The Senior Point — August 2018 by The Woodlands Methodist Church

AUGUST 2018 EDITION

THE WOODLANDS UMC

POINT A MESSAGE FROM

CLIFF RITTER PASTOR TO SENIOR ADULTS

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME ... AGAIN! The last Astros game we attended was so good we decided to go again. On Wednesday, August 29 we will watch the Astros take on the Oakland A’s. The bus will depart The Woodlands UMC at 11:30 a.m., and we will not leave until the game is over. We will have lunch at the stadium. The cost is $70 per person which includes the ticket and transportation. Checks are preferred. Please make payable to TWUMC. For additional information or to sign up, please call Helen Burgdorf at 713.822.5728.

You’ve probably heard … school starts soon! Way too soon!!! And the church is already gearing up for the fall. As August rushes past, we are preparing to set aside these lazy days of summer for the faster pace of the new fall season. With all this activity breaking out around us, this is a great time to start (or restart) attending church, a Sunday school class or a small group. There is no time like the present to take that bold step of faith. Have courage! Joining a new church, an existing class or a new group can seem like the greatest of all challenges for some of us. It can be intimidating to walk into a room full of folks you don’t know just yet. Even the social butterflies among us can be hesitant to step into a new faith experience. So it is up to us, those who are already involved, to create a safe “landing zone” for folks who are trying to get back into church, a Sunday school class or a small group. Indeed, hospitality is a gift we all share. We just need to remember what it feels like to be the new “kid” in town. Break out those name tags! Assign a friendly greeter to be waiting for new guests at the entrance to your classroom, and make sure to be the first to speak to someone you don’t recognize.

Connie and Carl Cooper

Helen Burgdorf

Lots of folks have been members of the church for many years, and yet they may still feel apprehensive about doing a new thing! Some really good folks are new to the church, and like all of us, they want to fit right in. So in this season of new beginnings, let’s roll out the welcome mat to those who will come with courage. Be the first to greet a new friend! With grace and peace,

Don and Kay Meador

Cliff Ritter with Don and Kay Meador

Friendship Class Ice Cream Social 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Aldersgate Hall

29 JULY

The Gathering Place 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in Aldersgate Hall

MONDAY

SUNDAY

Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall

Peggy’s Book Club 12:30 p.m. in Allen Parlor

Lunch Bunch 11:00 a.m. at Spring Creek BBQ

8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall

Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall

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Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall

TUESDAY

Parkinson’s Exercise & Support Group 1:00 p.m. in Aldersgate Hall

Take Me Out to the Ball Game 11:30 a.m. depart from the church

Parkinson’s Exercise & Support Group 1:00 p.m. in Aldersgate Hall

Shepherd Care Quarterly Meeting 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. in Jones Library

Parkinson’s Exercise & Support Group 1:00 p.m. in Aldersgate Hall

Prime Timers Luncheon 11:00 a.m. in Wesley Hall

THURSDAY

WEDNESDAY

AUGUST 2018

Please RSVP for the September 5 Prime Timers by noon today.

Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall

Single Life Widows 11:00 a.m. Martha’s Bloomers in Navasota

Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall

Senior Adult Game Night 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Aldersgate Hall

Single Life Widows 11:00 a.m. Whistle Stop in Tomball

8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall

Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall

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FRIDAY

1 SEPTEMBER

SATURDAY

UPCOMING EVENTS SMALL GROUPS PRIME TIMERS LUNCHEON Wednesday, August 1 | 11:00 a.m. in Wesley Hall Join us at our next luncheon on Wednesday, August 1. We will be celebrating those who are over 90-years-old! Reservations are due by noon on Friday, July 27 to Joyce and Ken Nesmith at 281.367.5519. Cost is $7 per person. Checks are preferred payable to TWUMC. Flu shots will be available at the September Primer Timers Luncheon, more details to come!

GOLDENAIRES CHOIR Not rehearsing during the summer; we will resume in September. 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.

THE GATHERING PLACE Monday, August 6 | 10:00 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 Aldersgate Hall at 8:45 a.m. and our guests arrive at 10:00 a.m. Our theme will be the “Fabulous Fifties.” For more information, contact Chuck and Jean Abernathy at 936.449.6450.

SENIOR FITNESS Tuesdays & 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.

SENIOR ADULT GAME NIGHT Friday, August 10 | 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. The cost is $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. FRIENDSHIP CLASS ICE CREAM SOCIAL Sunday, August 12 | 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Aldersgate Hall LUNCH BUNCH Tuesday, August 14 | 11:00 a.m. at Spring Creek Barbecue Each month we meet at a different restaurant for good conversation and Christian fellowship. This month, please join us at Spring Creek Barbecue (19099 I-45 N, Shenandoah, TX), located in front of Home Depot. We will be in the reserved party room. Feel free to wear your jeans, boots and cowboy hats. A small prize will be awarded to the best dressed cowboy or cowgirl. Reservations are due by Monday, August 13. For more information, contact Dolly Loftiss at 210.844.2062. All senior adults are welcome. TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME Wednesday, August 29 | 11:30 a.m. depart from the church We will watch the Astros take on the Oakland A’s. The bus will depart The Woodlands UMC at 11:30 a.m., and we will not leave until the game is over. We will have lunch at the stadium. The cost is $70 per person which includes the ticket and transportation. Checks are preferred. Please make payable to TWUMC. For additional information or to sign up, please call Helen Burgdorf at 713.822.5728.

PARKINSON’S DISEASE EXERCISE & SUPPORT GROUP Thursdays | 1:00 p.m. in Aldersgate Hall Do you know anyone that has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s? Our church has partnered with the Houston Area Parkinson’s Society to have exercise classes. We meet Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. in Aldersgate Hall. Regular exercise is very important and can delay progression of Parkinson’s. These exercises are for range of motion, balance, and strength, led by a licensed physical therapist assist. We also have caregiver support classes once a month with a social worker. For more information you may contact Dale Mefford at 936.443.5351, or go to the Houston Area Parkinson’s Society’s website. We are in the north group.

MEN’S BOOK STUDY Not meeting during the sumer. The next session will begin on Wednesday, September 12. Our book study will be The Joy Stealers by Rev. Rob Renfroe. Contact Jerry Barney at 281.826.3232 for more information. SINGLE LIFE WIDOWS Friday, August 10 & 24 August 10 | Lunch at Whistle Stop in Tomball. August 24 | Martha’s Bloomers in Navasota, $20 per person. Registration is required for both events. Find more information about Single Life Widows and register for events at thewoodlandsumc.org/single-life-widows PEGGY’S BOOK CLUB Tuesday, August 14 | 12:30 p.m. in Allen Parlor Bring a brown bag for lunch. We will discuss the book Our Souls at Night by Kent Haruf. Coffee and cookies will be provided. Contact Libby Heintz at 936.271.7660 for more information. Everyone is welcome – men and women!

SUPPORT

SHEPHERD CARE Shepherd Care is our ministry of friendship for our members who are in local nursing homes, senior adult residences and private residences. New shepherds and new lambs are always welcome. For more information, contact Karen Freeman at 858.204.0012. SHEPHERD CARE QUARTERLY MEETING Thursday, August 9 | 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. in Jones Library COMPUTER SUPPORT MINISTRY The Computer Support Ministry is alive and going strong helping many of our senior adults. If you need computer assistance, please call Jerry Barney, a member of The Woodlands UMC at 281.826.3232 (home) or 915.373.3707 (cell). There is no charge. COMPUTER TIPS: “Spyware” and “botnet” are just some of the terms for malicious software that could infect your computer. The most common phrases you’ll also hear are “computer virus,” “Trojan Horse,” “adware” and even “worms.” ELDERRIDE Contact Ken and Linda Keith at 936.271.3810 if you need a ride to a medical appointment. Please call at least 48 hours in advance.

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LUNCH BUNCH

The Lunch Bunch enjoyed an eclectic menu of house-made American favorites at Omega on Tuesday, July 11. We will meet again on Tuesday, August 14 at 11:00 a.m. at Spring Creek Barbecue. More information about our group can be found on page 3.

Jim Anderson, Dolly Loftiss and Deryl Lindner

Mary Kerr won the door prize

Barbara and Bill Scott

Gay Lindner, Nancy Gonzalez and Carolyn Lentz

CALLING ALL CROSS STITCHERS! The cross stitch table at Craft Circle is in need of some new people. We have had several move away. We come every week and solve the world’s problems and get a little stitching done too. Don’t worry, we all use magnifiers in some sort or fashion. We have big projects, and small projects, and lots in between. Hope to see some new faces soon. For more information, contact Dale Mefford at 936.443.5351.

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