Seniors

Sight and Sound – Daniel

We’re going to see the Sight and Sound Theater presentation of Daniel, on Thursday April 18.

We have reserved 15 tickets, sign up on the bulletin board to reserve your spot.

The church bus is leaving at 6:00 AM to make it to the 3:00 PM show (to be at will call by 2:15 PM).

Cost is $85. To secure your spot, give your money to Elsie Greer by February 28.

Standard double room at the Clarion Inn Strasburg-Lancaster is $93 (pay at checkout, but fully refundable before April 16, so go ahead and do it now).

Dinner and a Movie – Noah

The JOY Club is getting together on Friday January 19 at 5:00 PM for Dinner and a Movie. We’ll arrive at 5:00, eat around 5:15, and the Sight and Sound presentation of Noah will begin around 5:45. Runtime is 2:30 with an intermission in the middle.This time we are having a chili and cornbread night for our potluck dinner.

Edenton NC Trolley Tour

THE JOY CLUB – EDENTON NC
The guided tour is one of many fun things to do in Edenton, showcasing notable sites throughout the Downtown Historic District and into the Edenton Cotton Mill Village. Discover what Edenton was like during colonial times, when it served as North Carolina’s Colonial capital. See the restored Victorian mansions lining Edenton Bay and visit the location of the home where Harriet Jacobs hid in her grandmother’s attic as a runaway slave before escaping North via the Underground Railroad.

Learn about the many important people who lived in our town, including signers of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, and one of the first justices of the U.S. Supreme Court. They shaped not only the history of Edenton, but also of our nation.

Thursday September 28
Other interesting sites along the way include the 1767 Chowan County Courthouse, considered the most intact Colonial courthouse in America; the 1886 Roanoke River Lighthouse; and The Cupola House, built in 1758 by Francis Corbin, land agent for John Carteret, Earl of Granville.

Tickets are available at the Penelope Barker Welcome Center (all prices include sales tax): $10 if a group of 10 or more (we have 25 registered).

We’ll find a great place to eat lunch and return mid-afternoon.

Sight & Sound Theatre – David

Travel to Lancaster on May 11 and check-in at the Clarion Hotel. Find a good restaurant for Wednesday dinner. Perhaps visit the Train Museum on Wednesday afternoon or Thursday morning. See the 11:00 show on Thursday May 12. Travel home with lunch and/or dinner on the road.
[ Click Here to Signup or Visit the Bulletin Board at Church ].

Joy Club – Samson on August 13

The Joy Club, those age 55+, are getting together on Friday the 13th for the Sight and Sound DVD presentation of SAMSON. Bring your potluck dinner at 5pm, we’ll eat around 5:15, and the play will begin between 5:30 and 5:45. Sign up using the list on the bulletin board.

Lancaster PA – Queen Esther

Here’s the Trailer…

[ Here’s the Back Story of the Play ]

Here is Our Plan for the Event…

  1. Sign up to go on this trip – visit the bulletin board or see Elsie Greer.
  2. Click the Hotel Link to make your own hotel reservation, or call the hotel at the number above. Cost will vary starting at $67 double occupancy. Paying in advance, non-refundable is the cheapest rate, or book now and pay later with the ability to cancel, for a slightly higher rate.
  3. Transportation: we have a 15 seat bus, your ticket secures your spot, or you may choose to travel in your own car. Currently we have enough people for both buses!
  4. Arriving: We plan to leave the church parking lot at 4:00 am on Thursday May 7. We will plan on stopping for a mid-morning breakfast on the Easter Shore, then arrive in the Lancaster area around 11:00am. Then take in a couple local sights like the Railway Museum of Pennsylvania ($10), the Choo Choo Barn ($8.50), or the National Toy Train Museum ($7).
  5. Evening Meal: we will hit a nice place for dinner around 4:30, at the Good ‘N Plenty Restaurant. Give Elsie $26 per people for this outstanding meal, by Sunday April 5.
  6. The Play, Queen Esther – arrive at Sight and Sound at 6:00 pm, and the show begins at 7:00.
  7. Back to the hotel for some fellowship and rest (and maybe some ice cream).
  8. On Friday morning after breakfast, stop at the Peaceful Valley Amish Furniture Shop when it opens.
  9. Head back home around 10:00. Late lunch on the Easter Shore, back at the church near dinnertime.

JOY Club – SeniorFest 2020

Schedule at a Glance

9:30 – 10:00 am — Registration (McDowell Columns Building)
10:00 am — Morning Session
11:15 am – 12: 15 pm — Breakout Sessions (Listed Below)

Fun with Fitness: Learn ways to make exercise part of your daily routine. Light physical activity will be involved. Jason Jenkins & Lisa Lane, Vidant Wellness Coaches

Grandparents Guide to Raising a Generous Family:  Materialism, greed, and self-centeredness describe much of our current culture.  Sometimes it can be difficult to talk with our loved ones about “stuff” and money.  Learn creative and practical ideas of how you can help create a culture of generosity in your own family.  Rev. Daryl Trexler, Eastern Area Manager, North Carolina Baptist Foundation

How to Keep Your Head When All about You Are Losing Theirs: Hints on Finding Joy in Caring for Someone with Dementia.  Jean M. Matthews, MSN, RN, Nurse Supervisor, Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program, ECU-College of Nursing  

Is Your Medicare Card Scam Proof? $68 billion was lost last year to Medicare fraud nationally. The role of Senior Medicare Patrol is to empower Medicare beneficiaries to prevent healthcare fraud through education, outreach and counseling endeavors.  Learn how you can protect yourself.  Lisa J. Barker, Northeast Regional Manager, SHIPP (Senior Health Insurance Program) Manager – Northeast

Plug IT IN, Technology Solutions for Aging in Place: Find out how to define “technology” and see how introducing existing and emerging technologies can be adopted by caregivers and older adults.  See how technologies can benefit people in their daily lives and encourage continued independence.  January Brown, Family Caregiver Specialist, Eastern Carolina Council Area Agency on Aging 

Share the Well:  Uncover the ways to serve God wherever you are.  Mari E. Wiles, Minister to the University and Amber Simpson, Associate Minister to the University, Chowan University. 

Your Obit: Leave ‘Em Laughing:  Curious?  Join this creative writing session to craft a one-of-a-kind last word.  Ken Wolfskill, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Chowan University

12:30 pm — Lunch and Afternoon Session (Thomas Dining Hall)
2:30 pm — SeniorFest Concludes

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