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.
Spirit of Service (SOS)
SOS meets the second Friday of the month (October - May)
Game Day
Every Third Saturday of the Month | 9:30 - 11:30 am | Youth Hall
Saturday, June 17
Saturday, July 15
Saturday, August 19
Bring your favorite breakfast item or snack and gather for a fun time of food, fellowship, and table games.
Oasis at the Lakes Event
Thursday, June 29 | 1:30 pm | Lakes Church | 1010 E. Memorial Blvd
$20 for the concert | Payment due by June 18
This event for senior adults (and friends) features Christian comedian Dennis Swanberg, gospel singer Allison Speer and pianist Frank Jones.
If interested in lunch before, meet at the church at 11 am and take the church bus to the Joinery before heading to the concert. RSVP for concert and lunch by June 18. Contact sandie@fpclakeland.org for more information.
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 or Zoom
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
Room D & via Zoom
This class will not meet May 10-31, but will resume on June 7.
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 $10. 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.
CLASSES LED BY PARISH COUNSELOR DR. PAUL SUICH
Everyone is invited to participate in these classes that cover a variety of topics from managing anxiety to dealing with loneliness to establishing healthy boundaries.
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.
Big Band Bash
This evening is a fun time to get together before the summer to enjoy a nice meal, reminisce, 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 in March. This year's event was held March 10, 2023.
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.