MAY 2017 EDITION
THE WOODLANDS UMC
POINT A MESSAGE FROM
DON MEADOR PASTOR TO SENIOR ADULTS
HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO Scott Bucker with Mary and Harold Kerr
On Monday, March 13, fifty-five senior adults from The Woodlands UMC spent the day at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The trip was organized by long-time HLS&R committee members, Bill and Barbara Scott, with help from Helen Burgdorf.
Bill Scott with Ed and Glenna Wandling
Mary Perry
Virginia Cray
Ferol Johnson
Mary and Joe Floyd
Book titles can be very interesting and compelling. I recently came across one that caught my eye. The title is Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the two Halves of Life by Richard Rohr. The author writes that in the first half of life we are naturally preoccupied with establishing our identity, climbing, achieving, and performing. But those concerns will not serve us as we grow older and begin to embark on a further journey, one that involves challenges, mistakes, loss of control, and necessary suffering. The second half of life can be seen only as a time of “falling down” and therefore we need to move to a new and better understanding of what it means to be “falling upward.” The author takes us on a journey to give us an understanding of how the heartbreaks, disappointments, and first loves of life are actually stepping stones to the spiritual joys that the second half of life has in store for us. Falling Upward has become for me a new way of looking at the spiritual aspects of aging. I share this with you with the prayer that you also can see that the second half of life can be seen as a time of falling upward, that as we grow older, we are being awakened to deep, simple, and mysterious things that we could not see when we were younger. Our “senior years,” although a time of many challenges, can indeed be a time of exciting spiritual growth. Your friend,
P.S. Speaking of “falling,” let me remind you of an opportunity to attend a Fall Prevention Class on Thursday, May 18, in Jones Library. We can learn from a professional of how to prevent falls and injuries in our homes.
Barbara Pytlewski, Joe Floyd, Linda Henderson, Scott Bucker, Gene and Jennifer Lochridge
PRIME TIMERS LUNCHEON
The Goldenaires performed at the April 5th Prime Timers luncheon in Wesley Hall. Rev. Michelle Manuel, Loft Associate Pastor, gave a devotional on the topic of forgiveness. Our May luncheon will be a BBQ at Burroughs Park. Please see page 3 for more details.
Rev. Michelle Manuel
GOLDENAIRES PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE MAY 2017
THE PERSPECTIVES CLASS
CRAZY SOCK DAY The Perspectives Class recently celebrated Crazy Sock Day. Participants included Ken Walter, David Teas, Bob Duggins and Phil Pauze.
1 Mon | The Woodands United Methodist Church, The Gathering Place 10:30 a.m. 8 Mon | Park Manor, Conroe 10:00 a.m. Carriage Inn, Conroe 11:00 a.m. Red Phoenix Restaurant Noon 10 Wed | Park Manor, Woodlands 4:00 p.m. 15 Mon | Silverado Senior Living 10:00 a.m. The Conservatory 11:00 a.m. 18 Thur | Copperwood 10:00 a.m. The Forum 11:00 a.m. 19 Fri | The Woodlands Community Presbyterian Church, The Gathering Place 11:30 a.m. 22 Mon | The Woodlands Healthcare 10:00 a.m. Regent Care 10:45 a.m. 25 Thur | The Village at the Waterway 2:00 p.m. Brookdale 3:00 p.m.
MAY EXPRESSIONS: ART WITH ABBY Mondays, May 1, 8, 15 & 22 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. in B210A | $100
Join us as we express ourselves through the poetry of painting. We will explore multi-media techniques in a variety of styles; abstraction, figurative representation, folk, and impressionism. For more information, Contact Grace Ono, Women’s Ministry Associate, at 281.297.5916 or gono@twumc.org.
UPCOMING EVENTS SMALL GROUPS THE GATHERING PLACE Monday, May 1 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 “Old Time Religion,” with the Goldenaires performing. For information, contact Chuck and Jean Abernathy 936.449.6450. PRIME TIMERS BBQ Wednesday, May 3 Join us for the annual Prime Timers Barbecue at Burroughs Park. Social time at the park begins at 9:00 a.m. and lunch will be served at 11:00 a.m. Reservations are due by noon on Friday, April 28 to Joyce and Ken Nesmith at 281.367.5519. Cost is $8 per person. Checks are preferred, payable to TWUMC. Church vans will depart the church at 9:30 a.m. If you are interested in riding a church van, please indicate your interest when you make your reservation. Directions to Burroughs Park (9738 Hufsmith Road in Tomball) from the intersection of Woodlands Parkway and Kuykendahl Road: turn south on Kuykendahl Road (go 3.6 miles), turn right on Hufsmith Road (go 1.2 miles) and arrive at Burroughs Park on the right. LUNCH BUNCH Tuesday, May 9 Join us at 11:00 a.m. at Landry’s Seafood, 1212 Lake Robbins Drive. Reservations are due by Monday, May 8. For more information, contact Joanne Black at 936.273.3045. SHEPHERD CARE MEETING Thursday, May 11 Join us from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. in Jones Library. Bishop Bob Hayes, The Woodlands UMC’s Bishop in Residence, will be our speaker. For more information, contact Senior Adult Ministries at 281.297.5935. SENIOR ADULT GAME NIGHT Friday, May 12 Join us from 6:00 – 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 Ann and Jerry Armstrong at 281.419.2666 or Jerry and Lil Whitehouse at 225.937.4893. Everyone is invited! Please bring a snack.
FALL PREVENTION CLASS
Thursday, May 18 | 10:30 a.m. in Jones Library In Montgomery County, falls are the leading cause of trauma/injury. Jackie Hardeman, RN, Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator for Memorial Hermann, The Woodlands Hospital will give an information session on how you can prevent falls/injuries in your home or in the homes of your loved ones. For more information, contact Senior Adult Ministries at 281.297.5935. FRIENDSHIP CLASS MISSIONS DINNER Saturday, May 20 Join us in Wesley Hall for a potluck dinner, benefitting missions, which will start at 5:30 p.m. Bishop Bob Hayes, The Woodlands UMC’s Bishop in Residence, will be the speaker. Please RSVP no later than Wednesday, May 17, by signing up in class or by contacting Helen Burgdorf at 713.822.5728. AN AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES Friday, May 26 Come see the movie Ike: Countdown to D-Day, starring Tom Selleck. Meet in Aldersgate Hall at 2:30 p.m. Snacks will be served. Please RSVP by Tuesday, May 23 by signing up or by calling Dee and Dave Megee at 281.364.7114. All senior adults are welcome.
GOLDENAIRES CHOIR Tuesdays | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m., except during performance season 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. Performances include providing beautiful anthems once a month for the 8:30 a.m. worship service in Robb Chapel and singing at community events for Interfaith, The Gathering Place, and area nursing homes. We would love to have you join us! For more information, or to get involved, 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. Please note: the group will not meet on Tuesday, May 30. MEN’S BOOK STUDY Wednesdays, May 3 & 24 | 10:00 a.m. in the Infant Care Room Join us for a men’s book study/Bible study, which meets twice a month. We are studying The Book of James from RightNow Media with Francis Chan. Each session includes reading the Bible verses, watching the short video and group discussion. Contact Jerry Barney at 281.826.3232 for more information. Please note: the group will meet on the first and fourth Wednesdays this month. PEGGY’S BOOK CLUB Tuesday, May 16 | Noon – 2:00 p.m. in Allen Parlor Bring a brown bag for lunch, we will discuss the book Plain Song by Kent Harof. Coffee will be provided. Contact Libby Heintz at 936.271.7660 for more information. A NEW MINISTRY IS BEGINNING THIS MONTH:
SINGLE LIFE WIDOWS
For more information, please contact Terry Loughridge at 281.297.5932 or tloughridge@twumc.org.
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. 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. WARNING ABOUT COMPUTER SCAMS: When you receive an email stating “Your Financial Year-end records are available” DO NOT click on the link in the email. Use your browser to go the web site of the business and retrieve your Year-End records. 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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Mon | The Gathering Place 8:45 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall Tue | Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall
3 Wed | Prime Timers BBQ 9:00 a.m. social time/11:00 a.m. lunch at Burroughs Park Men’s Book Study 10:00 a.m. in the Infant Care Room 5
Fri | Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall
9 Tue | Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall Lunch Bunch 11:00 a.m. at Landry’s Seafood 11 Thur | Shepherd Care Meeting 2:00 p.m. in Jones Library 12 Fri | Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall Senior Adult Game Night 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Aldersgate Hall 16 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 Thur | Fall Prevention Class 10:30 a.m. in Jones Library 19
Fri | Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall
20 Sat | Friendship Class Missions Dinner 5:30 p.m. in Wesley Hall 23 Tue | Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall 24 Wed | Men’s Book Study 10:00 a.m. in the Infant Care Room 26 Fri | Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall An Afternoon at the Movies 2:30 – 5:00 p.m. in Aldersgate Hall Please RSVP for Prime Timers by noon today 30 Tue | no Senior Fitness
A LOOK INTO NEXT MONTH PRIME TIMERS LUNCHEON
Wednesday, June 7 Join us at 11:15 a.m. for our monthly luncheon in Wesley Hall. Reservations are due by noon on Friday, May 26 to Joyce and Ken Nesmith at 281.367.5519. The cost is $7 per person and checks are preferred, payable to TWUMC. We will be honoring those who are ninety years and older.
BASEBALL GAME: THE ASTROS VS. THE TEXAS RANGERS
Wednesday, June 14 For more information, contact Helen Burgdorf at 713.822.5728.
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