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Alliance Luncheon
Before taking time off for the summer the Alliance celebrated 2008 with a luncheon at the Sunset Harbor Yacht Club. These photos certainly depict the fun and fulfilling time that was had by all.
Alliance Luncheon Pictures
FAMILY RENEW GALA FUNDRAISER-January 2008
Members and friends participated in attending Family Renew Community's Annual Fundraiser Dinner.The family we sponsor was invited to the event and has qualified for a Habitat for Humanity house.
Pauline Copello delivers locally grown organic produce to Members of the UU CO -OP. Donna Jordan has organized the biweekly purchase of the delcious, organically grown greens. Join the waiting list for membership.
Read more about Pauline Copello's gardening from the ground up.
VALENTINES DAY DINNER 2007
On Friday evening, February 16, 2007 we celebrated Valentine's Day with a meal provided by the men. The men prepared a delicious festive meal and they did all the work. They set-up the room, prepared the food, stood in line to get dinner for all "Valentines", provided the entertainment, and cleaned up. The women were impressed.. I heard Gaia say, "It sure is nice to stay out of the kitchen". She was not the only one to share that sentiment.
Thank you guys for a memorable event, we appreciate it.
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Christmas Eve Dinner 2006:family, friends, children, fun,and food!
What could be better?
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There was a full house for the:
Littner Fund Concert
Sunday, Dec 10, 2006 3 PM
Featured was: Donovan Christian Singletary, vocalist, accompanied by
pianist Richard Butler
Donovan has just completed his studies at Stetson University in Deland,
Florida. Mr. Singletary has received may academic and music awards during
his education. He has now joined The Lindemann Young Artist Program with
the Metropolitan Opera! We were very fortunate to have had this
wonderful talent perform for us.
Richard Butler has been a guest pianist for some of our Sunday services
For a small fee, CD's of the Concert can be obtained by calling (386) 677-6172
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On July 11, 2006 there was a fun filled Roast and Toast Benefit night for our very own piano accompanist Carol Beck Belden. Carol has taught piano at the Daytona Beach Community College for 18 yrs. and has been accompanist for the Bel Canto Singers, Seaside Music Theater, The Daytona Playhouse
Stetson University, and various High Schools and Colleges. Shes is also in demand as a collaborator in recitals with singers and instrumentalists. She is also very proud to have had a musical career in Germany. We are proud and delighted to have her with us on Sunday mornings. Can you feel the Love.
Carol Belden, pianist
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OVER 80 PEOPLE ATTENDED THE CONCERT. THE MUSIC WAS ALL AND MORE THAN WE COULD HAVE HOPED FOR. BETTY GREEN AND CAROL PHILLIPS WERE DELIGHTFUL HOSTS. A VERY SPECIAL MUSICAL AFTERNOON WAS ENJOYED.
LITTNER CONCERT SCHEDULED
FREE CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT
There will be a recital presented by Kelly Mann, mezzo soprano accompanied by Carol Beck Belden, pianist and featuring Heather Story, clarinetist on Saturday, May 27th at 3:00PM. Their selections will include the song cycle “Frauenliebe und Leben” by Robert Schumann, “Lieder” by Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms, and “The Songs of Travel” by Ralph Vaughan Williams. Heather Story will play the clarinet obbligato in “Der Hirt auf dem Felsen” {The Shepherd on the Rock} by Franz Schubert.
This event will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Society, 56 N. Halifax Drive, Ormond Beach (behind the Post Office). For more info call (386) 677-6172; Supported by a grant from the Littner Fund, this event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served, and a free–will offering can be made.
Kelly Mann, mezzo soprano
Carol Belden, pianist
get more details
The last concert was excellent - a NOT TO BE MISSED EVENT!!!
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FILM FORUM Friday, March 31, 7-9:30 PM THE RABBIT-PROOF FENCE A true story of resourceful, determined racially mixed children in colonial Australia. "Visually captivating with an urgent emotional core" Rated PG, Wheelchair Accessible, Refreshments,
After-The-Film Discussion
UU Film Forum -
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UU FAMILY PICNIC Saturday April 1st 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Tomoka State Park
The Oak Pavilion on the East side
$4 entry fee into the park
Kids and their friends are welcome!!!
Entertainment provided.
Hot dogs (and veggie dogs) buns, soda and paper products provided- If you prefer something else a grill is available for you to bring another choice.
Be sure to Sign up - Bring a dish to share For more information contact
Jim or Carla Christianson 677-1176
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Some of the attendees at the
Florida District Conference
in Vero Beach Feburary 3rd and 4th 2006
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FUND RAISER
Don Kennedy is exhibiting his art during February and much of March. It will be a fundraiser with Don keeping 30% of the sales and UUS getting
70%. Don has asked that we share some of the 70% with another charity of our choice.
Currently, Artist Donald Kennedy is donating half of all sales to the charity of the of the buyers choice.
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December 24th, 2005 - and over sixty UUs gathered to share the evening of good food and delightful company.
Special visitors (aka Bonnie and Jim) added to the fun.
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Thanksgiving Dinner 2005
In the great UU tradition of bringing together those of us whose families are far away to enjoy fellowship at a shared Thanksgiving Dinner, UUSDBA hosted a communal Thanksgiving for the second year in a row.
Tables were set in our formal best with real china, seasonal centerpieces and napkins by Polly Fink , Rudy Fehling, Kurtland Davies and Jim Christianson.
Many came to set up and watch the two sumptuous turkeys come from the oven, Pastor Bud’s mashed potatoes rise slowly 6” above it’s pot and to smell the wonderful aroma of favorite recipes as they appeared on the table.
Steve McLaughlin also smoked a third turkey so we had bounty and variety.
Our list of attendees kept growing until the day arrived. Altogether we had a gathering of 65 enthusiastic UU s, family members and dear friends.
This festive holiday was made even more delightful with the contributions of our entertainers. We had music and laughter, stories and poems.
A few stalwarts stayed and cleaned the kitchen!
Thanks to all who came and shared this special day. A special thanks to all of you who helped.
Gaia and Kurtland, Carla and Jim
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The First Friday Pot Luck in February 2005 gave many folks a chance to say Good Bye to Marie Campbell, UUS secretary and bookeeper for over 8 years.
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The "Art Sale" featuring Dick McCue's paintings donated by the McCue children in memory of Dick and Louise McCue was quite a success. Those of us fortunate enough to purchase a picture will have a wonderful memory of the MCCue family. The proceeds from the sale are over $1,000 and will benefit the U.U.S.
A Memorial Service for Louise McCue was held Sunday, Jan. 23, at 2:30 pm at the UUS. The Mc Cue family members and many friends remembered Louise and Dick at the service.
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Thanksgiving Dinner 2004
In the great UU tradition of bringing together those of us whose families are far away to enjoy fellowship at a shared Thanksgiving Dinner, UUS will host a communal Thanksgiving. Please call Marie 677-6172 between 8 an 12 or e-mail Marie to attend, click on link to right Contact us .
Everyone brings a table setting, and one or two favorite holiday dishes. Turkey and ham for entrees will involve a small donation. Would you like to volunteer as kitchen staff, set up , or clean-up? Throw your name in the hat with Marie and you may be the lucky winner of one of these prestigious jobs.
Marsha Lewis, Montrose Terry and Donna Heath will be co-coordinating the feast. Please come at least a half hour early to gather in the harvest of our holiday dishes.
This festive holiday is a short ten days away. We are eager to include every interested person in our Church community, family and friends BUT we must have an accurate registration to plan quantities, balance the menu, and organize the tables. SOOO, call Marie (she's in the Church ofc M-Thurs 8-12pm) or reach Donna Heath at 386-323-0515, donnarheath@aol.com. BRING your place settings and one or two favorite holiday dishes. Appetizers & libations: 3 PM The Feast 4 PM Roasted turkey and ham as entrees (everyone chips in) Vegetarian entrees wanted. Current menu offerings: An appetizer plate Green string bean casserole Mashed potatoes and turkey gravy Creamed onions Plank roasted salmon Sweet potatoes English potatoes Stewed tomatoes and peas with croutons casserole Spoon bread Cranberry bread Collard greens Green Salad Pumpkin, apple and mince pies Red velvet cake Needed: appetizers-several plates Relishes: olives, pickles, and veggies with dips Rolls Ambrosia salad-anyone? Honorary Thanksgiving Leaders w/ Tasks Beverages to make and serve: Coffee, pitchers of water, juice ! Wine, beer and soda bartenders! Can an alliance member handle the bar for us? Set up and clean up fellowship hall The Cordon Blue Kitchen Crew Music to feast by: classical CDs and sound system person Please contact Donna Heath with your questions and ideas!! After our Thanksgiving festivity, Christmas will be just 29 days away! We'd be delighted to meet visiting family and friends. Everyone is welcome.
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Scandinavian Smorgasbord a Success
Carla Christianson's viking ships were a hit!
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CAN-DO CONGREGATION!!!!!!!
October 29, 2004
Close to $8,500 was raised thanks to the efforts of the many folks who worked on the auction and/or contributed items to be auctioned as well as those who generously bid on the items. Great community effort!!
See the December "Jotter" for special thanks to participants.
Jan Ternent, Chairperson
