12/20/2019
Greetings from the Boomers and Beyond Steering Committee for the year 2019-2020. Come join us this year at our various events to learn, to provide service, and to make new friends.
The Steering Committee Members for the 2019-2020 year are:
Chairman, Cindy Lybeck
Vice-chairman, Marj Spagl
Communications, Ursula Dickinson
At Large, Dennis Johnston and Mary Testin
Greetings from the Boomers and Beyond Steering Committee for the year 2019-2020. Come join us this year at our various events to learn, to provide service, and to make new friends.
The Steering Committee Members for the 2019-2020 year are:
Chairman, Cindy Lybeck
Vice-chairman, Marj Spagl
Communications, Ursula Dickinson
At Large, Dennis Johnston and Mary Testin
We would like to extend an invitation to all Boomers and Beyond Members to attend the Steering Committee Meetings. The next meeting will be Wednesday, January 15, 1:00pm in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Room #247.
A RECAP OF DECEMBER EVENTS
DECEMBER 6 - FIRST FRIDAY COFFEE AND CONVERSATION: Attendees enjoyed a morning of socializing with friends, tasty food, and an informative talk by Peg Musegades from the Environmental Challenge Ministry. Peg spoke about St. Francis, the patron saint of the environment and Pope Francis.
The Environmental Challenge Ministry will be presenting the documentary, Paris to Pittsburgh: The Climate for Change is Now, on Sunday, January 5 at 10:15am (following the 9:00 Mass) in Room 212. The event is free.
In addition, the ministry has applied to the Interfaith Power and Light for a program called Cool Congregations Challenge. Their entry category is Sacred Grounds Steward. They filled out a questionnaire and sent photos of the area around St. Francis of the Woods shrine. The plan is to grow native plants in the area to improve the ecosystem. The goal is to attract birds, butterflies, dragonflies and other pollinators. In the spring they will be asking for help from members of Pax Christi to prepare the soil and collect shade plants from their gardens for the St. Francis of the Woods area.
The Environmental Challenge Ministry will be presenting the documentary, Paris to Pittsburgh: The Climate for Change is Now, on Sunday, January 5 at 10:15am (following the 9:00 Mass) in Room 212. The event is free.
In addition, the ministry has applied to the Interfaith Power and Light for a program called Cool Congregations Challenge. Their entry category is Sacred Grounds Steward. They filled out a questionnaire and sent photos of the area around St. Francis of the Woods shrine. The plan is to grow native plants in the area to improve the ecosystem. The goal is to attract birds, butterflies, dragonflies and other pollinators. In the spring they will be asking for help from members of Pax Christi to prepare the soil and collect shade plants from their gardens for the St. Francis of the Woods area.
Below is a list of upcoming events planned for the 2019-2020 year:
FIRST FRIDAY COFFEE AND CONVERSATION
Friday, January 3, beginning with Mass at 8:30am in the sanctuary followed by hospitality
CHAIR YOGA
Twelve weeks beginning Monday, January 6–March 30, 3:00–4:00pm, Room 212, $36.00
This continuing series of chair yoga is a blend of standing and seated stretches for participants who want to do yoga but need something gentle. Focus is on range of motion for the joints, gentle stretches, standing postures and breathing, and relaxation. Instructor Denise Bunch has been practicing yoga for over 20 years. The cost is $36 per person for the 12 classes. Space is limited to 25 participants so sign up early. No meeting on January 27.
NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE TAKEN BEFORE 9:00AM DECEMBER 23:
The fee is $36. CLICK HERE to register online or contact Maria Miller, 952-405-7217 beginning 9:00am December 23.
HOLIDAY PARTY FOR THE NEW YEAR
Saturday, January 11, 10:00am, brunch followed by White Elephant Bingo.
Do you have the winter doldrums now that the holidays are over? Escape and come play White Elephant BINGO. What do you do with the picture frames, three candles, or you doodad received for Christmas? Save it and come and play White Elephant Bingo. Put the item in a paper bag and come and have brunch and play bingo. You do not know what surprise you could win.
REGISTRATION AND FEE REQUIRED BY JANUARY 6:
The fee is $10 for the brunch. There is no charge for bingo, just bring a White Elephant gift. CLICK HERE to register online or contact Maria Miller, 952-405-7217.
MOVIE AND POPCORN
February 12, 2020 – movie TBD
LENT SERVICE PROJECT
March 11, 2020
COMPARATIVE RELIGIONS - SECOND IN THE SERIES
April 15, 10:00am followed by speaker at 11:00am
ANNUAL SPRING RETREAT AT ST. EDWARD'S
May 2020
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