Fall 2008
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First Church has an active and vibrant program for Senior Adults. There are opportunities for education, travel, and social activities ... attend a class, take a trip, see a play. There is a place for you at First Church.

Electives for Elders

Electives for Elders are five to six week learning opportunities for senior adults (but are open to all adults) offered on Tuesday mornings from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Fireside Room. Classes have featured such topics such as:

• Writing Your Life Story
• Travel that Energizes
• The Question of God: Freud and Lewis
• Faith Stories: The Call to Ministry
• Photography
• Play Reading
• Watercolor Painting
• Sacred Spaces: Touring Portland Churches

For current elective listings check our current Program Guide.

Local Travel Adventures

A wide variety of local trips are planned by First Church Seniors during the course of the year. Fees vary according to destinations and activities. Local trips will often include opportunities for lunch or dinner together. Here are a few of the types of local trips taken:

• The Oregon Coast
• Mt. Hood Railway
• The Japanese Gardens
• The Pittock Mansion
• "Hello Dolly" at the Lakewood Theatre
• The Oregon Zoo
• Antiquing in Aurora

For current local travel opportunities check our current Program Guide.

Opportunities for National & International Travel

First Church Seniors have taken some incredible trips both nationally and internationally. These trips are coordinated with a travel agency. Fees vary according to destinations and activities. Recent trips have included

• New England in the Fall
• Christmas in San Antonio, Texas
• Australia
• Italy
• The Rhine River

These trips require deposits and advance reservations. For more information contact Cheryl Luce.

55 Alive

55-Alive is a unique program for older drivers. This popular course is offered three times a year at First UMC. Each day the class runs from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Irene Reid, from AARP, teaches this refresher course for drivers 50 years of age and over. Pre-registration is required. The cost is $10. Make checks payable to: AARP. Register soon since class size is limited to 30 students, and there have been waiting lists in the past. To register call the church office at 503/228-3195 or dmorse@fumcpdx.org

New Fitness

Fitness classes are held at First UMC every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 9:00 to 10:00 am, for men and women. A professional instructor leads the group in low-impact aerobics, focusing on easy strength, flexibility, endurance, coordination and balance exercises. The classes are held in Collins Hall and the cost is $3.00 per session.

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