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The Joker by the Steve Miller Band reminds me of the many parties I went to at the end of high school before heading off to college. – Maria Baratta Under the Boardwalk by The Drifters – Beth Brasor, John Fowler Summer Breeze by Seals & Crofts – Sue Busch The Beach Boys – Kathie … Continue reading What Song(s) or Music Always Remind You of Summer?
Grease or Dirty Dancing. – Maria Baratta Mama Mia. – Sue Busch Summer Rental. John Candy was amazing! – Jen Couchoud Not to be pretentious, but a French movie, Claire’s Knee from 1970. In second place is Swedish director Ingmar Bergman’s Smiles of a Summer Night from 1955. Pretentiousness aside, Dazed & Confused, a movie … Continue reading What’s Your Favorite Movie Set During the Summer?
Above: Barbara Drew’s perfect summer day location–the lake in New Hampshire. At home with friends and family, enjoying a day by the pool, with picnic foods and cold drinks, followed by a visit to a local ice cream shop. – Maria Baratta Almost anywhere in France. – Beth Brasor Yellowstone National Park – Sue Busch … Continue reading If You Could Spend One Perfect Summer Day Anywhere, Where Would It Be?
A flurry at the local dairy treat place in northern Michigan. Bob Alt A grilled hot dog, macaroni salad, ambrosia salad (no Jello), and soft-serve ice cream. – Maria Baratta That’s easy – ice cream! I’m not big for sweets generally, but that creamy-cold-sweet-and-flavorful concoction is unbeatable on a hot day. I remember being surprised … Continue reading What’s Your Favorite Summertime Food or Treat?
Above: Chris Marietti continues his quest to visit every MLB ballpark. Here he is with his family in Arizona at Chase Field watching the Diamondbacks. When our kids were very young, they used to like lying in a hammock with me and looking up at the sky. We would all speak softly, watch birds and … Continue reading What’s Your Favorite Summer Memory?
Woodstock. – Maria Baratta Edgar Meyer – Sue Busch I think that I would love the Newport Folk Festival, in the past when Bob Dylan shocked everyone by going electric, but also now. I just need to find someone to take the trip with me. – Parker Cohen Even though I’ve seen them numerous times over … Continue reading If You Could Attend Any Outdoor Summer Concert (Past or Present), Who Would You See?
By Marcia Wittmann on behalf of the Board of Trustees As we reach the end of our fiscal year, there’s much to look back on and be proud of as a congregation. We’ve energetically pursued our mission to Create Community, Celebrate Life, and Change the World through our committees, ministries, and events, including our community … Continue reading End of Fiscal Year Board Update
By Sandee Steinberg, Chair, Finance Committee As we near the end of our fiscal year, I’d like to thank the members of this year’s finance team for their hard work and helpful input: Donna Miller, Barbara Drew, Denny Rodgers, David Schumann, Jane Root, Karen Damato, and Lynne Molnar. On Sunday, June 7th, as part of … Continue reading Finance Committee June 2026 Update
By Holly Bussey, Facilitator, Community Outreach Fund Ministry It’s been an exciting year for the Community Outreach Fund Ministry, full of twists and turns and excitement. Here are a few key highlights: UUCWC is an incredibly generous congregation, as evidenced by plate donations. We are grateful for this kindness. We welcome new interest. You can … Continue reading Community Outreach Fund Ministry Update
By Pam Shadzik, Congregational Engagement If you hang around UUCWC long enough, you’re bound to run into a Food Ministry food drive or other outreach to those in need in our area. This amazing group of people has so much going on throughout the year that it’s impossible to fit it all into one short … Continue reading Spotlight on Food Ministry
