Fairhaven Church
- Centerville
- Northmont
Adult 55+
Adults that are 55 and older integrate throughout Fairhaven's intergenerational congregation. We encourage you to individually engage your talents, passion, and spiritual gifts by plugging into the wide range of ministries that Fairhaven offers. Of course, we realize you also enjoy doing things together so we offer those opportunities as well.
Recurring Events
Drop INN
Second Monday, 9:00 AM, September-May (except December)
Looking for old-fashioned hospitality? You'll find it at Drop Inn!
Every month features a unique, special program to inform, entertain or inspire you. And we end with a delicious meal cooked right here in our kitchen. Cost for lunch is only $4.00 unless it happens to be your birthday month—then it's FREE! No sign-up or registration is required. Just drop-in to Drop INN.
Schedule
9:00 AM— Coffee & Donuts
9:15 AM — Music with Marge
10:00 AM — (Optional) Bible Study, Bingo, Bean Bag Toss,
11:00 AM — Featured program (see below)
12:00 PM — LunchProgram Descriptions
Ambassadors (65+)
Sundays, 9:30 AM, The Lounges
This Adult Fellowship meets for Bible Study every Sunday at 9:30 AM in the Lounges. A leadership team also plans a variety of group activities throughout the year. These are communicated on this website and through the church newsletter, the church bulletin, special mailings, flyers at the Welcome Center, and the kiosks located in the Atrium.
Mariners (55-65) Adult Fellowship
2nd & 4th Sundays, 6:00 PM, Schwalm Chapel
Special Events
Carillon Park (Ambassadors 65+)
Friday, June 1, 10:00 AM, Meet at Church
Come discover Dayton's rich heritage. Carillon Park's 25 exhibit buildings and structures are situated on a beautiful 65 acre campus. It’s home to the 1905 Wright Flyer III, Dayton made cash registers, automobiles, train, cars, and bicycles, a 1930 Print Shop and the largest carillon in Ohio.
Our day will include a guided tour, visit with a school Marm, and a box lunch from the Deli. Cost for park entrance and lunch is $13 a person. We'll meet at church at 10:00 AM and ride together on the church bus.
Mariners Bible Study (Mariners 55-65)
Sunday, June 24-Sunday, July 29, 6:00 PM
This 6-week, summer Bible Study is based on the book by best selling author Max Lucado titled "Fearless (Imagine your Life Without Fear)." He identifies and discusses the fears that touch every one of us and uses remarkable stories and illustrations from Scripture and everyday life that teach, motivate and inspire. From the "Fear of not Mattering" or the "Fear of Disappointing God" to the "Fear of What's Next", we are all impacted at work, at home, in family, in relationships and in our own hearts.
Cruising with the Mariners Dance (Mariners 55-65)
Saturday, June 30, 6:30 PM, Founders Hall
Come Cruising with the Mariner's on Saturday, June 30. Invite some friends and join us as a professional DJ plays your favorite hit songs from the '60s, '70s, and '80s along with selections from popular, contemporary Christian artists. We’ll give away door prizes and provide snacks and beverages. You should bring either a heavy appetizer or dessert to share. Cost is $7.00 in advance and $8.00 at the door.
Summer Picnic at Yankee Park (Ambassadors 65+)
Saturday, July 14, 4:30 PM, Yankee Park
Join us under the shelter house at Yankee Park for a picnic. We'll provide chicken and beverages. You should bring a dessert or side dish to share. After dinner you can relax and visit or compete in a corn hole tournament.
Mariners Outdoor Concert (Mariners 55-65)
Sunday, July 15, 6:30 PM
Join us at Stubbs Park in Centerville for a FREE outdoor concert featuring The Stumps. Bring a chair for seating and pack a dinner or you can purchase food from the concession. No registration is needed. Just meet at the park at 6:30 PM to eat dinner and visit until the concert begins at 7:00 PM.
Serving
Sonshiners
Reflecting God's Light to Nursing Care Centers
The Fairhaven Sonshiners are composed of different teams that plan and conduct worship services once a month in three area nursing homes. For more information, contact .
Sonshiners 101
In an effort to build deeper, more meaningful relationships, Sonshiners 101 are matched with individual residents in the various nursing homes to minister in a more personal manner—one on one. There is a basic training, and then volunteers visit their assigned resident once a month.
V-Team
Similar to Sonshiners 101, V-Team members are individually assigned to church shut-ins. V-team members are asked to visit their shut-in at least once a month and provide a brief report that keeps us informed to changing needs.
We are thrilled to enjoy an intergenerational ministry at Northmont. The Adults 55+ lead the way in pressing forward in life. Many have finished raising their children and are enjoying the role of grandparents. Some are retired and some still working. But all are important members in the Fairhaven community and vital to the life of our church.
Each month we plan different events to encourage, fellowship, and minister to others. So join us and let's make a difference at Fairhaven and in the Northmont community!
Events
Breakfast at Bob Evans
Tuesday, May 22, 9:00 AM, 7715 Hoke Rd., Clayton
Come join us for good food and fun fellowship! For more information, contact the church office (937-836-1069).