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Service of the Longest Night
Sunday, December 22, 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel

For many of us, the wintertime and holidays can be difficult. Do you need some sacred space to simply hold your grief before God? You are invited to experience this quiet refuge of prayer, gentle music, remembrance, and Holy Communion.

Click here for more info.
Christmas Eve at Chapelwood

O come, all ye faithful!  Hear the story, sing the carols, lift your candles high. Click here to see the full listing of services and times. 

San Antonio Senior Trip
April 1-3, 2020

Join us on a cultural excursion as we enjoy the gems of San Antonio - Mission San José, Mission Concepción, The Menger Hotel, Riverwalk, The McNay, The Witte, Japanese Tea Gardens, fine dining, shopping and more!

The cost is all-inclusive (all meals, lodging, tips, transportation, etc.) at $665 per person ($175 extra for single occupancy). Deposits of $300 are due by January 16.

Click here to see the full itinerary and information on how to register.
Senior Adult Luncheon Series: Art & Your Brain
Thursday, January 16, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 
(Check-in between 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.)
The Fellowship Hall, $5 at the door

Our presenters are Jill Thompson and Katherine Christie from The Amazing Place
This time will be enhanced by art and music from our own artists and musicians. If you have art or music you would like to share, contact Rachel Sciretti at (713) 827-3915.

Reservations required. Contact Kimberly Pieper at (713) 354-4410. Click here for more information.
Savvy Caregiver Class
Tuesdays, January 21 - February 25, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Do you find yourself taking on the role of "cargiver" for a loved one showing signs of memory loss? Get some tools for managing behaviors, solving unique problems unique to your situation, and feedback from a caregiver educator from Chapelwood's ministry partner, The Amazing Place.  Knowledge is power. Space is limited, so register for this free and highly supportive class, contact Sharon Cantrell at or (713) 440-8177.
Serving Needs:
Volunteers for The Gathering Place

Chapelwood hosts a party on the first Mondays of most months for folks living with Alzheimer's and dementia. It is a time of great joy and friendship. Our next Gathering is February 3. For more info, click here and or contact Ed Jensen at jensenlaw@att.net.
Looking for books to read over the holidays? Join the Senior Adult Book Club!

We'd love to have you join us in LC-211 each month at 1:00 p.m. to discuss some of the books everyone is talking about. Anyone is welcome.

Tuesday, January 7 : How to Walk Away   by Katherine Center

Tuesday, February 5 : The Matriarch: Barbara Bush and the Making of an American Dynasty by Susan Page

Click here to learn more.
February 13: Senior Adult Lunch Series - "NASA @ Chapelwood: The Mysteries of Mars Exploration"
 
March 26: Senior Adult Lunch Series - "Keeping Watch: Elder Financial Abuse"
 
April 15: Painted Churches of Schulenburg & Hallettsville 
With a special stop at Mopsy & Gary Andrews' historic family home
(*note the date change)
 
September 26-October 1: Great Trains & the Grand Canyon Trip to Sedona, AZ





For more information, questions, or a lunch date - contact Rev. Rachel Sciretti at  rsciretti@chapelwood.org or (713) 827-3915.



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