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The purpose of Try Something New is to help fill the spiritual, physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs of God's older children at Saint Simons Presbyterian Church. Spiritual Needs: Bible studies, Sunday School, preaching, contemplative space, communion to shut-ins, visitation, notes and cards, labyrinth and contemplative activities, garden space (new lot), speakers talking about current issues including human trafficking, internet usage, drug abuse, basic Bible classes, volunteer opportunities, and weekend retreats. Physical Needs: Rides to church, rides to hospital visits, food deliveries, CPR and AED training, yoga, self defense, talks addressing aging, parish nurse, and exercise class. Intellectual Needs: Discussion groups (speakers), book clubs, moyie- goers clubs, Isle of Hope/Wormsloe Trip, and study works of theologians. Emotional Needs: Home visits, singles activities, support groups for those who have lost spouses, support groups for those with chronic illnesses including dementia, structured lay shut-in visitation (in addition to pastoral visitation), offer relief to constant caregivers by sitting with care receivers, celebration of birthdays, and greeting card ministry. Social Needs: Lunch club and devotional, tours, trips, trolley rides, Lady Jane, supper clubs, classes promoting various talents of members (painting, pottery, photography, fiber arts, writing, music) cooking classes where food is prepared/eaten together and then leftovers are delivered to shut ins, plays and performances, bowling, visiting art galleries and museums Have questions or need more info? Contact Nat Scott at nat@sspres.org |
Upcoming Events
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Yardi Gras!
A Downtown Brunswick Porch Festival All are welcome to join the Try Something New group & friends at "Yardi Gras", a porch festival in downtown Brunswick, GA with local and regional musicians and performers to play on porches and in a variety of venues downtown! Our dear friends and members, Jerry & Nora Sue Spencer, have offered their beautiful yard as a place for us to gather together & enjoy live music from their porch and a boxed lunch from Yellow Deli. Much fun will be had! Boxed lunch options are listed in signup form below. Yardi Gras will begin at 12PM & end at 6PM. You are welcome to stop by Jerry and Nora Sue's any time after 12PM! IF YOU WOULD LIKE A BOXED LUNCH FROM YELLOW DELI, BE SURE TO SIGNUP BELOW BY NOVEMBER 9TH. Date: November 14 Time: 12PM - 6PM (Bands starts at 1PM) Where: 707 Dartmouth St. Brunswick, GA Cost: $12 (Payment may be dropped off at Church office M-F from 9-4pm) Contact Nat Scott with Questions! |
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Sip & Paint
With Jamie Scott Join us for our first ever Sip-And-Paint event! Anna Henry has offered to host this fun event at her home at 100 Druid Oaks Lane. We will have hors d'oeuvres and wine (or your favorite beverage) and then each participant will create a painting under the guidance of Jamie Scott. All painting supplies will be provided. All are welcome! Date: October 30 Time: 6PM Where: 100 Druid Oaks Lane Cost: $20 Food: Please bring your favorite hors d'oeuvres. Wine will be provided. THIS EVENT IS FULL Contact Nat Scott with questions! |
