Julie- Grandma Gateway’s Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail by Ben Montgomery
Ruth - North Woods by Daniel Mason
Jody- The Little Blue Book on Retirement: By Women, For Women by Erica Baird and Karen Wagner
Kathy -The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese
The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
Indigo Field by Marjorie Hudson (local author)
Joann -Solito: A Memoir by Javier Zamora
Joan - The Ethics by Baruch de Spinoza
Glenda -The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Joy- Playground by Richard Powers
Lynn- Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese
Betsy-Late Migrations: A Natural History of Love and Loss by Margaret Renkl
Elsbeth A Hummingbird in My House: The Story of Squeak by Arnette Heidcamp
Susan- Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Bonnie Winter Hours: Prose, Prose Poems and Poems by Mary Oliver
Kyle - The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
Dorothy -State of Wonder by Ann Patchett
Maris- Acupressure Potent Points: A Guide to Self-Care for Common Ailments by Michael Reed Gach
Haikus written in WomenCircle Workshop 11/13/2022
Coordinators: Ivy Brezina and Mariana Fiorentino
WomenCircle programs have enabled women to:
- Explore spirituality in rituals
- Learn new skills
- Get outdoors
- Expand physical skills
- Build community and make friends
- Have fun
Here’s what our 2023 planners have liked most about WomenCircle:
• A circle of interesting and supportive welcoming friends who care about the church and each other
• I see/feel accepted… sisterhood
• Women’s community of caring, sharing and laughter
• Fellowship with kindred spirits
• The gathering together of some of the most enjoyable women I’ve ever met
• The Women! Hearing each others’ stories, getting to know each other, and its fun learning new things
• The ingenuity of different plans
• Enjoying the strengths and creativity of women
• I love the community building and friendships I have
• Place for new people to meet people
• Fun interesting places to go
BookmendatioRecommendations from WomenCircle Book Share on 1/4/2025
Ivy - Anam Cara: The Book of Celtic Wisdom by John O’Donohoe
Lisa - The Four Winds and The Women both by Kristin Hannah
Julie- Grandma Gateway’s Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail by Ben Montgomery
Ruth - North Woods by Daniel Mason
Jody- The Little Blue Book on Retirement: By Women, For Women by Erica Baird and Karen Wagner
Kathy -The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese
The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
Indigo Field by Marjorie Hudson (local author)
Joann -Solito: A Memoir by Javier Zamora
Joan - The Ethics by Baruch de Spinoza
Glenda -The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Joy- Playground by Richard Powers
Lynn- Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese
Betsy-Late Migrations: A Natural History of Love and Loss by Margaret Renkl
Elsbeth A Hummingbird in My House: The Story of Squeak by Arnette Heidcamp
Susan- Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Bonnie Winter Hours: Prose, Prose Poems and Poems by Mary Oliver
Kyle - The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
Dorothy -State of Wonder by Ann Patchett
Maris- Acupressure Potent Points: A Guide to Self-Care for Common Ailments by Michael Reed Gach
Haikus written in WomenCircle Workshop 11/13/2022
Coordinators: Ivy Brezina and Mariana Fiorentino
- Acorns drop, crack, roll
- Halting scurry, flicking tail
- Horned stag, windblown leaves
- ~ Joan O’Brien
- Wearing shingled hats
- Acorns plop down in the woods
- Ready to take root
- ~ Bonnie Gilliom
- Leaves are falling now
- The trees emerging undressed
- Flaunting stark beauty
- ~ Janet Tice
- Brick walkway littered
- Strewn with acorn debris
- Navigate with care
- ~ Ivy Brezina
- Oaks’ future hopefuls
- Spreading generations
- Fast falling to earth
- ~ Mariana Fiorentino
- So full of promise
- Standing under oaks, so wise
- Sometimes wisdom hurts
- ~ Linda Thompson
- Like Clydesdales clomping
- The sounds of falling acorns
- Excite the squirrels
- ~ Marianna Fiorentino
- Inside is treasure
- It must be broken open
- So much like our hearts
- ~ Linda Thompson
- Abundance assured
- Let the gathering begin
- Squirrels hoard acorns
- ~Mariana Fiorentino
- Whisper wings come close
- Sip sweet nectar
- For journey away til spring
- ~ Carol Palm
- Sun setting early
- Wrapping the yard in darkness
- Sleeping comes quickly
- ~ Gwen Van Ark
- Unpack down blanket
- Cuddle up with Throat Coat tea
- Hibernation time
- ~ Ivy Brezina