The Senior Point — June 2017

JUNE 2017 EDITION

THE WOODLANDS UMC

POINT A MESSAGE FROM

DON MEADOR PASTOR TO SENIOR ADULTS

PRIME TIMERS ANNUAL BBQ On May 3, a large group of Senior Adults braved the rainy weather for, what turned out to be, a lovely day for a picnic at Burrough’s Park. Prime Timers meets at Burrough’s Park for a BBQ each May.

Ed Wandling

Please plan to join us for our next Prime Timers luncheon which is planned for June 7 in Wesley Hall, when Dr. Mark Lewis will be honoring our members who are ninety years and older. For more information, please see page 3.

I am a baseball fan. I am a Houston Astros baseball fan. And, at this point, I am a very happy Houston Astros fan because they have the best record in baseball. As I write this, their record is 26 wins and 12 losses, the best beginning in Astros history! I’ve found myself watching more games on TV and I’ve even been to Minute Maid Park three times already this year. And we will be joining a busload of seniors going to the game on Wednesday, June 14. It is indeed a great time to be an Astros fan!

I have always maintained that when baseball season comes around life seems to be a little better. It is a game that nourishes us and teaches us many lessons and gives us an opportunity to relax and take our minds off the pressures of the day.

And it is just plain fun to go to the ballpark, eat a hotdog, and root for your favorite team. Some of the best players of the game have also been wise philosophers. Here are some quotes that are good lessons for life: Never allow the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.

— Babe Ruth Never permit the pressure to exceed the pleasure.

— Joe Maddon My motto was always to keep swinging. Whether I was in a slump or feeling badly or having trouble off the field, the only thing to do was to keep swinging.

— Hank Aaron

Margi Davies, Barbara Fulmer and Mary Kerr

Elzy Mowdy, Ralph Carlson and Glenna Wandling

Just keep going. Everybody gets better if they keep at it.

— Ted Williams It is amazing what kind of lessons we can learn, even from the game of baseball. As we move into the days of summer, let us celebrate the gift of life and all the wonders and joys of God’s good creation, including baseball!

Your friend,

Glenna Wandling

Mary and Joe Floyd

Virginia Cray

Derle Lindner and Nancy Gonzalez

DAY TRIP TO WACO

On Wednesday, April 26 our group traveled to Waco, Texas home of Baylor University, Dr. Pepper and the now famous HGTV show “Fixer Upper.” We arrived in Waco in time for lunch, followed by a tour of the town ending at the Magnolia Market Silos Baking Co. for cupcakes before returning home. For more information on Senior Adult Trips, contact Helen Burgdorf at hcburgdorf@comcast.net

Ruth Myers, Nancy Gonzalez, Gay Lindner and Gloria McClellan

THE GATHERING PLACE

The Gathering Place recently held a Hawaiian luau. The Gathering Place is a ministry offering hope and support by serving families with loved ones who have mild to moderate Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Guest enjoy a funfilled program including crafts, simple chair exercises, music, entertainment and a light lunch. The program is free of charge. For more information about The Gathering Place, please see page 3.

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

PERSPECTIVES CLASS Rev. Walter Fenton, a church member and Director of Development at Good News, will be the guest teacher in the Perspectives Class, June 4 – July 30 for the series “The History Behind the Bible as a Book.” The class meets at 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. in Wesley Hall.

Anyone is welcome to join the class for this series.

A full listing of the Adult Sunday School Classes is available at thewoodlandsumc.org/sundayschool

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS SMALL GROUPS THE GATHERING PLACE Monday, June 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 “Ice Cream Social/Crusin’ on the River,” with Donna Bee. For information, contact Chuck and Jean Abernathy 936.449.6450.

PRIME TIMERS LUNCHEON TRIBUTE TO THOSE WHO ARE NINETY AND ABOVE Wednesday, June 7 11:00 a.m. in Wesley Hall Join us for our monthly luncheon in Wesley Hall.

The theme will be “Hawaiian Luau.” Our program will be a tribute by Dr. Mark Lewis to those who are aged 90 years and above. The Woodlands UMC Student Ministry will assist with the luncheon and will provide entertainment. Reservations are due by noon on Friday, June 2 to Joyce and Ken Nesmith at 281.367.5519. The cost is $7 per person. Checks are preferred, payable to TWUMC. Note: If you are ninety or older you should have received an invitation to be our guest at this luncheon.

Please RSVP by June 1, with the number in your party.

SENIOR ADULT GAME NIGHT Friday, June 9 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.

LUNCH BUNCH Tuesday, June 13 Join us at 11:00 a.m. at Escalante’s in Hughes Landing.

A complimentary beverage will be provided. Reservations are due by Monday, June 12. For more information, contact Joanne Black at 936.273.3045.

TRIP TO THE BASEBALL GAME Wednesday, June 14 Join us as we watch the Houston Astros take on the Texas Rangers. For more information, contact Helen Burgdorf at 281.397.3726.

AN AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES Friday, June 30 Come see the movie Apollo 13 in the Music Suite at 2:30 p.m.

Snacks will be served. Please RSVP by Tuesday, June 27 by signing up or by calling Dee and Dave Megee at 281.364.7114.

All senior adults are welcome.

GOLDENAIRES CHOIR Not meeting 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.

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, June 13.

MEN’S BOOK STUDY Wednesdays, June 14 & 28 | 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.

PEGGY’S BOOK CLUB Tuesday, June 20 | 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.

SINGLE LIFE WIDOWS Fridays, June 9 & 23 | 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall This new group is designed to offer support and create fellowship, as we discover new ways of doing life alone.

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

Friday, June 9 | Rev. Rob Renfroe will discuss his book, A Way Through the Wilderness.

Friday, June 23 | Movie and Lunch

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

5 Mon | The Gathering Place 8:45 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall 6

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

7 Wed | Prime Timers 11:15 a.m. in Wesley Hall 9 Fri | Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall Single Life Widows with Rev. Rob Renfroe 10:00 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall Senior Adult Game Night 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Aldersgate Hall 13 Tue | no Senior Fitness Lunch Bunch 11:00 a.m. at Escalante’s 14 Wed | Men’s Book Study 10:00 a.m. in the Infant Care Room Trip to Astros/Rangers Baseball Game 16

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

20 Tue | Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall Peggy’s Book Club Noon – 2:00 p.m. in Aldersgate Hall 23 Fri | Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall Single Life Widows Movie and Lunch 10:00 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall 27 Tue | Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall 28 Wed | Men’s Book Study 10:00 a.m. in the Infant Care Room 30 Fri | Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall An Afternoon at the Movies 2:30 – 5:00 p.m. in the Music Suite Please RSVP for Prime Timers by noon today

A LOOK INTO NEXT MONTH

CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4

SENIOR FITNESS

Tuesday, July 4 | no class (church closed) Friday, July 7 | 8:30 – 9:20 a.m.

Class resumes. Everyone is welcome.

PRIME TIMERS LUNCHEON

Wednesday, July 5 | 11:15 a.m.

Join us for our monthly luncheon in Wesley Hall. The Salvation Army Harbor Lights Choir will entertain.

RSVP by noon on Friday, June 30 to the Nesmiths at 281.367.5519.

The cost is $7 per person; checks are preferred, payable to TWUMC.

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