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.

Upcoming Programs

Celebrate November birthdays Friday, November 21, 11:30 a.m. at the historic Menger Hotel next to the Alamo. Those celebrating birthdays in November eat a buffet luncheon for free (others pay $12/person; please note price increase for this luncheon only. R.S.V.P. no later than Tuesday, November 18. If you are not on the permanent reservation list, call right away as space is limited. Carpool or park in River Center Garage as valet parking is also limited. The small church van will also be able to shuttle people.

No KEYS program Friday, November 28, because the church will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Combined annual KEYS/Adult Bible Class Christmas party Friday, December 5, with entertainment by the Friday Singers. Watch for details.

Elf Louise Christmas Wrapping Project with KEYS Adults Friday, December 12. Wrap from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. and then have lunch (location to be determined). Last year’s gifts were delivered to 21,000 children in 5,500 households. Wathc for details. Van transportation will be available to Elf Louise’s 2008 headquarters at 1930 Hormel Drive, across from Splashtown on IH-35 South.

See all the San Antonio Christmas lights with KEYS Adults Tuesday, December 16. People come from all over to see San Antonio dressed for Christmas! Don’t let the tourists have all the fun—let’s join them for an evening on the San Antonio River. You won’t have to worry about finding a parking place or standing in long lines for a boat ride. We will enjoy a leisurely dinner at Luciano Restaurant overlooking the San Antonio River before boarding a barge for a ride up and down the river to see the beautiful Christmas lights. Before returning to the church, we’ll drive through downtown San Antonio to see the Christmas decorations. Cost $70/person includes Regent Coach transportation, dinner at Luciano Restaurant, barge ride, driver tip and escorts Susan and Henry Holloway. For reservations, contact Pat McCleary at 210.271.2726. Money due by Friday, December 5; no refunds after that date.

Wanted: drivers to use the church van to take KEYS Adults back and forth to special events, i.e., out to lunch at local restaurants for birthday celebrations. No pay, but free lunch! Contact Pat McCleary at 226.0216, ext. 226. Must be between ages of 25 and 75 years young!