“A Midsummer Night's Dream Extravaganza"
Plymouth Women invites you to join us at a free outdoor "dinner-theatre" event! EVERYONE is welcome! Plan to meet along the beautiful downtown Des Moines Riverwalk at Simon Estes Amphitheater for an evening of camaraderie, picnics, and terrific professional entertainment. This Shakespeare-based outdoor theatre event is produced by Plymouth member Lorenzo Sandoval and his partner, Robin Heinemann.
Event Details
When: Sunday, July 18, 7:00pm for picnic and best seats, show time is 8:15
Where: Simon Estes Amphitheater, easy street and surface lot parking on Sunday nights
Cost: FREE!
What to Bring: You may want to bring your own entrée, beverage, and a dish to share. Wine is available for purchase along with various small treats from vendors. Sun umbrellas may be needed earlier in the evening during the picnic, while a light jacket or sweater is advisable for when the sun goes down. Also bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. If it has been damp, the chair is highly recommended.
RSVP: By July 12, let us know you are coming and how many are in your group so we save enough space. Call the church office at 255-3149 or e-mail plymouthwomen@plymouthchurch.com.
PLYMOUTH WOMEN ADVENTURE GROUPS
Adventure groups are for women of all ages, life stages and interests who are seeking safe, liberating adventures to enhance the mind, body and spirit. Each adventure group is comprised of eight women who commit to one year of eight adventures--, two per season for a total of eight. Registration for the next adventure groups begins in August 2010. Meanwhile, if you are interested in sampling one or more adventures before next August, consider PWAG-Lite. PWAG-Lite is a series of pre-planned adventures offered periodically throughout the year.
Adventure details and the registration process for PWAG-Lite can be found under the Plymouth Women’s Special Events and Classes link. Send inquires/registration to plymouthwomen@plymouthchurch.com, or contact Plymouth member Laura Higgins at 515.229.7062.
Program DetailsMOMS AND MOPPETS
Moms and Moppets provides an opportunity for mothers of young children to gather on a regular basis for fellowship, education and support, while at the same time offering a separate peer social group for their children.
For specific details on Moms and Moppets happenings contact Plymouth member Molly Hagkull at 515.279.0398.
Moms and Moppets offers you four ways to be involved:
· Thursday Morning Monthly Meetings: September through May, we meet the third Thursday of each month, 9:15 a.m. to11:30 a.m. in the Burling Room. On-site child care is offered with nursing or reticent children welcome to attend with their moms. Meetings consist of social time as well as periodic speakers on topics interesting to women and moms. Additional evening activities are sometimes planned.
· Moms' Nights Out: During the program year, September through May, we meet at various locations for fellowship activities. See schedule below for dates and times.
· Family Nights Out: An evening for parents and kids! Bring a dish to share, and join us in Waveland Hall for a Potluck Dinner followed by games for the whole family.
· Families of Faith: Connect with other parents as you learn fun ways to be intentional about growing faith in your home.
Program and Activity Schedule MOMS MONDAY EVENING BOOK CLUB
On the fourth Monday of each month throughout the year we gather at 7:30 p.m. either in the host’s home or at a local restaurant. Moms take turns selecting the month’s book, selecting the location, and leading the related discussion. For more information, contact Plymouth member Judy Diedrichs, 515.271.9184 or judy_diedrichs@yahoo.com. Look for information on upcoming books and meeting locations in the Contact newsletter and weekend bulletins.
Books through July are:
March 29 The Weight of Silence by Heather Gudenkauf
March 29 The Weight of Silence by Heather Gudenkauf
April 26 The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
May 24 Year of Wonders: A Novel of The Plague by Geraldine Brooks
June 28 The Absolutely True Diary of A Part-Time Indian by Alexie Sherman
July 26 The Host by Stephenie Meyer
FAITHFUL READERS - THURSDAY EVENING BOOK GROUP
Women of all ages gather every fourth Thursday of the month in the Inspiration Lounge in the Center for Spiritual Growth at 7:00 p.m. for a lively discussion of an interesting book. Books through September 2010 are:
June 24 -- Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.
July 22 -- Little Bee by Chris Cleave
August 26 -- Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford
September 23 -- Not God but God by Reza Aslan
June 24 -- Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.
July 22 -- Little Bee by Chris Cleave
August 26 -- Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford
September 23 -- Not God but God by Reza Aslan
We’re looking at our world through new lenses and we welcome newcomers. Let’s get together! For more information, call Jean Nelson at 515.255.5019.
WOMEN'S LUNCHEON GROUP
Plymouth Women gather on the third Thursday of the month at 12:15 p.m. from September through June (no January meeting) for lunch, fellowship, and a program. The program is usually a speaker or music with a focus more towards women aged 55 and more. All are welcome. Reservations must be called in to the church office, 515.255.3149, by 10:00 a.m. the Tuesday before the luncheon. Payment is due at the luncheon; unfulfilled reservations must still be paid. For more information, contact Plymouth member Alice Wisner at 515.221.9327, plymouthwomen@plymouthchurch.com.
Upcoming Luncheon Program Schedule
WISE: WOMEN IN SPIRITUAL EXPLORATION
All women are invited to meet for the purpose of spiritual growth every Thursday morning in the Burling Room from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. Join us as we put into practice the WISE statement of purpose: To focus on and grow through the experience of Our Spirit, in a community of love, friendship and spiritual intimacy. To support, nurture and exercise Our Spirit through meditation, prayer, study, work and play…and by being together. For more information, contact Marta Hawkins, secretary for Center for Spiritual Growth, at 515.255.3149, or mhawkins@plymouthchurch.com.
WISE: WOMEN IN SPIRITUAL EXPLORATION
All women are invited to meet for the purpose of spiritual growth every Thursday morning in the Burling Room from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. Join us as we put into practice the WISE statement of purpose: To focus on and grow through the experience of Our Spirit, in a community of love, friendship and spiritual intimacy. To support, nurture and exercise Our Spirit through meditation, prayer, study, work and play…and by being together. For more information, contact Marta Hawkins, secretary for Center for Spiritual Growth, at 515.255.3149, or mhawkins@plymouthchurch.com.
ADDITIONAL CHURCH STUDY AND FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
Many women find fellowship and spiritual fulfillment by attending this ongoing study class. The weekly bible study, which is open to all Plymouth members, is led by Matt Mardis-LeCroy, Minister of Spiritual Growth. It provides an opportunity to enrich the experience of Sunday worship by going deeper with the texts for the week. The group will continue to study Seasons of the Spirit, which follows the lectionary. Everyone is welcome and no preparation is required. The group meets in the Inspiration Lounge in the Center for Spiritual Growth, every Wednesday, 9:30 - 11 am.
STUDY
To explore other study opportunities, link to Center for Spiritual Growth.
CHURCH FELLOWSHIP
To explore other fellowship opportunities, link to Education and Fellowship.
Many women find fellowship and spiritual fulfillment by attending this ongoing study class. The weekly bible study, which is open to all Plymouth members, is led by Matt Mardis-LeCroy, Minister of Spiritual Growth. It provides an opportunity to enrich the experience of Sunday worship by going deeper with the texts for the week. The group will continue to study Seasons of the Spirit, which follows the lectionary. Everyone is welcome and no preparation is required. The group meets in the Inspiration Lounge in the Center for Spiritual Growth, every Wednesday, 9:30 - 11 am.
STUDY
To explore other study opportunities, link to Center for Spiritual Growth.
CHURCH FELLOWSHIP
To explore other fellowship opportunities, link to Education and Fellowship.
