SAM News and Media
Please return regularly to see the latest in upcoming SAM sponsored events, newsletters and media!
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Do you need technology help?
SAM is considering a one-on-one mentoring/tutoring program between highschool/college students and adults looking to gain/increase their knowledge of technology (cellphones, digital cameras, computers, ipods, email, Facebook, Twitter, word documents and attachments, etc.)
Please email or call Ashley Matthews if you'd be interested or need more information ~ or 303-402-6434
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Here's another opportunity to take Ed Low's
writing class as a new student or for a refresher!
Stories from the Heart(h)
February 20 to April 10, 2012
Tuesdays 9:30 to 11:30 am
FPC - Geneva 270
Senior Adult Ministry (SAM) is sponsoring the 7th Writing Group for persons interested in exploring, writing, and sharing their stories derived from personal, family, spiritual, and cultural histories --- "Stories from the Heart and Hearth." Beginning Tuesday, February 20, this Writing Group will meet from 9:30 to 11:30 am for eight weeks in Geneva 270 (take elevator) with writing facilitator Ed Low. The group will focus on getting started -- discovering, remembering, writing and sharing stories in a positive, supportive environment.
To participate, please call or email Ashley Matthews at 303-402-6434 . Please provide your name, address, and phone number. Enrollment is limited.
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Ghost Ranch 2011 Pictures
By Margaret Rider
Check out Facebook - Senior Adult Ministry (please "like" us if you haven't already) and the bulletin board in the west hallway at First Pres to see some beautiful images of this year's retreat to the scenic Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico. A group from First Pres visited this special place in September for fellowship, rest and reflection.
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What a Party!
50+ Years of Marriage Potluck Celebration!
Check out Facebook - Senior Adult Ministry (like us if you haven't already!) and the bulletin board in the hallway at First Pres (up against the kitchen) for pictures and highlights. Thirty couples came together, with a combined 1,860 years of marital blessings on August 27 to share stories, good food and fellowship and celebrate from 50 to 74 years of marriage! Ed Low graced the group with his fantastic MC/Hosting abilities and we can't begin to thank the volunteers who came together to help make it happen! Thank you for sharing your stories with us!
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SAM Library Launched!
Check out the list of books you can check out through SAM.
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Hope you made it out for
FOREVER YOUNG!
Here are few photos from the June 10 concert...
Photos Credit: Evanne Montoya
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The Myth of Aging Gracefully
Newsweek
Click on the picture below to read this recommended short article!
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Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder!
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When to stop driving.
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We are so excited that one of our seniors, Ruth Hause, was honored for her work with the Deacon's Closet by Oprah on November 19!
Ruth Hause was invited by the Oprah show to be a part of an audience filled with volunteers for one of two "Oprah's Favorite Things" shows. Congratulations Ruth!
Watch the clip here!
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Check out Health Ministry's new
*Upcoming Health Events* webpage.
Click here
This page lists important health lectures and events in the Boulder area.
Please check back regularly for the latest offerings!
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SAM is postponing their trip to CUBA in early 2011 because of a bureaucratic snafu. Please check back here again for any updates!
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Last year we harvested tomatoes and cleared brush. We will also be helping with a vacation Bible school for disabled children. It was a remarkable trip, a life-changing, once-in-a-lifetime experience. We are hoping to continue a relationship that we began with the lovely Cubans we met, and support them as they build the church in Cuba.
Dates are TBA
Click here to see a little video we put together to give you a taste of the trip!
Please feel free to contact us for more information!
Libby Brown
303-402-6433
Jim Traut
303-786-7323
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Thanks to all who came out to the Memory Loss Lecture with Dr. Zacharias. It was a full house. If you missed it or just want to review the extensive material Dr. Zacharias covered please click here.
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Sam recently visited CUBA for education and mission work. Here are a few of the highlights of that January 2010 trip!
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