Events at CUUF 10/10-10/17

Share the Plate Sunday!  –  Women’s Resource Center of NCW will be the beneficiary for Sunday’s Share the Plate collection.

UU Parent Group Meeting
TODAY, Friday, October 10th, at 6:00pm, Rev. Laura will facilitate the group discussion.  This is a casual gathering of parents/guardians and children. We share a potluck dinner and then children and adults separate for activities and discussion. All are welcome. For more information, email Rev. Laura  or call her at 881-9658.
 
Creating Balance with Healthy Choices
TODAY, Friday, October 10th,is the last day to RSVP for these classes to be held Sundays, Oct 12-Nov 166:30-8:00pm, CUUF Sanctuary.

Instructor – Lori Nitchals, RN, Parish Nurse

What – This is a 6-week class created by Lori. The goal of this class is to build intentionally healthy lifestyle habits. You will learn how to design your own unique self care plan with realistic, attainable goals. Lori will draw from several sources including Ayurvedic principles, mindfulness meditation, and her nursing background. After the classes, participants may join the alumni of previous classes at the monthly potluck/support group.  A minimum of eight participants is needed. Each session builds upon the previous session, but if you miss a session, you can contact Lori for the materials. To pre-register, or if you have any questions, please email Lori.

Presentation for Medicare & Supplements to Medicare
Dick Anderson will present a 20-minute overview of Medicare and supplements to Medicare, including programs that help pay Medicare costs, and Extra Help with prescription drugs. He will also have printed materials you may take with you. Dick has been a volunteer health insurance counselor for seven years in Wenatchee and does not sell anything, ever.
 
Caring for the Caregiver Meetings
Beginning Monday, October 13th, at 6:30pm, Lori Nitchals, RN, Parish Nurse will facilitate the group discussion in the sanctuary.  These meetings are intended to be supportive for those directly involved with providing long-term care for friends and relatives. 
 
Lunch with the Minister
This Wednesday, October 15th, Rev. Laura will be hosting a noon drop-in lunch discussion.  This lunch is for people wanting to talk with her about Unitarian Universalism, this congregation, to learn more about Rev. Laura, or other interests you may have.
 
Unitarian Universalist History Class
This Thursday, October 16th, at noon, Rev. Laura will facilitate a drop-in class to explore the theme of “Reformation.”

Community Service Project Donations
We need fleece fabric.  Our community service project for October will be fleece blankets to benefit the Women’s Resource Center. If you have large pieces of fleece material that you would be willing to donate, then please contact Rev. Laura at 881-9658 or minister@cascadeuu.org. We are looking to make twin size blankets. 
 
Want to Know About Worship?
Are you interested in Worship and how it is created? Join us for a meeting on Sunday, October 12th at 1:30pm at CUUF to be part of the creation. This is for storytellers, musicians, worship leaders, and all interested. 
 
Packing Friendship Lunches
We are packing for 17 children from the Rock Island school this year.  We always have a need for buyers to help stock our pantry.  Purchases can be a donation or you can be reimbursed.

Before going to the market, put these on your shopping list:
 
Most dearly needed items…
Fruit juice (individual packages)
Dried fruit (not raisins)
Cereal
Protein bars

Items from the newspaper ads…
Fred Meyer’s
Chicken of the Sea Tuna in cans $.69/ea
Albertson’s
Chicken of the Sea Tuna in cans  $.69/ea
Chef Boyardee        $.80/ea when you buy 10
Van Camp Baked Beans $.80/ea when you buy 10
Hunt’s Snack Pack pudding $.80/ea when you buy 10
Healthy Choice Soup (6gm protein) $.80/ea when you buy 10

Upcoming Events this Week:

Sunday, October 12
M-Z please bring treats
9:00am Forum: Wenatchee Learns – D. Haglund, presenting
10:30am Service: The Power of Yes – Rev. Laura Shennum; Celebrant: S. Page
12:00pm Medicare & Medicare Supplement presentation – D. Anderson, presenting
[4:00pm Humuh Buddhist satsang]
6:30pm Creating Balance class – L. Nitchals, R.N., Parish Nurse, facilitating

Monday, October 13
7:00pm Caring for the Caregiver Group meeting – L. Nitchals, R.N., Parish Nurse, facilitating

Tuesday, October 14
6:30pm Board of Trustees meeting – R. Lyons, chairing

Wednesday, October 15
9:00am Buddhist meditation
12:00pm Lunch with the Minister – Rev. Laura Shennum, facilitating
5:15pm Peace Vigil in Wenatchee (off site)
5:30pm Zen Buddhist Group meditation
6:00pm Youth Group meeting (Blue House)
6:30pm Tibetan Buddhist Group meditation
11:00pm Deadline for next Sunday’s announcements

Thursday, October 16
12:00pm UU History class – Rev. Laura Shennum, facilitating

Friday, October 17
7:00pm Wine, Women and a Movie (off site)

Saturday, October 18

SundayOctober 19
M-Z please bring treats
9:00am Forum: World Religions: Islam – B. Knecht, facilitating
10:30am Service: Is Forgiveness Possible? – Rev. Laura Shennum; Celebrant: C. Balling
12:00pm Making Connections class – Rev. Laura Shennum, facilitating
6:30pm Creating Balance class – L. Nitchals, R.N., Parish Nurse, facilitating

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