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 At First Presbyterian Church, senior adults continue to experience the abundant life of Christ through a variety of programs and services and with each other. As a contributing force in our church, they are encouraged to remain active in all church activities. First Presbyterian provides our senior members with large-print bulletins for worship services, ministry to shut-ins, assistance with docuement and legal plans for the later years, access to conferences on aging, and much more.
In addition to participating in regular church activities, KEYS members (Keeping Everyone Young in Spirit) seeks to foster the spiritual, intellectual and social needs of older members and provide resources to enrich their lives. KEYS programs include opportunities for learning, fellowship, travel and service to others in the church and in the community.
Their weekly Friday program includes a fitness class and thought-provoking speaker presentation, followed by lunch and bridge. Other KEYS activities include tours to local San Antonio places of interest, monthly birthday luncheons at area restaurants, attending plays, chartered bus trips, sponsoring defensive driving classes, delivering lunches for Habitat for Humanity, providing Christmas baskets for needy families, and other volunteer activities.
September 10 (Friday) 11:00 a.m.
Donald Braswell to perform live! Don't miss your chance to hear acclaimed classical crossover tenor and composer Donald Braswell perform live at the KEYS Adults in Westminster Hall. Braswell, a native of Boerne and one of the top five finalists on television's America's Got Talent is scheduled to make his Carnegie Hall debut on December 2. He will also sing at a San Antonio Pops concert in March 2011 entitled "Braswell on Broadway." Cost is just $15 for the concert and lunch ($10 for concert only, for First Presbyterian Church members only). Reserve no later than Friday, September 3, by calling 210.226.0215 and sending checks to First Presbyterian Church, attention Pat McCleary, 404 N. Alamo, San Antonio, TX 78205-1918.
September 17 (Friday) 11:30
Thanks to the great work by Chairpersons Janet Beauch & Virginia Nilsson for finding Absolutely Everything Catering Restaurant where we had a delicious lunch ($12) and celebrated August birthdays for Isabel Smith, Ann Maggart, Pat O'Neill, Hank Hadigian, Dottie Crane and Kathryn McEwan. Everyone enjoyed it so much that we will return this month. Watch for more details. Trivia prize winners were Elizabeth Munroe & Jim Johnson. Congratulations!
September 14 (Friday) 11:30
Program to be announced.
September 28 (Tuesday) 8:30 a.m.—5:30 p.m.
FPC Adults Fall Trip - Driftwood & Dripping Springs
Today we are headed for the Hills. Our first stop will be New Canaan Farms in Dripping Springs where we'll have coffee along with samplings of their finest Texas' products (jams, jellies, salsas, preserves, conserves, etc.) Then we'll visit the Dr. Pound House and Farmstead - built in 1854 and lived in by a number of the family until 1983. Furnished with family belongings including Dr. Pound's medical instruments and his confederate uniform plus family clothing and original furnishings. In Driftwood we'll visit the Mandola Estates Winery, established in 2005 as a small corner of Italy in the Texas' Hill Country. Here we'll enjoy a tour and tasting. We'll have lunch at their Trattoria Lisina—the meal is delicious and the ambience delightful. We will return to Dripping Springs for a stop at Sunset Pottery before returning to San Antonio. Cost: $75:00 includes transportation on Regent Coach, tasting at the New Canaan Farms, the Dr. Pound house, Mandola Estates Winery tour & tasting, lunch at the Trattoria Lisina, Sunset Pottery, driver tip and guides Susan & Henry Holloway. If you do NOT plan to taste wine or tour the winery, the cost for the trip will be $65.00.
October 1 (Friday) 11:00 a.m.
Improve Brain Function & Memory
Join Dr. Greg Dutson as he takes you an on exciting journey exploring the latest medical research relating to the brain and memory. Do you ever have trouble remembering where you put your keys or had trouble remembering where you put something? Trouble recalling names & places? Did you know that there are simple ways each of us can increase the cognitive function of our brain? Come and hear Dr. Dutson show you how to exercise your brain & improve your memory! Thanks to the Forum at Lincoln Heights for sponsoring this speaker for us!
October 8 (Friday) 11:00 a.m.
Disaster Preparedness for Seniors by American Red Cross. With Hurricane season upon us, don’t miss this timely program.
October 10 (Sunday) 8:30 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
Flu Clinic in Geneva Room
October 23
Annual Picnic at Judith & Doug McNeel's - this is always a wonderful day. Watch for details.
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Pat McCleary
Director of Senior Adult Ministries
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210.271.2726
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