For more than 100 years, beginning on the UC Davis campus and extending out into the community, University Farm Circle has had a strong tradition of welcome. Whether you are new to the area or new to UFC, we invite you to join in our many activities. In
addition to regular UFC events, the Newcomers’ Group activities are planned just for new members. In a smaller, relaxed setting, you can meet new people, foster friendships, and get a glimpse of what UC Davis and the larger community have to offer. At year’s end, we hope that you will continue to enjoy the friendship and benefits of ongoing involvement in the University Farm Circle. The description of events listed here is only intended as an outline of planned activities. For up-to-date information, please check your email, the online calendar at www.ufcdavis.org, or the Wild Apricot app. We are looking forward to meeting you. Invitations and registration for events will be sent through email and Sign Up Genius links. If you have questions contact one of the Co-Chairs:
Andrea Forrest, 530-902-2552 (andieforrest@gmail.com),
Tracy Moss, 530-574-6677 (outdoorgal25@sbcglobal.net), or
Barb Weisbrod, 925-200-9395 (barbweisbrod@yahoo.com)
Note: Please consult our online membership directory for contact information of program coordinators.
Newcomers' Welcome and Interest Sections Signup
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 Time: 9:30am-12pm
2024 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 Farm Circle, and to answer your questions. You will have the opportunity to sign up for interest sections and to pay annual dues. You are welcome to bring friends who might be interested in joining UFC. We look forward to seeing you there.
First Friday Coffees
Please join our friendly, informal gathering of the Newcomers Group on the first Friday of every month from 10:00 to 11:30, October through May. The Newcomers Group co-chairs will be there to welcome you as we introduce you to other new members. We have a variety of get-to-know-you activities planned as well as some short presentations by UFC Board Members who will share information about UFC and the wide variety of ways to become
involved in the organization. The location will rotate between the City Council Chambers in Woodland, The Cannery Ranch House in Davis, and El Macero Country Club. Please check the UFC Website and your email, as well as the Sign Up Genius Invite, for the specific location each month.
Newcomers’ Group Arboretum Walks
Each month the Newcomers Group will schedule a UC Davis Arboretum walk (about 3.5 miles). This is an informal way to chat and share time with your Newcomers’ Group friends.
Woodland Walking Tour
October 17, 2024; Time: TBD
Have you ever wondered about the history of Woodland? Join the UFC Newcomers' Group for a Walking Tour of Historic Woodland, guided by David Wilkinson, author of several books on the history, architecture, and trees of Woodland. We will stroll for 1 to 1½ hours through downtown and the residential area. Lunch will be on your own but suggestions will be provided. Newcomers will receive an invitation through Sign Up Genius.
UC Davis Art Museums
Early to mid November
Join us for an informal visit to two fabulous art museums on the campus of UC Davis. We will first visit the Manetti Shrem Museum of Art which cultivates transformational art experiences to inspire new thinking and exchange of ideas. We will then go to the Gorman Museum of Native American Art. If the weather is good we will take a short walk over to the Arboretum Wyatt Deck to listen to the Folk Musician Jam session that takes place there each Friday. You are welcome to bring a bagged lunch to enjoy while we listen to the music.
Lunar New Year Luncheon
Late January
Join us for lunch at a local Chinese restaurant to celebrate the Year of The Snake. We’ll share conversation and warm food, make paper fortune cookies, and maybe even get a lucky red envelope!
Square One Makerspace Tour
Late February or Early March
Do you like to craft, build, sew or create? Learn more as we tour the Square One Makerspace, which is attached to the Woodland Library. Square One is a free, public space and has lots of exciting equipment to make just about anything you can imagine! There are
sewing machines, glue guns, laser cutters, woodworking tools, vinyl cutters, and button-makers. There is even a photo scanner to upload those family photos to the “cloud!” In addition to all of the equipment, Square One has large tables on which to work on your projects - a quilter’s delight. After we’ve toured the space, sit down with fellow Newcomers and channel your creativity to make something new. We will have the option to go to lunch at a local restaurant if people are interested. There will be a small charge for the class, to be determined at the time of the event. This event is limited to 15 people.
Matchbook Winery Wine Tasting and Picnic
Late April
Join us for a day of food and fun at the family-owned Matchbook Winery just north of Woodland. The location of this winery, surrounded by over 1200 acres of scenic vineyards, will provide a wonderful setting for a shared finger food lunch. A variety of delicious wines will be available to taste.
Appetizer and Beverage Finale
Mid-May; Location TBD
Join your Newcomer friends as we bring our year to a close. We will enjoy an afternoon of socializing and sharing stories of friendships made, interest groups joined, and fun that was had over the last year as well as thoughts about plans for the upcoming UFCNewcomers’ year.
