MARCH 2016 EDITION
THE WOODLANDS UMC
POINT
A MESSAGE FROM
DON MEADOR PASTOR TO SENIOR ADULTS
MEN’S BOOK STUDY Mike Schwendeman, Dick Brown, Chuck Davis, Don Hoines, Earl Johnson, Jerry Barney, Bob Ransdell, Rev. Don Meador Not pictured: Frank Wilson
In early 2015 a new men’s book study group was formed. The men have met on the second Wednesday of each month and have just completed a year-long study of the book I Love Getting Older But I’ll Never Grow Old by J. Ellsworth Kalas. On Wednesday, March 9 the group will begin a new book: Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy, former professional football player and head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Indianapolis Colts. Please join us in the Infant Care Room at 10:00 a.m. For more information, please contact Senior Adult Ministries at 281.297.5935.
GAITHER VOCAL BAND
The Senior Adults enjoyed another great performance by the Gaither Vocal Band at Second Baptist Church on January 22, 2016. Before the show the group ate dinner at Cleburne Cafeteria in Houston.
Virginia Cray
Dolly Loftiss
“I guess I just aint got no quittin’ sense. I just gotta keep on keepin’ on!” That was the response to a question I had asked a fellow minister when I served a small church in Jacksonville, Texas. He pastored a small African-American congregation north of town. He had also developed a very successful ministry called “God’s Storehouse” which supplied groceries and clothing for neighbors in need. He was 90 years old. So I asked him why he didn’t just retire and take it easy. That’s when he talked about having no quittin’ sense. I thought about him when I received a note from a friend in a former church. He wanted to tell us about his mother and what she had done recently. She is 92 years old. She still belongs to a bowling league and she had just bowled a perfect 300, beating all of the younger members of her group. Have you even picked up a bowling ball lately? Oh, and just two years ago she had decided it was time to quit playing golf. But it should be noted that during her last year of golf she had hit three holes in one! I mention this because I am always inspired and excited to hear about seniors who seem to have “no quittin’ sense,” those who are able to just “keep on keeping on” and who do it in a grand style. We can all think of good reasons why we should quit doing what we have always done and it is difficult to give up things we really love to do. But sometimes we do that too soon. So, let’s take heart from the folks we know who don’t seem to have any “quittin’ sense” and let’s “keep on keeping on” as long as we can. Your friend,
Don Nancy Story and Ann Anthony
Olin and Ferol Johnson
Eula and Buddy Cole
MARCH 2016 SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
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8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG)
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7 8:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Gathering Place (AG)
WEDNESDAY
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11:15 a.m. lunch Prime Timers (WH)
3:30 p.m. Goldenaires Rehearsal (MS)
8 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG) 11:00 a.m. Lunch Bunch (Republic Grill)
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THURSDAY
3 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Driver Safety Class (MS)
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10:00 a.m. Men’s Book Study (IC)
FRIDAY
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SATURDAY
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8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG)
11 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG) 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Senior Adult Game Night (AG)
12 Leave church at 10:00 a.m. for Trip to Rodeo
3:30 p.m. Goldenaires Rehearsal (MS) 13
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15 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG)
16 1:30 p.m. OK Quilters (AG)
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12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Peggy’s Book Club (AG)
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27 Happy Easter!
Location/Legend:
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28 Church offices closed
3:30 p.m. Goldenaires Rehearsal (MS)
22 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG) 3:30 p.m. Goldenaires Rehearsal (MS)
29 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG) 3:30 p.m. Goldenaires Rehearsal (MS)
18 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG)
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2:30 – 5:00 p.m. An Afternoon at the Movies (MS)
23 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Driver Safety Class (MS)
24 Maundy Thursday
25 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG)
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Good Friday 30 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Driver Safety Class (MS)
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April 1 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG)
Loft – Craft Circle Rm. JL – Jones Library MS - Music Suite W H – Wesley Hall DC – Dunnam Conference Rm. AG – Aldersgate Hall RC - Robb Chapel GC – Gallaway Conference Room OB – Otterbein IC – Infant Care Room
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COMING EVENTS PRIME TIMERS Wednesday, March 2 Join us at 11:15 a.m. for our monthly luncheon in Wesley Hall. Entertainment will be provided by the Shanty Choir, an auxillary choir of the Houston Liederkranz, which consists of 10 – 15 male singers performing sea shanties and sea songs in English, German, and Low German. Reservations are due by noon on Monday, February 29, to Joyce and Ken Nesmith at 281.367.5519. The cost is $7 per person and checks are preferred, payable to TWUMC. THE GATHERING PLACE Monday, March 7 The Gathering Place is an outreach program for adults who have early to moderate Alzheimer’s or dementia. Volunteers arrive at Aldersgate Hall at 8:45 a.m. and our guests arrive at 10:00 a.m. The theme will be “Happy Birthday Texas.” For more information, contact Connie Norton at 281.292.3875. LUNCH BUNCH Tuesday, March 8 Join us at Republic Grill in Panther Creek Shopping Center at 11:00 a.m. Reservations are due by Monday, March 7. For more information, contact Joanne Black at 936.273.3045. SENIOR ADULT GAME NIGHT Friday, March 11 Join us from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. in Aldersgate Hall 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 Wilda and Jim Brunson at 281.376.7649. Please bring a snack. TRIP TO THE RODEO Saturday, March 12 The Woodlands UMC Seniors will take a day trip to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The bus will leave the church at 10:00 a.m. We will enjoy the livestock show, shopping, educational displays and, of course, the food! The rodeo will begin at 3:45 p.m. followed by Billy Currington who will have you two-stepping in the aisles. Our seats are easily accessible and provide an excellent view. We plan to return to the church by 9:00 p.m. Cost for bus and Rodeo ticket is $45 which covers transportation, and entrance to NRG Center and the Rodeo. The price of food is not included. Bill and Barbara Scott, the organizers, have been involved in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for 35 years and know all the ins and outs, assuring everyone a good time. Contact Helen Burgdorf at 281.397.3726 to make reservations. AN AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES Friday, March 18 Come see the movie, War Room, playing on the big screen. Meet in the Music Suite at 2:30 p.m. Snacks will be served. Please RSVP by Tuesday, March 15 by signing up or by calling Dee and Dave Megee at 281.364.7114. All senior adults are welcome.
SMALL GROUP MINISTRIES GOLDENAIRES CHOIR The Goldenaires rehearse each Tuesday afternoon from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. This is a group of folks who like singing together and providing music for various functions such as Prime Timers, funerals and visits to senior facilities. There is no need to audition. For more information, or to get involved, contact Ed Wandling at 281.355.0053. MEN’S BOOK STUDY Join us for a men’s book study, which will meet on Wednesday, March 9 at 10:00 a.m., in the Infant Care Room at the church. We will be studying the book Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy, former professional football player and head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Indianapolis Colts. Contact Judith or Frank Wilson at 936.273.2597 for more information. SENIOR EXERCISE Join us to exercise Tuesdays and Fridays 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall. This is a muscle toning workout 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 cooldown. There is no charge. Please wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes. For more information please contact Jackie Martini at 281.451.3844. PEGGY’S BOOK CLUB Bring a brown bag to lunch in Aldersgate Hall at noon on Tuesday, March 15. We will discuss The Blessing Way by Tony Hillerman. Coffee will be provided. Contact Libby Heintz at 936.271.7660 for more information. OK QUILTERS Join us at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16 in Aldersgate Hall to work on quilts and other projects for shut-ins. For more information, contact Senior Adult Ministries at 281.297.5935.
AN AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES 2016 SCHEDULE March 18
War Room
April 29
Oh God
March 20
The Stone of Destiny
June 24
Vertigo
July 29
Catherine The Great
August 26
The Book Thief
September 30 Bucket List October 29
Silent Night
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SMART DRIVER PROGRAM MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE | March 24
During March the Senior Adult Ministry will be hosting the AARP Driver Safety Program. This program is a refresher course specifically designed for drivers age 50 and older to help them remain safe and independent drivers as long as possible. Drivers may benefit from a discount on their auto insurance premium upon completing this course. Please check with your insurance company.
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICES | March 25
Cost of the course is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non AARP members. Checks should be made payable to AARP.
7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Noon and 5:00 p.m. in Robb Chapel 5:30 p.m. Community Dinner
7:00 p.m. in Harvest and Loft Worship Centers
SATURDAY | March 26
3:00 p.m. Children’s Easter Service in the Sanctuary
Classes are scheduled in the Music Suite for the following dates: Thursday, March 3 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 23 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 30 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Please call Helen Burgdorf at 281.397.3726 to register.
6:00 p.m. Loft Easter Service
EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES | March 27
8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in multiple worship venues For more information about Holy week events, visit thewoodlandsumc.org/easter
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