The Senior Point — December 2017

DECEMBER 2017 EDITION

THE WOODLANDS UMC

POINT A MESSAGE FROM

DON MEADOR PASTOR TO SENIOR ADULTS

A song was heard at Christmas To wake the midnight sky; A savior’s birth, and peace on earth, And praise to God on high.

The angels sang at Christmas With all the hosts above, And still we sing the new born King, His glory and his love.

Timothy Dudley-Smith

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE GOLDENAIRES The Goldenaires have a busy performance schedule during the month of December.

Monday, December 4

10:30 a.m.

The Gathering Place at TWUMC

11:30 a.m.

Copperwood Apartments

Wednesday, December 6

11:15 a.m.

PrimeTimers Luncheon in Wesley Hall

Monday, December 11

10:00 a.m.

The Conservatory

11:00 a.m.

Silverado Senior Living

Wednesday, December 13

Regent Healthcare

3:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m.

Park Manor in The Woodlands

Thursday, December 14 4:30 p.m.

Goldenaires Christmas Party in Aldersgate Hall Friday, December 15

10:30 a.m.

The Forum

11:30 a.m.

The Gathering Place at The Woodlands Community Presbyterian Church Monday, December 18

9:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

Nothing compares with the music of Christmas. Once we begin to hear the carols, hymns, and anthems, a certain spirit fills the air and wonderful memories fill our hearts. Some complain that this music begins all too soon, even before Thanksgiving, but I think it just reminds us of how we hunger for Christmas and how we need Christmas.

And so, let the songs begin!

There’s a song in the air! There’s a

star in the sky!

There’s a mother’s deep prayer and

a baby’s low cry!

And the star rains its fire while the

beautiful sing, For the manger of Bethlehem

cradles a King!

Josiah G. Holland May you be blessed by the music of the Advent-Christmas season as we prepare again to celebrate our Savior’s birth.

Your friend,

The Village at the Waterway Brookdale in The Woodlands

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE WOODLANDS UMC SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY Church offices will be closed December 25 and 26.

THE GATHERING PLACE

PLANNING MEETING

Twenty four dedicated volunteers attended The Gathering Place Planning meeting on Wednesday, September 27 at The Loft. The group planned upcoming activities.

The Gathering Place is in need of volunteers to help out a few hours on the first Monday of each month. Men are particularly needed. For more information please contact Chuck and Jean Abernathy at 936.449.6450.

THE PERSPECTIVES CLASS DAY TRIP The Perspectives Class took a day trip to Houston Baptist University on Saturday, October 28. The group toured the Dunham Bible Museum as part of the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s 95 points of debate.

PRIME TIMERS NOVEMBER LUNCHEON Jennifer Hoines, PT, DPT and founder of Therapy Clinics International with her father, Don Hoines

Jennifer Hoines, a missionary to Guatemala, physical therapist, and founder of Therapy Clinics International was the speaker at November Prime Timers. Jennifer and those serving with her are committed to changing communities by empowering the indigenous people through community-based rehabilitation and restoration. Learn more about Therapy Clinics International at therapyclinicsinternational.com or visit Jennifer’s blog at journeyswithjennifer.wordpress.com

CARING MINISTRY

CHRISTMAS WITHOUT THEM Sunday, December 17 6:00 p.m. in Robb Chapel

A service for those who are experiencing a season of loss.

CELEBRATE THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL

Bring your family and invite some friends to one of our 16 Christmas services, which run Sunday, December 17 through Christmas Eve. Find our full schedule at thewoodlandsumc.org/christmas

Find more information at thewoodlandsumc.org/caring

UPCOMING EVENTS SMALL GROUPS THE GATHERING PLACE Monday, December 4 | 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 8:45 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall and our guests arrive at 10:00 a.m. The theme will be “Merry Christmas.”

For more information, contact Chuck and Jean Abernathy at 936.449.6450.

PRIME TIMERS LUNCHEON Wednesday, December 6 | 11:15 a.m. in Wesley Hall The Goldenaires will perform. Reservations are due by noon on Friday, December 1 to Joyce and Ken Nesmith at 281.367.5519. The cost is $7 per person. Checks are preferred, payable to TWUMC. We will be collecting $25 gift cards to grocery stores or to Walmart. The cards will be given to our church’s local missions coordinator. Gift cards will be placed in Christmas miracles boxes for purchase of turkey or protein, in addition to the dry good items in the boxes. Feel free to split the cost of a gift card with a friend.

LUNCH BUNCH Tuesday, December 12 | 11:00 a.m. at Red Phoenix Lunch Bunch meets on the first Tuesday of each month that follows Prime Timers. Each month we meet at a different restaurant for good conversation and Christian fellowship.

All senior adults are welcomed to attend! This month, please join us at 11:00 a.m. at Red Phoenix Hunan Restaurant (3091 College Park Drive, Suite 170). Reservations are due by Monday, December 11. For more information contact Dolly Loftiss at 210.844.2062.

CHRISTMAS PARTIES

FRIENDSHIP CLASS Friday, December 1 5:30 p.m. in Wesley Hall Contact Helen Burgdorf at 713.822.5728 GOOD NEWS Saturday, December 2 5:00 p.m. in Aldersgate Hall Contact Carla Burchard at 936.828.7581 PERSPECTIVES Saturday, December 2 5:00 p.m. in Asbury Hall Contact Steve and Judy Powell at 936.273.9679 GOLDENAIRES Thursday, December 14 4:30 p.m. in Aldersgate Hall Contact Ed and Glenna Wandling at 281.355.0053 SINGLE LIFE WIDOWS Friday, December 22 Contact Terry Loughridge at 281.297.5932 or tloughridge@twumc.org

GOLDENAIRES CHOIR Tuesdays | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the Music Suite The Goldenaires, does not rehearse during performance season, but will resume rehearsals in January. This group is open to those 55 and older and is directed by Stephen Jones, The Woodlands UMC’s Music Associate and Organist.

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! No audition is required. For more information, contact Ed Wandling at 281.355.0053.

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.

Please note: The group will not meet on Tuesday, December 26.

SINGLE LIFE WIDOWS Luncheon | Friday, December 8 Join us as we take a trip to The Brookwood Community in Brookshire, Texas for lunch.

For more information contact Terry Loughridge at 281.297.5932 or tloughridge@twumc.org.

MEN’S BOOK STUDY Wednesdays, December 13 | 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 have begun a new book, studying Rob Renfroe’s A Way Through The Wilderness. Contact Jerry Barney at 281.826.323 for more information.

Please note: The group will only meet once in December.

GROUPS THAT WILL NOT MEET IN DECEMBER: Senior Adult Game Night, An Afternoon at the Movies and Peggy’s Book Club

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. Call Jerry to help run MALWAREBYTES to remove viruses on your computer.

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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DECEMBER 2017

1 Fri | Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall Friendship Class Christmas Party 5:30 p.m. in Wesley Hall 2 Sat | Good News Class Christmas Party 5:00 p.m. in Aldersgate Hall Perspectives Class Christmas Party 5:00 p.m. in Wesley Hall 4 Mon | The Gathering Place 8:45 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall 5 Tue | Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall 6 Wed | Prime Timers 11:15 a.m. in Wesley Hall 8 Fri | Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall Single Life Widows Luncheon at Brookwood Community 12 Tue | Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall Lunch Bunch 11:00 a.m. at Red Phoenix 13 Wed | Men’s Book Study 10:00 a.m. in the Infant Care Room 14 Thur | Goldenaires Christmas Party 4:30 p.m. in Aldersgate Hall 15 Fri | Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall 17 Sun | Christmas Without Them Service 6:00 p.m. in Robb Chapel 19 Tue | Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall 22 Fri | Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall Single Life Widows Christmas Party 24 Sun | Christmas Eve 25 Mon | Christmas Day Church offices closed 26 Tue | Church offices closed 29 Fri | Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall The Gathering Place and Prime Timers will not meet in January.

A LOOK INTO NEXT MONTH

2018 SENIOR FITNESS KICKOFF: START OFF IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

Friday, January 12 in Aldersgate Hall Mark your calendars for our 2018 Senior Fitness Kickoff: “Start off in the Right Direction,” the morning of Friday, January 12 in Aldersgate Hall. Our speaker will be Julie Pauls, PhD, PT who is the founder of ATLAS Posture® - a consultative practice specializing in posture education.

Tap into one of your biggest assets- the amazing design of your skeletal system.

Learn more about two key joints for alignment and coordination. Your posture can give you both support and direction while you exercise.

See the January Senior Point for more information.

Visit thewoodlandsumc.org for information about these and other church events.