Jubilation for senior adults returns for 4th year
Bob Bostick can't get over the fact that 10,000 teen-agers come to Resurrection each January, while about 235 senior adults came to Jubilation last March.
"We've got more people over 55 than young people," says the organizer of Holston's annual retreat for senior adults. "We're hoping to meet some of their needs for worship and fellowship."
Scheduled March 28-30 in Gatlinburg, Tenn., Jubilation 2004 attempts to meet those needs with a varied agenda.
Bishop Ray Chamberlain will serve as keynote speaker, while the Rev. Ann Blair will serve as worship leader.
Entertainment will be provided by Jerry King, a humorist from Galax, Va., as well as the Rev. John Ousley, playing harmonica. The Rev. David St. Clair will impersonate Mark Twain. The music team includes Robert Ergenbright and Mary Ellen Naff.
Workshop offerings include: "Healthy Skin vs. Unhealthy Skin" by Lisa Ousley; "Being Legally Prepared" by attorney Cindy Troyer; "Appalachian Music" by John Ousley; "Computer Basics" by ITT Technical College instructor John Satchel; and "Advanced Computer Basics" by Satchel.
Other workshop topics include: "Nutrition for Seniors" by nutritionist Kandy Pearson; "Nutrition for Cancer Patients and Diabetics" by Pearson; "The Little Letters with Big Ideas" by the Rev. Bill Carter; "Social Security, Medicare, and You" by Paul McGinley of the Social Security office; "I'm Too Stressed to be Blessed: Humor in Everyday Life" by Jerry King; and "Becoming Involved in Short-Term Missions and Outreach" by the Rev. Harry Howe.
This year the retreat moves to a new location Glenstone Lodge and is offered for a lower price, Bostick said. The decision to relocate was based on economics and convenience.
"We like Glenstone because it's very comfortable and nice and more economical. Plus people won't have to climb any steps a big problem at our other place. We are fully accessible to the elevator."
Fees are about $30 less than last year's costs, Bostick said. They range from $100 each for a commuter fee; $145 each for four-person lodging; $155 each for three-person lodging; $175 each for two-person lodging; and $250 each for one-person lodging.
"Some people said that last year's cost was a little too much for them, and we were mindful of that," Bostick said. "We think it's a good bargain for lodging, all the meals and a quality program."
Organizers hope that attendance will grow this year. "We're hoping for 350 or more this year," Bostick said.
Registrations should be received by March 1. Brochures or additional information is available through the conference's connectional ministries office by e-mail or calling (865) 690-4080 or send e-mail to Bob Bostick.
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