Seniors Over 60 - XYZ Fellowship
(Xtra Years Of Zest*)
About Us...
We are an informal group open to anyone with at least 60 years of zest (less zesty spouses may also participate). We will be listing events, classes, or field trips when they are arranged. For more information contact Margaret Sowers, 717-272-9703, or via email CUMC.xyz@gmail.com, or through the church office.
Mission of this group is three-fold:
•Provide social opportunities.
•Establish a community outreach relationship with the residents of Cornwall Manor to enhance and/or support resident opportunities. This volunteer activity is individually-scheduled and not a group-scheduled event.
•Establish a “Helping Hand” program for CUMC members 60 years of age and older living alone, not a resident of another retirement or nursing facility, who have lost a loved one, and would appreciate a helping hand.
[*zest: a lively quality that increases enjoyment, excitement, or energy!]
We are an informal group open to anyone with at least 60 years of zest (less zesty spouses may also participate). We will be listing events, classes, or field trips when they are arranged. For more information contact Margaret Sowers, 717-272-9703, or via email CUMC.xyz@gmail.com, or through the church office.
Mission of this group is three-fold:
•Provide social opportunities.
•Establish a community outreach relationship with the residents of Cornwall Manor to enhance and/or support resident opportunities. This volunteer activity is individually-scheduled and not a group-scheduled event.
•Establish a “Helping Hand” program for CUMC members 60 years of age and older living alone, not a resident of another retirement or nursing facility, who have lost a loved one, and would appreciate a helping hand.
[*zest: a lively quality that increases enjoyment, excitement, or energy!]
Dorsey Museum at Evangelical Seminary ("Monthly Outing"-see below)...
On August 16, 2018, the Cornwall United Methodist Church XYZ Fellowship will visit the David A. Dorsey Museum. The tour begins with lunch, in a reserved area, at the Country Fare restaurant in Myerstown at 11:30 A.M. before proceeding to the museum by 1:30 P.M. Those traveling on the church bus should plan to board the bus at the Fellowship Hall entrance to church at 11:00. Some may want to car pool.
Please make reservations for lunch and the tour with Lucas Ndaro by July 30. The fee for seniors is $7 per person, but the museum accepts donations, so one can give more than the expected fee. Everyone will order from the menu for lunch and be responsible for lunch costs. When making reservations, please indicate if you are planning to take the bus or drive. If you are driving, would you be able to take others with you and how many passengers can you comfortably hold?
At the museum, the tour will begin with a brief overview of the Promised Land of Israel, including an overview of some archeological sites and digging before walking around to see the artifacts. There are three sections in the building that have the artifacts but they are not extensively large areas to require more than an hour and a half.
Jesus said, “... before Abraham was, I am!” Abraham’s generation says the same to our generation today. Abraham’s generation left behind antiques and artifacts to tell us how life looked like in his time. Members of the Cornwall United Church are privileged to be living few miles away from Evangelical Seminary in Myerstown where these artifacts are accessible through the David A. Dorsey Museum.
On August 16, 2018, the Cornwall United Methodist Church XYZ Fellowship will visit the David A. Dorsey Museum. The tour begins with lunch, in a reserved area, at the Country Fare restaurant in Myerstown at 11:30 A.M. before proceeding to the museum by 1:30 P.M. Those traveling on the church bus should plan to board the bus at the Fellowship Hall entrance to church at 11:00. Some may want to car pool.
Please make reservations for lunch and the tour with Lucas Ndaro by July 30. The fee for seniors is $7 per person, but the museum accepts donations, so one can give more than the expected fee. Everyone will order from the menu for lunch and be responsible for lunch costs. When making reservations, please indicate if you are planning to take the bus or drive. If you are driving, would you be able to take others with you and how many passengers can you comfortably hold?
At the museum, the tour will begin with a brief overview of the Promised Land of Israel, including an overview of some archeological sites and digging before walking around to see the artifacts. There are three sections in the building that have the artifacts but they are not extensively large areas to require more than an hour and a half.
Jesus said, “... before Abraham was, I am!” Abraham’s generation says the same to our generation today. Abraham’s generation left behind antiques and artifacts to tell us how life looked like in his time. Members of the Cornwall United Church are privileged to be living few miles away from Evangelical Seminary in Myerstown where these artifacts are accessible through the David A. Dorsey Museum.
Fall Festival Picnic...Save the Date
WHAT: Fall Festival Picnic
WHERE: Annville Church of the Brethren Pavilion 739 Church Road, Annville
WHEN: Saturday, September 29, 2018 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM
WHY: Gather to celebrate fall’s activities, foods and fellowship.
The church bus is reserved.
WHAT: Fall Festival Picnic
WHERE: Annville Church of the Brethren Pavilion 739 Church Road, Annville
WHEN: Saturday, September 29, 2018 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM
WHY: Gather to celebrate fall’s activities, foods and fellowship.
The church bus is reserved.
Sight & Sound Theater Trip...
November 9th, 2018, bus leaving Church at 5:00 p.m.
See Judy Heath for tickets.
Reserve a seat(s) on the bus and you'll get something to eat!
November 9th, 2018, bus leaving Church at 5:00 p.m.
See Judy Heath for tickets.
Reserve a seat(s) on the bus and you'll get something to eat!
The XYZ Fellowship of Cornwall U.M. Church had a wonderful time May 19th 2018 honoring our 80 and older friends & members hearing about their lives and adventures. See photos in the photo gallery in first drop down menu.
XYZ Monthly Outings...
Now here is a fun idea for the seniors (60 +) of Cornwall UM Church! The XYZ Fellowship steering committee asked me last year to chair an effort to organize a series of outings available to the first 15 XYZ members (including the captain) who sign up each time. We had several of these last year and they were a great success so we would like to do it again.
Here is how it works. Each event would have a designated captain (captains if a couple) who would pick a restaurant or other activity or venue to go to. They would make the reservations and solicit the signups. The captain or someone he/she assigns would drive the church bus from the church to the restaurant/venue and return, filling the gas tank before leaving it at the church. The bus is an important element because of the camaraderie on the trip and it holds 15 including the driver. Everyone would be responsible for their own meals or other costs and asked to donate toward the cost of the fuel. The dates would have to be cleared with the church office to assure availability of the bus.
We would like to restart this as soon as possible so we need some captains to sign up for April – December, 2018. We need specifics as to date and place for at least April – July to start so they can be publicized and the bus requisitioned. Some examples of outings would be, but not limited to, the following: any restaurant for lunch or dinner, dinner theater, Longwood or Hershey Gardens, museum, a minor league baseball game, etc. They can be day or night, weekday or weekend. Use your imagination!!
If interested in signing up to captain an XYZ outing call Bob Ladd at 717-269-5508 or email jbobladd@ptd.net.
Now here is a fun idea for the seniors (60 +) of Cornwall UM Church! The XYZ Fellowship steering committee asked me last year to chair an effort to organize a series of outings available to the first 15 XYZ members (including the captain) who sign up each time. We had several of these last year and they were a great success so we would like to do it again.
Here is how it works. Each event would have a designated captain (captains if a couple) who would pick a restaurant or other activity or venue to go to. They would make the reservations and solicit the signups. The captain or someone he/she assigns would drive the church bus from the church to the restaurant/venue and return, filling the gas tank before leaving it at the church. The bus is an important element because of the camaraderie on the trip and it holds 15 including the driver. Everyone would be responsible for their own meals or other costs and asked to donate toward the cost of the fuel. The dates would have to be cleared with the church office to assure availability of the bus.
We would like to restart this as soon as possible so we need some captains to sign up for April – December, 2018. We need specifics as to date and place for at least April – July to start so they can be publicized and the bus requisitioned. Some examples of outings would be, but not limited to, the following: any restaurant for lunch or dinner, dinner theater, Longwood or Hershey Gardens, museum, a minor league baseball game, etc. They can be day or night, weekday or weekend. Use your imagination!!
If interested in signing up to captain an XYZ outing call Bob Ladd at 717-269-5508 or email jbobladd@ptd.net.
Calling all cards...
We have instituted a Card Ministry as an instrument to extend friendship
and caring on behalf of XYZ Fellowship. Perhaps you have some greeting cards such as birthday, get well, thinking of you, or sympathy, that you would like to donate. Sometimes drawers and boxes overflow with cards that are forgotten.
Jane Weik, chairperson of this committee, would love to give your
donations a new home when recognizing other’s life journeys. There are marked baskets on the bench outside the sanctuary and another on the table near the first floor elevator where you can place your unused cards and envelopes. (She has enough cards for awhile...May 14th, 2018!)
“Caring Friends” Program and more...
Join in our community service outreach with Cornwall Manor. There are opportunities to become involved with the volunteer areas on the Cornwall Manor Campus. “Caring Friends” program participates with the residents in the health center on a regular basis. There are many other areas throughout their campus that offer volunteer opportunities. If you are interested in helping others, please contact Margaret Sowers at 717-272-9703 to arrange for additional orientation information sessions. The community service outreach can be arranged for individuals as well as small groups. I hope you will consider how you can be a part of this XYZ Fellowship ministry.
Join in our community service outreach with Cornwall Manor. There are opportunities to become involved with the volunteer areas on the Cornwall Manor Campus. “Caring Friends” program participates with the residents in the health center on a regular basis. There are many other areas throughout their campus that offer volunteer opportunities. If you are interested in helping others, please contact Margaret Sowers at 717-272-9703 to arrange for additional orientation information sessions. The community service outreach can be arranged for individuals as well as small groups. I hope you will consider how you can be a part of this XYZ Fellowship ministry.