SOUTH BAY UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP
MEETINGS: 11:00 a.m. SUNDAYS at 2603 Mathews Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA
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SBUF Telephone Information: (310) 374-1451
President: Penny Hendricks Newsletter: Penny Hendricks Treasurer: Lorna McClellan
May 2015 Newsletter
“The hand that rocks the cradle usually is attached to someone who isn’t getting enough sleep.” John Fiebig, writer
SUNDAY
PROGRAMS
May 3 – IN THE NEWS AND ON YOUR MIND
What concerns do you have? Why are some problems getting worse? Come
and talk about it. Penny Hendricks will open this program.
May 10 – WHY ALL THE CONTROVERSY ABOUT THE TPP - Trans
Pacific Partnership? Our guest speaker will share some facts about the
current state of US trade, and some pros and cons of this very significant trade
deal to start the discussion. Carol Simpson will moderate.
May 17 – TRUTHINESS ABOUT VACCINATIONS
Watch a video tape of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as he talks to Bill Maher about the
problems and misinformation that surrounds the necessity of forcing parents to
vaccinate their children. Penny will moderate.
May 24 – MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND (No meeting at Mathews’ Cottage) Pacific Unitarian Church invites us to the annual ceremony honoring several members and friends of PUC who have passed away during this year. A memorial tile for Lenore Snodey will be installed today following the 10:30 a.m. church service. After the ceremony, a lunch will be served on the patio.
VOLUNTEER
SCHEDULE
Opener |
Date |
Refreshments |
Closer |
Meron C. |
May 3 |
Lorna McClellan |
Penny H. |
Bob Johnson. |
May 10 |
Claire Aukerman |
Claire A. |
Lorna Mc. |
May 17 |
Eric LaScala |
Meron C. |
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May 24 |
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Lorna Mc. |
May 31 |
Meron Castain |
Meron C. |
Meron C. |
June 7 |
Nola Frame/Gray |
Penny H. |
*******Attention: For Openers and Refreshment Persons *********************
Openers arrive at 10:30 a.m., unlock doors, cabinet, put out sign, start water, put on tablecloths, make the coffee, start the water, set-up cups, etc. for the refreshments. Please display the fellowship candle on the circular table. Place the Guest Book, name tags, and offering basket on the long table.
Refreshments need to arrive by 11:00 a.m. Please arrange a trade if you cannot attend or clean up on the day assigned. When you bring refreshments, it is your turn to be responsible for the clean up of the entire refreshment table including the coffee water and supplies. If you need help, just ask. By the way, thank you very much!
***************CALENDAR
OF UPCOMING EVENTS*************
May 24 Sunday A memorial tile in memory of Lenore Snodey will be installed at Pacific Unitarian Church on Sunday, May 24, immediately following the 10:30 a.m. church service. PUC invites you to this annual ceremony honoring several members and friends of PUC who have passed away during this year. Lunch will served afterward on the patio.
May
29 – Beach Cities Symphony 65th Season
“Artists of the Future Competition Winners”
Friday
at 8:15 p.m. with a pre-Concert lecture at 7:30 p.m.
Free
Admission-----Campus Parking $3
El
Camino College, Marsee Auditorium
Redondo
Beach Blvd. at Crenshaw in Torrance
Information: Peter and 310-379-9725 and http://BeachCitiesSymphony.org
***************Communications Corner**************************
In November, one of our members, Eleanor Thrane,
suffered a severe heart attack. At this time she is at a small rest home
not far from her residence in Torrance. She can have visitors. Call
Penny for more information.
Bonnie Folkart is recovering from Open Heart Surgery in
Torrance Memorial. She can have visitors and phone calls. For information
call Penny.
The last PSWIRL Summer Camp for Adults will take place in August at UU District Camp de Benneville Pines. Please checkout http://pswirl.org for more information and to register.
From UUA: We covenant to affirm and promise a free and responsible search for truth and meaning. A goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all.
How
do I become a member of the South Bay Unitarian Fellowship?
Membership is open to all persons
15 years of age or older who
sign a membership card expressing agreement with the purpose of the Fellowship.
Members become eligible to vote and hold office three months after
signing membership cards. Members are expected to participate in SBUF activities and to
provide a helping hand and financial support when needed and are able to do so.
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