2010 Wildflower Hikes
Contact hike leaders Don Hildenbrand or Julie Barney for more info and reservations
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Vija Lusebrink To Speak
during PRIME TIMERS
Tuesday, March 9, 12:00-2:00 p.m.
in Fellowship Hall
Vija Lusebrink will talk about her experiences as a refugee in Europe and her eventual immigration to America. Vija grew up in Latvia, and in 1944, along with her mother and sister, decided to leave their home country because of Soviet Union's takeover. She will share the background for their decision to become refugees, and their experiences and adventures in war-torn Germany. With the help of the International Refugee Organization, Vija and family immigrated to the United States in 1950.
Upon arriving in this country, Vija studied at the University of Reno, receiving a BS in chemistry. She married and raised three daughters. Eventually she attended the University of California Berkeley, earning an MA in art. She worked for many years as an art therapist and art therapy educator. While teaching art therapy at the University of Louisville, Kentucky, she completed an interdisciplinary Ph.D in psychology and psychiatry, and became head of the Expressive Therapies program there. She is now retired and enjoys writing articles on art therapy. She has always enjoyed creating her own art, too.
All are welcome to this gathering. The Prime Timers group was originally formed for senior members of the congregation, but it is a lively group which welcomes everyone regardless of age, and endeavors to address a variety of issues of interest to people in the congregation.
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Lenten Family Supper Groups...
And You're Invited
Last two weeks in March. Please RSVP by March 7
During this season of Lent, we are inviting all in the church to commit to one simple thing: Come and have dinner!
Maybe you feel caught up in the rush of your life right now and want to slow down. What, you say, another obligation? Another deadline? Well, yes, but simply pick a venue, note the date and let the world spin on.
There are many opportunities, each hosted by a family within the church. Each group will meet during the last 2 weeks of March, before our Holy Week celebration of Maundy Thursday and Good Friday (April 1-2). You’ll join with about 6-12 others in an informal, intergenerational event of food, fellowship, and a brief Lenten service around the table, designed to help us focus on the meaning of the season. We would love for every member/friend to participate!
Each host will provide soup and will let you know what you can bring to the meal. Please be prepared to bring bread, beverage, cheese or fruit.
You do need to let us know you’re coming, though!
Please RSVP to Joy Sleizer by Sunday, 7 March. Provide names of your attendees and children's ages, your phone number, and your 1st and 2nd group choice. Responding by this deadline will help us ensure a smooth registration process.
| Hosts | Date/Time/Access | Children? |
| Helene Butler & Connie Nelson Seats available (4) FULL |
Monday 3/15, 6:30 PM | FULL |
| Joyce & Marvin Lanphere Seats available (6) |
Tuesday 3/16, 6:30 PM | Older only |
| Don & Margaret Ann Fidler Seats available (8) FULL |
Wednesday 3/17, 6:00 PM one step up to house |
FULL |
| Rob & Do Martin Seats available (10) |
Friday 3/19, 6:00 PM accessible for phys challenged |
ALL |
| Gordon Craig & Joan Roy Seats available (6) |
Saturday 3/20, 6:00 PM 2 steps to front door |
ALL |
| Paul Jones Seats available (9) |
Sunday 3/21, 6:00 PM 1 step at front door |
Older only |
| Joy Sleizer Seats available (9) FULL |
Monday 3/22, 6:00 PM accessible for phys challenged |
FULL |
| Ann Teegardin Seats available (9) FULL |
Wednesday 3/24, 6:00 PM 2 steps to front door after long walkway to back part of lot |
FULL |
| David & Doreen Leith Seats available (12) |
Friday 3/26, 6:30 PM not easily accessible for phys challenged |
NO |
| Dave & Mary Alice Thornton Seats available (8) FULL |
Sunday 3/26, 5:30PM accessible for phys challenged |
FULL |
| Marion MacGillivray Seats available (7) |
Wednesday 3/31, 6:00 PM accessible for phys challenged |
NO |
