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The Nurtured Heart Approach
Thursdays, October 1, 8, 15; 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Facilitator: Jeanine Knapp
Participants: Min. 10 / Max. 30
Fee: $15 for workbook
Discover a way that you can change the world one heart at a time, beginning with your child! Originally developed for parents with children with intense ehaviors who might have been diagnosed and labeled; The Nurtured Heart Approach works for all children to nurture and reward the positive, instill values, and stick to the rules. It works because you provide the rewards and
the prizes through your energy when things are going right. The Nurtured Heart Approach through One Sand Grain Family Consulting: Because from even the smallest change can come the most beautiful result. Jeanine Knapp is a member of the Fellowship and a skilled adult educator and group facilitator. She has taught research based family development programs in community settings. Jeanine holds a Master of Public Affairs degree and has used her expertise in a range of community development areas. Her greatest distinction is M.O.M. While reaching for resources to support her son, Jeanine was co-founder of the Appleton Public Montessori charter school and coordinated the first local effort with a Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG) parent group. The Nurtured Heart Approach is the MOST EFFECTIVE and real life applicable resource for her entire family. She hopes to help you nurture your heart as the Approach has nurtured hers.
Canine Massage
Saturday, October 3; 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Facilitators: Gail Morrow
Participants: Min. 5 / Max. 20
Do you want to learn tools to connect with and soothe your dog? We invite you to learn the art of massage and acupressure for your dog. You will learn simple techniques that will calm your dog and encourage connection at a deeper level. All dogs that are good citizens (get along with other dogs and people) are welcome to attend along with the person they own. Gail Morrow is a member of the Fellowship and a massage practitioner for dogs, horses, and humans. Over 50 years raising and training Rhodesian Ridgebacks encouraged her to take courses in acupressure, healing touch and craniosacral therapy. She is owned by two Ridgebacks, one old cat, two horses plus a very understanding husband, John.
Feng Shui – Designs to Uplift Your Spirit
Tuesday, October 6; 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Facilitators: Dawn Spangenberg
Participants: Min. 4 / Max. 20
Are there certain places in your home or at work where you feel focused, calm, at peace...and others where you feel anxious or disconnected? Join us to learn about feng shui (fung schway) the Chinese art of placement that through intention promotes balance by enhancing the flow of lifeenergy in our environment. Integrating this concept with interior design and feng shui principles, we'll learn to create a sense of harmony and well being in our lives. The instructor will teach you about some of the principles of feng shui applied to interior design. She will show you before-and-after examples of home and work make-overs that created a more positive and balanced living / working space. Dawn Ann Spangenberg of NEW BEGINNINGS BY DAWN is a longtime Friend of the Fellowship and a wholestic interior designer/feng shui practitioner, reike master/teacher and a teacher/facilitator of A COURSE IN LIGHT, a meditation study. Dawn specializes in the healing aspect of color.
College for the Adult Learner
Thursday, October 8; 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Facilitators: Career Administator/Student Employment
Services - University of Wisconsin - Fox Valley
Participants: Min. 8 / Max. 30
Going back to school or thinking about college as an adult? This two hour program will help you understand the many new educational opportunities available to adults today. Do you have the time or desire to be in the classroom? Maybe the internet is the way for you. What about cost? Financial aid and free money is available for many circumstances, see if you qualify. What about programming – what classes do you really needwhat can be avoided. Education lasts a lifetime – go get yours!
50 Ways to Save Money in 50 Minutes
Wednesday, October 14; 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Facilitator: Alan Prahl
Participants: Min. 10
Particularly in this current financial climate people are looking for ways to stretch their money, reduce expenses, yet still live a comfortable life. Here's a timely, fast-moving workshop that's fun and full of ideas on ways to:
-Save money on entertainment and eating out
-Save on groceries, clothes, cars and other needs
-Spend more thoughtfully and stretch your dollars
-Really reduce energy costs
-Brainstorm and share ideas that work
Join us and walk away with 50 Ways to Save Money in 50 Minutes! Alan Prahl is the Education Manager for FISC. FISC (Financial Information and Services Center) is an agency of Goodwill. Its mission is to help families and individuals improve the quality of their lives through the application of sound financial principles. Alan has taught hundreds of workshops and has been a regular Guest Speaker at the Fellowship. He is delighted to teach and discuss practical financial topics.
Changing Careers After 40
Thursday, October 15; 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Facilitators: University of Wisconsin
Participants: Min. 8 / Max. 30
If you are thinking of changing careers – or maybe you don’t have a choice - this program will help you get started. Find ways to apply old skills and knowledge to new applications. Do you need more or new education? How does that old resume look? Do you want something different? Invest two hours in yourself and find out what you need to succeed! This course will be facilitated by Career Administrator/Student from the University of Wisconsin Sacred Prehistoric Sites of the Fox River Valley
Saturday, October 17; 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Facilitator: Mark Walker
Participants: Min. 5 /Max. 30
Fee: $10 for handouts
Effigy mounds, Manitou stones and petroglyphs were used to mark the spaces considered sacred by the earliest people to inhabit the Fox River Valley. This one-day field trip will provide an overview of Wisconsin's prehistory, and include visits to area parks which are home to lost and existing sacred sites. This is the third consecutive year program is being offered. It has been well received and is brought back again by popular demand! Mark Walker is a longtime member of the Fellowship, as well as a member of the local chapter of Wisconsin Archeology Society
UU 101
Saturday, October 24; 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Facilitators: Rev. Roger Bertschausen & Rev. Dottie Mathews
Participants: Min. 5 / Max. 30
This program is intended for new members or those considering becoming members of the Fox Valley Unitarian Universalist
Fellowship, though all are welcome to participate. It offers information about our history, governance, programs, and liberal faith. This class is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the Fellowship and meet others within the FVUU community. The Rev. Roger Bertschausen is the Senior Minister and the Rev. Dottie Mathews is the Associate Minister of the Fellowship.
FELLOWSHIP WEDNESDAY PROGRAM
Project Promise Poverty Coalition:
Face to Faith Poverty
Wednesday, October 28; 6:30-8:00 PM
Participants: Min 10
Project Promise Poverty Coalition grew in the Fox Cities following a ThedaCare CHAT and poverty plunge. We will learn more about how the coalition has changed, current activities and ways that individuals can get involved to help reduce poverty where WE live and work.
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