Fall Programs 2025
September
Newcomers Welcome
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Unitarian Universalist Church, 27074 Patwin Road, Davis
Please join us for the official start of the UFC year. This informal event will allow you to meet other Newcomers, as well as current members, while enjoying snacks and beverages. In addition to social time, there will be a short presentation by UFC board members to give you information about University Farm Circle, and to answer your questions. Newcomers will have the
opportunity to sign up for interest sections and to pay their annual dues. You are welcome to bring friends who might be interested in joining UFC.
October
Scholarship Reception and Fall Welcome
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Unitarian Universalist Church, 27074 Patwin Road, Davis
Join us this fall to celebrate our newest scholarship recipients and see firsthand how your generous contributions are transforming lives! Hear inspiring stories, connect with bright new scholars, and learn how our collective support is paving the way for their academic journeys. Don’t miss out on this chance to meet the next generation of leaders. Following the presentation, you will havethe opportunity to sign up for interest sections.
Art Class – Fall Colors!
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Create a beautiful fall-themed greeting card for a friend or to frame for yourself. Our instructor Patris owns the Patris Studio and Gallery in Sacramento, northern California’s premier venue for art classes, workshops, and painting sessions. An affirming, excellent teacher, Patris also runs workshops for the Crocker Art Museum.
Grass Valley Bus Trip: Empire Mine State Park,
Lunch, and Shopping
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Enjoy a wonderful day in Gold Country! First, we’ll visit Empire Mine State Park, site of one of the oldest, deepest, and richest gold
mines in California. We’ll have a private tour of the early 1900’s Bourn Mansion, landscaped gardens with gorgeous fall colors, and
historic mining buildings. After our tour, we’ll head to downtown Grass Valley for lunch at Tofanelli’s Gold Country Bistro, a classic local restaurant established in 1890. After lunch, we’ll have plenty of time to shop at the Mill Street Downtown Promenade and areas close by.
November
Artificial Intelligence Made Simple
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Unitarian Universalist Church, 27074 Patwin Road, Davis
Discover how new AI tools can make your daily life easier andmore enjoyable while you stay safe online. The speaker, Joseph Connolly, is a software developer with over 15 years of experience who specializes in making technology accessible for everyone. Attendees will leave with a solid grasp of what AI can—and can’t —do.
Focaccia Bread Cooking Class
Monday, November 11, 2025, Tuesday, November 12, 2025
Davis Co-op Teaching Kitchen, 537 G Street, Davis
Whether plain and crispy from the olive oil, flavored with herbs, or topped with vegetables, focaccia is a surprisingly simple bread that gives a lot of flavor for little effort. While the bread bakes, we will make a hearty fall vegetable salad to enjoy with the focaccia for lunch. This will be a great tool for the holidays!
Winter programs 2026
December
Candlelight Dinner
El Macero Country Club, 44571 Clubhouse Drive, El Macero
Save the date! The members-only Candlelight Dinner will be on December 4. This is one of UFC's most treasured traditions, where we gather with UFC friends to share the spirit of the holidays.
L ‘Apero Tasting
L’Apero les Trois, 22 Main St., Winters
Enjoy an aperitif tasting at the delightful L‘Apero tasting room in the charming town of Winters. This is the perfect place to mingle with friends and do a little holiday shopping afterwards!
January
Health Effects of Loneliness and Isolation
Unitarian Universalist Church, 27074 Patwin Road, Davis
Socialization is critically important to human beings. When opportunities to connect with others are eliminated or reduced, the physical and mental effects can be sobering. Dr. Rebecca Boxer, chief of Geriatrics, Hospice and Palliative Medicine at UC Davis Health, will share medical insights and recent research on the effects of isolation and prolonged loneliness. There will be time for questions and answers. Enjoy coffee and treats with your peers prior to the presentation as we celebrate the value of community!
Trivia with Julia
Unitarian Universalist Church, 27074 Patwin Road, Davis
Join your UFC friends for a fun, fact-filled afternoon of trivia with local quizmaster Julia Walker. We’ll test our knowledge in categories such as history, geography, film, music, books etc.
White Elephant Exchange
Unitarian Universalist Church, 27074 Patwin Road, Davis
The treasure hunt is on! Enjoy some social time, shopping, and thrifty finds. Browse tables overflowing with special treasures: dishes, books, purses, knickknacks, scarves, clothing, collectibles, ceramics, and odds-and-ends. The White Elephant Exchange is a chance to put on your explorer hat and trade new or like-new items for something that better fits your taste and lifestyle, and to pass along gifts that you no longer want or need as a form of re- gifting.
February
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at Yue Huang
Yue Huang Restaurant, 3860 Truxel Rd., Sacramento
Ring in the Year of Hope with an unforgettable Chinese New Year Dim Sum Luncheon at Yue Huang! Indulge in an exquisite spread of freshly steamed dim sum, each bite crafted to bring prosperity and good fortune for the year ahead. Join us in embracing tradition, savoring delicious flavors, and toasting new beginnings. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind celebration!
Woman’s Health Forum
Unitarian Universalist Church, 27074 Patwin Road, Davis
Join us in celebrating Heart Health Month with our speaker presentations designed to help you take control of your well-being through the power of plant-based foods! Whether you’re just curious about eating more plants or ready to make some heart- smart changes, this event is for you. Learn how adding more plant- based meals to your day can boost your heart health, and get inspired with practical ideas you can use right away. After our speaker presentations, we will enjoy a delicious plant-based lunch.
Spring programs 2026
March
Macaron Co-op Cooking Class
Davis Co-op Teaching Kitchen, 620 G Street, Davis
Join us for an afternoon making ice cream sandwiches with authentic French macarons at the Davis Food Co-Op’s Teaching Kitchen! This fancy little cookie isn’t as tricky as you think — learn all of its secrets alongside instructor Christine. You’ll make
chocolate macarons with vanilla raspberry swirl ice cream, with the option to dip your creations in chocolate. All levels of bakers
are welcome! In addition, you’ll leave with recipes for a variety of flavors of macarons and fillings.
Bingo Benefit for UFC
Davis Odd Fellows Lodge
Get ready for some fun! Make some cash and support Farm Circle Scholarships. Last year this was an ENORMOUS success! Plan to attend Davis’ only legal Bingo game, run by the Davis Odd Fellows. All proceeds will be given to UFC. Fifteen games will be played with cash prizes for the winners of every game, up to $250 for the winner of the final blackout Bingo game. The more players we have, the more proceeds that we receive for UFC. Only adults (18 and older) may be present for Bingo since it is legal gambling.
Novels and Noshes
Home of Karen Cook
This continues to be one of our members’ best-loved programs. We will share favorite books that we have read this past year. Don’t forget to bring books you'd like to pass along for our book
exchange—and pick up a few new reads to take home!
April
Those Who Stayed: A Vietnam Diary
Unitarian Universalist Church, 27074 Patwin Road, Davis
In April of 1975, Davis author Claudia Krich and a small group of humanitarian aid volunteers chose to stay in Vietnam when nearly all Americans and thousands of terrified Vietnamese fled. Without weapons, protective barriers, or any guarantee of safety, Claudia witnessed firsthand what happened. In her book, Those Who Stayed, Claudia shares vivid impressions of those intense, historic days, offering an extraordinary perspective on a defining moment in history. Claudia will share her experiences and photos with us.
Cooking Fideua with Abbie
Home of Abbie Morrison
Learn to make fideua, a Catalan version of paella. The pescatarian dish features fideo pasta noodles instead of bomba rice, as well as shrimp, scallops, squid, clams, and mussels. It is much lighter than traditional paella. Fideua is prepared in a traditional paella pan. We will be making this version, serving 20, in a 32” pan on an outdoor burner. When finished, we will enjoy our fideua, along with a green salad, fresh bread, and dessert.
May
Sacramento Murals Walk
Stroll through downtown Sacramento
Join
us to explore Sacramento’s vibrant public art scene on a guided walking
tour. You will experience stunning murals, street art, and sculptures
created by local and international artists. The tour covers
approximately 2 miles in downtown Sacramento with stops along the way
for photos and stories about the art.
Spring Luncheon and Meeting
The Spring Luncheon is historically the highlight of the year—a social gathering to celebrate the friendships developed over the years through UFC's programs and interest sections. The luncheon will include a short business meeting to introduce the new board of officers for the coming year and an appropriate entertainment experience.
