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.
BINGOcize
(Note: This class schedule has been updated)
September 21 - December 7
Mondays & Wednesday
10-11 am | Room D
(No Class Nov. 11, 23, or 25)
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.
Shopping & Lunch at Ikea
October 2
9:15 am | Meet at Church
3 pm | Return to Church
$5 + lunch on separate checks (plus whatever you buy)
Have time to explore the IKEA store in Tampa, then have lunch in their cafe and return to the church about 3 pm. Cost is $5 plus lunch and whatever you buy. (Remember only purchases which can fit on the bus can go home with us.)
Six Gun Territory Wild West Weedend & Reunion
November 7
7:45 am | Meet at Church
5:30 pm | Return to Church
$30 + lunch on separate checks
We will ride Kirby's historic train and see Original Six Gun Territory Gunfighters perform the Legendary Six Gun Gunfights from the original park. Plus, other live shows and entertainment too - including live music, the World Famous Palace Saloon CanCan Dances, the Outlaws and Lawdogs, and more! Various choices for lunch on your own.
Cost $30. Money due by October 25th.
Sign up on Church Center App
or Contact Sandie at sandie@fpclakeland.org
Game Day
Every Third Saturday of the Month (except December)
9:30 - 11:30 am | Room A
Saturday, October 17
Saturday, November 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, October 9
10:00 am | Room A
This month's presentation will be “The Importance of Bees,” and will be given by Alecia Crauswell and friends from Red Roof Farms.
RSVP for the optional lunch ($12 per person) by using the Church Center App, calling the church office at 863-686-7187, or emailing Sandie@fpclakeland.org by October 4.
Looking ahead...
Friday, November 13
10:00 am | Room A
J. Lenora Bresler is back with a wonderful America 250 program titled "The Overlooked Patriots". Come as we uncover the forgotten stories of some of the most impactful members of our nation's Founding Generation.
RSVP for the optional lunch ($12 per person) by using the Church Center App, calling the church office at 863-686-7187, or emailing Sandie@fpclakeland.org by November 8.
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.
Christmas at Bok Tower
December 4
8:30 am | Meet outside church office
4:30 pm | Return to Church
Enjoy a day at the gardens, a tour of El Retiro (home) decorated as in the 1930s, and the Carillon Concerts at 1 & 3 pm. Lunch is on your own at the Blue Palmetto Café or you may bring your own picnic lunch.
Cost is $25. Money due to Sandie by November 17.
Caroling to Homebound
December 18
5:00 pm | Meet in Room A for Pizza
5:45 pm | Leave for Caroling
9:00 pm | Return to Church
Join us as we go caroling to the homes of our homebound members. This is an inter-generational event, and all are invited. We’ll spread some Christmas cheer to our homebound members.
RSVP to Sandie by December 14 (so we will have enough transportation and pizza.)
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.
