St. Mary’s Fellowship of Seniors
Quote of the month…
“The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.” – Spock
Welcome!
We welcome new members to join this wonderful Fellowship of Seniors. The St. Mary’s Seniors Club is open to all age 55+ members of St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church.
- Meetings are scheduled at St. Mary’s at Noon, every 2nd Tuesday (or sometimes on a 3rd Tuesday) of each month from April through December. Our meetings include birthday/anniversary recognitions, a delicious lunch hosted by various members each month, short meeting announcements, and a variety of informative programs and fun entertainment .
- We also organize several offsite events like theatre outings, boat trips, etc. which are partially subsidized by our Seniors’ treasury.
- Our year culminates with a festive Christmas party in December.
- Current membership cost is $15 per year.
For further information, please contact the church office and/or current officers:
- Tessie Bourdamis, President
- Erline Holman, Vice President
- Linda Stanton, Secretary
- Don Vanover, Treasurer
NOTE: If you are a member, and you haven’t received our email announcements, please send an email to TBourdamis{at}comcast.net
Announcements and News
Next Meeting & Luncheon, Tuesday, Sept 17, 2024, Noon, Terrace Rm
St. Mary’s Seniors will meet on Tuesday, September 17 (the third Tuesday of the month), at 12:00 noon in the Terrace Room. We will celebrate September birthdays and anniversaries, enjoy a potluck luncheon (please bring an item to share), and cake by Terri Leckas.
Our program will feature speaker/author, Ben Kyriagis, who will talk about his book, Don’t Marry an American-A Memoir of Coming to America.
There will be a short meeting and announcements after our program. All St. Mary’s Seniors (55+) are invited to join our lively group. Dues are currently $15 annually. For further information, please contact President Tessie Bourdamis or any current officer.
Following are important reminders /updates, so please mark your calendars.
- Offsite event : Chanhassen Theatre, White Christmas Musical. Oct 23rd, Weds matinee – I will be passing out flyers with details at our
Aug. 20th meeting. I have reserved 40 tickets for this event. RSVP deadline is Sept.17th (our meeting date). Cost: $37 (for members). - Ballot and Survey results – I have printed the results of these questionnaires and will pass this info at our Aug 20th meeting.
- Festival coffee servers – Need more people to sign up to help serve coffee in the Great Hall at our Festival. Will pass the sign up sheet at our Aug.meeting. Thanks to those of you who signed up at our last meeting. Coffee is free, and we have two hour shifts, two people at a shift.
Memory eternal for Seniors member Donna Psihos. May she rest in peace.
Winners of the Senior Olympics, July 2024 Meeting
National Senior Citizens Day, Wednesday, August 21, 2024
On August 21st, National Senior Citizens Day recognizes the achievements of the more mature representatives of our nation. The day provides an opportunity to show our appreciation for their dedication, accomplishments, and services they give throughout their lives. According to the 2017 census, 47 million seniors live in the United States. By 2060, that number will nearly double. Their wealth of knowledge, skill, and experience offer so much to the next generation. As technologies advance, these are the people who’ve experienced each step of change. Not only have they contributed to it, but they understand first hand the benefits and the drawbacks. They know life without the advancements that exist today.
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September is National Senior Center Month
September is National Senior Center Month—your opportunity to promote a positive image of aging, highlight how your center improves the lives of older adults, show your center’s importance in the community, and create interest in prospective new participants and collaborative partners.
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Resources
“Ministering to our Elderly” Video, Greek Orthodox Archdiocese
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Ministering to our Elderly video. An interview with then-V. Rev. Dr. Nathanael Symeonides (now Metropolitan Nathanael).
Seniors – Orthodox Church in America
Seniors – Issues, Ministry, Community Services. Twenty-plus articles on a variety of Orthodox topics regarding Seniors.
Greek Orthodox Senior Residences
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Directory of Senior Residences throughout the US.
AHEPA Senior Living
AHEPA Senior Living (ASL) – a nearly 500-employee nonprofit company still inspired by a Hellenic spirit and ethos that is helping approximately 5,000 older adults in 91 ASL communities nationwide live vibrant and full lives in beautiful and safe surroundings.
Fitness and Sports
Born Again Jocks … a sports organization for men 55 years & over. Based in Bloomington. The focus is on improving lives of senior men through the balance of friendship, sports and exercise.
Silver Sneakers – Live and On-Demand workouts and classes. Free membership to national gyms and local community fitness centers. Available at no cost for adults 65+ through select Medicare plans.
Local Area Senior Centers
Hennepin County Home Care
Home Care Brochure for Seniors and others. View & Download HERE. A comprehensive program that provides services and products to help Seniors (& others) continue to live at home in Hennepin County.
MN Information for Seniors
MN Seniors Online. A large variety of topics including employment & volunteer opportunities for Seniors.
General Information
