Moving into the Darkness with Trance Dance
Monday, November 2; 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Facilitator: Wendy Siracusa
Participants: Min. 6 / Max. 20
As the nights grow longer, this is a time for us to discover what the darkness has to offer. In trance dance you set an intention for your dance and then dance blindfolded. Anyone can trance dance because there are no steps to learn or choreography to follow. As you allow your body to follow the music, you leave the mind chatter behind. Spirit can then take over and share its wisdom with you. Bring a bandana to wear over your eyes and a blanket to lie down on. Wear comfortable clothing to move in.
Trance dancing is not advised for people with severe heart problems or seizures.

Wendy Siracusa is a member of the Fellowship and a shamanic practitioner and dance/movement facilitator.

Improv for Confidence and Connection
Thursdays, November 5, 12; 6:45 PM – 8:15 PM
Facilitator: Julie Martin
Participants: Min. 6 / Max. 12
Improvisation and theatre games are not only fun and great for making you think on your feet but they also help us put ourselves out there. So often we miss opportunities to engage with others. This two part workshop should help you feel more confident about connecting with others. We will focus on listening and reacting in a positive way while being given the chance to let go and play. Everyone is welcome, no acting experience needed.

Julie is a member of the Fellowship. Originally from Chicago, Julie received her theatre degree from Loyola University. There she was involved in many shows and an Improv troupe as well as directing shows. Since being in Appleton she has had the opportunity to teach acting, direct and act. Julie loves the opportunity to work with people and share her love of theatre.

Healing Power of Sanskrit Mantras
Saturday, November 7; 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Facilitator: B Alford
Participants: Min. 7 / Max. 30
Come experience the magic of Healing Sanskrit mantras. Mantras have been used for thousands of years and hold within them the ability to shift the user energetically to move the participant in needed ways. They are easy to learn and no previous experience is necessary. Mantras come from the yogic tradition from India and help us to connect with our own inherent beauty and worth. B Alford has been working with these mantras for around 20 years and in this class you will learn mantras that address specific needs of healing, prosperity, overcoming bad habits, safety and enlightenment.

B Alford is a long time member of the Fellowship. She has been a student of meditation and yoga for over 26 years and been studying Anusara Yoga since 1998. Her love of the life affirming philosophy of this Yoga is evident in every class. Her students are inspired to connect with their own inner light and strength through the age old practices of chanting, yoga asana, breathing techniques and meditation. She believes that Yoga can be a gateway to the Divine mystery in our own hearts. B teaches small, therapeutic classes privately, and sings Eastern Indian style Kirtan.

Hmong Spirituality
Monday, November 9; 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Facilitator: Ger Vang
Participants: Min. 10
Are you interested in learning about Hmong spirituality? Would you like to know more about Hmong shamanism and soul calling? We invite you to come to the Fellowship to gain insight on a spiritual tradition that you may not be familiar with. Ger Vang will be focusing this program on Hmong shamanism, soul calling, death, superstitions, taboos, and family values. Ger Vang is a cultural specialist. He came to the United States in 1979, He graduated from UW-Stout in 1995. He works for the Appleton Area School District as a Multi-Cultural Support Specialist and also as an adjunct instructor at Fox Valley Technical College, teaching Hmong Language. He travels extensively to Laos and Thailand.

FELLOWSHIP WEDNESDAY PROGRAM
Greening Your Home with Non-Toxic Cleaning Products
Wednesday, November 11; 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Facilitator: Mary Kohrell and Kristi Cutts
Participants: Min. 10
Today’s modern home is loaded with substances designed to make domestic life easier. Some of these substances are toxic and polluting. The cost of these commercial, chemicalbased products can be high- long-term health concerns for your family, and environmental pollution caused by their manufacture and disposal. In this workshop we’ll explore how you can make your own safe cleaning products – some of them are even safe to eat!

Mary Kohrell is a Community Development Educator with Calumet County UW Extension, and Kristi Cutts is a Family Living Educator with Winnebago County UW Extension. Both Mary and Kristi provide educational programs that help people live healthier lives and treat the environment with respect.

Heart-to-Heart: A Couples’ Enrichment Weekend
November 13 - 15, 2009
Friday evening 6:00 PM through Sunday afternoon, 3:00 PM A retreat for couples, sponsored by FVUUF, will be held at Spencer Lake Christian Center, Waupaca Wisconsin. The retreat is patterned on the well-known Marriage Encounter program and, although our presentations come from a UU perspective, the opportunities extend far beyond any boundaries of faith. Couples
have been enriching their partnerships for years based on this model at programs around the country; we are lucky to have this
experience here! All couples committed to their partners and to their relationships are welcome - same-sex and opposite - sex, married and unmarried. This will be an opportunity to focus on your relationship and to deal with important issues. This weekend experience is designed to enrich the communications and intimacy of your relationship by emphasizing personal reflection and couple dialogue. A team of experienced Unitarian Universalist volunteer couples will lead you through a series of presentations. Participants are not asked to share with the group, but rather, to spend time writing in their journals and then talking privately with their partner. Activities include presentations by team couples, personal written reflection, and couple dialogue. A short block of free time is available on Saturday.

Retreat Leaders: Chreri Bricco and Paul Reiser, Tim Watson and Pete Smaby, Jeanine and Eric Knapp

How To Travel Frugally
Tuesday, November 17; 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Facilitator: Terry Troestler
Participants: Min. 10 / Max. 20
When you watch travel shows or even TV commercials, do you think, “I wish I could go there?” It might be within your reach and easier than you think. Come and hear Terry share her tips and experiences from a lifetime of travel—97 countries so far…3-5 trips per year!

Terry Troestler is a member of the Fellowship. Her “Wanderlust” or passion for travel has unfolded over 35 years. She lived and
travelled frugally before it become fashionable.