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2010 Wildflower Hikes 

FIRST PRES HIKERS COVENANT GROUP
Mar 20, Sat - Coal Mine Ridge  (Don)
Apr 10, Sat - Rancho Canada del Oro OSP (Julie)
Apr 24, Sat - Edgewood County Park  (Don)
May 22, Sat - San Bruno Mtn State & County Park  (Julie)
 
SIERRA CLUB HIKES
Mar 25, Thur - Mt Tamalpias State Park  (Julie)
May 15,  Sat - Russian Ridge OSP  (Julie) (NEW DATE)
 

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 Hal

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. Perhaps you’d like to take time to contemplate the meaning of this holy season of Lent—a time when people often adopt new spiritual disciplines. Maybe you’d like to get to know some of us at First Pres better. Or, you’d simply like a chance to talk with friends. All are good reasons for joining a Lenten Family Supper Group.

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. Choose from the following suppers: (NOTE that some are already FULL)

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


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