Multi-Day Events
Fri Feb 22 through Feb 24	All Church Retreat

About the calendar These are currently planned young adult group and selected church wide events. Newcomers are always welcome to events. If you have any questions please contact the listed contact or youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. The calendar is subject to change so check back here and watch the YAG announcement list. For more information on First Parish chuch wide events, visit the church's site. Interested in hosting an event? Please take quick read through how to host an event. Childcare is provided upon request with 10 days notice for events at the church. The church office provides a list of approved childcare providers. There is no charge to the parent. You are encouraged to use this service by contacting the appropriate event host, who will make arrangements with the church office.

Friday, February 1 Discussion "Dreams and Aspirations" Join us for a discussion on dreams, goals, and aspirations whether on a personal, local, national, or global level (or perhaps even universal). Let your dreams bloom in the context of a cozy, comfortable, supportive atmosphere while sipping tea or cocoa. Call or email Jen for directions. Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Jen's place Contact: Jen Rosenbaum, 617-782-5527 or

Saturday, February 2 Night Out at Jillian's Jillian's is an 18 & up pool hall/arcade/bar on Lansdowne Street near Fenway Park. Air hockey, carnival games & highly sophisticated video games on one level; well-kept billiards tables, table tennis, blackjack, and full bar on the other. Spend as little or as much as you want---no cover charge. More precise directions forthcoming. RSVP required by Wed., Jan 30; 6 participants minimum needed. Time: 8:30pm Location: Jillian's on Lansdowne St. T: Green line B, C, or D to Kenmore) Contact: David Jorgensen, david.w.jorgensen., 617-643-TEVA

Tuesday, February 5 Dark Crystal Movie Meet in the Brattle Theatre lobby at 9:30pm. Time: 10:00PM Location: Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle St., Cambridge Contact: Sina Lucia Najarian

Wednesday, February 6 Intergenerational Men's Discussion Group The Intergenerational Men’s Discussion Group will meet Wednesday, February 6 at 7:00 PM for socializing in the First Parish Barn Room then start a subject-focused discussion at 7:30 PM. In this discussion, we will explore the topics of death and loss (and touch a bit on what I sometimes consider the opposites: life and gain). In our daily lives and even at funerals, we tend to gloss over what death and loss means to us. Following such habits can cause us to lose touch with very important aspects of ourselves, our relatives, our friends, society, and the "spiritual world." We miss the chance to experience life to fullest and connecting to the world(s) around us by avoiding such topics. Through facilitated discussion in this venue, we will hopefully come away with more of a connection to the world(s) around us. If we can't reach that point, however, we can at least get a better view on some topics not discussed too often. Either way, we'll have some good discussion. Facilitator: Jesse Lex, 617/529-4326, jessel@marlboro.edu Contact Person: David Jorgensen, 781/643-8382, david.w.jorgensen.90@alum.dartmouth.org Jesse L jessel@marlboro.edu http://www.marlboro.edu/~jessel Time: 7:30pm Location: First Parish in the Barn Room Contact: Jesse Lex, 617-529-4326, Contact Person: David Jorgensen, 781-643-8382, david.w.jorgensen.

Thursday, February 7 Mulholland Drive Movie Time: 8:00pm Location: Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle St., Cambridge Contact: Sina Lucia Najarian

Friday, February 8 Folk, Pop & Rock Sing-A-Long Bring your voices and bring your instruments! Join Pete and Justin and their guitars in a night of singing your favorite folk, pop, and rock songs. Contact us if you have a request to dig up for Friday. Time: 7:00pm Location: First Parish Parlor Contact: Justin L. Behan, 617-524-0946 or ; Pete Olandt, or (617) 527-6838

Saturday, February 9 Bowling & Pool @ Sacco's Come play candle pin bowling & pool with YAG. Fun! Also open to coffee, tea, ice cream, or whatever afterward. Time: 7:00pm Location: Sacco's on Day St. in Davis Sq., Somerville Contact: Jesse Lex, 617-529-4326 or

Sunday, February 10 Planning Meeting Help plan next month's events. If you think something would be fun, moving, or important, chances are someone else will think so, too. The planning meeting is also the current governing body of the Young Adult Group. Participation is encouraged. Observers are welcome. Time: 1:00pm Location: First Parish Parlor Contact: Zach White, 617-969-0630 or

Saturday, February 16 Winter Wonderland Hike Join us for a moderate-difficult hike at a time of year that many of us feel overly cooped up. Call Tom for details about footwear, clothing, meeting location, etc. Get outside and experience the beauty of New England in the wintertime. Time: 11:00am Contact: Tom Hartley, 617-965-5162 or

Wednesday, February 20 Intergenerational Women's Disussion Group The next Intergenerational Women's Discussion will be: this Wednesday, February, 20 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Paine Room The topic is: "The Beauty Backlash: 10 Years Later" - inspired by, but not exclusive to, the book The Beauty Myth by Naomi Wolf. No reading will be required. This will be an informal discussion on current cultural images of female beauty and how they impact women's lives. All ages welcome! The facilitator will be: Jana Fikkan Group Contacts: Jen Rosenbaum, rosenbjd@bc.edu 617-782-5527 and Katrina Piehler, katp32@yahoo.com 617-666-7933 Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm Contact: Jennifer Rosenbaum at or (617) 782-5527, Katrina Piehler at or (617) 666-7933

Friday, February 22 thru February 24 All Church Retreat

Wednesday, February 27 Discussion "YAG & Activism" Let's discuss and plan out outreach activities for YAG to do. Bring ideas and be prepared to make them happen. I'll bring info on The Food Project. Time: 7PM Contact: Pete Olandt, or (617) 527-6838

Saturday, March 2 Diplomacy Game Test your ambassadorial skills (and also get to know other YAG’ers)! Diplomacy is an all-day game full of both cooperation and deception, but in the end, lots of fun. Time: "Noon-ish” Location: Rich’s and Samantha’s Place, call Rich for directions and/or pick-up from the T (commuter rail to South Acton) Contact: Rich, 978-733-1999

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