Senior Adults
Senior Adult Ministries enhances the quality of life of adults ages 55 plus -spiritually, intellectually, and physically- through education, fellowship and service. Contact: Jan Vaughn, chair of Senior Adult Ministry Committee, or staff, Lindsay Jordan or Judy Pidcock.
Keenagers
Keenagers is a fellowship group sponsored by WMPC and Raleigh Parks and Recreation and designed for adults ages 55 plus. Our membership drive is throughout September. The fee to join is $6 for the year. We meet on Thursdays, September - May, from 10:45 am-12:45 pm. (Come around 10:40 am for good parking as most of our Bible studies dismiss around 10:30 am.) Each week we begin with a short business meeting followed by a great program and devotional. At noon, we enjoy a hot meal served by the best cooks in Raleigh! The fee for lunch is $5. Usually the group takes a day trip to a place of interest once a month. We will take an overnight trip in the Spring.
Contact: Judy Pidcock (staff); Gary Mock, president of Keenagers.
Keenagers Summer Lunches:
June 20 at 11:30 a.m. - The Black Cat Cafe (North Hills)
July 18 at 11:30 a.m. - Relish (Creedmoor Road)
August 15 at 11:30 a.m. - The Flying Biscuit (Cameron Village)
Check out our photo scrapbook at the bottom of this page!
Remember Me Ministry
The Senior Adult Committee has been studying ways to enhance the connections with our WMPC members with severe dementia. We are in need of people who have gifts to serve in this area by visiting and/or creating new ways to send them our love. Would you like to be a part of this endeavor? Contact Lindsay Jordan with questions or suggestions.
Fit After Fifty
Every Tuesday and Friday, from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., this group meets in Pickard Hall to move, stretch and exercise. Come join the fun and fitness.
Contact: Kathy Cassidy,Tracey Daniel (staff)
World Communion Sunday Afternoon Communion
On the first Sunday in October, communion will be served at 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the morning. At 3:00 p.m. there will be a communion service for older adults and anyone who may not be able to attend in the morning. These services are committee-planned.
Contact: Lindsay Jordan (staff)
Older Adults Greenbrier Trip
For over 15 years, the Older Adult Ministry has sponsored overnight trips to interesting and exciting locations, providing times of great fellowship, informative sightseeing and fun for those traveling with us.
In late April, more than 60 White Memorial members and friends traveled to The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, WV, for several days enjoying the beauty and elegance of "America's Resort". We explored and experienced the luxury of this landmark hotel with its historic architecture, renowned interior design, myriad antiques and priceless art. The landscaped grounds were spectacular, with more than 10,000 tulips in full bloom. We felt like royalty as we enjoyed our lavish breakfasts, elegant high tea in the afternoons and gourmet dinners together. It was truly like "going on a cruise on land".While at The Greenbrier, several of our group toured the Bunker, which was a formerly classified facility for relocating Congress in the event of a national emergency. Some swam in the luxurious 100 year old indoor swimming pool, and others chose to stroll the beautiful grounds in the warm spring sunshine. Many travelers chose to spend some time in nearby Lewisburg, a quaint town full of antique shops and historical buildings from both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. No matter what each traveler chose to do while at this fabulous resort, everyone had a wonderful time.
Plans are being made for another fun trip next spring - perhaps to Savannah, Georgia. Watch for more information later in the year, and come join us. You will be glad you did!
Be sure to see more pictures below!
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