The
Affinity Groups are the heart and soul of the Wainwright House
Community. They are leaderless groups that provide the opportunity for
Members to gather around a shared perspective or interest and to learn
from each other. It is easy to form an Affinity Group: Three Wainwright
House members express interest in a particular focus, with one member
accepting responsibility for coordinating the group. All participants
must be current Wainwright House members and agree to pay $10 per
meeting to help support the Wainwright House.
Please call 914-967-6080 or email us at registrar@wainwright.org if you wish to start a group. Affinity Group Guidelines can be found below. Before attending your first meeting, please call
Wainwright House to confirm the time and date of the affinity group. |
Women in Conversation: Midlife and Beyond
First and third Monday of each month
7:15 - 9:15 pm
Join with women to learn and share stories and spiritual journeys. We
use meditation, visualization and facilitated dialoging to create a
safe space for authentic being and self expression.
For more information, please contact Ellen at 203-327-7672. |
Connections
First and third Tuesday March - May
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
After
forty-two years, the actively attended Connections
is changing its
direction and focus for 2012. This semester we will be exploring "The
Story of Human Language" a DVD lecture series by Professor John
McWhorter of Columbia University. We will view a chapter each week
followed by discussions of the program plus current issues,
including world
news, new developments in science and technology, and a wide range of
topics of interest to participants. New members of all ages are
encouraged to join the congenial group in the warm, relaxing, friendly
atmosphere of the Wainwright House library.
For those who would like to continue the morning discussion or enjoy time to relax and socialize with Connections
members, the Music Room and beautiful grounds at Wainwright House will
be available for lunch and conversation.
Join
us at Connections. We need your experience, interest, and enthusiasm.
You will enjoy what we have to offer. For more information,
call Barb at 914-698-7573 or Pamela at 914-633-8132.
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Holistic Moms Network-Southern Westchester
Usually 4th Thursday of the month but may change depending on holidays.
7:00 - 9:00 pm
The Holistic Moms Network (HMN) is a 501 C-3 non-profit support and
resource organization connecting parents who are interested in holistic
health and green living. HMN was founded in
2003 by a handful of moms yearning for the support and friendship of
others parenting outside the mainstream. Today - thanks to the
ever-increasing popularity of alternative medicine and a growing
environmental consciousness - HMN has over 120 chapters across the U.S.
and Canada. Through ongoing media campaigns, HMN is informing thousands
of people about the benefits of holistic health and green living.
HMN represents the growing demographic of holistic-minded parents who
are questioning conventional wisdom in the areas of birthing,
child-rearing, healthcare, nutrition and wellness, education, personal
relationships, and our society's views about the natural world. In the
face of mounting global and environmental problems, holistic parents
strive to give their children the love, support, and information they
need to become informed, compassionate, and healthy children who can
live in balance with their world For more information,
please click here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=65988372864 or e-mail Jackie Cartwright jaxcartwright@me.com
The Holistic Moms Network asks you to consider becoming a member if you
plan to attend meetings regularly. HMN Membership is $45 per
year. Wainwright House is also a non-profit organization and asks
you to contribute $5 per meeting if you are able.
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Writing from the Heart
First and third Thursday of each month
7:30 - 9:00 pm
This group is based on the book Writing From the Heart written by Nancy
Aronie. It is a safe place one can write or learn to write without
being judged or evaluated. For more information, please contact Mary Sutton at sootun27@hotmail.com. |
| Affinity Group Guidelines |
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current members of Wainwright House (WH) may submit a proposal for an
Affinity Group (AG). Proposals will be evaluated by the Program
Committee for contribution to WH's mission statement/goals and the
needs of the community. Our mission is to inspire greater understanding through body, mind and spirit. |
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A
list of 3 current WH members who support the formation of the group and
plan to regularly participate. Three months will be given to allow the
group to grow, but a sustainable number of 5 active participants will
be required to continue. |
| Rules for conducting Affinity Groups |
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AG's
are leaderless groups. They are an opportunity for the WH community to
meet and share common interests and concerns. Coordinators are not
group leaders or teachers, but the person handling logistics. |
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Coordinators
are not paid and all income is WH's. AG participants must be current
members of WH, and are expected to pay $10 each time the AG meets. |
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AG
must receive WH approval before making any scheduling changes. Times
and rooms must be made through the House staff. Occasionally, it may be
necessary to change rooms or postpone meetings to accommodate events or
retreat groups in residence. AG coordinators are responsible for
contacting the group and any special set-ups and clean-up of rooms
after meetings. |
| Coordinator Responsibilities |
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Prior
to AG's first meeting, the coordinator must schedule a 15 minute
meeting with a WH staff member to learn simple procedures and logistics
regarding AG paperwork. |
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Stay
in communication with WH staff regarding any scheduling changes. In the
event of a cancellation, it is the coordinator's responsibility to
notify all group members in advance. Please be sure to share with WH
staff an accurate list of your member's names and contact information
for this purpose. |
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Check
membership status of participants; collect membership from those who
are not members, complete and submit attendance sheets, accounting
paperwork and income collected. |
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Return meeting room to the condition it was in upon arrival and turn off all lights and equipment used before leaving. |
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Coordinators
will be notified of the Program Committee's decision within six weeks
of submitting a proposal (to allow for monthly Board Meeting review).
If the AG is accepted by WH, it will be offered on a trial basis
initially, the length to be determined by WH. Promotion of AG's will
only be considered after a successful trial period.
WH reserves the right to cancel AG's if rules of conduct are not
honored or if coordinators are not maintaining their responsibilities. |
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