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Dinner with Wolfes
Hey all!
Dayra and Russ Wolfe are hosting a dinner this Saturday, Nov. 13th, at 5pm. They are going to be providing pasta and drinks (including hot chocolate). It would be amazing if some of you would be willing to bring sides like garlic bread and green salad, as well as some desserts.
Join us at Anne and Steve’s on October 23rd.
Next week Anne and Steve are hosting us (Saturday, October 23rd at 5pm) out at Goat Lodge. They will be providing chili- we are going to bring sides, desserts, and drinks.
Can't wait to see you there!
If you wanna join in, sign up here. (Hint: after clicking the link, click on the date of the event to get started).
Zoom Links for ALL Groups
Christmas Service
Join us on Wednesday December 22nd at 6pm for a quiet, contemplative Christmas service.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82380343017
Yoga With Nancy
Meeting ID: 969 4077 6047
Email Nancy for time, date, and password info.
Monday
SMART Recovery at 6:00pm: https://smartrecovery.zoom.us/j/5842004202
Meeting ID: 584 200 4202
Phone: 1-929-436-2866
Tuesday
Intro to the Enneagram at 1:00pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83500260660
Meeting ID: 835 0026 0660
SMART Recovery at 6:00 pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84835738693
Meeting ID: 848 3573 8693
(In person location for SMART: VCU’s Rams in Recovery Clubhouse. 1103 W Marshall St.)
Wednesday
Enneagram Lunch and Learn at 12:00pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87277865062
Meeting ID: 872 7786 5062
Women’s Group at 6:30 pm : https://zoom.us/j/896535284
Meeting ID: 896-535-284
Men's Group at 7:00 pm: https://zoom.us/j/181338894?pwd=Q2RKd3gzc1hGYkNoN1Y3c0hiZTJNdz09
Meeting ID: 181-338-894
Thursday
Family Education at 6:30 pm: https://vcu.zoom.us/j/299427496
Friday
Nar-Anon at 7pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/934985342 and Meeting ID: 934 985 342
Saturday
5:00 pm: https://zoom.us/j/436687976
Meeting ID: 436-687-976
Sunday
Worship and Community at 9:30 am: https://zoom.us/j/613955597
Meeting ID: 613-955-597
Monday SMART:Online Only
Hey all!
Temporarily our Monday night SMART meeting led by Walt Smith will be hosted online only. We will keep you posted as to when it returns to its hybrid format.
SMART Recovery at 6:00pm: https://smartrecovery.zoom.us/j/5842004202
Meeting ID: 584 200 4202
Phone: 1-929-436-2866
Tuesday SMART Meeting Location Change
The Tuesday night SMART meeting is now meeting in person (and hybrid).
Location: VCU’s Rams in Recovery Clubhouse. 1103 W. Marshall St.
Saturday September 4th Info + Sign up!
Hey all-
Lora Hamilton is hosting us on Saturday, September 4th at 5pm. She's going to provide drinks and everyone else can bring a dish to share (or just come and hang out- your choice!)
Also, if you’re interested in hosting on a future Saturday, here’s the sign up to host: https://app.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=22608790&appointmentType=21961966
Instructions: Just click on the date of the Saturday that you want to host, click the continue button, and then answer the questions letting us know how many people you can host, the time, whether or not there will be food, etc. etc. and we’ll get a sign up on the website.
Thanks all!
PS- Of course, in the spirit of community, it’s great to gather together whether we’ve setup an official time to do it or not…we’re just using Saturday nights as a way of jump-starting that process.
August 21st Party Sign up!
Hey all, Joe and Lori Owen are hosting us at Robious Landing Shelter 3 on August 21st from 5:30-8:00pm. There will be fun outdoor activities and they are providing BBQ- everyone else’s job is to show up and bring sides!
Here’s a link to sign up: https://app.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=22608790&appointmentType=21866522
Saturday July 17 Sign up!
Hey all-
This Saturday (July 17) Carolyn and Tim Kirkbride are hosting you crazy cats and kittens from 5:30-7:30 at the Terraces at the Swift Creek Clubhouse. Here’s a note from Carolyn on the event:
We'll provide the main dish and soft drinks, please bring a side dish or dessert.
We like charades, participation optional! sign up here.
Also, we’re looking for hosts for the rest of July, if you’re interested.
Here’s the link to host: https://app.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=22608790&appointmentType=21961966
Instructions: Just click on the date of the Saturday that you want to host, click the continue button, and then answer the questions letting us know how many people you can host, the time, whether or not there will be food, etc. etc. and we’ll get a sign up on the website.
Thanks all!
PS- Of course, in the spirit of community, it’s great to gather together whether we’ve setup an official time to do it or not…we’re just using Saturday nights as a way of jump-starting that process.
Saturday July 10 Sign up!
Hey all-
Pete and Teresa are hosting us on July 10 at 6pm and are providing dinner, sign up here.
Also, we’re looking for hosts for the rest of July, if you’re interested.
Here’s the link to host: https://app.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=22608790&appointmentType=21961966
Instructions: Just click on the date of the Saturday that you want to host, click the continue button, and then answer the questions letting us know how many people you can host, the time, whether or not there will be food, etc. etc. and we’ll get a sign up on the website.
Thanks all!
PS- Of course, in the spirit of community, it’s great to gather together whether we’ve setup an official time to do it or not…we’re just using Saturday nights as a way of jump-starting that process.
Updates on Saturday nights (July 3, 10, and beyond)!
Hey all-
Here’s on update on the next few Saturday nights. There is no host for the 3rd- plus it’s a holiday weekend- so we will not be meeting.
We have a host for the 10th…and then a wide open schedule if you’d like to sign up.
Of course, in the spirit of community, it’s great to gather together whether we’ve setup an official time to do it or not…we’re just using Saturday nights as a way of jump-starting that process.
Here’s the link to sign up to host: https://app.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=22608790&appointmentType=21961966
Just click on the date of the Saturday that you want to host, click the continue button, and then answer the questions letting us know how many people you can host, the time, whether or not there will be food, etc. etc. and we’ll get a sign up on the website.
Thanks all!
Saturday June 19 Sign up
Saturday night people!
Steve and Anne Wilson are hosting us this Saturday at 4pm! Here's a message from Anne on the event:
Runs from 4:00 pm until as long as you would like to stay
Music with Brian and Steve on the deck
We are providing BBQ and fixins, watermelon, seltzer water and bottled water. You are welcome to bring anything else you might prefer.
Bring chairs, blankets and any yard games you would like.
Parking will be marked at the bottom of our driveway.
Saturday June 12 Sign up
Saturday night people!
Owen and Kim are hosting this week! They live in Powhatan, for you planners, and they have kayaking, swimming, and fishing available. There will be food- and we will send more details when your appointment reminder goes out. Gathering around 5pm, eating around 6pm.
Saturday June 5 Sign-Up
Our host for Saturday is Tom and Terrie- and we're a go! They're hosting us from 6-8pm.
From Terrie:
We will provide food and drink. Menu is undecided (thinking pizzas, salad), but we will try to have a mix of GF/veggie options. Folks are welcome to bring their own if they have special dietary needs/preferences.
Event is weather permitting. We will need to cancel if we can't have it outside.
We will set up for cornhole. We have a pretty big yard, so folks are welcome to bring other games, etc.
Please sign up if you plan to attend so they know how many to expect: (click here).
We’re open.
As of Sunday, June 6, we’re fully re-open for our Sunday morning service. No sign-up required.
We will not yet be doing food or coffee, so come with a full belly and maybe bring your own mug (with a top please- you’ve seen our carpet).
Sign ups for May 29 and 30
Hey all, Russ and Dayra are hosting this Saturday night, May 29, at 6:30 pm, click here to sign up.
Sign ups week of May 17
Sign up post for the week of May 17.
Saturday- Lora Hamilton will host a potluck style dinner at 6pm. Sign up here.
Here's the Sunday morning sign up link. Just FYI- it's the same link every week- so feel free to save it. Or feel free to just set yourself up a recurring appointment (if you do that, though, be a dear if you can't make it and cancel the appointment so someone else can have the slot).
Sign ups for Week of May 10-16
Hey all,
We do not currently have a host for this Saturday night (May 15), if you’re willing to host us, just click here and let us know how many people you’re comfortable hosting, the time, where, and if you want us to bring any food.
Note: To sign up, just click the link above, click on Saturday’s date, click continue, fill in the info, click “complete appointment.”
If you want to sign up for worship for May 16, click here.
May 9th Worship Sign up
Dear Community -
Our first week back in person went well! Now on to the next one. I will continue to include our guidelines in these announcements so you all know what to expect.
Here's what you need to know:
1. Please register by clicking here to reserve a seat in the Sunday service. Space will be limited based on current VA Department of Health guidelines and the size of our room. Space will be reserved on a first come first served basis. Things to keep in mind as you sign up: Please only sign up once. If you're a couple, please sign up individually.
2. We ask that you wear masks while you are attending the service. Masks should fit snugly and should cover your nose and mouth and should remain in place while you are inside the building. Disposable masks will be available at the door. (Not only is this a health/safety guideline, it just generally helps others feel safe during a time of transition and anxiety. We know not everyone will be happy about wearing masks, but we're requesting this as an act of neighborliness).
3. Please practice social distancing by maintaining a 6 feet of space between yourself and others.
4. Should you experience symptoms of Covid or have come in contact with someone who has Covid please refrain from attending in person service.
5. Please enter the building through the main lobby door (your typical Sunday entrance).
6. Windows will be open to enhance ventilation; please dress accordingly because it might get a little chilly.
7. For those you who are part of a quaran-team together, you can disregard the 6 ft. guideline and sit in seats next to each other but at a 6 ft. distance from other attendees.
8. Sanitizing stations will be located at entry and exit doors and bathrooms. When exiting the bathrooms, please keep the exhaust fan on and open door wide!
9. At the close of the service we ask you to sit tight while we dismiss the group in stages so we don't have a bottleneck at the door, and humbly request you to socialize in the parking lot. (The exit door will be the door near the men's restroom on the “office” side of the building).
10. No food or drink will be served at the service. You can bring your own beverage if you like!
11. Music will consist of recordings/video of Steve and Brian.
12. Please contact Northstar if you suffer Covid like symptoms or test positive for Covid after attending the service by texting Scott or Teresa or going to the website.
13. We will continue to monitor relevant COVID-related statistics and make judgment calls about pausing the service if/when the team determines that to be a necessary health measure.
With gratitude for small steps - The Post Pandemic, we're gonna make this happen, Team!
New SMART Meeting starts April 27th.
Hey all,
We have a brand new SMART recovery meeting starting at 6pm on April 27th, being led by Emily T, a friend we met through Rams in Recovery.
Here’s the Zoom link: All are welcome!
Sign up to attend Sunday morning, May 2nd.
Dear Community -
As we begin to meet together at Northstar we will follow health protocols designed to keep our community safe. Opinions differ among individuals regarding the safety of meeting in person, we want to respect all by providing an in person service as well as a Zoom alternative. We ask those who attend in person follow measures to protect other attendees and increase the comfort level of all.
While this is not the Northstar we remember so fondly, it is the Northstar which we can have at this time. As the situation improves Northstar will move towards the service we were accustomed to and the fellowship we enjoyed prior to the Pandemic.
Thank you for your support and cooperation.
Here's what you need to know:
1. Please register by clicking here to reserve a seat in the Sunday service. Space will be limited based on current VA Department of Health guidelines and the size of our room. Space will be reserved on a first come first served basis. Things to keep in mind as you sign up: Please only sign up once. If you sign up more than once, then we get an inaccurate tally and have seats open that we could otherwise fill. If you're a couple, please sign up individually.The way the system works is you sign up for individual seats so signing up individually helps us make sure we have an accurate count and enough seats for our signer-uppers.
2. We ask that you wear masks while you are attending the service. Masks should fit snugly and should cover your nose and mouth and should remain in place while you are inside the building. Disposable masks will be available at the door. (Not only is this a health/safety guideline, it just generally helps others feel safe during a time of transition and anxiety. We know not everyone will be happy about wearing masks, but we're requesting this as an act of neighborliness).
3. Please practice social distancing by maintaining a 6 feet of space between yourself and others.
4. Should you experience symptoms of Covid or have come in contact with someone who has Covid please refrain from attending in person service.
5. Please enter the building through the main lobby door (your typical Sunday entrance).
6. Windows will be open to enhance ventilation; please dress accordingly because it might get a little chilly.
7. For those you who are part of a quaran-team together, you can disregard the 6 ft. guideline and sit in seats next to each other but at a 6 ft. distance from other attendees.
8. Sanitizing stations will be located at entry and exit doors and bathrooms. When exiting the bathrooms, please keep the exhaust fan on and open door wide!
9. At the close of the service we ask you to sit tight while we dismiss the group in stages so we don't have a bottleneck at the door, and humbly request you to socialize in the parking lot. (The exit door will be the door near the men's restroom on the “office” side of the building).
10. No food or drink will be served at the service. You can bring your own beverage if you like!
11. Music will consist of recordings/video of Steve and Brian.
12. Please contact Northstar if you suffer Covid like symptoms or test positive for Covid after attending the service by texting Scott or Teresa or going to the website.
13. We will continue to monitor relevant COVID-related statistics and make judgment calls about pausing the service if/when the team determines that to be a necessary health measure.
With gratitude for small steps - The Post Pandemic, we're gonna make this happen, Team!