SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY

Welcome to this site to obtain St. Luke’s Senior Adult Ministry information. I am excited that we have this space share all the great things that are available. I encourage the retired and semi retired adults and those of you who know someone who may be interested to check this site often for updated events. Both St. Luke’s senior adult parishioners and friends in the community are welcome to attend any of the events that are of interest. Saint Luke’s Senior Adult Ministry strives to be an advocate of positive attitude towards aging, seeing this season of life as a part of the journey and a continuation of abundant life in Christ.

God Bless,

Jeanna Speegle

For specifics, click on to any of the following

	Monthly Gatherings		Senior Adult Men’s Fellowship Group
	Senior Adult Women’s Fellowship Group		Senior Adult Exercise Class
	Picture Gallery Senior		Adult Service Opportunities
	Offsite trips		Resource Information

CONTACT INFORMATION

Jeanna C. Speegle, Senior Adult Ministry Director
Office phone: 205-802-6218
FAX: 205-802-6219
E-Mail: jspeegle@saint-lukes.com

Monthly Gatherings

These gatherings are planned for 11:00 a.m. on the FOURTH TUESDAY of each month. The variety of programs offered provide fellowship and recreation, health and wellness education, as well as other educational topics, spiritual enrichment and outreach opportunities. Lunch is included at a minimal cost at these gatherings.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday, July 1, 2010 at 3:00pm - Episcopal Place

Come help, come join the fun! Our senior adult ministry will host a party at Episcopal Place to celebrate  residents’ birthdays that occur in July.  If you would like to help, please let me know! We’ll offer cake and ice cream and a sing-a-long.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 11:00am - Senior Adult Gathering (Graham Hall)

We’ll celebrate summer with a free “fix your own hot dog lunch” and watermelon, BINGO with prizes, and a presentation from Collette Tours so that we can ponder the idea of a big trip next spring! Reservations not required, but a phone call is appreciated if you do plan to be there.

Sunday, August 29, 2010 after the 10:30am Service - Rally Day

A St. Luke’s Tradition to kick off the fall programs is with a church wide event. This year’s event will be August 29th at the Dreher’s Farm.  I will be driving the church van if you would like to ride, (call Jeanna at 802-6218). There will be great food, places to stay cool, and fun and games. We hope you will be there!

September 2010 - Lunch and Learn Seminars (Founders Room)

We will be having Lunch and Learn Seminars in the Founders Room on the last four Wednesdays of the month (8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th) from 12:15-1:00. Mark your calendars now!

Local professionals will speak on senior adult related topics and a light lunch will be served. Anyone is welcome to attend. Please tell your children, caregivers, and your neighbors about this!

Senior Adult Men’s Fellowship

This group is affectionately known as ROMEO’s (Retired Older Men Eating Out). We meet in the church parking lot on the FIRST TUESDAY of each month at 11:00 a.m. to ride the church van to various eating establishments around town. All retired and semi retired men are welcome. Suggestions for restaurants are welcomed!

R.O.M.E.O. Upcoming event

ROMEOs  will not be going to lunch in July. See you August 3rd

SENIOR ADULT WOMEN FELLOWSHIP GROUP

This is a new group for women, ages 65 and above who want a “lunch bunch”. The group is called the JULIET CLUB. (Just Us Ladies Into Eating Together). Quarterly lunches are planned and the ladies can travel together on the church van to various locals.

J.U.L.I.E.T. Upcoming event

Thursday, July 29th - We will be going to Arlington Antebellum Home for lunch.  Lunch is served only in the summer on Thursdays, so don’t miss out. We’ll depart at 11:00am from the church parking lot.  Cost is $15.00. Call Jeanna no later than July 26th if you would like to go.    (802-6218)

Stronger Seniors Exercise Class

This class continues to grow and welcomes those who wish to join for the fellowship as well as a free chair exercise class. It is designed to increase upper body strength, range of motion and stamina. Class meets on Tues. and Thurs. at 9:30 a.m.  in Room 227. The classes are open to both male and female of any age. These exercises are designed to increase upper body strength, range of motion, and stamina. You are welcome to attend “just to try it out”. If you participate on a regular basis, a statement from medical doctor is required.

You may use the following release of information:

____________________________(name) is physically able to participate in a chair exercise class designed to increase upper body strength, range of motion, and flexibility. This class meets twice weekly for 45 minutes and is provided through the Senior Adult Ministry Department of Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church, Birmingham, Alabama

_________________________
M.D. Signature

OFFSITE TRIPS

One day and overnight motorcoach trips are planned and announced throughout the year, again providing fellowship along with recreational and educational opportunities. Watch this site, as well as the DIALOGUE, for upcoming excursions.

SENIOR ADULT SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteers are encouraged and welcomed. Opportunities range from labeling a newsletter to visiting a homebound member. This site will maintain an updated list of volunteer opportunities.

Currently, there is a need to transport those who do not drive to church activities, especially in the evening hours. If you would like to know more about this, i.e., who needs are ride, where do they live, etc., please call the office of senior adult ministries.

RESOURCE INFORMATION

Specific home health care agencies, retirement homes, or such, are not promoted, however, we are more than happy to give you a list of possible contacts. We have books and book lists available that address various issues related to the aging population and caring for the aging that we are happy to share.