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.
March
Event Details
Join Second Half of Life on Sunday, March 8 at 6:00 pm. We’ll start with a potluck dinner at 6:00
Event Details
Join Second Half of Life on Sunday, March 8 at 6:00 pm.
We’ll start with a potluck dinner at 6:00 pm in the Great Hall so bring a dish to share and your own drinks.
After dinner, around 7:00PM, our very own Steve Peterson (Ph.D. MBA) will deliver his interesting presentation: “Out of Africa: 21 Years of Reforming Government Financial Systems” in the parlor. Why on a Sunday night you might ask? Since this potluck occurs during Lent, one of our priests assured us whatever you might be giving up for Lent won’t matter since the Sundays during Lent don’t count as part of the official 40 days of Lent.
Steve will share with us the lessons he found as an advisor to governments in Africa. The 12-year $34 million reform in Ethiopia succeeded in good part from the exemplary support of USAID. Steve developed two frameworks which he found useful in explaining why public financial reforms often fail and why some reforms succeed. Steve would be interested to hear from the group if the frameworks resonate with your work experience.
This program will also be offered via Zoom. Registration will open soon.
21mar6:00 pm8:00 pmSecond Half of Life Social
Event Details
We’d love for you to join us for a relaxed dinner and social evening at Slatts Pub and Grill in Blue Ash 4858 Cooper Rd 45242!
Event Details
We’d love for you to join us for a relaxed dinner and social evening at Slatts Pub and Grill in Blue Ash 4858 Cooper Rd 45242!
If you’re curious about the Second Half group or looking to make new friends and connect outside of church, please join us.
We’ll have a private room reserved for 20, so everyone can mingle and get to know one another, and separate checks will be available. RSVP is required – please do so below or call Jeanne Fisher at 513-403-5005. If you’re still on the fence or have questions, feel free to text or call anytime—we’re happy to help.
April
11apr10:00 am12:00 pmSecond Half Music Hall Tour
Event Details
Join us on Saturday, April 11 at 10:00 am for an indoor private tour of Music Hall, our world-class historical landmark. Plan to meet
Event Details
Join us on Saturday, April 11 at 10:00 am for an indoor private tour of Music Hall, our world-class historical landmark.
Plan to meet at Music Hall (1241 Elm St 45202) near the Box Office by 9:45 to pay Cynthia Walker or Dawn Neely $16/ticket via cash or check because we need to pay Music Hall one total for the entire group.
We’ll offer a lunch opportunity in OTR after the tour. Click Below to Register. • Join Friends of Music Hall Program Guides for a 90-minute tour that explores a variety of private and public spaces in the recently revitalized Music Hall. The tour speaks to guests of a wide range of ages and interests. If you have a particular interest in history, music, theater, architecture, or Cincinnati culture, this will be a real treat! Discover how this gorgeous building reflects the spirit of the past and present, and why it was the envy of the Great Midwest in the 19th century and the cornerstone of the 21st-century renaissance of Cincinnati’s historic heart.
Parking: We offer discount chaser tickets to Washington Park Garage ($3 for 2 hours or less). • Discounts: Local OTR businesses also offer discounts if you show our tour sticker.
24apr6:30 pm9:00 pmSecond Half Movie Night
Event Details
Join us on Friday, April 24 at 6:30 pm, the movie will start at 7:00 pm. Parishioners are inviting
Event Details
Join us on Friday, April 24 at 6:30 pm, the movie will start at 7:00 pm.
Parishioners are inviting us to their home theater that can accommodate 30 people, so please RSVP below (you will 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 by the day before. Our host will provide popcorn and participants should bring their own drinks. The movie, which we’ll discuss afterwards, will be announced soon.
May
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June
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July
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August
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