There are so many groups to appeal to your special interests, and we hope you will take advantage of the opportunity to join one or more.

Life Exercise is a gentle Tai Chi-based program of exercise on Mondays at 4:30 pm in the Flex Room upstairs. It is open to everyone regardless of physical ability or fitness level. Contact Lee Seaman.

Lunch with Paul! Come brown-bag it with Paul Beckel on Tuesdays at noon for an open discussion forum on a wide variety of topics.

Community Dinners are on Wednesdays from 6 to 8, September through June. Menus are announced in advance. This is a great low-cost way to have dinner out while socializing with others.

Dining with Friends is a program of small groups that gather around food and conversation once a month from October through May.

A Mindfulness Meditation group meets each Thursday, from 2:00 to 3:30 pm upstairs. Following the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, you can participate in meditation, study, discussion and chanting. Chairs are provided; bring a cushion if you wish. Contact David Gillespie.

Once a year, in the Spring, we have our BUF Women’s Retreat at Camp Casey. It is a place to relax, have fun, make new friends, and spend time engaging with old friends. Attendees stay for the weekend, enjoying meals together in the canteen along with a variety of enlightening and creative programs, all while exploring the bond of sisterhood. Contact our Administrator.

Find Social and Spiritual sustenance & fellowship at the Men’s Group on selected Sundays in the Library after coffee hour. Friendly, fraternal conversations provoke reflections, insight, humor and lasting friendships. Men of all ages are welcome! Contact Jeff Copeland.

Our Choral Program led by our Musical Director, Kevin Allen-Schmid, is an enthusiastic approach to the uplifting attributes of all types of music. From haunting classical to raise-the-roof international, all of our music shares a common theme: it enhances the worship experience.

On Sunday from 9:15 am to 10:15 am, Sunday Forums are presented in our Conference Room on the first floor. Speakers and topics vary from health and nutrition to social justice Issues to travelogues. All are welcome!

There are two Book Groups. One meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month, at 7:00 pm in members’ homes. For titles, dates, and locations, sign up for the group’s Blog at bufbookgroup.blogspot.com. Add your email address under ‘Follow by Email’ or contact Jan Cavitt. The other Book Group meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month, at 6:30 pm in members’ homes. Contact Drew Betz for more information.

All contacts may be reached using the Contact Form or the Member Directory.