JOY Senior Adult Ministry at NRUMC

What is JOY?

JOY is JUST OLDER YOUTH, a group sharing Christian love, fellowship and support to older adults (most in their 70s or 80s) 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.

Upcoming Joy Info!

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, June 25: We will be enjoying a JOY lunch out fellowship meeting at 11:30 am, menu order, self pay, at Piper’s Restaurant at 8304 Falls of the Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC 27615. Confirm reservations to Claudine Davis or this website by Monday June 23.

 

Day Trips & Other Outings: Temple Theatre - Sanford, NC: this is a day trip and typically a church bus is provided and includes a (self pay) lunch. Productions for this season begin in September.  JOY recently visited Pinehurst PGA Golf Museum and lunch near a local air field. Further details about upcoming day trips and other excursions will be announced shortly. For any trip inquiries, please contact Shirley Jones.

 

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In coordination with the NRUMC Summer Music & Arts Camp, for the month of July only, JOY will shift weekly activities forward one week.

 

The JOY regular 2nd Wednesday luncheon meeting will be held on July 16 at 11:00 am in the NRUMC Fellowship Hall with guest speaker NRUMC Interim Pastor Gray Southern.

 

A catered lunch will be served by Layton’s Catering (menu: chicken caesar salad, pasta salad, watermelon salad, rolls and butter, beverages, chocolate cake and strawberry cake  $12/person). It is fine if you prefer not to eat or to bring your own lunch. To ensure adequate seating arrangements, please RSVP to Pat Kozak no later than noon on Friday,  July 11.

 

Wednesday, July 23 Join us for JOY Game Day at 11:00 am in the NRUMC Fellowship Hall. Even if you’ve never played, you’ll find a warm and inviting environment whether you’re learning or seasoned in a game of Rummikub, Blokus, Crown 9, Golf, Scrabble, or Bridge or Chess players looking for a friendly game. 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 July 21.

 

Wednesday, July 30: We will be enjoying a JOY lunch out fellowship meeting at 11:30 am, menu order, self pay, at Cape Fear Seafood Restaurant at 832 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27615. Confirm reservations to Claudine Davis or this website by Monday July 28.

 

Day Trips & Other Outings: Temple Theatre - Sanford, NC: this is a day trip and typically a church bus is provided and includes a (self pay) lunch. Productions for this season begin in September.  JOY recently visited Pinehurst PGA Golf Museum and lunch near a local air field. Further details about upcoming day trips and other excursions will be announced shortly. For any trip inquiries, please contact Shirley Jones.

Want to know more about JOY?

For more information contact JOY President Jean or Vice President Claudine using the form here!