Social and Support Groups
Note: Some groups may not meet regularly in the summer.BOOM (Brotherhood of Older Men)
First and third Thursdays each month, 7:30 pm
in the Hollin Hall Morning Room
A group of men who meet twice a month to share thoughts about masculinity in the modern world. The group talks about hopes, fears, defeats, losses, and joys, as well as religion and politics. Contact Tom Ruby, 703-780-6652. charlesruby@yahoo.com.
EVERY THURSDAY GROUP (ET)
Thursdays, 11 am to 2 pm in Hollin Hall
This lively, open group is the longest ongoing group at the church. It meets every week for activities to support the church including projects for Holiday Shop, organizing receptions for various events, socialization, 1st Thursday of the month birthday celebrations, monthly book discussions, feeding the homeless and enjoying lunch together. BYOL (lunch) or enjoy our PBJ sandwiches and drinks. Everyone is welcome.
GOOD COMPANIONS
Second Tuesdays, 11:45 am - 2 pm (BYOL)
Enjoy the extended community of MVUC over a brown-bag lunch, at 11:45, followed by a speaker from 1 to 2 (come for lunch, speaker, or both). Members from MVUC and the larger community talk about their unique life stories, share personal experiences, and discuss hot topics. This program is in its 14th year of fostering “lifelong learning” and sociability. Bring a friend, make a friend and enjoy our community.
TAWANDA
An informal group of women who meet to enjoy potluck dinner and friendly conversation. Members range in age from the 30s to the 80s. The name "Tawanda" comes from the freedom cry of one of the main characters in the story Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe. This is a closed membership group, but if you want to learn how to start a new group of this persuasion, contact Nina Tisara, 703-313-6212.
