Adult Education & Community
Upcoming Courses
TBD
Ongoing Activities
ZUUMers & Boomers
ZUUmer – A person, specifically a Unitarian Universalist, born around or before 1946, who is full of spirit and vitality.
Boomer – A person born during the post World War II “baby boom,” approximately between the years 1946 & 1964.
The ZUUmers and Boomers offer a variety of social activities on an ongoing basis. These allow seniors to meet other like-minded members of the congregation, enjoy their company, and to participate with them in the many amenities offered in Hamilton.
A Planning Group, open to all, meets three times a year to plan, organize and evaluate events. The First Unitarian Church of Hamilton allocates funds to assist in the running of the program. A (senior) volunteer coordinates the program.
Frank Ahern’s Presentations on “Our Expanding View of the Universe”:
Presentation
Drumming Circle
Anyone can drum. Drumming appeals to our sense of rhythm. Drumming gets us out of our heads. It is a relaxing, meditative group activity.
Every Friday 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall for those double-vaccinated.
Food for Thought Book Club discussion group
The Book Club is open to everyone. The only requirement is that you have read the book that is being discussed. We discuss one preselected book each month from Sept to June. Meetings are on the 3rd Monday of each month and last from 1:30 to 3 pm. We hope we will be able to meet in the Fellowship Hall this year. Come “out” and give us a try.
Food for Thought Book Club, Sept. 2024 – June 2025 – All meetings in Fellowship Hall, unless changed to ZOOM in
winter months
The book club has selected the following books for 2024-25.
The only requirement for joining us is that you have read the book
that is being discussed that particular month.
Nancy Kumpf is the coordinator of the book club. You may contact
her with questions or suggestions.
Mon., Sept. 16, 1:30-3 pm
Saving Us: A climate scientist’s case for hope and healing in
a divided world (2021) by Katharine Hayhoe (available in
Church Library)
Mon., Oct. 21, 1:00-3 pm (meet and greet with author 1-1:30)
Finding Edward (2022) by
Sheila Murray
Mon., Nov. 18, 1:30-3 pm
Unearthing: A story of tangled love and family secrets (2023) by
Kyo Maclear
Mon., Dec. 16, 1:30-3 pm
All the Colour in the World: A Novel (2023) by C.S. Richardson
Mon., Jan. 20, 1:30-3 pm
Lessons in Chemistry (2022) by Bonnie Garmus
Mon., Feb. 17, 1:30-3 pm
The Reason You Walk (2015) by Wab Kinew
Mon., March 17, 1:30-3 pm
Caste: The Origins of our Discontents (2021) by Isabel Wilkerson
Mon., April 21, 1:30-3 pm
Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art (2020) by James Nestor
Mon., May 19, 1:30-3 pm
The War We Won Apart (2024) by Nahlah Ayed
Mon., June 16, 12:30-4 pm (allow for potluck and book choosing for 2025-26)
The Women (2024) by Kristin Hannah
Mindfulness Mondays
For those who’d appreciate an opportunity for collective quiet reflection in their week, The First Unitarian Church of Hamilton once again offers Mindfulness Mondays, an Insight Meditation group that meets every second and fourth Monday starting at 2:30 p.m.
These sessions are led by Melanie Schwindt (she/her), a graduate of the University of California’s Greater Good and Science Department at Berkley and an instructor at Mindfulness Hamilton. Melanie strives to meet people where they are physically, emotionally, and mentally, offering tools and practices that can assist us in navigating the challenges we all experience in life.
Mindfulness Mondays – 60 minutes in length—provides time for guided gentle movement, meditation, quiet reflection and some group discussion. Chairs are provided. Should you prefer to sit on the floor, please bring your own meditation cushion, yoga mat or blanket.
Meets @ 2:30 p.m. on:
- Sept. 9th and 23rd
- Oct. 14th and 28th
- Nov. 11th and 25th
- Dec. 9th
Should you have any questions, contact Louise McKinney (she/her), who is co-facilitating.