AUGUST 2017 EDITION
THE WOODLANDS UMC
POINT A MESSAGE FROM
DON MEADOR PASTOR TO SENIOR ADULTS
PRIME TIMERS HAWAIIAN LUAU Madison Heath, Kevin Lowe, Avery Gordy and Jackson Valencia
The theme of our June Prime Timers luncheon was “Hawaiian Luau.” As has become our annual June tradition, Dr. Mark Lewis gave a tribute to our members who are aged 90 and above, and 24 of these honored guests attended. A special treat was the involvement of high schoolers from Rebelbase Student Ministry under the leadership of Michael and Caitlin Dale. The students took photos, greeted our guests with leis, helped serve and provided the entertainment. Evin Calicchia played the ukulele and sang four songs including “Jesus Loves Me” and an original song that she wrote. Avery Gordy, Madison Heath, Kevin Lowe, and Jackson Valencia were very entertaining as hula dancers!
Evin Calicchia
Ruth and Jim Galey withCarrie Wilganowski
Linda Owen
Mark Lewis and Bill Scott
Cleatis and Mary Ellen Roach with Elizabeth Voran
Neil Johnson
Georgianna Briscoe
Every moment of every day we are thinking. You are thinking something as you read these words. And we are constantly receiving messages about what we should be thinking. The newspaper, TV, radio, family and friends and co-workers constantly give us things to think about. And so much of what we hear pushes us toward negative thoughts. We live in a day of partisan divisions and political infighting, mistrust, suspicion, criticism and even hatred on every level. It is so easy to slide into a pattern of negative thinking. Years ago Dr. Norman Vincent Peale wrote a best seller entitled The Power of Positive Thinking. But he wasn’t the first positive thinker. That honor has to go to the Apostle Paul. As he ends his letter to the Philippians he gives advice, which if followed, has the power to transform our lives. He writes in Chapter 4:8, “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” So let us examine our thoughts. And let us begin to follow the admonition of St. Paul to think of things that are true, noble, right, pure and lovely, and things that are excellent and praiseworthy. It can transform our lives and even cause us to feel better and have a better outlook on life. And, as Paul says, “The peace of God will be with you.” Your friend,
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME
On Wednesday, June 14, 55 members of the Senior Adult Ministry enjoyed hot dogs and cheered on the Astros for a 13-2 win over the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park. We were delighted to have two couples from Woodforest join us. We look forward to doing this again next year.
Mary and Joe Floyd
Lynne Turner and Barbara Fulmer
Wanda and Bob O’Brien with Fay Pevey
Jim Davies with his son, Matt
RETIRED U.S. AIR FORCE OFFICER AND NASA ASTRONAUT
COL. JERRY ROSS
Prime Timers Luncheon Speaker | Wednesday, August 2
Air Force Colonel (retired) Jerry L. Ross grew up in Crown Point, Indiana. He was a member of the Astronaut Corps from before the first Space Shuttle launch in April 1981, until after the last landing in July 2011. He also supported the International Space Station Program from its inception through completion of assembly in 2011. Jerry Ross set the World Record with seven space flights- STS-61B, 27, 37, 55, 74, 88, and 110. He has performed nine spacewalks totaling over 58 hours in the vacuum of space. Colonel Ross logged more than 4100 hours of flight time. He was awarded two Defense Superior Service Medals, the Air Force Legion of Merit, four Defense Meritorious Service Medals, two Air Force Meritorious Service Medals, and the National Intelligence Medal of Achievement. He was a Distinguished Graduate of the United State Air Force Test Pilot School and the recipient of the Outstanding Flight Test Engineer Award, Class 75B. Ross received 15 NASA medals. He was awarded the American Astronautical Society’s Victor A. Prather Award for spacewalking achievements (1985, 1990 and 1999) and the Flight Achievement Award (1992, 1996, 1999 and 2002). Ross received an Honorary Doctor of Science degree from Purdue University in 2000 and the Distinguished Engineering Alumnus Award from Purdue University in 2004. His home town school system has named an elementary school in his honor. In May 2014, Ross was inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame.
He released his autobiography, “Spacewalker: My Journey in Space and Faith as NASA’s Record-Setting Frequent Flyer” in January 2013, and a children’s book, “Becoming a Spacewalker, My Journey to the Stars” in September 2014. His third book, “The Diaries of Harriett “Hattie” Dillabaugh: 1889-1940” was published in 2015. His current mission is to raise children’s awareness of the careers available in science, technology, engineering, and math, and to encourage children to strive to do their best with their unique sets of God-given interests and talents.
UPCOMING EVENTS SMALL GROUPS PRIME TIMERS LUNCHEON Wednesday, August 2 | 11:15 a.m. in Wesley Hall Retired U.S. Air Force Officer/NASA Astronaut, Col. Jerry Ross, will be our speaker. Reservations are due by noon on Friday, July 28 to Joyce and Ken Nesmith at 281.367.5519. The cost is $7 per person. Checks are preferred, payable to TWUMC. FRIENDSHIP CLASS ICE CREAM SOCIAL Friday, August 4 | 5:30 p.m. in Wesley Hall The cost is $5 per person for our annual Friendship Class Ice Cream Social. Please sign up no later than Sunday, July 30. Contact Gay Lindner at 936.321.9160 for more information. THE GATHERING PLACE Monday, August 7 | 8:45 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall The Gathering Place is an outreach program for adults who have early to moderate Alzheimer’s or dementia. Volunteers arrive at 8:45 a.m. and our guests arrive at 10:00 a.m. The theme will be “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.” For more information, contact Chuck and Jean Abernathy at 936.449.6450. LUNCH BUNCH Tuesday, August 8 | 11:00 a.m. at Red Lobster This month we are meeting at Red Lobster (18446 I-45S, in Shenandoah). Complimentary coffee will be provided. Reservations are due by Monday, August 7. For more information, contact Joanne Black at 936.273.3045. SHEPHERD CARE MEETING Thursday, August 10 | 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. in Jones Library For more information, contact Senior Adult Ministries at 281.297.5935. SENIOR ADULT GAME NIGHT Friday, August 11 | 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Aldersgate Hall Join us for a night of fun, fellowship, games and light refreshments. Games include Mexican train, bridge, hand and foot, and Rummikube. $1 per person. For more information, contact Ann and Jerry Armstrong at 281.419.2666 or Jerry and Lil Whitehouse at 225.937.4893. Everyone is invited! Please bring a snack. TRIP TO THE THEATER Friday, August 18 Join us as we take a bus to dinner and Stages Repertory Theater in Houston to see “Always…Patsy Cline.” For more information, contact Helen Burgdorf at 281.397.3726. AN AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES Friday, August 25 | 2:30 p.m. in the Music Suite Come see the movie A Beautiful Mind. Snacks will be served. RSVP by Tuesday, August 22 by signing up or by calling Dee and Dave Megee at 281.364.7114. All senior adults are welcome.
SERVE IN OUR FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Apply your skill wth numbers and details to serve the Finance Department as a volunteer. This detailoriented position is a vital function to the church and a great way to get to know other members. For more information, email finance@twumc.org
GOLDENAIRES CHOIR Not meeting during the summer. The Goldenaires, our senior adult choir, is the perfect way for you to spread joy through singing. This group is open to those 55 and older and is directed by Stephen Jones, The Woodlands UMC’s Music Associate and Organist. No audition is required. We would love to have you join us this fall! For more information, contact Ed Wandling at 281.355.0053. SENIOR FITNESS Tuesdays and Fridays | 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall Join us up to twice a week for a muscle toning workout for men and women featuring strength training and some stretching using hand weights, tubes and chairs. Lite body sculpting is an unintimidating, less strenuous class with modifications for any fitness level. Segments include warm-up, strength, stretching and cool-down. There is no charge. Please wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes. For more information please contact Jackie Martini at 281.451.3844.
SINGLE LIFE WIDOWS
Fridays, August 11 & 25 This new group is designed to offer support and create fellowship, as we discover new ways of doing life alone. If you would like to be notified of upcoming events, contact Terry Loughridge at 281.297.5932 or tloughridge@twumc.org Friday, August 11 | Time is TBD We will meet for breakfast at la Madeleine (located in Market Street, 9595 Six Pines Drive, Suite 100). Friday, August 25 | 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Reverend Joy Johnston will do a presentation on being Emotionally, Physically, and Spiritually Healthy. God has created us as spiritual, emotional and physical beings, and all three areas must be attended to in order for us to feel our best and be the person God created us to be. Joy will help us find answers to these and other questions as well as guiding us toward finding the hope and healing we all need.
PEGGY’S BOOK CLUB Tuesday, August 15 | Noon – 2:00 p.m. in Allen Parlor Bring a brown bag for lunch, we will discuss the book The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. Coffee and cookies will be provided. Contact Libby Heintz at 936.271.7660 for more information. Everyone is welcome – men and women! WANT TO READ AHEAD? September 19 | A Man Called Ove by Fredrick Blackman October 17 | The Flight of the Sparrow by Amy Belding Brown November 21 | One Man’s Christmas by Leon Hale GROUPS THAT WILL NOT MEET IN AUGUST: Men’s Book Study | Goldenaires Choir
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AUGUST 2017 1
Tue | Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall
2 Wed | Prime Timers 11:15 a.m. in Wesley Hall 4 Fri | Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall Friendship Class Ice Cream Social 5:30 p.m. in Wesley Hall 7 Mon | The Gathering Place 8:45 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall 8 Tue | Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall Lunch Bunch 11:00 a.m. at Red Lobster 10 Thur | Shepherd Care Meeting 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. in Jones Library 11 Fri | Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall Single Life Widows Breakfast at la Madeleine Senior Adult Game Night 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Aldersgate Hall 15 Tue | Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall Peggy’s Book Club Noon – 2:00 p.m. in Allen Parlor 18 Fri | Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall Trip to the Theater Stages Repertory Theater 22 Tue | Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall 25 Fri | Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall Single Life Widows Social 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall An Afternoon at the Movies 2:30 – 5:00 p.m. in the Music Suite 29 Tue | Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall
A LOOK INTO NEXT MONTH SENIOR FITNESS
Friday, September 1 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall Come exercise with us twice a week. Everyone is welcome.
PRIME TIMERS LUNCHEON
Wednesday, September 6 11:15 a.m. in Wesley Hall Roger Galatas, president of Roger Galatas Interests LLC and former president of The Woodlands Development Company will be our speaker. RSVP by noon on Friday, September 1 to the Nesmiths at 281.367.5519. The cost is $7 per person; checks are preferred, payable to TWUMC.
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