​Seniors Over 60 -  XYZ Fellowship​
(Xtra Years Of Zest*) 
[*zest: a lively quality that increases enjoyment, excitement, or energy!]


​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, via email  CUMC.xyz@gmail.com, or through the church office.
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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.​
Activities include: 3-4 seasonal group events:
* Spring - dinner honoring church family members 80 years old and older
* Fall - themed picnic
* Fall/winter - holiday musical event
* Bus outings

Events

On-going activities:

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, sympathy, thinking of you that you'd like to donate. Sometimes drawers and boxes overflow with cards that are forgotten.

Harriet Doll would love to give your donations a new home when recognizing other's life's 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 you unused cards and envelopes.
Volunteers at Cornwall Manor: 

."Caring Friends" Program and other volunteer opportunities.
. These  community service outreach activities are scheduled to suit the individuals schedule.
• Training is provided.
• Contact person at Cornwall Manor for volunteer opportunities throughout the campus is Stacia Layser. Stacia also serves as Publications Director and Volunteer Coordinator. (717-273-2647 ext. 1514). A descriptive brochure is available.
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XYZ Monthly Outing:
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• Small group on the bus trips--Bob Ladd, Creator
• Each month we 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   returning it to 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.
• Any restaurant for lunch or dinner, dinner theater, Longwood or Hershey   Gardens, museum, a minor league baseball game etc. within 1.5 hours   away. They can be day or night, weekday or weekend. Use your   imagination!!

If interested in sponsoring a monthly XYZ outing,
​call Bob Ladd  717-269-5508.
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