Second Halfers
Fellowship, Adventure and Learning for Adults in Mid-Life and Beyond!
Who We Are: We are Faith Church members and friends who are mid-life and beyond (second half of life) who are rooted and grounded in the Christian faith. We are curious, fun-loving, adventuresome, free to explore, desirous of travel experiences, holders of many interests. We like learning, seek enrichment, enjoy friends and growing in faith!
Our Purpose: To provide group activities characterized by Christian fellowship, spiritual growth, learning, recreation, travel, laughter, enjoyment and service.
Activities: A wide variety of activities is scheduled throughout each calendar year. They are based on suggestions from our members who participate as much or as little as they desire. Events take place at Faith Church, within the local community, and throughout Minnesota and the USA. Activities are consistent with Christian beliefs. There are no dues, just voluntary contributions for general expenses. Each activity is expected to generate its own income and to cover immediate expenses as well as residual income sufficient to cover related office expenses.
Our Invitation: We welcome you to the adventure, growth and fun of Second Halfers.
Whether for one event or many, join this special part of the Family of Faith. All who “self-declare” as being in the second half of their lives are welcome to join the fun!
Upcoming events include:
Thursday, June 3 Potluck at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. You can sign up for this on Sundays during May.
Sept 22-24 is the Fall Adventure Sightseeing Bus Tour. Sharon and Dan Hansen (R & J Tours), will lead three jam-packed days including the Hormel House and Spam Museum in Austin MN, an Amish experience, the Wisconsin countryside and Great Mississippi River Road, and the National Eagle Center in Wabasha, MN. Details are available on the bulletin board in the Info Hallway.
Events we have already enjoyed in 2010 are:
February 18 “Bells and Whistle Tour” in which 40 eager folks learned about cutting-edge energy efficiency at Great River Energy, enjoyed a BIG meal at the Stone House in St. Joseph, explored two beautiful, historic churches in “Lake Woebegone Country,” and had a smooth ride back from Big Lake to Minneapolis on the Northstar Corridor train.
March 16 Day Trip to St. Paul, including a tour of the Cathedral of St. Paul, lunch at Fabulous Fern’s and an afternoon at The Science Museum with show tickets to the Omitheater for Arabia and to the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit.
May 23 Twins game at the new Target Field, including bus transportation for a care-free afternooon.