[Women] Women's group

[Maureen Olander]

My two cents: the issue of where to hold women’s group was debated, oh, almost 30 years ago. Although meeting at homes is lovely, I always preferred the fellowship hall because there was never any confusion about time and location. This also makes it easier for for anyone (newcomers?) who is not in the loop to make it. All they needed to do was note the time and date and show up. Sometimes the process got so personal it felt  more like a private club than an open meeting.

Perhaps we can think of ways to make the fellowship hall feel more intimate. I used to hold some meetings in the nursery because it was cozier. Perhaps we could start check-in with a candle lighting and a reading or something, just to set the tone. 

It’s the people that matter, not the setting.

If bringing my own plate makes it easier on the hostess then I’m all for it. During last month’s meeting I observed women happily wandering in and out of the kitchen with their dishes instead of one or two people slogging through the whole mess. It felt better.

Shalom,
Maureen



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> On Nov 9, 2022, at 7:03 PM, Chris Hoke via Women <women at fuusm.org> wrote:
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> If the Women’s gathering continues to be at the Social Hall and I am required to bring my own dish, cup, utensils and a dish to share, you can be sure I will not be there.
> For months now, the Men’s group have been meeting in the host’s home and are not required to bring their plates and such.
> Why such concern? Are you women also asking your friends and family to bring their place settings to your home over the holidays and other times?
> I am extremely disappointed with this policy.
> Chris Hoke
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> From: Women <women-bounces at fuusm.org> On Behalf Of Dawn Hewitt via Women
> Sent: Wednesday, November 9, 2022 10:41 AM
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> Subject: Re: [Women] Women's group
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> It is at the social hall, for sure. Bring a dish to share and your own table setting.
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> There was a problem with the FUUSM email lists for the past few days. Messages were sent, but apparently, they were not delivered.
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> —dawn
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> On Nov 9, 2022, at 10:37 AM, Anita Newhart via Women <women at fuusm.org> wrote:
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> Sue Montera & I (Anita N) want to attend Women's Group tonight, but now I am confused:  Is it at the social hall at the UU or at Beth's home on Washington St?  
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> Please let me know!
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> Thank you!!
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> Anita
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> On Wed, Nov 9, 2022 at 6:59 AM Rebecca Phillips via Women <women at fuusm.org> wrote:
> Yikes! I mixed up my weeks. Hope to see everyone at the social hall this evening. Will probably bring a dessert.
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> Rebecca
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