Lifelines Vermont

Hang \ˈhaŋ\1 a : to fasten to some elevated point without support from below b : to suspend by the neck until dead

OK, so neither of these definitions really hit the nail on the head with what we’re trying to do with Wednesday afternoons, so let’s just ’splain it, shall we?

We’ve gotta hang out more.  Here’s why:

• You spend way too much time in your room
• You have questions and ideas about life, spirituality, Jesus and how to get a ride to the slopes on weekends
• You love Jon and Jenn Ayers, and/or you miss us
• You just wanna drop-by and see what’s up/Who’s here
• You have some work to do that you don’t need to be alone for
• Lifelines people are too much fun not to be around more.

That’s all I’ve got.  But seriously, stop-by Brennans this (or any) Wednesday afternoon for any of the above reasons, or just to buy me pancakes.  The “Hang” will be a totally unprogrammed time of pretty much hanging out and doing/discussing whatever comes up and even just doing homework (oh wait - was that too programmed?)   As always, e-mail or call with questions! - Jon

Besides the Tuesday Women’s Group (Time TBA) and the Fireside Men’s group (Thurs 7:15pm Davis Center Circle Pickup), you’ll not want to miss the Banff Mountain Film Festival hosted by the UVM Outing Club.  Your student ID and 10 bones will get you into what’s probably the coolest outdoor film event going.  Shout out to the Facebook group if you’re going!

There’s something so sweet about a new semester, starting fresh, carte blanche, a la carte (?), a la mode (!)  We prefer the analogy of untrodden snow - waiting to be played in.

However you start the year, we hope you’ll make Lifelines a part of your 2010.  Here’s what we have coming down the pipe:

• Fireside Men’s Group: - Yup, we’re moving the fire inside this winter.  We’re also moving the time to Wed. nights, 6:45 pickup at the Davis Center Circle.
• Women’s Group Meetings:  Times and dates are changing-up for these!  Check back here for more info.
• Snowshoeing:  We’re tackling Camel’s Hump, Mansfield and who knows what else.  We’re seriously psyched for the challenge of winter hiking.  Dates TBA
• Winter Survival:  Getting stuck in the woods in the winter ain’t no joke!  Sure, you watched Bear Grylls work his magic all winter break - but that was from your couch, under a blanket, munching on leftovers.  Come learn from experience!
• Ski Trips:  Finally!  We’re providing a few rides up to the slopes this semester.  Let us know if you want in…

For now, if any of these offerings strike your fancy, LET US KNOW!  We’d love to see you.