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.
Food for Thought Book Club discussion group
The Food for Thought Book Club meets in Fellowship Hall on the 3rd Monday, Sept. through June, 1:30-3 pm, except the June meeting which is 1-4 pm. Everyone is welcome. The only requirement is that you have read the book selection for the particular meeting that you attend. Please contact Nancy Kumpf nkumpf@icloud.com or Barb Wallace barbarawallace666@gmail.com for more information.
Food for Thought Book Club Selections 2026-27
Mon., Sept. 21, 1:30-3 pm Shelley Read (2023) Go as a River
Mon., Oct. 19, 1:30-3 pm Kazuo Ishiguro (2005) Never Let Me Go
Mon., Nov. 16, 1:30-3 pm Emma Donoghue (2015) The Paris Express
Mon., Dec. 21, 1:30-3 pm Alan Doyle (2025) The Smiling Land: All Around the Circle in My NFL and Labrador
Mon., Jan. 18, 1:30-3 pm Percival Everett (2024) James
Mon., Feb. 15, 1:30-3 pm Elinor Florence (2025) Finding Flora
Mon., Mar.15, 1:30-3 pm Amor Towles (2011) The Rules of Civility
Mon., Apr.19, 1:30-3 pm Karen Armstrong (2022) Sacred Nature: Restoring Our Ancient Bond with the Natural World
Mon., May.17, 1:30-3 pm Loghan Paylor (2024) The Cure for Drowning
Mon., June 21, 1pm-4 pm Pot Luck Lunch and Book Choosing for next year
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 2:00 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 @ 2:00 p.m. on:
- Sept. 14 and 28
- Oct. 26
- Nov. 9 and 23
- Dec. 14 and 28
Should you have any questions, contact Louise McKinney (she/her), who is co-facilitating.