[Women] Women's group

Sat Nov 12 14:44:08 CST 2022

You never know, Jane! ��

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On Sat, Nov 12, 2022, 3:22 PM Jane Tumas-Serna via Women <women at fuusm.org>
wrote:

> Sounds good.
>
> On Sat, Nov 12, 2022 at 2:12 PM Dawn Hewitt via Women <women at fuusm.org>
> wrote:
>
>> No, Jane. We all received it. And your follow up to Bev. And this
>> message, too. When you reply to a message to women at fuusm.org, it goes to
>> all of us.
>>
>> I don’t think lack of response indicates disagreement—only that this
>> thread has gone on long enough.  Time to move on.
>>
>> —dawn
>>
>> On Nov 12, 2022, at 1:47 PM, Jane Tumas-Serna via Women <women at fuusm.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> 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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