being mortal atul gawande – Jackson Community Church

This Week: Mar 19-Mar 25

MON, MAR 19

DEACONS
4pm • Pastor’s Office, Second Floor of JCC
REIKI WORKSHOP (private class)
6pm • Classroom/Betty Whitney Library, Second Floor of JCC
JACKSON WRITING GROUP (closed meeting)
6pm • Parish Hall

TUE, MAR 20

JACKSON LIBRARY BOOK GROUP
4:30pm • Jackson Public Library
Discussing Atul Gawande’s Being Mortal

WED, MAR 21

PASTOR’s DROP-IN
7-9am • JTown Deli.
Come for caffeine, cuisine, and conversation.
TUNE UP (Fitness) with LAURIE McALEER
10-11am • Parish Hall, Jackson Community Church
Join members of the women’s group and fitness trainer Laurie McAleer for a gentle, introductory fitness class for beginners. Wear comfortably clothing, sensible shoes, and bring a bottle of water. Men and women both welcome to come try this class. Laurie will lead a fitness class that can be customized to each person’s abilities, and help improve overall wellbeing, as well as focusing on body areas that may need additional support and care.
COUNCIL
7pm • Betty Whitney Library, Second Floor of JCC

THURS, MAR 22

INTRODUCTORY YOGA with Anjali Rose
9am • Parish Hall, Jackson Community Church
Men and women invited to join instructor Anjali Rose for a gentle, introductory yoga class. Wear stretchy fitness clothing, bring a matt and a cushion/blanket if you have them. $10/class for 6 weeks; payable at beginning of session. Scholarships available. This session runs through April 19.
YOGA & MEDITATION with Charlotte Doucette
3:30pm • Parish Hall. $10/pp fee. (Scholarships available)
SOUP & SKI with FAMILY & FRIENDS
5pm • Parish Hall of Jackson Community Church
Gather with members and friends of a few of the valley’s faith communities for soup supper. Menu this week: Italian ‘Senate bean’ soup, salad, bread.
5:30/6pm • Meet at church for evening XC ski or snow shoe. Optimal starting point to be determined. Donations will be collected for Jackson Ski Touring Foundation. Bring your own head lamps, ski equipment, layers, and be prepared for outdoor conditions. Ski at your own risk. Bring friends! Open to everyone. All ages welcome. Note: We will continue this practice thru Mar 22, and will end the Lenten soup series with a Maundy Thursday meal on March 29.
AA
6-7pm • Church Library

FRI, MAR 23

Community Event:
“404 NOT FOUND” Film Screening and SOUP SUPPER
5-7pm • Gibson Senior Center, North Conway, NH
Come for movie and a soup supper donated by several valley restaurants. This film screening held in collaboration with Clergy of the Eastern Slope and First Church of North Conway’s Missions Team. “404 Not Found” highlights the homeless youth in NH. Donations will be accepted.Check out the film trailer @ 404notfoundfilm.com. Held in collaboration with Governor Sununu’s “Sleep Out”. Kick-starting awareness of and approaches to this valley issue, which will take a valley solution.
“Sleep Out” (Stay-Up-Late or Sleep Over at Church)
8pm, Mar 23 – 9am, Mar 24 • Jackson Community Church
Dependent on RSVP by youth (5th grade and older) and families. Youth & chaperones may stay late at church. Or spend the night. To be held in solidarity with Gov Sununu’s “Sleep Out” event to raise awareness about homelessness. We will stay up late at Jackson Community Church with games and worship, learn about homelessness in the valley, make civic engagement posters. If some people stay overnight, we will wake up to have breakfast together. RSVP required.

SAT, MAR 24

Community Event:
MARCH in JACKSON
10am • Covered Bridge to Grammar School
Community Event:
TRIVIA GAME with Houlihans at
2:45pm • Jackson Public Library
Church team(s) to play in trivia contest. If interested, please contact Fred Tompkins to RSVP so we can plan how many participants will play and organize teams. Game starts at 3pm.

SUN, MAR 25: Palm Sunday

INTERFAITH GATHERING
8am • Madeline’s Deli, Jackson, NH
Reflection & prayer using literature, sacred texts, personal sharing.
ADULT CHOIR PRACTICE
9am • Jackson Community Church
PALM PROCESSION
9:45am • Jackson Community Church
WORSHIP: Palm Sunday
10:30am • Jackson Community Church