SEPTEMBER 2018 EDITION
THE WOODLANDS UMC
POINT A MESSAGE FROM
CLIFF RITTER
PASTOR TO SENIOR ADULTS
CELEBRATING THOSE OVER 90 On August 1, 2018, Prime Timers and guests honored those who are 90 and older. Twenty-six honorees were in attendance and the families enjoyed seeing their loved ones honored! Rev. Cliff Ritter delivered the devotional and Dr. Mark Lewis gave the celebration presentation. The women were presented red roses and the men a “golden” chocolate bunny.
Ruth Galey and Jim Galey
Rosalie Lee and daughter, Linda
Mary Grace and Margaret Randerson
Gil Guerrero and Jack Schneider
We are heading into the Fall Season with great enthusiasm! September has all the promise of a new beginning. We can all get excited about the changes in the season to come, no matter how subtle they may be in our neighborhood. We are adding new members to our ranks each and every day. And, many of our Senior Adults are hitting the road soon for their trip to Mackinac Island in Michigan. We look forward to their report. Indeed, life gets better every day! Here’s a little news I’d like to share. We are thankful for Karen Freeman and her faithful service to the Shepherd Care Ministry. She will be transitioning out of her leadership role, but she will continue to be one of our faithful volunteers. We are delighted to welcome Kay Meador as our incoming chairperson, and as she leads this vital ministry to our Senior Adult community. Our Shepherd Care volunteers minister to church members who find themselves at home for an extended season due to health or mobility concerns. Keep them in your prayers, and volunteer to help if you are able. As you might imagine, we hear from a lot of people in the area who are interested in helping our Senior Adult community. We want to pass along some of the information we receive each month. So, we are starting a small, “in-print,” bulletin board as part of the Senior Point Newsletter. We will have a RESOURCE CORNER with information about services and activities that might be helpful in our community. I hope you will find this section to be useful. Watch your Newsletter for some great ministry resources in the months to come. Keep serving Jesus and helping one another! With grace,
Elizabeth Voran and Clarence Thompson
Rev. Cliff Ritter, Dr. Mark Lewis and Rev. Don Meador
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Labor Day Church offices closed
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Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Aldersgate Hall Goldenaires Rehearsal 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Music Suite
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Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Aldersgate Hall Goldenaires Rehearsal 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Music Suite
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8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Aldersgate Hall Peggy’s Book Club 12:30 p.m. Allen Parlor Goldenaires Rehearsal 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Music Suite
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8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Aldersgate Hall Lunch Bunch 11:00 a.m. Red Phoenix Hunan Restaurant Goldenaires Rehearsal 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Music Suite
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Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Aldersgate Hall
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TUESDAY
MONDAY
SUNDAY
Prime Timers Luncheon 11:00 a.m. Wesley Hall Flu Shots 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Atrium
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Men’s Book Study 10:00 a.m. Infant Care Room
Men’s Book Study 10:00 a.m. Infant Care Room The Gathering Place Planning Meeting 10:00 a.m. Room L105
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Take Me Out to the Ball Game 11:30 a.m. Leave from TWUMC
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WEDNESDAY
Parkinson’s Exercise & Support Group 1:00 p.m. Aldersgate Hall
& Support Group 1:00 p.m. Aldersgate Hall Depart for Fall Colors Trip Please RSVP for the October 3 Prime Timers by noon tomorrow.
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Parkinson’s Exercise & Support Group 1:00 p.m. Aldersgate Hall Fall Colors Trip Documentation Meeting 2:00 p.m. Jones Library
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Parkinson’s Exercise & Support Group 1:00 p.m. Aldersgate Hall
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Parkinson’s Exercise & Support Group 1:00 p.m. Aldersgate Hall
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THURSDAY
SEPTEMBER 2018
8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Aldersgate Hall Single Life Widows 9:00 a.m. Black Walnut An Afternoon at the Movies 2:30 – 5:00 p.m. Music Suite
Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Aldersgate Hall
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8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Aldersgate Hall Senior Adult Game Night 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Aldersgate Hall Single Life Widows Houston Tunnel Tour
Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Aldersgate Hall
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Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Aldersgate Hall Please RSVP for the September 5 Prime Timers by noon today.
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UPCOMING EVENTS SMALL GROUPS PRIME TIMERS LUNCHEON Wednesday, September 5 | 11:00 a.m. | Wesley Hall Join us at our next luncheon — and get your flu shots. Robert Landau, former cruise director and motivational speaker will be our entertainment. Reservations are due by noon on Friday, August 31, to Joyce and Ken Nesmith at 281.367.5519. Cost is $7 per person. Checks are preferred payable to TWUMC. FLU SHOTS Wednesday, September 5 | 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Atrium If you are on Medicare please bring your Medicare card and a photo ID. You don’t have to be a member of the Church to take advantage of this service and no appointment is necessary. THE GATHERING PLACE MEETING Wednesday, September 12 | 10:00 a.m. | Room L105 There is no outreach program in September. Join us for The Gathering Place planning meeting. For more information, contact Chuck and Jean Abernathy at 936.449.6450 LUNCH BUNCH Tuesday, September 11 | 11:00 a.m. Each month we meet at a different restaurant for good conversation and Christian fellowship. This month, please join us at The Red Phoenix Hunan Restaurant — 3091 College Park Drive, Suite 170, in The College Park Plaza, The Woodlands. Reservations must be made by Monday, September 10 at noon. All senior adults are welcome. For more information, contact Dolly Loftiss at 210.844.2062 SENIOR ADULT GAME NIGHT Friday, September 14 | 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | 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. Everyone is invited. Please bring a snack. For more information, contact Ann and Jerry Armstrong at 281.419.2666 or Jerry and Lil Whitehouse at 225.937.4893 FALL COLORS AND LIGHTHOUSES OF THE GREAT LAKES Thursday, September 20 | 2:00 p.m. | Jones Library There will be a trip documentation meeting for those registered for the Fall Colors trip, September 27 to October 5. Please plan to attend this meeting to receive your final itinerary and e-tickets. For more information, contact Helen Burgdorf at 713.822.5728 AN AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES Friday, September 28 | 2:30 p.m. | Music Suite Please join us for the movie, A Case For Christ. This film is about an investigative reporter Lee Strobel, a confirmed atheist, intent to convince his wife that she’s made a mistake in becoming a Christian — but his findings lead to unexpected results. Snacks will be served. All senior adults are welcome. Please RSVP by Tuesday, September 18 by signing up or contact Dee and Dave Megee at 281.364.7114
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Caring Ministry is re-introducing the Prayer Shawl Ministry. Those who love to knit or crochet are invited to participate. Although most of the hand work will be done at home, we will meet occasionally for fellowship and to pray for the recipients of our shawls. Shawls will be given in faith, hope and love to those in need. For more information, please contact Connie Norton at concetta44@comcast.net or 281.292.3875
GOLDENAIRES CHOIR Tuesdays, starting September 4 | 3:00 p.m. | Music Suite 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. 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 & Fridays | 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. | 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 MEN’S BOOK STUDY Reconvenes Wednesday, September 12 | 10:00 a.m. Join us in the Infant Care Room next to the Church Office, for a new men’s book study of The Joy Stealers by Rob Renfroe. The Joy Stealers reminds us that, regardless of our circumstances, Christ provides everything we need for joy. For more information, contact Jerry Barney at 281.826.3232 PEGGY’S BOOK CLUB Tuesday, September 18 | 12:30 p.m. | Allen Parlor Bring a brown bag for lunch, we will discuss the book Coyote Zone by Kathryn Lane. Coffee and cookies will be provided. Everyone is welcome – men and women! For more information, contact Libby Heintz at 936.271.7660 SINGLE LIFE WIDOWS Friday, September 14 | Houston Tunnel Tour | $20 Friday, September 28 | Breakfast at Black Walnut | 9:00 a.m. Registration is required for both events. For more information about Single Life Widows and register for an event at thewoodlandsumc.org/single-life-widows
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 Kay Meador at 936.321.5159 TAX TIPS: AGE 70 1/2 RETIREMENT ACCOUNT (IRA) INFO Are you going to have to take a Required Minimum Distribution from your IRA soon? If you have the money paid directly to a qualified not-for-profit institution (hint, hint — The Woodlands UMC!), it doesn’t get included in your taxable income. Check with your tax preparer or financial advisor for details. 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.
The Woodlands United  Methodist Church 2200 Lake Woodlands Drive The Woodlands, Texas 77380 281.297.5900 thewoodlandsumc.org
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WE CONTINUE TO CELEBRATE THOSE OVER 90
RESOURCE CORNER HOPE CANCER RETREAT Hope Cancer Retreat is a place for cancer patients and families who need to stay in Houston for long term medical treatment. They have six cottages on a single site in the Splendora community. Most of their clients are undergoing long term treatment at MD Anderson in the Medical Center. For more information, contact Larry or Jenny Jackson at 281.689.3224 or HopeCancerRetreat.com SURECARE AT HOME SureCare At Home is a leading provider of in-home senior care services. SureCare offers multiple levels of care for your loved one. For more information, please contact Nancy Larkin at 281.501.4760 or SureCareAtHome.com
Marla Wood, Mary Stewart and Jackie Waters
Marianne Ed, Marilyn Stinson and Lorene Clouser
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