Interest Groups
We are diverse group with many varied interests. To build community around these varied interests, the congregation developed Interest Groups. Anyone in the congregation can start a group if enough others show similar passions. That also means as participation wanes, these groups dissolve. Therefore, this is an evolving, changing part of UUVC.
Below is a list and description of the current Interest Groups and coordinators for each group. Contact information my be found in the Church Directory.
Fourth Friday Film Fest
A full length movie is shown on the 4th Friday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Community Hall. The name of the movie, as well as information about it, is included in the UUVC monthly Newsletter. Pamper yourself and come enjoy a movie with us.
Coordinator is Cloe Bayer.
Coordinator is Cloe Bayer.
Mah Jongg
The group meets on Mondays from 1:00 pm. All skill levels are welcome. If you are interested in learning the game, let us know. It's best to call before coming just to make sure we are playing and to plan for mah jongg sets and tables.
Coordinator is Terry Marx.
Coordinator is Terry Marx.
Game Night
Many of us enjoy a variety of board and card games on the 2nd Saturday of each month We begin at 5:00 p.m. We eat first and play games afterwards. Bring a dish to share. It's always a surprise!
Coordinator is Marjorie Lakey.
Coordinator is Marjorie Lakey.
Dining Out
Dining Out groups were designed for those who like to venture out for dining and socializing at our
numerous nice restaurants, both locally and in the greater Hot Springs area. It’s a great way for newer
members and friends of UUVC to get to know fellow UU'ers on a more social level. Each "Dining Out"
group will number around six people, which keeps the group more intimate while dining. Each couple
(or team of singles), in turn, will agree to find a restaurant that they like (or wish to explore) and then make the necessary arrangements for the group to dine at that place for their month. Ask those who recently participated and they will tell you how much fun it is. Food and friendship are the goals of this activity.
Contact Janine Bethscheider for more information.
numerous nice restaurants, both locally and in the greater Hot Springs area. It’s a great way for newer
members and friends of UUVC to get to know fellow UU'ers on a more social level. Each "Dining Out"
group will number around six people, which keeps the group more intimate while dining. Each couple
(or team of singles), in turn, will agree to find a restaurant that they like (or wish to explore) and then make the necessary arrangements for the group to dine at that place for their month. Ask those who recently participated and they will tell you how much fun it is. Food and friendship are the goals of this activity.
Contact Janine Bethscheider for more information.
Surprise Social Hours
Surprise Social Hours were introduced to UU’ers in August 2019. These events are more casual opportunities for Members and Friends to engage and socialize. Here’s how it works: Several hosts agree to open their homes for a few hours on a specific date. People who sign up will be asked to prepare snacks/hors d’oeuvres (simple is fine) to share and bring their own beverages (wine, beer, soft drinks, etc.). Several days in advance, participants will be assigned randomly to one of the hosts’ homes. That’s the surprise! On the appointed day and time, participants will go enjoy a few hours of fun, food, and conversation!
Contact Janine Bethscheider for more information.
Contact Janine Bethscheider for more information.
Sleeping Mats
The Plarn Sleeping Mats Group meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 9-11a.m. in the Community Hall. We provide sleeping mats, made from re-cycled plastic bags, for the homeless in Garland County. Crocheters are always needed. However, anyone can do other steps in the process. Please give this worthy cause your consideration.
Coordinator is Marilyn Matzek.
Coordinator is Marilyn Matzek.
Fiber Arts--Hooks 'n Needles
The Fiber Arts—Hooks ‘n Needles group will meet on the second and fourth Wednesday afternoons, 1-3 pm in the Conference Room. We welcome any and all forms of “fiber” work.
For more information, contact Marjorie McCleskey or Suzette Watson.
For more information, contact Marjorie McCleskey or Suzette Watson.
Food Fanatics: Fiery/Spicy Foods
We are exploring interest among aficionados of fiery and/or spicy foods in joining a Zoom-based interest group (tentatively labeled Food Fanatics: Fiery/Spicy Foods Interest Group.
Anyone with an interest in participating in such a group is encouraged to contact John Swinburn (either by email or phone; his contact information is in the Church Directory page on the UUVC website). We expect to report on whether this group will “gel” in an upcoming issue of the UUVC monthly newsletter.
Anyone with an interest in participating in such a group is encouraged to contact John Swinburn (either by email or phone; his contact information is in the Church Directory page on the UUVC website). We expect to report on whether this group will “gel” in an upcoming issue of the UUVC monthly newsletter.