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OASIS Calvary’s Ministry for Adults MINISTRY FOCUS: OASIS MINISTRY RETREAT 62+ Presents May 1-2, 2015 Calvary OASIS (Older Adults Sharing In Service) is sponsoring a retreat for all Calvary older adults age 62 and over. Our retreat will be held at the Maranatha Bible Conference Center, Muskegon, MI. Our special guest speaker for the weekend will be Dr. Jim Carlson, along with special guest worship leader John Lehmann. Activities during the retreat will include, “Calvary’s Got Talent,” MiniGolf, Shuffleboard, Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis and much more for those able and interested. encore The you still have morepershare cost is $100.00 to person and includes overnight lodging, all meals and activities. Registration along with a deposit of $50 per person will hold your place. Registration forms will be available on the OASIS (Seniors) bulletin board May between the receptionist’s desk and mailroom. Please contact Regina if downstairs1-2 | Maranatha you have any questions at ext. 3672. Our special guest speaker for the weekend will be Dr. Jim Carlson along with a special guest worship leader for the event. Activities during the retreat will include: “Calvary’s Got Talent,” minigolf, shuffleboard, volleyball, basketball, tennis and much more for those 55+ LEISURE LUNCHEON ends April 19. UPCOMING MINISTRY EVENTS able and2015 & MAY 4, 2015 APRIL 6, interested. Registrations Calvary’s “Old Fashion” Hymn Sing | April 19 | 7:30pm | Chapel 10:00AM | ROOM 129 Come lift your voices as we rejoice together with the timeless hymns you know and love. Maury Lehmann will lead us in singing. April 4, Wilma Quist is Registration Form returning by popular demand. Come and laugh along with this wonderful Christian comedian and vocalist. May 4, we welcome Suzie March with a popular presentation on organization and downsizing. Reservations must be made one week in advance by contacting: Howard & Arlene Timmer ([email protected]) at 365-0728, Terry & Linda Markham at 247-8619, or Virginia Claybrook at 940-1807. Growth Through Loss Seminar | April 25 | 9:00am-2:00pm | $10 We have partnered with our friends at Widowed Persons Services of Grand Rapids to present “Growth through Loss.” This one-day seminar will be presented by Susan Zonnebelt-Smeenge, Psychologist and Robert DeVries, Pastor and Professor Emeritus, Calvin Theological Seminary. We will meet in Fellowship Hall and lunch will be provided. Spring Chera Brunch | May 16 | 10:00am - Noon | Fellowship Hall Please join us for a special time of fellowship with the Calvary Church Board Members. There will be music, delicious food and special guest speakers. We would love to have you join us! RSVP for this free brunch by contacting Regina ([email protected]) at ext. 3672 by May 12. OASIS Men’s Golf League | Tuesdays, May 5- Sept. 8 Join us at Boulder Creek Golf Course for some good Christian fellowship and exercise. This is not a formal golf league and is open to senior golfers of all skill levels. There is no need to find a substitute when you can’t play so just show up when you can. Each week we have a draw to determine foursomes so it’s a great way to meet new people from Calvary. The draw will be at 8:45 am and the first tee time is 9:03 am. The cost is $25.00 for 18 holes with a cart. For more information, call Ken Kits at 920-7045 or (708) 860-6010. Mystery Trip 2015 | June 18 | 7:30am-8:15pm We will have a full day of fun, mystery places to visit, and a delicious lunch. Cost is only $95. More trip detail will be coming soon, or maybe not!