Lunch Bunch

Lunch BunchThis is a group of senior adults who get together the second Wednesday of each month for a social activity, fun and fellowship. Some of their activities have included a trolley ride to the Sears homes in Downers Grove, a trip to Starved Rock, Christmas in Chicago, a movie: "Singing in the Rain"; a play in Naperville and a Sing-A-Long. 

You may sign up for events in the Parlor on Sunday mornings, or contact the Church Office.

Young At Heart: Lunch and a Movie

The Young at Heart group for senior adults will have a pizza and salad lunch followed by a viewing of Meet Me in St. Louis with Judy Garland and Margaret O'Brien and, of course, popcorn.

The cost is $5.00 per person.

You may sign up for this event in the Parlor between and after Worship Services on Sunday mornings or by calling Marilou Welch at 630.968.4136.

Location: 
Chapel Hall
Date: 
Wednesday, February 13, 2013 - 12:00pm

Young At Heart: White Fence Farm and Legacy Girls

The Young at Heart group for senior adults will go to White Fence Farm for lunch at 11:30 a.m. followed by a program, "Christmas Cheer," by the Legacy Girls.

We will carpool from the church parking lot at 10:45 a.m. The cost is $33.00 per person.

You may sign up for this event in the Parlor between and after Worship Services on Sunday mornings or by calling Marilou Welch at 630.968.4136.

Location: 
White Fence Farm
Date: 
Thursday, December 13, 2012 - 11:30am

Young At Heart: Oak Trace Retirement Community

The Young at Heart group for senior adults will visit Oak Trace Retirement Community,which will include lunch and a program. The program will be Bingo with prizes!

We will meet in the church parking lot at 11:30 a.m. and head over together.

You may sign up for this event in the Parlor between and after Worship Services on Sunday mornings or by calling Marilou Welch at 630.968.4136.

Location: 
Oak Trace Retirement Community
Date: 
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - 11:30am

Young At Heart: Morton Arboretum

The Young at Heart group for senior adults will be taking a tram ride at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle to see the fall colors. After the tour we will have lunch in at the Arboretum with each person paying for their own lunch.

Cost will be $5.00 per person, in addition to lunch.

We will meet in the church parking lot at 11:00 a.m.

You may sign up for this event in the Parlor between and after Worship Services on Sunday mornings or by calling Marilou Welch at 630.968.4136.

Location: 
Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Rte. 53, Lisle, IL
Date: 
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 - 11:00am

Young At Heart: Fermilab Tour

The Young at Heart group for senior adults will be taking a tour of Fermilab in Batavia. After the tour we will have lunch in their cafeteria with each person paying for their own lunch.

Cost will be $5.00 per person, in addition to lunch.

We will meet in the church parking lot at 9:00 a.m.

If you are interested in attending this event please sign up before August 29.

You may sign up for this event in the Parlor between and after Worship Services on Sunday mornings or by calling Marilou Welch at 630.968.4136.

Location: 
Fermilab - Batavia
Date: 
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 - 9:00am

Young At Heart: Paddlewheel Riverboat Cruise

The Young at Heart group for senior adults will be taking a Paddlewheel Riverboat Cruise on Fox River at Pottawatomie Park in St. Charles.

The cruise is from noon to 1:30 p.m. During the cruise a buffet chicken dinner will be served. We will gather in the church parking lot at 11:00 a.m., leaving for St. Charles no later than 11:15 a.m. There is free parking at Pottawatomie Park.

Cost will be $25.00 per person.

You may sign up for this cruise in the Parlor on Sunday mornings or by calling Marilou Welch at 630.968.4136.

Location: 
Pottawatomie Park - St. Charles
Date: 
Wednesday, August 8, 2012 - 12:00pm

Young At Heart: Salad Bar Luncheon and Ventriloquist

The Young at Heart group for senior adults will be gathering in Chapel Hall for a Salad Bar Luncheon on Wednesday, July 11. Lunch will begin at noon. Each family attending will be asked to bring a salad to serve 12.

The program will be Ventriloquist Bob Kowalski.

You may sign up for this exciting event in the Parlor on Sunday mornings or by calling Marilou Welch at 630.968.4136.

Location: 
DGFUMC - Chapel Hall
Date: 
Wednesday, July 11, 2012 - 12:00pm

Young At Heart: Miniature Golf at McCollum Park

The Young at Heart group for senior adults are going to try their skill at playing miniature golf on Wednesday, June 13. We will meet at McCollum Park, 6801 Main St, Downers Grove at 11:00 a.m. to play a round of golf at a cost of $4.00 per person playing. After showing off our talent at hitting the ball, we will go to Home Run Inn for lunch. Each person attending will pay for their own golf and Lunch.

You may sign up for this exciting event in the Parlor on Sunday mornings or by calling Marilou Welch at 630.968.4136.

Location: 
McCollum Park 6801 Main St, Downers Grove
Home Run Inn
Date: 
Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 11:00am

Young At Heart: Little Red School House Nature Center

The Young at Heart group for senior adults will be traveling to Willow Springs, IL, and touring the Little Red School House Nature Center. The center features sustainable design, live native animals including fish, snakes, turtles and birds, and exhibits about local natural history. We will leave from the church parking lot at 9:30 a.m. for a tour at 10:30 a.m. We will lunch together before returning home.

You may sign up for this activity in the Parlor on Sunday mornings or by calling Marilou Welch at 630.968.4136.

Location: 
Meet at DGFUMC
Little Red Hen School House Nature Center
Date: 
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 - 9:30am

Young At Heart: Wackerlin Center

The Young at Heart group of senior adults will be traveling to Aurora to visit with Dr. Jonathan Dean who will take us on a tour of the Wackerlin Center for Faith and Action at the Aurora University. Jonathan is an Assistant Professor/Religion Fellow to the Wackerlin Center. We will leave from the church parking lot at 11:30 a.m. and have lunch at Colonial Cafe in Aurora with Jonathan and then take the tour after lunch.

You may sign up for this activity in the Parlor on Sunday mornings or by calling Marilou Welch at 630.968.4136.

Date: 
Wednesday, April 11, 2012 - 11:30am

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