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WomenCircle 2020 Revised Schedule
During this time of Covid19 and social distancing, WomenCircle will continue to have almost all of our events but with several important calendar revisions. No events will be held at the church. A few in-person events will be outdoors with the requirements that people stay socially distanced and masks will be worn. Food will not be served and people will bring their own beverages and snacks. People can also bring their own chairs if they prefer.
If you want to participate in any of these WomenCircle events, you will need to sign up in advance. Attendance will be limited for these events. If more people sign up than can be accommodated, a second date will be offered for some. Sign ups will be on a first come, first serve basis.
Some events will be held on line using Zoom. These on- line events will also need folks to sign-up in advance and some will be limited to allow for interaction.
WomenCircle 2020 Revised Schedule - Sign up in advance!!!
Have questions about a particular event?
Use the Contact Us! button at the top of this page.
JUNE: Poetry in Gail's Garden In person. EITHER Thurs June 11 3-5 pm (Rain date June 12 ) OR Second session June 18 (with Rain date June 19) Each session .limited to 8 women which includes Gail and Marni.
Coordinators: Gail and Marni. Bring poems to share. Bring your own beverage and snacks but not to share. Can bring your own chair if you would like. To sign up contact GailMcKinley at gailmck@att.net
JUNE or JULY: Writing Memoirs on Zoom EITHER Tues June 30 - 2-3:30 OR July 1 - 2-3:30 ( Sign up for one of the sessions by Sunday June 14 )
Coordinator: Jody Savage Our current slower pace gives us extra time to reflect about our lives. If you have thought about writing a memoir but are not sure where to begin, join published author Jody Savage for an online afternoon of “Writing Appetizers.” You will learn about various books on memoir writing and see which books might best support your memoir writing. We will limit the number of people with sign up in advance. Sign up for one of the sessions by Sunday June 14 by contacting Sindy Barker at sindydevoebarker@gmail.com or calling (919) 969-4529
Announcement:
Steevie Jane Parks is offering an online painting class starting June 17 for six consecutive Wed afternoons 2-4 PM. See her webpage for details, pricing and other classes.
https://www.steeviejaneparks.com/workshops/
AUGUST: Pool Party EITHER Fri Aug 7,(Rain date Sat Aug 8 ) OR Fri Aug 14 (Rain date Sat Aug 15) all from 3-5PM Limited to 8 people including Bonnie and Kathy. Home of Bonnie and Mike Gilliom. Coordinators: Bonnie, Kathy. BYOB and Chair if you want. No bathroom available.
SEPTEMBER: Book discussion -on Zoom. Sat Sept 26 - 10 am-12 pm Coordinators: Lisa, Ivy. No Book Exchange
Retreat at Montreat Conference Center located at Black Mountain NC- Oct 2-4 Cancelled- and rescheduled for 2021.
Coordinators: Sindy, Sharon, Val, Steevie.
OCTOBER: Nia Movement- on Zoom Sat Oct 17 10-12 am Coordinators: Robin Poer, Joann
NOVEMBER: Games Night on Zoom Tentatively scheduled for EITHER Thurs Nov 12 3-5 PM OR Tues Nov 17 7-9 pm Coordinators: Ruth, and need other volunteers to coordinate. Games to be decided. Will need to Sign up ahead for one of the sessions.
DECEMBER: Planning for 2021 on Zoom Fri Dec 4 - 9:30-11:30 am Unlimited numbers, but need to sign up in advance to get zoom numbers. Coordinators: Joann and Sindy
During this time of Covid19 and social distancing, WomenCircle will continue to have almost all of our events but with several important calendar revisions. No events will be held at the church. A few in-person events will be outdoors with the requirements that people stay socially distanced and masks will be worn. Food will not be served and people will bring their own beverages and snacks. People can also bring their own chairs if they prefer.
If you want to participate in any of these WomenCircle events, you will need to sign up in advance. Attendance will be limited for these events. If more people sign up than can be accommodated, a second date will be offered for some. Sign ups will be on a first come, first serve basis.
Some events will be held on line using Zoom. These on- line events will also need folks to sign-up in advance and some will be limited to allow for interaction.
WomenCircle 2020 Revised Schedule - Sign up in advance!!!
Have questions about a particular event?
Use the Contact Us! button at the top of this page.
JUNE: Poetry in Gail's Garden In person. EITHER Thurs June 11 3-5 pm (Rain date June 12 ) OR Second session June 18 (with Rain date June 19) Each session .limited to 8 women which includes Gail and Marni.
Coordinators: Gail and Marni. Bring poems to share. Bring your own beverage and snacks but not to share. Can bring your own chair if you would like. To sign up contact GailMcKinley at gailmck@att.net
JUNE or JULY: Writing Memoirs on Zoom EITHER Tues June 30 - 2-3:30 OR July 1 - 2-3:30 ( Sign up for one of the sessions by Sunday June 14 )
Coordinator: Jody Savage Our current slower pace gives us extra time to reflect about our lives. If you have thought about writing a memoir but are not sure where to begin, join published author Jody Savage for an online afternoon of “Writing Appetizers.” You will learn about various books on memoir writing and see which books might best support your memoir writing. We will limit the number of people with sign up in advance. Sign up for one of the sessions by Sunday June 14 by contacting Sindy Barker at sindydevoebarker@gmail.com or calling (919) 969-4529
Announcement:
Steevie Jane Parks is offering an online painting class starting June 17 for six consecutive Wed afternoons 2-4 PM. See her webpage for details, pricing and other classes.
https://www.steeviejaneparks.com/workshops/
AUGUST: Pool Party EITHER Fri Aug 7,(Rain date Sat Aug 8 ) OR Fri Aug 14 (Rain date Sat Aug 15) all from 3-5PM Limited to 8 people including Bonnie and Kathy. Home of Bonnie and Mike Gilliom. Coordinators: Bonnie, Kathy. BYOB and Chair if you want. No bathroom available.
SEPTEMBER: Book discussion -on Zoom. Sat Sept 26 - 10 am-12 pm Coordinators: Lisa, Ivy. No Book Exchange
Retreat at Montreat Conference Center located at Black Mountain NC- Oct 2-4 Cancelled- and rescheduled for 2021.
Coordinators: Sindy, Sharon, Val, Steevie.
OCTOBER: Nia Movement- on Zoom Sat Oct 17 10-12 am Coordinators: Robin Poer, Joann
NOVEMBER: Games Night on Zoom Tentatively scheduled for EITHER Thurs Nov 12 3-5 PM OR Tues Nov 17 7-9 pm Coordinators: Ruth, and need other volunteers to coordinate. Games to be decided. Will need to Sign up ahead for one of the sessions.
DECEMBER: Planning for 2021 on Zoom Fri Dec 4 - 9:30-11:30 am Unlimited numbers, but need to sign up in advance to get zoom numbers. Coordinators: Joann and Sindy
WomenCircle Planners - 2020
2020 WomenCircle Planners
Back: Ruth Gibson, Sindy Barker, Gail McKinley, Jody Savage, Kathy Putnam, Sharon Ryan, Joann Haggerty
Front: Bonnie Gilliam, Nancy Mayer, Lisa Epner
Not pictured: Steevie Jane Parks, Marnie Goldshlag, and Caroline Sherman.
Here’s what our 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
• Fun interesting places to go
• Place for new people to meet people
Front: Bonnie Gilliam, Nancy Mayer, Lisa Epner
Not pictured: Steevie Jane Parks, Marnie Goldshlag, and Caroline Sherman.
Here’s what our 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
• Fun interesting places to go
• Place for new people to meet people
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
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. For 2019, WomenCirlce has planned events when we will
• expanding our creativity through singing and dancing;
• having wonderful times to get to know each other such as our potluck and tea house trip;
• sharing adventures such as visiting a museum and a trip to the mountains;
• learning from each other in art and writing exercise
++Books Recommended at our 2018 Book Swap
Ruby Tear Catcher by Nahid Sewell. Recommended by Lisa Epner
Gaudy Nights by Dorothy Sayer. Recommended by Salem Mackee
Augustus a Slave Narrative by Robin Greene. Recommended by Ivy Brezina
The Alchemist by Paul Cohelo. Recommended by Joann Haggerty
White Gloves and Collards by Helen Pruden Kaufman. Recommended by Val Vickers
Year of Wonder by Geraldine Brooks. Recommended by Bonnie Gilliom
Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stern. Recommended by Elsbeth Von Tongeren
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Durer. Recommended by Joan Garnett
Dr Goldberger's War by Alan M. Kraut. Recommended by Barbara Denny
- Explore spirituality in rituals
- Learn new skills
- Get outdoors
- Expand physical skills
- Build community and make friends
- Have fun
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. For 2019, WomenCirlce has planned events when we will
• expanding our creativity through singing and dancing;
• having wonderful times to get to know each other such as our potluck and tea house trip;
• sharing adventures such as visiting a museum and a trip to the mountains;
• learning from each other in art and writing exercise
++Books Recommended at our 2018 Book Swap
Ruby Tear Catcher by Nahid Sewell. Recommended by Lisa Epner
Gaudy Nights by Dorothy Sayer. Recommended by Salem Mackee
Augustus a Slave Narrative by Robin Greene. Recommended by Ivy Brezina
The Alchemist by Paul Cohelo. Recommended by Joann Haggerty
White Gloves and Collards by Helen Pruden Kaufman. Recommended by Val Vickers
Year of Wonder by Geraldine Brooks. Recommended by Bonnie Gilliom
Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stern. Recommended by Elsbeth Von Tongeren
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Durer. Recommended by Joan Garnett
Dr Goldberger's War by Alan M. Kraut. Recommended by Barbara Denny