SECOND SENIORS
Monthly Lunches, Programs and Excursions

Thursday, January 3, 2008

    Lunch at 12:15.  After lunch, Helen Evans, Betty Mills & Linda Gorton presented "Travels to Deauville, our Sister City."
 

Thursday, February 7, 2008

    Lunch at 12:15.  Following lunch, Dave Shuffett from KET discussed "Life in Kentucky."
 

Thursday, March 6, 2008

    Lunch at 12:15.  Following lunch, Hendy Seelbach will present "Traveling with Hendy."
 

Thursday, April 3, 2008

    Lunch at 12:15, then hear Carly Preston speak about the "Equestrian Games."
 

Thursday, May 1, 2008

    Lunch at 12:15, program at 1:00: "Where in the World Is Don Bayer?"

 
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Second Senior Events held in 2007

Thursday, January 4, 2007

    Lunch at 12:15 p.m. - Program: Touring the Southern States by Train with Tom Brough
 

Thursday, February 1, 2007

    Lunch at 12:15 p.m. - Program: Elaine Cook, Harpist
 

 
Thursday, March 1, 2007

    Lunch at 12:15 p.m. - Program: "Where in the World is Don Bayer" with Second's own Don Bayer.

 

 
Thursday, May 3, 2007

    Lunch at 12:15 p.m. - Following lunch, guest speaker Jane Gentry Vance, Kentucky Poet Laureate.
 

Thursday, September 6, 2007

    Lunch at 12:15 p.m. - "Strength for Today: Daily Encouragement through Life's Transitions" by Martha Sparks, author and speaker.
 

Thursday, October 4, 2007

    Lunch at 12:15 p.m. - Program by John Stempel, Senior Professor of International Relations, Patterson School of Diplomacy
 

Thursday, November 1, 2007

    Lunch at 12:15 p.m. - After lunch, Dorothy Large presents "Laughter is the Best Medicine"
 

Thursday, December 6, 2007

    Lunch and Christmas Musical Program
 

Second Senior Events held in 2006

Thursday, January 5, 2006

    Lunch at 12:15 p.m. - Program: Touring the States by Train (part 2) with Tom Brough.
 

Thursday, February 2, 2006

    A Walking Tour of the Herald-Leader at 10:30 a.m. then Lunch at 12:15 p.m.
 

Thursday, March 2, 2006

    Lunch at 12:15 p.m. - Program: Body Recall - a system of exercise to promote flexibility and strength. with Nancy Durall, Dietitian, St. Joseph Wellness Center
 

Thursday, April 6, 2006

    Lunch at 12:15 p.m. - Program at 1:00 p.m.: Sara Warner, Executive Director of the Ronald McDonald House
 

Thursday, May 4, 2006

    Lunch at 12:15 p.m. - Program at 1:00 p.m. by the Donovan Dulcimer Group
 

Thursday, September 7, 2006

    Lunch at noon. - After lunch we will travel to the Government Center in downtown Lexington and take a tour led by our own Linda Gorton.
 

Thursday, October 5, 2006

    Meet at 12:15 for lunch in the Forum Room.  Following lunch we will go to Channel 27 for a tour of the station.  All are welcome - invite your friends.
 

 
Thursday, November 2, 2006

    Lunch at 12:15 for lunch in the Forum Room.  Following lunch, Harry Daniel will be the guest speaker.
 

Thursday, December 7, 2006

    The Donovan Readers Theater.  The program begins at 11:30 a.m. and lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m.

Some Second Senior Events held in 2005

Thursday, January 6, 2005

Join us as we take a trip to God's pantry for a program called "Food for Thought". We will hear a presentation, take a tour and enjoy a meal. This event is free!  Meet at the church at 11:30.

 
 
Thursday, February 3, 2005

Lunch: 12:15 p.m., program: 1:00-2:00 p.m. Ruth Berry will present the program on her Ghana experience as a delegate to the World Alliance of Reformed Churches.

 
Thursday, March 3, 2005

Lunch at 12:15 P.m. followed by the program at 1:00.  Miriam Woolfolk will present her "Stained Glass Story"

 
Monday, March 28, 2005

Second Seniors Outing: Trip to Danville. Glass Blowing demonstration by Dr. Powell, Centre College.  Meet at the church parking lot at 9:00 a.m.; lunch at Western Sizzlin'.

Thursday, April 14 - Sunday, April 17, 2005 Trip to Smoky Mountains and Festival of Flowers at Biltmore The Second Seniors invited all who were interested to join them on their trip through the Smokies to Asheville, NC for the annual Festival of Flowers at the Biltmore Estates. Cost: $325 per person double occupancy; $400 single occupancy. This price included bus, accommodations, 7 meals, and entrance fees to all sites.     The Itinerary included: A visit to the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, A tour of the Thomas Wolfe State Historical Site, One day at Biltmore Estates, Church at First Presbyterian Church, Asheville, and Sunday brunch at the Grove Park Inn.

Thursday, May 5, 2005

Lunch: 12:15 p.m.; Program 12:45 p.m.: Spring Trip Pictures from the Visit to the Smokies and Biltmore
 

Thursday, September 1, 2005

Lunch: at 12:00 p.m.; Proceed to the Kentucky Educational Television (KET) building by 1:00 p.m. One of our KET tour guides was Second member Trisha Dunn.
 

Thursday, October 6, 2005

    A trip to the Frankfort Kentucky History Center Museum (with lunch following in Midway). Depart church at 9:30 a.m. - return around 1:30 p.m.
 

Thursday, November 3, 2005

    Lunch at 12:15 p.m. - Program: A Tour of 5 National Parks with Tom Brough.
 

Thursday, December 1, 2005

    Lunch at 12:15 p.m. - Program: Jessamine County Senior Citizens Bell Choir.
 

Some Second Senior Events held in 2004

Thursday, February 5th, 2004

Please join us for Second Seniors Lunch  at 12:00 p.m.  After lunch, member, Tom Brough, will present "The Adirondack Train Ride."
 

Thursday, March 4, 2004

"Medicines & More" - Discussions with UK Medical Staff about prescriptions and more... bring a list of your prescriptions.  Lunch at noon.  Call the church office to reserve a time for individual consultations.
 

Thursday, April 1, 2004

Marvin Bartlett, News Anchor for Fox 56, will speak on his experience with Jarrett Mynear, the little boy who began the "Joy Cart" program at U.K’s Children’s Hospital. Jarrett died of cancer in 2002. Marvin has written a book about Jarrett’s battle with the disease and will bring some of his books which can be purchased. Proceeds go the Joy Cart Program. Those who attend the luncheon are asked to bring a toy suitable for a child in a hospital bed or wheelchair. If you are unable to come to lunch, you can still donate a toy. Look for the donation box in The Gathering Place. The luncheon is open to all who wish to attend!
  

Thursday, May 6, 2004

    Lunch at 12:15 followed by: "South American Adventure — Around the Horn" with Linda Kuder.

 

Thursday, September 2, 2004

    Trip to Berea Artisan Center. Leave church at 9:30 - Tour museum - Eat lunch there (about $8.00) - Go into town for free-time.
 

Thursday, October 7, 2004

Downtown Library/Tour - Talk with artist Adalin Wichman

(Meet at 10:00 a.m. at church for tour; lunch at 12:15 p.m.)

 
 
 
Thursday, October 21, 2004

    Horse Farm Tour of Darby Dan & Winstar - Meet at the church at 9:30 a.m.; lunch in Midway

Thursday, December 2, 2004

Henry Clay String Quartet - Lunch at 12:15, Program at 12:45.

Some Second Senior Events held in 2003

Thursday, February 6th, 2003

Lunch at 12:00 p.m. After lunch, please stay and join us as we watch a movie.
 

Thursday, March 6, 2003

Lunch at 12:00 noon.  Speaker: Dr. John Stempel

 

Thursday, April 3, 2003

Lunch at 12:00 noon.  Speaker: Doug Bruce, PA Announcer for UK Games.  Topic: “Life and Laughter”
 

Thursday, May 1, 2003

Lunch at 12:00 noon.  After lunch, Rett McGoodwin will speak on Spring Planting and our beautiful new landscaping plans.
 

Thursday, June 5, 2003

A trip to see the "All the Queen's Horses" exhibit at the Kentucky Horse Park. Depart Church at 10:00 a.m.; have lunch at noon.  Cost: $13.50 for the tour; $6.50 for lunch.

Thursday, September 4, 2003

Lunch at 12:00 noon.  Guest Speaker: Pat Gleich, Eds, Associate for Health Ministries (PCUSA) - "Enriching Care: Congregations Responding to Health Issues of the Older Adult"

Thursday, October 2, 2003

Lunch at 12:00 noon.  After lunch, Second member Giff Blyton will speak on "Abuse of English"
 

Thursday, October 23, 2003

Meet at church at 12:30 (the church bus will be available). Trip to Decorators’ Showcase and Headley-Whitney Museum. Cost: $10.00 (Proceeds will benefit The Nursing Home Ombudsman Agency of the Bluegrass, Inc.) 
 

Thursday, November 6, 2003

Lunch at 12:00 noon. After lunch, you're welcome to stay as we welcome our guest speaker, Ryan Thompson, from Shakertown.
 

Thursday, December 4, 2003

Lunch at 12:15. After lunch all are invited to come hear the award-winning Jessamine County Senior Citizen Center Handbells perform. Invite your family and friends!

Some Second Senior Events held in 2002

Thursday, March 7, 2002

 Join us for lunch at 12:30 p.m. followed by a magnificent slide presentation by Ms. Marcia Ferris: THE ARBORETUM: PAST, PRESENT and FUTURE.
 

Monday, March 18, 2002

GLASS BLOWING DEMONSTRATION at CENTRE COLLEGE
Time: Depart Church: 8:30a.m. - Return: After Lunch
This is your #1 requested field trip for 2002. There is no cost and we’re working with several good local places for a moderately priced lunch.
 

Thursday, April 4, 2002

Lunch at 12:30 p.m. in the church dining room.
Ruth Berry will speak after lunch regarding her recent TRIP TO CHINA.
 

Thursday, May 2, 2002

Lunch at 12:30 p.m. in the church dining room.
After lunch, Bill McAtee will speak on his recent MISSION TRIP TO CUBA.

Thursday, May 9, 2002

Decorators Showcase.
Depart Church: 10:00 a.m. - Cost: $10.00 -
Lunch: $10.00 (optional) - Reservations Required
 

Thursday, October 3, 2002

Time: 12:00 noon - Where: Dining Room - After lunch, Tom Brough will show a video titled “Dining on the Train”.
 

Thursday, November 7, 2002

Lunch at 12:00 noon. After lunch, Dr. John Landon will present a program on the “History of Recorded Sound”. Music will be played from the earliest recording with demonstration of phonograph from 1906-1927.

Some Second Senior Events held in 2001

Tuesday, January 16, 2001

Lunch at 12:30 p.m. in church dining room, followed by guest speaker (and church member) Tom Brough with a talk about "Railroading".
 

Tuesday, February 6, 2001

Lunch at 12:30 p.m. in church dining room with special focus on "Heart Health".
 

Tuesday, March 6, 2001

Lunch at 12:30 in church dining room, following by guest speaker, David Dick. Dave is a writer and Emmy-award winning reporter and will talk about his interesting career as a CBS news correspondent. (David covered the Jonestown massacre in Guyana, civil wars in Beirut, Nicaragua and El Salvador, as well as the presidential campaigns of Alabama Governor George Wallace for which he received the Emmy award for the coverage of the shooting of Gov. Wallace.)
 

Tuesday, April 3, 2001:

Lunch at 12:30 in church dining room following by a trip to the Louisville Slugger Museum (the home of the "tallest bat"). We'll leave, via church bus, at 1:30 p.m. The 90 minute tour cost $4/person and includes a film, some exhibits, and a tour of the factory. The museum is wheelchair accessible. We should return to the church around 5:30 p.m.
 

Friday, April 27:

Lunch near Bardstown and visit to Abbey of Gethsemani. The Abbey of Gethsemani is the largest and oldest Order of Cistercian Monks in the U.S. Founded in 1848, the Trappist monastery was home to the writer Thomas Merton, and is known today for its delicious cheeses and fruitcakes. We will attend their afternoon prayer service and view a video about the abbey, then take a self-guided tour.
 

Tuesday, May 1 - 12:30 p.m.

Lunch in our Church Dining Room followed by a walking tour of McConnell Springs. Join us for just lunch or for lunch and the tour! (Cost for the tour is $1.00)
 

Tuesday, May 8, 2001

Trip to the Kentucky Reptile Zoo in Slade, Kentucky, followed by lunch at Natural Bridge State Resort Park. The reptile zoo houses 100 species of snakes and over 700 animals. Our group will see the process of venom extraction as part of our visit to the reptile zoo! The cost for the zoo is $5.00 per person. Lunch at the park will cost around $7.00 per person. We will meet at the church at 10:00 a.m. to board the church bus and return to the church around 2:30 p.m.. This trip is limited to 15 people.
 

Sunday, June 17, 2001

Trip Brainstorming Meeting - We're inviting all interested seniors to attend a meeting to discuss ideas for overnight trips and other extended trip opportunities. Join us in the dining room after Retirees'/College lunch in June!
 

Friday, June 22, 2001

Trip to Harrodsburg (Ft. Harrod and Beaumont Inn)
 

Saturday, August 11, 2001

Join us for lunch and a trip to the “Holy Fairs” at Cane Ridge, Kentucky. We’ll leave from the church via the church bus at 10:30 a.m. and return around 5:00 p.m. First stop will be lunch at Blue Lick State Resort Park, then we will drive to Cane Ridge to join part in the special activities of the “200th Anniversary of the Great Revival”. We’ll walk around, visit special exhibits, hear gospel music, see dramas and impersonations, and learn lots! At 3:00 p.m., we’ll participate in a special worship service featuring a 200 voice choir. The only cost will be for lunch ($6-8).
 

Thursday, September 6, 2001

Monthly Senior Lunches return to first Thursdays of the month. Our first one is Thursday, September 6 at 12:30 p.m.
 

 Thursday, October 4, 2001

Lunch in the Dining Room followed by the Donovan Dulcimer Players.
 

Thursday, November 1, 2001

Planning Committee meeting in the dining room at 11:00 a.m. followed by:

Lunch in the Dining Room at 12:30 p.m. and a presentation by the Red Cross about how Seniors can prepare for disasters.
 

Thursday, December 6, 2001

Lunch in the Dining Room at 12:30 p.m. followed by Christmas caroling.
 

Wednesday, December 19, 2001

Lunch trip to Science Hill Inn, Shelbyville. Depart on van from church parking lot at 9:30 a.m. and return at 3:30 p.m. Lunch is being served at 11:30 and cost $10-15. Trip maximum is 15.

Some Second Senior Events held in 2000

Thursday, February 3, 2000

Senior Lunch, 12:30 p.m., in our Church Dining Room. The movie, "Sister Act" will be shown after lunch.

 

Thursday, March 2, 2000

Senior Lunch, 12:30 p.m., followed by an "old fashioned radio drama". We will have guests for lunch from the Donovan Scholars program. After lunch they will treat us to, "Sorry Wrong Number," (an old murder thriller complete with sound effects!) Join us for some of Judy's great food, great fellowship, and some darn good drama!!

 

Saturday, March 11, 2000

Don't miss the Masterpieces. We have reserved 14 tickets to the "Rembrandt to Gainsborough". Tickets are $14.00 and includes transportation to the J.B. Speed Museum in Louisville.

 

Thursday, April 6, 2000

Lunch and Fellowship in the Dining Room at 12:30.
 

Thursdays, April 13 - May 18, 2000

A Tai Chi Class is on it's way!! Jim Concotelli, Director of the Lexington Wellness Center, will join us for six weeks Thursdays, April 13 - May 18, 11:00-12:00, in room 201.

 

Thursday, May 4, 2000

Lunch and Fellowship in the Dining Room. Come early on May 4 and join us at 12:00 noon for a "Circle of Prayer" on National Day of Prayer.

 

Thursday, June 1, 2000

Lunch and Fellowship in the Dining Room at 12:30 p.m. followed by a tour of Labrot and Graham Distillery in Woodford County. (We'll leave for the distillery at 1:00 p.m. and return around 3:30 p.m.)

 

Tuesday, September 5, 2000

Lunch at 12:30 p.m. on a new day of the week.

 

Tuesday, October 3, 2000

Lunch at 12:30 p.m., followed by a trip to Christ Church's Labyrinth (here in Lexington).

 

Thursday, October 26, 2000

Trip to Louisville Presbyterian Seminary and Presbyterian National Offices in Louisville. Depart at 8:30 a.m. from Church.
 

Tuesday, October 31, 2000

Lunch and guided tour of Headley Whitney Museum. Cost: $13.00/person.  Depart from Church on bus at 12:00 noon and return at 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, November 7, 2000

Lunch at 12:30 p.m., and Guest Speaker: Perry Bonannon on "Forgiveness".

 

Tuesday, December 5, 2000

Lunch at 12:30 p.m., and Guest Speaker: April Tate from the Primate Rescue Center, Nicholasville. The speaker (and daughter-in-law of Grey and Charles Tate) is featured in the January 2001 issue of Good Housekeeping magazine (page 86).

 

Thursday, December 14, 2000

Late lunch at Science Hill Inn and a visit to Wakefield Scearce Galleries, Shelbyville, Kentucky. Departure 12:00 noon from church parking lot. Return by 5:00 p.m. (Estimated cost for lunch is $12-15). Trip is limited to 15 people.
 

Tuesday, December 19, 2000

Habitat for Humanity "Tour of Homes." The tour begins at noon "sharp" at the Habitat office. Lunch is provided. If you want to ride to the office, we'll meet at the church at 11:30 a.m. Tour is limited to 10 people.

Some Second Senior Events held in 1999

Thursday, February 4, 1999 - 12:30 p.m.

Good Food and Fellowship!!
 

Thursday, March 4, 1999 - 12:30 p.m.

Lunch at the Church followed by movie, "The Long Walk Home"

Thursday, April 8, 1999 - 12:30 p.m.

Lunch at the Church followed by a program on Tai Chi.

Thursday, April 15, 1999 - Day Trip To Berea, Kentucky

We will depart from the church and drive to Berea where we will visit the Appalachian Ministries Resource Center (AMERC) and eat lunch at famous Boone Tavern.

Thursday, May 6, 1999 - 12:30 p.m.

Lunch at the Church followed by a tour of the Mary Todd Lincoln home.

Saturday, May 8, 1999 - Day Trip to Ohio for Lunch at Golden Lamb and nearby Fort Ancient

We will meet in the Church dining room and then drive to historic Lebanon. After lunch, we will go to nearby Fort Ancient, America's largest prehistoric Indian hilltop enclosure for "Artifact Identification Day" and a tour of their museum.

 

Thursday, June 3, 1999 - 12:30 p.m. - Box Lunch and Guided tour of Ashland, the historic estate of Henry Clay

Lunch and tour cost $11.50

Thursday, June 10, 1999 - Lunch and "Church History Tour" led by Jim Combs.

Cost of tour and brown bag lunch: $3.50. We will meet in the dining room at 11:00 a.m., take the church bus, and return at 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 7, 1999 - Dinner Theater Trip to see "Arsenic and Old Lace" at Pioneer Playhouse in Danville.

Meet at the church at 5:30 p.m. in the dining room. Cost is $20.00 per person; includes bus ride, dinner, and the show. We'll return at 11:30 p.m.
 

Thursday, August 5, 1999

Our monthly Senior Lunch (12:30 p.m.) at the Hope Center (instead of our church dining room).
 

Thursday, September 23, 1999

A Trip to the new Kentucky History Center in Frankfort.
 

Thursday, October 7, 1999

Lunch in our Dining Room, 12:30 p.m. Followed by a talk about "Stone Fences" Speaker, Karl Raitz, U.K. Professor.
 

Friday, October 15, 1999

A Trip to the Newport Aquarium

 

Thursday, November 4, 1999

Lunch in our Dining Room. Afterward, Carl Boyer will talk about Plan 2000.

Some Second Senior Events held in 1998

April 23, 1998 - Trip to the Cincinnati Flower Show. We had a bus to pick us up and had our own tour director for an all day trip. Cost: $50 per person, and including admission to the flower show.

May 28, 1998 - Tour of the Toyota Plant in Georgetown. We carpooled to Georgetown for the 2 o'clock tour. Con Steiner made arrangements for this trip.

June 4, 1998 - Lunch at the Church plus Fellowship, followed by a tour of the new U.K. Library.

June 25, 1998 - A "Historic Tour" of the Lexington Cemetery with Jim Combs.

June 30, 1998 - Visit with musician and craftsman, Homer Ledford, at his workshop in Winchester. We met in the dining room at 6:30 p.m. and then carpooled to Mr. Ledford's workshop.

August 6, 1998 - Lunch at noon followed by guest speakers Ruth Berry and Sam Pendergrast about their mission trip to Honduras earlier this summer.

September 3, 1998 - Lunch at noon followed by guest speaker, Maureen McDorman, who spoke about "This Changing World."

September 22, 1998 - Planning Meeting at the Church.

October 1, 1998 - Lunch in our dining room followed by sing-along and discussion of proposed Church budget

October 22, 1998 - Day Trip to Shakertown - Arrangements include: Boat ride or Walking Tour of the grounds and Lunch.

November 5, 1998 - Lunch in Church Dining Room followed by the movie, The Apostle.

December 3, 1998 - Lunch and Program of Christmas Music - Another great lunch prepared by Judy Potts, and music with Vertrelle Cameron Mickens.

December 5, 1998 - Trip to Harrodsburg for their Tour of Historic Homes.