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BONUS YEARS WINTER 2018 Senior Adult Newsletter

A MESSAGE FROM CARRIE GARDNER Farewell! I want to thank you all for embracing me during the last six months. You will continue to see me around the church. Through your input from the survey last spring, small group discussions, and one-on-one meetings, we have implemented some great programs within the Senior Adult Ministry here at McFarlin. My prayer is you continue to be involved and make these new programs successful. Please stop by the church to meet Missy and tell her your story over a cup of coffee!

Continued Blessings to you and your families, Carrie G

A MESSAGE FROM MISSY LOUY Director of Senior Adult Ministries Hello and Happy New Year! My name is Missy Louy and I am the new Director of Senior Adult Ministries. My family and I have been members of McFarlin for the past 22 years.

While I may know some of you, I look forward to meeting the rest of you and growing our team together! I, too like Carrie, am a Registered Nurse. My career as a Registered Nurse has spanned for 30 plus years, the last 17 years in Healthcare Management.

Carrie’s passion for Hospice is a gift and a calling. We are blessed to have Carrie as a part of our McFarlin family! As we begin a New Year, I am excited to work with all of you as we continue with our church mission of “Changing Lives that Change the World.”

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Senior Opportunities at McFarlin UMC • Senior Adult: Luncheons, Trips, Sunday Lunches, Desserts & Discussions • Senior Adult Care Team: Develop a relationship with our homebound members • Senior Adventurers: Monthly excursions for more active members • Line Dancers: Tuesday at 10:30AM • United Methodist Men: breakfast, missions, projects, Bible studies • United Methodist Women: Circles, Bible studies, missions • Caring: Meal Ministry (cook meals for members at times of joy, hardship), Prayer Chain • Food Pantry: Providing assistance to local families in need • School Partnerships: Reading assistance, mentoring elementary students • Mobile Food Pantry: Providing assistance to our community at various schools • Staying Active and Independent (SAIL): Exercise class offered by UCO Tuesday and Thursday Fenn Hall 1-2:00PM • Small Groups: Bible studies meeting during the week, various locations and times • Sunday School: Various classes Sunday at 9:40AM • Support Groups: Various offered at the Church based on your needs www.mcfarlinumc.org

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Senior ADVENTURERS This group enjoys monthly activities that focus on spiritual growth, fellowship & encompass moderate fitness levels. Most events will involve a caravan from the McFarlin parking lot to the site of that day's adventure. Please bring appropriate supplies based on the activity.

HIKING THE WICHITAS Our first Adventure was a success!

We had thirty-two adventurers arrive at the church to caravan down to the Wichita Mountain Refuge. After a devotional, we hiked several trails and ended with lunch at Meer’s Restaurant.

Future Senior ADVENTURES:

January 28: Bowling at Heyday Entertainment bowling and shoes $9.00 per person February 10: Oklahoma City Zoo March: House from the Ground Up & Spring Break; Small local hike on HWY 9 (TBA) April 7: Red Rock Canyon Hike with lunch afterward at Cherokee Trading Post

Alzheimer's Awareness Tip As Alzheimer's progresses, you may need to make other adjustments to the activity. Use the following tips as provided by the Alzheimer’s Association: • Keep the person's skills and abilities in mind.

• Pay special attention to what the person enjoys.

• Consider if the person begins activities without direction.

• Be aware of physical problems.

• Focus on enjoyment, not achievement.

• Encourage involvement in daily life.

• Relate activity to work life.

• Look for favorites.

• Consider time of day.

• Adjust activities to disease stages.

McFarlin Fireflies Caregiver Support Group 3rd Wed. of each month | lunch & support from 11:30AM-1:30PM in room 209.

RSVP requested, $5 per person for lunch.

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Have you had that conversation with family about your wishes should the unimaginable happen? By preparing before the storm, some stress can be averted.

LEGACY OF

LOVE

Feb. 12 | 6:45PM-9PM in Fenn Hall This program will help you understand why this is so important & give ways to discuss your wishes with your family, loved ones & medical staff.

We have a panel of presenters to include focus on medical, legal & spiritual. Cost of booklet TBD. RSVP to 321-3484 ext. 108

New Year New Study!

One Day Missions

Senior Adult Ministry is working with the Missions Team to develop One Day Missions within our local community to share the love of McFarlin UMC. Currently, we are in the process of setting up days during the week and on weekends to help support Bridges, Food & Shelter, Habitat for Humanity, Regional Food Pantry and our Partnership Schools.

Look for more information soon!

Mondays 10:30AM Rm 224 Starting Jan. 8, we're kicking off the New Year with a 7-week study by James Moore, Attitude is Your Paintbrush: It Colors Every Situation. The book/study guide combo is $10. Contact the Missy Louy if interested. 405-321-3484

Dessert & Discussion Join the conversation every 2nd Thursday evening of the month for delicious desserts & different topics to discuss in Fenn Hall from 7-8PM. RSVP to Missy Louy: 321.3484.

This event is free, but donations are accepted.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS January 11: Dr. Garrett from Epworth Villa, Changing Demographics of the Older Population & the Impact of Society February 8: Tara Koetter, Safety and Identity Theft March 8: Lisa Driskill from Cleveland County Habitat for Humanity, One Day Mission April 12: Sara Sherry from OHAI, Healthy Brain, Healthy Mind www.mcfarlinumc.org

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BONUS YEARS LUNCHEONS AND PROGRAMS: February 7

Harry Smith, The Gift of Advanced Care Planning

March 7

Professor Levy, OU Department of History, History of OU Football

April 4

McFarlin Missions; Church members from Youth to Senior Adults will speak about their Mission experiences

May 2

Edward Spann, retired Dean from Dallas Baptist University, Our Presidents and Their Hymns

Bonus Years Programs: Remember Bonus Years meets the 1st Wednesday of each month

from February through June and then from September through December. The meetings always begin at 10:30AM and we are finished by 1PM. To be courteous to everyone, please be there early enough to be seated by 10:30AM. Reservations are required by Monday noon the week of the meeting.

The luncheon/meetings are $7 per person.

UPCOMING TRIPS: February 2018 The Senior Adults will travel by church buses to Moore, OK and enjoy an incredible dinner and show at The Yellow Rose Dinner Theater March 15, 2018 Join us for the day as we travel on church buses up north to Ponca City, OK. We will tour the Poncan Theatre, Pioneer Women Museum and have lunch at a local restaurant.

April 23, 2018 Have you been to Pop’s Diner lately? We will travel by church buses to Arcadia, OK. We will have a tour and hear the history of the famous Round Barn; then, enjoy a lunch at Pop’s Diner. Be ready to be overwhelmed by the soda pop selection!

May 2018 Senior Adult Ministries is working on an event!!

June 2018 The OKC Red Earth Festival focuses on the heritage and diversity of our great state.

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SUNDAY LUNCHES A group of Senior Men and Women meet every Sunday after the 10:55AM service for lunch and fellowship at various locations in Norman.

Everyone is welcome! “Dutch Treat”!

Jan. 7

La Baguette, 2100 West Main

Jan. 14

El Chico Sooner Fashion Mall (bring your bulletin!)

Jan. 21

Dickey’s BBQ, SE corner of 12th and Alameda

Jan. 28

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, 1300 24th Ave NW

Feb. 4

Jason’s Deli, 950 Ed Noble Parkway

Feb. 11

Zio’s Italian Kitchen, 1353 24th Ave NW

Feb 18

Legends on West Lindsey

Feb. 25

Interurban, 1150 Ed Noble Parkway

Mar. 4

Ray’s BBQ, 1514 W Lindsey

Mar. 11

Charleston’s, 300 Ed Noble Parkway

Mar. 18

Pickleman’s, 759 Asp Avenue

Mar. 25

La Madeleine Café, 1954 24th Ave NW

Apr. 1

Easter Sunday! Enjoy your family and friends.

Apr. 8

McNellis, 121 East Main

Apr. 15

Penny Hill Deli, 1424 West Lindsey

Apr. 22

Red Robin, 1050 Ed Noble Parkway

Apr. 29

McAlister’s Deli, 1924 24th Ave NW

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For more information or to register for any of the events, programs, etc., contact Missy Louy, Director of Senior Adult Ministries at 405 321-3484 ext. 108 McFarlin UMC 419 S University Blvd Norman, OK 73069

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