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WomenCircle
is for all women of The Community Church
–generating ideas
and community to empower women.  -Every month is an adventure
– good fun, great ideas and fabulous company!

Contact Us!

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.


Have questions about a particular event? 
Use the Contact Us! button at the top of this page.


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.


May - TBA     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 27, morning      Using art to commune with nature.  Painting, drawing,  plein air
Coordinators:  Steevie, Bonnie, Joan and Sindy
Details:  Bring a chair and supplies


Friday, July 20 and July 27,   3:00 – 5:00 p.m.    Pool Party at Gilliom’s
Details:  (Rain dates July 21 and July 28).  Number limited to 8
Coordinators:  Bonnie and Kathy
Details:  Masks required. Bring you own drinks and food. No bathroom


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)

Coordinators:  Gail, Lisa and Melva
Details:  Zoom call on October 12; church parking lot on October 17 (actual swap)


Saturday, November 6,    2:00 to 4:00 p.m.  Memoir writing workshop in person or via Zoom
Coordinators:  Jody and Joann
 
Friday,  December 3,    9:30 – 11:30 a.m.     Planning WomenCircle events for 2022 in person or via Zoom
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

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  • 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



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      • Unitarian Universalist History
      • Southeast District of the UUA
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