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No Service on December 26th!
We have chosen NOT to meet next Sunday the 26th. Attendance is usually down on holiday weekends anyway so this will just be an opportunity to give yourself permission to spend more time with your family (or whoever, doing whatever).
Models of Addiction: Family Education Program 12/9/21
Hey all!
Articles pop up constantly talking about addiction as a disease- and the importance of treating it the same way we would any other medical condition.
There are a lot of really good reasons to view addiction as a disease- most of which help us de-stigmatize substance use which helps us create a stronger support network around loved ones.
However, the disease model is NOT the only model that exists that helps us understand and process addiction. There are a number of models- and each one has its strengths and weaknesses.
On Thursday night at 6:30 pm in our Family Education program (Zoom only) we will talk in general terms about the various models and what they have to offer- hope to see you there!
Zoom link: https://vcu.zoom.us/j/299427496
Thursday Night Family Education Program 12/2/21
Hey all!
This Thursday Teresa McBean will be talking about skill sets for managing anxiety when you’re with your family over the holidays. We know, we know, no one is ever stressed with their families! :-)
Join us this Thursday at 6:30 pm via Zoom: https://vcu.zoom.us/j/299427496
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.