Author: Office Administrator

The Trick or Treat Retreat: RVUUF’s Annual Women’s Retreat Sat, Oct 30, TBD, Zoom

Save the date for the annual Women’s Retreat – Saturday afternoon, October 30th via Zoom. This year the theme of our women’s retreat is “The Trick or Treat Retreat”. Halloween costumes are welcomed. Living with Covid and smoke has left many of us feeling isolated. Friends and community help keep us healthy and sane during … Continue reading The Trick or Treat Retreat: RVUUF’s Annual Women’s Retreat Sat, Oct 30, TBD, Zoom

Humanism Explorations: The Good Life Part 2 – Personal Happiness Sun, Oct 3, 3-5pm, Zoom

We will follow up on our discussion of “The Good Life” with an exploration of personal happiness.  Its pursuit has been a fundamental question contemplated by philosophers and theologians since ancient times and in our modern era it has been the subject of increasing scientific research. Can happiness be measured? Is religion necessary for it? … Continue reading Humanism Explorations: The Good Life Part 2 – Personal Happiness Sun, Oct 3, 3-5pm, Zoom

Carola Lacy’s Party Revue!

Carola’s online 99th birthday party a few weeks ago was a tremendous success. Three videos (one short, one medium, and one looong) were made for those interested to relive the event: Happy Birthday ‘Chorus’ Life in pictures with musical accompaniment Full and uncut party video with many warm toastings and rememberances Thank you all for … Continue reading Carola Lacy’s Party Revue!

Almeda Fire Anniversary Support Gathering – Sep 8, 4:30-6:30pm, Zoom

As we approach the one year anniversary of the Almeda fire, we’ll pause to be with one another and share  how we are coping after this life-shattering event. Within our RVUUF circle of loving support, we invite you to join us in comfort and courage for expressing your personal experience of how this life changing … Continue reading Almeda Fire Anniversary Support Gathering – Sep 8, 4:30-6:30pm, Zoom

Les Jensen, Memorial Gathering, Fri Sep 3, Noon-2pm, Lithia Park

For Longtime RVUUF member and Humanism Leader, please meet below the Upper Duck Pond Leslie Ward Jensen, 90, died August 28, 2021 at his home in Ashland, Oregon, of chronic lung disease. He was born February 12, 1931 in Aberdeen, South Dakota, the son of Leslie Jensen and Elizabeth Ward. When his father served as … Continue reading Les Jensen, Memorial Gathering, Fri Sep 3, Noon-2pm, Lithia Park

James Cossolias, April 21, 1935 – August 5, 2021

Jim Cossolias, 86, of Ashland Oregon, passed away on August 5, 2021, after suffering an unexpected heart attack. Jim was born on April 21, 1935, to Constantine and Helen Cossolias in Ann Arbor, Michigan along with his identical twin, George. Constatine and Helen were immigrants from Turkey, opening and running a grocery store called The … Continue reading James Cossolias, April 21, 1935 – August 5, 2021