Older Wiser Lutherans

AZ Broadway Dinner Theater

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Time:  Bus leaves All Saints at 5:00pm

Show:  "Singing in the Rain"

Cost:  $48.00 (subsidized by dedicated gift)

Dinner is a choice of several entrees and is served at your table.  Appetizers, dessert and drinks (other than coffee, tea) are extra.  Watch for sign-up sheet on Senior Ministry cart in January.  Your payment assures your reservation.  Please, no sign-up without payment.  (checks made out to All Saints)

More trip details will be printed in the Parish Press and Saints Alive Newsletters as plans are confirmed and completed.

Reminders:
·     If you would like to join us on a  trip but can’t quite afford the price, please contact Maritta. There are special funds available to help subsidize trip costs.
·        Payment due at sign-up. No refunds unless your spot has been sold to someone else.
·           Friends, relatives, neighbors always welcome. Reservations are on a first come-first served basis.

Sign-up early to assure your spot on the bus. 

New ideas for day trips are always welcome.  Please contact any Senior Ministry Team member.
Check the Senior Ministries Newsletter for details

Do you live alone?  Would you like a daily reassurance call from an All Saints friend?

Calling Tree is just what you're looking for.  Calling Tree is a service offered by volunteers from All Saints Lutheran Church.  The program is offered year round and without charge.

Every morning program participants call their designated volunteer.  When a volunteer does not receive a call from their appointed participant, they will initiate a standard procedure to locate the participant and ensure that he/she does not need assistance.

For more information, please contact Bonnie Lokken or Maritta Fink or click More Information to read more about the program.

A 24 Year Tradition of Service 
Co-Leaders:  Terri Reiman and Shirley Baltuch

Wednesdays, 10:00 – 11:30am
Fellowship Hall 
Sewing machines and all materials (yarn, thread, notions) are provided. 

The Cut-Ups would welcome your participation (both gals and guys).  The group enjoys the fellowship as well as the gratification that comes from their service to those in need. 

The group knits, crochets, cuts, sews and quilts newborn layettes, shawls, lap robes, afghans and baby quilts for patients at Maricopa County Hospital.

This month's highlight:

The first quilt of our new Prayer Quilt Ministry was delivered to our oldest member, Shirley Frydenlund.  Shirley has been a member of All Saints since 1992.  She was widowed in 2008 and enjoyed 60 years of marriage to her husband Freeman.  She enjoys her apartment at Bethesda Gardens Assisted Living Center and spends most weekends with her daughter Cheryl Neils.  Shirley will be 96 this December 31.  Birthday cards may be sent to her address listed in the All Saints 2010 church directory.  Thank you for tying a knot on her quilt and please continue to keep Mrs. Frydenlund in you prayers.

This year the Cut-Ups have provided crocheted shoulder wraps and lap robes for the residents of Christian Care Nursing Center.  All 60 residents of the center will receive a gift fom All Saints.  The staff at Christian Care was thrilled to receive such quality gifts at no expense to the center.

Please call the Church office if you have further questions or just show up if you would like to try it out.

Friday Friendly gatherings are a great place to meet new friends or catch up with old ones!  Lunch is catered and there is always entertainment or a program. Visitors and newcomers are very welcome! Plan to bring a friend for lunch! Please call the church office to sign up.

Monthly luncheons for seniors are held the second Friday of each month September through May at 12:00 noon. A suggested donation of $7.00 covers food and entertainment costs.  

       February 10, 2012 ~ 12:00 Noon
All Saints Fellowship Hall

"Happy Birthday Arizona"

Arizona will be 100 years old on February 14 and we are having a centennial celebration!  Join us for fun, games and special musical guests. 

Join us for a hot catered lunch and fellowship time.  A suggested donation of $7 helps cover expenses. Sign-up by calling the church office or visiting the Senior Ministry Cart in the Narthex on Sunday mornings.  Contact Maritta Fink if you would like to bake a dessert, help with clean-up or need a ride.  All are welcome.  Bring a friend or neighbor.

All Are Welcome!

Join us from 8:00–10:30 a.m. Wednesday mornings in the “Sunset Room” (201– upper level by elevator) from September - May.

All are welcome!  Free coffee and baked goods.

We laugh, we snack, we always have people with whom to share our joys and concerns.

Exercises focus on flexibility, muscle and bone strength, posture and balance to help us age gracefully and stay fit while minimizing the injuries that result from various conditions such as osteoporosis.  Exercises are designed for 55+, but all are welcome to attend. Our volunteer instructor, Bobbie Tomasek is a registered physical therapist. Classes are held in the Narthex.
 
Stretch and Tone meets Monday and Thursdays at 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the Narthex for stretching and strengthening.  All levels of exercisers are welcome. Modifications are made for any special needs or restrictions.