Small Groups

Social and Community Building

Camping at Letchworth [Winter 2013]
Contact: Suzy Farrell, snjnyfar@rochester.rr.com or
John Farrell, drumlin5914@yahoo.com

Indoor and outdoor fun to be had by all ages no matter the weather. In years past activities have included hiking, tubing, snowshoeing, skiing and naturalist-led walks. Indoors,the crackling fire in the wood stove welcomes conversation, game-playing, story telling and community. Warmth abounds be it hot showers, heated cabins and rich fellowship. Dates coming soon!

Introduction to the Deaf Experience [Winter 2013]
Facilitators: Rupert and Brooke
deafaccess@rochesterunitarian.org (Rupert)
March 9 and 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

This class is designed to be an easy going and fun introduction to the deaf's way of seeing the world. Participants will leave each class with knowledge of basic useful signs to communicate with the deaf community as well as resources to continue learning the language. This series will be an opportunity for participants to inquire about any aspects of the deaf experience ranging from lifestyle, myths, cochlear implants, deaf culture, sign language. Co-facilitated in both sign language and voice by Rupert and Brooke.

Lunch Bunch [2012-13]
Facilitator: Annette M. Oyer
467-3564
Sundays, after the 11:15am Worship Service
Check at the Welcome Table, or with the facilitator, after the service for the current location.

We are an informal and open group that gathers after church at a local restaurant for lunch and lively conversation. At our Sunday gatherings we often plan future outings such as the movies, museums, concerts and the theater.

Saturday Movie Group [2012-13]
Contact: Rus Simpson or Elaine Richane
377-6031 or simpsonr@frontiernet.net (Rus); 388-6978 or richanee@frontiernet.net (Elaine)
2nd Saturdays following the service

Please join us on the second Saturday of each month, at 5:30 PM,in the Susan B. Anthony Lounge, for fellowship, a potluck supper and a movie which will usually based on the monthly theme of our church. . Please bring food to share and your own plate and utensils. We will have a discussion group after each movie to hear your thoughts on the film and what it meant to you relative to the monthly theme. The movies are for adults only, and R movies may be shown if appropriate.

Ski Club [2012-13]
Contacts:
For general information: Moritz Wagner, Moritz.Wagner@xerox.com
For Membership and Finance: Ann Hughes, apeters6@rochester.rr.com
For trips: Bob Borrell, rborrell@rochester.rr.com

We are a bunch of skiers and non-skiers who like to get together in the snow and have fun. We organize local outings for cross-country and downhill skiers and some week long ski trips to the E-coast and the Rockies. We also get together at one of our member's home four times a year to share great food and tales of our latest adventures. The membership fee is $3 per household.

Trips for the upcoming 2012/2013 Ski Season:

First we are planning a 5 day trip to Stratton, VT on 2/3 - 2/8/13. Cost of the trip is approx. $600/person which includes lift tickets for 5 days and accommodations for 4 people in a 2 BR 2 Bath condo. There is also cross-country skiing available not too far from the lodging accommodations.
Second, our big trip for the season is to Steamboat Springs, CO on 3/2 - 3/9/13. Accommodations are at Storm Mountain (Slopeside 2 BR-2Bath-4person condo). Flying into Hayden airport. Cost is approx. $2000 /person which includes air and ground transportation, lift tickets for 6 days, and accommodations. Cross-country skiers will find 166 km of groomed trails and will not be charged for lift tickets, but may have to pay locally for trail usage.
If we get enough interest we will do our traditional Tremblant trip during the first week of February at the Hotel du Lac: 5 days skiing, great food, great skiing.

We can be flexible in our trips for non-skiers and those desiring other types of accommodations. Pricing will vary accordingly. We would like to get an idea about the number of participants by 9/7/12.

20/30 Connections [2012-13]
Contacts:
Erin Julian, ejulian@rochesterunitarian.org
Stephanie Ketterl, stephanieketterl@gmail.com
Dates of activities vary based on group interest and availability. Events/gatherings will be posted on the the Google Group and Facebook Group.

We are organized around various outings and adventures (movies, cooking together, eating out, community service, concerts, coffee houses and more) for the purpose of creating connections with other 20- and 30-year-old Unitarian Universalists.

The group is open to couples and singles alike. Activities vary from month to month and are never overly serious. A great way to meet some other Unitarians who are "on the younger side."

Unirondack Fall Camping Trip [Fall 2012]
Contact: Dave Vanable
dave@dawnwalk.com
September 28 - 30, 2012

Join us in the Fall for a wonderful and relaxing weekend hiking, canoeing, and enjoying the Fall colors. First Unitarian members and friends have enjoyed a weekend getaway at Unirondack for over 20 years. This wonderful camp is about 3 1/2 hours from Rochester, on the western edge of the Adirondacks north of Syracuse. Together we have a fine time hiking, canoeing, playing games, and getting to know one another while chatting, cooking, or reading by the fire - in and among thousands of acres of a "forever wild" forest preserve with towering pine trees and rolling but rugged hills that surround the camp.

We share community meals - everybody helps to cook and clean up! - and enjoy rustic cabins (bunks with mattresses) while admiring the fall foliage. Sound like fun? Register after church on September 8, 9, 15, or 16.

February 14 2013