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Aging Gracefully

Wednesdays 10:30am - 1:00pm,  LVUMC Family Life Building
Aging Gracefully is a program for Senior Citizens over 50 that is open to all of the La Vernia area community; regardless of your church affiliation. We meet weekly for fun, food, and fellowship. 
In the past, we have played trivia, Wii, Blongo, Giant Jenga, Group Pictionary, Dice Bowling, and many other crazy games and activities.
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A "free" hot lunch is served, but donations are gracefully accepted.
The last Wednesday of each month we go on a field trip - we have been to the Toyota plant, the Painted Churches, the llama farm, and a variety of restaurants from Mediterranean to Japanese.

Please come join us for fun and fellowship on any Wednesday at 10:30am.

​For more information, call the church office at (830) 779-2621 ext. 3302, or office@laverniaumc.org.
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Brian Brummer - Chef Extraordinaire!                                                    Robyn Fox - Saucy Sous Chef
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Back row - left to right: Bonnie, Mary, Carolyn, La Verne, Santa, Laverne, Peggy, Bob, Mayme (next row): Arlene, Gloria, Norma, Sue, Colleen, Robyn & Katie... ​Gretch, Whoopi & Iota
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Left to Right - Standing back row: Ingrid Dietz; Linda Herweck; Robbie Wilson; Carol Rios; Arthur Salina; Mayme Pierce; Mary Scull; Brian Brummer
Short standing row: Robyn Fox; Marion Rye; Judy Sullivan; Katie Harrington
Mid-seated row) Sue Smith; Kathy Mullen; Barbara Risto; Carolyn Thompson; (hiding) Barbara Fincher;  Collier
Front row: Polly Hatfield; Evelyn Morin; Arlene Williamson; Betty Schuh; Mary Pool; Jack Pool
Floor: Pascalle Bippert; Gretch Brummer; Iota
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L2R: Ness Austria, Mayme Pierce, JJ Birdwell, Annie Austria, Suzy Moravitz, Nancy Legge and Rick

AG Line Dancing 2019 with Annie Austria, Christmas style...

L2R: Robyn Fox; John Radar; Betty Schuh; Gretch Brummer; Robbie Wilson
Line Dancing with Cheryl Cardenas.  L2R: Biela Kahl, Bonnie, Mary, Cheryl Cardenas, Mike McMinn and Esther
L2R: Cheryl Cardenas; Pastor Steve Curry; Robyn Fox: John Radar; Betty Schuh; Gretch Brummer; Robbie Wilson
OUR GALLERY OF FOLKS  AGING GRACEFULLY

Our trip to Elf Louise and Olive Garden for lunch
   11/22

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Robyn attempts to  wrap a ball...

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She thinks hers is better than Gretch's.  What do you think?
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All u can eat soup & salad
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​Pascalle Bippert entertains 5 Oct 2022 with songs from the 50's, 60's & 70's.​

Shelley Henderson & Fernando Cervantes dance to those groovy sounds of the 70's.
LaVerne Gailbreath & Fernando "cut a rug"

August 10, 2022: Playing a domino game called Mexican Train, and Brian prepping for the Potluck.

Checking out the new Mexican restaurant, Angelica's, in La Vernia
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Seniors are out to lunch!  Jan 2022 - GG's in Seguin was a fun time:
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Enjoying a "safe" lunch at
​The Den in Sept 2020!
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Irene Nester turns 100!!
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Aging Gracefully sent Irene flowers for her 100th birthday.
  • Spoetzl Brewery Tour in Shiner, Texas Feb 2020
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Darwin, Mary, Margie, Pam, Laverne, Robyn, Betty, Mayme & Gretch in front
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Elf Louse Wrappers 2019 L2R Colleen Collier, Robyn Fox Robbie Wilson, Nancy Legge, Gretch Brummer, Janie Gerrard, Arlene Williamson, Mayme Pierce, Suzy Moravitz, Betty Schuh, Katie Herrington, Mary Stephens and Darwin Linsey
Elf Louise Wrappers 2019                                           Loraine Zionitz, Gingerbread House expert, demos her craft
Mexican at la Fogata's...             Cheers!                                    Continued Cheers!!!            Robbie is a member of the Clean Plate Club
OFF TO THE RACES!  B, owner of Wooly Mammoth defends his Championship.
But Darwin, owner of Bobbit in Lane 3 pulls ahead for the win!
AG gets private tour of Lackland AFB Vetinary and Working Dog support area!
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Norma celebrates 85th birthday!
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Lunch on the river at Tre Tattoria
Norma and Robyn explore and enjoy the view...                                  Modern Art hanging around!  It's a Pascalle!
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it's a parade at The Power Plant
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Cookie Decorating
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Lance the Magic Man performs
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Paul's Gourmet Popcorn
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Chef Al shows off beautiful salmon...
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Aging Gracefully line dances
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Aging Gracefully Tours KSAT12
Bill supports his Jenga tower, looking so casual as it is about to fall...
Mike gently removes jenga section
Mike places piece carefully & successfully
Chuck, a local caricature artist, draws Jack.
Dale gets is "photo" done
Chuck with Chef Brian
What a caricature!
Lunch at Dixie Grill
Shoot! Don't mess with old folks!
Visiting The Magnolia, a haunted hotel in Seguin
Listening about ghosts
Linda and her new "beau"!
More ghost stories...
On the BBQ Trail in Lockhart
Zumba with Andrea
More Zumba
Visiting Dick's Classic Cars
Playing Pictionary
Shhh! Artist at work! Right, Jack?
Mary's drawing...
Dale draws "scary"...
"Scary" Dale's drawing versus Robby's
Belly Dancing guest with Reserved Seating...
Scarf dance
Learning to belly dance - Vera's a sport!
Tea Dueling
Tea Dueling 2015 Championship: Bill, Lisa and Bill K. Bill K was the winner!
Shopping at Trader Joe's
AG gang helps out at Elf Lousie
Wrapping 2015
Wrapping 2016

An article by Loyce McCarter from the La Vernia Newspaper

There is a senior citizen program with lunch held every Wednesday in the La Vernia United Methodist Church Family Life Building. “Aging Gracefully” is an outreach to the community; a number of people that attend other churches come to this event. Wherever you go to church, you are welcome!
It begins at 10 a.m. with open activities and sometimes dancing or stretching class; people that don’t want to exercise begin to arrive at 10:30 or so for coffee. It is a time of visiting and enjoying each other and then about 11 a.m. a program begins. As an example of some of the events, it might be a card game, a craft, maybe play bowling “senior style,” or maybe animal trivia. Other activities could be playing Mexican Train, or a mystery activity. Sometimes the group is honored to hear “The Wranglers” or Carrol Samms & Friends and enjoy wonderful music. Gretch is so good at looking for fun events and games.
Before lunch there is a devotion and attendees are blessed by a message from our Lord and sharing of His love.
Lunch, which is served at noon,
 is an excellent meal for just a love offering. Chef Brian prepares wonderful meals as do our alternate Chefs, Doyle & MaryAnne and Robyn. Sometimes the meal is hamburgers with all the fixings, another time it is spaghetti and meatballs. Also served are meals of pork chops with all the trimmings and enjoyed with a salad and veggies. Everyone enjoys the time together and eating such good food.
The last Wednesday of the month there is a field trip. They have included a trip to Seguin and eating at the Grand Buffet and touring the pecan factory. Sometimes the field trip is a trip to play miniature golf, followed by pizza for lunch. Or maybe the trip is to brunch and a movie. All are very enjoyable and a time of great pleasure as the company is enjoyable and the activities are great!
Some of the comments of those that attend are: 
“It is a pleasure to go to Aging Gracefully every week and see friends, gather hugs, and just enjoy a time of being with others that love our gracious Lord.” 

“Attending Aging Gracefully is a great pleasure each week. It is so good to visit with others and to play the games, and the food is always delicious. Thanks, Brian.”

“One of the highlights of our week is going to Aging Gracefully. It is a wonderful time to get hugs from friends, to visit with them and to play a game, sometimes a silly game but so enjoyable. It is a time to hear a great devotion and then to enjoy lunch with all.”
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If you live in the La Vernia area, you are invited. This is a ministry to all of the community, regardless of your church affiliation. Come and bring a friend, and enjoy a time of games, good food, and fellowship. It is also a time of reflection upon the Word of God through a devotion and prayer. See you there!

We Would Love to Have You Visit Soon!


Hours

M-Th: 9am - 4pm

Telephone

830-779-2621

Email

office@laverniaumc.org
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