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Second Lookers begins a new year

SECOND LOOKERS NOVEMBER MEETING 

UUFA member Dr. Barbara Schell will address “Tips for Navigating Health Care Challenges and Healthcare Providers” at the November meeting of Second Lookers. Join us in the AWE Room at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, November 11 for Barb’s presentation.

She has over 50 years’ experience as an occupational therapist during which time she has worked as clinician, rehabilitation manager, faculty member, author and editor of occupational therapy textbooks.

In this talk she will share practical tips to help you navigate health challenges, including understanding different types of health care practitioners and what to expect from them.  Most of the session will focus on practical strategies to deal with issues that arise from our own aging, illness and disability.

These tips come from not only her professional background but personal experiences dealing with her own health, that of her family, and her friends.   Since we all are experts in our own lives, discussion, questions and recommendations from participants will be encouraged.

Bring a sack lunch, if you would like; drinks and dessert will be provided. For more information, join the group in Realm/Connect or contact secondlookers@uuathensga.org.

2025-2026 Second Lookers Calendar

  • SEP 9 — Sarah Gordon, Poet and Author, “Six White Horses,” her latest collection of poems
  • OCT 14 — Cathy Hope, “How My Art Has Mirrored My Spiritual Journey” 
  • NOV 11 — Barbara Shell, “Learning How to Navigate the Medical Network”
  • DEC 9 — Myrna and Herb, Sing-a-Long Holiday Program
  • JAN 13 — Rita Macari, Licensed Professional Counselor, mental health issues/concerns
  • FEB 10 — Leara Rhodes, Author, “Irish Folklore — Grace O’Malley — One of the First Female Pirates”
  • MAR 10 — Don Randall, “How Values Replace Doctrines, Even as Emotional Connections to Our Religious Past Endure” 
  • APR 14 — Janice Simon, “Frida Kahlo (1907-1954): A Life Well Painted”
  • MAY 12 — Rosemary, with help from Roger Dean, memoir writing

Happenings in a List!


For details on non-recurring events, check out the “Highlights” of “This Month & Beyond” (either on the left of this page or here). 

For recurring committee and team meeting details, check the “Let’s Get Together” section of “This Month & Beyond,” and make sure to join your groups on Realm/Connect, so you will receive updates, and reminders directly to your inbox and have easy access to zoom links for virtual happenings. 

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December

Staff winter break is December 25 through January 1. 

All month!

*Donations can be made at (onrealm.org/UUFA/give) through December 31.

  • 24 Christmas Eve All ages. 6:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall

January

All Month — Winter Clothing Drive

Justice Meetings — Visuals here & UUFA Justice Calendar here

  •  4   Abundance Table First Sundays
  •  4   Conversation Cafe First & Third Sundays
  •  4   Social Action Justice Team First Sundays
  •  4   Historical Jesus Book Discussion First & Third Sundays
  •  8   Racial Justice Team Second Thursdays
  • 11 Getting to Know You Second Sundays
  • 13  Second Lookers Second Tuesdays
  • 13  Adult RE (Religious Exploration) Opportunity:  Are We Too Violent?
  • 15  Justice Partner event:  AADM Social Justice Awards and Gala 2026
  • 17  Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Banquet (sponsored by the Athens Area Human Relations Council), 4 p.m., Classic Center
  • 18  Conversation Cafe First & Third Sundays
  • 18  Poster making for the MLK Day Parade
  • 19  MLK Day Parade (3 p.m., Washington & Hull)
  • 26  Earth Ministry Team Fourth Mondays
  • 27  Adult RE (Religious Exploration) Opportunity: Are We Too Violent?
  • 29  Hiking Our Values

February 

  •   1  Abundance Table First Sundays
  •   1  Conversation Cafe First & Third Sundays
  •   1  Social Action Justice Team First Sundays
  •   7  Lead with Love (UUA Virtual Only)
  •   8  Nominations Open for 2026-27 Share the Plate Cause-of-the Month Organizations
  • 10  Second Lookers Second Tuesdays
  • 10  Adult RE (Religious Exploration) Opportunity:  Are We Too Violent?
  • 12  Racial Justice Team Second Thursdays
  • 15  Conversation Cafe First & Third Sundays
  • 19  Board of Trustees Meeting
  • 22  Nominations Close for 2026-27 Share the Plate Cause-of-the Month Organizations
  • 23  Earth Ministry Team Fourth Mondays

Rather see this as a calendar grid?  Visit uuathensga.org/calendar.


Justice Partner Highlights

Athens Pride and Queer Collective Hosts Operation Transformation

Join Athens Pride and Queer Collective, a UUFA Justice Partner, on December 5 from 8 to 11 pm at Live Wire Athens for an unforgettable night of drag, art, and community. All proceeds from the event will directly fund APQC’s Gender-Affirming Care Grant, which provides financial assistance to individuals across Georgia seeking gender-affirming surgeries and care. Visit athenspride.org/events for tickets and details.

Athens Area Paine College Club Presents Thurgood

The Economic Justice Coalition, a UUFA Justice Partner, is one of several organizations to benefit from the proceeds of the production of George Stevens’ Thurgood set for the Morton Theatre on December 6 at 3 pm and December 7 at 4 pm. For tickets and details visit   www.mortontheatre.com/events  When you purchase your tickets, please put EJC in the code box located on the payment page.

Reggae Vibes Fundraiser: Georgia for Jamaica Hurricane Relief 

Supporting Families Impacted by Hurricane Melissa

December 11. Doors open at 6pm. @Hendershots 237 Prince Ave. Athens, Ga

Join us for an uplifting and meaningful night as Georgia comes together to support Jamaica! Reggae Vibes Fundraiser is a celebration of culture, community, and compassion all to raise funds and gather practical resources for families recovering from Hurricane Melissa.

Whether you can attend in person or simply want to make a donation, your contribution will make a direct impact on rebuilding lives. Join AADM to support recovery efforts and donate funds and supplies to help families rebuild. aadmovement.org/events