Messiah Senior Activities
4/15/10 - OWLS Planning Meeting

OWLS Planning Meeting
April 15, 2010
At the Grahams, 7:00 p.m


The following attended:
Doris Bergst
Kay Buyer
Elisabeth Coats
Judy Charles
Mary Anna Gilett
Art Graham
Lotty Graham
Norm Lubkeman

SPRING - SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR THE OWLS

MAY

  • May 2 ­ Lunch after Church - Luna Loca (Becky Kolberg )
    Popular Mexican Restaurant and Cantina located in the Livery, Danville, CA.
  • May 3 ­ Walk Michell Canyon Nature Trail hike (Elisabeth Coats)We will start at 10 AM at the Mitchell Canyon parking lot. There is a fee, $5.00, so we will try to carpool. This is a gentle walk with some small hills, but we can take it slow and smell all the flowers and turn back when we like. Let's bring a light lunch and have a picnic out under the oaks. Rain cancels. RSVP to Elisabeth Coats 228-0883 or < This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it >
    Info from Park brochure: This route follows Mitchell Creek and is extremely popular in the spring and early summer when wildflowers are abundant. There are ten identified stops following the Mitchell Canyon Trail Guide. The route begins within an oak savanna woodland and then enters a riparian community. The shaded north exposures are alive with wildflowers in the spring. Watch for the California quail and butterflies as well. You may alter a portion of your return by following the Globe Lily Trail which offers a modest elevation gain and provides wider vistas.
  • * May 16 12:00 PM - Voters Meeting
  • May 30 ­ Train Ride (Judy Charles)
    Rescheduled from April 11 trip that was canceled by rain. Ride in the caboose from Sunol to Niles on the historic Niles Canyon Railway. Train departs from Sunol at 1:30 p.m. Time of trip is approximately 1/2 hour each way, round-trip approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. If you can't come on this new date, please let Judy Charles know, so we can open the Caboose up for someone else as it was fully booked.
JUNE (No OWLS events planned this month)
  • *June 13 ­ - Reception Luncheon ­ New Members
  • *June 20 - Annual Church Picnic
JULY
  • July 10 ­ A's Fireworks Game (Art Graham)
    Watch the A's play the Los Angeles Angles followed by specular fireworks display. Game starts at 6:05 p.m. Travel to Oakland Colesulem via carpool. Let Art know if you are interested by May 2 so we can get the best tickets. Ticket cost is $25.00 for the section we will be reserving.
  • July 17 ­ Western BBQ, 3:00 p.m at the Rountrees (Marianne Rountree)
    Mike and Marianne Rountree will be hosting the OWLS at their Livermore ranch for a great Western BBQ. Bring your cowboy hats and boots - there are horses too!
  • July 22 ­ Planning Meeting for OWLs Fall Activities. Everybody with ideas are welcome. (Graham's)

AUGUST

  • August 18 ­ Potluck with Bingo & White Elephant Gifts. (Coordinator to be determined)
    Repeat of popular Bingo night at the Fireside Room. Potluck Dinner planned

Friday Golf Reiner Nawrath will be organizing a Friday Golf program for the Sumer months - Details to follow
 
Lunch After Church

Owls on the Prowl.........

owls 2-28-10

After church on February 28, seventeen OWLS found a neat place for Sunday Brunch.  The Tower Grill at the Clock Tower pro vied a buffet for us consisting of Scrambled Eggs (two types), Bacon, French toast, Fruit salad, Tossed salad, Fried Potatoes and Coffee.  The food was plentiful and tasty. Most of all everyone had a great time.  We also had the opportunity to watch the Canadian and American teams compete for the Olympic Title.

Join us for our next "Lunch after Church" event on March 21st at the Three Brothers Restaurant in San Ramon.  A special banquet is being planned.  Total cost will not exceed $15.00

 
 
Owl's Planning Meeting

January 21, 2010

Thirteen Owls met at the Graham's to plan 2010 Events.

Those attending:

Elizabeth Coats (Chairperson)
Norman Luebkiman
Mary Anna Gillett
Amy Smith
Kay Byers
Robbie Greer
Doris Bergst
Ann Ness
Fred Ness
Judy Charles
Becky Kolberg
Art Graham
Lotty Graham

Events Planned:

February 28 - Lunch after Church

  • Where: Danville Tower Brunch -  http://www.towergrille.com/
  • Address: 301 Hartz Ave, Danville, CA
  • 12:00 Noon
  • Menu: Brunch Scrambled Eggs (Plain & Vegetable), Bacon, Country Potatoes, Fruit, French Toast, Caesar Salad, Coffee, Orange Juice
  • Cost: $13.00 (Tax and tip included)
March 21 - Lunch after Church
  • Where: Three Brothers from China - http://www.towergrille.com/
  • Address: 2211 San Ramon Valley Boulevard San Ramon, CA
  • Time: 12:00 Noon
  • Menu: Banquet style luncheon
  • Cost: Under $15.00 (Tax and tip included)

April 18 - Luncheon after Church

  • Becky Kolberg coordinating, (Details to be determined)

Activities being considered

  • Play at Lesher Theater, or other local theaters - (Robbie Greer)
  • Bach concert - (Bobbie Greer)
  • March/April - Sunol train-ride (Judy Charles)
  • Filoli Gardens - (Elisabeth Coats)
  • Hikes on Mt. Diablo - (Elisabeth Coats)
  • Bowling - (Norman Luebkeman)
  • May/July - Ferry-ride to Sausalito (Elizabeth Coats)
  • July - Party at the Rountree's (Elisabeth Coats, Marianne Rountree)
  • July- Oakland Museum (July)
 
Blaubach #2

6/28/09
"Over Fifty" Outing

 On the last Sunday in June right after the service twenty-eight members enjoyed a sociable meal at the Brass Door restaurant.  Pastor Ledic led us in prayer.  Everyone mixed beautifully conversing with many whom they usually do not have time to talk to right after service.  We are getting many new members and this was a perfect time to become acquainted or become better acquainted with those whom we know over a period of time. 

 Reserve the last Sunday in July(7/26) in the evening for a movie with popcorn right here in the Fireside Room at church.  If you have not attended one of these social functions and you are qualified by age, do plan on attending.  What could be better than to know fellow Christians better?  Mark your calendar now!

Elizabeth Blaubach - Senior Reporter 

 
Blaubach #1

5/17/2009
Sumptuous Repast!

If you were one of the fortunate ones of over 50 years, who attended the banquet on May 17th, your taste buds relished the succulent ham, the varied accompanying vegetable dishes with no two alike - all prepared by experienced cooks.  Let's not forget to include a bountiful board of desserts.  Upon arriving each guest was warmly greeted and asked to sample wines or soft drinks along with a table of tempting finger foods.  Chairs were arranged in a circle, so that conversation came easily.  On all three tables beautiful roses, both adorned and scented the panoply of food!  The meal was well- planned with around 30 people enjoying the ambiance of excellent food, delightful friends and Gemütlichkeit.  Pastor Ledic led in an extemporaneous prayer.  Later after the banquet, we sang hymns requested by the guests.  After discussing names for the group, we decided to table selecting a name by vote till June. A list of activities was given and guests were to select 4 or 5 in which they wanted to participate.  Hearty thanks to ALL who helped, whether planning, setting up or cleaning up.  If you missed this first activity, you missed a gourmet's delight!

Do plan to come to the next activity on June 28th, a dinner at a restaurant right after church.  Norman Luebkeman has the details.  
Elizabeth Blaubach - Senior Reporter