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Events
The Third Annual Hale Smith Day Event
Sunday, February 5, 2012 at 1:00PM at SNUUC
The first event -- both a concert and a SNUUC art opening -- is dedicated to the memory of the distinguished African-American composer and Freeport resident, Hale Smith. Appearing in concert will be TOMOKO, "The Asian Empress of Soul", Natalya Simone, "Freeport's Songbird", Tara Nova, an exciting jazz singer, our own DrUUmatics - SNUUC's all-female African drum ensemble, and supporting musicians. The event includes an art opening by SNUUC's South Ocean Art Gallery featuring the works of young black artists from Nassau Community College and from south Nassau high school art programs. Immediately following the concert, all are invited to a Meet-The-Musicians and Artists reception. (Tickets at the door: $15, seniors $10, students $5. Advance sale via SNUUC)
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For the Love of SNUUC
Everyone is invited to an Intergenerational Luncheon and Fundraiser for the Midnight Run & Smile in a Bag & other Social Action Activities. Join RE for lunch on Sunday February 12 at noon in the RE Wing. This event is sponsored by the Children & Youth of SNUUC & the RE Committee.
Suggested donation is $5.00. All congregants are invited to a hearty winter lunch and some Getting-to-Know-You activities. Committee members are invited to share your special SNUUC interests with the young people of SNUUC. Please RSVP to David Silver at dre@snuuc.org
Vocal Concert and Art Show Event
Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 1:00PM at SNUUC
Our celebration of Black History Month continues with a vocal recital featuring "Freeport's Songbird", Natalya Simone and jazz singer extraordinaire, Tara Nova with pianists/composers Paul Hefner and Jay Anthony Gach. They will be performing traditional Negro spirituals, music by Hale Smith, Ellington, Gershwin, and songs on texts by African-American poets and writers. An art exhibit hung by SNUUC's South Ocean Art Gallery features works by local young black artists. A reception to meet the musicians and artists concludes the event. (Tickets: $15, Seniors $10, and students $5. Advance sale via SNUUC.) CLICK HERE FOR FLYER
Watch for announcements and opportunities to secure tickets. There will be an advance sale special price for both concerts that includes a light snack before the concerts, preferred seating and admittance to the receptions.
Want to help? Beside being in your seat on Feb 5 and Feb 26, there are many ways you can participate in this special ministry. Tasks exist of all sizes: joining the event committee, publicizing, preparing African-American foods for the reception, setting up, cleaning up, ushering, staffing the gate, looking after the musicians and artists, selling advertising, soliciting and making monetary donations to help pay event expenses. Find a task that fits you. See any of us: Ellen Zaehringer-Gach, Jay Anthony Gach, Jean Smyth-Crocetto, Kristin Seyfried, Ian Cathcart, Sharon Nanos, Diane Hawkins.
Have you been to our Thrift Shop lately? Our Thrift Shop, located at 22 West Merrick Road here in Freeport, is a terrific place to shop and to donate clean, gently used saleable merchandise. It’s also a great place to volunteer some time. Speak to Susan Schukat, the manager at the Thrift Shop, Deb Scharf, Thrift Shop committee president, or Rosemary Olander Beach to find out how you can help. Did you know that the SNUUC Thrift Shop's yearly income contributes more than $10,000 a year to the operating funds of the congregation? To do this, they need donations, which the shop sells at a low cost, to keep these funds coming in. Our Thrift Shop Committee urges you to donate clothes and hard goods;(pots, pans, dinnerware, silverware, small to medium sized furniture, appliances, new-in-the-box items that you received as a gift and don't need or want) and whatever else you think might brighten up someone's life. Our Thrift Shop is open Monday through Saturday; hours are from 10 am to 4 pm, whenever possible. The phone number is 223-3974.
UU Community Events
Come to the Victorian Tea presented by the UU Congregation of Central Nassau, 223 Stewart Avenue (at Nassau Boulevard) in Garden City. A lovely afternoon Victorian Tea is served. Enjoy tea sandwiches, scones, homemade pastries and good conversation! This Saturday, January 28 at 2-4 pm Ticket reservations - $18 (seniors $16) Tickets at Door - $22 seniors $20) Group seating by request Email: Patsy (ramabachi@aol.com) or UUCCN (516) 248-8855.
The UU Congregation of Central Nassau, Stewart Ave in Garden City, invites you to their upcoming Garden Stage concert. Enjoy the YaYas & Honor Finnegan on February 3, $18 Adv/$20 door. Honor Finnegan is the Susan Boyle of quirky indie folk, only hotter. The YaYas tell stories in songs that make you think and sometimeslaugh. They tell stories between the songs that make you laugh and sometimes think. Both shows are at 8:30 with Open Mike 7:30 (sign-up at 7). For tickets and information; calendar@uuccn.org 248-8891 www.GardenStage.com, www.uuccn.org
Card Making & Scrapbooking available in the SNUUC RE Wing, on Sunday February 12, from 3pm to 6pm.You can make 10 cards in a Holiday or celebration theme, or even an assortment of UU themed cards, or a 4 page Scrapbook Layout. All supplies are included, class is $20. You must RSVP to be included please contact Paula Rosenberg for more information: paulaluvs2stamp@aol.com Bring a Friend! Enjoy the Fun!
Current Opportunities for Personal Growth and Service
Gentle Yoga with Spirit classes at SNUUC
Our next Tuesday 6-week series will begin on Tuesday, February 7th and run continuously through March 13th. Tuesday classes meet from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. The next Thursday 6-week series will begin on Thursday, February 2nd and will run continuously through March 8th. Thursday classes meet from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. The fee for either series is $75, payable at the first class. Drop-in fee for either class is $20/class and is available only as space permits.
Drumming
Thursdays from 6 – 8pm, a small and dedicated group learns West African and Afro-Caribbean rhythms. You are always welcome to join us. Classes are $20. There is usually a drum available if you can't bring your own. Please see our Drum Ministry website for class and event information, at http://www.druumatics.org.
Choir News
If you've been thinking about joining the choir, now is the time. Attend three choir rehearsals on Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. to see if we can make beautiful music together. Call Ellen Zaehringer-Gach or Joe McAuley if you are interested.
Monday Night Pilates at SNUUC
5-6pm, only $12 per class - no contracts to sign, no commitment, just come and stretch!
Questions? Contact Bonny Levenson or Jeanne Menoutis.
IMPROV Classes!
Fill your New Year with playfulness, collaboration, self-confidence and fun! Sundays at SNUUC, 12:30-2:30pm, January 9, 16, 23, 30. $100 ($80 for returning students). Speak with Brian Larkin or to sign up, e-mail Michael at classes@michaelrock.com. This class is open to adults and youth 15 years and older. All levels of experience welcome. Instructor Michael Rock is a Broadway performer, award-winning director and college professor. He has been teaching acting and improvisation for over 20 years at The Second City, NYU, Marymount Manhattan College and others. He has trained first-time performers, professional actors, corporate executives and everyone in between. His classes are professional and focused, yet fun, supportive and relaxed.
www.longislandimprov.com
Compassionate Communication
Is this your year to explore the potential of Compassionate Communication in your personal or professional life?
The Compassionate Communication practice group has become a vital small group ministry at SNUUC, open to all adults and youths (11th grade and up). Participants have reflected on the depth of connections made within the group as well as the potential for transformation in their outside relationships as they learn to communicate compassionately and clearly with new skills and empathy. The next 13-session series begins Saturday, February 5. Join us in the Foyer from 9:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. for 13 Saturday mornings. Pre-registration is requested, so if you plan on attending the fall series, or know someone who is interested in joining us, please contact Anne Fleming (afleming528@gmail.com) or Barbara Singer (barbara.singer@gmail.com).
Rev. Paul Ratzlaff first introduced Marshall Rosenberg's process of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) to SNUUC in 2003. Since then, more than 50 members and friends have participated in one or more of the 13-session series offered at SNUUC in the fall and spring of each year. Each practice group works with the text Nonviolent Communication – A Language of Life, 2nd ed, by Marshall Rosenberg, PhD. and related interactive exercises which work to support the teachings presented within each chapter.
UNICRAFTERS
They are not a SNUUC secret society (or are they?). They are actually a group of creative individuals who meet in the foyer every Thursday to make distinctive articles to be sold during the December holiday season.
Unicrafters start regular Thursday afternoon meetings on September 16 from 1:00 to 3:30 PM in the Foyer. Come join us for creative craft expression, great conversation and yummy treats. Experience and talent not a prerequisite. (They will teach you!) Our Unicrafters are; Alice Spatt, Helen Joy, Nicki Barry, Rita Tancredi and Robin Norris.