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.
Tour of The Ashely Gibson Barnett (AGB) Museum of Art
August 21
9:15 am | Meet at Church
3:00 pm | Return to Church
$5 + Lunch (Separate Checks)
Join us for a docent-led tour of The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art followed by lunch at The Joinery (on separate checks.) Meet outside church office at 9:15 am or at the museum, 800 East Palmetto Street at 9:50 am. Tour begins at 10 am. Cost is $5.
Limit 25. RSVP by August 17.
Movie Night at Lake Gibson Village
August 31
5 pm | Meet at Church
Join us for Movie Night at Lake Gibson Village to see Humphrey Bogart & Ingrid Bergman in Casablanca. Meet outside the Church Office at 5pm, if you would like to ride the bus, or at Lake Gibson Village, 771 Carpenters Way, by 5:45pm. Get your free popcorn, candy and soda and settle into a chair at their Historic Theatre before the movie starts at 6pm. Event is free.
RSVP by morning of August 30th.
BINGOcize
September 14 - November 23
Mondays & Wednesday (Except Nov. 11 Veterans Day)
10-11 am | Room D
This is a program that combines the game of Bingo with exercise! Play Bingo, meet new people while being active and learning techniques to reduce falls.
Must be age 60 or older. Minimum of 8, maximum of 20 participants. Free.
Rays vs. A's Baseball Game
September 17
10:30 am | Meet at Church
8:30 pm | Return to Church
$50 + dinner on separate checks
Join us for a Rays vs. A's baseball game at Tropicana Field. Cost of $50 includes ticket, bus, and tote bag. We will return about 8:30 pm after dinner at Cracker Barrel on separate checks.
Money due by August 23.
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Game Day
Every Third Saturday of the Month (except December)
9:30 - 11:30 am | Room A
Saturday, September 19
Saturday, October 17
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, October 9
10:00 am | Room A
The program will be followed by an optional lunch for $12. RSVP for lunch by the Church Center App, calling the church office at 863-686-7187, or emailing Sandie@fpclakeland.org by the Sunday prior.
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.
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
Room A
"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. 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.
