JOY Senior Adult Ministry at NRUMC

JOY is JUST OLDER YOUTH, a group sharing Christian love, fellowship and support to older adults at NRUMC and to the community. You do not need to be a member at NRUMC or at any church in order to be a part of the JOY gatherings and community.  JOY is a senior adult program for anyone ages 55 and older who enjoys the fellowship of meeting and going places together. Annual dues ($10) are used to support mission and community outreach activities.

Activities include regular scheduled meetings as well as outings such as theatre productions, boat trips, museum tours and more throughout the year. Typically day trips with optional transportation provided; however, some overnight trips may be offered based upon interest and availability.

Regular Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday with catered lunch ($12) featuring guest speakers, musical programs, etc. 

Game Day is on the 3rd Wednesday, members enjoy playing games followed by lunch (bring your own salad/sandwich - dessert/drinks are provided). 

Lunch out is on the 4th Wednesday of each month our group offers our members the opportunity to eat lunch out together at a local restaurant.

For more information contact JOY President Jean Weikel  or Vice President Claudine Davis using the form at the bottom of this page.

New to Joy? For privacy, security, and spam prevention we don't openly list contact info here.  If you don't have contact info for any of the named people, you're welcomed to call the Church office or use the form below and we will get you connected to the right people to RSVP! 

Wednesday, March 12: Our monthly luncheon meeting will be held at 11:00 am in the NRUMC Fellowship Hall. We are pleased to welcome Amy Pasquini, Travel & Events Director from OUR STATE Magazine as our guest speaker. SBS Catering will serve corned beef, cabbage, mashed potato bar, rolls, drink and dessert lunch ($12 per person). It is fine if you prefer not to eat or to bring your own lunch. To ensure adequate arrangements, please RSVP to Pat Kosak by noon on March 7.

Wednesday, March 19: Join us for JOY Game Day at 11:00 am in the NRUMC Fellowship Hall. Feel free to bring a guest or your favorite game to share, or join in one of the many card or board games offered. Bring your own lunch. Beverages and desserts are provided. To assure adequate seating, please contact Sue Naylor by March 17.

Wednesday, March 26th: We will be enjoying a JOY lunch out fellowship meeting at Metro Diner (Sutton Square) at 11:30 am. Please confirm your reservation to Claudine Davis by noon on Monday March 24.

Temple Theatre - Sanford, NC: this is a day trip and typically a church bus is provided and includes a (self pay) lunch stop. The March 6 Roaring Twenties Revue is sold out, but tickets are still available for Beauty and the Beast on April 24. Further details about upcoming day trips and other excursions will be announced shortly. For any trip inquiries, please contact Shirley Jones 

JOY Day Trips are planned based upon group interest. Other 2024 day trips included a lake Boat Outing, visiting the Cedar Creek Gallery during Granville County’s Art & Pottery Festival, and Southern Season’s Fruitcake Factory & Gift Shop at Bear Creek. Additional day trips will be announced as confirmed.