All adults are welcome but it is important to RSVP to the contact person several days before an event takes place. To be added or removed from this email list, send your complete name, email address and phone number to Nancy Spence nancyactpar@cox.net
Starting in January... a life-changing book study about A NEW EARTH
Begin reading now so you will be able to share insights and inspiration with others on Sunday, Jan. 4
and then join us to discuss the famous book by Eckhart Tolle that followed THE POWER OF NOW. Led by Nancy Spence and Steve Spence, we will cover two chapters per week of this illuminating, enlightening, and uplifting book that shows readers how to awaken to a new state of consciousness for a better way of life. We will meet in the Annex (NW corner of Lindsay & Southern) from 6:00-7:30 p.m. for six Sundays until Feb. 8. Don’t miss the opportunity to study how we can transcend our ego-based thought to end conflict and suffering and create a more fulfilling existence. Contact person is Nancy Spence at nancyactpar@cox.net or 480-357-0998.
Saturday, Nov. 15 – HIKE on South Mountain
Beverly Canyon, Javelina Canyon, and/or Ridgeline Trail.
Plan to hike for two to three hours. We may form two different groups. The slower strollers may go only a few miles or part way. One group may go approximately 7 miles at a moderate pace. This is a fairly strenuous uphill climb with a rewarding view of Phoenix at the top. We will carpool to the parking lot and trailhead at Baseline and 46th St. There are no bathrooms or a Ramada. We may have an optional lunch afterwards, so plan to make a day of it! Bring at least 2 liters of water, shoes with good tread and a snack for break time. Meet at 7 a.m. at Rhodes Jr. High (1860 S Longmore – near Dobson & Baseline in Mesa) RSVP to Norma Bartelt by Friday 480-620-7813.
Saturday, Nov. 15 - Dining & Dancing at the Goldfield Saloon in East Apache Junction
http://www.goldfieldghosttown.com/saloon.html
Get adventuresome and join us in the old cowboy ghost town for a little country swinging.
RSVP (by Friday) to Nancy at nancyactpar@cox.net or 480-357-0998 (email preferred).
Leaving at 5 p.m., we’ll carpool from the “Sprouts” parking lot on the SE corner of Southern & Higley.
Tuesday, Nov. 18 - PLANNING MEETING (for Jan.-Feb. 2009 events)
Meet at 6:30 p.m. at Red Mountain Library (Power & Adobe Roads)
Bring your calendar and ideas of what you would like to host in January and February with specific information including: Date, time, location, carpool info, cost, name of the event and special sales job to excite people.
IMPORTANT – RSVP (by Monday) to Nancy at nancyactpar@cox.net or 480-357-0998 (email preferred).
Thursday, Nov. 27 - Two THANKSGIVING DAY Options
Option 1: Feasting at Sharon Zeigler’s Home for non-hikers
(461 N. Temple in Mesa - turn north off of University between Stapley and Horne)
Starts at 12:30. Bring a dish to share. Turkey and ham are provided.
Anyone is welcome as there is plenty of room out on the patio.
Call Sharon to RSVP 480-833-0161
Option 2: Hiking and Potluck at Usery Mountain Park ($6 park entrance fee)
10 a.m. - Hiking/Walking in the Park, NOON to afternoon/sunset - Gigantic Potluck
Bring a dish to share with 6-8 people (Nancy will provide the turkey and table service.) BYOB - Bring whatever you want to drink but no glass please. Also, you may want to bring a chair and wood to share in our fire (if it happens to be cool).
Contact Nancy Spence at nancyactpar@cox.net for more specific directions, but RSVP is not necessary. Bring friends and family.
Saturday, Nov. 29 – HIKE Wind Cave Trail East of Mesa at Usery Park
This is a moderate to strenuous uphill hike, returning the same way, about 3-4 miles RT. Meet at Nancy’s at 7 AM. Bring water, snack and a couple dollars for the park fee. Please RSVP for each hike in case there are changes due to weather or meeting places. RSVP to Kathy at morka14@juno.com or (480) 982-8400
Kayak Lessons – at Canyon Lake or Saguaro Lake
These may be arranged by an RSVP to Rick at rmeyer2621@yahoo.com
Equipment will be supplied.
Saturday, Dec. 6 – HIKE on South Mountain
Mormon Trail, Hidden Valley, and Fat Man's Pass
Plan to hike for two to three hours. We may form two different groups. The slower strollers may go only a few miles or part way. One group may go approximately 7 miles at a moderate pace. This is a fairly strenuous uphill climb with a rewarding view of Phoenix at the top. We will carpool to this trailhead at Baseline Rd and 24th Street in Phoenix. There are no bathrooms or a Ramada. We may have an optional lunch afterwards, so plan to make a day of it! Bring at least 2 liters of water, shoes with good tread and a snack for break time. Meet at 7 a.m. at Rhodes Jr. High (1860 S Longmore – near Dobson & Baseline in Mesa) RSVP to Norma Bartelt by Friday 480-620-7813.
Saturday, Dec. 6 – Sweet Adelines Fiesta Show
Meet at 2:30 at Highland High School (Power and Guadalupe Roads in Gilbert) for the 3 p.m. show. Cost is $15 a ticket. Call Carol Bright for more information and to RSVP by Dec. 3 (480-641-9016).
First Sundays, Dec. 7 - Meet & Greet Potluck
Introductions and potluck (after the last service) starting at about 11:45 in
the YFM Bldg./Annex. No RSVP necessary for this one and you can bring any
nutritious dish you would like to share. Table service and water is provided.
Contact person is Nancy Spence nancyactpar@cox.net
Saturday Dec. 13 – HIKE Miner’s Needle Trail, East of Apache Junction
This is a 6-mile RT hike into the Superstitions, in and returning back the same way. This starts at the Peralta Trailhead. Meet behind the Village Inn on Apache Trail between Ironwood and Idaho Rds at 7 AM. Please RSVP for each hike in case there are changes due to weather or meeting places. RSVP to Kathy at morka14@juno.com or (480) 982-8400
Saturday, Dec. 13 – Julia’s Multi-Group Christmas Party 7:30 p.m. $5 cover charge
BYOB and bring a "quality" potluck dish (meaning no packaged cookies, snacks, chips, etc., and please no grocery store-bought desserts!) Kudos to those who bring a main dish, crock pot plug-ins and grill available. The hopelessly "potluck challenged" can e-mail Julia jgenevy@juno.com to request no-cook items you could contribute. DRESS WARMLY, party is outdoors. DIRECTIONS: In Scottsdale take Camelback Rd one mile east of Hayden to just before Camelback dead ends into the Pima Rd wall, turn right on 87th Street. Party house is located at 4433 N. 87th Street, Scottsdale, one house S. of Camelback, red brick house next to the alley on left. No RSVP necessary.
Saturday, Dec 20th – HIKE Fremont Saddle, East of Apache Junction
This could be the most beautiful hike in AZ! Don’t miss it! It starts at the Peralta Trailhead in the Superstition Mountains and is a strenuous uphill hike, returning the same way for a total of 5 miles. Meet behind the Village Inn on Apache Trail, between Ironwood and Idaho Rds, at 7 AM. Please RSVP for each hike in case there are changes due to weather or meeting places. RSVP to Kathy at morka14@juno.com or (480) 982-8400
Saturday, Dec. 20 – Unity of Mesa Singles 6th Annual Christmas Party
at Walt Stover’s house on 3935 N Recker Road (N. of Thomas) at 7:00 p.m.
Join us for great food, fun, fellowship and our fabulously traditional gift exchange. Bring a $10 gift and a special snack to share with 8 people. Also BYOB. Wear your Christmas outfit and a big smile. RSVP (by Thursday, Dec. 18) to Walt at (480) 854-4699 walt_hs@hotmail.com
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If you would like to host an event other than these listed, please attend the Planning Meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18 (see above)
