Senior Adults
Senior Adult Ministry (SAM) Overview
Activities for and with people who are 60 or older, whether or not they admit it!
Like a carrot, the most significant aspect of Senior Adult Ministry lies beneath the surface, in confidential times of fellowship between the director of SAM and individual Seniors.
Another important facet occurs when adult children face serious decisions about their aging parents. The issues of independent living, major illness, and end of life create tremendous stress as children find themselves parenting their parents. The SAM offers pastoral care for the adult children, as well as their Senior Adult parents.
Senior Adults enjoy true community when they meet in small groups, to discuss–and argue–material presented in a variety of curricula. Throughout the year, classes can be scheduled for “Taking Care of Business”, or resolving unresolved emotional issues from life. Other classes are available in establishing Healthy Boundaries, and overcoming perfectionism, or that feeling you’re Never Good Enough. If you are interested in learning more about any of these programs, call Carol Secord at 877-8527, or email her at csecord@riverontpc.org.
Seniors meet weekly for Bible Study, led by Rev. C.K. “Bud” Little. The fourth Wednesday of most months, we gather at 10:30 to assemble the monthly newsletter. Seniors (we let non-Seniors participate as well) build bone density and increase balance with Tai Chi class every Thursday at 4 pm in the gym. A grief recovery group meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 9:30 am.
A group of dedicated knitters, crocheters and quilters gather the first and third Wednesdays of each month to make comfort shawls, baby blankets, and afghan squares. This summer, we will meet at 1 pm in the Robinson Room.
Two important Rivermont ministries originated in Senior Adult Ministry: The Rivermont Men’s Group (RPM) and the Travel & Entertainment Committee. See those sections for more information.
Please check the “Events” listing for information about opportunities coming up for Senior Adults.
PLEASE NOTE: The Reassurance program of CONTACT provides a daily phone call to anyone who is isolated from the community. Carol Secord has literature and applications.
