Come enjoy a delicious meal, time with new and old friends, and an opportunity to learn from an expert on a variety of topics! Pre-registration is requested.
No cost to attend, free will donation will be accepted.

COMING UP…

When: Tuesday, February 25
Speaker: George Thompson
Topic: An Hour in My Shoes

George grew up in Saint Louis and moved to Rochester in 1968, during tumultuous years of the Civil Rights Movement, to work at IBM. At the time, George was one of very few Black men in the region. Over 55 years later, George has many stories from decades of his life and leadership in southeastern Minnesota, where he has always sought to serve and to create community.

George believes that when we understand each other and our differences, we have the best foundation for a strong community. His presentation, "An Hour in My Shoes," will explore his experiences as a Black husband, father, friend, business man, and leader in southeastern Minnesota. He will offer stories and perspectives as a truly remarkable family man, neighbor, and leader.

Separate goodwill offerings will be collected upon entry for lunch and for our speaker.

Lunch and Learn Schedule
11:00 Check-in at Log Lodge
11:30 Lunch is Served
12:15-1:30 Presentation/Q & A

When: Tuesday, March 25
Speaker: Christa Spaeth
Topic: Gut Health Essentials

Join me for a discussion on gut health where you'll learn the essentials of digestive wellness and how to support your gut with simple ingredients. I will focus on powerful nutrient-dense foods. You will taste two delicious and nutritious items that are not only affordable, but also easy to prepare at home.

Christa Spaeth is a foodie and a dietitian with over 20 years of experience in a Culinary Test Kitchen! She loves to share simple recipes that are healthy. You will often find her making sourdough bread or creating a new recipe in her kitchen.

When: Tuesday, 29
Speaker: Al Batt
Topic: Birding with Batt

Al Batt is a writer, speaker, storyteller, author and humorist whose observations about nature and humankind are published in many newspapers and magazines, and heard on many radio stations.

He shares his stories with anyone who will listen. Al received the Thomas Sadler Roberts Award from the Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union for birding. His mother thinks he’s a big deal.

past events…

When: Tuesday, December 17
Speaker: Dylon Starr
Topic: Christmas Sing-Along

Dylon Starr is the director of programming and music at Peace United UCC in Rochester. He directs the Rochester Rainbow Choir and is also involved with local theaters both on and off stage. Dylon lives in Rochester with his husband and tiny dog.

When: Tuesday, November 19
Speaker: Nate Johnson
Topic: Making Your Own Pixie Dust

Hear from our Program Director Nate Johnson and his experiences working in the Disney parks! Nate will present some fun and informative stories from his six years of Disney parks experiences and how he is applying what he learned to Good Earth Village today. Since 1995, Disney has been known for world-class hospitality and has opened seven theme parks across the world. Below are some of the Disney Parks that Nate worked at!

• Pandora: The World of Avatar

• Star Wars Galaxy's Edge

• Disney's Grand Floridian Resort

When: Tuesday, September 10
Speaker: Juli Seyedell Johnson
Topic: There’s a Story in Every Quilt

If we’re lucky, quilts wrap us in warmth throughout our lives.  They also tell our stories and memorialize milestones.  Textile Artist, Juli Seydell Johnson, will share her quilting story which started as a self-challenge to make a quilt for the Riverside Lutheran Bible Camp Quilt Auction in the early 1990’s.  She learned to make that first quilt with help from her Grandmother.  Since then her pieces have evolved from traditional quilts to storytelling quilts that reflect important themes from Juli’s life and career.  The presentation will include a quilt trunk show along with a slide show presentation highlighting the inspiration and process behind many of her pieces. www.buffalograce.com