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Aging Wisely: Loss, Grief and Joy
Thursday, April 23 - 2 pm
We all know that loss and grief are a part of life – and even more so as we age. At this month’s gathering, we will share our experience with losses of all kinds and the grief that accompanies them. We will also share how we still manage to keep our hearts open to gifts of all kinds, whether small moments of joy or unexpected gifts.
Aging Wisely is a monthly gathering focusing on the joys and challenges of aging. This is an opportunity to explore various aspects of the aging process in a welcoming, non-judgmental and supportive group that allows for deep and honest sharing. All are welcome regardless of your chronological age. You do not need to commit to coming every month. We begin with a check-in, a brief reading followed by conversation.
Laura Lytton and Ann Fisher will facilitate this coming meeting. If you have any questions or would like to know more about this program, feel free to contact Ann at annmfisher3@gmail.com.
Wonderful Wednesdays
Feed your mind, body, and soul…
What is Wonderful Wednesday? A Wednesday evening gathering where we share a casual meal, get to know one another and explore topics that nourish our minds, bodies and souls. We begin at 6:00 with a brief vespers (a fancy word for a brief contemplative time), share a light dinner (we aim to have vegetarian and vegan options) followed by a program at 7:00. The evening usually ends at 8:00. Come for all or part of the evening. We DO request that you RSVP the Tuesday before if you plan to join us for dinner. Dinner is $12/person (kids free).
Reservations Required for Dinner Only by 3 pm on the prior Tuesday! Email office@uunaples.org
6:00 pm Vespers in the sanctuary led by Rev. Tony (a brief contemplative time)
6:20 pm Dinner on the Pavilion $12 per person (free for kids)
7:00 pm Program - Come for all or part of the evening!
Wednesday, May 6: Maria Beebe – Adornment and Identity: African Visual Heritage
Maria Beebe, who lived and worked in Sudan, Liberia, and South Africa, will share her appreciation for African culture with a program focusing on how African communities use wearable and crafted adornments not only as expressions of beauty but also powerful symbols of lineage, spirituality, social status, resistance and belonging. Maria will be accompanied by members of the Arbor Trace community who will join her to present a multimedia, curated display and a vibrant African-inspired fashion show.
Living Room Conversations:
Next date TBD!! 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Living Room Conversations is a way to have meaningful conversations while getting to know each other better. Anyone interested is welcome. Please use office@uunaples.org. Time for some coffee and conversation! Time to connect with others!
Visual Arts Group
4th Mondays at 3 pm on the Pavilion
This group meets to work on their own art projects, to discuss their work, have critical and helpful discussions with others, and to help plan future gallery exhibits! Please bring whatever art media you choose to work with and we will use our garden for subject matter. Watercolor, pastels, colored pencils, whatever you choose. Refreshments will be available. Please remember water and bug spray. Questions? Call Ann Fullarton: 239.451.7547
Chalice Circles
When? Twice a month, for one and one half hours, day & time to be determined by each group, January-March.
Who? A facilitator coached in the well-researched deep listening format, and up to 7 other members; a “closed” group where trust is built over time.
Material? Provided by UU Soul Matters, with a new packet of materials gifted to you each month.
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by such wonderful abundance when you look at the month's material. Keep in mind that the packet you receive is designed for a once a month meeting, lasting two hours. But, at UUCGN, we use the material for two sessions every month, each lasting one and a half hours. This format allows us to go more deeply.
The first session of each month focuses on the “Spiritual Exercises”, (in this case, “Building Belonging” Options A-F). We each choose whichever one resonates and spend some time most days thinking about it. We then come to the first meeting ready to talk about what we learned about ourselves.
The second meeting, two weeks later, will be based on the “Your Question” section. Each of us will pick whichever one “shimmers,“ and spend the next two weeks thinking about it which then becomes the focus of our personal sharing for session two. At the close of session two, we will distribute the new material for the following month.
Themes: April: Embracing Possibility
May: Awakening Curiosity June: Flourishing Together
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