Older Adults
Our older adults simply refuse to act their age . . . and that’s good! There are endless opportunities for older adults to be involved with life at our church. Whether taking exercise classes at the Owings Life Enrichment Center, or going on a day trip with the XYZ’s, or enjoying dinner with our ladies group, Solos, you are bound to meet some nice people and enjoy fun and fellowship. We also offer a monthly Brown Bag Lunch Series (September-May), which is an enrichment and educational program for adults age 55 and older.
Events are for everyone—singles and couples. Our activities are open to anyone age 55 and older regardless of church membership
February Brown Bag Lunch
Rachel Shankman, Senior Director, Memphis Office, Facing History and Ourselves will discuss “Facing History and Ourselves: Reflections from a Second Generation Holocaust Survivor.” This presentation will be Friday, February 3, in the Fellowship Hall. The program starts at 11 a.m. with lunch at noon. Bring your own sack lunch; the church will supply the beverages. Call Luci Cromer, 755-0803, for more information. No reservations are needed. There will be a crossing guard on West Street to help with overflow parking.
Learn How to Improve your Memory at the March Brown Bag Lunch
Do you have trouble remembering people’s names or faces? What about your to-do list or things to buy at the grocery? There always seems to be something that slips our mind, and those forgotten things seem to increase as we age. Les Risner, owner of Dale Carnegie of the Mid-South, is going to offer us fun tips as we all discover how to remember almost anything at the March Brown Bag Lunch Series, an adventure in learning sponsored by the Older Adult Council.
TOPIC: “How to Remember Almost Anything”
SPEAKER: Les Risner, Owner, Dale Carnegie of the
Mid-South
WHERE: Mike Wilson Fellowship Hall
WHEN: March 2. Program starts at 11 a.m.; lunch at noon.
COST: FREE—the church will supply beverages.
RESERVATIONS: No reservations are needed. Just bring your sack lunch and enjoy the program and the fellowship.
QUESTIONS? Call Luci Cromer, 755-0803, or Beverly Rhoads, 754-7216, ext. 107.
**There will be a crossing guard on West Street to help with overflow parking.**
XYZs to see “Chicago” at Theatre Memphis in March
Step back into the roaring twenties as we experience the freewheeling time of prosperity, movies, the automobile, and jazz—with a little murder thrown in. This sharp edged satire features a dazzling score that sparked immortal staging by Bob Fosse. Chicago won six Tony Awards including Best Revival and later the Academy Award as Best Picture of the Year. Join us as we follow Roxy Hart on her quest for the “American Dream”—fame, fortune, and acquittal!
WHERE: Theatre Memphis
WHEN: Saturday, March 17
COST: $23 per person includes reserved seat.
DEPARTURE: 6:45 p.m. from OLEC parking lot. (Be there by 6:30 p.m.)
RESERVATIONS: Call Luci Cromer, 755-0803, Louise McGhee, 755-3463, or Gretchen Blair, 755-0797. You must make your reservation before paying.
DEADLINE FOR MONEY and RESERVATIONS: Friday, February 17.
XYZs to Meet Will Rogers in April!
Come with us on a journey into the roots of the American experience when we see Will Rogers Now! featuring Lance Brown at the Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center. This portrait in words, theatre, and song of a genuine gentle hero is a fascinating collection of newspaper articles, radio monologues, and off-the-cuff comments that still ring true today. History, hilarity, and even a few rope tricks—join in
the fun.
WHERE: Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center
WHEN: Friday, April 13
COST: $15 per person includes reserved seat.
DEPARTURE: 6:45 p.m. from the OLEC parking lot. (Be there by 6:30 p.m.)
RESERVATIONS: Call Luci Cromer, 755-0803, Louise McGhee, 755-3463, or Gretchen Blair, 755-0797. You must make your reservation before paying.
DEADLINE FOR MONEY and RESERVATIONS: Friday, March 16
Senior News . . . AARP 55 Alive Driver Safety Program Class
Germantown United Methodist Church and AARP will present the “55 Alive Driver Safety Program,” an instructional defensive driving course for people age 55+. This 8-hour course is scheduled for March 13 and 14 from
9 a.m.-1 p.m. in Room 339. Cost is $12 for AARP members ($14 for non-members) payable to AARP. Successful completion entitles participants to a discount on their auto insurance premiums for three years. There is no driving test or written exam. Register early because the class will be closed at 28 participants. The results of taking these classes have been proven—class participants have fewer accidents and tickets. For reservations, call Ray Malone at 309-5966.
