All those who identify as women are invited to bring your humor, lunch and handwork (optional) to Lori Saccardi’ s spacious home in Issaquah for conversation with other East Shore women. Dessert and beverages will be served. Please Register so Lori can make appropriate accommodations and directions will be sent to you, too!
How do we know what we know? How does our background and training influence our ability to recognize the truth? What unique factors influence women’s relationship to knowledge? How can women move from being silenced or relying on the opinions of others to a dynamic ability to reason critically while retaining a strong sense of one’s own intuitive knowing?
All those who identify as women are invited to experience the beautiful fall colors and garden design at Kubota Gardens. We will spend about an hour on this casual walking tour with Geri. Meet at the entrance Welcome Board near the parking lot.
After choosing your topic, you will learn how to organize your photos and upload them to Shutterfly to create a beautiful “real” album! Catherine will provide a handout with instructions and alternative resources. Even if you aren’t technically proficient, you can pick up ideas. Mini-albums of special events make lovely gifts. Live attendance limited to 20 first registrants; Zoom availability is unlimited.
Please join us to hike the Trillium Trail in Redmond Watershed Preserve. This is a 1.8 mile (3.6 mi round trip) easy hike through beautiful deep forest. It is out and back so one may turn around at any point. No pets allowed, other than horses. We will meet up at the trailhead at 21760 Novelty Road.
We are planning a walk through Kubota on April 13 beginning at 2:00. Probably 1 - 1.5 hours. In the meantime, Kubota is lovely year round. It is a 20 acre urban gem, located in a residential neighborhood, not too far from the Rainier Beach Light Rail station. Right now there aren't too many flowers, but you can really see the beautiful branching of the maple trees and so many shades of green. It is not too busy this time of year, especially during the week days. There is no charge for parking or entrance. Check it out!
Do you get exasperated when someone makes a statement you cannot abide, one that offends your personal values? What do you do? Counter statement? Argue? Remain silent but resolve to end your relationship because your values are too vast to bridge?
In today’s world, differences in belief and values are common. Because these conflicts merit tough discussions if we are to co-exist in harmony, how we listen to others’ viewpoints and then take thoughtful actions can often neutralize a combative situation.
During our retreat, we will explore our personal responses to conflict; we will learn how to hear others without judgment, express our ideas clearly, and practice new responsive skills that retain our integrity and respect. All of this is in a fun, supportive, interactive environment!
Join Women's Perspective for their annual tea honoring Margaret Fuller. Our Keynote Speaker will be our own Col. Peggy Phillips, U.S. Air Force (Retired) speaking about how her UU beliefs and principles have influenced her career in aviation, her East Shore Unitarian Church activities, and home life. We will also be honoring two women being inducted into the Clara Barton Sisterhood for their service to others.
Guests are invited to bring appetizers and salads to share and the Steering Committee will provide drinks: coffee, tea, waters and wine while we gather on Kirtie’s Back Porch and in her beautiful garden. We’ll catch up on what’s happened and submit ideas for next year’s activities. No cost but please bring your ideas and register here so we can plan accordingly.
All those who identify as women to share in ESUC sisterhood through learning about reproductive justice history and how women helped women with direct assistance. We will show the film "The Janes."
All those who identify as women are invited to hike in the Cool of the Fall at Beaver Lake Preserve in Sammamish with Barb Clagett. We’ll hike for an hour and a half or so, some a bit hilly, some level, including the Hazel Wolf Wetlands. Afterwards, you are invited to our house for refreshments and can head home by 4:00 pm to miss most traffic.
Pass along games and puzzles you are ready to share, and get some “new” ones!
All those who identify as women are invited to share a potluck dinner before, and discussion after, a showing of “Wonder Women – The Untold Story of American Superheroines.”
All those who identify as women are invited to join us as we continue the hands-on Doll Project, and interactively explore the impact of colonization, historical trauma, and the loss of Indigenous identity fueling the MMIWP (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People) crisis. Our presenter, Carolyn DeFord, will also educate us on the importance of Native American culture in identity and resilience.
All those who identify as women are invited to share a potluck dinner before, and discussion after, a showing of “In Our Mother's Gardens."