Men's
Fall Retreat
Group Aim: Spiritual and personal
development
Date: Friday, November 17 - Sunday, November 19, 2006
Place: Lookout Inn, Pelican Point on Buffalo Lake
Register: By Friday, October 31, 2006
Contact: Kevin Dorma (342-4008, or email dormatk@telus.net)
Cost: Approximately $100 - covers accommodations and meals
This is a weekend opportunity for men to
gather and be challenged on a physical, mental and spiritual level.
The facility provides a fully-equipped kitchen for the preparation
of our meals. We have had a large number of participants willing
to share their culinary expertise make meal preparation and partaking
of the food a tradition we greatly enjoy. There is also a recreation
room for use during our free time. This year, Rev. Paul Mullen
will plan the program for the weekend. As with previous fall retreats,
you can challenge yourself to go outside of your normal comfort
zone within a caring and supportive group.
Men's
Spring Release
Friday, June 1,
2007 - Sunday, June 3, 2007
Place: West Country - exact location to be determined
Event: Mixed Activity
Cost: To Be Determined
Register: By January 31, 2007
Contact: Vern Lowe (343-0054) Bob Bobyk (886-2522)
This group provides a post-winter opportunity
for some physical activity and enjoyment of our natural environment.
After two years of canoeing and two of white-water rafting, the
group will travel to the West Country to partake in an activity
or two of their choice. Possible activities include hiking, mountain
biking, fishing, ATVing, and dirt biking.
MEN'S
EVENING GROUP
Group Aim: Spiritual and personal development and friendship
Start Date: September 14, 2005 - (friendship)
Dates: 5th Wednesday of the month, November 29, 2006, January
31 and May 30, 2007
Start Time: Pot Luck Supper begins at 6:30 pm
Place: Sunnybrook United Church
Contact: Garfield Lee (res. 340-8430, bus 342-8302)
This group started last year, and will meet
three times in 2006-2007. Each session starts with a pot luck
supper, moves into an icebreaker where we catch up with where
everyone is at, and concludes with a discussion on our topic of
the evening
We encourage new attendees, and have had
frequent feedback from first time attendees that they were surprised
how inclusive and honest the group was.
Possible topics for the year include:
• "Kicking the Crap out of Christmas"
• "The Bible for Dummies" - What's in? What's out? Who cares?
• "Finding Your Inner God - Without Becoming Insufferable"
• "I'm OK, You're OK - Why Do We Feel So Rotten?"
• "You've Got It All and It Isn't Enough"
MEN'S
DROP-IN SQUASH
Group Aim: Friendship
Dates: 1st Sunday of each month, starting October 1, 2006
Start Time: 6:00 pm
Place: Body Basics
Contact: Lance Wolgemuth (343-6601) Paul Hryniuk (340-8375)
Lance Wolgemuth, manager of Body Basics,
will be our host for drop-in squash for the months of October
to April inclusive. No experience necessary. Opportunity exists
for going for a coffee or a snack after the matches. Wow! No charge
for this activity.
MEN'S
LUNCH GROUP
Group Aim: Friendship
Start Date: 2nd Wednesday of each month starting September 13,
2006
Time: 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Place: Various Restaurants
Contact: Paul Hryniuk (340-8375)
This is an informal opportunity to meet
with other men of our congregation to talk about such things as
sports, the workplace, local current issues, music, holidays,
and toys for boys. This year, we will have a "check-in" - a "caring
and sharing" each month. During any lunch gathering, you do have
the opportunity to bring up a topic of concern, to share your
thoughts with the group, and obtain feedback from those present.
Check our website or Sunday bulletin for the location of the month's
restaurant. Call Paul Hryniuk to be placed on an email/telephone
call list. Come each month or when you can.
SENIOR
MEN'S BREAKFAST
2nd Thursday of month
starting September 8, 2006
Time: 9:00 am
Place: Phil's Restaurant (Port-O-Call Shopping Centre
Contact: Chess Nesom (347-6073)
An opportunity for men to gather to share
in fellowship, talk about their lives, tell a joke or two and
nurture their faith. The shape of this group will be determined
by those who are attending. We would welcome you to come anytime
that you are able.
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UNITED
IN MARRIAGE
Date: Autumn or Spring weekend (to be determined)
Time: Friday 8:00 pm to Sunday 4:00 pm
Registrars: Marianne & Garfield Lee (340-8430)
This weekend long, workshop event
invites couples in committed relationships to work on their communication,
and strengthen their love as a couple. Couples of any age, orientation
or faith who are committed to each other will work towards a stronger
and more meaningful future together.
Women's
Lunch Bunch
Start Date: Fourth Thursday
of month starting September 28, 2006
Time: 12 noon
Place: Different Restaurants
Contact: Loretta Winia (346-4005)
An opportunity for women of the
congregation to meet for lunch and socialize. Come each month
or when you can. Watch the bulletin for details.
AFFIRM
Meets : 7PM on the 2nd Tuesday of the month (Sept.-June.)
Activities include: Support and fellowship, potlucks, film nights,
workshops, and discussions on faith and social justice issues.
Contact: Ministry staff or Jocelyn 505-0673. Confidential.
Affirm United works through
education and social integration to welcome diverse peoples,
especially for the inclusion of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender
persons in the life and work of the church. This national group
is a worship, pastoral, prophetic community celebrating biblical
and theological liberation. Methods of achieving this is through
the Affirming Ministry and Emerging Spirit programs. Affirm
is composed of people of all sexual orientations and gender
identities (LGBT and questioning, friends, family and allies)
and so it is open to all people who support these goals.
SUNNYBROOK
ADULT CHOIR
Start Date: September 7, 2006
Rehearsals: Thursdays 7:15-8:30 pm Sundays 9:15-10:15 am
Director: Brad Diduch (346-2507)
If you love to sing, then this is the
group for you. No auditions are required to join and the ability
to read music is not mandatory. The choir participates in worship
by providing leadership for the hymns and offering a special
selection each week. Come have some fun, sing out loud and meet
a great group of people.
Sunnybrook Social Club 
Film, Fun, and Fare 
Dance
of the Spirit