Senior Adventures
2010 Senior Adventures Events August – December
Saturday, October 9, 4:57 P.M.
Springfield to Lincoln Train Trip with Dinner at Guzardo’s Restaurant
Enjoy a leisurely train ride from Springfield to Lincoln, Illinois. Dine in reserved seating at Guzardo’s Restaurant. Walk in the historic areas around the Lincoln town square and near the Lincoln Depot. This will be an excellent opportunity for enriching current friendships and making new ones. Join in for fun, fellowship, and inspiration together!
Time: Leaves the station in Springfield at 4:57 p.m.
Return on the 8:00 p.m. train from Lincoln.
Ticket: $6-16 per train ticket, depending on when you purchase your tickets.
Dinner: About $15 each with tip, depending on dinner choice.
Purchase train tickets ahead of time and save money. Ask for senior discount. Allow 30-45 minutes to purchase tickets that night.
For reservations at Guzardo’s, please R.SV.P. by Wednesday noon, October 6:
Capital City Baptist Association Office
1425 Stevenson Drive, Springfield, Illinois 62703
Telephone: (217) 529-3429 or email joann@capitalcitybaptistassoc.org
For more information, contact Dennis File at telephone (217) 415-1039.
September 25, 11 A.M. at Living Faith Baptist Church
Gospel Sing (Southern Gospel and Bluegrass)
24 soloists, duets, trios, quartets and instrumentalists including: Glen Gobel, Pam and Mark Fisher, Living Faith Ministries, Ron Senters, Harmony Trio, the Joybells, Living Proof, DoraLee Durham, Randy Burnett, Homeward Bound, the Dowd Family, the Tribbles, MutchLove, Three 4 One, Paul Summers, Joe Burgess, Gary Eby, the Peeks and MORE.
Bring your lawn chairs. Food provided.
In case of rain, we will move to church fellowship hall. All facilities handicap accessible. No reservations needed. No tickets. For information, contact Jim Peek at 787-7312 or by email at peeks1@earthlink.com
Monday, November 8, 11:30 A.M. at Rochester First Baptist Church
Special Veteran’s Day Luncheon
Guest Speaker, Senior Master Sergeant (Ret.) Joe Ward Illinois Air National Guard
Extra Added Attraction “The Ragged Old Flag” by The Peeks, plus more singing and a salute to our veterans!
Potluck luncheon. Bring a food dish. Turkey and drinks provided. Donation.
For reservations, please RSVP by noon Wednesday, November 3:
Capital City Baptist Association Office
1425 Stevenson Drive, Springfield, Illinois 62703
Telephone: (217) 529-3429 or email joann@capitalcitybaptistassoc.org
For more information, contact Dennis File at telephone (217) 415-1039.Senior Master Sergeant (retired) Joe Ward of Springfield served over 33 years as a member of the Illinois Air National Guard. As a serviceman, he traveled throughout the world on active duty, including to many of the world’s “hot spots.” Since his retirement, Mst. Sgt. Ward has served as the Airman and Family Readiness Program Manager for the 183rd fighter wing of Springfield. Mst. Sgt. Ward will talk about his nearly 34 years experience with the Air National Guard from the time he left as a 19 year old H.S. graduate, to training in Colorado, to maintaining some of the fastest jets in the world, and on assignments around the world. Mst. Sgt. Ward now works to support and counsel families of those deployed plus servicemen in all branches of the military.
Mst. Sgt. Ward is a two time past commander of the Chatham American Legion Post 759 and is a life member of Chatham VFW Post 4763. You won’t want to miss Mst. Sgt. Ward’s presentation. His remarks should help us gain a greater appreciation of our U.S. servicemen. What a great way to spend Veteran’s Day!
Saturday, December 11, 6 P.M. at Living Faith Baptist Church
The Chosen Ones & The Lesters Christmas Banquet and Concert
Dinner at 6:00 P.M.
Concert at 7:00 P.M.
Tickets are only $20 for both.
For tickets, call Mike or Brady Rueter at (217) 587-2671 or by email through www.thechosenones.org.
CHRISTMAS LIGHT AND SOUND SPECTACULAR at RIDGECREST NC, BILLY GRAHAM’S “THE COVE”, AND BILTMORE MANSION TRIP! Tentative dates Tuesday-Saturday, November 30 –December 4. Excursion bus trip. Come and enjoy holiday reverie at it's finest. The Blue Ridge Mountains are the perfect place to kick off the Christmas Season this year. Join us for a spectacular celebration of gospel music, biblical teaching and comedic fun at Ridgecrest Conference Center. We're excited to be visiting Biltmore Baptist Church on Thursday for their 15th annual Carolina Mountain Christmas Spectacular presenting "Find The Perfect Gift". What started 15 years ago with angels in cardboard wings and biblical characters dressed in homemade costumes has developed into one of the largest full scale productions in the Carolinas and now incorporates over 800 people and is seen by over 14,000. You won't want to miss this Spectacular event. Also, see the Blue Ridge Skyway, the Billy Graham Training Center at “The Cove”, the Biltmore Estate decorated for Christmas, plus other attractions! Pre-meeting 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 8th, at Rochester First Baptist church. Cost sharing event.
2011 EVENTS. Luncheons and trips. Tentative trip plans: New Orleans/So. Baptist Theological Seminary; Branson Gospel Music/Carthage MO Precious Moments Park and Chapel; Billy Graham Museum, Wheaton, IL; and Train Trip to Lincoln with Dinner at Guzzardo’s.