Parish Life

Keenagers

Keenagers is the St. John's Senior Group. Seniors meet on the third Tuesday of each month from September to May in the Barr Dining Room at 12:30 p.m. Lunch is prepared by Anna, and the cost is currently $5.00 per person. After lunch, a 30 minute program is presented. If you are interested in attending, call Nancy in the church office a few days before the meeting to make a reservation for lunch. If you forget, come anyway! 

At the beginning of the year, a sign-up sheet is passed around for hosts/hostesses. Hosts/hostesses serve for one meeting, set up the room for lunch, and help as needed in the kitchen. At the end of the year, all who are willing gather for a short time after the last meeting to offer suggestions for programs for the next year.

The group is very open to suggestions for speakers. Members of the congregation with an interesting offering are encouraged to call the contact person below.  As a general rule, we don't have funds for paid speakers. Once a year, a speaker usually comes from a non-profit agency such as Palmetto Place. On that day, donations of goods (such as toiletries, etc.) are brought for the agency. Occasionally, the group will plan a day trip. We have been to Charleston and to Congaree National Park.  Check out our photo album.

The "leader" of Keenagers serves a term of two years.  For more information, call Susan Milton, 739-9469.  Download the Keenagers' Schedule, 2008 - 2009.

SC Access:
Resource for Senior Citizens

With the population aging, and with millions of baby boomers set to retire very soon, Lt. Governor Andre Bauer believes we need to be very proactive in providing resources and tools to ensure that our seniors age gracefully and with dignity.  SC Access is a South Carolina web site that is designed to provide information about resources for older adults, people with disabilities and family members and caregivers.  It provides information for South Carolinians with concerns and questions about aging.  Visit SC Access today.  For more information, contact the Lt. Governor's Office on Aging, (803) 734-9900.