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 $5 per
meeting to help support Wainwright House.
Please call 914-967-6080 or email us at [email protected] 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.
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Women in Conversation: Midlife and Beyond
Every other Monday
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 203-918-3325 or [email protected].
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The Sound Shore Writers' Group
First and Third Monday
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Founded in June, 2007, this group fosters the
development of local authors' work through honest, but constructive,
criticism. The Sound Shore Writers Group provides encouragement and inspiration
and serves as a support network for writers at all stages of their writing
journey. All genres are welcome. For more information, please contact
Maureen at [email protected].
A Course in Miracles Group
Tuesdays
7:00 - 8:30 pm
A Course in Miracles is a complete
self-study spiritual thought system based on universal spiritual themes. This
group meets to read and discuss the principles that make up the daily lessons,
the Text, and the Manual for Teachers. For
the purpose of shared reading, we recommend that members bring the book titled,
A Course in Miracles, Published by
the Foundation for Inner Peace, Combined Volume.
The Summary introduction, which appears
in the Text states, “The Course does not aim at teaching the meaning of love,
for that is beyond what can be taught. It does aim, however, at removing the
blocks to the awareness of love's presence, which is your natural inheritance. This course
can therefore be summed up very simply in this way:
Nothing real can be threatened.
Nothing unreal exists.
Herein lies the peace of God”
All are welcome to join us in this
gentle and relaxed setting of learners. For information, please email
[email protected]
| Affinity Group Guidelines |
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current members of Wainwright House may submit a proposal for an
Affinity Group. Proposals will be evaluated by the Program
Committee for contribution to WH's mission statement/goals and the
needs of the community. |
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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 $5 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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