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WomenCircle 2021 Schedule - Sign up in advance!!!
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.
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WomanCircle 2021 Schedule (as of January 15, 2021)
Note: Seven of the events will be in person or via Zoom depending on COVID safety issues
Saturday, January 23, 10:30 a.m. Jazzercise via Zoom
Coordinators: Joann, Elsbeth and Ruth
Details: Julie Cole, Zumba instructor
Saturday, February 6, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Games on Zoom
Coordinators: Ruth and Linda
Thursday, March 25, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Transylvania egg dying via Zoom
Coordinators: Ruth, Joan
Details: Instructions for supplies to follow
Wednesday, April 21 10:00 a.m. NC Botanical Gardens Tour
Coordinators: Joann and Mary Beth
Details: Sign up in advance. Charge $5 per person.
Wednesday May 26. Check announcements for details.
NC Museum of Art and possible picnic
Coordinators: Melva and Bonnie
Saturday, June 26, morning Book discussion in person or via Zoom
Coordinators: Lisa and Ivy
Saturday, July 24, morning Using art to commune with nature. Painting, drawing, plein air
Coordinators: Steevie, Bonnie, Joan and Sindy
Details: Bring a chair and supplies
Friday, August 20, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Pool Party at Gilliom’s
Details: (Rain date August 21, Number limited to 12.
Coordinators: Bonnie and Kathy
Details: Bring you own drinks and food.
September - TBA Goddess Theology stories in person or via Zoom
Coordinators: Ruth, Elsbeth, Nancy
Details: Nancy will set up on Zoom
Friday – Sunday, October 2 - 4 Retreat at Montreat
Coordinators: Sindy, Nancy and Bonnie
Details: Down payment made in spring 2020. Montreat will honor in 2021. More information to follow.
Sunday, October 12, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Soup Swap (Stage 1: sharing recipes and lottery on Zoom)
Sunday, October 17, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Soup Swap ( Stage 2: actual swap)
(Oct 12: NOTE: The TIMES HAVE CHANGED, questions: contact organizers)
Coordinators: Gail, Lisa and Melva
Details: Zoom call on October 12; church parking lot on October 17 (actual swap)
Tuesday, November 16, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Memoir writing workshop on Zoom
Coordinators: Jody and Joann
Friday December 3, 9:30-11:30 PM on Zoom. Planning WomenCircle events for 2022
Coordinators: Joann and Sindy
Code to coordinator names: Sindy Barker, Ivy Brezina, Lisa Epner, Ruth Gibson, Bonnie Gilliom, Marni Goldschlag,
Joann Haggerty, Nancy Mayer, Gail McKinley, Joan O’Brian, Melva Okun, Steevie Parks, Mary Beth Powell, Kathy Putnam,
Jody Savage, Linda Thompson, Elsbeth vanTongeren
WomenCircle Planners - 2021
- 2021 Planners
- Sindy Barker, Ivy Brezina, Lisa Epner, Ruth Gibson, Bonnie Gilliom, Marni Goldschlag, Joann Haggerty, Nancy Mayer, Gail McKinley, Joan O’Brian, Melva Okun, Steevie Parks, Mary Beth Powell, Kathy Putnam, Jody Savage, Linda Thompson, Elsbeth vanTongeren
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
++Book Recommendations from WomenCircle Bookshare on 9/26/2020
Lisa’s recommendations:
Waking Lions by Ayelet Gundar-Goshen
The Line Becomes a River by Francisco Cantu
Valerie’s Recommendations:
From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home by Tembi Locke
The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See
The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyers
To the Land of Long Lost Friends by Alexander McCall Smith
All the Devils Are Here by Louise Penny
The Dutch House by Ann Patchett (audio read by Tom Hanks)
The American Marriage: A Novel by Tayari Jones
Inspector Ian Rutledge and Bess Crawford Series by Charles Todd
Fantastic Fungi Documentary – Paul Stamets
Joan’s Recommendation:
Circe by Madeline Miller
Shannon’s Recommendations:
The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Mudbound by Hilary Jordan
The Window by Amelia Brunskill
Maggie’s Recommendations:
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson
The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse: A Novel by Louise Erdrich
Kathy’s Recommendations:
The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal
Ivy’s Recommendations:
The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd
Breakfast with Buddha by Roland Merullo
How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan
Helen’s Recommendations:
Being Peace by Thich Nhat Hanh
The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith
Bruno Chief of Police Series by Martin Walker
Don’t Remember Who Recommended:
Maisie Dobbs Mystery Series by Jacqueline Winspear
- 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
++Book Recommendations from WomenCircle Bookshare on 9/26/2020
Lisa’s recommendations:
Waking Lions by Ayelet Gundar-Goshen
The Line Becomes a River by Francisco Cantu
Valerie’s Recommendations:
From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home by Tembi Locke
The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See
The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyers
To the Land of Long Lost Friends by Alexander McCall Smith
All the Devils Are Here by Louise Penny
The Dutch House by Ann Patchett (audio read by Tom Hanks)
The American Marriage: A Novel by Tayari Jones
Inspector Ian Rutledge and Bess Crawford Series by Charles Todd
Fantastic Fungi Documentary – Paul Stamets
Joan’s Recommendation:
Circe by Madeline Miller
Shannon’s Recommendations:
The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Mudbound by Hilary Jordan
The Window by Amelia Brunskill
Maggie’s Recommendations:
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson
The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse: A Novel by Louise Erdrich
Kathy’s Recommendations:
The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal
Ivy’s Recommendations:
The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd
Breakfast with Buddha by Roland Merullo
How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan
Helen’s Recommendations:
Being Peace by Thich Nhat Hanh
The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith
Bruno Chief of Police Series by Martin Walker
Don’t Remember Who Recommended:
Maisie Dobbs Mystery Series by Jacqueline Winspear