[Women] Women's group

Sat Nov 12 12:47:50 CST 2022

Thanks Beverly,  I am glad you got my reply, but I don't know if anyone
else did.  I meant to reply all but it seems to be under just Rebecca.  So
maybe I just pissed people off as usual.  Jane

On Sat, Nov 12, 2022 at 9:57 AM Beverly Bradley <iambevlight13 at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Jane...
>
> Very good words!!! I couldn't have said it better. Wish I had been there,
> too.
>
> ��️Peace...
> ��Love...
> ��Light...
> ��Health...
>
> bev��
>
> On Sat, Nov 12, 2022, 8:08 AM Jane Tumas-Serna via Women <women at fuusm.org>
> wrote:
>
>> About the Women’s Group meeting on Wednesday.
>>
>> As usual I had not planned to go to the meeting but then Beth moved the
>> meeting for health reasons to the Social Hall. I began to think it would be
>> a good idea because I admire Beth and Karen so much.  But I never got there
>> because I could not get a covered dish together and it was too dark and too
>> late.  So, I missed it.
>>
>> By accounts, on the next day, it was a resounding success, one of the
>> best meetings.  And I was jealous and sorry I had not gone.
>>
>> The discussion afterwards troubles me, Beth and Karen are giants in the
>> community and congregation.  They care for and work for us and those most
>> needy in the larger community of Marietta.  I love them both for what they
>> do.  They deserve our gratitude and love.
>>
>> What is the purpose of the Women’s Group if not to support women?  What
>> does it mean to be a host?  How can we be more inclusive, follow our
>> principles and create a beloved community?
>>
>> Jane
>>
>> On Thu, Nov 10, 2022 at 8:36 PM Gillian Abbott via Women <women at fuusm.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Gosh I feel bad for Karen and Beth. As the hosts I think they were just
>>> trying to avoid a big clean up afterwards. Sort of glad I wasn’t the host.
>>> Oh well I think the host can do whatever they decide to do and we can all
>>> decide to attend or not. Sorry anyone got upset. Hugs Gillian
>>>
>>> On Thu, Nov 10, 2022 at 6:57 PM Dawn Hewitt via Women <women at fuusm.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I don’t have asthma, and I do prefer meeting in other people’s homes.
>>>> It feels so much more intimate when it’s held in a home.
>>>>
>>>> I suspect that the reason it has been requested to BYO place setting is
>>>> to facilitate cleanup. If we use FUUSM’s plates and silverware,
>>>> somebody—the hosts, I suppose—are going to be stuck with a ton of dishes
>>>> while the dishwasher runs a load or two. If a lot of women attend, and
>>>> check-in lasts a while, it could be a late night for the hosts.  I don’t
>>>> mind doing dishes or running my dishwasher. But sitting around waiting for
>>>> the FUUSM dishwasher to finish… not so much.  I don’t mind bringing my own
>>>> place setting—and taking it home dirty. I stick ‘em in my own dishwasher
>>>> when I get home. It’s no big deal. But I would mind hanging out at FUUSM
>>>> waiting for the dishwasher to finish. I guess Chris and I are different
>>>> that way!!
>>>>
>>>> I do plan to offer my house for Women’s Group one of these months (*didja
>>>> hear that, Cindy Brown??*) and I’ll be happy to do the dishes
>>>> afterward. Doing dishes is my favorite household chore. (Not kidding.)
>>>>
>>>> For the past two months (possibly more), we’ve had nearly 20 women
>>>> attending, which is fine for the social hall, but at or beyond the limit of
>>>> most of our homes. If everyone on this list attends every meeting, they’ll
>>>> all have to be at the social hall. So, let’s keep up the variation. Those
>>>> who strongly prefer meeting in homes can skip those held at the SH. Those
>>>> who prefer the SH can skip those held in homes. Those who who have weak
>>>> preferences can go or not go to whatever they feel like.
>>>>
>>>> —dawn
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Nov 10, 2022, at 6:11 PM, Teresa Hayes via Women <women at fuusm.org>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I've never hosted a women's group.  The main reason I never offered was
>>>> because the meeting was held in the member's home, and my home doesn't
>>>> accommodate that many.  I suppose if two people wish to sit on the tub to
>>>> eat and one wishes to sit on the commode, I could uncomfortably accommodate
>>>> ten people.
>>>>
>>>> Until the pandemic, Women's Group was held in someone's home, at least
>>>> in my experience. I prefer it at the social hall.  I too am curious to know
>>>> why we continue to use our own items from home.  Does the safety committee
>>>> need to address that issue?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 07:03:47 PM EST, Chris Hoke via Women
>>>> <women at fuusm.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> 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
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> *From:* Women <women-bounces at fuusm.org> *On Behalf Of *Dawn Hewitt via
>>>> Women
>>>> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 9, 2022 10:41 AM
>>>> *To:* A List for the Women of FUUSM <women at fuusm.org>
>>>> *Cc:* Dawn Hewitt <hewitt at earth-maker.com>
>>>> *Subject:* Re: [Women] Women's group
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> It is at the social hall, for sure. Bring a dish to share and your own
>>>> table setting.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> There was a problem with the FUUSM email lists for the past few days.
>>>> Messages were sent, but apparently, they were not delivered.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> —dawn
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Nov 9, 2022, at 10:37 AM, Anita Newhart via Women <women at fuusm.org>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> 
>>>>
>>>> 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?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Please let me know!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Thank you!!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Anita
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> 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.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Rebecca
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need."--
>>>> Cicero
>>>>
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