Zion Belvidere Pioneer Club

Feb 13th Program Details

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On Monday, February 13th, the program will feature Jim McElhaney

playing some “Smooth Jazz” on his clarinet.

Please bring a dish to pass and table setting.

The aroma of coffee will warm your arrival!

Guests are always welcome.

Monthly free will offerings help cover the
cost of our programs.

Pioneer Club News for Oct 10th meeting

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Join in the Pioneer Club monthly carry-in luncheon on Monday, October 10th at noon.

A musical program will be presented by Warren & Carol Ann Rechmeyer. Warren will play clarinet while Carol Ann accompanies on piano. For many years, Warren has directed the Cable Band in Mt. Morris. Carol Ann accompanied the LOMC Swing Choir for many summer tours.
Please bring a dish to pass and your place setting; beverage provided. We could still use some folks to assist with decorations, set-up and clean-up. Please call Kathy at the church office if you can help! (815.547.6102)

September 12 2011 We meet again!!

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On Monday, September 12, We resume our monthly “carry-in” get-togethers at noon.

Nancy Stacy will present a program entitled, “The Rickrack Attack” about aprons. You are invited to bring an apron to wear during the program. Do you know who were the first people to wear aprons? There is a lot of interesting information connected with aprons.

Come and be enlightened!

Please bring a dish to pass and your table setting. Beverage is provided. Looking ahead...on October 10th we will have a noteworthy musical program. More details later.

2012 Season of the Pioneer Club

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2012 Season of the Pioneer Club

starts in September !!

Watch for schedule details soon !

Look forward to March 14th Noon

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The Pioneers will meet on Monday the 14th. Please bring a dish to share and your own tableware.

Our guest speaker will be Russ Senti, Executive Director of LOMC (Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Centre). He will give an overview of our church camp at Oregon, Illinois.

http://www.lomc.org/

Remember, we always have good food and fellowship at Pioneers.

All are Welcome to attend !

Feb 14th Luncheon & Program results

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First off, Great turnout and Great food.

We had two tables with Food and another full table with desserts

Shirley Smith out did her self.... again... nice arrangments.

It was nice to have Jodi Beach, singer, performer, at out event today.

She did a very nice job.

Next month - March 14th

Jodi Beach at our February 14th meeting

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On Valentine's Day, February 14th, we will feature music sung by Jodi Beach at 12:45pm.

Jodi is music director at Zion Lutheran Church in Rockford. She also is the Director of Theater and Vocal Music at Christian Life High School. She is well known for sharing a wide variety of vocal music in the Rockford Area. Some of you may already have one of her music CDs.    See more about her at her website http://www.jodibeach.com/JodiLynnBeachministries/index.php

Her facebook :   http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jodi-Beach-Jodi-Beach-Trio/122227787790079

Remember the meeting starts at noon, bring dish to pass.

See you there.

Christmas Dinner & Entertainment

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We were entertained by the Emmanual School 6th thru 8th Graders. Great Job !!!

Christmas Dinner coming up Dec 13th

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Just a reminder that punch will be served at 1130am monday....
Meal to follow. along with some great entertainment.

Pictures of the event will be posted later this week.

Upcoming Oct 11th gathering

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Our next meeting will be on Monday, October 11 at 12:00 noon in the fellowship hall. Please bring a dish to share and your own tableware. Thank you to Iolyn Beers and Irene Christopherson who will be our hostesses.
Allen Ockerlandor, in the uniform of the 16th Virginia Regiment, will tell about some key Revolutionary War battles. He was a history teacher at Guilford High School.

Upcoming Schedule of Events

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October 11: Noon potluck

Allen Ockerlandor, in the uniform of the 16th Virginia Regiment, will tell about some key Revolutionary War battles. He was a history teacher at Guilford High School.

November 8: Noon Potluck
Kelly Epperson will show pictures of her trip to Ireland. She has a column in the Rockford Register Star and some local papers as well as website.

December 13: Noon catered Christmas dinner
with seasonal music by Dan Albrecht and children from Immanuel Lutheran School

January 10: Noon Potluck
Doris Hoffman - RSVP of Lutheran Social Services of Illinois with focus on preparedness for winter storms.

February 14: Noon Potluck
Jodi Beach will provide a concert of Valentine Day vocal music.

sorry no pics of the september meeting

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the camera malfunctioned and we were not able to recover any of the pic taken.

sorry :(

Next meeting Sept 13th 2010

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Pioneers

Looking ahead to the Fall—our next meeting will be on Monday, September 13th at 12:00 noon in the fellowship hall.

Remember to bring a dish to pass and your own tableware.

Program TBA.

Coming up on May 10th

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Our next potluck/program will be on Monday, May 10th at 12:00 noon. Please bring a dish to share and your own tableware.

Our guest, Pastor Amy Nyman, will portray Katherine von Bora (Katie Luther).

Pioneers - April meeting

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The Pioneer Club will have a “musical Monday” on April 12th with the
Silver Belles from the Keen Age Center.

Join in this carry-in luncheon at noon and enjoy the music,
warm fellowship and friendly conversation.

March 8th Meeting

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Pioneer Club Events

On Monday, March 8th, you are invited to the noon monthly “carry-in” luncheon of Pioneer Club.

Since this time of year focuses on scouting, Eric Schmidt will update us on what is currently happening in our area with Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. In his younger years, Eric took part in Cub Scout Pack 600 sponsored by Zion. Now, he is serving as Assistant Scoutmaster for a Boy Scout troop serving Belvidere and Cherry Valley.

Come for some good food, friendly fellowship, and helpful information.

Coming Up.. December 14th Gathering

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On the Monday, the Pioneers will enjoy their annual Christmas dinner at non in the fellowsip hall. Punch will be served at 11:30am, so be sure to come early and enjoy this holiday fellowship.

Following the meal, the youth from Immanuel Lutheran School, directed by Dan Albrecht, will entertain us with seasonal dialog and music.

Come join us for the fun and of course, the great food !

Upcoming Nov 9th noon Gathering

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The Pioneers will meet on Monday, November 9 at 12:00 noon for their monthly potluck and program.

Please bring a dish to share and your own tableware.

Lois Swenson will be our guest speaker, sharing stories from the Public Safety Building.

The sign up sheet for the Pioneer Christmas Dinner is on the bulletin board in the narthex.

Please sign up if you plan to attend on Monday, December 14. Punch will be served at 11:30 a.m. Dinner at noon. Cost is $8.00 per person.

Next meeting Oct 12th Noon time

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Pioneer Club—ages 55 and over
Pioneers and friends of Pioneers will meet for their monthly potluck on Monday, October 12th at 12:00 noon in the fellowship hall. Please bring a dish to share and your own tableware.

The program will feature Steve Anderson giving a brief history of bagpipes and playing his bagpipes. Many of you know Steve from your association with Buck Wheeler Hyland Funeral Home in Belvidere.

Please sign up on the narthex bulletin board and kindly indicate the food dish you will bring.

We meet again on Sept 14th 2009 !!!

2009-08-26T20:49:00.000-06:00

Our next potluck is scheduled for Monday, September 14 at 12:00 noon.

Please bring a dish to pass and your own tableware.

The Program “Recognizing Fraud” will be presented by Peggy Eikstadt and Doris Hoffman from LifeScape.

Invite a friend to join you!

Next Meeting May 11 at Noon

2009-04-29T21:32:00.002-06:00

On Monday, May 11th, the noon potluck dinner will feature a special presentation by Jim Hanson. Jim is a pilot who retired as a captain from United Airlines in 2004. For 34 years, he flew 747s.

He will supplement his talk with some slides related to his flights of troops from Frankfort, Germany to Kuwait. He took pictures of the solders with their full battle gear and emailed them to their families - about 300 to 400 pictures. He has a hanger by his home in Poplar Grove Airport and sometimes he makes Angel flights to Mayo Clinic, transporting Katrina victims to Houston, etc.

He'll be open to questions and talk. So write down May 11th and be there.

As always, this Club is open to anyone over the age of 55 !!! Show up !!

Meet on March 9 Noon

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The Pioneers will meet on Monday, March 9th at noon.

Just bring a dish to pass and your own tableware.

Guest speaker, Mary Hale, will be here representing the Boone County Historical Museum.

http://www.boonecountyhistoricalmuseum.org/

See you there.

February 9th Noon Meeting

2009-01-29T21:34:00.000-06:00

The Pioneer Club will meet for their monthly potluck/program on Monday, February 9th at 12:00 Noon.

Just bring a dish to pass and your own tableware.

Decorations will be provided by Fran Palmer and Elmae West.

Our program will have a Valentine theme with music and sing a long, accompanied by Lorraine Carmichael.

Be sure to invite a friend to share in the Love Song Fest!

Oct 13th Next Meeting

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The Pioneers will meet on Monday, October 13th at 12:00 noon in the fellowship hall.
Just bring a dish to share and your own tableware.
Watch the Sunday bulletins for program information.

September Results

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Well, we are back into the swing of things.

What a great turn out !!

Thanks to Iolyn Beers for securing the guest speaker and to Irene Christopherson for decorations.

See you all next meeting !!

No meetings this summer !!!!

2008-06-28T20:09:00.001-06:00

Pioneer Club Reminder
We will not meet during the summer months.

Our next potluck/program is scheduled for Monday, September 8th at 12:00 noon.

Watch for program information in the next Tidings of Zion.

Hope to see you there!

Upcoming April 14th Meeting info

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Pioneer Club News
The Pioneer Club will meet on Monday, April 14th at 12:00 noon for their monthly potluck and program in the fellowship hall. Just bring a dish to pass and your own tableware. Our program will be a Canine demonstration from the County Sheriff’s department. Invite a friend to share the fellowship, great food, and information.

February meeting results

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At our last meeting on February 11th, we enjoyed a bountiful meal and also had the pleasure of listening to Lorraine Carmichael on piano and Don Sturner on saxophone. What a great way to start the week, especially remembering our favorite songs!

On Monday, March 10th, the Pioneer Club will meet for our monthly potluck at 12:00 noon. Please bring a dish to pass and your own tableware. For our program, Doris Hoffman from LifeScape will speak on Tornado Preparedness. Not many expected a tornado during the winter like the one in Poplar Grove. Now we will soon be entering the spring time and need to be even more aware of all the safety tips.

See you on Monday, March 10th!

Dont Miss February Meeting

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On Monday, February 11th, the Pioneer Club will meet for our monthly potluck and program at 12 Noon. Just bring a dish to share and your own tableware.

Last month, we wrote down names of our favorite special songs which will be highlighted by Lorraine Carmichael as part of our Valentine theme. it will be fn to hear what individuals chose!

Come enjoy the great food, music and fellowship at Pioneers.

January Meeting - Jan 14th

2008-01-21T21:10:00.000-06:00

On Monday, January 14th, we will meet for our monthly potluck and program at 12:00 noon.

Just bring a dish to share and your own tableware.

The program will be from the Center for Learning in Retirement.

Mr. Don Benthal will be our guest and let us know of the trips, classes and even fitness programs that the Center offers.

December Christmas theme photos

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December's meeting was full of people, music and great food !!!!

Thanks to Kathy for taking the pictures.

( click on photos to enlarge them )

Christmas Dinner Dec 10th

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The Pioneer Club will meet for their annual Christmas Dinner on Monday,
December 10 at 12:00 noon in the fellowship hall.

The catered meal includes turkey, mashed potatoes & gravy, vegetable, lettuce salad, dinner
rolls and dessert. Cost is $7.00 per person. Christmas punch will be served
before the dinner begins. Thank you, Marion!

To make our tables festive and beautiful, please bring your favorite
Christmas ornament and place on the table where you are seated.

The program will include special music from the youth of Immanuel
Lutheran School, directed by Dan Albrecht.

The sign up sheet for the Christmas dinner is on the bulletin board in the narthex and all reservations must be placed by December 3.

Don’t miss the fun and fellowship at the Pioneer gatherings

For November 14th Meeting

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The Pioneer Club will meet for their monthly potluck on Monday, November 12th at 12:00 noon in the fellowship hall. Just bring a dish to share and your own tableware. (Program to be announced.)

We still need to decide who we would like to cater our Christmas dinner.
Suggestions were voiced but not voted on at the last gathering.

The December Christmas program will include singing from the youth of Immanuel Lutheran School, directed by Dan Albrecht.

Enjoy the fun and fellowship at Pioneers—and bring a friend!
Sharing Christ’s Love

PCN news for October

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Mark your calendars for Monday, October 8th at 12:00 noon for our monthly potluck in the fellowship hall. Just bring a dish to share and your own tableware. Elmae West and Iolyn Beers will be decorating the tables for a beautiful fall day.

Our guest speaker will be Kris Bryan, owner of Wooden It Be Nice who will share his furniture maintenance program—things you can do to preserve your furniture without the refinishing.

Invite a friend to this special program.

And remember, if you remember living thru the 70s, then you are old enough to be part of this Great Group !!!

September meeting results - 1st of the new season

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Theme this month was "back to school". We had a nice crowd and of course, lots of great food !! Program was on Home Safety.

Even got a visit from the Pastor. Always nice to have him here.

the food... best part of the day !!! Great food !!!

August meeting

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NOPE !!!

No August meeting of the Pioneer Club this month, we are cleaning the place up for next month. We meet September 10th, to start the fall/winter/spring season off to a good start.

"Back to School" will be the theme for September. We will have are usual fun and food along with a speaker on Home Safety.

See you on September 10th at noon.

And as Pastor Harder used to say.... "If you are 55 or older than you belong ! ! "

July Meeting results

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The Pioneer Clubs July activities were held yesterday, monday.
The theme for July, (aside from red/white/blue) was the saying of farwell to Pastor Harder and his wife Ruthe.

There was a singing parody/ comedy slide presentation about the two of them. I think everyone had a good time with that one.

Of course, there was more than enough great food for all to enjoy. How many times did u go up ? Lots of desserts too !!

Pastor Harder telling his jokes !!

Birthdays ! Here is Ruthe handing out the birthday cupcakes . Who will do it next month?

A large turnout too !

Thanks again , Pastor Harder, for 5 years of your time and devotion. Come back soon !

July 9th Potluck Lunch Noon - Honor Pastor Harder

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Pioneer Club to honor Pastor John and Ruthe Harder

Monday, July 9th for a potluck lunch. This will be held at the Fellowship Hall NOT at the Belvidere Park as previously planned.

Just bring a dish to share and your own tableware. (like we normally do).

The Pioneer Club invites EVERYONE to attend this special farewell event !

See you at the Noon luncheon. July 9th.

and.. if you are over 55 years young.. YOU are a member of the Pioneer Club !!!

May Pioneer Meeting results

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Small group for this month of may.. but thats okay, those that came had fun, good conversation and great food !!

Only 1 birthday this month at the Club... Hazel was the lucky one.

Thanks to ALL that brought all the great tasting food !!!

Thanks Girls for setting up today's meeting !

April meeting results

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Our April meeting was a great celebration of the Easter (Spring) Season, with a box lunch and Crystal Rehn, owner of The Potting Shed, providing an interesting program on flower arrangements. See the pictures below this Blog.

There were over 35 members and friends in attendance to share the food and fellowship. The day began with a wonderful Easter devotion, planned by Iolyn Beers.

Looking ahead: The Pioneer Club will meet on May 14th and feature our excellent potluck lunch at 12:00 noon. Hostesses are Hazel Howe, Shirley Smith and Carolyn Poole.

There will be no formal program, so after lunch you will enjoy a time of fellowship and a few games of Bunco.

Also, keep July 9th on your calendar as that will be the date of our celebration of summer to be held at the Belvidere City Park.

Sincerely,
Ruth and Pastor John Harder

April Gathering results

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It might have been cool outside, with snow showers maybe on wednesday, but the pioneers were thinking positive thoughts.. we had a warm time with the folks from the Potting Shed with food and good conversation..

and a program on how to care for your flowers

Very useful information was obtained from the folks of The Potting Shed

Three Birthday Girls this month !! No Guys this time !

Pioneer Club News

2007-03-28T20:34:00.000-06:00

Enjoy the beautiful spring weather as Easter approaches and plan on coming to Pioneer Club. Iolyn Beers has a special Easter devotion planned for us before the meal.

Our meeting on April 9th will have a wonderful theme for the day. Our presenter will be Crystal Rehn from The Potting Shed. Her program will involve spring flower arranging as well as hints on growing healthy house and garden varieties. They will provide a delicious box lunch (cost is $8.00). We need you to sign up on the bulletin board in the narthex. You can pay at the office or the day of the meeting.

Ruthe and I will be unable to be present for our May meeting. The Pioneer Club will meet on May 14th and feature our excellent potluck dinner. There will be no formal program (at the time of this writing), so after lunch enjoy a time of fellowship and games. If you have a special game you wish to play, bring it along!

Also, keep July 9th open (reserve it for the Pioneer Club meeting) as it will be the date of our Summer Celebration in the park.

Sincerely,
Pastor John Harder

Debbie Reynolds Show

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( Click on photo to Enlarge it )

Upcoming April 9th Gathering

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Our next gathering will be the day after Easter in the brightness of Spring !

The meeting on April 9th will have a wonderful theme for the day. Our presenter will be Crystal Rehn from The Potting Shed. They will provide a delicious box lunch, for which we will ask a small fee of $8.00 Be sure to see the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the Narthex for your choice of sandwich.

Ruthe and I will be unable to be present for our May meeting. We will be in Indonesia, so I am looking for volunteers to be hosts and perhaps to come up with an idea for the May program.

Also, keep the 9th of July on your calender reserved for us, as that will be the date of our CELEBRATION OF SUMMER. Hopefully, it will be in the Park again.

Remember, the Pioneer Club is your club. Let's celebrate it together!

Paster John Harder

March 12 - St. Pat theme gathering

2007-03-13T06:05:00.000-06:00

March 12th was the Pioneer Club's St. Patrick theme get-together

we had good food, good entertainment, and good conversation.

Thanks to Don & Fran for all the fancy St. Pat decorations on the tables. Great job !!

hey don.. is that a little irish in that cup in front of ya ?? he he he

some of those that attended.. still had a bunch out in the hallway

Happy Birthday to Dorothy !!

another birthday girl !! right Shirley ?

and as always ... the food was great !!!! Thanks to all that brought something in !!!

Meet the people of the cross, was our locally produced skit.

Box lunch for April Meeting - $8.00 by April 1st

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Pioneer Club News

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As the weather begins to warm up and we move into the season of Lent (the word lent means spring), we are ready to announce our programs for the coming months.

For our March 12th meeting, we will provide our own Lenten worship experience. Several of you will be asked to participate by reading a brief monologue as we: MEET THE PEOPLE AT THE CROSS. We will sing some favorite Holy Week hymns. Our decorations will follow the colors of St. Patrick's Day. This will again be one of our excellent potluck dinners.

Our meeting on April 9th will have a wonderful theme for the day after Easter Sunday. Our presenter will be Crystal Rehn, from The Potting Shed. They will provide a delicious box lunch, for which we will ask a small fee, as yet to be determined.

Ruthe and I will be unable to present for our May meeting. We will be in Indonesia, so I am looking for volunteers to be hosts and perhaps to come up with an idea for the May program.

Also, mark the 9th of July on your calendar, as that will be the date of our CELEBRATION OF SUMMER. Hopefully, it will be in the Park again.

Remember, the Pioneer Club is your club. Let's celebrate it together !

Pastor Harder

February Valentines Day

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Pioneer Club meet today, monday Feb 12th, and there was music and some good talk, as we always do at this meet.

Attendance wasn't bad, considering the snowy roads.

Thanks to all those that braved the weather and came to have a great time !

Even had some new folks show up !!!! Hi folks!

of course ! the food was really good as always.

Don and Lorraine provided the entertainment.

We also had 2 that had birthdays ! Can u see who the two are ???

The one with the candles on it !!! there's one !

Here's the 2nd birthday boy !!!!

Christmas 2006

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Pioneer Club Christmas 2006

Check out the photos below and see what every one brought to "show and tell"

Neat stuff kids.

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November 2006 Meeting - Trools

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Pioneer Club meet on Monday November 13th. Lots of good food and a great program too !!

Following our annual potluck dinner, the presentation was "Norwegian Trolls and Folk Tales, and What it Means to be Norwegian". This presentation highlighted on early history of Norwegian Troll tales. Our speaker was Della Moen, who with the help of a power point presentation, a few troll figures and a book display put on an excellent program.

Della and her husband, Chuck, are members of the Sons of Norway of Rockford. They speak extensively around the Midwest.

Zion Lutheran Church, Belvidere, Pioneer Club News

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Welcome to the Pioneer Club of Zion Lutheran Church of Belvidere, IL.

To belong to this unique group of gray/silver hairs you have to be over the young age of 55 !!

We enjoy great food, fellowship and informative and/or entertaining programs.

We meet on the 2nd monday at noon of every month, up in the Fellowship Hall at the church.

We have special outings and special entertainment from time to time, as witnessed by all the postings on this site!

So.. come join us if you can. We always have extra chairs !