Church of the Redeemer
Second Half of Life
Those of us at Church of the Redeemer who find ourselves in the “Second Half of Life,” come together for monthly program offerings (e.g. speakers, outings, dinners, movie nights). While some Second Half events are particularly relevant to older parishioners, all are welcome. Our hope is to make “Second Half” a big umbrella, including everything from retirement or second career, to empty nesting, to other transitions, including where we live, what we do, and who we spend time with as life circumstances and priorities change.
By gathering “Second Half” folks together, our goals are to have fun, explore opportunities, discover points of common interest, and make new connections with our parish family. If you believe Second Half is for you, don’t hesitate to join us for any of our events. For more information, or to be added to our monthly emails, contact Dawn Neely.
October
No Events
November
13nov6:30 pm8:30 pmSecond Half Movie Night
Event Details
Arrive any time after 6:30PM and the movie will start at 7:00PM. Parishioners are inviting us to their
Event Details
Arrive any time after 6:30PM and the movie will start at 7:00PM.
Parishioners are inviting us to their home theater that can accommodate 30 people, so please RSVP to easily register (and receive a confirmation email) since we’ll cap this event at 30 people. The event location remains the same as previous Second Half Movie Nights and will be emailed to registered people beforehand. Our host will provide popcorn and participants should bring their own drinks.
The movie, which we’ll discuss afterwards, will be Rental Family starring Brendon Fraser (Best Actor Oscar winner for The Whale).
An American actor (Fraser) in modern-day Tokyo struggling to find purpose lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese “rental family” agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. Confronting the moral complexities of his work, he rediscovers purpose, belonging, and the quiet beauty of human connection.
December
12dec4:00 pm10:00 pmSecond Half Christmas Party
Event Details
Christmas Party at Bennett’s home! You can arrive any time after 4:00PM and we’ll plan to eat around
Event Details
Christmas Party at Bennett’s home!
You can arrive any time after 4:00PM and we’ll plan to eat around 5:30-6:00 with the party winding down by 10:00.
Jim Bennett’s hobby is grilling and smoking, so Jim and Christine are graciously hosting us again and providing the BBQ meat. You need to bring a dish to share and whatever you want to drink (coolers are provided).
After dinner, we’ll have a White Elephant Gift Exchange and you should bring a gift that you would like to receive, perhaps something nicer around your house that you don’t have room for or need anymore.
Parking is available in their driveway (7-8 cars) and their front yard (12 cars).
To help the Bennetts know how much BBQ to prepare, please RSVP here by Thursday 12/10 to easily register and receive a confirmation email.
Pictures from fun picnics and parties at the Bennett’s home are posted on our Second Half of Life Facebook page.
January
No Events
February
No Events
March
No Events