The Senior Point — June 2018

JUNE 2018 EDITION

THE WOODLANDS UMC

POINT A MESSAGE FROM

CLIFF RITTER PASTOR TO SENIOR ADULTS

SENIOR ADULT TRIP TO NEW ORLEANS April 17 – 19, 2018: We traveled to New Orleans, our trip was full of good food, great fun and fellowship. Festivities included a Tour of Avery Island, dinner aboard the Creole Queen, a tour of National WWII Museum, Court of Two Sisters Jazz Brunch, and a Tour of Oak Alley Plantation (pictured above).

Marianne Ed and daughters

Janet Russell

Dale and Marilyn Clinton

Scott Bucker and Virginia Cray

Don and Kay Meador

News about change often travels fast.

With the announcement of Don Meador’s re-retirement, we are quickly reorganizing and restructuring in order to sustain the tremendous work he has done over the past eight years. He would be quick to tell you he is not the record holder for tenure in Senior Adult Ministry. That honor rightly belongs to Dr. Mark Lewis, who still participates in our ministry in a vital way. So, we are now blessed with two Emeritus Pastors of Senior Adults in our midst. We can’t be more blessed!

It is my joy and privilege to follow in the long tenure of these two wonderful pastors. I can’t be more delighted to embrace the opportunity to serve Senior Adult Ministry as your next pastor. I hope to continue in the legacy that has been cast, because I believe we have the best of all Senior Adult groups in the entire Texas Annual Conference. I would say “in the entire world,” but I wouldn’t want to get ahead of myself just yet. I will continue to work in the role of Pastor of Caring Ministry along with a team of dedicated pastors and staff members.

So, my formal title with be Pastor of Caring Ministry and Senior Adult Ministry.

You will begin to see that descriptor more frequently in the coming months.

One of the most exciting announcements I’d like to share is regarding the recent additions to our staff. We have added two new Caring Ministry Administrators who will be job sharing in support of Caring Ministry, Senior Adult Ministry and Special Needs Ministry. Teri Rossi will be focused on Senior Adults, and Jenny Cipolla will be focused on Special Needs. They will both work to support our ongoing efforts in Caring Ministry.

Of course, Susan Goldsmith will continue to be a blessing to our entire ministry.

Please join me in welcoming our newest administrators to the staff.

Don and Mark assure me this opportunity will be absolutely thrilling! I am excited to get started, and I appreciate your warm welcome already.

With grace and peace,

Vicki Hanks and Bruce Eichenberg

Riverboat Cruise

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The Gathering Place 8:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in Aldersgate Hall (Goldenaires perform)

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

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

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

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

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Lunch Bunch 11:00 a.m. at Nona’s Italian Grill

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

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TUESDAY

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Take Me Out to the Ball Game The bus will depart The Woodlands UMC at 11:30 a.m.

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Prime Timers Luncheon 11:00 a.m. in Wesley Hall (Goldenaires perform)

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

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

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

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

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An Afternoon at the Movies 2:30 – 5:00 p.m. in the Music Suite

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

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Please RSVP for the June 6 Prime Timers by noon today.

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UPCOMING EVENTS SMALL GROUPS THE GATHERING PLACE Monday, June 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 Aldersgate Hall at 8:45 a.m. and our guests arrive at 10:00 a.m.

For information, contact Chuck and Jean Abernathy at 936.449.6450.

PRIME TIMERS LUNCHEON Wednesday, June 6 | 11:00 a.m. in Wesley Hall Join us for A Gershwin Portrait presented by the Goldenaires.

The program begins at 11:00 a.m. A sign-up sheet will be available on Sunday, May 27 in Aldersgate Hall. Reservations are due by noon on Friday, June 1 to Joyce and Ken Nesmith at 281.367.5519. Cost is $8 per person. Checks are preferred payable to TWUMC. We will not meet in July.

SENIOR ADULT GAME NIGHT Friday, June 8 | 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. $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.

LUNCH BUNCH Tuesday, June 12 | 11:00 a.m. at Nona’s Italian Grill Each month we meet at a different restaurant for good conversation and Christian fellowship. This month, please join us at Nona’s Italian Grill –3091 College Park Dr. (Hwy 242). Restaurant is in the strip center behind Sonic drive in.

Reservations are due by Monday, June 11. For more information, contact Dolly Loftiss at 210.844.2062. All senior adults are welcomed to attend.

AN AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES Friday, June 29 | 2:30 p.m. in the Music Suite Please join us for the movie, 1776! Peter Stone’s Pulitzer Prizewinning musical (starring much of the original Broadway cast) about the internecine congressional squabbling that led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence makes a glorious transition to the big screen. William Daniels is John Adams, Ken Howard is a statuesque Thomas Jefferson, and Howard Da Silva is hilarious as wit-cracker Ben Franklin. A very funny — and poignant — history lesson with a great score. Snacks will be served. Please RSVP by Tuesday, June 26 by signing up or by calling Dee and Dave Megee at 281.364.7114. All senior adults are welcome.

CARING MINISTRY

HOSPITAL VISITATION & PRAYER Congregational care is a priority for our pastors, leaders and congregation. Care may come in the form of a visit while you are in the hospital, at home while you are caring for a loved one, or a phone call to let you know we are thinking of you.

If you or someone you know is hospitalized locally or at the Texas Medical Center, please call Caring Ministries at 281.297.5977 or 281.297.5953 and we will schedule Pastoral visitation and communication.

GOLDENAIRES CHOIR Not rehearsing during the summer.

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.

JUNE PERFORMANCES Monday, June 4 | 10:30 a.m. at The Gathering Place Wednesday, June 6 | 11:00 a.m. at Primetimers Luncheon 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.

MEN’S BOOK STUDY The men’s book study group has disbanded for the summer.

The next session will begin on Wednesday, September 12, details to follow. Contact Jerry Barney at 281.826.3232 for more information.

PEGGY’S BOOK CLUB Tuesday, June 19 | 12:30 p.m. in Allen Parlor Bring a brown bag for lunch, we will discuss the book The Rooster Bar by John Grisham. Coffee and cookies will be provided. Contact Libby Heintz at 936.271.7660 for more information. Everyone is welcome – men and women!

SINGLE LIFE WIDOWS For information on April activities, 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.

COMPUTER TIP: Think twice before installing free programs/ software on your computer. Remember the old saying: “There is no free lunch.”

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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PRIME TIMERS ANNUAL PICNIC

Approximately 60 people attended the Prime Timers Annual Picnic in Burroughs Park on May 2, 2018. Everyone had the opportunity to play games, visit with friends or just enjoy the cool breeze under the pavilion.

Helen Burgdorf

Dr. Joel Reed, Charles White & Wayne Freeman

Gail and Gerald Cox

Jerry Whitehouse

Jim Atherton

Jim Davies

Susan and Tony Fishburn

Dave Morton and Dr. Mark Lewis

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