RARES

Retired, Almost Retired, Energetic Seniors meet at 12:00 noon on the second Thursday of the month, September through May. We have a catered lunch, program, and time to socialize together.

Our programs vary: sometimes educational, sometimes interactive, some-times musical, and always informative and fun!!  The luncheon is $6.50 and reservations are made on a sign up sheet at the Welcome Center or by contacting Joyce Rosene, 612.781.3500. You are welcome to bring friends and neighbors with you. 

We welcome suggestions for programs and volunteer help on the Steering committee for RARES. If you have ideas, please contact Joyce Rosene, 612-781-3500.

Past programs:

• May 10, 2007
  Hot Jazz in the Afternoon with "Jazz Won" the premiere jazz ensemble from Mounds View High School.
• April 12, 2007
  Elaine Christiansen will give a presentation of pictures and stories from her recent trip to Turkey. Come to see beautiful pictures from this intriguing country, and hear about Elaine's experiences as she traveled throughout the cities and countrysides.
• March 8, 2007
  Anna Wood will report on her experience as a United Methodist Volunteer in Mission (UMVIM) in Zimbabwe. VIM is a work group project of the United Methodist Church. In some ways VIM groups do building and working with families similar to Habitat for Humanity but they are also involved in many other kinds of work...for different groups of people...in projects around the world.

• February 8, 2007
  Donna Draeger, our Deacon and Minister of Christian Education. Who is she? What changes have occurred in the Order of Deacons? Come and get to know Donna personally and professionally. Tickets are $6.50, payable at the door. Sign up at the Welcome Center by February 4. Contact Joyce Rosene with questions, 612.871.3500.
• January 11, 2007
  Representatives from the Roseville Senior Center will offer information about the center, located at B2 near Fairview in the former Fairview School Building. What programs, services, entertainment, transportation or educational opportunities does it provide? What is the Senior Dining Program? This and many more answers!
• September 14, 2006
  Jane Griffin Kise with a program on living a richer and fuller life as we mature and she useing her book, Finding and Following God's Will. Jane is the daughter of CUMC member, Muriel Griffin.
• October 12, 2006
  Jo Ann Snyder and Friends will present Trash or Treasure. They speak from the perspectives of working with everything from antiques, to collectibles, to mending clocks!
• November 9, 2006
  Marjorie Carr will share highlights of her recent trip to South Africa. She is an excellent photographer and will have photos from the Cape of Good Hope, Robben Island, the Sussusvlei Dunes, the Herero tribe and more.
• December 14, 2006
  Celebrate the holidays with "Jackie Burlingame and Friends"
  This has become a special event for all. Enjoy new and traditional music, secular and sacred, some old and some delightful surprises. You will feel your feet tap, your hands clap, and your heart touched.

For more information:

Coordinator: Joyce Rosene
Telephone: 612-781-3500

Also check the Calendar for upcoming events.