Engage the mind, body, and spirit
Our mission in the Older Adults Ministry is to make and mature followers of Jesus Christ during the golden years.
Upcoming Events
Bone Builders Class
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10 am | Loudon Hall
Bone Builders is a low-impact chair exercise program for those 55+. The class is free and open to everyone, so please invite your family and friends.
Game Day
Every Third Saturday of the Month (except December)
9:30 - 11:30 am | Youth Hall
Saturday, January 17
Saturday, February 21
Bring your favorite breakfast item or snack and gather for a fun time of food, fellowship, and table games.
SOS (Spirit of Service) Meeting
Friday, January 9, 2026
10:00 am | Room A
The program will be followed by lunch (optional) at a cost of $12. RSVP for lunch by calling the church office at 863-686-7187 or emailing Sandie@fpclakeland.org by Sunday, January 4.
These monthly programs are held on the second Friday of each month from October through May, and consist of a devotion, time for singing, special speaker/entertainment, fellowship, and lunch.
OAM Big Trip - Fort Myers
January 19 - 22, 2026
Leave 7:30 am on January 19
Return 5 pm on January 22
Price: $669/person double occupancy
Price includes: Bus, Hotel accommodations with breakfasts, tour of Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium on Sanibel Island, Chartered Captiva Sunset Cruise, tour of Historic Downtown Fort Myers, tour of the Edison and Ford Estates, ECHO Global Farm Tour, Lunch at Buckingham Farms, ride, dinner and show on the Murder Mystery Dinner Train, tour of the Wonder Gardens in Bonita Springs, and stop at Sun Harvest Citrus.
$100 deposit due at signup to save your spot. Final payment is due January 4th.
Click HERE to register on Church Center.
Community Senior Adult Health and Resource Fair
Friday, March 13, 2026
Noon - 3 pm | Loudon Hall
More than 50 Exhibitors!
- Hearing mobile
- No cost captioned phones to those who qualify
- Invaluable information & resources
- Free health & wellness screenings, including balance, blood pressure, blood sugar, and BMI
- Free chair massages & door prizes
All ages are welcome! If you or a loved one is aging and may need help now or in the future, please come and discover the many resources available in Polk County.
You are also invited to begin the day at our Spirit of Service meeting:
10 am | Room A
“Empower Yourself and Your Loved Ones to Age with Confidence, Dignity, and the Resources You Need”
Enjoy this presentation by a local resource group on aging.
Together, they are here to support your journey!
You will learn about:
- Brain Health and Alzheimer’s Support
- Resources on Medicare and Medicaid
- Housing Options for Aging
- Local Resources on Aging
- The difference Between Home Care and Hospice Benefits
Contact Sandie at sandie@fpclakeland.org for more information about any of these events.
Join Us
Programs and Studies
Please contact sandie@fpclakeland.org for class information or Zoom link to any of the below.
Spirit of Service meeting
Second Friday of the month
at 10 AM
(October - May)
Room A
Game Day
Third Saturday of the month
at 9:30 AM
Youth Hall
"Get You home before dark" bible study
Wednesdays
at 4:00 pm
Conference Room & via Zoom
Groups & Events
The Older (50+) Adult Ministry at First Presbyterian Church provides programs and activities that engage the mind, body, and spirit. We offer weekly Bible Study/Small Groups, monthly luncheons, fun fellowship opportunities, trips, and educational programs, as well as an annual Community Senior Adult Health & Resource Fair. We invite all to join in any of our events. You do not have to be a member to participate.
Spirit of Service (SOS) Program
These monthly programs are held on the second Friday of each month from October through May. These programs consist of a devotion, time for singing, special speaker/entertainment, fellowship, and lunch. Lunch is $12. RSVP for lunch by calling the church office at 863-686-7187 or emailing Sandie@fpclakeland.org by the Wednesday before the meeting. Please call the church office if you are in need of this transportation.
Game Day
Game Day takes place the third Saturday of each month (except December) from 9:30-11:30 AM in the Youth Hall. Participants are invited to bring a favorite snack or breakfast food to share and to join in fun fellowship and a variety of table games.
Monthly Day Trips
Trips are scheduled throughout the year and have included outings to museums, gardens, places of interest, plays, and sporting events.
Annual Big Trip
This is a fun three- to four-day trip offered each year. Previous trips have included St. Augustine, Fort Myers/Sarasota, Savannah, Pensacola, Charleston, and Nashville.
Swing into Spring
This evening is a fun time to get together before the summer to enjoy a nice meal, reminisce, sing, and dance.
Health & Wellness & Educational Programs
Offerings cover a variety of subjects that address topics such as balance, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, identity theft, and more.
Community Senior Adult Health & Resource Fair
This annual community event takes place the second Friday in March.
Bone Builders Class
This class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 am in Loudon Hall. It is a low-impact chair exercise program for those 55+. The class is free and open to everyone, so please invite your family and friends.
Caroling to Homebound Members
Multigenerational groups go caroling in December to facilities and individual residences of homebound members of our congregation.
Participation in Home Instead’s “Be a Santa to a Senior” Program
Church members provide three gifts each to local seniors who would not otherwise have gifts for Christmas.