$3016 was distributed to those in need by your Local Community Needs Committee.  We gave $1266 to the Commission on Aging -- $500 for dental needs and $766 for emergency heating.  $500 was given to the Grace Episcopal Food Pantry and $1000 to the heating assistance fund through Northwest Michigan Community Action.  Additionally, UU will be a Table Sponsor at the Empty Bowls Fundraiser for Food Rescue this Sunday on November 8th with our contribution of $250.  Food Rescue is a Goodwill program that provides fresh food to local food pantries.

  

Karl Kristen joined our committee and we are happy to have his input.  In the past, UU members have filled out Donation Request Forms.  Aside from Safe Harbor requests, this has not happened in several months and our committee is unsure why.  Due to this change, we have made an effort to better educate ourselves about local charities.  Marsha Johnson from the Commission on Aging attended our meeting to inform us about the work of her agency.  Last quarter we heard from a Goodwill representative about the Workers on Wheels Program.

  

If you have donation requests or feedback for us, please contact any member:  Liz Bruning, Chair; Shari Cope, Karl Kristen, Joan Sheard, and Chris Walter.  Our mission is to give to charities that support those in need in our five county area.  We will meet again in January.

  

More hosts are needed!  If interested, contact John & Pinkie, 275-3602, or talk to them at Church.   Let them know what type of dinner you will serve (Thai, Vegetarian, French, etc.), the date (as specific as possible), price per person (prices usually average about $25-$35), and number of guests you can accommodate.  Donated Dinners will be available for purchase at our UUCGT Thanksgiving Dinner at Twin Lakes Gilbert Lodge on November 22. 

         

November is Homelessness Awareness Month:  Sorellini's, McGee's & Harrington's will donate a portion of dinner proceeds to Northern Michigan Supportive Housing (NMSH).  Click here for details and for additional community events.

         

Membership Committee meets:  Wednesday, November 18, 4:00pm, classroom.  Chris Walter.

         

UU Benzie:  Wednesday, November 18, 6:30pm Potluck, 7:30pm Program.  "Remembering Our Parents:  What Gifts Did They Pass on to Us?"  Michigan Shores Retirement Facility, Frankfort.

         

Brewing Community:  Thursday, November 19, 5:00-7:00pm at Rare Bird.  (Please note date change due to Thanksgiving holiday.)

 Annual Thanksgiving Potluck Feast - November 22 @ Twin Lakes Camp!  

 ALL MUSIC SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6th is fast approaching!  So, it is time to consider being a part of a wonderful morning.  We are asking that musicians who would like to take part prepare a 3-5 minute piece for the program.  The deadline to register is November 22nd, as time is needed for planning the service.  Anyone interested should contact Judy Weaver or call 947-0947.