The First Parish in Portland, Maine, Unitarian Universalist

The First Parish in Portland, Maine, Unitarian Universalist; 425 Congress Street, Portland, Maine 04101, 207-773-5747, email office@firstparishportland.org

Men's GroupThe Men’s Unitarian Universalist Group,

which meets monthly for lunch, describes itself this way:

“The First Parish Senior Men’s Group adheres religiously to some basic principles: we have no officers, no agenda, no dues, no programs, and no bylaws. We do meet once a month, have an excellent luncheon, and spend a couple of hours enjoying each other’s company. It is a worthwhile get-together of retired or semi-retired men and anyone, a member of First Parish or not, younger or older, who wishes to join the group is most welcome.”

Men’s Luncheon May 20

Monthly luncheons are the 3rd Wednesday of each month at noon.
Please RSVP Robbie Robinson 799-7979 or David Burns 892-1381 so that they know how much food to have prepared.

Connections takes a hike*Connections may be for you!

Joan Stanton, 767-5655 or contact Pat at patperrier@aol.com

Monthly meetings on the 2nd Friday of each month: May 8 at 6pm in the Multipurpose Room. If you find the door locked, knock on the alley door.

If you are interested in special events, visiting art galleries & museums, eating out, movies, beach walks, hiking, snowshoeing, skiing, etc. The group has 40+ members.

We get together in two ways: 1) an activity is broadcast by e-mail and those who wish to participate RSVP the person who is organizing the activity. 2) the *Connections group meets on the second Friday of each month in the First Parish multi-purpose room at 6 PM for a get-together with good food and to discuss activities we’d like to share in the future. Joan Stanton 767-5655.

Writing We have always talked about having a full day of writing, a kind of retreat. Weare not only writers, but also artists, photographers, nature-lovers. Maybe we can talk about full-day retreats that we can structure any way we like. I think being at Alan's, and on the beach, will be inspiring. And of course we can also plan a Sunday retreat (starting with Church) so that Nolan can join us. The days are long now, and there seems to be more time to play. (and eat...) Let's bring our calendars and make a plan.

Hiking Is anyone interested in going to Hermit Island on May 9? I just read an article about it and it sounds beautiful. I know Sally has been there for camping. It is open for hiking, for non-campers, until the 15th of May.

Sandy Lucas sandralucas99@hotmail.com




Social Groups

We hold great affection for our member social groups: the Men’s Unitarian Universalist Group and *Connections.