Seniors Ministry at Cool Spring
The Cool Spring Travelers
- The Seniors Ministry at Cool Spring's includes
all of the opportunities and activities offered through the
Adult Ministry, as well as special
fellowship opportunities geared toward those 55 and older.
This will include activities from lunches to overnight trips- SOMETHING FOR
EVERYONE! Activities from Fall 2006 through Spring of 2007
included a Blue Ridge Mountain Leaf Tour, Bean & Cornbread Luncheon,
Christmas Dinner Party, Pot Luck Luncheon, Sunday Brunch Buffet, and
more.
- Cool Spring Travelers May Event
A
Monumental Day in Washington! with the Cool Spring
Travelers
Monday, May 12
Departs Cool Spring Church at 7:30 am
Returns to Cool Spring at 6:30 pm
Total Cost per person: $77.00
Sign up in the Rec Center by April 18th
Register early! Whether visiting
Washington for the first or fifteenth time, there is always
something new and exciting to discover. This day tour is no
exception and it has something for everyone. Historical
monuments from the past and present preserve history and time with
their greatness. Washington's skyline is remarkable to the say
the least, and with its newest memorial, the World War II Memorial,
it is that much more impressive. Come see all the sight and
enjoy a day in Washington.
Tour Cost Includes:
Round Trip Motorcoach Transportation
Professional Guide Service
Buffet Lunch at the Vantage Point Restaurant
Refreshments Served Aboard Motorcoach
Tax and Gratuity for Lunch
Driver and Guide Gratuities
Pick up a flyer in the Rec Center for additional information.
- Cool Spring Travelers April Event
Beaverdam Historic Tour
Tuesday, April 15
9:30 am-4:00 pm
The church bus will hold only 21 people so sign up early!!! The $15
cost includes lunch and a guided tour. Sign up and pay in the Rec
Center by April 4. Pick up a flyer in the Rec Center for more
information.
- Cool Spring Travelers March Event
Visit
the National Museum of the Marine Corp & Heritage with the Cool
Spring Travelers
Monday, March 10 from 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Register early! There is no cost to tour the museum, but we only
accommodate 42 people in the church vehicles. Additional people are
welcome to form a carpool. Meet in the Rec Center at 9:00 am to
organize and leave the church by 9:15 am. You can tour the Museum at
your own pace with their self- guided tour. Lunch is on your own. We
have reserved seating in the "Mess Hall" at noon if you care to join
the group. We plan to return to church around 2:30 pm. Check out the
Museum on their website at
www.usmcmuseum.org . Sign up by Friday, February 29 in the Rec
Center or call 746-0801.
- Cool Spring Travelers February Event
"Cool Spring Travelers Valentine Brunch"
Thursday, February 14
11:00 am in the Fellowship Hall
Cost $8.00 per person
Brunch includes egg casserole, Belgian waffles, sausage & gravy,
biscuits, sweet rolls, fruit & beverages. You will be serenaded
during brunch with "love songs" played on the baby grand piano. Trip
Chalkley, newly elected Hanover Commonwealth's Attorney, will be our
special guest. He will share with us the changes he plans to make in
the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office. Register & pay in the Rec
Center by Friday, February 1.
- Cool Spring Travelers January Event
"Bean & Cornbread Lunch"
Join us Tues, Jan 8 at noon for a
Bean & Cornbread Lunch in the Fellowship Hall. Bring your favorite
beans, cornbread or dessert recipe to share. Our special guest will
be Dr. Robert Bluford, Jr., a member of the Hanover County
Historical Committee. Dr. Bluford is the director of the "Historic
Pole Green Church" project on Rural Point Road. He will talk about
the memorial and their new plans for the area. Donations for the
Pole Green Church project will be taken at the luncheon and
presented to Dr. Bluford. Sign up at the Rec Center Front Desk or
call 746-0801 by Friday, January 4th.
- Cool Spring Travelers December Event
"Seniors Travelers Christmas Party"
Saturday, December 8
In the Fellowship Hall
6:00 pm Appetizers
6:30 Dinner
$10.00 per person
All you 55 & older folks are invited to join us for a fun- filled
"Old Time Christmas" celebration with special entertainment by
"Homeward Bound," a gospel trio with a country touch. Enjoy a dinner
of cranberry chicken, red skin potatoes, green beans, homemade rolls
and a variety of desserts. Sign up & pay in the Rec Center by
November 30.
- Cool Spring Travelers November Event
"Hanover's Thanksgiving Senior Luncheon"
Friday, November 16 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at Shady Grove Church.
Menu includes chicken/gravy, green beans, stuffing and dessert.
Entertainment and door prizes. Cost: $6 per person. Sign up and pay
in the Rec Center by Oct 1. After Oct 1, you must register
directly with Hanover Parks & Recreation.
- Cool Spring Travelers October Event
"Tour the State Capital & Executive Mansion"
Tuesday, October 23 from 10:00 am - 2:30 pm.
SIGN-UP IS NOW CLOSED
Those registered should meet in the church parking lot at 10:00 am
to board the church bus and vans. We'll tour the Executive Mansion
at 11 am and then have lunch in the new Capitol Extension with
Delegate Frank Hargrove as our guest. Following lunch, we'll tour
the renovated Capitol and return to church at approximately 2:30 pm.
Rain or shine so dress appropriately, wear your walking shoes and
bring your camera!
-
Ted Tussey is the
Minister of Outreach, Facilities, and Seniors.
Updated
3/14/08
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