THESENIORPOINT thewoodlandsumc.org // October 2015
George Pollard praying with prisoners the Eastham Unit in Huntsville at a Kairos weekend
SURPRISED BY HOPE The Perspectives Sunday School Class recently completed a lengthy study on Hope which included a video series by N. T. Wright called, “Surprised by Hope.” The class explored what hope the gospel provides in our present life and for spreading its power to the world around us. The study concluded with a slide show showing class members engaged in activities which provide hope to the world and to our community: going on mission trips, delivering meals, working with seniors, building homes for the homeless in Willis, working in prisons, growing food for Interfaith, tutoring students, and participating in equine therapy, Habitat homes in Conroe, Elder Ride, Craft Circle, blood donation, Adult choir, the Goldenaires choir, and many more. The Perspectives Class meets at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday morning in Jones Library.
Equine Therapy Mary Schwendemann
2014 Breeding Scholarship Recipients from Aquilla, TX
ZOE trip to Rwanda Susan Kent, Jane and Greg Jordan and Dr. Ed Robb
The Gathering Place Pat Eckdahl
Home Repairs Randy Jones and Robert Taylor
Charles Berry growing vegetables for Interfaith to distribute to those in need
FLU SHOT CLINIC
Flu, Pneumonia and Tetanus shots will be available in the Atrium from 9:00 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7 (same day as Prime Timers). If you are Medicare eligible no payment will be required but you must bring your Medicare card with you. For all others, shots will be $30 each. A receipt will be available which may be turned into your medical insurance provider for reimbursement. No prior sign-up is required. For more information call Helen Burgdorf at 281.397.3726.
We are blessed with an active, growing Senior Adult ministry with all of our various activities, which reach many people and fill many needs. This is possible because we also have so many wonderful volunteers who are willing to lead and to serve in all of the various activities. Next month we will have an opportunity to honor two of the very best volunteers who have given so much of themselves to help make this ministry what it is today. George and Sally Holtin have made the decision to move to Boerne, Texas to be closer to family there and will be leaving in the next few months.
Before they leave we all want to have an opportunity to say “Thanks” for their many years of service. George has been “Mr. Senior Adult” at The Woodlands UMC and Sally has been his best supporter. They have led our Prime Timers monthly luncheon and program, have served in the Goldenaires Choir, have been active in the Friendship Class and have done so much behind the scenes to assure the growth and success of this ministry. When I began as pastor to Senior Adults over five years ago I met with George and immediately knew of his love for the church and his commitment to the Senior Adults. He has been an invaluable coworker and I am grateful for his service and his friendship. I know many of you join me in expressing our affection and gratitude to George and Sally Holtin for their service and friendship. We will have an opportunity to do this at a reception to be held in their honor on Sunday, November 1 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. in Jones Library. Join us as we offer appreciation for all they have done and as we extend best wishes for all the best in their new home. Your friend, Don
OCTOBER 2015 SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY 1
SATURDAY 2
3
8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG) Trip to 4
5 8:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Gathering Place (AG)
***Please rsvp for Prime Timers by noon today*** 11
6 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG)
Fredericksburg, TX
7 11:15 a.m. lunch Prime Timers (WH)
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9 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG)
10
14
15 2:00 p.m. Senior Adult Ministry Planning Meeting (JL)
16 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG)
17
21 1:30 p.m. OK Quilters (AG)
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23 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG)
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28
29
30 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG)
31
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Goldenaires rehearse (MS)
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13 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG) 11:00 a.m. Lunch Bunch (BJ’s)
10:00 a.m. Men’s Book Study (IC)
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Goldenaires rehearse (MS) 18
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20 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG)
6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Senior Adult Game Night (AG)
12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Peggy’s Book Club (AG) 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Goldenaires rehearse (MS) 25
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27 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG) 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Goldenaires rehearse (MS)
Location/Legend:
Depart at 9:00 a.m. Trip To Quilt Festival 2:30 – 5:00 p.m. An Afternoon at the Movies (MS)
Loft – Craft Circle Rm. JL – Jones Library MS - Music Suite W H – Wesley Hall DC – Dunnam Conference Room AG – Aldersgate Hall RC - Robb Chapel GC – Gallaway Conference Room OB – Otterbein IC – Infant Care Room
COMING EVENTS OVERNIGHT TRIP TO FREDERICKSBURG Wednesday, September 30 and Thursday, October 1 We will travel to the historic town of Fredericksburg, visit museums, a winery, and other historic sites. There will be time for shopping and evening entertainment at Lukenbach’s. The bus will depart the church at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 30. For more information, contact Helen Burgdorf at 281.397.3726. THE GATHERING PLACE Monday, October 5 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 “Travel Memories,” For more information, contact Connie Norton at 281.292.3875. PRIME TIMERS Wednesday, October 7 Join us at 11:15 a.m. for our monthly luncheon in Wesley Hall. Our speaker will be Tweed Scott, author and retired broadcaster who loves sharing the “Gospel of Texas.” Reservations are due by noon on Monday, October 5, to Joyce and Ken Nesmith at 281.367.5519. The cost is $7 per person and checks are preferred, payable to TWUMC. The Annual flu shot clinic (rescheduled from September) will be held in the Atrium. LUNCH BUNCH Tuesday, October 13 Join us at B.J.’s in Portofino Shopping Center at 11:00 a.m. Reservations are due by Monday, October 12. For more information, contact Joanne Black at 936.273.3045. SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY PLANNING MEETING Thursday, October 15 Please join us as we make plans for upcoming Senior Adult programs, day trips, studies and other special events at our next meeting in Jones Library at 2:00 p.m. All seniors are welcome to attend. For more information contact Gay Lindner at 936.321.9160. SENIOR ADULT GAME NIGHT Friday, October 16 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. DAY TRIP TO THE INTERNATIONAL QUILT FESTIVAL Friday, October 30 Back by popular demand, we have chartered a bus to take us to the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston to attend the International Quilt Festival. We will leave the church at 9:00 a.m. and leave the convention center at 3:30 p.m. to return to the church. $28 per person, which includes the cost of transportation and the admission ticket. Checks are preferred, payable to TWUMC. For more information, contact Helen Burgdorf at 281.397.3726. AN AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES Friday, October 30 Come see the movie, Seven Days in Utopia playing on the big screen. Meet in the large choir rehearsal room at 2:30 p.m. Snacks will be served. Please RSVP by Tuesday, October 27 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 provide 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 meets on Wednesday, October 14 at 10:00 a.m., in the Infant Care Room at the church. We will be studying the book I Love Getting Older But I’ll Never Grow Old by J. Ellsworth Kalas. 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 cool-down. 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 from noon – 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20. We will discuss An Uncommon Grace by Serena B. Miller. 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, October 21, in Aldersgate Hall to work on quilts and other projects for shut-ins. For more information, contact Joyce Nesmith at 281.367.5519.
SUPPORT MINISTRIES 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. 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 858.204.0011. COMPUTER SUPPORT MINISTRY The Computer Support Ministry has helped over twenty people since it was established a year ago by Jerry Barney, a member of The Woodlands United Methodist Church. If you need computer assistance please call Jerry at 281.826.3232 (home) or 915.373.3707 (cell). There is no charge.
The Woodlands United Methodist Church 2200 Lake Woodlands Drive The Woodlands, Texas 77380 281.297.5900 thewoodlandsumc.org
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YOUR ADULT CHILD Valerie and Jay Reeves and Wilda and Jim Brunson
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SENIOR ADULT GAME NIGHT
Our senior adults gathered on Friday night August 14 for food, games and fellowship. Senior Adult Game Night normally meets the second Friday of each month in Aldersgate Hall. However, this month only, the group will meet on the third Friday – October 16. Please join us for a fun evening.
Wednesdays, October 14, 21 and 28 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. in Room B210A Are you currently dealing with how best to navigate your relationship with your adult child (35 plus, married or unmarried)? Is he or she making decisions that are unhealthy, damaging to their relationships or even disrupting your relationship with your grandchildren? If so, join Rev. Rob Renfroe and local counselor Steve Parham for this three-week discussion group. For more information contact Lisa Blanchard at lblanchard@twumc.org or 281.297.5979.
Derle Lindner
Marge Bryant, Betty Norton, Olin Johnson
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